De'Aaron Fox Traded to Spurs for Zach Lavine, three first round picks

[SacTownKid]

Seems to me like we either hurry the hell up and fill our positions of need with good players to make us a competitor or blow it up. Gonna be tough to get a good pg and pf that are starting caliber and that fit. If I had to bet my money I'd bet we're 1.5 seasons away from a complete overhaul.

Monte has set himself up well to go with the flow regardless of whatever it is. Now Monte can actually USE his MLE as well. Remember he can use that in trade now also. If the team looks good, he can add for need without touching his pick cache. Wow, it's hard to believe Monte was able to re-tool this effectively while spreading his chips out far enough to not be screwed regardless of the outcome, haha.

 

[SacTownKid]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1886540836004913191

Bojan’s legs might be spaghetti at this point but if he’s still got something left in the tank, he’d be a great fit playing off of Domas (on offense)

Too early to reform DeBallZach?

 

[SacTownKid]

No idea if Simmons is even playable but I wouldn’t be surprised if we take a look at him given prior interest. If he’s a cheap pickup that could add length rebounding and defense to the bench. And maybe he’d prefer a small market but who knows

Players have found new life with the Kings before. If Monte did end up being able to take a flyer on Simmons this would all come full circle.

 

[The_Jamal]

Players have found new life with the Kings before. If Monte did end up being able to take a flyer on Simmons this would all come full circle.

Simmons also becomes quite a bit more possible with LaVine shooting and the new and improved Domas shooting

 

[PacMan]

I was still pretty impressed with his defense when the Nets were in Sacramento. He doesn’t bite on a lot of pump fakes. That stood out to me when the Kings are constantly looking like they’re walking on the moon defensively.

Plus, he’s got size and can still score a few baskets, rebound at a high rate and make a few plays. I think he would be a no brainer on the buyout market to come off the bench.

And yeah, you never know. He might remember he’s talented

A small market team may be beneficial for him. He can be the back up pg/wing. Can stagger a line up of Carter, Ellis, Murray, Simmons, Lyles. That’s a a really good defensive unit when we need a stop

 

[Spike]

No idea if Simmons is even playable but I wouldn’t be surprised if we take a look at him given prior interest. If he’s a cheap pickup that could add length rebounding and defense to the bench. And maybe he’d prefer a small market but who knows

That idea is crazy enough that it might work.

 

[SacTownKid]

A small market team may be beneficial for him. He can be the back up pg/wing. Can stagger a line up of Carter, Ellis, Murray, Simmons, Lyles. That’s a a really good defensive unit when we need a stop

He'd probably have no shortage of suitors but without searching who is still holding onto their MLE and with the 2nd apron buyout rules, the Kings might also be able to offer the most $$$ on a short deal considering Monte held onto it.

 

[Joshyjosh31]

No idea if Simmons is even playable but I wouldn’t be surprised if we take a look at him given prior interest. If he’s a cheap pickup that could add length rebounding and defense to the bench. And maybe he’d prefer a small market but who knows

I would be all over Simmons easily! He can play point for the bench a run it well he also gives us massive size and defense.

Trade for Nance and sign ben have a bench of Ellis, Ben, Lyle’s, and Nance

 

[SacTownKid]

Just searching Spotrac real quick. The Kings might indeed have a huge advantage with the MLE. Most teams that still have it have bloated caps and/or are hard capped at the 1st or 2nd apron. The Kings have space to use the whole thing I think.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

He'd probably have no shortage of suitors but without searching who is still holding onto their MLE and with the 2nd apron buyout rules, the Kings might also be able to offer the most $$$ on a short deal considering Monte held onto it.

I'm pretty sure that with a buyout, any additional salary the player gets is treated as an offset - meaning if the team that signs Simmons signs him for $3M, then that $3M goes to Brooklyn, and not to Simmons. There's no incentive for any team to pay over the min in that case. Basically, he picks his destination.

Obviously at league minimum I'd give it a shot if he wanted to pick us.

 

[Joshyjosh31]

Someone that literally can't shoot, is no player that I want handling the ball

We had fox! Ben’s is a good rebounder, passer, and defender

 

[Caccia]

The Kings didn't really lose much playmaking in this deal. That shouldn't be a need at all.

The de facto backup point guard, Jordan McLaughlin, also got shipped out, so all of a sudden we have Ellis and Carter as backups.

 

[SacTownKid]

I'm pretty sure that with a buyout, any additional salary the player gets is treated as an offset - meaning if the team that signs Simmons signs him for $3M, then that $3M goes to Brooklyn, and not to Simmons. There's no incentive for any team to pay over the min in that case. Basically, he picks his destination.

Obviously at league minimum I'd give it a shot if he wanted to pick us.

Really? Not sure why the players would agree to that. I looked it up and couldn't find anything on that.

 

[SacTownKid]

The de facto backup point guard, Jordan McLaughlin, also got shipped out, so all of a sudden we have Ellis and Carter as backups.

Jordan never played though. Hardly even in garbage time. If they need a depth guy just move Jones up the ranks.

 

[Section 101]

The de facto backup point guard, Jordan McLaughlin, also got shipped out, so all of a sudden we have Ellis and Carter as backups.

