On February 6, Beijing time, according to Shams of the Athletic, the Kings and the Wizards reached a 3-for-1 deal, and the Kings sent Sissoko and two second-round picks to get the Wizards' Valanciunas. Sissoko was sent to the Kings in a previous Fox trade.

Salary expert Marks followed up with a report that the Kings used the majority of the $12.8 million full middle class to get Varan ($9.9 million a year). According to sources, the two second-round picks sent by the Kings are the 2028 Nuggets' second-round pick (34-60) and their own second-round pick in 2029. The Nuggets' second-round pick was also obtained from the Spurs in the previous Fox trade. The deal also created a $9.9 million trade exception for the Wizards.

The deal also means that the Kings' interior depth is strengthened, and Varland can be used as a backup for Sabonis, and his arrival may give the Kings an improvement in rebounding ability. So far this season, the Kings have averaged 44.6 rebounds per game, ranking 13th in the league, including 18th in frontcourt rebounds and 9th in defensive rebounds.

Valanciunas, 32, has played in 49 games so far this season, averaging 11.5 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game while shooting 54.7 percent from the field and 25.9 percent from three-point range. It is worth mentioning that he averaged 8.2 rebounds in only 20.1 minutes per game and grabbed 14.8 rebounds per 36 minutes, which is also the third highest rebounding efficiency in his own career.

The Lakers have always been interested in Varland, but there are some different opinions internally about bringing in Varland. Redick wants to play fast-paced and three-point basketball, and a traditional interior player like Varland shouldn't be a good fit for his system.