The Sacramento Kings are trading Nemanja Bjelica to the Miami Heat, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Sacramento is finalizing a deal to send Nemanja Bjelica to the Miami. Heat, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 25, 2021
The Kings will receive Moe Harkless and Chris Silva, according to Woj.
Miami is sending Moe Harkless and Chris Silva to the Kings, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/qcIwNnme3t
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 25, 2021
It’s no surprise that the Kings are trading Bjelica. Bjelly is on an expiring contract and has been unhappy with his role on the Kings this season. It’s interesting that the Kings got actual player in return, as it was expected that Bjelica might only fetch a second round pick.
Neither Harkless nor Silva have played much for Miami this year. We’ll have to see if they are part of a larger Kings move, if they’ll be waived, or if the Kings plan to keep either around for the rest of the year. Harkless is an expiring contract and Silva has a team option for next year.
As ESPN’s Bobby Marks notes, the Kings will need to open a roster spot to complete this trade.
Sacramento will need to open a roster spot in the trade
Sacramento
M. Harkless- $3.6M
C. Silva- $1.5M and $1.8M (Team)Miami
N. Bjelica- $7.15M (bird rights)
$3.3M below the tax
Opens up a roster spot— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) March 25, 2021
Loved Nemanja. Hope Miami makes it to the finals again.
Pshhhh yea right, they would get their cheeks clapped my Brooklyn and Philadelphia
Nobody is stopping Brooklyn for the next 2-3 years. Not even, Lebron.
Hope you’re right, but I have my doubts.
Durant has missed most of the year. Their combination of depth and Star power. It’s sick. Personally, I don’t think Philly has a chance against a healthy Nets team.
So you love matador defenders and slow footed shot jackers who pretend like they’d be anywhere but on the court playing hoops.
Bjelica was decent to good two years ago, and the reason his production and quality of play fell off the cliff is because he has NOT worked hard enough on his body or craft.
And this is a player to love? Sorry, no. He is not serious enough about his career for my taste.
And this is a guy who also allegedly REFUSED to play when Bagley was put ahead of him in the rotation.
How is that commendable?! With both Bjelica and Joseph, fans are exceedingly cordial when it is unearned. In fact, when you thank them for their “professionalism” it usually means they have NO game.
Fantastic subheader, G.
I’ve like Harkless since he came out of school, although I don’t really know how he’s been more recently. He’s expiring, which is probably the point. Silva’s deal has less than $2 mil left on it after this season which is a team option, and he seems to have pretty good rebounding chops. Hopefull they’ll get some court time to be evaluated, but I’d guess they’re gone after the season.
I have always liked harkless too.. I think he will be the stopgap for when we trade Barnes. I can see monte going after smaller players that are more versatile. Hali, Harkless, Wright, maybe get Nesmith and a first rounder for Barnes, be able to resign Holmes. Maybe get a low first rounder for Bagley… draft a stretch 4
have a bunch of 6-3 to 6-7 guys with a small ball center..
I hope that you are correct. We’ve got about an hour and a half and we’ll know for sure.
Best of luck to you, Bjelly. You sure deserved better.
Nothing but the best for Nemanja. Played hard and well for the Kings and I love his game. Hope he kills it in Miami
Good for Bjelly.
These first two deals better just be appetizers.
I think that the phones are going to be ringing for Harrison now that Gordon is in Denver. This next hour might get interesting.
I know they don’t play the same position, but I wonder if Ainge holds with just the Fournier move.
And Vivek is telling Monte not to answer…I hope I’m wrong.
Who else was in the running for Barnes? I’m beginning to beleive those sources saying Vivek sees Barnes as part of the playoff run next year what a joke if this is true
Lets hope!! Its looking like dallas is the only one left as a suiter for Barnes since Boston and Denver are out I’ll be extremely disappointed if this is an owner meddling situation there’s no way we should push for a 10th seed not considering how top heavy with stars this year’s draft is.
You don’t think Boston might still want to flip Fournier and trade exception for Barnes? If we can get a pick out of it, that’s a good deal for both sides.
That’s what I’m thinking. Philly and Miami just got deeper, so my hope is that Ainge gets real desperate.
Silva, Harkless and Wright are now your main course. Indulge.
Good for Bjelly. Not sure what was in it for the Kings though.
No picks. We are truly going for it.
We have now acquired Wright and Harkless (if he stays) to fortify our bench for the run.
Gonna miss ya Nemanja, I still have the Houston Game Winner DVR’d. Never deleting it.
