Blow It Up
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Cam Reddish has been one of the worst players in the league the last 2 years. Yes he's young and could grow into something but it's a reflection of just how terrible our wing depth is that Kings fans would actually be upset that another team traded a first round pick for him. He's a guy you take a flyer on as a free agent when his contract expires in a year because he's cheap and might fit a need. And maybe by year 4 or 5 he'll be shooting better than 40% overall.
While I don’t disagree with your conclusion regarding idiocy, I don’t know if this Reddish situation or the lack a move yet are actual examples of it. We simply don’t have enough insight into what discussions have/are going on at this point. Maybe we offered Bagley and/or Buddy and ATL hung up…maybe we’re looking to make a much larger move first and need specific assets in place to make it work…who knows.
I’m sure there are plenty of concrete examples of front office failures to pull from…no need for conjecture.
I’m sure there are plenty of concrete examples of front office failures to pull from…no need for conjecture.
Drinking Game—Things Monte Will Say Tomorrow:
1. Sometimes, no move is the best move.
2. No, Vivek is not interfering.
3. I like IBMs.
4. I like all my players.
5. Financial flexibility is always a priority.
6. The Kings will make the playoffs.
7. Tankathon is my home page.
8. I love left handed players.
9. I’m renting a place is Sac not buying.
10. I’m looking for a place back in Houston for a move this off season.
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Atlanta’s probably doing this in prep for a larger move as well so that FRP is infinitely more valuable to them as an asset than Bagley’s expiring, considering they’ve got plenty of other cap filler options already on their roster.
I’m sensing there was some undisclosed locker room/off the court friction with Reddish that hasn’t been disclosed either.
I’m sensing there was some undisclosed locker room/off the court friction with Reddish that hasn’t been disclosed either.
I don’t think this is the right approach to take.
We are not a destination for free agents.
Wr do not have the talent to contend.
There do not appear to be any trades available which would substantially improve the core. And it would take a lot to make this team a title contender. We do not have draft capital with a sufficiently large probability of nabbing a top pick.
We might be able to improve enough to sneak into the play in. But we are not likely to be serious contenders.
I am tired of this team running back the same patchwork improvement year in and year out.
I don’t care about the playoff if it doesn’t mean serious title contention.
We are not a destination for free agents.
Wr do not have the talent to contend.
There do not appear to be any trades available which would substantially improve the core. And it would take a lot to make this team a title contender. We do not have draft capital with a sufficiently large probability of nabbing a top pick.
We might be able to improve enough to sneak into the play in. But we are not likely to be serious contenders.
I am tired of this team running back the same patchwork improvement year in and year out.
I don’t care about the playoff if it doesn’t mean serious title contention.
If the Simmons thing doesn't happen ( I'm inclined to believe it won't) Monte will have some tough decisions to make at the deadline and this offseason. One of Fox, Haliburton or Mitchell is likely the best way via trade to upgrade the roster but they have varying degrees of value. Fox has good value but only to a limited number of teams. Haliburton's peek value is probably 2-3 years away. Mitchell is probably not worth much at this point. Barnes has value but then you are left with no wings. Buddy is Buddy.
Monte has made 7 trades in his tenure. He seems like an active guy but there has to be a willing trade partner. I like some of the targets posted on this board (Advija, P Williams, PJ Washington, Okongwu) I think if you can get one of those types, hit on another couple draft picks and either take on contracts for picks or hold off and clear the books you might have at least a path to competitiveness.
Monte has made 7 trades in his tenure. He seems like an active guy but there has to be a willing trade partner. I like some of the targets posted on this board (Advija, P Williams, PJ Washington, Okongwu) I think if you can get one of those types, hit on another couple draft picks and either take on contracts for picks or hold off and clear the books you might have at least a path to competitiveness.
This is a popular take on this forum and a sure fire way to never enjoy watching your favorite sports teams. You could make an argument that 5-6 teams have a realistic chance at winning the championship in any given year, usually less. I get it, and I held that belief at one time but have since stopped taking sports so seriously. Sometimes its ok to have a team that is fun to watch and at least competitive. My cubs were lovable losers forever before they won the World series. Some of the highest attendance and tv viewership in the league. Since the win, a lot of cubs fans have become jaded and are pissed with the direction of the team even after making the playoffs nearly every year.