He is buried on Orlando’s bench getting just 8.8 minutes per game. They would also get Ben McLemore in the deal giving him a fresh start as he looks to get his career headed in the right direction.įor what it’s worth, this trade could include Mario Hezonja in Payton’s place. Gay would give them a “veteran” presence as they look to secure a playoff spot and be the team swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round. They are a team that is seemingly getting frustrated with their current situation and could look to move on from some of its young pieces.
Jeff Green would have to be included to make the salaries work and would be a free agent come season’s end.įor Orlando, this move could make sense as well. He has good size at 6’4” and could defend the opposing team’s bigger guard when sharing the floor with Darren Collison.
He has averaged over six assists in his first two full seasons in the NBA and seems to be on his way to a third.
The 24-year-old point guard is still developing and has become quite the skilled distributor. If the Kings are looking to build a young core that can grow together around DeMarcus Cousins, Elfrid Payton could fit the bill. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports Elfrid Payton | PG | Orlando Magic New York, NY, USA Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) looks to pass being defended by New York Knicks guard Brandon Jennings (3) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. The Kings could have more flexible lineups as well, going small and playing some of these guys at power forward. It would also help create more minutes for Garrett Temple which would be great. Moving Gay would open more consistent minutes for Omri Casspi, Anthony Tolliver and Matt Barnes on the wing. With the exploding salary cap numbers, Gay will still likely opt out after this season in hopes for one last decent sized contract. With Dragic having 3 years and about 54 million dollars left on his deal after this season, Miami would be very happy to get his contract off the books. The Miami Heat are a team struggling this season and have visions of being buyers in the 2017 free agency market. With Darren Collison’s ability to play off the ball, Dragic could easily step into the starting lineup. Not only is he creative when making passes and finding teammates in optimal positions, but he has the ability to score as well. The 30-year-old guard has shown a ton of ability in past seasons, including a 2014 3rd All-NBA team or one of the six best guards in all of the NBA.ĭragic is a fantastic weapon with the ball in his hand and would be a fantastic pick and roll partner with DeMarcus Cousins. Goran Dragic fits the bill of a point guard the Sacramento Kings could build around going forward, and be an immediate upgrade. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Goran Dragic | PG | Miami Heat The Miami Heat defeat the Sacramento Kings 108-96 in overtime. Miami, FL, USA Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7) dribbles the ball around Sacramento Kings center Kosta Koufos (41) during the second half at American Airlines Arena.