Isn’t this also to clear space to possibly re-sign Holmes next year?
Nope, Belly is off the books after this season.
If they wanted the flexibility to do that they wouldn’t have added salary with Delon Wright.
Unless they make a move to shed him or Bagley or Barnes or Buddy here in a few hours or in the offseason.
Which begs the question, might as well trade Holmes right?
‘Casm’d?
I’m always sort of happy when they send off the players I root for to greener pastures.
I especially enjoyed Bjelica’s press conferences. He always was very open about things and in this one in particular seemed genuinely excited:
I wanted Harkless a couple of years ago at the deadline. Not so much now, but as an expiring, whatever.
Anyone else notice that these two trades the Kings have done have cut significant salary from this year’s sheet? Is that an ominous sign?
So they have saved a couple mill this year, but added salary for next year?
This one makes no sense if you aren’t planning on keeping them. I mean, it is all on the periphery, but maybe they are just doing NB a solid by moving him to Miami.
Well, Silva has a team option for next year on his contact, Harkless is expiring…so at worst we keep Silva around. Very interested to see what happens in the next few hours because so far this could just be to remain competitive for the play-in, or make a bigger splash
It’s no secret that the Kings have, just like all other teams, lost a loooot of money this pandemic, so I wouldn’t be surprised if that played a part.
I fully expect a move to Seattle after this season
Got any stock tips? I’m interested in being homeless as soon as possible.
Idk. Starbucks probably. Here that’s big in Seattle prob.
Buy Gamestop!
Amazon IPO.. that would be good
Why keep spending on salaries for subpar players in a year where you have no fan revenue and aren’t going to the post season, though?
it gives McNair some extra cash to spend next season though. That could matter if there is any concern about their willingness to go over the cap to sign Holmes or use the full MLE.
Bye Bjelly!
I’m glad he’s going to a fully functional franchise. I still think he was one of our better players over the past couple seasons.
Bjelly scored 25 points against the Heat a month ago. Tryout worked.
Buddy lights up the Celtics every year.
Can I pray for a miracle?
Get buckets, Nemanja
Stuff is happening:
Philadelphia is acquiring OKC’s George Hill for Tony Bradley, Terrance Fergusson and two future second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. Austin Rivers goes to OKC as part of a three-way deal.
Toronto has traded Norm Powell to Portland for Gary Trent and Rodney Hood, sources tell ESPN.
I really wanted Tony Bradley as a Holmes replacement. Now I will hope the Nets are willing to give up Claxton for Holmes.
Great idea to get far weaker players ! Two steps back- great plan !
Man, adding the third-best distance shooter in the league to Portland’s back court is just nuts. They may win games with zero points in the paint.
I went over to BlazersEdge on SB Nation, and they seem to be unimpressed this deal, thinking Gary Trent and Powell were equals. They have not watched enough Raptor basketball. Powell is what Trent hopes to be, from my perspective.
Trent is very good, but at the moment, Powell is the better asset. It’s a good trade for both teams.
Trent is much younger, no? And how long is his contract?
RFA after this season
Thanks, and Powell is unrestricted, right?
Has a player option he will surely turn down so in all intensive purposes, yes.
But he’s expiring. I think with that same logic its a great get for the Raptors as they are analogous. He is a lottery grade prospect IMO. For an expiring is good business. Powell’s impressed no doubt but I don’t think he moves their fortunes all that dramatically, and he has a payday waiting.
Philly getting Hill means they’re out on Lowry according to Woj. 1
Damn, are the Lakers actually gonna get Kyle for nickels and pennies?
I think you could argue wanting a 2nd over Silva (I would), but we have an option, and he is worthy of intrigue. Fine with it. Worst case we clear the deck the same way we would have with Bjelica with the both oof them while doing Bjelly a solid.
Still the directions or purpose of these trades in totality is not yet clear personally. Hope they go tank oppose to play in. It would be foolish in my view not to.
Watching that Houston game winner on the TV screen with my mom will always be remembered ¤ï¸ Good luck in Miami!
So did Boston take Fournier into their TPE?
Easy with the language Adam, this is a family site!
Manson Family, maybe.
I liked Silva in the draft. Great athlete and defender. Was shocked he went undrafted.
https://twitter.com/HeatNationCom/status/1349881532341600256
He’s a guy that could be re-signed for next to nothing if he looks good in the remaining games. I hope he gets the chance to show out.
Not as long as Whiteside is on the team and Walton is coaching it.
