Amick: Sergio possibly going to Memphis.
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Initially, the Kings rented Portland 1.9 million in cap space for 1.1 million dollars. (3 million in cash minus 1.9 million). Now, they might increase that figure by dumping Sergio early. The Kings made a call to drop from 31 to 38 for cash considerations and it cost them Blair when he fell a lot lower than anybody predicted.
Beno’s play is a red herring. The Kings had already decided to pull the trigger on Evans, with the intent of playing him at PG. They rented cap space and got a 3rd point guard.
Since this was pre, let’s go ahead sell the family beer distributorship time … all of the evidence points to the move being about bucks and not buckets.
Well this is disappointing. We finally get Sergio, who proves to be a good passer but exhibits all the same problems that he had in Portland. Still a valuable role player though.
Unfortunately, we made the deal for Rodriguez before the draft and DeJuan Blair fell into the 2nd round. Sure, Blair might not be playing in 1-5 years b/c of the ACL issue, but man could we use him right now. And for all of us long-clamoring for Petrie to make a draft day deal, he finally made one, and the end result doesn't look so hot should this deal go down. Maybe he should stick to his old habits?
On another note, how many of us will be upset when Kenny "The Moveable Piece" Thomas is left untraded? I for one will be - we could have, and should have - bought him out 3/5-4 years ago if that's the case, and could have freed up a roster spot while he cashed his millions...sure it would still affect our cap, but man, I really want to proven wrong come Thursday. Bag of chips?
Unfortunately, we made the deal for Rodriguez before the draft and DeJuan Blair fell into the 2nd round. Sure, Blair might not be playing in 1-5 years b/c of the ACL issue, but man could we use him right now. And for all of us long-clamoring for Petrie to make a draft day deal, he finally made one, and the end result doesn't look so hot should this deal go down. Maybe he should stick to his old habits?
On another note, how many of us will be upset when Kenny "The Moveable Piece" Thomas is left untraded? I for one will be - we could have, and should have - bought him out 3/5-4 years ago if that's the case, and could have freed up a roster spot while he cashed his millions...sure it would still affect our cap, but man, I really want to proven wrong come Thursday. Bag of chips?
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Since we'd be trading Sergio's 1.9M into Memphis' free cap space and not bringing back salary we get a credit good for one year that we can use to trade for another salary.
So basically we could trade a 4M player plus the 1.9M trade exception for a 5.9M player. Its a good trade chip because its the ultimate way for a team to shed salary and save money.
So basically we could trade a 4M player plus the 1.9M trade exception for a 5.9M player. Its a good trade chip because its the ultimate way for a team to shed salary and save money.
