The Kings have as much cap space as any team in the league, primed to make a huge splash to upgrade the team. There's just one problem: this free agent class is kind of terrible.

We know where some of the team's cap space will likely go: Marcus Thornton. His re-signing seems like as much of a no-brainer as any move since … uh … when was the last time the Kings signed their own free agent? Jeez. It's been a while. (50 ZillerBucks to whoever gets this.)

The Kings will get to the $49 million salary floor. That means adding $17 million and change in new salary. Petrie could do it in the "cheapest" long-term way possible by pumping up Thornton's first-year salary, bringing Dalembert back on a short deal, and going for a mid-rung guy. Or he could shoot high and come away with a big fish in free agency, trades or the amnesty auction.

As is usually the case with Petrie, we have basically no idea which path the Kings will follow. But it will be important. Stay tuned.