The Kings have to cut or move a player to complete the trade. Whiteside would be my first candidate!
But what about Metu… can’t stunt future all stars growth
Exactly
Good luck Bjelly, I love your game. I agree, you should have started over Bagley.
Best of luck to you, Bjelly!
NBA Radio on Sirius is killing Orlando for these moves…meanwhile I’m wishing I was an Orlando fan right now.
So how did Miami absorb Nemanja’s deal into their cap sheet? Aren’t they over the tax line?
What is our roster situation like right now? We brought back 2 for 1, are we over the limit? If so, then I would think a release, buy out, or another trade is inevitable.
Whiteside is def gone, so that solves the issue temporarily. But, the roster situation will get interesting if they do a Barnes trade. Most people believe that type of trade would require the Kings taking multiple players back.
Did they cut Whiteside? Didn’t see his name mentioned.
well I think it’s safe to assume he’s gone.
A certain poster here is going to be inconsolable.
I like what Whiteside brings and small bursts, we seem to play better when he plays in small bunches
Will be interesting. I don’t see Whiteside leaving if they’re trying to make the play-in. If these are the only moves, that seems to me like that’s what’s happening.
https://twitter.com/James_HamNBCS/status/1375137079366201345
Holy cow:
Oklahoma City now has a projected 34 draft picks over the next 7 years. 17- First 17- Second
Take notes Kings front office.
I think as it stands, it’s pretty clear the Kings are not going to be rebuilding this way. I’d prefer that type of rebuild but I don’t think it’s in the cards.
I’m not sure that anyone will ever rebuild this way. A lot of things came together very nicely for them.
I mean, isn’t that basically what Houston and New Orleans have done as well? They don’t have quite that many picks but they have a ton of them now.
Yeah, that hasn’t worked over the last eight years, and it’s not going to work over the next eight either.
I’m not saying it’ll work but as of this moment they don’t appear to be interested in going after a bunch of picks.
It all depends on who is doing the talent evaluation and acquistion.
I am optimistic and encouraged by McNair so far, I concur with everything he has done, or tried to do (trade for DeVincenzo, for example).
This new guy is not Vlade, drafting bean pole cutiepie Justin Jackson and Harry Giles, the man with two wrecked knees with a mid first rounder when he could have been had more rightfully from risk/reward standpoint as a free agent or second rounder.
Our team was being run by an amateur. Now we are only being coached by one. The new GM is impressive so far. It is only the pessimistic and sentimental handing out false praise to checked out slackers like Bjelica who fail to recongnize this.
Now trade Bagley…..let’s go!!!
That’s insane. Presti is going with a small market model to either hitting in the draft or trade picks for a star because he knows no star player is going to come to OKC via free agency.
He has one young star in Gilgious-Alexander !
Hopefully McNair takes note, because we have Haliburton as our SGA.
He gutted the team so they are primed for a high pick this year. SGA and that guy, and build from there.
The fact that they have the same record as the Kings is hilarious to me.
They will probably surpass Sac in a year or 2. They also have Dort.
They are ahead of the Kings now in terms of assets.
They’re ahead of every team in terms of assets.
Oh I’m sure they’ll surpass the Kings at some point soon. The thing I think is funny is that even though they have shipped off everybody, they are still just as competitive as the Kings. One team is actively trying to be terrible and one is (sort of) trying to compete.
The also have a lot of very interesting young guys in Poku, Roby, Bazley, Maledon and Brown.
Yup. Love what they’re doing.
They’re gonna make the biggest trade in NBA history watch.
6 1st rounders for KAT in 2023 when KAT finally wants out. Or do they wait for Giannis to force out?
Either way, they are in AMAZING shape.
They could theoretically add two first rounders, trade for a star or two, and use those stars as a draw for a big signing. They have all the assets they need to make BIG moves whenever they want.
Will be interesting to see what happens, but the trend now is for players to make the jump to the nba too early. OKC might be fielding a high school team that needs baby sitters. 2021 might be the most overrated and over hyped draft ever.
At some point it is overkill when you only need 8-9 high quality players to advance deep into the playoffs and won the “chip”. Danny Ainge did the same thing to lesser degree 8-10 years ago starting with the Nets trade of Pierce and KG, IIRC, and that kind of worked out, but he’s still searching for a core group.
Look what the Jazz did by comparison. They are friggen 32-11 this year because they found 7-8 core players they can count on. They did not “tear it down” they just tinkered around Donovan and Gobert until they found the right mix.
