Jalen McDaniels

2024 - 10 - 15

Jalen McDaniels Juggles Teams: From Kings to Spurs and Back Again!

Basketball Career - Draft Picks - Jalen McDaniels - NBA Trades - Sacramento Kings - San Antonio Spurs

Just when you thought the NBA shuffle couldn't get crazier, Jalen McDaniels is traded to the Spurs and... likely waived! What does this mean for the Kings' future?

In an unexpected twist this preseason, the Sacramento Kings have traded forward Jalen McDaniels, along with a second-round pick, to the San Antonio Spurs for reasons that have fans scratching their heads. The move has been described as a salary dump for the Kings, who seem focused on freeing up some roster space ahead of a potentially bigger deal. Poor Jalen, who hadn’t even got to rock his Kings jersey yet, is now grabbing his suitcase for a brief stint in San Antonio.

According to various sources, it’s anticipated that the Spurs will waive McDaniels shortly after receiving him, which leaves fans wondering if it was worth the trade for a second-round draft pick and a brief cameo. While the Kings were looking to clean house, it raises questions about their future strategies—are they preparing for a superstar acquisition or just tightening their belts? We can only guess what’s brewing behind those closed doors at Golden 1 Center.

Throughout his six years in the NBA, McDaniels has had his fair share of ups and downs. Known for his versatility on the court, he can play the small forward and power forward positions, making him a valuable asset when he’s in form. The young forward has plenty of potential, but he’s had difficulty finding his footing on a consistent basis in the league. With a fresh start seeming inevitable, could a new team finally unlock McDaniels’ hidden talents?

In the world of trades and rosters, nothing is guaranteed—just ask the Kings! Sacramento used this trade as a stepping stone, but can the Spurs make something of it before he gets the boot? It’s a tough league, but it might just be the motivation McDaniels needs to step up his game. After all, there’s always the classic NBA redemption arc waiting to be written!

Fun fact: Did you know that the Kings have a long history of dramatic trades? Just go back to the epic 1985 deal that brought them Chris Webber—who became an iconic figure for the franchise! Another quirky bit of trivia: Jalen McDaniels’ brother, Jaden, is also a rising star in the NBA, currently playing for the Charlotte Hornets! Talk about a family rivalry in the league!

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Sources - Kings deal Jalen McDaniels, 2nd round pick to Spurs ... (ESPN Philippines)

The Kings are trading Jalen McDaniels, a second-round pick and cash to the Spurs, who plan to waive the forward, sources told ESPN.

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NBA Rumors: Jalen McDaniels, Draft Pick Traded to Spurs from ... (Bleacher Report)

The Sacramento Kings traded forward Jalen McDaniels and a second-round pick to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Per…

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Kings trade Jalen McDaniels to San Antonio Spurs in possible ... (Sacramento Bee)

Sacramento Kings trade Jalen McDaniels to the San Antonio Spurs in a possible precursor to a bigger move ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season.

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Breaking Down the Jalen McDaniels Trade: What It Means for the ... (Sports Illustrated)

Before playing a single regular-season game for the Sacramento Kings, sixth-year forward Jalen McDaniels is on the move. This time, he's headed to the San ...

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Report: Spurs to acquire, waive Jalen McDaniels from the Kings (Pounding The Rock)

In a random bit of preseason news, the Spurs are reportedly acquiring forward Jalen McDaniels and a second round pick from the Sacramento Kings, ...

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Kings To Trade McDaniels, Second-Round Pick To Spurs (hoopsrumors.com)

It's a salary-dump deal for Sacramento, while San Antonio will take on McDaniels' $4.74MM expiring contract in order to acquire that second-round draft pick.

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Spurs acquire Jalen McDaniels in trade, expected to waive him (Hoops Hype)

Shams Charania: The Sacramento Kings are trading F Jalen McDaniels and a second-round pick to the San Antonio Spurs, sources tell ESPN.

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Report: Kings' Jalen McDaniels traded to Spurs, will be waived (KNBR)

The Sacramento Kings freed up a roster spot Monday by trading forward Jalen McDaniels and a second-round draft pick to the San Antonio Spurs, ESPN reported.

Report: Kings' Jalen McDaniels traded to Spurs, will be waived | (Lyndy's Sports Annuals)

The Sacramento Kings freed up a roster spot Monday by trading forward Jalen McDaniels and a second-round draft pick to the San Antonio Spurs, ESPN reported.

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Suns not interested in Jalen McDaniels (Hoops Hype)

Gerald Bourguet: For those who were wondering about Jalen McDaniels after being waived, a source said the Suns are not interested.

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Report: Kings trade McDaniels, second-round pick to Spurs (Yahoo Sports)

The Sacramento Kings reportedly traded forward Jalen McDaniels and a second-round NBA Draft pick to the San Antonio Spurs.

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