2013 unrestricted freeagents:

[The_Jamal]

I don't disagree with you, but its dammed hard to find everything your looking for in one body, unless of course your talking about Lebron, Kobe etc. I mean thats the reason those guys are considered superstars. I disagree a little on Korver being a bad defender. He's not a great defender, but he knows how to play team defense, and seldom makes mistakes on rotations. He is a Jerry Sloan pupil, and those guys are always good team defenders. So in my opinon, he doesn't hurt you defensively, but certainly helps you offensively without being a selfish player. If he could be had for a decent price, I'd certainly take him on my team. I'm not interested in Shved or Stiesma.

Korver is one of my favorite targets for us this offseason. As you said, he's a Sloan pupil and was a key roleplayer for the Bulls the previous 3 years. The guy has been well-coached, he's been with winning organizations, and he's been a top 5 3pt shooter for most of his career. I would gladly take him for a 3yr/$15 mil type of contract

 

[Darth Divac]

Eh. There's a couple of good FA's (Calderon, Kirilenko) but it's pretty lean, and unless our new ownership raises the payroll, we won't have the CS for the ones we really need.

 

[KingsFanGER]

Nobody likes the idea of trying so sign Aminu? He is young, athletic, can run the floor and is a pretty decent defender from what i saw this season. He may lack in scoring and shooting the ball, but can contribute as a solid rebounder too.
Due to his age he is certainly not the leader the kings need right now, but he may develop into a really solid SF/PF in my opinion.

 

[Darth Divac]

Nobody likes the idea of trying so sign Aminu? He is young, athletic, can run the floor and is a pretty decent defender from what i saw this season. He may lack in scoring and shooting the ball, but can contribute as a solid rebounder too.
Due to his age he is certainly not the leader the kings need right now, but he may develop into a really solid SF/PF in my opinion.

He's not bad. If we can't draft Otto Porter, then I say we pick up Trey Burke with our pick and sign Farouq in FAP.

 

[DesertFox]

Nobody likes the idea of trying so sign Aminu? He is young, athletic, can run the floor and is a pretty decent defender from what i saw this season. He may lack in scoring and shooting the ball, but can contribute as a solid rebounder too.
Due to his age he is certainly not the leader the kings need right now, but he may develop into a really solid SF/PF in my opinion.

Fariq is a decent young talent, but then that's pretty much TRob, who wasn't a perfect fit in the first place.

This team should be beyond the stage of taking flyers on young players, as the team's core is entering their prime.

 

[Darth Divac]

Fariq is a decent young talent, but then that's pretty much TRob, who wasn't a perfect fit in the first place.

This team should be beyond the stage of taking flyers on young players, as the team's core is entering their prime.

You mean the core of JT, Cuz, and Reke?

 

[bajaden]

Nobody likes the idea of trying so sign Aminu? He is young, athletic, can run the floor and is a pretty decent defender from what i saw this season. He may lack in scoring and shooting the ball, but can contribute as a solid rebounder too.
Due to his age he is certainly not the leader the kings need right now, but he may develop into a really solid SF/PF in my opinion.

So far I'm not a big fan of Aminu. I wasn't that thrilled with him in college either. Good athlete, with potential, but so far, thats about it. Not saying he wouldn't be worth a gamble, but he's not what we need right now. We need experienced players that know how to play the game and don't have to be constantly nurse maided. I do like Kirilenko, but he's going to be pricey, and he already turned us down once before.

Capspace shouldn't be a problem if the new owners want to create some. Just amnesty Salmons. Let JJ walk and buy out Outlaw. Aldrich and Douglas are both unrestricted freeagents so they won't count against the cap. It would be a little expensive, but it could be done. The big question mark looming out there is Tyreke. What do they do about him, and does he want to be here? I assume that there have been discussions between the Kings and his agent, so the Kings must have some idea of his intentions. If its to stay, then the question is, how much does he want, and does that fit with what the Kings want to pay. I don't think Tyreke is a max contract player, but he's certainly a very good player. Its going to be a tough decision either way it goes.

