[Game] California Classic 2023, Day 2 (7/5/2023): Kings vs. Heat 7pm Pacific, 10pm Eastern

[Tetsujin]

Beat the Heat by Beating the Heat!

 

[funkykingston]

See Jaime Jaquez and Nikola Jovic before they are traded to Portland in a deal for Dame!

 

[ESP47]

Would like to see more out of Slawson this game. Looked like a baby deer out there on offense in game 1.

 

[ockingsfan]

Would like to see some PT for the 7 footer Jake Stephens in this game. Hopefully he can show some promise to get that 3rd 2-way contract for the Kings

 

[Capt. Factorial]

Would like to see some PT for the 7 footer Jake Stephens in this game. Hopefully he can show some promise to get that 3rd 2-way contract for the Kings

Typically the secondary guys alternate days, so most likely Stephens will be the primary backup and Daum and/or Comanche will sit.

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

I think Jordan Ford could be a better NBA backup than Dellavedova. Wonder if he has any real chance of making the roster

 

[funkykingston]

I think Jordan Ford could be a better NBA backup than Dellavedova. Wonder if he has any real chance of making the roster

Right now the Kings have 13 players signed (or who have agreed to contracts):

C Sabonis/Len
PF Barnes/Lyles/Vezenkov
SF Murray/Edwards/Jones
SG Huerter/Monk/Duarte
PG Fox/Mitchell

My guess is that they sign Queta as a 3rd center and grab a third string PG. But they were rumored to be after Torrey Craig, so McNair may want more wing help and either feels like Lyles will get significant minutes as a smallball 5 and/or Monk can serve as the 3rd PG if De'Aaron or Davion get hurt.

 

[serbiangoat]

Right now the Kings have 13 players signed (or who have agreed to contracts):

C Sabonis/Len
PF Barnes/Lyles/Vezenkov
SF Murray/Edwards/Jones
SG Huerter/Monk/Duarte
PG Fox/Mitchell

My guess is that they sign Queta as a 3rd center and grab a third string PG. But they were rumored to be after Torrey Craig, so McNair may want more wing help and either feels like Lyles will get significant minutes as a smallball 5 and/or Monk can serve as the 3rd PG if De'Aaron or Davion get hurt.

Craig signed with the Bulls already

 

[funkykingston]

Craig signed with the Bulls already

Yep, I knew that - I was just flagging that the Kings' reported interest in him could mean they'd rather sign another wing vs a 3rd string C or PG.

 

[dude12]

I think Jordan Ford could be a better NBA backup than Dellavedova. Wonder if he has any real chance of making the roster

He really needs to matchup with 1 or 2 top young PG prospects and then hold his own or outplay them. His size is going to hurt hi on the defensive side

 

[dude12]

Right now the Kings have 13 players signed (or who have agreed to contracts):

C Sabonis/Len
PF Barnes/Lyles/Vezenkov
SF Murray/Edwards/Jones
SG Huerter/Monk/Duarte
PG Fox/Mitchell

My guess is that they sign Queta as a 3rd center and grab a third string PG. But they were rumored to be after Torrey Craig, so McNair may want more wing help and either feels like Lyles will get significant minutes as a smallball 5 and/or Monk can serve as the 3rd PG if De'Aaron or Davion get hurt.

Have to include PJ Dozier as a potential guy who can run 3rd string PG AND be a smaller wing. They like him and he brings some positional flexibility…..but maybe Colby Jones eliminates him

 

[funkykingston]

Have to include PJ Dozier as a potential guy who can run 3rd string PG AND be a smaller wing. They like him and he brings some positional flexibility…..but maybe Colby Jones eliminates him

True. He currently is signed but with an unguaranteed contract.

 

[dude12]

Podz for GS does not look impressive to me.
Brandon Miller for 2nd straight game underwhelming in first half again

 

[midtowner]

I think Jordan Ford could be a better NBA backup than Dellavedova. Wonder if he has any real chance of making the roster

Delly is physically very strong. Ford is a better offensive player than Delly - but is super light. 3rd pg is a tough role that usually doesn’t play to Ford’s abilities (spark plug offensive player). Usually you want a low usage guy in the 3rd pg role. Where Ford is best when you put the ball in his hands.

 

[nunob8]

Delly is physically very strong. Ford is a better offensive player than Delly - but is super light. 3rd pg is a tough role that usually doesn’t play to Ford’s abilities (spark plug offensive player). Usually you want a low usage guy in the 3rd pg role. Where Ford is best when you put the ball in his hands.

Having watched most of last year´s G-League games, my main concern is that he lacks the mind set to be a playmaker, and that Hes too focused on scoring and attacking the basket instead of creating and distributing the ball, however this could be related to a lack of contract and a need to get noticed on the court and stat-sheets.

 

[Tetsujin]

Matt Barnes’s kids are in AAU? Jesus H Christ, I’m old.

 

[Tetsujin]

Nnaji’s playing fairly well but the way he walks like his feet are numb and he’s trying not to trip over them is concerning.

 

[iowamcnabb]

Miller with a dud

 

[Tetsujin]

You know how Keegan stepped out onto the summer league floor and immediately looked like a potential star? Brandon Miller is doing the exact opposite right now.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1676691110952062977

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1676736655624122368

 

[dude12]

Miller needs Ball in the worst way. No player on the Charlotte SL roster even thought for 1 second, “Hey, let’s set up Brandon with some plays”.

 

[midtowner]

A lot of Jabari Smith Jr vibes

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1676759878713454595

Deebo live in Sacramento now or something lol

 

[Spike]

A lot of Jabari Smith Jr vibes

If the Rockets want to move on from Jabari, I'm here to listen.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1676772527379742720

 

[Tetsujin]

Am I the only one getting an absolutely unlistenable audio feed?

 

[Capt. Factorial]

Am I the only one getting an absolutely unlistenable audio feed?

My feed is normal.

 

[Tetsujin]

My feed is normal.

I’m guessing it was just Japanese League Pass acting up. The in-arena sound during the timeout is working fine

 

[Tetsujin]

Point Keegan to start the game