The Sacramento Kings are trading guard Devin Carter and a 2033 second-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks, according to NBA insider Michael Scotto. The deal removes Carter’s $5.16 million salary from Sacramento’s books for the 2026-27 season as the franchise continues reshaping its roster after a 22-60 campaign.
Carter, the No. 13 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, spent his first two seasons with Sacramento but struggled to establish a consistent role. In 74 career games, including 12 starts, the guard averaged 6.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 14.8 minutes per game.
The 2025-26 season represented a larger opportunity for Carter, but his production remained uneven. He averaged 8.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 38 games while shooting 41.4% from the field and 26.3% from three-point range. His efficiency improved inside the arc, where he converted 51.1% of his two-point attempts, but his perimeter shooting remained a concern.
The move gives Atlanta another young guard option after the Hawks finished the season 46-36 and reached the playoffs as the Southeast Division winner before falling to the New York Knicks in six games in the first round.
Carter joins a backcourt featuring Dyson Daniels and CJ McCollum. Daniels became a major part of Atlanta’s rotation in 2025-26, averaging 11.9 points, 5.9 assists, 6.8 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game while earning All-Defensive recognition. McCollum averaged 18.7 points and 4.1 assists after joining the Hawks.
For Atlanta, Carter adds another defensive-minded guard who can handle the ball and create pressure on opposing offenses. His rookie scouting profile centered on perimeter defense, toughness and playmaking, but his development will depend on improving his outside shot after shooting 27.4% from three across his first two seasons.
The trade also fits Atlanta’s broader offseason approach. The Hawks previously acquired wing Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder and later re-signed McCollum to a one-year, $21 million contract. They also fully guaranteed Buddy Hield’s $9.6 million salary while declining Jonathan Kuminga’s $24.3 million team option.
