Kings Set to Acquire Kessler Edwards From Nets

In return for Edwards, Sacramento will send Edwards and cash, giving Brooklyn some salary relief, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Edwards holds veto power over any trade, though he is expected to approve the deal, Wojnarowski added. Once completed, it will save the Nets “a total of $8 million in salary and luxury tax and open up a roster spot,” Wojnarowski wrote.

Edwards, 22, was the No. 44 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft and appeared in 48 games last season, averaging 5.9 points and 3.6 rebounds. He has played 14 games with Brooklyn this year, spending the rest of his time with the Long Island Nets of the G League.

For now, it seems, Edwards will play with the Stockton Kings, also of the G League. That said, it’s not clear if the Kings will keep him, given they would have to clear a roster spot — something that could indeed happen ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline.

There is always the chance that the Edwards deal will lead to another trade in Brooklyn. We will have continuing coverage here at Hoops Wire and on our Nets page and Kings page.