Expecting a Trade in the Paper Tommorow?

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What's the rush?

To expand - I want Geoff Petrie to explore all the options and, if he pulls the trigger on any trades, do it because it's best for the Kings for more than just the rest of the season. I, for one, am tired of the quick fix stuff.

I'm willing to wait and see what happens...

AND to expand just a little further - If a trade does come down, you're not going to read about in the paper first. You'll see it all over the Internet before the newspapers can even begin to get the copy typeset.
 
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kingsfan916 said:
In A month... yes
Kinda what I was thinking...that is SOON in Petrie standards...he never pulls the trigger when everyone else does or is jumping. Artest may go elsewhere, but that doesnt mean nothing is going to happen, I expect something to happen...probably not until the beginning of next year.
 
M Kreidler's opinion this morning was that if Pedja is traded, it will be much closer to the trade deadline, because that's when his value will peak, not now.
 
kennadog said:
M Kreidler's opinion this morning was that if Pedja is traded, it will be much closer to the trade deadline, because that's when his value will peak, not now.

I think its just as likely that Geoff has already procrastinated so long on Peja because he just cannot stand the idea of trading him and will desperately hold on until the very last minute in hopes that somehow he can convince all parties to resign him here. By which point Peja's trade value will be roughly Slava Medvedenko, and I will start to publicly call for Geoff's head.

If I made a graph of Peja's trade value over the last two years it would be a 45 degree line heading down. Geoff has already ****ed up and hurt this franchise hesitating as long as he has. By the time he hits the trade deadline, the suitors will be down to a handful, few if any of which will be willing to trade for Peja unless he assures them he will resign. Peja will have a virtual veto.

Geoff's getting exposed a bit now anyway, but if he screws up this Peja thing the way he did the Webber thing it could turn out to be his ultimate undoing in Sacto. And disastrously, maybe even the Kings' undoing in Sacto.
 
kennadog said:
M Kreidler's opinion this morning was that if Pedja is traded, it will be much closer to the trade deadline, because that's when his value will peak, not now.
Right now his value is his name sake, his game is inconsistent...at best. Peja definetely doesnt have his head with this team and in games these days(DUH!)
 
It won't be in the paper tomorrow. You will hear about any trade on 1140 a day before it shows up in the paper. No trades were announced on the radio today so it definately won't be in the paper tomorrow.
 
Bricklayer said:
I think its just as likely that Geoff has already procrastinated so long on Peja because he just cannot stand the idea of trading him and will desperately hold on until the very last minute in hopes that somehow he can convince all parties to resign him here. By which point Peja's trade value will be roughly Slava Medvedenko, and I will start to publicly call for Geoff's head.

If I made a graph of Peja's trade value over the last two years it would be a 45 degree line heading down. Geoff has already ****ed up and hurt this franchise hesitating as long as he has. By the time he hits the trade deadline, the suitors will be down to a handful, few if any of which will be willing to trade for Peja unless he assures them he will resign. Peja will have a virtual veto.

Geoff's getting exposed a bit now anyway, but if he screws up this Peja thing the way he did the Webber thing it could turn out to be his ultimate undoing in Sacto. And disastrously, maybe even the Kings' undoing in Sacto.

Amen
 
Bricklayer said:
I think its just as likely that Geoff has already procrastinated so long on Peja because he just cannot stand the idea of trading him and will desperately hold on until the very last minute in hopes that somehow he can convince all parties to resign him here. By which point Peja's trade value will be roughly Slava Medvedenko, and I will start to publicly call for Geoff's head.

If I made a graph of Peja's trade value over the last two years it would be a 45 degree line heading down. Geoff has already ****ed up and hurt this franchise hesitating as long as he has. By the time he hits the trade deadline, the suitors will be down to a handful, few if any of which will be willing to trade for Peja unless he assures them he will resign. Peja will have a virtual veto.

Geoff's getting exposed a bit now anyway, but if he screws up this Peja thing the way he did the Webber thing it could turn out to be his ultimate undoing in Sacto. And disastrously, maybe even the Kings' undoing in Sacto.


Ouch the truth hurts lol.
 
Guys I would be interested in that could be available, in terms of bench help:

Earl Watson - good defender for a PG, could fit better than Hart

Antonio Daniels - combo guard, another good defender that could assume the Bobby Jackson role

Stromile Swift- having another shotblocker off the bench would be nice if we could get him for KT or Corliss.