The Jazz blueprint is OUR strategy to team building, so it would seem. Fox is our Mitchell, becoming his equal and may surpass him.
Liked Bjelica, his strengths were good but his weaknesses were really bad. For 3 month rentals, the Kings hopefully improved their defense and rebounding, while losing a little shooting and playmaking from the stretch four. All just 3 month rentals, and doing Bjelica a solid.
To me, all of these trades signal that the Kings are hoping/planning to move Buddy (keep Barnes) at the deadline. Move Haliburton into the starting lineup and Delon Wright as your 6th man playmaker point guard off the bench.
Harkless seems to be the long lost bench SF/PF that the Kings have been trying to find for awhile – similar to the hopes of Shumpert, Brewer, or even Bazemore.
What is going on with Jabari Parker though?
https://twitter.com/sheridanhoops/status/1375138607346954254
LOL.
Come on…
Sheridan’s a joke though. The Kings have plenty of bench bigs at this point. Whiteside is expendable regardless of what their intentions are.
That’s true it is Sheridan who can’t be taken seriously. Still, it sounds like something the Kings would do lol.
The one constant in this world
If the Kings turn down assets for Whiteside because Playoff Play-In!, I will…. I don’t know what I will do. Probably nothing, because I’m a Kings fan. But I will THINK about it!
Seriously. Another billboard? Protest? How do we send a message they would hear?
Yeah if they could get an actual asset for Whiteside and they turn it down because “play-in” that would be insane.
Insane. Also known as par for the course.
It’s especially insane because Whiteside definitely wouldn’t help them get closer to the play-in game anyway!
What kind of asset do you think will be returned for Whiteside? I do it for a decent second-rounder, but I don’t know. He’s off the books in six weeks regardless.
Literally any pick would be a win IMO. Whiteside is basically worth nothing but the idea that they wouldn’t trade him to push for the play-in is just absurd.
Javale McGee got a young big and two 2nd rounders in return.
McGee is better than Hassan but that’s a haul for the Cavs.
The Lakers really need a competent rebounder/shotblocker with AD out for a while. Gotta be something decent we can get back.
Team Vivek and Team McNair are the two bidding teams per Woj.
I actually checked to see if this was true, because it’s so believable.
I should have put per Adam Schefter ð
AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
The play-in means NOTHING. Stop it!
Good for Bjelica and good for the Heat but I’m not sure what this does for the Kings. If they’re trying to make a run for a playin spot I don’t think this improves their chances. I also don’t see how it improves the future.
Team Bagley must be doing some hot yoga!
Lord give him the strength!
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Team Bagley is still looking to fill his own bank account off his sons’ names.
Not sure if it’s sad, funny, or both, but for the last couple decades the most exciting days of Kings’ seasons for the fans are the trade deadline and draft day, as for a brief moment we actually think “Maybe we’re about to see something that will make us not suck anymore!”. Like that first week after New Years when I actually think I’ll shed that weight before I recommence my sloth and continue to be a fat sack of sh!t.
Monte, I wanted to believe that you’d go full Orlando Magic but you haven’t. I no longer support you.
I’m having a drink at lunch, because fuck it, I deserve it.
Seriously, swing big. The great thing about being rock-bottom is if you swing and miss you’re no worse for it. But for the love of God, do something that could actually matter!
I guess I’m not really built to ever assume that things can’t get worse. I’ve never seen any evidence of it, in any aspect of life. It’s a terribly naive thing to believe.
Kings basketball is and has been unwatchable for nearly 20 years. They may be able to make themselves even moreso, but it’ll be indistinguishable to our fanbase at this point. Like a prisoner being moved from the cell that smells mostly like urine, to the one that smells completely like urine, you eventually become nose-blind to the nuance between the two.
I’ll drink to more mediocrity.
I often start my day by looking in the mirror and saying that exact same thing.
Whiteside would be a decent stopgap in the short-term. Getting anything of use back would be a win. The Lakers are hot garbage right now and need to do something.
One Hour Left!
Raptors are up to something:
Lowry is on the move.
Sure looks that way.
We were wrong, it seems.
I feel like we’re just waiting on a Whiteside move now.
If that’s all we do, I’m going to be extremely unhappy.
Same. So far all the Kings have done is cut salary this year and add salary for next year which makes keeping Holmes even harder.
No likely impact here, but the Clips seem to know that playoff Rondo is the best Rondo.
For all of Rondo’s flaws, he’s a winner and leader.
Not gonna lie, this might be the Clippers’ missing piece. Especially if LeBron or AD or not healthy in the playoffs.
