Entering the 2022-23 season, the Sacramento Kings have reached a crossroads as it comes to Harrison Barnes.
Barnes is an excellent fit in a complementary role, next to franchise cornerstones Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox. On the other hand, Barnes is entering the final season of his contract — set to make $18.4 million — and could walk for nothing at the end of the season.
The Kings are relatively asset-poor after trading Tyrese Haliburton for Sabonis and trading a protected first-rounder for Kevin Huerter, so they can’t afford to lose a good player for nothing.