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De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis reflect and look forward to next year

Fox and Sabonis spoke to the media about their thoughts on the 2021-22 season, their injuries, and the looming offseason decisions.
By | 51 Comments | Apr 12, 2022

Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

The Sacramento Kings’ 2021-22 NBA season ended with a meaningless victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night to finalize their record at 30-52. That extended Sacramento’s league record playoff drought to 16 consecutive seasons with some cautious optimism surrounding the team heading into next year fueled by the pairing of De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis.

Both players spoke to the media for the final time before heading fully into their offseasons on Monday morning. They reflected back on the good and bad of this season, gave individual injury updates, shared some of their offseason plans, and expressed their thoughts and opinions on the newly vacant head coach position.

Injury Updates

De’Aaron Fox played in 59 games this season with three significant absences due to COVID, a mysterious ankle soreness, and the most recent being due to a hand injury that took place against the Milwaukee Bucks.

“The ball went straight through my hand and kinda just stretched out ligaments and it was fat. Like, I really couldn’t see the bones and everything on my hand… it was bad that day,” Fox said. “But, I would say I’m feeling much better now and obviously going through rehab and stuff to get back on the court as soon as possible.”

Fox told the media that he felt he could have played just four games after injuring it when they were in Orlando to play the Magic, but he would have been extremely limited and probably just “a spot-up shooter”. There seem to be no concerns about long-term damage to Fox’s hand at this point.

As for Domantas Sabonis, his injury frightened the Golden 1 Center crowd when it took place against the Phoenix Suns on March 20th. Knee to knee contact can be concerning, but Sabonis eased minds when he provided clarification on Sunday.

“At first when it happened, it was definitely scary. Just trying to come out there and play and it just didn’t feel right. After a couple days, I started feeling better and we got good news that it was just a severe bone bruise,” Sabonis said. “So, that really just calmed me down and I guess everyone. And, yeah, I feel good now. I’m healthy.”

Sabonis confirmed that he will be able to work out this offseason and that he will even play for the Lithuanian national team, which is something he takes pride in doing regularly.

Reflecting on the season

It’s no secret that De’Aaron Fox didn’t look like himself at the start of the season. As a result, Sacramento’s max player regressed in nearly every major statistical category from the year prior ending with averages of 23.2 points and 5.6 assists while shooting 47.3 percent from the field and 29.7 percent from three.

It wasn’t until after Sabonis was acquired that Fox took his game to another level. In Fox’s final 15 games of his year, the point guard averaged an impressive 28.9 points and 6.8 assists on 50.3 percent from the field and 36.0 percent from three.

“I wouldn’t say I had a good season. I think I had a good stretch before I got hurt, but, that’s pretty much all it is,” Fox said. “Before those, I guess last 20 games, I don’t feel like I played even close to my ability.”

It’s good to hear Fox acknowledge his struggles this season as they can’t be repeated for significant stretches next year with the franchise fully committing to making the postseason. Complications were present headed into this year with two players on the roster who made their discontent known and the quick coaching change after a mere 17 games. It was the first time Fox had two different head coaches in one season.

Sabonis was able to witness the best version of De’Aaon Fox in the 15 games the Lithuanian big played for the Sacramento Kings this season. He expressed his impressions of his new teammate on Monday.

“I’m excited. I love playing with (Fox). Those 15 games were great. We didn’t get as much time as we wanted to play together but we’re gonna have a long offseason. See if we can get together and get some workouts in, having training camp,” Sabonis said. “So, I’m just excited for next year. We’re gonna go through the whole normal process now not being traded mid-season, so I’m excited.”

Sabonis averaged 18.9 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 5.8 assists on 55.4 percent from the field and 23.5 percent from three in his 15 games with the Kings.

Building chemistry this offseason

Inconsistency has seemingly been the only consistent thing Fox has dealt with since he was drafted by the Kings. Now, with Sabonis as his clear running mate going forward, there is a chance for the both of them to build some chemistry throughout this offseason. Both Fox and Sabonis made it clear they plan to meet up with one another and their other teammates this offseason

“We didn’t have much time to practice and get together and know all the sets, defensive schemes, and everything. That’s why I’m excited for the summer. We’re gonna get together as a group and try to build on things early before training camp even starts and I think that’s gonna help us a lot. The more we play with one another, the more we get a feel of each other. We have a lot of time out there everybody has that fire and passion that wants to play, so that’s half the job. We just gotta make it work together, now,” Sabonis said. “I’ll personally try and go out and see some guys individually and work on our two-man game, work on our chemistry. The more people that can come, the better. Definitely try and meet up in the summer, most the team, if we can get them to work out together… The more we kind of work together, it’s gonna be better. We have big goals for next season.”

