Look, none of us want Monta, but here's some thoughts:
1. Jimmer and Hayes make about $8 millions combined. If the Kings swap those two for Monta for around $8-9 million and under four years, that's acceptable. Not ideal, but acceptable. And there's no argument that Monta > Jimmer + Hayes in terms of talent on paper (fit and ballhogness not withstanding).
2. Another sign that this team is trying to win now. Which is a good thing right?
3. Another sign that they're trying to clean house. Which definitely is a good thing. Next up, Salmons, Outlaw, and maybe Thornton (I'm ok with keeping MT, but...)
4. If Monta arrives, MT is probably gone, hopefully for a SF.
5. It'll be tough to find a taker for Jimmer + Hayes. So there's still a good chance that the Monta signing doesn't happen; or the Kings give up a good asset (a pick?) in order to move them, which would be bad.
6. If PDA is able to move Jimmer + Hayes without having to tag on other asset in order to move them and without taking back garbage, he'd be a genius and deserve to sign whoever the hell he wants.
1. Jimmer and Hayes make about $8 millions combined. If the Kings swap those two for Monta for around $8-9 million and under four years, that's acceptable. Not ideal, but acceptable. And there's no argument that Monta > Jimmer + Hayes in terms of talent on paper (fit and ballhogness not withstanding).
2. Another sign that this team is trying to win now. Which is a good thing right?
3. Another sign that they're trying to clean house. Which definitely is a good thing. Next up, Salmons, Outlaw, and maybe Thornton (I'm ok with keeping MT, but...)
4. If Monta arrives, MT is probably gone, hopefully for a SF.
5. It'll be tough to find a taker for Jimmer + Hayes. So there's still a good chance that the Monta signing doesn't happen; or the Kings give up a good asset (a pick?) in order to move them, which would be bad.
6. If PDA is able to move Jimmer + Hayes without having to tag on other asset in order to move them and without taking back garbage, he'd be a genius and deserve to sign whoever the hell he wants.
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