Eddie Griffin - cbs.sportsline.com claims he's available. He's cheap and would be a nice bench presence with a rare combination of shotblocking and outside shooting. Wouldn't dramatically change the makeup of our team, but would be playable on offense in Adelman's system and could make a difference on D.
 
A trade would be known about long before the Bee breaks it in the morning paper- it would have to be public for at least 12 hours before you pick it up.
 
kennadog said:
M Kreidler's opinion this morning was that if Pedja is traded, it will be much closer to the trade deadline, because that's when his value will peak, not now.


now, he has no value;)
 
No luck in the paper this morning people. But, they did break the news that Jermaine O'Neal would rather have Bonzi!!! :rolleyes:
















Didn't we know this about 2 days ago????
 
Peja means so much to this team, i mean we run our entire offense for the guy, but when you do that (run whole offense for one guy) they should come up big for you. And we all know Peja hasn't been coming up at all. It's simple he's not happy. And like we all know he'll just demand too much money.

So it's this simple, Bird (the guy calling the shots for the pacers) has wanted peja for quite a while now. Twice last year! This means the pacers want peja the most.

I say we trade peja for artest because 20 teams have already expressed intrest in artest. This means we could have any one of 20 small forwards. I also agree with the concensus that a Luol Deng is in order. A solid rebounder with athletic ability.
 
If the big concern is that Peja will demand the Max or walk at the end of the season, Is it possible to sign him now to some sort of extension? That way if it is clear that he will not take a reasonable amount to stay we could then actively pursue a trade for Artest or with Chicago.

I would like to see Peja stay but not at some ridiculous maxed contract

If we wait to last min in Feb, if all the teams go ahead with their mid-season trades, we may miss the best window to either make a deal with Peja or get the best player in return.

Is Peja still saying he is happy here only because Maloofs opened their mouth saying he is worth maxing out?

If only we had a telepath that could get into GP's head and find out what he is really thinking.
 
1. They did elude to some of what your asking before the season. First they say they (owners) can't pay him so much until he becomes a free agent. So it was peja's choice to wait to become a free agent so he could in return get more money.

2. They (owners again) did say they would offer him in the ball park of 12 million.
 
Ryle said:
No luck in the paper this morning people. But, they did break the news that Jermaine O'Neal would rather have Bonzi!!! :rolleyes:

Didn't we know this about 2 days ago????

I'm on the brink of cancelling my Bee subscription - they are in disarray. First the false Barkley story, now the ridiculous Bonzi to Pacers story which is a two-day old internet story.

That loser Amick is actually TRYING TO MAKE A CUT-PASTE FROM THE INTERNET LOOK LIKE HIS STORY.

The sports editor and Amick should both be fired... pretty soon. The Bee has no credibility - none at all.
 
Francisco d'Anconia said:
First the false Barkley story, now the ridiculous Bonzi to Pacers story which is a two-day old internet story.

Are you talking about the Barkley quote during the TNT game? I thought if I remember right people were talking about his comments here right after the game before the article even came out.

I am with Brick on this one as far as thoughts on trading Peja.
 
LPKingsFan said:
Guys I would be interested in that could be available, in terms of bench help:

Earl Watson - good defender for a PG, could fit better than Hart

Antonio Daniels - combo guard, another good defender that could assume the Bobby Jackson role

Stromile Swift- having another shotblocker off the bench would be nice if we could get him for KT or Corliss.

Eddie Griffin - cbs.sportsline.com claims he's available. He's cheap and would be a nice bench presence with a rare combination of shotblocking and outside shooting. Wouldn't dramatically change the makeup of our team, but would be playable on offense in Adelman's system and could make a difference on D.

I'd love any of those guys in Sac, especially EG and Watson. Eddie had 8 blocks vs. Utah last week, and has been their best rebounder next to KG, getting double-digits or close to, lik every game. KG said he's the best shot-blocker in the league (or something like that). Watson, aside from his other abilities, has indeed worked on his shot, showing it when he's played. Especially last night, making 4-4threes in the third. Watson's line: 14 pts (5-10 FG, 4-7 3P), 4 rebs, 3 ast, 2 stls, 21 min.
 
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Peja needs more structure than the Kings can offer to be in his game. He'd make a good addition to a contending team with a system that can integrate him.

I'd be willing to take a chance on Artest for him. Remember how concerned people here were about Bonzi? I'm sure Artest has learned at least something from his antics and would not throw away the opportunity for a fresh start.
 
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