That’s a fantastic pick up for the Clips. They really needed a pure Pg. He makes everyone around him better. Like a second coach on the floor.
Monte got 20 minutes to prove he’s got some degree of creativity, otherwise he’s just another in a long line of unimaginative GMs.
Even worse, it would look like trying to win with minimal upgrades to bench vets, which is what Vlade failed at for years.
It’s got to be difficult going through life seeing intention and results as the same thing.
These trades look like Vlade is hiding under a desk.
That is an interesting move for the Clippers.
Preparing myself for a major let down.
1) The kings are strengthening their bench to make a playoff run.
2) Walton will be back next year with pretty much the same core and a better bench.
Which would equal no playoffs until 2023 at the earliest.
LOL, if that is the plan, we are fucked.
Seriously, long term screwed. Even Vlade could have picked up a couple of vets for the bench at the deadline.
I feel folks are just waiting on the buyout market.
10 min left. What I expected. Rearrange the deck chairs and hope for different results.
Now, I can start to see clearly. It wasn’t all Vlade’s fault.
I’m thinking we’re done for now, and that Barnes & Buddy will be moved in the offseason.
Wut.
https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1375158912211693569
Let’s hope this means Buddy is on the move and they’re not just replacing Justin James.
Buddy will be here as long as Vivek is here. I’ve accepted it ð
Kings still need to open two roster spots.
They are just gonna waive Parker and that dude they got yesterday, aren’t they.
Guy or James would be my first choices.
Guy is a two way.
This feels like Monte trying to build a bench for a run at the play-in, which, yikes…
Davis is only 23, and a RFA this offseason. There’s some long-term value there potentially.
And was named nba second team rookie soooo, upside if they actually play him
Adding a bunch of guys play close to single-digit minutes is a weird way to build a bench.
Solidifying the bench for the 10th seed. That is the plan.
Kid’s a pretty good shooter, cheap, and expiring. Possibilities!
Announce Barnes, Buddy, Bagley, and Jabari for Bradley Beal and Rui.
That’s why we have 16 players currently. To make a big move. McNair you thief you!
Huh:
For fucks sake.
Gives Luke someone to share hush hush settlement stories with.
Lonzo staying put.
…and it’s “officially” over.
Exhausted
What a joke. Must be nice to be on the job for a year and do almost nothing.
Same shit, different day. Time to start researching prospects expected to go in the late lottery. sigh…
Today makes it very clear who’s running the show in Sac. There is absolutely no doubt.
Well … that was underwhelming.
Woj bomb.
https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1375162797580034057
Dipo to Heat.
Why does Bjelica “deserve” anything ? The guy doesn’t play hard (did you happen to notice him getting yanked recently for not even attempting to box out and get a defensive board?) , has an apathetic & aloof demeanor, and has no muscle tone which reflects his work ethic in the weight room.
Good-bye and good riddens to the Two Bums in CoJoSlo and Bjelica who I said were NON-rotational players before the season began. Our GM is a genius!
I am not saying he reads my commentary on this site and acts accordingly, but I am not saying he doesn’t either. 🙂
Two down, one to go. Please send Bagley packing next, Mr. McNair, the anti-Vlade of GMs!
You gotta quit touching yourself, kid.
Hey Otis! How did Fox play last night?
He played great! Crazy, since I’ve always held that he’s a terrible basketball player. /s
Lowry staying put.
Only 3 notable deals around the league (Dipo, Vuc, Gordon). Seems a lot of the rumors were just sort of pulled out thin air.
Maybe Pop is the guy to get him on track.
Spurs have made an in-season trade for the first time since the invention of the light bulb.
Chriss was actually starting to play well last year with Kerr and Draymond mentoring him. Sucks he got hurt.
I’m disgusted as a fan of this team. This bad team did absolutely nothing to meaningfully improve its long-term prospects.
Silva and Davis are interesting prospects.
Fully agree.
How is Davis any better than Glenn Robinson III?
I mean that’s pretty easy. He’s younger and was developed by the Raptors who have a history of developing young guys like him. I don’t hate Davis. What I don’t like is that all this seems like is trying to build a bench in order to fail at making the play-in game. I don’t really understand what the point of that is.
The 2021 draft is grossly overrated, unless you get lucky with the ping pong balls and land in the top 3. I’d rather build a winning culture.
By rearranging the deck chairs? None of the players just acquired are going to help with building a winning culture.
Well, they all play D.
From the bench? The only one cracking the current rotation is Wright.
