Before last season’s trade deadline, the Kings traded franchise star De’Aaron Fox to the Spurs after Fox indicated he would not sign an extension. Left without a true point guard, the Kings are now candidates to acquire either of two former Milwaukee Bucks floor generals this offseason, per NBA insider Jake Fischer.
Pair of Ex-Milwaukee Bucks Guards Could Go West This Summer
Fischer’s report was circulated on social media by league news aggregator NBACentral:
The Sacramento Kings are searching for a point guard and are expected to show interest in Malcolm Brogdon, Marcus Smart, and Jrue Holiday, per @JakeLFischer
“New general manager Scott Perry, remember, immediately highlighted the Kings’ need for improved playmaking during his… pic.twitter.com/v5F0zlKyJA
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 12, 2025
Interestingly enough, in addition to Brogdon’s and Holiday’s Milwaukee ties, all three have played or, in Holiday’s case, are currently employed by, the Boston Celtics.
Now 16 seasons and two title rings into his career, Holiday is overpaid for what he brings to the table. Making $30 million last year, he provided 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.9 assists as Boston’s starting point guard. More concerning than his statistical decline, Holiday has clearly lost a step – several steps – on both ends of the floor.
Gone are his Bucks days averaging 17-plus points and six-plus assists every season. Granted, the Celtics don’t need that kind of production from him, but his $135 million extension is aging poorly. Unfortunately for Boston, he still has three years of guaranteed money remaining.
It’s not like Holiday would transform upon arrival in Sacramento, but he could provide stability and leadership while patching a gaping hole in the Kings roster. Moreover, trading for Holiday creates an opportunity to unload DeMar DeRozan, who doesn’t make much sense on a retooling team. The Celtics, meanwhile, could use DeRozan’s plug-and-play scoring and clutch midrange game to mitigate Jayson Tatum’s absence as he recovers from a torn Achilles. Boston could then bring in a cheaper free agent to run the point.
Like Holiday, Brogdon Has His Best Days Behind Him – But He Is Still Good Fit for Kings, Bucks
After spending his first three seasons in Milwaukee, Brogdon has bounced around in recent years, wasting his 2024-25 campaign with the miserable Wizards. Peaking as a Pacer, he played just 24 games in Washington last season due to injury and organizational tanking goals (playing young players, losing games).
For all practical purposes, it was the worst season of Brogdon’s nine-year career, as he registered personal lows in FG and 3P%. His 12.7 PPG were his lowest since his Bucks debut. He’s past his prime, but a change of scenery could do the 32-year-old free agent a world of good.
In fact, a return to Milwaukee isn’t out of the question. Brogdon makes a lot of sense as a high-floor, solid-ceiling Damian Lillard replacement with the latter likely to miss time next season (2025 must be the year of high-profile Achilles tears).
Boston’s 2023 Sixth Man of the Year, Brogdon is still a capable scorer and facilitator. Sacramento is eying his point-guard abilities for a reason.
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