Unless you’ve been living under a rock, it’s likely you’re aware that Minnesota Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler has demanded a trade. This is exactly what the Sacramento Kings needed.
The Kings currently do not have control over either of their 2019 draft picks. They sent their 2019 first-rounder to the Philadelphia 76ers as part of an ill-advised salary dump in 2015. On top of that, the 76ers also hold the right to swap 2019 seconds-round picks with Sacramento after a series of trades that sent those rights across the league.
This is where Jimmy Butler comes into play, or rather where his trade can help the Sacramento Kings bring back assets.