
After hitting free agency last summer, Fultz could not find a deal with another NBA franchise. That reportedly changed Wednesday evening, as the first overall pick in the 2017 draft is headed to Sacramento. While Fultz is not a player who should be rostered in fantasy leagues, the Kings offer an opportunity to earn rotation minutes. Sacramento traded De'Aaron Fox and Jordan McLaughlin to the Spurs just before the trade deadline, leaving the rotation without a "true" point guard.
McLaughlin was included in the trade that sent De'Aaron Fox to San Antonio. Even with the Spurs moving Tre Jones to Chicago as part of that three-team deal, McLaughlin is unlikely to see his opportunities increase much in his new home. Leave him on the waiver wire.
McLaughlin has been a solid backup guard who has provided solid minutes when called upon. He's unlikely to see a big bump in playing time or usage with his new team, so fantasy managers can safely leave him on the waiver wire.
The Spurs will receive Fox and Jordan McLaughlin. The Kings will get LaVine, Sidy Cissoko, three first-round picks and three second-round picks. Chicago will get Zach Collins, Tre Jones, Kevin Huerter and their own 2025 pick via San Antonio. LaVine's role in Sacramento will likely be similar to the role he played in Chicago, and he'll be reunited with DeMar DeRozan out west. Fantasy managers have gotten top-50 production from LaVine this season, and he should continue to provide that value with his new team.
McLaughlin has been a solid backup guard who has provided solid minutes when called upon. He's unlikely to see a big bump in playing time or usage with his new team, so fantasy managers can safely leave him on the waiver wire.