\u201cThey\u2019re one of only a few known sellers at this point,\u201d Amick said. \u201cThere\u2019s not really another clear-cut team like the Kings, who you can call and talk about anyone on the roster. They\u2019re important in that regard, because these buyers are coming.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Sacramento has several players who could interest contending teams, including DeMar DeRozan, one of the top scorers in league history. DeRozan is in the final fully guaranteed year of his contract, with a $10 million partial guarantee for 2026-27 ($25.7 million if fully guaranteed).<\/p>\n
Malik Monk is another player who could generate interest around the league, and ESPN reported earlier this week that the Milwaukee Bucks have discussed internally pursuing the dynamic guard.<\/a><\/p>\n Of course, Monk\u2019s name was linked to the Sacramento Kings\u2019 offseason trade talks with the Golden State Warriors regarding forward Jonathan Kuminga.<\/p>\n While Amick told Jason Ross that Sacramento remains interested in acquiring Kuminga, the case remains the same: Golden State is not interested in taking back Monk and his remaining contract ($18 million in 2025-26, $20.1 million in 2026-27, $21.5 million player option for 2027-28) in a potential deal.<\/p>\n \u201cThe messaging has been pretty consistent, that they still have interest,\u201d Amick said of the Kings\u2019 interest in Kuminga. \u201cThe price has gone down, it just has. So what does that look like in a potential Kings deal, because the Warriors were known to not have interest in Malik Monk.\u201d<\/p>\n (Photo by Ezra Shaw\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Kuminga has spent a large portion of the regular season on the sideline due to injury or on the bench, out of head coach Steve Kerr\u2019s rotation. The young forward\u2019s value and price may have decreased since the two teams spoke over the summer, but that doesn\u2019t mean a deal is in the cards for Sacramento and Golden State.<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t see that happening,\u201d Amick said of Kuminga-to-the-Sacramento Kings.<\/p>\n Check out the full interview with The Athletic\u2019s Sam Amick by scrolling to the top of the page or by clicking here.<\/p>\n Topics Discussed<\/p>\n As the season unfolds, what are Sam\u2019s current thoughts on the Sacramento Kings? Listen to\u00a0The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross\u00a0from 6 \u2013 10 a.m. PST, Monday through Friday, on\u00a0Sactown Sports 1140.<\/a><\/p>\n Click here for full episodes of\u00a0The Carmichael Dave Show with\u00a0Jason Ross<\/a><\/p>\n More Sacramento Kings content from Sactown Sports<\/p>\n The Sacramento Kings are a half-game away from being the worst team in the Western Conference, and teams are beginning to put out feelers as trade season approaches.<\/p>\n Sacramento (8-24) has been heavily linked to teams in trade talks, but one team has pulled ahead of the pack in the rumor mill: the Milwaukee Bucks.<\/p>\n Milwaukee has been one\u2013and quite possibly the only\u2013team with a legitimate interest in trading for Kings guard Zach LaVine, who has not played in a game since December 14th due to a moderate left ankle sprain.<\/p>\n The Bucks\u2019 interest in LaVine was further emphasized this week, as\u00a0ESPN\u2019s Jamal Collier reported<\/a>\u00a0that Milwaukee has had internal conversations about LaVine and fellow Sacramento guard Malik Monk, whose future with the team has also come into question.<\/p>\n Report: Bucks monitoring Zach LaVine & Malik Monk<\/a><\/p>\n Upcoming Sacramento Kings schedule for the 2025-26 season<\/p>\n Tuesday, December 30th\u00a0\u2013 @ Los Angeles Clippers \u2013 8:00 PM PT Thank you for reading\u00a0SactownSports.com<\/a>. Follow us on\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Google News<\/a>, and subscribe to our\u00a0YouTube<\/a>\u00a0channel.<\/p>\n![\"SAN](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GettyImages-2100651527-1-300x200.jpg\")
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\n\u201cThey\u2019re in limbo, they\u2019re developing\u2026 It\u2019s not as results-based anymore.\u201d
\nAre the Sacramento Kings being aggressive on the trade market as the deadline looms?
\nHow much pressure is on Sacramento to make a move?
\nIs there a market for DeMar DeRozan and Malik Monk?
\nAre the Kings still interested in Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga?
\n\u201cThe messaging has been pretty consistent, that they still have interest\u2026 The price has gone down, it just has, so what does that look like in a potential Kings deal, because the Warriors were known to not have interest in Malik Monk\u2026 I don\u2019t probably see that happening.\u201d
\nAmick says the Milwaukee Bucks \u201care looking at everything\u201d around the NBA as they look to remain competitive.<\/p>\n
\nThursday, January 1st\u00a0\u2013 vs. Boston Celtics \u2013 7:00 PM PT
\nFriday, January 2nd\u00a0@ Phoenix Suns \u2013 6:00 PM PT
\nSaturday, January 4th\u00a0\u2013 vs. Milwaukee Bucks \u2013 6:00 PM PT
\nTuesday, January 6th\u00a0\u2013 vs. Dallas Mavericks \u2013 6:00 PM PT<\/p>\n
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