Done Deal - Bulls and Kings - Salmons and Miller Traded
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SacTown_King
Prospect
Wtf?
First they trade Webber for nobody. Then Bibby (who is playing great) for nobody, now Miller and Salmons for nobody. petrie hasn't made a good trade since 2002. Why aren't they trading kenny thomas, shelden, and douby?
First they trade Webber for nobody. Then Bibby (who is playing great) for nobody, now Miller and Salmons for nobody. petrie hasn't made a good trade since 2002. Why aren't they trading kenny thomas, shelden, and douby?
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captain bill
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what the crap? i've tended to be more cautious and defend what people thought were bad moves in the past, but this is insane. i can understand the save money now move, but salmons would be better to hang on to, he'll still have value next year and the year after that. this trade is horrendously bad. giving away all our assets for literally nothing. welcome to lottery hell.
sono
Starter
I'm waiting for Brick's balanced take on this too.
Kingster
Hall of Famer
Are you going to buy the Kings?
They're cutting costs BUT according to at least two different articles they've told Petrie that they will open the wallets for a franchise player.
I'm stunned... some of you would complain about being hanged with a new rope.
Whatever, people... You wanted change, you got change.
I really don't think that's fair. How many people on this board wanted Salmons traded for just a salary dump? My guess is, Zero. He's definitely better than that. So we didn't get what we wanted. Not close.
NoBonus
Starter
Artest... I like that trade substantially.
rainmaker
Hall of Famer
Who knows what other options geoff had. He might have had descent options regarding salmons, but I don't think he could get much for brad. I like the fact we got rid of both of them. Of course we all wanted more in a trade, but it is all speculation on our parts to assume we could of gotten more. Despite what some on this board think, I would rather have done this trade than have salmons and/or brad on the bench next season. We really don't know if we could have done better. Anyone who says they know we could have done better is full of crap. None of us really knows what went on behind closed doors.
kupman
Starter
This is the first thingthat made me smile all afternoon. It's pretty darn funny.
NoBonus
Starter
I was all for salary dump for Salmons... No more of me screaming, "John, PASS THE BALL!" followed by Salmons dribbling the ball off his foot.
SacTown_King
Prospect
Yeah, but they got rid of him too. Imagine if Bibby, Martin and Artest were on this team together. With Miller as a decent center. And hawes and thompson are getting good. We could've been a playoff team.
Kings Faithful
Starter
If we are looking to trade Nocioni (who is already 29 so im pretty sure we are) who are some possiblities at taking him? One that automatically comes to mind is...the Suns who seem to be lacking a quality SF aside from Grant Hill...another team that could be interested is the Blazers who are looking for a SF but we already had a trade for Diogu from them so it wouldn't make sense. Any one else?
Thank the great God Naismith that silliness is over. Striving to merely be a first round exit playoff team sucks... And we're looking forward finally. The last member of THE TEAM - with the exception of Bobby J - is now part of the past. It's time to close the book and start a new one.
Gary
All-Star
nbrans
All-Star
I think Nocioni was basically considered untradeable until this deal happened.
Toronto's the only halfway plausible one I see.
SacTown_King
Prospect
We wont win the championship any time soon with trades like this.
kingsnation
All-Star
Wow! I just turned on kingsfans and saw the trade! I have to admit, I wanted something more exciting. However, I was a fan of Diogu's in college 
Also, Idk why everyone is so down on Nocioni. Sure his contract sucks, but he is going to give us more bang for his buck than half of our other players.
I think his production declined because he was tired of Chicago. I think he will be a very nice role player for this team. Someone who plays a team game, and does a bit of everything.
Let this trade pan out a bit people before you jump off the mountain...
We have no idea what was out there as fans, THIS COULD HAVE BEEN THE BEST DEAL POSSIBLE.
And guess what? If Geoff didn't bite and take the trade. ... and kept BOTH Salmons and Miller ---> You would have all called for his head anyways
Look, we have been calling for BOTH Miller and Salmons to be gone all year... Do you not think that other teams really want our crap??
Also, Idk why everyone is so down on Nocioni. Sure his contract sucks, but he is going to give us more bang for his buck than half of our other players.
I think his production declined because he was tired of Chicago. I think he will be a very nice role player for this team. Someone who plays a team game, and does a bit of everything.
Let this trade pan out a bit people before you jump off the mountain...
