Report: Kings willing to trade G Isaiah Thomas before deadline

Isaiah Thomas is averaging 34.2 minutes per game for the Kings. (Rocky Widner/National Basketball/Getty Images)

The Sacramento Kings are willing to deal third year point guard Isaiah Thomas, according to Marc Stein of ESPN.

Thomas is averaging career highs of 20.2 points and 6.3 assists per game for the Kings while still on his rookie contract, making him an extremely attractive piece of low-cost production for teams looking to add a player.

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Thomas will be a restricted free agent after next season and is likely to draw sizable contract offers, so teams looking to acquire him would need upcoming cap space, or to bring Thomas on for the short term.

Kings moved swiftly today to make it clear Ben McLemore will NOT be dealt this week but strong word in circulation is Thomas CAN be had
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 18, 2014

Kings in tough spot w/IT headed to restricted free agency. Of course ... anyone trading for his big stat line/low salary faces same issues
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 18, 2014