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As Tyrese Haliburton shined on basketball’s biggest stage with the Indian Pacers during the NBA Finals, his standout performances serve as a stark reminder of a major void left behind by the team that originally drafted him.

Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee points out that Haliburton’s excellence underscores the Sacramento Kings’ ongoing struggles to solidify the point guard position since trading him away in 2022.

Following that trade, the Kings further reshaped their backcourt this past season by dealing De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs in a three-team transaction that brought in scoring wing Zach LaVine.

While LaVine adds offensive firepower, neither of these moves addressed the team’s long-term need for a floor general.

Now under the leadership of newly appointed general manager Scott Perry, the Kings are once again in search of a true lead playmaker to guide the offense.

According to Anderson, Sacramento has begun surveying the trade market for viable point guard options, with names like Ja Morant, Trae Young, Darius Garland, and Jrue Holiday reportedly emerging as potential targets.

Identifying and acquiring the right fit for the position will be a critical step in determining the trajectory of the team’s next era.

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