2 reasons the Kings should and 2 reasons they shouldn't trade for Brandon Ingram

Dec 4, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (left) dribbles against Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (left) dribbles against Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports / Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
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Reason #1 Against Trading For Ingram: Spacing Concerns

Back to the comment we made about Ingram's shooting. Last year, he was in the 44th percentile in 3-point shooting (35.5%, per Dunks & Threes). On the surface, that seems like a solid mark. But with spacing, volume is more important than percentage. And Ingram's volume (measured by 3-point attempts per 75 possessions) was only in the 34th percentile last year.

Some teams can afford to have a below-average spacer at the power forward spot. For instance, Pascal Siakam was only in the 24th percentile in 3-point volume in 2023-24. But that wasn't a problem for the Indiana Pacers because they could field an above average shooting center (Myles Turner or Jalen Smith) next to him a majority of the time.

The Kings don't have that with Domantas Sabonis. Yes, he was a 37.9% 3-point shooter last year. But his volume was only in the ninth percentile, meaning he isn't really someone defenses think about as a threat from beyond the arc.

The Boston Celtics' recent title run showed us the value of spacing, and having a below-average spacer at power forward and center puts your team at a real disadvantage in that area.