Sources indicate that Tuesday's trade between the Hornets and Thunder that sent Tyson Chandler to Oklahoma City makes a deal with the Kings for John Salmons even more likely.

The Thunder have suddenly shown a commitment to winning sooner rather than later, and Salmons would form a nice core with Russell Westbrook, Jeff Green, Kevin Durant and Chandler.

Oklahoma City still has the expiring deals and draft picks needed to acquire a player like Salmons.