Potential Free agent/trade/sign tracker
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Right. That's the only way a Grant deal makes sense - if they are looking to clean up their cap going forward. If the Blazers want equal talent (in addition to having to match salary) then it essentially removes him as a trade target for the Kings.
But IF Portland wants to move off that deal, they'd probably rather have all expiring contracts instead of Huerter, especially with their glut of guards. So maybe Lyles and Davion instead. But I could see where they might have a bit more interest in Barnes, just as a vet mentor to their young guys.
But IF Portland wants to move off that deal, they'd probably rather have all expiring contracts instead of Huerter, especially with their glut of guards. So maybe Lyles and Davion instead. But I could see where they might have a bit more interest in Barnes, just as a vet mentor to their young guys.
Yeah, the inefficiency is very worrisome. Even on some of wide open C&S threes, he bricked them. He basically needs to be a lights out shooter to be successful at the nba level because I don't think he'll ever be able to super effective attacking the rim.
His highs are very very good and you can start dreaming that he's like a Jamal Murray type 2.0. But his lows are average-below average athleticism with good feel, but can't shoot. Pretty wide range imo
His highs are very very good and you can start dreaming that he's like a Jamal Murray type 2.0. But his lows are average-below average athleticism with good feel, but can't shoot. Pretty wide range imo
Is 30 now considered “youngish”? I must have missed that memo. 
As others have stated, it’s his contract, age, and the fact that he’s on a rebuilding team that make him available. As for the trade I proposed in my previous posts, many POR fans on other forums think that’s a solid deal for Grant. From what I have gathered, it seems like a fairly realistic deal for both sides.
And I disagree with saying this is a weak draft as it relates to our pick. It’s definitely weak at the top but that’s not relevant for where we’re picking.
As others have stated, it’s his contract, age, and the fact that he’s on a rebuilding team that make him available. As for the trade I proposed in my previous posts, many POR fans on other forums think that’s a solid deal for Grant. From what I have gathered, it seems like a fairly realistic deal for both sides.
And I disagree with saying this is a weak draft as it relates to our pick. It’s definitely weak at the top but that’s not relevant for where we’re picking.
Is 30 now considered “youngish”? I must have missed that memo.
As others have stated, it’s his contract, age, and the fact that he’s on a rebuilding team that make him available. As for the trade I proposed in my previous posts, many POR fans on other forums think that’s a solid deal for Grant. From what I have gathered, it seems like a fairly realistic deal for both sides.
And I disagree with saying this is a weak draft as it relates to our pick. It’s definitely weak at the top but that’s not relevant for where we’re picking.
As others have stated, it’s his contract, age, and the fact that he’s on a rebuilding team that make him available. As for the trade I proposed in my previous posts, many POR fans on other forums think that’s a solid deal for Grant. From what I have gathered, it seems like a fairly realistic deal for both sides.
And I disagree with saying this is a weak draft as it relates to our pick. It’s definitely weak at the top but that’s not relevant for where we’re picking.
Honestly, no.
We *potentially* found absolute gold with Keon. He showed us he can be one of the best defensive players in basketball last season. Basically the second he entered the rotation, the Kings had a top 3 defense for the remainder of the year. With the only changes being him and Davion being higher MPG guys.
I'm finding out what his ceiling is, because the best case scenario of an archetype like Keon is exactly the type of player you need to win championships. To me, it's a massive mistake to uncover a gem like Keon and just ship him off at the very first opportunity you get.
We *potentially* found absolute gold with Keon. He showed us he can be one of the best defensive players in basketball last season. Basically the second he entered the rotation, the Kings had a top 3 defense for the remainder of the year. With the only changes being him and Davion being higher MPG guys.
I'm finding out what his ceiling is, because the best case scenario of an archetype like Keon is exactly the type of player you need to win championships. To me, it's a massive mistake to uncover a gem like Keon and just ship him off at the very first opportunity you get.
I just don't see Ingram as a good fit, and that's before we get to his cost being prohibitive.
He's a relatively high usage scorer who operates heavily in the midrange and doesn't improve the team defensively either as a man or team defender.
For a Kings team that already has to work around the spacing issues that Sabonis presents, Ingram will congest things further.
I like his playmaking ability and it wouldn't hurt for the Kings to have another guy that can create his own shot (hopefully Keegan makes more gains in that area) but offense hasn't been the issue for this team. It's spacing and defense.
He's a relatively high usage scorer who operates heavily in the midrange and doesn't improve the team defensively either as a man or team defender.
For a Kings team that already has to work around the spacing issues that Sabonis presents, Ingram will congest things further.
I like his playmaking ability and it wouldn't hurt for the Kings to have another guy that can create his own shot (hopefully Keegan makes more gains in that area) but offense hasn't been the issue for this team. It's spacing and defense.
The onus is on NO to try to get enough for him. They have already told him they will not offer an extension. So they risk losing him for nothing after next season if they don't trade him. It is also a gamble for any team that trades for him. He makes $39 million this season and is an UFA that could walk after the season. No team is giving up a lot with that risk.
Talen Horton-Tucker looks intriguing. Kind of a hefty combo guard that you could put at the 2 spot and bully ball your way into the paint to drive and kick, or synergize with Sabonis for a dunk. I like his game, he could be a good connector piece. Fox and THT could be a pretty lethal combo.
Bol Bol would be an interesting fit with Sabonis. Super long weakside defender with C&S upside.
Bol Bol would be an interesting fit with Sabonis. Super long weakside defender with C&S upside.