Kings were not the only team willing to give up draft capital for Alex Caruso

Jun 25, 2024, 5:03 PM | Updated: 5:06 pm

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 05: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks handles the ball against Alex Caruso #6 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half at the United Center on April 05, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

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BY BRENDEN NUNES

Sactown Sports writer

According to K.C. Johnson, Bulls Insider for NBC Sports Chicago, the Sacramento Kings were not the only team willing to trade draft capital for Alex Caruso before he was eventually moved to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Josh Giddey.

Kevin “Whitey” Gleason and Kyle Draper, play-by-play broadcaster for the Kings (a.k.a The Drive Guys), reacted to the news and what can be gathered as relevant to Sacramento’s offseason. Is it telling that they seem to get outbid often?

“League sources indicated that the New York Knicks and Sacramento Kings both offered draft capital to the Bulls in packages they felt were superior to the one-for-one deal.”

K.C. Johnson, NBC Sports Chicago

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And plenty more!

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The NBA Draft is now a two-night event.

Wednesday, June 26th, will act as the first night of the 2024 NBA Draft, where the Sacramento Kings will make their first-round selection (13th). The second round of the draft will be held on Thursday, June 27th, where the Kings will use its 45th overall pick.

Sacramento hasn’t had a first-round pick since 2022, when it selected Iowa product Keegan Murray with the fourth overall pick.

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