So it's very clear now we need a capable, experienced back-up big man in case of injury and to let Cousins and Davis be more rested to have enough to close out games. They very well could just sign a guy in FA (can't think of any decent ones, though), but if Bledsoe is traded elsewhere...
Here's my list of realistic but good trade options:
Kyle O'Quinn: With Kanter, W. H-Gomez and Noah at C (with KP also capable of playing C), and seemingly in the tank direction, O'Quinn could be available. He has a salary of about $4 mil for this year and player option for 4.2 mil next season.
Ajinca + Diallo or 2 2nds or very protected 1st Seems like a high price, maybe, but he's a solid vet that is dependable and maximizes the effectiveness of AD and Cuz.
Kosta Koufos: Kings have Randolph, Cauley-Stein, Papgianis, and Skal all capable of getting C minutes. Still unclear whether Asik will be traded or not since they could be waiting on that possible medical retirement cap-clearing in Feb. But if so, Asik + one of Diallo or protected 1st or F. Jackson could get the deal done. Koufos is another solid vet who has experience playing with Cousins. $8.4 mil this season with player option for 8.7mil next season.
Robin Lopez McNamara has been circulating this one for awhile, and it makes some sense. Asik + Ajinca + protected 1st. With the fight fiasco over there, they might be leaning towards keeping a good veteran presence like Lopez during their rebuild. But if they want to collect an extra pick and clear up playing time for Felicio and Markenan, this could be an option. Lopez is probably the most talented of the list, but also the most expensive: $13.7mil this season, 14.4mil guaranteed next season.
Any others you can think of? I know a lot of reactions will be "No way we should spend a 1st or Diallo on a back-up big, our most stacked position!" And maybe so. But it's also trading out non-playable players on contracts with valuable playable a one, plus it maximizes the health and stamina of our two best players. Could be a good investment.