Kings and Timberwolves Explore Blockbuster All-Star Swap in Trade Proposal
Even though the NBA season has just wrapped up with the New York Knicks celebrating a championship, offseason chatter is already heating up ahead of the June 23 NBA Draft. For teams like the Sacramento Kings, the focus is split between finding a potential franchise cornerstone at No. 7 and evaluating trade opportunities as rumors circulate leaguewide.
One notable name reportedly in trade discussions is Julius Randle. According to ClutchPoints reporter Brett Siegel, the Minnesota Timberwolves could explore moving Randle this offseason in a larger package designed to bring back a proven All-Star-level player.
Siegel noted that rival evaluators have suggested a package centered around Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and the No. 28 pick could be used to target a higher-end talent to pair with Anthony Edwards, though Minnesota’s preferred star targets—such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard, or Kyrie Irving—may be unrealistic.
That framework opens the door for Sacramento to get involved, potentially sending out Domantas Sabonis in a deal built around star-level swaps.
Proposed trade idea
Kings receive: Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, No. 28 pick
Timberwolves receive: Domantas Sabonis, Devin Carter
Why Minnesota could consider it
At first glance, the swap looks close in value, but Minnesota may view it as a better fit structurally. Randle offers more scoring as a frontcourt option, while Sabonis provides elite passing, screening, and playmaking. Paired with Anthony Edwards, Sabonis could replicate a similar offensive dynamic to what Edwards previously had alongside De’Aaron Fox.
Defensively, Sabonis’ limitations are often masked when he plays next to a true rim protector, and Rudy Gobert would fill that role, allowing Sabonis to shift between power forward and center depending on lineups. Minnesota also gets younger in the frontcourt, as Sabonis is slightly younger than Randle.
Adding Devin Carter would also help replenish guard depth and recoup value lost from moving the 28th pick.
Why Sacramento could consider it
For the Kings, the deal wouldn’t bring back a traditional rebuild package, but it would return a recognizable All-Star in Randle and a rotation guard in DiVincenzo. Both players could either fit into the rotation or be flipped later for additional assets.
Randle’s 2024–25 season production—21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.0 assists on efficient shooting—highlights his offensive impact, even if his consistency remains debated.
Sacramento would also gain a late first-round pick at No. 28 and save a bit of salary flexibility, with DiVincenzo’s expiring contract offering additional trade optionality. While the fit and long-term direction would be different from building strictly around future assets, the Kings would still be reshaping their roster with experienced talent around a new core.
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