Sacramento Kings Officially Announce Kevin Huerter Trade to Atlanta Hawks

Kings general manager Monte McNair officially announced the acquisition of former Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kevin Huerter on Wednesday.

The Kings acquired Huerter on Friday in a trade that sent Maurice Harkless, Justin Holiday and a future protected first-round pick to the Hawks.

The incumbent pick is protected in the top 14 in 2024, top 12 in 2025 and top 10 in 2026, sources told The Sacramento Bee. If the pick is not communicated by 2026, the Hawks will receive Sacramento’s second-round picks in 2026 and 2027.

“The opportunity to acquire a player like Kevin is always exciting,” McNair said in a press release. “His ability to create shots and score will make him an instant asset to our team. We would also like to thank Maurice Harkless and Justin Holiday for their many contributions and wish them all the best for the future.

Huerter, 23, who arrived in Sacramento on Tuesday, is a 6-foot-7, 198-pound shooting guard who came out of Maryland as the No. 19 pick in the 2018 NBA draft. a four-year contract worth $65 million after signing an extension with the Hawks in October.

Huerter started 216 of 274 games in four seasons with the Hawks. He averaged 12.1 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists for Atlanta last season, shooting 45.4 percent from the field and 38.9 percent from 3-point range. He made 563 3-pointers in his first four NBA seasons.