Kings and free agency - part 2

[dude12]

Rondo! I like it. I like it more that its a 1 year deal for a guy who knows he has something to prove.

 

[KingMilz]

He's 39. Still be a very nice guy to have as a 3rd PG.

yeah but exact same skillset (worse) than Rondo

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

If we're bringing in Rondo, Belinelli may need to start.

Still need a backup big.

 

[Draft2007]

....

Whatever. Color me a giant skeptic until Rondo proves me wrong. This has so much potential to blow up in our face with very little reward.

It also has the potential to work out pretty nicely. This is definitely the most talent we've had on the team for a long time.

 

[Fear the Putin]

Memphis is apparently seeking a sign and trade for Koufos. Let's do this...

 

[206Fan]

Memphis is apparently seeking a sign and trade for Koufos. Let's do this...

Eh we don't need to go through them. We can just sign him straight up

 

[Jojimbo]

I do not understand the fascination with Jeremy Lin.

I think he's a serviceable backup and I'd like DC to start. Comes with less risk than Rondo and would play like he wanted to be here, character guy.

 

[Bricklayer]

Suppose Grant is going to have to shut his trap now with the McCallum is better than Rondo stuff.

Or Rajon will shut it for him, as he's even less likely to take crap lying down than is Boogie.

Grant may not have anyone who will tolerate him for post game interviews this year.

 

[allrightythen]

Dang. I preferred Beverly over Rondo. Either way our PG situation is greatly improved. Now to improve the PF situation.

Who is the preference? Smoove, Bass, Bargnani, etc...?

 

[Bosnian Diehard]

According to Spears, Rondo wanted a shooter so we signed Belinelli.

Wow, he helped us patch up a big need.

 

[Gilles]

If we're bringing in Rondo, Belinelli may need to start.

Still need a backup big.

More importantly both forwards must be shooters now.

 

[dude12]

Bring back Casspi please.....and then Koufos.

 

[lawlman91]

Memphis is apparently seeking a sign and trade for Koufos. Let's do this...

Koufos for Rondo?

 

[AaronPDX]

Sooooo salary cap gurus out there, where are we now on what's left to sign a big ? Thx!

 

[John Galt]

If we snatch up Koufos it will all be worth while - we improve quite a bit and help strangle the Clippers.

 

[Draft2007]

Sooooo salary cap gurus out there, where are we now on what's left to sign a big ? Thx!

Should be around $10 mil left

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

More importantly both forwards must be shooters now.

Gay and Wilson Chandler is what I'd like. So would Karl

 

[Bosnian Diehard]

In terms of bigs, I'd like to prioritize Koufos and Biyombo.

 

[Chubbs]

If we're bringing in Rondo, Belinelli may need to start.

Still need a backup big.

I see it as Boogie, Rudy, Belli, Ben and Rondo.

I don't think wcs will start.

 

[KingsFanGER]

I think Bass would be a good idea. Familiar with Rondo and has a very solid jumpshot, even shot corner 3's under Stevens and is athletic enough to run the floor and defend.

 

[Henkel]

If I'm doing the math correctly we have 7 million to resign Casspi and bring in a backup big.

Kyle O'Quinn is the best option, but wouldn't be mad about Biyombo either. Maybe look at bring Cole Aldridge back on minimum deal as well if you get the chance.

 

[Entity]

Anybody find it odd that Woj tweeted all the bad things about the kings for weeks. He hasn't tweeted or re-tweeted either the signing of belinelli or rondo.

 

[Gilles]

Gay and Wilson Chandler is what I'd like. So would Karl

But Denver keeps poker face on as if they are gonna push for POs. If it costs only our middle-aged youngsters, by all means trade them to Denver, but I feel they will hold out for more.

If I'm doing the math correctly we have 7 million to resign Casspi and bring in a backup big.
Kyle O'Quinn is the best option, but wouldn't be mad about Biyombo either. Maybe look at bring Cole Aldridge back on minimum deal as well if you get the chance.

If you haven't noticed Kings are still missing 1 starting forward. And there's still Room Exception for Omri.

 

[ovrush]

Josh Smith actually makes a lot of sense with what we have now as a first big off the bench scorer. Plus it looks like we're recruiting off the Rudy Gay wedding list/black sheep of the NBA list and he happened to be on both of those. Koufos would be fine, but Smith might actually be more talented and cheaper.

 

[Blastoff]

....

Whatever. Color me a giant skeptic until Rondo proves me wrong. This has so much potential to blow up in our face with very little reward.

The reward is that he's probably playing for a contract somewhere else in 2016, so he has to play well. Team wins games and goes into the 2016 offseason with tons of cap room and hopefully a lot of bad press put to bed.

 

[KingMilz]

Josh Smith actually makes a lot of sense with what we have now as a first big off the bench scorer. Plus it looks like we're recruiting off the Rudy Gay wedding list/black sheep of the NBA list and he happened to be on both of those. Koufos would be fine, but Smith might actually be more talented and cheaper.

I like the skills but I think we need to surround Cuz/Rudy with smart players e.g Rondo/Belli and and I don't think Smith falls into the smart category.

 

[dude12]

Koufos was very good when in Denver under Karl. If we have about 10 mill remaining, I'm offering 7-8mill for 4 years. I think he's by far the best guy out there in our range. Cuz, Koufos and WCS as the bigs with Gay getting his minutes at the 4 also. Seems they need to sign Casspi. Get those 2 guys and we got something Karl can make work.

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

Josh Smith actually makes a lot of sense with what we have now as a first big off the bench scorer. Plus it looks like we're recruiting off the Rudy Gay wedding list/black sheep of the NBA list and he happened to be on both of those. Koufos would be fine, but Smith might actually be more talented and cheaper.

Rudy actually is the leader of this team, by example. A real cool customer

 

[dude12]

Anybody find it odd that Woj tweeted all the bad things about the kings for weeks. He hasn't tweeted or re-tweeted either the signing of belinelli or rondo.

It's not odd....somehow, somewhere along the way, he got his panties in a bunch over Sac......or the other theory is that Fegan is a hugely important source for him.

 

[SacTownKid]

As long as Rondo knows that the ball goes to Cousins 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th it should be OK. This ain't Rondo's team.