NBA Trade Idea Sends DeMar DeRozan From Sacramento Kings To Atlanta Hawks A proposed trade idea has emerged suggesting DeMar DeRozan could be moved from the Sacramento Kings to the Atlanta Hawks. NBA writer Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report outlined the potential deal, which would see the Kings receive Zaccharie Risacher and Gabe Vincent in exchange for DeRozan and a 2027 second-round draft pick. The trade would pair DeRozan with a young core featuring Jalen Johnson, Jonathan Kuminga, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and CJ McCollum, positioning the Hawks as a competitive force in the Eastern Conference. DeRozan, 36, has been a consistent performer for the Kings this season, averaging 18.2 points per game while shooting 49.3% from the field, 33.6% from three-point range, and 86.8% at the free-throw line. Despite his production, his career has been marked by frequent roster changes, having played for the Toronto Raptors, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, and now the Kings. The Kings, currently holding the worst record in the NBA, have struggled to build a winning culture, leaving DeRozan in a difficult position as he approaches the end of his career. Bailey argued that DeRozan’s skills align better with a winning team, noting that his role as a super Sixth Man could still provide value for the Hawks. However, he also acknowledged the Kings’ decision to trade him as a way to address their long-term issues. “This is undoubtedly selling low on Zaccharie Risacher,” Bailey wrote, “but nearly all the way through his second NBA season, he’s playing nowhere near a starter’s level. With Jalen Johnson performing at a high level, it’s fair to be impatient with Risacher.” The proposed trade cannot happen before the NBA trade deadline, which has already passed.#sacramento_kings #atlanta_hawks #de_mar_de_razan #andy_bailey #zaccharie_risacher
