With a solid team already in place, the Kings are on the lookout for a third star to join forces with Domantas Sabonis and De'Aaron Fox.

Despite finishing the previous season with a respectable 46-36 record, the Kings missed out on the playoffs after failing to make it through the play-in tournament. However, they had tasted success the year before, ending a 16-year postseason drought with a 48-34 mark.

To bring DeRozan onboard, who is expected to command a salary close to his previous $27.3 million average annual earnings, the Kings may have to engage in a sign-and-trade deal. This would likely involve parting ways with either Harrison Barnes or Kevin Huerter, both of whom are set to make $18 million and $16.8 million next season, respectively.

Even if one or both of these players are moved, the Kings would still boast a formidable roster. Alongside Sabonis, Fox, and DeRozan, the Kings would have the likes of Malik Monk and Keegan Murray, making them a formidable force in the competitive Western Conference.

While it remains uncertain if this lineup would make the Kings immediate championship contenders, it is worth noting that the Western Conference lacks a dominant team, offering the Kings a chance to be in the mix at the very least. The franchise has endured a playoff drought since 2004 but with the potential firepower of Sabonis, Fox, and DeRozan, the Kings would undoubtedly be a challenging team to face come playoff time.

As negotiations and discussions continue, Sacramento fans eagerly await the outcome, hoping that the addition of DeMar DeRozan will bring their beloved Kings one step closer to playoff success. Only time will tell whether this potential partnership will push the Kings beyond the first round and reignite the dreams of a championship.