NBA Fans React To San Antonio Spurs And Sacramento Kings Trade

NBA fans reacted to the reported trade between the Kings and Spurs.

Apr 3, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Jalen McDaniels (2) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images / Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Jalen McDaniels is coming off his fifth year in the NBA.

After appearing in 50 games for the Toronto Raptors last season, he was sent to the Sacramento Kings in an offseason trade.

However, McDaniels will not play for the Kings, as ESPN's Shams Charania reported that he has now been traded to the San Antonio Spurs (who will waive him).

Spurs plan to waive McDaniels, sources said, while Kings open roster flexibility for a potential addition down the line. McDaniels has averaged 6.9 points and 3.3 rebounds over his first five NBA seasons. https://t.co/aAhGazE6kW

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 14, 2024

Many NBA fans reacted to the trade on social media.

Via @RaptorsShaq: "So basically it cost the Kings 3 seconds and Davion Mitchell to get off Vezenkov's contract (he later agreed to a zero $ buyout from the Raps😂)"

So basically it cost the Kings 3 seconds and Davion Mitchell to get off Vezenkov's contract (he later agreed to a zero $ buyout from the Raps😂)

— Stevie (@RaptorsShaq) October 14, 2024

Via @MrDameTime: "Remember people telling me he was better then Matisse"

Remember people telling me he was better then Matisse https://t.co/Zx21Rh2rqk

— JuJu 💉💪🏽🥷 (@MrDameTime) October 14, 2024

Via @sig_50: "Jalen McDaniels is an intriguing name to hit the market at this time. I’m not sure he’d have much opportunity to reacquire a main NBA-contract, but McDaniels could very well be a “stash” option on somebody’s NBAGL-Affiliate.

I’d expect a team could extend a tryout/Exhibit-10:"

Jalen McDaniels is an intriguing name to hit the market at this time. I’m not sure he’d have much opportunity to reacquire a main NBA-contract, but McDaniels could very well be a “stash” option on somebody’s NBAGL-Affiliate.

I’d expect a team could extend a tryout/Exhibit-10: https://t.co/WaifmHFAuC

— Ben Sig (@sig_50) October 14, 2024

ESPN's Bobby Marks added: "McDaniels is on an expiring $4.7M contract.

San Antonio has the $8M room mid-level exception to acquire him."

McDaniels is on an expiring $4.7M contract.

San Antonio has the $8M room mid-level exception to acquire him. https://t.co/JEX2Axq8dp

— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) October 14, 2024

Via @213clipset: "Arguably the worst itl last season but was good in 2023. Worth a roster spot over Amir or PJ"

Arguably the worst itl last season but was good in 2023. Worth a roster spot over Amir or PJ https://t.co/pNlBuz9Qtl

— ZubacSZN (@213clipset) October 14, 2024

Via @NotSergee: "Traded and waived is nasty work"

Traded and waived is nasty work

— Serge 🌠🇭🇹 (@NotSergee) October 14, 2024

Via @ogchabzo: "he's out the league man tuff"

he's out the league man tuff

— 𝙯𝙤 (@ogchabzo) October 14, 2024

Via @SixthManJake: "LMAOOOOO I feel so bad for him man"

LMAOOOOO I feel so bad for him man

— SMJ (@SixthManJake) October 14, 2024

The former Washington star has also spent time with the Charlotte Hornets and Philadelphia 76ers (in addition to the Raptors).