Convert Jones, sign Ellis to 2 way.

 

[Caccia]

Jordan never played though. Hardly even in garbage time. If they need a depth guy just move Jones up the ranks.

Colby Jones? He plays a little too much out of control to play point guard, in my opinion.

Yes, I know McLaughlin was deep bench, but he was solid, and now that security has been removed.

 

[SacTownKid]

Colby Jones? He plays a little too much out of control to play point guard, in my opinion.

Yes, I know McLaughlin was deep bench, but he was solid, and now that security has been removed.

Or Mason, either one haha. Even so, that is easily a min. level signing for depth. Nothing major.

 

[Tetsujin]

Or Mason, either one haha. Even so, that is easily a min. level signing for depth. Nothing major.

If we really were so desperate for point guard depth, IT is literally begging teams to sign him lol

 

[Caccia]

If we really were so desperate for point guard depth, IT is literally begging teams to sign him lol.

I like that idea!

 

[sactowndog]

That idea is crazy enough that it might work.

it’s not a terrible idea especially since Monk can play off the ball and Domas has improved from 3.

 

[Letsgokings13]

https://x.com/spurs/status/1886574892289507468?s=46

Fox in the spurs jersey

 

[TheMobb]

That idea is crazy enough that it might work.

I like the idea as he gives us defense, size, length and also playmaking off the bench. The problem is his health, he has a bad back and constantly misses games.

 

[Larry89]

https://x.com/spurs/status/1886574892289507468?s=46

Fox in the spurs jersey

wtf

This dude already had his commercial ready to release, did his physical, had his farewell message ready in November or something..already had his jersey promo pictures, had his new home ready to move into already

Whats next??? Buying domain names and started an LLC since last year for a gourmet churro company??? Sponsorship for Whatabuger in the works since October?? Dearron Fox special edition Texas boot company boots?

 

[sactowndog]

I was still pretty impressed with his defense when the Nets were in Sacramento. He doesn’t bite on a lot of pump fakes. That stood out to me when the Kings are constantly looking like they’re walking on the moon defensively.

Plus, he’s got size and can still score a few baskets, rebound at a high rate and make a few plays. I think he would be a no brainer on the buyout market to come off the bench.

And yeah, you never know. He might remember he’s talented

Sacramento might be the best market in the NBA for Simmons versus Philly and New York. Sac fans tend to overlook players faults and love those who love them back. Philly fans hate Santa Clause. Ben might thrive in a Sacramento market. He is clearly driven by fear of failure and Sac might be the best market in sports for that kind of player.

 

[AaronPDX]

Is Cissoko Bruno 2.0 or does he have any shot at being NBA ready in 2 years?

He shoots an impressive 8% from the three.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

Really? Not sure why the players would agree to that. I looked it up and couldn't find anything on that.

http://www.cbafaq.com/salarycap.htm#Q65

I had the details wrong - I'm guessing maybe it's baseball where the "set off" is 100%? Anyway, there is a limited "set off" in the NBA - basically, on top of his bought-out contract Simmons would get the entirety of a min contract, and half of the salary beyond that. (The new team would pay the full amount, but the Nets would get to reduce their payment by that amount.)

 

[Capt. Factorial]

He shoots an impressive 8% from the three.

On a very small sample size, he shot .083 on 1-12 his rookie year. This year he is shooting .429 on a very small 3-7 sample size. He shoots .429!!!!

His more extensive G-League experience has him just a touch under .300 over three years. Not a disaster, needs work, for a guy who is 20, that could come around.

 

[AaronPDX]

On a very small sample size, he shot .083 on 1-12 his rookie year. This year he is shooting .429 on a very small 3-7 sample size. He shoots .429!!!!

His more extensive G-League experience has him just a touch under .300 over three years. Not a disaster, needs work, for a guy who is 20, that could come around.

Ah, I didn't realize he was only 20. Still could be some hope!

 

[jiimbob]

wtf

This dude already had his commercial ready to release, did his physical, had his farewell message ready in November or something..already had his jersey promo pictures, had his new home ready to move into already

Whats next??? Buying domain names and started an LLC since last year for a gourmet churro company??? Sponsorship for Whatabuger in the works since October?? Dearron Fox special edition Texas boot company boots?

Your not only disgruntled but likely spot on amusing.

 

[ockingsfan]

wtf

This dude already had his commercial ready to release, did his physical, had his farewell message ready in November or something..already had his jersey promo pictures, had his new home ready to move into already

Whats next??? Buying domain names and started an LLC since last year for a gourmet churro company??? Sponsorship for Whatabuger in the works since October?? Dearron Fox special edition Texas boot company boots?

TBH, D Fox had this plotted out since the summer when he turned down the Kings extension offer.

He and his “evil Klutch” crew never had any intention of re-signing with the Kings. They tried to spin it that he only wanted to “win” when in fact I think he was trying to torpedo the Kings season so that he could gracefully say he tried his best, but the Kings were not winning enough.

Personally, I’m glad that his plan got outed last week and people found out his true intentions to weasel his way to San Antonio.

He was and always will be all about team Fox and not about the team!