While the location of these workouts is still uncertain, as is a good portion of the returning roster, that will be figured out in due time. When Fox was asked about linking up with Sabonis and the rest of the roster this offseason, he emphasized the importance of constant communication as an ideal way to grow chemistry.

“Just to try to get some weeks in together and working out. Just being around each other. I think that’s kinda what builds chemistry,” Fox said. “From GMs down, and players, just trying to be around each other this summer. So, those things are definitely in the works. We’re definitely talking about that a lot.”

Finding the right coach and roster for next year

Sacramento’s head coaching position is officially vacant for the 2022-23 NBA season. Interim head coach Alvin Gentry was relieved of his coaching duties less than an hour prior to Fox and Sabonis speaking with the media on Monday morning, which obviously made it a popular topic during questioning.

The two of them gave varying answers when asked about their desires to be involved in the coaching decision.

“Yeah, I would like to be part of it and talk to everyone,” Sabonis said. “Give them my input and what I think, what I’ve seen, what could work, what could help.”

Sabonis was blunt with his response, while Fox took a bit more of a laid-back approach.

“I wouldn’t necessarily say I want input or anything like that. But, I guess just being in the loop, I guess I would call it. I just hope that we can find somebody that we can have for a long time and continue to help us develop into a winning team,” Fox said. “For me, I’m not thinking too much into the head coaching thing. You know, let the front office do what they do. I mean, I have trust in them. If they ask me, I’ll give my two cents but I’m not really going into it thinking like that. But, just someone who that’s, I guess, just gonna instill discipline and try to change the culture. You know, obviously, we’ve talked about that before”

While finding the right head coach for this roster is undeniably vital, it is far from the only decision that Monte McNair, Wes Wilcox, and the rest of Sacramento’s currently changing front office will be making this season. Significant roster alterations are expected to take place throughout the course of this offseason as well.

“Most winning teams are kinda built the same. You got your two, three, maybe four guys, and everything else is kinda length and shooting,” Fox said regarding roster building. “So, just being built like that, I mean, I think we have a pretty good foundation where we’re at. But, obviously, you can never have too much length and too much shooting in the NBA. That’s at a premium.”

Expect substantial changes to take place within the Sacramento Kings organization and roster this offseason surrounding the duo of De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, some of which are already underway. Fox has dealt with continuous turnover with this organization and strives for some consistency with the right group.

“I think a lot of guys, to be their best selves, need structure as far as an organization, teammates, coaches. Obviously, it hasn’t been the best since I’ve been here but that’s why we wanna build toward the future and have that structure in place and just be consistent in everything we’re doing as far as practicing, working out, going into a game. But, not having that just yet, for me, I think I’ll definitely be better once I have that, but at the end of the day I go out there every day and I go play basketball. I’ve been doing that my whole life and it’s never gonna change regardless of the situation I’ve been in,” Fox said. “It’s definitely been difficult, I would say, you know, kinda coming into the situation. But, like I’ve always said, you wanna be a part of that team that kinda turns it around and that’s never changed. I wanna be a winner at the end of the day. That’s how I go into every game, into every season, trying to win every single game that I step my foot on the court and I wouldn’t say its more important than any other season, but, going into it you just… you don’t wanna lose, at the end of the day. You’re not trying to lose and it’s a difficult thing and it’s hard to do. It’s definitely hard to do in the NBA and it’s hard to try to turn a team and a franchise down, but its something that I’m willing to put the work in to change, and I think if you change here, it’s not like changing that anywhere else, truthfully.”

McNair will be speaking to the media on Tuesday morning regarding this past season, the future of the coaching staff and roster, and more.

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andy_sims
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April 12, 2022 10:08 am

Fox is a bright young man, and it’s great that he and Sabonis want to spend time working together in the offseason.

I’m not as certain of the “significant roster alterations” as some, just because there are so many moving parts. They are certainly needed, but there are just so many ways that it could play out, that other than packaging Holmes with (maybe) Barnes or a pick to get a legit 3&D guy, you start getting into cap stuff, and I just sort of trail off

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April 12, 2022 12:38 pm
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Good points. I just don’t think the pieces are there where one or two moves could result in a sustainable turnaround. Reality needs to settle in and a significant rebuild needs to get started. Even if you make a couple of win now moves sacrificing future draft capital it will only result in a non sustainable low end playoff entry that will fade quickly and bring us back to the abyss.

