I've started to view a majority of owners on the "Vivek spectrum" where I really do think most of these guys are complete prisoners of the moment with their decision making and what they sign off on. I think current form and what they've done this season might actually matter for a lot of these teams.
[Game] 23/82: Kings @ Heat 06 DEC 2025, 5pm PT/8pm ET
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I've started to view a majority of owners on the "Vivek spectrum" where I really do think most of these guys are complete prisoners of the moment with their decision making and what they sign off on. I think current form and what they've done this season might actually matter for a lot of these teams.
Caccia
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Solid. Active, with two blocks. Raynaud and Achiuwa were instrumental in keeping Miami from constantly going to the rim. Both guys had 10 rebounds, which meant the rebounding battle was slightly in favor of the Kings, 45-41.
ShastaKingsFan
All-Star
Contending teams are willing to take a longer term risk, if they think it might be enough to put them over the top in a playoff run. Simple risk/reward strategy.....that I fear to see in motion, if Ranadive ever lucks into that position
Caccia
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I am curious. Do sportswriters on suspect sites write their copy in advance?
https://www.red94.net/news/52583-ki...0-sacramento-s-losing-streak-hits-four-games/
<The Miami Heat showed no mercy against the struggling Kings, maintaining control throughout the contest at the Kaseya Center. Sacramento came into Saturday looking to snap a four-game skid but couldn’t stop Miami’s offensive firepower. The Heat’s depth proved too much for Sacramento to handle despite needing a win.>
https://www.red94.net/news/52583-ki...0-sacramento-s-losing-streak-hits-four-games/
<The Miami Heat showed no mercy against the struggling Kings, maintaining control throughout the contest at the Kaseya Center. Sacramento came into Saturday looking to snap a four-game skid but couldn’t stop Miami’s offensive firepower. The Heat’s depth proved too much for Sacramento to handle despite needing a win.>
Krunker
Northernmost Kings Fan
I suspect it's an AI sportswriter gone amok. The site is sure sketchy.
Jdbraver137
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If they are gonna base it in the most recent games then those FO execs should be fired. monte and Pete D aren’t currently employed as GM so we are out of luck.
ShastaKingsFan
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Naa, it's just a part of an evaluation and factoring risk/reward. When getting ready for a stretch run into the playoffs, a player who currently has it going and looks like they still have something in the tank, has more trade value for a serious playoff team. You'd much rather bring in a hot Lavine or DeRozan, than one who is floundering
Caccia
Starter
That would explain it. Although the article does have a byline, the writer professes to have penned several articles on unrelated sports.
NewArena
All-Star
Sit him down until February 4th
NewArena
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No one can convince me he’s better than a healthy Sabonis, i know that much.
NewArena
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How in the world did Nique still not play more than 20 minutes and DeRozan almost played 40? That’s my only gripe with Coach Doug tonight
NewArena
All-Star
This is a very hypothetical world because Kawhi is not the same defender he was and can barely string 3 games together. The clippers of last year or 4 years ago, sure.
NewArena
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Winning the rebounding battle without Sabonis on the floor didn’t seem at all possible a month ago. Adding Keegan, Precious, Max and Nique to the equation changes so much.
Last 4 games, since getting over 20+ minutes in each game:
25.4 MPG
16.8 PPG
6.5 RPG
1.8 APG
1.3 Blocks/game
65.9% TS
21.5% USG
42.9 from 3 (1.8 3PA/game)
I swear if Drew Eubanks plays a single minute when Domas is healthy...