Rondo agrees to one year deal w/Kings for $10m

[mdme]

This is good. Rondo will be best behavior playing for a big contact next year. If he crashes and burns here, he is done.

 

[SacKings384]

I'll man up and say that Vlade had indeed saved a disastrous offseason. Rondo and Belineli and we still have some room! At the very least we'll be fun to watch next season.

 

[hrdboild]

Rondo/Gay/Cousins seem like they could develop into a really tight unit on the court this year. That's what we really need to happen for us -- players who like playing with each other. That'll help wash the stink of last season away.

 

[mdme]

Playoffs here we come!

 

[SacTownGrantFan]

I would have loved a team option for a sec year.... just incase he did recover and would at least be worth keeping but this is still not horrible and very tradable if its not working out.

I think the idea is we hope he plays well, then re-sign him to an extension, like with Rudy Gay.

 

[The Hammer]

I think with all the nerves and smoke and leaks and internal conflicts, people aren't quite realizing yet that Vlade, and Vlade alone, is putting together not just an acceptable offseason, not just a needed offseason, but absolutely knocking it out of the park. Rondo + Belinelli + 12 mil still in capspace to sign a very gettable free agent of our choosing (snowball effect starting now)... plus an excellent draft pick... just look at our roster now. It's all of the sudden VERY, VERY solid. And our defense has taken huge steps forward in talent.

Even before the next signing or two... my gut tells me Vlade is in the running for Exec of the year.

 

[SacTownGrantFan]

It's a smart one-year gamble.

 

[pdxKingsFan]

Hopefully he kills it and we don't have to pay 20 mill to keep him next year but sheesh, even if he helps us turn things around and build something then next year we are a viable destination again.

 

[ockingsfan]

Nice!

I think josh smith will be next as a stretch 4.

I like these signing better than paying Wes Matthews 16 mil

 

[Fear the Putin]

now the question becomes how Collison will take coming off the bench...or if we play them together in the starting unit

 

[Sac.Kings]

Rondooooo

 

[sactownfan]

now the question becomes how Collison will take coming off the bench...or if we play them together in the starting unit

I have to say Collision more than earned the starting job ... he signed right away to be here... no games

plus he played absolutely great, is a solid guy all around thats signed for more than one year. He's the started day one... I hope they talked to Rondo about him coming off the bench possibly

 

[Noble]

I could see a lineup of Collison/Rondo/Gay/WCS/Cousins working. It's not like Collison can't shoot the corner three or midrange jumper, on the kickout from Rondo. PNR with Rondo/Gay or Rondo/Cuz or Gay/Cuz with Collison cutting, and spotting up, sounds great!

 

[Fear the Putin]

I have to say Collision more than earned the starting job ... he signed right away to be here... no games

plus he played absolutely great, is a solid guy all around thats signed for more than one year. He's the started day one... I hope they talked to Rondo about him coming off the bench possibly

Rondo was not signed to come off the bench. I'll put money on that.

 

[rainmaker]

 

[sactownfan]

Rondo was not signed to come off the bench. I'll put money on that.

He was signed because no one else was even mildly interested and he's lucky to be playing anywhere lol! .... He wants to start but I hope the Kings leadership said you will need to earn your mins and job... isn't that the point of this 1 year deal anyway... if you earn it you can have it.

 

[jcwkings]

Would you rather have Rondo and Bellineli or just Wes coming off Achilles injury?

Imo the roster is already better than last season and we still have money to work with.

 

[pdizo916]

rondo collinson
ben marco
gay casspi ?
cousins
wcs


we need more bigs. we have about 9 million more to play with so lets make that happen.

 

[captain bill]

I could see a lineup of Collison/Rondo/Gay/WCS/Cousins working. It's not like Collison can't shoot the corner three or midrange jumper, on the kickout from Rondo. PNR with Rondo/Gay or Rondo/Cuz or Gay/Cuz with Collison cutting, and spotting up, sounds great!

Absolutely. Add in Belli, Ben and Casspi and were suddenly 8 deep with room to sign another big and even Ray Mac still around at the end of the bench. There are tons of interesting lineups for Karl to play with.

This is a solid team. It's kinda insane that the chaos of the last few years has led to a very solid and deep squad. I never thought I'd see the Kings get two solid FA pickups on reasonable deals, especially after this last year, but I suppose Vlade should be the one to do it.

 

[Kingster]

A player with a bottom of the barrel rep comes to the Kings with a bottom of the barrel rep. It totally fits!

 

[hrdboild]

A player with a bottom of the barrel rep comes to the Kings with a bottom of the barrel rep. It totally fits!

It's kindof a Sacramento Kings specialty taking in players who've worn out their welcome somewhere else isn't it?

 

[Draft2007]

Marc J. Spears ‏@SpearsNBAYahoo 41m41 minutes ago
Rajon Rondo is taking one-year deal with Kings with expectation to cash in on major raise in salaries with TV deal next summer, source said.

If this is true, I'd expect Rondo to be on his best behavior this year. He can't afford another Dallas situation

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

That looks like some potential fun chemistry to me

 

[John Galt]

He was signed because no one else was even mildly interested and he's lucky to be playing anywhere lol! .... He wants to start but I hope the Kings leadership said you will need to earn your mins and job... isn't that the point of this 1 year deal anyway... if you earn it you can have it.

I doubt it and I hope not. You don't motivate a vet like Rondo by treating him like a bltch. I'm sure Vlade and Karl both know that.

 

[DerekJ]

He was signed because no one else was even mildly interested and he's lucky to be playing anywhere lol! .... He wants to start but I hope the Kings leadership said you will need to earn your mins and job... isn't that the point of this 1 year deal anyway... if you earn it you can have it.

The thing is, if Collison outperforms Rondo, which is a distinct possibility, can you have Rondo come of the bench without becoming a team killing cancer?

 

[hrdboild]

That looks like some potential fun chemistry to me

Somebody get Rudy Gay a headband, stat!

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

Somebody get Rudy Gay a headband, stat!

Absolutely. Last time we were good, everybody was wearing headbands. Lets bring it back around

 

[ElRey]

1 year deal is a good risk to take. How much cap room do we still have left to finish the roster? Still need a front court player.

 

[ArcoKings]

Not surprising that RR signed with the Kings. I think Rajon will have a terrific season because he's going to want to get PAID after this coming season. To get paid the big bucks he'll need to prove that he's worth it.

Welcome to Sacramento, Rajon. Maybe you stay longer if things work out well???

-Go KINGS.

 

[Mista 808]

And why has Rondo left WITHOUT signing? Kinda concerning. Hopefully not using the Kings FO as leverage to get a deal elsewhere. I mean, it's not like that's ever happened.

Told you he would sign. He just had to go over to 5 guys burgers and fries by the arena first before making his decision.
Now it's finalized