Barnes, Holmes, Holiday, Harkless and Len need to be moved immediately for draft capital and cap space. I’m actually hoping we can cancel Holmes’ contract. I was screaming at the mountain top last off-season not to overpay for Holmes and we ran right into the iceberg. 3 years at $30mil with a team option in year 3 was the max offer I would have given him. He’d basically be an expiring this next season.

I’d also move Fox and Holiday to Boston for Pritchard, Nesmith, Horford, 2022 first, 2023 second and 2024 first. I’d wait on the draft balls and if Portland gets a top 5 pick, I’d move Sabonis to Portland for their 2022 pick and 2023 first and Collins. You then potentially can walk away with Murray, Duren, Johnson or Mathurin, Koloko, Juzang and Timme in this upcoming draft. You start the next season with a roster similar to this and two first rounds picks in 2023 and 2024. The team won’t win but it will be exciting and improving throughout the season and we’d have a future to be optimistic about.

Mitchell, Pritchard
Mathurin, TD,
Murray, Juzang, Nesmith
Duren, Timme, Collins
Horford, Koloko, Queta, maybe Jones

Horford would be an expiring and I’d move him at the trade deadline for a second rounder in 2023.

2023 – our first round pick and Portlands first round pick, our second round pick and another from Horford trade.

2024 – our first round pick, Boston’s first round pick, our second.

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April 12, 2022 12:39 pm
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The pieces are Not there.

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April 13, 2022 12:37 am
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I just want to push back a little on cancelling Holmes’ contract. One can have a discussion about his value to contract, etc, but the grounds for cancelling Holmes contract would be that the allegations against him are true. Besides that being a very sad thing for Richaun’s child (and his whole family), just from a fan perspective, having a very likeable team member tarnished that way would not be worth the salary relief.

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April 13, 2022 5:07 am

I have no opinion on Holmes’ off court issues because I don’t have any facts. I was only speaking from a basketball perspective and from that standpoint I’d prefer to have his cap space. I wish him well personally.

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April 13, 2022 10:47 am
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We hear the line about “significant roster alterations” (or “moves,” or “changes,” etc etc) every damn year. It’s what every front office knows it has to say when the team is bad and fans are unhappy.

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April 12, 2022 10:18 am

Hopefully Fox will get traded for someone who plays defense and Sabonis can switch from loving playing with Fox to loving winning games.

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April 12, 2022 11:02 am

I cringed when Sabonis said he was playing for the national team this summer. Flashbacks to Bogi coming into training camp tired or dinged up….

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April 12, 2022 3:23 pm
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I wouldn’t expect Lithuania to go as deep as Serbia in any international competition. Domas should still get a chance at rest.

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April 12, 2022 10:19 pm
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Sabonis is a true competitor. Sabonis is not a true KAnGZ player. He wants to compete at a high level. When you play for the KaNGZ international basketball is the best option for that.

Hopefully he does not get hurt or wear himself down. I do respect the fact that he wants to compete and represent something bigger than himself.

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April 12, 2022 11:38 am

Sabonis is the leader this team needs and that Fox, for all his virtues, doesn’t seem capable of being. Their answers to the coach-input question were telling. Sabonis: a firm, direct “yes, I want my voice heard.” Fox: “Eh, I’m not focused on that.” This isn’t a knock on Fox, it’s a nod to Sabonis and the importance of his presence. He is establishing himself as this team’s leader, and thank goodness for that.

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April 12, 2022 12:28 pm
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I read it more as Fox trying to prevent anyone from thinking that any new coach is going to require his approval, but I think your larger point is pretty accurate. Under the circumstances, Fox taking himself out of the mix might be the best thing.

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April 12, 2022 1:39 pm
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Maybe I’m old school, but I think its funny in this day and age that people think input from the players means diddly squat when it comes to coaching hires unless that input is from one LeBron James. No offense to Sabonis or Fox but I think that whatever vision Monte has for this team, he should go and find the coach HE thinks can best implement that plan. Sabonis may not even be here in 2 years. Or Fox, for that matter.