 

[Glenn]

I'm probably in the minority, but I don't want Dalembert back here. The Bucks can't wait to get rid of him. He's a bit of a malcontent who has always envisioned himself as a better offensive player than he is. I'd rather go after Chris Kaman, who is younger by one year, and who doesn't fashion himself as a starter anymore. He'd be a very solid backup to Cousins, and a very good emergency starter if needed. He's also a good defender who always averaged at least 1.5 to 2 blocks per game when he played over 30 minutes a game.

I agree though that we need good veteran players on our team. Players that will take Cuz or Tyreke aside during a break and ask them just what the hell they were thinkinig when they made a bonehead play. They don't have to be stars, but they have to be respected.

I want Dalembert. He was a bit of a malcontent here but played well with Cousins. We all need that. Kaman would undoubtedly be a great backup to Cousins. I've always liked him. Can we have both as long as we are in this fantasy world that we can sign a FA?

 

[Hadlowe]

Nobody likes the idea of trying so sign Aminu? He is young, athletic, can run the floor and is a pretty decent defender from what i saw this season. He may lack in scoring and shooting the ball, but can contribute as a solid rebounder too.
Due to his age he is certainly not the leader the kings need right now, but he may develop into a really solid SF/PF in my opinion.

I don't care for Aminu. I don't see anything you get from him you don't get from James Johnson who isn't very good.

 

[Hadlowe]

I want Dalembert. He was a bit of a malcontent here but played well with Cousins. We all need that. Kaman would undoubtedly be a great backup to Cousins. I've always liked him. Can we have both as long as we are in this fantasy world that we can sign a FA?

I have never liked Kaman. Mediocre rebounder for his height. Poor defender. Decent low block scorer, but not great. If he takes a MLE salary, sure, but then whither Jason Thompson?

I like shooty guards, of whom we have plenty, as bench scorers. We don't need so much offense from our bigs in that crew, but we do need hustle players. I think Aldrich and Thompson (not in that order) can fill that role as long as we sign a veteran shot-blocker type to bang next to Cousins in the starting crew. Of the free-agent bigs, you have very few rim protectors. Dalembert can fill the role. Biedrins also, but he is terrible at everything else. After that, you get a lot of guys like Tiago Splitter, who hustle and play plus defense, but don't protect the rim very well. We already have one of those in Jason Thompson.

Maybe we can talk New York out of Tyson Chandler when their season inevitably falls apart in the second round of the playoffs.

 

[Darth Divac]

I like Calderon and Dally. Calderon can teach IT (or whoever our PG is next season) to be a better facilitator. As for Dalembert, all he needs to do is block shots and (along with our new coach) say "What the **** was that!?!" when Cousins makes absoulutly no effort to contest a shot (despite his obvious ability to). They can both shoulder some of the minutes to keep our young guys fresh.

As for Chandler, absoloutely no way he leaves his "Superteam" until he finishes his contract.

 

[Darth Divac]

I don't care for Aminu. I don't see anything you get from him you don't get from James Johnson who isn't very good.

Um, how about willingness to pass, actual consideration before taking a shot, solid defense, and not being a total bust and/or obvious benchwarmer?

 

[ParniValjak]

I'm probably in the minority, but I don't want Dalembert back here. The Bucks can't wait to get rid of him. He's a bit of a malcontent who has always envisioned himself as a better offensive player than he is. I'd rather go after Chris Kaman, who is younger by one year, and who doesn't fashion himself as a starter anymore. He'd be a very solid backup to Cousins, and a very good emergency starter if needed. He's also a good defender who always averaged at least 1.5 to 2 blocks per game when he played over 30 minutes a game.

I agree though that we need good veteran players on our team. Players that will take Cuz or Tyreke aside during a break and ask them just what the hell they were thinkinig when they made a bonehead play. They don't have to be stars, but they have to be respected.

