Head coach & GM options

[Livinthedream]

Do this and the rest should take care of itself.

I'd love to have him, but I'm not convinced JVG wants to coach. Why hasn't he been hired in the last 6 years if he's so great? I'm thinking he's comfortable doing TV. I think SVG can be had, although not sure how much a front office would trust him after the Dwight Howard fiasco.

 

[VF21]

Jackson reportedly wants to wait to see if the Kings get sold to the Seattle group that is looking to buy the team. ESPN.com recently reported that Jackson "hit it off" with Chris Hansen, who is leading the Seattle group.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jackson-waiting-decision-kings-sale-184032282--nba.html

 

[HereWeStay]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jackson-waiting-decision-kings-sale-184032282--nba.html

why wont he join us in sac?

 

[theclash4u5]

Kings basketball president Geoff Petrie and the rest of the front office staff and coach Keith Smart met with the following draft prospects today at the NBA Draft Scouting Combine in Chicago.Alex Len (Maryland), Richard Howell (North Carolina State), Tim Hardaway Jr. (Michigan), Tony Snell (New Mexico), Deshaun Thomas (Ohio State) and Reggie Bullock (North Carolina).
The Kings will have 12 more interviews this week.
I did ask Petrie about his future and if he had a plan:
"Oh yeah, but I can't talk about it," he said.
There's still much to be decided for the Kings (such as who will own them when the season starts) but the front office is preparing for the draft as if they will be running the show next month.
No one has told them not to work, so they continue to work.
Petrie, Wayne Cooper, Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Mike Petrie and coach Keith Smart are all in Chicago.
Also, the Kings have until June 30 to make Tyreke Evans a restricted free agent (after the playoffs are over).

Read more here: http://blogs.sacbee.com/sports/king...reparing-for-the-nba-draft.html#storylink=cpy

This scares me.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

This scares me.

For any particular reason?

 

[ockingsfan]

I would vote for Byron Scott as the new coach.

He has ties to Sacramento, being an assistant under Adelman. He has had success in New Jersey and New Orleans. It was a no win situation in Cleveland after LeBron left.

He has the championship rings from the Lakers playing years to get the players attention and respect. He is from California and should be eager to put the Cleveland fiasco behind him. Could be an Adelman type coach for the Kings.

As for the GM, at this point, with only a month from the draft, it may be best to give Petrie a one year contract and give him a real owner with real money and see what he can do. Petrie was actually very good when he had money to spend on players.

His drafts have been pretty good, except the last two. But to be fair, Jimmer was a Maloof pick. TRob was a total wiff, but he was rated top 3 by most draft gurus.

It seems late in the game to change GM's, unless you pick someone off another teams GM team. Otherwise, hire a new coach and give Petrie a chance and a real checkbook, and see what he can do.

 

[theclash4u5]

For any particular reason?

That because of everything that happened this offseason, that Petrie and crew could stick around for another season.

 

[theclash4u5]

I would vote for Byron Scott as the new coach.

He has ties to Sacramento, being an assistant under Adelman. He has had success in New Jersey and New Orleans. It was a no win situation in Cleveland after LeBron left.

He has the championship rings from the Lakers playing years to get the players attention and respect. He is from California and should be eager to put the Cleveland fiasco behind him. Could be an Adelman type coach for the Kings.

As for the GM, at this point, with only a month from the draft, it may be best to give Petrie a one year contract and give him a real owner with real money and see what he can do. Petrie was actually very good when he had money to spend on players.

His drafts have been pretty good, except the last two. But to be fair, Jimmer was a Maloof pick. TRob was a total wiff, but he was rated top 3 by most draft gurus.

It seems late in the game to change GM's, unless you pick someone off another teams GM team. Otherwise, hire a new coach and give Petrie a chance and a real checkbook, and see what he can do.

We keep using that "checkbook" excuse for Petrie, and while it worked for some seasons, the Maloofs actually put money into the team this year....they just put it in the wrong places (Aaron Brooks, anyone?). When's the last time Petrie has made a quality FA pickup since the golden years anyways?

 

[ockingsfan]

the Maloofs actually put money into the team this year....they just put it in the wrong places (Aaron Brooks, anyone?). When's the last time Petrie has made a quality FA pickup since the golden years anyways?

Really? The Maloofs opened their checkbooks? Really? They allowed Petrie to get the multi-talented Aaron Brooks, who's contract was for about 1 million bucks? Really? The Maloofs spent money?

Basically, the NBA forced the Maloofs to sign somebody, anybody, otherwise they would withhold the check subsidy for small market teams.

How many QUALITY NBA free agents can a team sign for 1 or 2 million dollar contracts for 1-2 years? None. That's why we got the Aaron Brooks of the NBA world.

 

[KingsCitizen]

I would vote for Byron Scott as the new coach.

He has ties to Sacramento, being an assistant under Adelman. He has had success in New Jersey and New Orleans. It was a no win situation in Cleveland after LeBron left.

He has the championship rings from the Lakers playing years to get the players attention and respect. He is from California and should be eager to put the Cleveland fiasco behind him. Could be an Adelman type coach for the Kings.

As for the GM, at this point, with only a month from the draft, it may be best to give Petrie a one year contract and give him a real owner with real money and see what he can do. Petrie was actually very good when he had money to spend on players.

His drafts have been pretty good, except the last two. But to be fair, Jimmer was a Maloof pick. TRob was a total wiff, but he was rated top 3 by most draft gurus.

It seems late in the game to change GM's, unless you pick someone off another teams GM team. Otherwise, hire a new coach and give Petrie a chance and a real checkbook, and see what he can do.