I don’t know what the rotation will look like, but I think it gets more competitive to get playing time, which can force guys to develop and play hard. I think Silva will jump over Metu in the rotation. I think there is the possibility of moving Buddy to the bench unit and trying out a handful of players in the starting 5.
This current starting lineup has actually been pretty good this year. The issue has been this team has no depth and they did without question get deeper. To what end? My guess is, Vivek told Monte the goal is to make the play-in game, which is an objectively stupid goal but I that’s what this looks like to me. It’s an attempt at needle threading which I am pretty sure will fail but I think that’s what’s going on.
The top 5 is exciting. Making the play-in wouldn’t build a winning culture IMO.
Mcnair is a figurehead. This whole thing reeks of Vivek.
This team will continue to be mediocre.
Chasing after a play in is The ceiling for this team.
I really don’t see much changing until Vivek sells.
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Keep pushing that rope.
This theory might make sense if Vivek had not replaced Vlade. Vlade proved himself incompetent, so if Vivek wanted to call the shots, he would have left Vlade in place as a pseudo authority, then superceded his decision-making when he saw fit.
You don’t hire a new GM if you ultimately want to be the one making the personnel decisions.
I mean he’s a few years younger than GR3, so the hope is that he would continue to develop. Davis had a pretty good rookie season.
But why give up a 2nd round pick for him? If you like him, he’s a RFA this summer and I doubt he was high on Toronto’s priority list.
they’d need to use a separate exception (or a S&T) to do that though since they’ll be over the cap. If Davis is worth keeping, then they can go over the cap to sign him since he’s an RFA, while preserving their ability to use the biannual and MLE on two additional players. Then they just have to hope that they can keep Holmes with the early bird.
Now I see he comes with some off court baggage. Wonderful.
From what I read, the case is over. DA tossed most of the charges (the biggies), and then he settled with a $1000 fine to get the remaining two taken care of.
I think the problem is the plan seems to be “Get the 10th pick in the draft”. That doesn’t sound all that appealing to me but YMMV.
Thrilled to be left out of that one.
And fuck Ainge, all the Celtics did was get worse.
Yeah what did the Celtics actually do? They swapped Theis for Fournier who will be an UFA at the end of the year. Honestly, that’s pretty damn underwhelming given all the hype around them heading into the deadline. Fournier is fine but I will be interested to see how he looks when he doesn’t have the ball all the time like he did in Orlando.
And they’re stuck with Mo Wagner. Nice work, everybody!
Man, Houston got a box of rocks for Dipo.
I might rather have the rocks.
Theres no way we’re done yet, right? Our major trade hasn’t been announced yet, right? Monte wants to create flexibility, yet all he’s done is acquire more players than we can hold on to and prevent us from resigning Richaun Holmes next year… wheres the flexibility?
Maybe 4 for 48 will be their offer?
The Wizards of the West. Let’s go over the cap and not make the playoffs. Sounds pretty dumb if you ask me.
Financial Flexibility? Assets? Big Picture? What Am I missing here?
Wizards of the West? The Wizards are the Kings of the East except not nearly as bad.
That’s a little harsh, even for the Wizards. At this point, I’d kill to have the same level of success the Wizards have had over the past 15 years. We haven’t even managed anything remotely close to that. LOL
Do you want the list alphabetically or in order of importance?
Kings, perhaps?
https://twitter.com/Murf56/status/1375167089468641286
If it’s the Kings, picks better be headed back our way for that act of charity.
send parker back to the Bulls!
Seriously, how long has everyone on here been complaining about how awful the bench is? Monte builds an immediately better bench by taking advantage of GMs desperate to open roster spots, and gives up literally nothing for it. If our new starting five is as good as the numbers say, then here’s a bench that might actually support them. Might be a little wishy washy in my part, but it’s not nothing. And there’s still plenty of time and options for the Holmes situation.
Also, did anyone on here really want Nesmith and the 27th pick, or Harris and the 30th pick, for Barnes? Come on, that’s not value. Live to fight another day.
Still, very disappointing when your mindset is that you should get everything that you want, and the sooner the better.
There’s a healthy contingent here that really doesn’t care about this year’s bench. There’s a smaller contingent that actually believes making the play-in game is important. You should direct this at that contingent.
Just to be clear, you and this larger, healthier contingent didn’t have any complaints about the bench this season? And all the complaints were from this smaller, dumber contingent, right? I just want to be able to look back and swiftly categorize everyone, so I can apologize directly to those I offended with my misdirection.
