Warriors and Kings 6-for-2 plan, Sabonis and Ellis go to Golden State to assist Curry in another championship run

According to US Sports F/W analyst Vishwesha Kumar, the Kings, which has 3 wins and 10 losses, are facing reconstruction. The lineup seems to be stagnant, and the management is finally ready to take action. They are preparing to significantly upgrade their lineup and hope to sell Sabonis, their star center. A new trade package could trade him and Ellis to the Warriors in exchange for a package built around young talent and future draft picks.

Warriors get: Sabonis, Ellis

Kings get: Kuminga, Moody, Hield, TJD, Warriors first-round picks in 2026 and 2031

For the Warriors, this move keeps championship opportunities open. Sabonis solved multiple problems. He averaged 17.2 points, 12.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game and shot 51.1% from the field, giving the team an inside hub that it has not had since the Bogut era. He fits the Warriors' system perfectly and is very willing to pass the ball. He has two years left on his contract and a total contract of nearly $100 million. This is a major investment, but the benefits are real. The Warriors will like his playmaking and rebounding ability to stabilize the rest of Curry's frontcourt. Ellis is the extra that makes this deal even more interesting. He averaged 7.5 points per game, shot 45.8% from the field and over 46% from three-point range. His defense at the point of attack is exactly what the Warriors have been lacking. He brings energy, length and a level of outside pressure that hasn't been seen consistently since Payton II first started with the team.

For the Kings, this deal marks a new timeline. Kuminga is the crown jewel, contributing 13.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists while shooting 47.8% from the field. He's young, explosive and still climbing. The Kings have wanted him for months, and he's a perfect fit for a team in need of a new identity. Moody's brought another developmental breakthrough. He averaged 11.6 points per game and shot 41.9% from three-point range, which is a clear step forward. He's signed to a multi-season deal, giving the Kings another controllable asset who's expected to start at wing once his game matures. Hield and TJD make the financial situation stable; Hield's shooting slump is tough, but his contract has value as a moveable piece. TJD is still in his early stages of development, cheap, athletic and easy to mold, which is what rebuilding teams love. The Kings need draft capital and the Warriors have it. Two "first rounders," including a potentially extremely valuable 2031 pick, provide the Kings with long-term flexibility if they choose to go all-in on a youth-focused core.

This deal will mark the two teams going in opposite directions. The Warriors will once again be firing on all cylinders to prepare for what may be the last true championship run of the Curry era. The Kings will move into the future, finally admitting that this version of the roster has reached its ceiling, and reorganize it again. On paper, this fit works for both parties, but the question is which management will respond first; and will both managements give it a go and break the existing chemistry to try new opportunities?