Sources (NBC Sports) say that holmes is up for trade and that the kings are looking for someone of equal salary and two 2nd round picks. Here Hartenstein provides a replacement around the same price as well as two 2nd round picks for Holmes. Plus, Hartenstein is less money per year and is under contract for one less year.

The issue is Mitchell. He was the 9th pick in the draft in 2021, so the Kings will be skeptical of trading him away. The Knicks might be interested in Mitchell because he is a defensive specialist and a good ball-handler. Reddish. Also, a previous top-10 pick provides a slightly similar value in matching the draft spots (in this case, a 9th overall for a 10th overall) they were picked at. Still, I feel providing the pistons 1st(that will not become a first for a while) and another 2nd rounder would provide good draft capital and replace a player who is losing minutes to Kevin Huerter and Malik Monk.