Feb 10, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) makes a jump shot against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Grizzlies traded Marcus Smart and a 2025 first-round draft pick to the Washington Wizards as part of the deal, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Kings sent Alex Len, Colby Jones and a 2028 second-round pick to the Grizzlies. Memphis also received Marvin Bagley III, Johnny Davis and two-second round picks from Washington.

Led by former All-Stars Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic, the team was good enough to be in the play-in tournament but not bad enough to be at the bottom of the standings. With their 2025 first-round pick being protected,

The Sacramento Kings had one of the most consequential trade deadlines in recent franchise history. This chaotic period was foreshadowed by a season that, to this point, has not gone according to plan.