Kings trade rumor SZN 2023-2024 edition!

[joemama]

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I think you mean more cash "in" my vests.
What do you think they are lined with?

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

Plus even if he’s not particularly good anymore, Javale is probably still better than Robin at this point in their careers.

Is McGee particularly good?

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

I do think Fox will turn it back around, but the scary thing is the Kings are right in that area of close to play in if he doesn't. The Lakers and Mavs are in the rear view. The Kings have home games ahead, take care of home and it's all good.

and taking care of home is far from a good certainty at this point

 

[captain bill]

For all the doomers keep in mind it looks like there weren't any earth-shaking trades anywhere in the league, unless you count the Sixers picking up Buddy

Edit: looks like Murray staying in Atlanta and Brown staying in Toronto are the biggest headlines. Draft day is always bigger for trades

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

The disappointing side point in all of this, is that going into this season I'd have rather kept Davis and Metu over adding Duarte and McGee.

Ironically, I would have preferred "running it back" even more than they did

 

[SacTownKid]

Speaking of cash considerations, if I were making a bet, I think the odds are overwhelming that the Kings will be selling their 2nd rounder for cap reasons on draft night. It's low so I don't think they can use it to dump any salary and it's a meh draft. If not it's a draft and stash type of year.

 

[iowamcnabb]

I know fans are upset but unless you are finding upgrades to KVon, Barnes, Lyles Monk or Davion, what could Monte really do? And at what cost are you willing to make an upgrade? Would y’all trade a first round pick for PJ Washington? Royce O’Neal is still living off his reputation as a defender from 3 years ago, he probably would be getting Duarte level minutes with us. If I had known Pat Bev was available for a second rounder I would have snatched him up but I’m guessing Philly did him a solid by sending him to a true contender. Monte showed he would give up firsts but that was for Siakam.

I’m perfectly fine with Monte standing pat. Having said that, he has until the trade deadline next year to make moves assuming we don’t go on a crazy run to end the year. Stay out of the bottom 14, let that pick convey and then figure out the rest. He will have competition this summer. Lakers, Nets, Rockets, Sixers and Knicks are all teams that will have trade assets and will be dreaming big. The good news is all those teams are looking for a star where we will be likely looking for highend role player glue guys.

 

[pdxKingsFan]

For all the doomers keep in mind it looks like there weren't any earth-shaking trades anywhere in the league, unless you count the Sixers picking up Buddy

For the most part it was Christmas where everybody got socks. Few of the players we really wanted moved (especially if considering the Raptors moved early on Siakim and OG and we couldn't meet their ask for whatever reason).

I'm not thrilled but I think hanging onto Huerter until we know if Monk is back is a positive. I also think we're much better suited to be players after the season.

We weren't winning a championship this year and I'm comfortable if we take a step back and make a leap next year.

But I have to admit right now I am a little concerned we could fall into the play-in, lose and be stuck with our 2024 pick.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1755687727570280598

 

[SacTownKid]

For all the doomers keep in mind it looks like there weren't any earth-shaking trades anywhere in the league, unless you count the Sixers picking up Buddy

I'd say the Knicks changed some landscape. Bojan for peanuts was a pretty great move. The thing is the teams at the top are set and the Suns got better for sure. No, not earthshaking but they turned blah into even better 3 and D/offensive punch. The Suns even got their new PJ Tucker size wise, haha. The Mavs added a talented player too. We'll see what goes down from here. Thankfully the Lakers didn't add though. That helps.

 

[captain bill]

I'd say the Knicks changed some landscape. Bojan for peanuts was a pretty great move. The thing is the teams at the top are set and the Suns got better for sure. No, not earthshaking but they turned blah into even better 3 and D/offensive punch. The Suns even got their new PJ Tucker size wise, haha. The Mavs added a talented player too. We'll see what goes down from here. Thankfully the Lakers didn't add though. That helps.

Yeah I'm really curious to find out if we were in the mix for him since we were apparently in the market for 3 point shooting. Hopefully Amick will be spilling some tea soon.

 

[Vinny Basketballerino]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1755687727570280598

Any guy this funny is a travesty is not on the team.

 

[SLAB]

SLAB what timeline are we on where you and I are huddling in the corner together hopeing for better days and fending off hordes infected with the disease of false hope? A plot twist I could not have predicted. Can I interest you in this LASAGNA my friend? There's some sauce around here somewhere...

Welcome to my corner. I’ve been crying about “RUN IT BACK” since it was obvious that was the plan. I was holding out hope things would change … but no.

We eat lasagna and cry in the same corner I’ve been in all year long.

 

[TheMobb]

I think the team will be active in the buyout market. Dinwiddie is interesting.

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

I'd say the Knicks changed some landscape. Bojan for peanuts was a pretty great move. The thing is the teams at the top are set and the Suns got better for sure. No, not earthshaking but they turned blah into even better 3 and D/offensive punch. The Suns even got their new PJ Tucker size wise, haha. The Mavs added a talented player too. We'll see what goes down from here. Thankfully the Lakers didn't add though. That helps.

