Report: Kings swing trade for Nets forward Edwards originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
The Kings reportedly have made their first move of trade deadline week.
Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Tuesday, citing sources, that Sacramento acquired 22-year-old forward Kessler Edwards and cash in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday.
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported Edwards, who had a one-year Bird Rights restriction on his contract, has agreed to the trade.
It has not been reported what the Kings are sending the Nets in exchange for Edwards.
Edwards, 22, is a 6-foot-8 forward that was selected by Brooklyn in the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft out of Pepperdine.
In 62 career NBA games, Edwards averaged 4.8 points and 3.0 rebounds while shooting 39.9 percent from the floor. He logged 6.8 points and 4.6 rebounds in 24 career games as a starter.
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Edwards has appeared in 14 games for the Nets this season, although he has played over five minutes just three times. In 14 games with the G League Long Island Nets this season, Edwards registered 16.9 points and 6.4 rebounds while shooting 40 percent from 3-point range.
The Kings have an open roster spot for Edwards, as guard Deonte Burton currently is on a 10-day contract and likely will be waived.
Per Wojnarowski, Sacramento plans to give Edwards a chance to play with the G League Stockton Kings.
The NBA trade deadline is set for 12 p.m. PT Thursday.
This story will be updated.
