In a surprising move, the Toronto Raptors have traded forward Jalen McDaniels to the Sacramento Kings, according to a report from Globalnews.ca. The trade comes as a bit of a shock to Raptors fans, as McDaniels was seen as a promising young player with potential.
McDaniels, who was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in the second round of the 2019 NBA Draft, was acquired by the Raptors in a trade last season. He showed flashes of his potential during his time in Toronto, but struggled to find consistent playing time on a deep Raptors roster.
The trade to the Kings could be a fresh start for McDaniels, who will have the opportunity to earn more minutes and showcase his skills on a team that is in need of young talent. The Kings have been in rebuilding mode for the past few seasons and McDaniels could be a key piece in their future plans.
It will be interesting to see how McDaniels fits in with the Kings and how he develops as a player in Sacramento. Raptors fans will surely be keeping an eye on his progress and wishing him the best in his new opportunity with the Kings.