I like Kaman and once upon a time I was all for getting him. This was pre Cousins though. In my big man, I want someone who can play both C and PF, who is an excellent rebounder, shot blocker and a defender. This person needs to be able to play with both Cousins and JT and to some degree with Patterson. Dally has proven to be a very solid player in that role 2 season ago. His per 36 numbers are still on career average which means that someone else is just preferred to him in the rotation. Dally can match up on PFs and in his time here has blanketed some of the best PFs in the league. That is what we need.

Now I would ideally want Ibaka or Noah or Davis or Sanders instead but I know I am not getting any of those guys. Dally is reasonably priced, brings what we need, has proven himself to be able to play well with players that we need him to play well with and he would cost about half of what the other 3 would. Is he perfect?! No but he addresses a real need for us and has shown some good chemistry with Cousins when he played here.

With Kaman, I just cannot see how you can see Kaman-Cousins frouncourt playing for long stretches together in a consistently regular big man rotation. I don't think its a case of brining in another big body. Who ever comes in needs to play both C and PF effectively and defend both positions well. They need to be a strong rebounder, defender and a shot blocker. We don't really need someone who is primarily a scorer.

There is not many guys in the league who fit the profile we need. All of this would be moot of course of DeMarcus was a defensive anchor who blocked 2-3 shots per game but he is not. He is however our centrepiece and we need to surround him with role players that cover his weaknesses.

 

[KevinSalvadori]

Are you aware that after Nowitzki's first two years in Dallas, a large majority of fans wanted him traded. For different reasons of course, but none the less, that was popular setiment in Dallas. How do you think that would have worked out for them? I'll say it again! Cousins hasn't gone up into the stands and punched fans like Mr. World Peace did along with Stephen Jackson. He just happens to be a very emotional young man, that has not only the local, but national spotlight on him and everything he does. I won't even comment on what I think of your trade proposal, other than to say, thank god your not our GM. Contrary to what you might think, just about every team in the NBA would love to have Cousins, and would be willing to pay a high price for him. Last time I checked, World Meta Peace was still getting large contracts despite trying to beat a fan to death. So get out of your little bubble and see the NBA world for what it really is.

As for being a Homer because I happen to support Cousins as a person, well, your dammed right I'am. I'm a fan!!!!!!!!! Not a freaking announcer thats susposed to be impartial (most aren't). What you call being a homer, I call being loyal as a fan. If you don't like Cousins. Thats fine! But don't let your bias affect your ability to see the whole picture. Tunnel vision always leads to mistakes.

Great analogy, and again (this just might not be my thread) I tried to stress I like Cuz and want him here. Cousins is not a physically harmful presence, sure, but that's not the point I was trying to make. I think his often brooding and psychological "games" are the part we have to worry about here. I think every GM in the League would jump to have his TALENT on their team, but not without evaluating the cost. As to your "thank God I'm not the GM" sentiment, I am just trying to stir the pot and get conversation going, not submit my resume.

To back away from the response you made, let me try and reapproach this topic another way. If we posit that DMC would thrive with a mature, rebounding, even defensive-minded PF and slashing/shooting SF, what about trying to see what the interest is from ATL to potentially move Horford for a package including a combination of virtually anyone not named 'Reke or DMC? My logic is that ATL is planning to go aggressive after Howard and Smith, and could be interested in luring Devin Harris back as well. They have about $45m free in the offseason (more than enough to get both, IMO), but they could benefit from a couple talented young role players and some depth. We can at least offer that.

I'd then try and get Allen as an FA, pairing him with 'Reke for a nice defensive backcourt with the ability to also score in the clutch. In the draft I'd target Muhammad, Porter, or Adetokoubo. Thus, my ideal starting 5 (without breaking the bank) would be some semblance of: DMC/Horford/SF Draftee/Evans/Allen.

 

[The_Jamal]

ATL wouldn't dream of trading Horford for any package that didn't include Reke or Cuz. Even then, I doubt they would deal him

 

[bajaden]

Great analogy, and again (this just might not be my thread) I tried to stress I like Cuz and want him here. Cousins is not a physically harmful presence, sure, but that's not the point I was trying to make. I think his often brooding and psychological "games" are the part we have to worry about here. I think every GM in the League would jump to have his TALENT on their team, but not without evaluating the cost. As to your "thank God I'm not the GM" sentiment, I am just trying to stir the pot and get conversation going, not submit my resume.

