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Reports: Kings trade back into first round at No. 29
Jun 24 2026 05:18 · By From NBA.com News Services · 23 Reads
A two-time NCAA champion at UConn, Alex Karaban is reportedly headed to the Sacramento Kings.
A few hours after selecting Darius Acuff Jr. at No. 7 overall in the First Round at Tuesday’s
NBA Draft
, the Sacramento Kings opted to trade back up and add another player, reportedly acquiring the No. 29 pick via the Cleveland Cavaliers for No. 34 overall and a future second-round selection.
Kings receive:
No. 29 overall (
Alex Karaban
)
Cavaliers receive:
No. 34 overall (via Sacramento)
Future Second-Round pick
Sources: Cleveland is trading No. 29 to Sacramento for No. 34 and a future second-rounder. The Kings are interested in UConn's Alex Karaban at 29.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)
June 24, 2026
NBA.com
will have more on this story as it develops.
