Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[omahen]

Stein says the Kings may be targeting Clayton Jr with the Grizzles with the  Ben Simmons injury.  He was someone I had interest in a two way.   Not a great sign that this may be his third team in over a year, but would be a interesting guy to look at for a year.   Not on a regular roster spot though.  So I guess the Kings would use a roster spot?

I really want a ball handler on a two way spot.    Last year we had one and a minimum guy who got a ton of minutes.   I struggle to see how things stay afloat when Kyrie misses some games.     It is already a heavy load with him already.  It would be nice to have a security option to throw out there for 15-20 minutes in the doldrums of the season when needed.

Memphis needs to cut two players to get to 15. I think it is their preference to get anything for any of the two, even if it means getting another player and then cutting that guy. That is why they are exploring trades for Clayton and GG Jackson. Rumors are that Peavy will be one of the guys being cut (he has two years left on his deal). The other one is not clear. Besides Peavy they have another 7 guys on contracts under 5 mil on the roster. They have huge space under the tax so no problem for them to eat additional salary if needed. 

Kings still have an open roster spot and enough room under the tax for a vet min deal. Not sure what they can do with Simmons now, I think they are paying his full salary after the injury (does it count towards the cap?). Clayton has a 4 mil salary while Sacramento is 3 mil under tax. 

Ty Jerome is someone that perhaps doesn't make a lot of sense in a rebuilding season on Memphis. Could there be something around Monk and assets for Jerome and Clayton?