3 Sacramento Kings potential trades for Richaun Holmes
By Logan Struck
3. Los Angeles Clippers
After a disappointing season for the Clippers, they will be looking to make some moves. While this is not the most significant move I see them making, it is needed for their frontcourt depth. Terance Mann would be a great addition to the Kings lineup, and Sacramento could get him on a discount after he took a step back this season. Mann averaged 8.8 points per game on 51.9% shooting from the field and 38.9% from three.
The Clippers are hoping for their star forward duo, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard, to return healthy next season, resulting in fewer minutes for Mann. Terance Mann is a great 3&D player who would fit right in on the Kings as he can play small forward off the bench.
Richaun Holmes would be a good fit for the Clippers to back up Ivica Zubac and bring energy off the bench. Their current backup center, Mason Plumlee, is entering free agency. The Clippers are loaded with wings, so I do not see their value for Mann being that great.
Mann signed an extension with Los Angeles, as he will make $10.5 million next year. The Clippers might be a little stingy in getting rid of Mann, which is why the second-round pick is included. This would be the ideal trade scenario for Richaun Holmes and my favorite of the three, as Mann’s defensive ability sets him apart.