Many fans have called for the Kings to move Keon Ellis into the starting lineup, replacing either Monk or LaVine. Through 11 starts this season, Ellis is averaging 10.5 points and 2.3 steals while shooting an impressive 45.3% from beyond the arc.

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Yet, somehow, this NBA Trade Deadline proved that no one is untouchable. One person who knows all about what the Sacramento Kings are capable of is their former franchise player,

The Kings reconvened in Sacramento on Wednesday and held a spirited ... In their first seven games without Fox, they ranked 11th in the NBA in scoring (119.0 ppg), 12th in field-goal percentage

Bringing in Jimmy Butler is big for the Warriors' postseason hopes. They have one of the best players in the league in Stephen Curry, and they needed to pair him up with another star. That's exactly what they did, but will it be enough for this team to make the postseason?