To back away from the response you made, let me try and reapproach this topic another way. If we posit that DMC would thrive with a mature, rebounding, even defensive-minded PF and slashing/shooting SF, what about trying to see what the interest is from ATL to potentially move Horford for a package including a combination of virtually anyone not named 'Reke or DMC? My logic is that ATL is planning to go aggressive after Howard and Smith, and could be interested in luring Devin Harris back as well. They have about $45m free in the offseason (more than enough to get both, IMO), but they could benefit from a couple talented young role players and some depth. We can at least offer that.

I'd then try and get Allen as an FA, pairing him with 'Reke for a nice defensive backcourt with the ability to also score in the clutch. In the draft I'd target Muhammad, Porter, or Adetokoubo. Thus, my ideal starting 5 (without breaking the bank) would be some semblance of: DMC/Horford/SF Draftee/Evans/Allen.

Hey, I would love to aquire Horford, but I just don't see the Hawks parting with him. They are cleaning house, but by everything I've read, Horford is the one big piece that want to keep. But if you can pull it off, I'm in your corner...

 

[bajaden]

I like Kaman and once upon a time I was all for getting him. This was pre Cousins though. In my big man, I want someone who can play both C and PF, who is an excellent rebounder, shot blocker and a defender. This person needs to be able to play with both Cousins and JT and to some degree with Patterson. Dally has proven to be a very solid player in that role 2 season ago. His per 36 numbers are still on career average which means that someone else is just preferred to him in the rotation. Dally can match up on PFs and in his time here has blanketed some of the best PFs in the league. That is what we need.

Now I would ideally want Ibaka or Noah or Davis or Sanders instead but I know I am not getting any of those guys. Dally is reasonably priced, brings what we need, has proven himself to be able to play well with players that we need him to play well with and he would cost about half of what the other 3 would. Is he perfect?! No but he addresses a real need for us and has shown some good chemistry with Cousins when he played here.

With Kaman, I just cannot see how you can see Kaman-Cousins frouncourt playing for long stretches together in a consistently regular big man rotation. I don't think its a case of brining in another big body. Who ever comes in needs to play both C and PF effectively and defend both positions well. They need to be a strong rebounder, defender and a shot blocker. We don't really need someone who is primarily a scorer.

There is not many guys in the league who fit the profile we need. All of this would be moot of course of DeMarcus was a defensive anchor who blocked 2-3 shots per game but he is not. He is however our centrepiece and we need to surround him with role players that cover his weaknesses.

Just to be clear. I never said I envisioned a Cousins/Kaman frontcourt. I see Kaman as a solid backup center, and emergency starter in case of injury. He's a veteran that knows how to play the game, and despite whats been posted, he is a good defender. He's not the shotblocker he used to be, but he's a pesky, some would say dirty, defender that knows how to get into other players heads and disrupt them. He's a champion at grabbing jerseys without being caught. Steping on the other players foot so he can't jump etc. In other words, he's a dammed smart player. However, that doesn't mean I'm willing to spend a fortune for him. But at a reasonable price, yeh, I'd like to have him.

Why not Dalembert? Well its just a personal opinion. I read the newspapers, and he's basicly worn out his welcome with the Bucks. He wore out his welcome with Philly as well. About the only place where the fans seemed to love him was in sacramento. That may say more about the fans than Dalembert. Dally has always envisioned himself as a starter, and as being more offensively gifted than others percieve him to be. I like his shotblocking, but I'm not thrilled with his opinion of himself. But, I could live with him for a couple of years. Remember, he turned us down once already.

 

[Glenn]

I want Daly, warts and all, but what to do with Hayes?