I’m just saying, generalities regarding the site members here are silly. There are a variety of opinions.
Agree. And while I intended hyperbole when saying “everyone on here” in an attempt to be emphatic, I also think it’s pretty safe to say few were happy with the bench. Cheers.
I would have liked Nesmith and the 19th pick, yes.
I’m of the same opinion. The organization didn’t get fleeced. The team is better today than it was yesterday. I’m a bit concerned about the reduction in flexibility with the addition of Delon, but that can be rectified in the off season.
They took advantage of what they could and didn’t make a desperate move. Would it have been exciting to have unloaded some bad contracts, sure, but it’s not the end of the world.
But is today as important as tomorrow?
This. The Kings are once again destined for the late lottery and have little cap flexibility this summer.
Lets see if our crafty GM can dump Bagley with the time remaining, if not then you can complain about cap flexibility.
LOL
Theoretically, these assets can be moved in the offseason or dumped. Hard to know what to think right now – if they were offered some crap deals, that’s fine. If they passed up the acquisition of draft assets/young players to chase the play-in game, that’s dumb as shit.
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You are spot on sir, and actually they were quite a few prominent posters clammoring for Nesmith and the 27th pick in exchange for HB, or even less (!), clueless fans wanting to set us back another decade with a horrendous Vlade-esque move.
Our GM is using the last few hours until the deadline to find a new home for Bagley, please let it be!
Deadline has come and gone, bro.
Damn.
Uhm…
Remember his comments are advising McNair on his decision making. That might be the problem here.
LOL, whatever. Bjelica and CoJoSlo are gone. It is a beautiful day!
And FWIW the same guy “who is taking my advice” picked Haliburton, a guy having a better rookie year than Fox. Have fun trying to reconcile why the GM taking my advice, hypothetically, is a “problem”.
McNair just traded the worst rotational player in the NBA for a guy with a nearly 5:1 assist ratio. Thats awesome!!!
Not everything is peaches and cream, though, we need to find a way to retain Holmes and that might have gotten tougher today.
We need to keep Holmes and pay him upwards of 12-15M for 4 years. That is going to be a challenge when the league is rejecting Bagley as a trade asset to free our cap money.
But I strongly contend that those hoping today was the day to “blow it up” by moving HB and Buddy were operating from a false narrative.
There’s just friggen wrong whether they want to admit it or not. With the exception of the blowout in PHI when we were tired on a back to baken has taken off w/o Marvin, he was the deadweight, the awkward fit, the rapper feigning ability as a basketball player.
We are kicking ass. We destroyed the Cavs at the end of our road trip, then dismantled the Hawks playing like a 4th or 5th seed.
So we are looking like a pretty good with NO bench, what happens if we get a good bench?!?
It is time for Kings fans to adjust their perspective, recognize we are not far off from being good, even very good.
Our template to become legitimate contenders is the Jazz NOT the Thunder.
Come on guys, open your mind and see the possibilities!
Deadline already passed my dude.
Heat going after Aldridge if he’s bought out. He’s a guy that doesn’t seem to have much left, but maybe a change of scenery refreshes him.
Miami is looking sneaky good again.
Butler has been as good as anyone in the league the past six weeks, and Adebayo has been showing some unicorn qualities. They may be able to regroup and cause some headaches.
Buddy and HB remain Kings. Woo-hoo! Yes it is sad we could not find a taken for Marvin, but I am sure it was not for a lack of trying.
But the silver lining is this: Bagley can be part of a second unit with Delon Wright and Metu that maybe can have some success?
Metu was impressive last night! I am higher on Metu than Bagley, he’s more comfortable in more situations. Metu needs to dramatically improve his defense, but he has the skills.
I think the injury can be productive for Marvin if he does a lot of heavy squats and sprints and works on his handles and touch with his right hand. He’s weak and uncoordinated and that has nothing to do with needing a “fresh start” with a new team. Marvin is a joke who needs to give up his useless hobby (rap music) and focus on his flailing career. I think the way the team is playing without him should be a heaping serving of humble pie if he is receptive to the signs.
Thats the most positive spin I can put on a bad situation when it is obvious we are good team without him and those who wanted us to blow it up today or the Cory Joseph of analysts in my opinion.
Lost in the excitement of the trade deadline is that we played a great game last night.
News flash, Kings fans, we are good. And last night and today, we got better!
For what it’s worth, all signs point to the idea that we’re not, in fact, good.
Really?
