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5 Last-Minute Trades Sacramento Kings Should Consider Before the 2015 Deadline

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Enes Kanter

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The Sacramento Kings have once again been an absolute disaster. The turmoil began when DeMarcus Cousins caught viral meningitis, leading to Mike Malone's firing, Ty Corbin's hiring, Ty Corbin's firing and now George Karl's hiring. Management allegedly does not consult with its superstar player, Cousins, regarding the head coaching vacancy. Thus the Kings are currently 18-34 since beginning the season 9-5.

5. Jordan Hill

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5. Jordan Hill

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Sacramento Kings Receive: Jordan Hill
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: Nik Stauskas, Derrick Williams

The Lakers will be active proponent's prior to the trade deadline, actively pursuing deals for big man Jordan Hill. While he is not a great rim protector, Hill is a nice piece to potentially play alongside Cousins. Averaging 12.3 points and eight rebounds per game, Hill can add consistency to a Sacramento front court that lacks it.

4. Deron Williams

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4. Deron Williams

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Sacramento Kings Receive: Deron Williams
Brooklyn Nets Receive: Ben McLemore, Derrick Williams, Jason Thompson

Persuading superstar talent to sign in Sacramento is virtually impossible. Therefore, pursuing these class-A athletes via trade is the only viable method to force them to suit up. Williams' contract is far beyond what Brooklyn is willing to pay him, so management could look to simply dump him for 25 cents on the dollar.

3. Thaddeus Young

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3. Thaddeus Young

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Sacramento Kings Receive: Thaddeus Young
Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: Nik Stauskas, Derrick Williams

It feels like Thaddeus Young is a 15-year veteran on the outskirts of his career, partly because he hasn't played a meaningful moment in four years. Despite being lost in snow in Minnesota, Young remains a productive 26-year-old forward with potential to improve. He'll likely be on the trading block before he leaves for nothing this summer.

2. Kevin Martin

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2. Kevin Martin

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Sacramento Kings Receive: Kevin Martin
Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: Nik Stauskas, Reggie Evans

Three-point marksman, Kevin Martin's most productive seasons came as a King in the mid-2000's. In fact, he averaged nearly 25 points per game in his final season with Sacramento in '09. At 32-years-old, Martin may not be capable of emulating those substantial numbers, but he certainly possesses the skills to contribute quite a bit.

1. Enes Kanter

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1. Enes Kanter

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Sacramento Kings Receive: Enes Kanter
Utah Jazz Receive: Carl Landry, '18 2nd-Round Pick

Former third overall pick, Enes Kanter, has demanded a trade from the Jazz after the budding Rudy Gobert has seemingly taken his place. Kanter has failed to live up to the expectations bestowed upon him four years ago, but he is a solid force up front capable of rebounding and floor spacing. The Kings must take a risk on Kanter if possible.

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