2018 NBA Power Rankings: Where every team stands ahead of the trade deadline

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Tyronn Lue of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks to Dwyane Wade #9 while playing the Milwaukee Bucks at Quicken Loans Arena on November 7, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 124-119. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Tyronn Lue of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks to Dwyane Wade #9 while playing the Milwaukee Bucks at Quicken Loans Arena on November 7, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 124-119. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 20: George Hill #3 of the Sacramento Kings reacts in the second quarter against the Brooklyn Nets during their game at Barclays Center on December 20, 2017 in the Brooklyn Borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 20: George Hill #3 of the Sacramento Kings reacts in the second quarter against the Brooklyn Nets during their game at Barclays Center on December 20, 2017 in the Brooklyn Borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

28. Sacramento Kings (15-33)

A few days ago, it seemed like the Sacramento Kings were ready to deal George Hill to the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, in the days since, those talks have died. Perhaps it was trade smoke, but it’s clear that there was some sort of disconnect along the way.

Sacramento was also reportedly looking to deal some of their other young assets, specifically Skal Labissiere. The team was open to possibly dealing him in order to make room for the players that the Cavaliers would be selling in any Hill deal.

A year after trading DeMarcus Cousins, the Kings are still the Kings. And that’s not a good think. Shame.