More than anything, these moves are about having flexibility. Let's say a couple of our power forwards are traded away for a legitimate back-up center, and maybe Acy is included as a cheap yet promising young asset. Suddenly it becomes more important to have Moreland as a guy you might plug into the lineup. Being able to make trades without the concern of destroying your bench depth puts the Kings in a position of strength in negotiations.

On the surface, these moves may not be of significant impact. But as a precursor to additional moves, these signings could prove quite important.