Fox is an emerging superstar, a thrilling player, who is absolutely obliterating defenses (despite the contentions of my man Otis) and last night we slaughtered the Hawks, who have been on a tear since their coaching change.
The Hawks played a very good game led by Bogi and Trae and Capella and still we emerged with the WIN.
That was a helluva impressive win last night. Did you miss the game?
So it is an objectively FALSE statement that ALL signs point to the fact “we’re not, in fact, good.”.
Try again. I will look forward to correcting you again, if necessary.
Well he did get his 3P% back over 33% last night, which is the true mark of an emerging superstar.
Did you get your timezones mixed up and only watch the 3rd quarter last night? The Kings beat the Hawks by 2.
It is a figure of speech. A squeeker or a slaughter counts the same in the standings.
Fox is an awesome, awesome player. I love the guy. It is sad you dont see that, which I saw from Day One, the day he was drafted, and before, when he was massacring Lonzo Bust.
But lets talk stats.
When Fox was struggling at 20 PPG, I said dont worry he will average 22-24 PPG. What happened? As of last night he is averaging 24.1 PPG. He’s incredible.
Teams have NO answer for him. NO answer. You think hes the same guy as last year? What are you watching?
And you want to cite his 3 point shooting? You are being disenguous when it is obvious he is obliterating the opponent.
His three ball is MONEY too. It just comes and goes, because it is his speed and juke moves that KILL. His deep ball is the bonus.
Why don’t you enjoy the awesomeness instead of resist?!?!
Fox basically does what he wants. He takes over when he wants. But that is not enough for you? You are being disenguous when it is clear as day Fox is a marvelous player.
Fox is easily the most talented player in Sacramento Kings history. The day he was drafted I said he will easily surpass any accomplishment by DeMarcus Boogie Cousins and that has happened.
There is NO shame in being wrong in your assessment. I am wrong. In fact the reason I am right a lot is because I am not afraid to be wrong. I admit when I am wrong.
But you can do better than be wrong and fail to admit as much. Fox is so fun. He’s the best thing that happened to this franchise since Webber and Bibby and J-Will. Stop pretending otherwise.
It’s amazing we lost a game this season, considering these “obliterations”.
You’re not a serious person.
is your thing with Fox that you just want to make sure we accurately evaluate him as a very good, but not great player? I have a hard time figuring out what your actually beliefs are on him.
My “thing” with Fox is not complicated – this team needs a superstar (or two) to talk about anything more than being a lower tier playoff team. Yet, this is the franchise player the Kings are building around.
He’s a fine player. He’s not a superstar. When he makes an All-Star team, then I think we can potentially talk about that – until then, I suppose we will keep parsing the more obscure data (for him personally and the team) and ignoring the fact that the bulk of the data doesn’t show exponential growth for him or his team (I mean, the record is the record).
And shit, we haven’t even talked about defense yet.
did you really need to put the quotes around thing? My point was I can’t really tell what you believe about Fox. Thank you for elaborating.
Looking back at it, I should have put quotes around “thing with Fox”. Sorry, just thought it implied I have an irrational dislike of the guy. Certainly not the case.
6 games under .500 is good? Spurs, Den, Clips, Dallas, Port,
Dubs and even Grizz are good.
Suns, Lakers and Utah are next level.
Where are the Kings good? You lost me.
If we are comparing the Kings to Houston or Minny, maybe Pels. In that case we’re good.
Reality: all those teams aforementioned will still be better than the Kings next year.
That’s the sad part. Barnes value won’t be any higher than it is now.
Hield will not flip a switch be any different than what he is.
I have no issues with Holmes. He’s a Top 20 Center. Undersized. But, valuable to this team.
Bagley: Kings are stuck with him for at least another year.
Do you have an issue with comprehension? 6 games under .500 is NOT relevant to my asssertion when I clearly stated what changed for our team was swapping out Bust Bagley for ROY Ty, moving Buddy and HB down a position that is likely more conducive to their respective skillsets.
That was the defining moment forced upon a braindead coach, a starting lineup that I advocated for before the season began (look it up!), that has obviously born fruit excluding the 76er game when we were on the second of a back-to-back after our BIG win in BOS.
Do fans realize how tenuous and fragile a lineup and rotation can be? One player in or out can make monumental difference? That is what has happened with Bagley sidelined, Ty inserted.
Even with our pathetic bench, we beat a very good team last night in the Hawks who played a very good game. So fans either need to adjust their perspective or ignore the objective reality.
Thankfully , our GM sees the reality and seeks to make it more promising!
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