Sacramento Kings Reportedly Attempting To Trade For Ex-NBA All-Star

Sean Cunningham of Fox40 News reported that the Sacramento Kings are attempting to make a trade for a New Orleans Pelicans player.

Dec 13, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive (L) and general manager Monte McNair (R) talk during warm ups before a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports / Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Brandon Ingram is one of the best forwards in the NBA.

The former Duke star is coming off a year where he averaged 20.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.7 assists per contest while shooting 49.2% from the field and 35.5% from the three-point range in 64 games.

With only one year remaining on his contract, Ingram has been a player mentioned in an abundance of rumors over the offseason.

On Sunday evening, Sean Cunningham of Fox40 News reported that the Sacramento Kings are attempting to land Ingram from New Orleans.

Via Cunningham: "Sources confirm Sacramento Kings are pursuing a trade for Brandon Ingram. I’m told Kings have had discussions with the Pelicans and it’s worth noting, Ingram was an emerging star under coach Alvin Gentry, who works in Kings front office."

Sources confirm Sacramento Kings are pursuing a trade for Brandon Ingram. I’m told Kings have had discussions with the Pelicans and it’s worth noting, Ingram was an emerging star under coach Alvin Gentry, who works in Kings front office.

— Sean Cunningham (@SeanCunningham) June 30, 2024

The Kings have a talented roster that is led by De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis.

Adding a player like Ingram on the wing could give them a chance to finish as a top-six seed.

Apr 21, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) reacts to an offensive foul call against him on a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter of game one of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports / Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Ingram was the second pick in the 2016 NBA Draft and has played eight seasons in the league for the Los Angeles Lakers (and Pelicans).

His career averages are 19.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.3 assists per contest while shooting 46.8% from the field and 36.2% from the three-point range in 477 regular season games.

He has also appeared in 10 NBA playoff games.

There are so many complications to a Kings/Brandon Ingram trade, from money to what the Kings would offer, not to mention the competition between Sacramento & New Orleans.

The Kings having interest is absolutely believable. But I remain skeptical of a deal actually getting done.

— Matt George (@MattGeorgeSAC) June 30, 2024

As for the Kings, they finished the year as the ninth seed in the Western Conference with a 46-36 record.

They lost to the Pelicans in the play-in tournament.