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April 12, 2022 2:08 pm
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Oh I agree, I doubt Sabonis will actually have much input, if any, over the next hire. But I like how he wants to assert himself and provide the input, and is confident enough in his position (earned, due to his talent and production) to say so publicly. It’s what leaders do in the modern NBA, for better or worse.

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April 13, 2022 9:41 am
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I think what Jerry said is likely true, in that if Fox & Sabonis expressed strong reservations about a potential hire, that McNair would need to take that into account. Neither player is a diva, so as GM, I’d want to dig into what led to this kind of reaction.

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April 12, 2022 8:55 pm
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I took it more as Fox knows he already got that input after he helped chase mean Dave out.

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April 13, 2022 10:48 am

In retrospect, dumping Dave Joerger for yelling at Buddy Hield and asking more of De’Aaron “Part-Time” Fox was a questionable move.

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April 14, 2022 12:07 pm
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I have said over the years that was the last and only coach to actually hold these guys accountable. With that accountability they had success. Coddling these guys have resulted nothing but losses.

I would argue that fox had arguably his most complete year with Dave as his coach that 39 win season.

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April 12, 2022 11:55 am

So after significant roster turnover, an all-new coaching staff, and turnover in the front office, things will definitely get better!

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April 12, 2022 12:20 pm
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31 wins, here we come!

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April 12, 2022 2:09 pm
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In a few seasons. They need time to gel, install the new system, deal with COVID, heal from injuries, recover from India, and handle a billion other things that every other team handles without turning into excuses for perennial ineptitude.

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April 12, 2022 2:50 pm
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Of course it is impossible to evaluate a new coach until they have a full year to implement their system. So let’s just call next season a coaching development season and talk again in April 2023.

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April 12, 2022 3:04 pm
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And then we fire the GM, but retain the coach since he is relatively new. And now the GM is working with a coach that he did not fire, so we will have to flesh that out.
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April 12, 2022 5:50 pm
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Did Vivek tell you that, because that sounds llke the way he thinks?

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April 12, 2022 10:23 pm
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Vivek did set out to disrupt basketball. Do the opposite of the standard process that works for everyone.

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April 12, 2022 8:27 pm
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It’s either that or stay the same. Not sure what else to say besides the season is over and there is a very dim light that’s flickering at the end of the tunnel.

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April 12, 2022 10:25 pm
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I hope the dim light is a fuse being lit to blow this organization up and rid it of the stupidity.

Realistically the dim light is the plan for a play in loss.

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April 12, 2022 12:40 pm

Anyone have any thoughts about Fox’s comment about most good nba teams being built around two, three, maybe four guys and the rest is length and shooting?

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April 12, 2022 1:23 pm
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My thoughts are…he is correct.

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April 12, 2022 1:42 pm
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So we’re, like, halfway there with (maybe) 2 guys to build around and a few bench guys with length and shooting?
+1: Good thing Mitchell can shoot, eh?

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April 12, 2022 2:04 pm

I dont know how Monte turns us into anything more than an 8th seedish team. And even then, it’s not guaranteed we are that. They are going to go for a playoff spot and then leave us in mediocrity after that.

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April 12, 2022 2:40 pm
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Mediocrity would be a massive step up. As well as a level that we’ve only reached maybe 10 seasons out of the 37 the team has been in Sacramento.

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April 12, 2022 3:33 pm
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Mediocrity would be a massive step up

This. I consistently don’t understand some people’s aversion to mediocrity at this point with the Kings. I will be more than happy to argue and debate about how to get out of the middle tier of NBA teams (sneaking into playoffs 1-2 times), when the Kings are not in the bottom tier.

It’s not often teams skip the middle and go right to the top. Get out of the bottom (assuming you don’t trade multiple firsts) and then worry about building from the middle.

There is a history of more teams doing this than tanking your way for 2-4 seasons and quickly ending up towards top.

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April 12, 2022 5:43 pm
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It’s not often teams skip the middle and go right to the top. Get out of the bottom (assuming you don’t trade multiple firsts) and then worry about building from the middle.

There is a history of more teams doing this than tanking your way for 2-4 seasons and quickly ending up towards top.

Amen.

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April 13, 2022 10:21 am
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In my mind, the thing is what are your goals? Because i am gonna go out on a limb and say that the goal of at least half the league is winning a championship. That means that a large majority falls short of reaching it’s goal.

So how does that work if your goal is just reaching the goddarn play-offs for once?

