On February 1, 2026, the Sacramento Kings, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Chicago Bulls completed a three-team trade, with Cleveland sending De’Andre Hunter to Sacramento in exchange for Dennis Schröder and Keon Ellis. The Bulls acquired Dario Saric and two future second-round picks. The move raised questions about the Kings’ strategy, as they traded away a promising young player in Ellis for a struggling Hunter, who has a longer contract. This trade also eliminates two potential Lakers targets, forcing them to explore other options before the deadline.
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