Although the Kings may not utilize the D-League (or advanced metrics, or scouting) as much as other teams, I still think it's an amazing resource that's available to NBA teams. But, like the Kings, I don't pay close attention to the day-to-day happenings of the D-League. Luckily, SB Nation's Ridiculous Upside is your one-stop shop for all things D-League. They do a great job with their coverage. Keith Schlosser, Managing Editor of Ridiculous Upside, was nice enough to join me for a Q&A to let us know what kind of help might be out there.

For Kings fans familiar with a guy like Hassan Whiteside, he just recently signed in the D-League. Give him some more time to strut his stuff, and he too may be a candidate for a later call-up

Well now I'm in love with the sound of Henry Sims. You mention his defensive ability, how would you describe his defensive style? Is he much of a shot-blocker, or more of an energy and positioning type of guy?

He can definitely block shots, that's what he's built to do. But what makes him special is his defensive IQ. Sims understands exactly how to get in an opponent's face enough to distract them. He may average less than one steal per game, but Sims' pestering nature still often causes his opponent to lose the ball under the basket, leaving him or a teammate to pick it up and run the other way.

Ok, good to know. Since the Kings have plenty of scorers (or alleged scorers), I think most Kings fans are looking for any sort of defensive big. For a little variety in the options, are there any guys in the D-League who stand out as skilled shot-blockers?

The Kings are a couple days late on a promising prospect and were scooped by a better-run organization? I'm stunned!

Alright, I don't want to take too much of your time, so I'll ask one last question. We've covered big men in depth. But, putting specific team needs aside, are there any other players you think are primed for a call-up to the NBA that we should be aware of?

A guy who may be a bit under the radar is Tony Taylor of the Tulsa 66ers. He's the usual starting point guard for the team, but has recently lost some minutes due to the assignment of Reggie Jackson. His stats may not be too eye-popping, but Taylor is undeniably a floor general who understands how to run an offense.

Thanks for your time, Keith!