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NBA·TRANSACTION·June 23, 2026 11:31 PM ET

Kings trade up to No. 29, target UConn's Alex Karaban

Sacramento moves up five spots in the second round.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 241 min read
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Sources: Cleveland is trading No. 29 to Sacramento for No. 34 and a future second-rounder. The Kings are interested in U

What happened: Sacramento is acquiring the No. 29 pick from Cleveland in exchange for the No. 34 pick and a future second-round selection, according to Shams Charania. The Kings are targeting UConn forward Alex Karaban with the pick.

Why it matters: Moving up five spots lets Sacramento lock in a specific target rather than risk losing Karaban in the early second round. A polished, championship-pedigree wing fits a Kings roster that needs cost-controlled depth and shooting around its core.

By the numbers: 34 to No. 29, a five-spot jump; Cleveland slides back to No.

What to watch: Watch whether Sacramento turns in the card on Karaban at No. 29 and how Cleveland deploys the extra second-rounder it acquired.

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