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Although the thought of Rudy Gay and Josh Smith jacking up mid-range jumpers is terrifying, this could be a potential acquisition for the Sacramento Kings.

Here's Marc Stein on ESPN.com on the Josh Smith rumors:

The Detroit Pistons and the Sacramento Kings have resumed trade discussions on a deal that could send Josh Smith to Sacramento, according to sources with knowledge of the talks. Sources told ESPN.com the Kings have continued to express interest in Smith and the parties are on the hunt for a third team that could help facilitate the deal.

While Gay would probably make more sense as a small 4 for Sacramento, bringing in a defender like Smith who has the potential to be elite would help the Kings tremendously. This is a lifeless defensive team, and for all of Smith’s warts, he can defend multiple positions and help protect the rim from the forward spot.

Would this work offensively? The spacing would be worrisome, but Cousins can step out a bit and Gay has expanded his range some recently. Smith pretty much is who he is, but you can always dream that he’ll stop shooting so much and use his keen floor vision to create for others more often.

Maybe the best part about this potential trade is that the Pistons may just be looking to dump Smith's salary. Future draft picks would almost certainly have to be involved, but this is a good opportunity to get an impact player on a discount while also potentially shedding the deals of a guy like Jason Thompson or Carl Landry.