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5 teams that should trade for Omri Casspi

By Brad Berreman

Nov 3, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Omri Casspi (18) looks on in the first half against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Orlando Magic won 102-94. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Omri Casspi (18) looks on in the first half against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Orlando Magic won 102-94. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /
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Omri Casspi has not found a meaningful role for the Sacramento Kings this season. Here are five teams that should trade for him.

The Sacramento Kings seem to be going of the rails again this season, with a 4-8 record and a three-game losing streak after a loss to the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday night. Trade rumors have surrounded DeMarcus Cousins and Rudy Gay in particular, while Omri Casspi hasn’t found his way into coach Dave Joerger’s rotation thus far.

Casspi didn’t even get off the bench on Wednesday night, and has only played in six of Sacramento’s 12 games, averaging just 15.3 minutes per contest when he has gotten on the floor. Casspi fairly quickly denied he has requested a trade last week, but a meeting with Kings general manager Vlade Divac was slated for this past Monday.

Casspi can play both forward spots, and he made more than 40 percent of his 3-pointers in back-to-back seasons prior to this one. There’s surely a potential market for him if the Kings want to trade, so here are five teams that should have some interest in making a deal for Casspi.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 5: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after a made basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center on November 5, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Cavaliers defeated the 76ers 102-101. The NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – NOVEMBER 5: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after a made basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center on November 5, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Cavaliers defeated the 76ers 102-101. The NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

5. Philadelphia 76ers

The 76ers are a combination of injured (Ben Simmons) and unimpressive (Robert Covington, Hollis Thompson) at the forward spots right now, so they can give Casspi meaningful playing time if he starts or comes off the bench.

Philadelphia is also 19th in the NBA in 3-point shooting (34.3 percent) right now, so Casspi can help there. He’s also a free agent after this season, so he wouldn’t stand in the way of any further commitment to former general manager Sam Hinkie’s “process.”

Casspi may want to be traded to a playoff contender, and the 76ers are certainly not that. But if it’s playing time Casspi seeks above all else, he can find it in Philadelphia.

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