ESPN, Brian McKitish (Fantasy basketball): Looking ahead to the trade deadline

[kingsnation]

Sacramento Kings: It would be shocking if the Kings didn't make a move before the trade deadline. They have a few big names on the block -- Brad Miller and John Salmons -- who are attractive commodities to teams in the playoff hunt, and with a 10-37 record, they'll be looking to evaluate their young talent for the future. If Miller goes, owners immediately should run to the waiver wire to grab Jason Thompson (see below) and Spencer Hawes. Thompson and Hawes are the Kings' frontcourt of the future, and they'll get plenty of run down the stretch.



Salmons is getting 37.2 minutes per game in Sacramento, and his value likely will take a hit if he is moved. It's hard to imagine him getting those type of minutes elsewhere. If your league is paying attention to the rumors, it might be hard to get full value for Salmons in trade negotiations, so you might have to stick this one out and hope he stays in Sac-town. If Salmons is dealt, Francisco Garcia will see more of the court and could turn into a solid second-half pickup

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[LoungeLizard]

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Sacramento Kings: It would be shocking if the Kings didn't make a move before the trade deadline. They have a few big names on the block -- Brad Miller and John Salmons -- who are attractive commodities to teams in the playoff hunt, and with a 10-37 record, they'll be looking to evaluate their young talent for the future. If Miller goes, owners immediately should run to the waiver wire to grab Jason Thompson (see below) and Spencer Hawes. Thompson and Hawes are the Kings' frontcourt of the future, and they'll get plenty of run down the stretch.



Salmons is getting 37.2 minutes per game in Sacramento, and his value likely will take a hit if he is moved. It's hard to imagine him getting those type of minutes elsewhere. If your league is paying attention to the rumors, it might be hard to get full value for Salmons in trade negotiations, so you might have to stick this one out and hope he stays in Sac-town. If Salmons is dealt, Francisco Garcia will see more of the court and could turn into a solid second-half pickup

I don't know if I would use the word "attractive" in this context, but hey, any hype that might facilitate a trade, I will take.