Samuel Dalembert has been traded to the Sacramento Kings for Andres Nocioni and Spencer Hawes who will join the Philadelphia 76ers. This trade further confirms my belief that the Sixers will take Derrick Favors with the second pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. Philadelphia will be in need of a post presence with Dalembert gone because Elton Brand is struggling in a Sixers uniform. Look for Philadelphia to take the talented power forward with the number two pick.
However, this does change the draft scene for Sacramento. With Dalembert now a King, there is no longer a need for DeMarcus Cousins like I previously reported. In fact, a bigger need for the Kings now is at the small forward position. If the Timberwolves pass on Wesley Johnson, Sacramento will take him. However, since Minnesota is likely to add Johnson to their lineup for next year, look for the Kings to select Al-Faroq Aminu with the fifth pick in the draft. Aminu gives the Kings a viable option at the small forward position, and he is a scorer. Sacramento is in desperate need of offense to improve from last year, and Al-Faroq Aminu could be the answer.
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