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BREAKING: Washington Wizards Trade Jonas Valančiūnas to Sacramento Kings for Sidy Cissoko and Draft Picks

The Sacramento Kings have made another significant roster move, acquiring veteran center Jonas Valančiūnas from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Sidy Cissoko and two second-round picks, according to NBA insider Shams Charania.

The move continues the Kings’ recent trend of reuniting former teammates. With this trade, Sacramento now features:
🔹 Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, who played together with the Chicago Bulls
🔹 DeMar DeRozan and Jonas Valančiūnas, former teammates on the Toronto Raptors
🔹 Jonas Valančiūnas and Domantas Sabonis, key players for Lithuania’s national team

With this deal, the Kings further bolster their frontcourt, pairing Valančiūnas with All-Star Domantas Sabonis to create a formidable interior presence.

What do you think of the Kings’ trade moves so far? Are they making the right push for playoff contention?