We have no idea what was out there as fans, THIS COULD HAVE BEEN THE BEST DEAL POSSIBLE.
And guess what? If Geoff didn't bite and take the trade. ... and kept BOTH Salmons and Miller ---> You would have all called for his head anyways
Look, we have been calling for BOTH Miller and Salmons to be gone all year... Do you not think that other teams really want our crap??
Rockmeister
All-Star
Kev.in
Starter
This trade absolutely stinks. Maloofs, Petrie, whoever else is responsible. You have to look at all of them in the front office/management and realize that they're so behind the times. As a unit, they just don't "get it".
Gooden, Simmons, Diogu = Garbage.
As for Nocioni, if anyone is going to miss Salmons (anyone?) - you'll get over it quick when you see how much of a shot-hog Noicioni is. It's just Salmons with a different accent and lighter skin.
So the Kings get a little cap relief, BUT not enough to help the team in the next few years AND no players or picks that will help them in the next few years rebuilding.
If we're lucky, Drew Gooden will do like Cassell and sit at home hoping to be waived so he can join another team.
Gooden, Simmons, Diogu = Garbage.
As for Nocioni, if anyone is going to miss Salmons (anyone?) - you'll get over it quick when you see how much of a shot-hog Noicioni is. It's just Salmons with a different accent and lighter skin.
So the Kings get a little cap relief, BUT not enough to help the team in the next few years AND no players or picks that will help them in the next few years rebuilding.
If we're lucky, Drew Gooden will do like Cassell and sit at home hoping to be waived so he can join another team.
From the ESPN article:
The Chicago-Sacramento trade is likely to be finalized later Wednesday, but one source close to the process cautioned that the deal could still be expanded to include additional players.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3916703
A slight ray of hope left...
The Chicago-Sacramento trade is likely to be finalized later Wednesday, but one source close to the process cautioned that the deal could still be expanded to include additional players.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3916703
A slight ray of hope left...
Rockmeister
All-Star
Dime Dropper
All-Star
Why do people think we've got Diogu?
AFAIK, he's not in the trade. Portland didn't get involved. I could be wrong, but I haven't seen any site say Diogu was included, only rumours before it became official.
AFAIK, he's not in the trade. Portland didn't get involved. I could be wrong, but I haven't seen any site say Diogu was included, only rumours before it became official.
Kingster
Hall of Famer
And the Winner Is....
It's Brad Miller, of course. He's rewarded for his terrible play. How fitting. Going back home, where, a couple of years ago, he said he wanted to end his career. Petrie, you are a peach. You helped out good old Brad. Thanks. We really appreciate it, especially at all of our expense.
It's Brad Miller, of course. He's rewarded for his terrible play. How fitting. Going back home, where, a couple of years ago, he said he wanted to end his career. Petrie, you are a peach. You helped out good old Brad. Thanks. We really appreciate it, especially at all of our expense.
Vlade4GM
All-Star
Kupchak has proven to be better than most GM's in the NBA as of late, so that's not really an insult.
sidney
Starter
Well SAR's salary comes off and if we buy out Mikki as we all expect, that's another 10 so closer to 45. We have to sign our draft picks for about 5 putting us at 50. There are guys like Sessions and Milsap out there that could be had for our cap space...but I highly doubt we go on a spending spree.
OptimusRhyme
Jive Turkey
Now that I think about it It will be kinda nice to have Noc out there.. beside our outher twirp guards. at least hes going to bang people like Artest did. PLus Cisco and Noc is alot of definsive Energy and three point shooting to be out there all at once.
I still hate gooden tho and he better cut off his stupid beard wherever it may be these days.
I still hate gooden tho and he better cut off his stupid beard wherever it may be these days.
Gary
All-Star
Ahh yah.. Forgot about SAR's contract.. So the Kings are in pretty good cap space for 2009.. Not expecting them to sign anyone but it's nice to have. If we got rid of Beno for capspace then we can make a run at Sessions.
Nighthawk1
Starter
There is still a glimmer of hope that Salmons isn't included in this trade, hopefully the 15% trade kicker might make Chicago think differently about adding the extra 2million onto salmons contract (hopefully) and take Moore instead... We could then swing a deal to OKC for a draft pick(SA's or Denver's) and expiriing and I'd be much happier all around... I think we'll know in a few more hours if this is the completed version or if it'll be expanded
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