Just because Jarrett Jack is traded, that doesn't necessarily mean that Jose still has to be on the roster.
The Kings have lost eight of nine games after a strong start to the season.
"We're disappointed," Kings co-owner Joe Maloof said, "but we're not panicking. The defense is much better, and if we start making shots, we'll win some of these games.
"Let's get 25 games into the season and then we'll have a better sense of where we are."
The Kings have inquired about Atlanta's Jeff Teague and Houston's Aaron Brooks, according to a report in The Sacramento Bee.
RealGM: Kings Looking for a PG
Raptors trade:
Jose Calderon
Raptors receive:
Beno Udrih
Jason Thompson
Kings trade:
Beno Udrih
Jason Thompson
Kings receive:
Jose Calderon
Raptors get a backup PG and this allows Bayless to start and have Beno come off the bench. Also gives them a 4-man in Thompson that has the size to play 5, unlike the Dorsey's/Johnson's/Evans' that are at a disadvantage at 5.
Kings get the best player in the deal (some may disagree, but check advanced stats brehs) and a player that will help facilitate their offense a lot better than it is now, which is basically 1-on-1 play. They also clear up some of the depth issues they had up front.
No real financial negatives for both teams but the Kings do get the more expensive contract in terms dollars per year (although not by that much). So its not a salary dump trade.
