The Sacramento Kings recently had an insanely competitive series against the Golden State Warriors, pushing the defending champions to seven games in the first round. However, it is clear that the team is missing something before they become true contenders.

An area of weakness for the Sacramento Kings is their forward position, and it is clear that they lack a versatile wing that can create their own shot while also playing elite defense. Perhaps they could swing a trade for a player like Paul George, who could perhaps be available after the Clippers failed to make a deep playoff run once again. Here is a potential trade framework.

• Sacramento Kings Receive: Paul George
• Los Angeles Clippers Receive: Harrison Barnes (Sign-And-Trade), Keegan Murray, Malik Monk, 2029 First-Round Pick (SAC)

There's no doubt that this deal could have an appeal for both sides, and it should definitely be a move that the two franchises consider this summer. Here is why this deal could work out both ways.

Sacramento Kings Get A Shot Creating Wing

We have seen a number of championship-level terms over the last decade have had elite wing players. For example, the 2020 Lakers had LeBron James, the 2021 Bucks had Khris Middleton, and the 2022 Warriors had Andrew Wiggins. It is clear that the Kings need a better option than Harrison Barnes or Keegan Murray at that position, and perhaps trading for Paul George could be the move that takes them to the next level as a team.

Paul George is clearly a player that is in the later stages of his career, and there is a lot of pressure on him to win a championship, as well as a desire from him to do so as well. He has a similar playstyle to Kawhi Leonard, and perhaps we need to see him on a team where he is a better fit and not in his teammate's shadow.