The Knicks are now a real contender. They picked up great defense and solid reliable offense

 

[SacTownKid]

I know fans are upset but unless you are finding upgrades to KVon, Barnes, Lyles Monk or Davion, what could Monte really do? And at what cost are you willing to make an upgrade? Would y’all trade a first round pick for PJ Washington? Royce O’Neal is still living off his reputation as a defender from 3 years ago, he probably would be getting Duarte level minutes with us. If I had known Pat Bev was available for a second rounder I would have snatched him up but I’m guessing Philly did him a solid by sending him to a true contender. Monte showed he would give up firsts but that was for Siakam.

I’m perfectly fine with Monte standing pat. Having said that, he has until the trade deadline next year to make moves assuming we don’t go on a crazy run to end the year. Stay out of the bottom 14, let that pick convey and then figure out the rest. He will have competition this summer. Lakers, Nets, Rockets, Sixers and Knicks are all teams that will have trade assets and will be dreaming big. The good news is all those teams are looking for a star where we will be likely looking for highend role player glue guys.

Again, I'm not sure he does anymore, the problem from here on is the cap which I certainly wasn't paying attention to since I really thought Monte would say screw it and go for it at some point via trade and eat the luxury of being in the luxury. He might do that in the summer who knows. Monte should have at least got ahead of it and dumped some salary IMO. He's got work to do on draft night and that might not include adding talent unless it's a major deal. Keon, Edwards, and Malik coming back at his max puts the Kings close to the limit if they stay as is.

 

[Vinny Basketballerino]

I think the team will be active in the buyout market. Dinwiddie is interesting.

Oooh excellent point.

 

[SacTownKid]

I think the team will be active in the buyout market. Dinwiddie is interesting.

Do the Kings have the ability to still use exception money? If so that could give them an advantage.

 

[pdxKingsFan]

I am hoping we get involved in the buyout market, some of the players there are just as interesting as the players moved today. Which is, not very, but still it's shuffling the deck chairs like other teams did.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

I think the team will be active in the buyout market. Dinwiddie is interesting.

We're going to have one available roster spot when we cut Lopez. I suppose "Min"widdie would be interesting to kick the tires on, but I think many folks around here suspect that roster spot is going to go to Keon Ellis.

 

[206Fan]

Anyone else think that Barnes and Huerter had reassurances that they weren’t being traded last month? It would explain both of their resurgences. Barnes especially played with newfound confidence seemingly out of nowhere

 

[iowamcnabb]

But I have to admit right now I am a little concerned we could fall into the play-in, lose and be stuck with our 2024 pick.

Yeh that wouldn’t be great but if did happen you could trade the rights to whoever is picked in ‘24 and then a future first or two. I’d much rather it convey and have a clear path.

 

[Section 101]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1749827958661849340

 

[Tizzy Flip]

The disappointing side point in all of this, is that going into this season I'd have rather kept Davis and Metu over adding Duarte and McGee.

Ironically, I would have preferred "running it back" even more than they did

I’d also much rather have Neemias than McGee. At least then Brown would be forced to play Len

 

[pdxKingsFan]

Yeh that wouldn’t be great but if did happen you could trade the rights to whoever is picked in ‘24 and then a future first or two. I’d much rather it convey and have a clear path.

Yeah I mean the issue is then having 25 going to ATL and not being able to trade 26. or whatever. Also this draft is supposed to be mid. I don't have a favorite college player. And I don't follow the other notable entry-leagues.

May as well draft Bronny and sign his dad to a minimum. lol

 

[206Fan]

Yeh that wouldn’t be great but if did happen you could trade the rights to whoever is picked in ‘24 and then a future first or two. I’d much rather it convey and have a clear path.

This is such a weak draft. I’d rather take Colby over half of those guys being projected in the 1st…

 

[ockingsfan]

I think the team will be active in the buyout market. Dinwiddie is interesting.

Dinwiddle isn't choosing the Kings over all the other teams that are high playoff contenders.

The only buyout candidate IMO that the Kings may have a shot at would be Evan Fournier, because from what I heard, he was a huge Kings fan back in the Webber days.

 

[iowamcnabb]

Again, I'm not sure he does anymore, the problem from here on is the cap which I certainly wasn't paying attention to since I really thought Monte would say screw it and go for it at some point via trade and eat the luxury of being in the luxury. He might do that in the summer who knows. Monte should have at least got ahead of it and dumped some salary IMO. He's got work to do on draft night and that might not include adding talent unless it's a major deal. Keon, Edwards, and Malik coming back at his max puts the Kings close to the limit if they stay as is.

the cap still can be confusing but as it stands we will be under the luxury even with monk re-signed no? Plus the cap figure is going up in 26 if I remember right

 

[SacTownKid]

Anyone else think that Barnes and Huerter had reassurances that they weren’t being traded last month? It would explain both of their resurgences. Barnes especially played with newfound confidence seemingly out of nowhere

Could be, but does it matter much? It wasn't for a lack of trying lol. At this point the hope is definitely that because it could certainly affect them in some way if they were baited on the hook the whole time.

 

[iowamcnabb]

This is such a weak draft. I’d rather take Colby over half of those guys being projected in the 1st…

yeh I’d be trying to flip it like we did last year package with a future pick for an upgrade somewhere