 

[ParniValjak]

Just to be clear. I never said I envisioned a Cousins/Kaman frontcourt. I see Kaman as a solid backup center, and emergency starter in case of injury. He's a veteran that knows how to play the game, and despite whats been posted, he is a good defender. He's not the shotblocker he used to be, but he's a pesky, some would say dirty, defender that knows how to get into other players heads and disrupt them. He's a champion at grabbing jerseys without being caught. Steping on the other players foot so he can't jump etc. In other words, he's a dammed smart player. However, that doesn't mean I'm willing to spend a fortune for him. But at a reasonable price, yeh, I'd like to have him.

Why not Dalembert? Well its just a personal opinion. I read the newspapers, and he's basicly worn out his welcome with the Bucks. He wore out his welcome with Philly as well. About the only place where the fans seemed to love him was in sacramento. That may say more about the fans than Dalembert. Dally has always envisioned himself as a starter, and as being more offensively gifted than others percieve him to be. I like his shotblocking, but I'm not thrilled with his opinion of himself. But, I could live with him for a couple of years. Remember, he turned us down once already.

Let's not re-write history on that one. We went to him after we rescinded contract with Hayes because of heart issues. A couple of days later there was a newspaper article where Dalembert was quoted as saying that he expects to sign with Sacramento within 24 hours. Then Chuck got the all clear from the Cleveland Clinic and we dumped Dalembert and re-signed Chuck and threw at extra $1 million on the overall value of that contract.

I think the Sacramento front office was the one doing the rejecting and not Dally. Now he may well be holding a grudge against the organization and if I was in his place, I probably would too but lucky for us, we are getting new owners, new front office and new coaching staff, hopefully filled with people that know how to build a winner and value the defensive/shotblocking attributes more than the current regime.

As for Kaman, he would just cost a lot of money form someone who might get 12-16 minutes per game. I expect Cousins to be playing 35 odd minutes per game every night so the player that we get in needs to be able to play with him and with JT and/or Patterson. That player needs to be flexible in what position he plays so that he can give us 25-28 minutes every night. Dalembert is the type of player that brings that.

He is by no means a saint or a squeeky clean veteran but he has proven to be able to play very well with Cousins and JT and had a good relationship with Cousins. I like to see us bring back that 3 headed monster frontline. After the all-star break when Landry was traded and the crowded rotation was removed, that trio was kicking butt and taking names in the process. They made the Lakers frontcourt rotation of Bynum-Gasol-Odom look second rate in their match ups. That front court also was a dominant rebounding unit and each of the guys complemented each other's weaknesses.

I like to see that back or a version of that type of front court.

 

[ParniValjak]

I want Daly, warts and all, but what to do with Hayes?

Dump him off to some contender or if our owners are deep pocketed, he can be an expensive veteran voice that rides the end of the bench for the next two seasons. He can be our new Cisco.

Hayes is a good 4th or 5th big on a team (and I used the term big lightly). An assignment type role player but not much more than that. A lot of us said as such at the time we signed him up and we are proven to be right. He is getting 16 minutes a game this season and getting close to $5 million for his troubles.

 

[bajaden]

Let's not re-write history on that one. We went to him after we rescinded contract with Hayes because of heart issues. A couple of days later there was a newspaper article where Dalembert was quoted as saying that he expects to sign with Sacramento within 24 hours. Then Chuck got the all clear from the Cleveland Clinic and we dumped Dalembert and re-signed Chuck and threw at extra $1 million on the overall value of that contract.

I think the Sacramento front office was the one doing the rejecting and not Dally. Now he may well be holding a grudge against the organization and if I was in his place, I probably would too but lucky for us, we are getting new owners, new front office and new coaching staff, hopefully filled with people that know how to build a winner and value the defensive/shotblocking attributes more than the current regime.

As for Kaman, he would just cost a lot of money form someone who might get 12-16 minutes per game. I expect Cousins to be playing 35 odd minutes per game every night so the player that we get in needs to be able to play with him and with JT and/or Patterson. That player needs to be flexible in what position he plays so that he can give us 25-28 minutes every night. Dalembert is the type of player that brings that.

