Chris Duarte appeared in 46 games in 2022-23, averaging 7.9 ppg and 2.5 rpg.
The Sacramento Kings are adding to their guard corps with an offseason trade with the Indiana Pacers. In the trade, Indiana sends guard Chris Duarte to Sacramento for a pair of future second-round picks.
Kings receive:
- Chris Duarte
Pacers get:
- 2028 second-round pick
- 2030 second-round pick
We have acquired two future second-round picks from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for guard Chris Duarte.
Thank you, Chris. 💙
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— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) July 7, 2023
Sacramento Kings Acquire Chris Duarte
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— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) July 7, 2023
The 13th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, Duarte emerged as a standout rookie in the 2021-22 season. He posted 13.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game over 28 minutes per game in 55 games and was an All-Rookie second team selection.
However, last season he saw his role shrink a bit (7.9 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 1.4 apg in 19.5 mpg) as the Pacers gave a bigger role to All-Star Tyrese Haliburton and rookie swingman Bennedict Mathurin. Indiana was also active in the offseason, snagging Bruce Brown in free agency to give the Pacers another player who will need minutes in 2023-24.
