Circa_1985_Fan
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It is very puzzling as to why/how he hasn't signed ANYWHERE yet.
Dalembert stillin the mix
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NoBonus
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This.
Glenn
Hall of Famer
Petrie never talks about deals that are in progress. I wonder if the signing of Outlaw in part drew a line in the sand for Daly and said, "Here's all we have. Take it or leave it." There is just enough money under the cap to make a reasonable offer and not enough to go overboard like his salary of last year. We also have solved our "minimum wage problem" and taken another item of mini-desparation out of the negotiating equation.
We have also built a team by strengthening most of our weaknesses to make us a more attractive team for any guy of his style. We have strengthened the SF spot immensely and improved our 3 pt shootimg immensely. To be a great team, we need one more thing.
[/optimistic mode]
Glenn
Hall of Famer
Could some one with less a Minnesota bias give an analysis of Kris Humphries, the athlete, not the reality show dupe?
His career stats seem average yet he is described as a rebounder and the rebounding stats ARE good. I looked at a few highlight videos (by sorting through the endless videos containing a Kardashian) and he looks far more athletic than I assumed. Probably more like Hickson than Thompson and probably better than both. He has made some spectacular blocks. He is only 6'9" but has hops.
The general argument against him, and I agree with it, is that we don't need another 4/5 to clog our already large number of 4/5s unless he is the prototypical shot blocking, fear engendering big to take pressure off Cuz. I would think if Daly wasn't available and Humphries was good enough to be above JT and JJ in the pecking order, he would be a decent fall back signing. The bottom line questions are #1 does he seem to be enough of a shot blocking threat to be a mini-Daly (watch the videos and don't simply rely on stats) and is he significantly better than JT and JJ all around?
As a related aside, after watching Whiteside in the GS game I chalked him off my list even as a project. THAT is harsh and I should have a little more understanding that the guy hasn't played in a year and a half. If he doesn't add 20 more pounds, he will be like a pinball bouncing from cushion to cushion. I am very disappointed in what I saw which is premature, sure, but still ......
His career stats seem average yet he is described as a rebounder and the rebounding stats ARE good. I looked at a few highlight videos (by sorting through the endless videos containing a Kardashian) and he looks far more athletic than I assumed. Probably more like Hickson than Thompson and probably better than both. He has made some spectacular blocks. He is only 6'9" but has hops.
The general argument against him, and I agree with it, is that we don't need another 4/5 to clog our already large number of 4/5s unless he is the prototypical shot blocking, fear engendering big to take pressure off Cuz. I would think if Daly wasn't available and Humphries was good enough to be above JT and JJ in the pecking order, he would be a decent fall back signing. The bottom line questions are #1 does he seem to be enough of a shot blocking threat to be a mini-Daly (watch the videos and don't simply rely on stats) and is he significantly better than JT and JJ all around?
As a related aside, after watching Whiteside in the GS game I chalked him off my list even as a project. THAT is harsh and I should have a little more understanding that the guy hasn't played in a year and a half. If he doesn't add 20 more pounds, he will be like a pinball bouncing from cushion to cushion. I am very disappointed in what I saw which is premature, sure, but still ......
Circa_1985_Fan
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This^^^
RookieOfTheDay
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Or, "Hey Geoff, this is Sam, you know, I'm still available and I hear you have an open spot on the team".
Jkbiker
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sam_amickSam Amick
Dalembert's camp has been talking with Houston and exploring possible sign and trades elsewhere w/ Kings, but now there is a more dire need.
21 minutes ago
sam_amickSam Amick
There is a basketball ripple effect here, however, and it would appear free agent center Sam Dalembert is a possibility again in Sacto.
22 minutes ago
Please Geoff dont Sign and trade Just sign him!!!!!!
Dalembert's camp has been talking with Houston and exploring possible sign and trades elsewhere w/ Kings, but now there is a more dire need.
21 minutes ago
sam_amickSam Amick
There is a basketball ripple effect here, however, and it would appear free agent center Sam Dalembert is a possibility again in Sacto.
22 minutes ago
Please Geoff dont Sign and trade Just sign him!!!!!!
Entity
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Our argument just became pointless lol
Circa_1985_Fan
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Hard to believe he's a fatty...he's always been rail thin.
Bricklayer
Don't Make Me Use The Bat
Remember he came to camp last year less than ripped, so I would imagine that's what this would mean as well. Especially during a long LONG offseason free agency when guys don't want to press things and get hurt and kill their value.
SacTownKid
Hall of Famer
Just hopefully if they do go that route, no 10 million a year contracts unless it's for no more than 2 years. 
LPKingsFan
All-Star
Just hopefully if they do go that route, no 10 million a year contracts unless it's for no more than 2 years.
That'd be fine with me. They offered Hayes $21 million for 4 years, they should see if Dalembert would come back for $21/2.
SacTownKid
Hall of Famer
That's it, get me Reggie Evans. This team needs toughness and he has no problem with going low if you get my drift!
OptimusRhyme
Jive Turkey
Maybe we can make him think we're gonna sign and trade him to houston, then sign him, and not trade him.
RookieOfTheDay
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Why would he even want to go to Houston? They're likely going to be worse than the Kings.
kingsfan101
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Just hopefully if they do go that route, no 10 million a year contracts unless it's for no more than 2 years.
Hmm. Is there any other team that much under cap, who is willing to throw so much money at him? If no, there is no reason to bid against ourselves, and overpay him.
I like him, would love to have him back on the team, and think he provides exactly what we need. But if there is virtually no realistic chance of him landing somewhere else for similar money, there is no reason to bid high.
Just my $0.02.
Circa_1985_Fan
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I'm thinking he wants the max # of years...at least 3-4.
Circa_1985_Fan
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Good point...maybe that's one major reason he is still contemplating. Well...his time
to decide is just about up. What's it gonna be Sammy?
Section 101
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Cant do that. The contract has the trade in it to be valid.
OptimusRhyme
Jive Turkey
twas a joke, but its prolly more possible then petrie actually signing a good FA.
GoodOldDouwe
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daldridgetnt David Aldridge
Sources: Rockets, at the moment, taking a pass ($) on Dalembert, leaving return to Kings as s possibility.
Sources: Rockets, at the moment, taking a pass ($) on Dalembert, leaving return to Kings as s possibility.
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