He is by no means a saint or a squeeky clean veteran but he has proven to be able to play very well with Cousins and JT and had a good relationship with Cousins. I like to see us bring back that 3 headed monster frontline. After the all-star break when Landry was traded and the crowded rotation was removed, that trio was kicking butt and taking names in the process. They made the Lakers frontcourt rotation of Bynum-Gasol-Odom look second rate in their match ups. That front court also was a dominant rebounding unit and each of the guys complemented each other's weaknesses.

I like to see that back or a version of that type of front court.

First off, I'm not trying to rewrite history. Thats just my immediate memory of what happened. I will admit that the circumstances are a little shadowy and vague. My memory was that the Kings were originally going to try and resign Dalembert. But that Houston showed interest and then the Kings turned their attention toward their second choice, Hayes. Hayes after signing, failed his physical and the contract was then null and void. In the meantime, Houston changed direction and went after Gasol in a trade involving Chris Paul that was nixed by Stern. At this point, the Kings started negotiating with Dalembert again. Then suddenly, the Rockets were involved again, and the just as quickly the Kings recinded their offer and turned back to Hayes. Whew! That was a long one. So from a distance, at least to me, it was a chicken or egg thing, as to what came first.

Also remember that Petrie has had close connections with Morley, and we've made several trades with them. My point is, we really don't know all the particulars, but from what research I've done, I can't find any animosity from Dalembert toward the Kings. Here's a short excerpt from a Marc Stein collumn.

"The Rockets thought they had Gasol, too, only for NBA commissioner David Stern to step in and veto a three-team trade that would have sent Chris Paul from the league-owned New Orleans Hornets to the Lakers and Gasol to Houston.

Paul was subsequently traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. With its No. 1 free-agent target Nene having also elected to re-sign with the Denver Nuggets, Houston moved Wednesday to seal a deal with Dalembert before Sacramento could finalize a deal to keep the Haiti native."

Anyway, as I said, I have no objection to Dalembert, he's just not my first choice. However, I see your side of the discussion.

 

[GoodOldDouwe]

How about Kyle Korver? He is not a very good defender, but he's one of the best shooters in NBA history. With DMC getting doubled a lot and Tyreke's driving ability he's going to get his fair share of open shots. The guy is shooting 45%(!) from 3pt territory this year. His former teammates love him and praise his workethic and he knows is role. Why not get him for two years?

 

[bajaden]

How about Kyle Korver? He is not a very good defender, but he's one of the best shooters in NBA history. With DMC getting doubled a lot and Tyreke's driving ability he's going to get his fair share of open shots. The guy is shooting 45%(!) from 3pt territory this year. His former teammates love him and praise his workethic and he knows is role. Why not get him for two years?

For some reason, if a player is a very good shooter, there is the misconception that he's a bad defender. Now I'm not about to tell you that Korver is god's gift to defense, but he's not a bad defender. You don't come up through the Jerry Sloan system, and not be able to play team defense. Korver is excellent in rotations and knowing where to be on the floor. Now I don't want to isolate him one on one against Durant, but then I don't want to iso anyone against Durant. I'd love to have Korver on our team. Lets put it this way, he's a better SF than anyone else we currently have on the team. So anyway you look at it, its an improvement. Especially on the offensive side of the ball. He can definitely spread the floor.

 

[Hoovtrain]

For some reason, if a player is a very good shooter, there is the misconception that he's a bad defender. Now I'm not about to tell you that Korver is god's gift to defense, but he's not a bad defender. You don't come up through the Jerry Sloan system, and not be able to play team defense. Korver is excellent in rotations and knowing where to be on the floor. Now I don't want to isolate him one on one against Durant, but then I don't want to iso anyone against Durant. I'd love to have Korver on our team. Lets put it this way, he's a better SF than anyone else we currently have on the team. So anyway you look at it, its an improvement. Especially on the offensive side of the ball. He can definitely spread the floor.

I wouldn't mind Korver and then drafting Burke. It has been far too long since we have had a SF that can spread the floor, or even play at an NBA level, and i think it is time to address that.

