King Baller
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So does Vlade trade for Cam Payne?
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White_Chocolate
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ParniValjak
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If any trade does happen, I think it will be right at the deadline. We are not going to mess around too much with a team that seems to have turned it around
Chupacabra
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I think the idea is that the Kings have started to turn it around as a result of Rudy's absence.
ParniValjak
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Just because people keep saying it and believe it to be true, doesn't necessarily make it true.
For all his short comings Rudy Gay is stil 2nd best player on this team and by a BIG margin. Those assets you don't give up for speculative assets. That would be IT scenario all over again.
Blob
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Payne reminds me of Isaiah Thomas, a potential taller version of Isaiah Thomas 
Both are lefties, crafty, good at creating space with separation dribble, shoot from distance comfortably, have soft floater when going to hole, etc. IIRC Vlade tried to get Payne on draft day and said he was really close to a deal to do so, but fell through last minute.
Both are lefties, crafty, good at creating space with separation dribble, shoot from distance comfortably, have soft floater when going to hole, etc. IIRC Vlade tried to get Payne on draft day and said he was really close to a deal to do so, but fell through last minute.
bajaden
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Just letting Rudy walk out the door and getting nothing in return would be closer to the IT scenario.
Alex Oriakhi is a beast, man, what are you talking about?
KingsFanSince85
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You sure? Dude can't seem to stay healthy. Back-to-back foot fractures doesn't instill a lot of confidence.
Payne reminds me of Isaiah Thomas, a potential taller version of Isaiah Thomas
Payne doesn't remind me of IT at all. Thomas is a lead guard who can be counted on to score and I don't view Payne that way at all. He's also much more of a playmaker.
Overall he's much more smooth than explosive. I'm a fan of his game but he's really a kid who is decent to good at a lot of things but not great at anything. He has a definite feel for the game though.
bajaden
Hall of Famer
bajaden
Hall of Famer
I think in a deal like this, we have to put emphasis on the word Kid. Your betting on his development. If you make this trade, then it becomes important to have an experienced PG on board, like a Lawson, to help mentor him. Don't think we want to immediately put all the eggs in his basket.
LOL! He went to UCLA, didn't he?
Missouri, I think.
bajaden
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King Baller
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Cameron Payne assigned to OKC Blue D league affiliate--> http://www.nba.com/thunder/news/payne-170101
So Payne gets to shake off the rust in the D league and prove he is recovered from injury.
So Payne gets to shake off the rust in the D league and prove he is recovered from injury.
King Baller
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Cameron Payne scores 14 points in 19 minutes in first game back in D League. Did not shoot well - 5 for 19.
Box score--> http://dleague.nba.com/games/20170103/OKLSLC/
Box score--> http://dleague.nba.com/games/20170103/OKLSLC/
ockingsfan
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Payne is playing the Kings affiliate, the Reno Bighorns on Thursday.
Let's see if there is a Vlade or Mike Bratz sighting there to see Payne live in action.
Let's see if there is a Vlade or Mike Bratz sighting there to see Payne live in action.
I think when you add in other players and potentially make it a 3x3 deal, it could work out.....wondering when this will happen. It's either Gay for Payne or Brandon Knight. That's my take.