For instance, Monte said the following about the draft the other day: “We want a guy who’s going to impact day one and for hopefully years and years to come… regardless of position
The emphasis seems more on the day one impact than getting a guy that can take the team to the next level 3-4 years down the road…

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April 13, 2022 10:34 am
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McNair has said repeatedly that they don’t want to make the playoffs one year and then go backward, that they want to build something sustainable.

I’m not a fan of a lot of what I feel like are transparent BS McNair has peddled (“Luke Walton is the coach who is going to get us to the playoffs.”) but he has been clear on that point.

I’m hoping they do some real talent acquisition this offseason. Being “disciplined” is all fine and good, but you have two seasons to hold on to Sabonis, and I wonder if he’s a guy who might choose a better team over more money.

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April 13, 2022 10:57 am
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Yeah, I’m not buying that. Maybe he did think that before, but he knows that he now only has two years to make enough progress to keep Sabonis here, as you pointed out as well.

Again, the emphasis is on getting impact guys NOW, and I wouldn’t be surprised if Monte will package the pick for a win-now (veteran) player.

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April 13, 2022 11:42 am
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Again, the emphasis is on getting impact guys NOW, and I wouldn’t be surprised if Monte will package the pick for a win-now (veteran) player.

I’ll be surprised if this doesn’t happen. I think in the Kings grunt office definition, it would be trading a first for an expiring contract that’s the problem, not trading a first for a veteran at all. Let’s hope if/when they do this, it’s not for a middling bench player.

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April 13, 2022 11:59 am
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So how does that work if your goal is just reaching the goddarn play-offs for once?

Think you answered your own question…if they haven’t in 16 years reached their goal of reaching the playoffs, why would they readjust it higher? Great to have high expectations, but also realistic expectations based on your past performance.

If my goal is to run an 8 minute mile, but have never broken 10 min, I don’t change my goals and training to run a 6 minute mile. I should do better at adhering or changing my plan to make it to 8 mins first.

Kings just haven’t had a great plan or execution to reach that middling goal yet.

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April 12, 2022 5:20 pm

with some cautious optimism surrounding the team heading into next year

Huh?

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April 12, 2022 6:21 pm

Like the positives from Fox and Ox but unless Kings get two more players of their caliber and a creative coach get prepared for number 17 .

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April 12, 2022 6:41 pm

No need to listen to Fox and Sabonis. Here’s what they are thinking.

Sabonis – What did I ever do to deserve this. All I do is work my butt off trying to be the best basketball player I could be and I get dumped to this atrocious franchise as a thank you. I’ll work my rear off again for this franchise next year but unless a miracle happens in the lottery or trade market, I’ll be quietly asking for a trade. If that doesn’t happen, I’ll take my talent to the free agent market in two years. I’m a two time allstar, I’m sure there’s plenty of teams who want me on a max contract. I’m going to pick one that has a chance to compete for a championship.

Fox – Man things keep getting worse. I’m glad we got Sabonis but that’s not enough for me to want to be here long term. I really like the money there paying me but after awhile when you don’t see much happening that’s positive, the money is not enough to want to be here. I’ll still get paid on another team so I’m going to start to quietly ask to be moved. I have to be careful however I want to win but I also want to be where I’ll still be considered the guy.

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April 13, 2022 9:44 am
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I don’t know that I even trust you to know what you’re thinking.

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April 12, 2022 7:02 pm

I like this roster–top 10 are really good, including Harrison Barnes who fans on this site seem to not appreciate. Would love to hear insights from people who really know what they’re talking about–like Doug Christie, Jerry Reynolds and others.

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April 12, 2022 7:16 pm

I’m glad you like them I guess someone has to like them. For the record there are not 5 rosters worse than Sac in the league. I’m watching two playin teams in the West right now and they are miles better than the Kings.

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April 12, 2022 9:01 pm
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Just watching these play in games is so depressing. Knowing that if the Kangz made it it would be a 40 point blowout.

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April 12, 2022 9:31 pm

Edwards is the real deal.

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April 13, 2022 8:35 am

Love Barnes when he is consistently aggressive, but I don’t that guy exists. I really don’t get it either.

Also, I have heard Doug give player analysis, so I’ll sum it up: All of them are great and special.

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April 12, 2022 9:31 pm

Edwards is showing why he’s the next Great Talent in the NBA. That man is ballin!!

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April 13, 2022 11:44 am
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It’s almost like getting high draft picks is important.

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April 13, 2022 1:23 pm
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Getting lucky in the lottery is helpful, too. As is picking the right player as the Wolves did.

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