 

[rainmaker]

For some reason, if a player is a very good shooter, there is the misconception that he's a bad defender. Now I'm not about to tell you that Korver is god's gift to defense, but he's not a bad defender. You don't come up through the Jerry Sloan system, and not be able to play team defense. Korver is excellent in rotations and knowing where to be on the floor. Now I don't want to isolate him one on one against Durant, but then I don't want to iso anyone against Durant. I'd love to have Korver on our team. Lets put it this way, he's a better SF than anyone else we currently have on the team. So anyway you look at it, its an improvement. Especially on the offensive side of the ball. He can definitely spread the floor.

I completely agree. Korver certainly isn't a liability in defense and won't hurt the team there. He'd probably help this team they way it currently stands. Two ultra defensive minded coaches in Sloan and Thibs having great confidence in Korver should say enough about his capabilities on that end.

He's not just a spot shooter either. His movement is well above average. He doesn't just stand in place making it easier to guard him. He's on the move the majority of the time making entire defenses account for him, which is why he's one of the better floor spacers in the league imo.

 

[GoodOldDouwe]

I agree with you two, Korver is not a lockdown defender, but a solid defender.

If we are building around Cousins and Evans, we need roleplayers who complement them:

For the PG position I was thinking about Jose Calderon: good P&R player, solid shooter and a great passer with a high basketball IQ.
How does he fit besides Reke and Cuz? Well he's not a ballhog, he has played off the ball in both Toronto(with recently Lowry at the 1) and now in Detroit(Knight and Stuckey). His IQ and playmaking ability make him a very good P&R player, which works out great for DeMarcus(at least if he keeps working on his roll to the basket) and shooters on the floor.
Other option: Erik Maynor

Well, like I said at the SF position I like Kyle Korver. Great shooter, great teammate, experienced guy and a hard worker.
Other option: draft Porter/Robinson III

To fill the PF position I'd like Emeka Okafor. A defensive minded guy who's tough as nails and pretty quick on his feet. Solid rebounder and shotblocker. The type of player every team needs(Heat have Haslem, Thunder have Collison etc.).

Which would make my starting line-up look like this: Calderon, Evans, Korver, Okafor, Cousins.
Rotation players: Thornton, Patterson, JT and maybe a draftee(preferably a small forward, which means Tyreke could make more minutes as the lead guard paired with MT) or Toney Douglas.

 

[Turgenev]

I wouldn't mind a guy like Sam Young. Good attitude, hard worker, loves basketball. He has played for both Memphis and Indiana- both good teams.

He would not make a massive on court contribution, but still a positive contribution. Useful role player. The possibility of signing him would not be too absurd.

I wouldn't dislike Emeka Okafor on the kings. He has flaws- but is an established pro. I think that is the best case with any potential signing. Guys who bring an established skill set, some experience, and maturity.

.....

Perhaps the best way forward this offseason will be addition by subtraction?

 

[bajaden]

The only problem I have with Adding Korver, Okafor, and Calderon, in not performance, but financial. We have to resolve the situation with Tyreke, and the following year Cousins. Korver, Okafor and Calderon are going to cost money. Maybe more money we can afford. I doubt we could do all three. Now if we amnesty Salmons, and let JJ go, we will have some cap space to work with. But the Tyreke situation needs to be addressed as soon as possible, because there's a lean on our capspace till he's either resigned, or we give up his rights.

 

[bajaden]

I completely agree. Korver certainly isn't a liability in defense and won't hurt the team there. He'd probably help this team they way it currently stands. Two ultra defensive minded coaches in Sloan and Thibs having great confidence in Korver should say enough about his capabilities on that end.

He's not just a spot shooter either. His movement is well above average. He doesn't just stand in place making it easier to guard him. He's on the move the majority of the time making entire defenses account for him, which is why he's one of the better floor spacers in the league imo.

I agree. Korver is a great spot up shooter, but he's also excellent at coming off screens, and the occasional backdoor cut. He's constantly moving without the ball, unless he's susposed to spread the floor.

 

[The_Jamal]

Korver is for sure one of my favorite targets this off-season. He's been a valuable role player for playoff teams the last 6 years and those are the kind of guys we need on the team.