How would you all feel about this trade?
Kessler, 27th pick for Capela, Kobe Bufkin, kings pick currently 18
I think Bufkin could be a pretty good fit with Key and I like his game offensively and defensively. The 18th pick is a sweet spot in this draft where we start to see a pretty significant drop off once we get into the early 20's. At 18 if Comche is there then I take him in a second but if not there will probably be at least one of Edey, Flip, Salaun, Tyler Smith or Carrington sitting there. Capela is just an expiring contract that we can hopefully swing later on. There is a chance that pick could be as high as 15. It's top 14 protected so there is a chance if the kings finish badly they keep the pick and this isn't possible at all.
For the Hawks they get a ton of salary relief going from Capela to Kessler. I also think Kessler is a really good fit with their current roster and would work well with Young, Murray and Johnson. By clearing salary it makes it easier to re-sign Bey and feel comfortable using the full MLE.