San Antonio Spurs are pleased to have completed an interesting NBA trade, acquiring forward Jalen McDaniels from Sacramento Kings for an attractive package consisting of McDaniels and an additional second-round selection in 2031 as well as cash considerations according to reliable sources on Monday morning.
The Essence of the Trade
Reports indicate that post-trade, the Spurs are expected to release McDaniels; an action which would allow Sacramento more room for future acquisitions and roster adjustments.
Compensation for the Kings
The deal sees the Kings receiving a second-round pick for the year 2025 from the Spurs, which is protected for the top 55 picks and originally belongs to the Chicago Bulls. This exchange constitutes the agreed compensation for sending McDaniels and their future second-round pick to San Antonio.
Background on McDaniels’ Recent Trades
Jalen McDaniels had already been traded from Toronto Raptors to Sacramento Kings earlier in June of 2018, in exchange for Davion Mitchell and Sasha Vezenkov as well as an original second round draft pick from Portland Trail Blazers in return.
A Glimpse into McDaniels’ Professional Journey
McDaniels, 26 years old and signed originally with Toronto Raptors for two-years and worth $9.2 million, is recognized for his contributions on the court. An average of 6.9 points and 3.3 rebounds over his five NBA seasons make this young talent standout; during last season alone with Toronto his performances averaged 10.10 minutes per game while contributing an average 10.1 minutes average and 4.4% of scoring average across 50 games played with them.