I would be fine with Byron for the reason that he was mentoring all-star PGs from JKidd, to CP3, to uncle Drew.
And PG a position that this team needs to grow some skills on.

Another reason is in his wiki(lol): "He specialized in teaching perimeter shooting during his tenure with the Kings and helped to lead the team to an excellent three-point shooting percentage during a pair of playoff seasons."

If he can bring this to Sacramento. Boogie will thrive inside. Jimmer will be useful. And Reke might see better perimeter percentages. And finally, we don't have wasted picks.

 

[theclash4u5]

Really? The Maloofs opened their checkbooks? Really? They allowed Petrie to get the multi-talented Aaron Brooks, who's contract was for about 1 million bucks? Really? The Maloofs spent money?

Basically, the NBA forced the Maloofs to sign somebody, anybody, otherwise they would withhold the check subsidy for small market teams.

How many QUALITY NBA free agents can a team sign for 1 or 2 million dollar contracts for 1-2 years? None. That's why we got the Aaron Brooks of the NBA world.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't we use up most of our cap space this season? Who would you have liked for us to go after instead?

 

[jalfa]

Scott was fired in Cleveland for his less than stellar defensive work, though, and there's nothing the Kings need more than somebody to finally fix the d. He wouldn't be terrible and he's been fairly successful wherever he's gone, but if the opportunity to significantly improve the Kings' defense via a respected coach that strongly emphasised it presented itself (JvG, for instance) then that option should have preference.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

That because of everything that happened this offseason, that Petrie and crew could stick around for another season.

Well, the report didn't actually say that. It said that nobody had fired Petrie and the FO so they were still working. That doesn't mean that they will not be let go at some point this offseason. Honestly, it's probably just as well that they conduct the draft for us. At the very least they've been looking at this draft class for an entire year - you bring somebody new in that hasn't been keeping up, and all of a sudden you're way behind. Petrie and Co. probably conduct the draft and then do not have their contracts renewed over the summer and have a new FO brought in, that's what seems likely.

 

[HndsmCelt]

I say we Sloan-Block the Bucks! Tell Jerry Sloan we have eveything he wants in a team (well almost) A strong multi-tallented big man, a smart quick guard that can defend, and a seriously ugly hick white center he can abuse at will... Think of Cole Aldrich as our Sloan-bait!

 

[Shabazz916]

We need a hardcore no BS coach to lay down the law from the start. Winning principles tuff and work on the little things and make the young players respect him.

 

[pshn80]

This scares me.

It reassures me. Somebody is still doing the important basketball work.

Also, if Petrie wants the job I believe the new owners will be happy to have him. Me, too. I think their is a significant possibility they will keep Smart for now. These possibilities could be better than "change at any cost".

Have faith in our new owners whichever way they go. I want to see Kings basketball.

 

[gunks]

Smart is our best bet to get Wiggins, but thats not a sure thing..And he'll definitely run Reke out of town.

 

[Darth Divac]

The guys I'm interested in for 2014 are Andrew Harrison, Julius Randle and Marcus Smart. Of those, Smart is the one who's likely to be in our picking range.

 

[VF21]

It reassures me. Somebody is still doing the important basketball work.

Also, if Petrie wants the job I believe the new owners will be happy to have him. Me, too. I think their is a significant possibility they will keep Smart for now. These possibilities could be better than "change at any cost".

Have faith in our new owners whichever way they go. I want to see Kings basketball.

There's no way I see that happening. Nor should it.

It was abundantly clear by the end of the season that Keith Smart just isn't good enough to coach in the NBA. He can be the nicest guy in the world and really want to do a good job, but he's over his head. If nothing else, his ridiculous substitution patterns and usage of the players is grounds for dismissal.

We need a new face on the bench to go along with our new owners. We need someone who will bring in a different approach, an attitude that isn't predicated on trying to make sure nobody's feelings get hurt. Keith Smart had a chance and he failed abysmally.

Vivek's group has their own vision for the future of the Kings and I would be stunned beyond belief if that vision included Keith Smart.

 

[Warhawk]

There's no way I see that happening. Nor should it.

It was abundantly clear by the end of the season that Keith Smart just isn't good enough to coach in the NBA. He can be the nicest guy in the world and really want to do a good job, but he's over his head. If nothing else, his ridiculous substitution patterns and usage of the players is grounds for dismissal.

We need a new face on the bench to go along with our new owners. We need someone who will bring in a different approach, an attitude that isn't predicated on trying to make sure nobody's feelings get hurt. Keith Smart had a chance and he failed abysmally.

Vivek's group has their own vision for the future of the Kings and I would be stunned beyond belief if that vision included Keith Smart.

Agreed. This will be the second time Vivek's ownership group has let Smart go!

 

[macadocious]

I would assume that Vivek and Co. already have their people selected. They may even have handshake agreements at this time.

I would guess Petrie would be kept through the draft, maybe even a special consultant in transition because of the timing of this and his overall knowledge. I am hoping that at the very minimum Shareef and BJax stick around. Part sentiment, part that their kids go to school with mine and I would hate to see them uprooted.

Other than that, I think the rest are gone. I think Jerry Reynolds will keep a position in title only. Grant, Jerry and Gary Gerould will all be back announcing games.

I know that in Oakland they cleaned house with most staff, but I don't think will be the case here. One of the huge talking points has been saving all these jobs. I think the Kings staff (sales, tickets, arena, etc.) when they had the proper resources were very good and are tied into the community still.

 

[jalfa]

It reassures me. Somebody is still doing the important basketball work.

Also, if Petrie wants the job I believe the new owners will be happy to have him. Me, too. I think their is a significant possibility they will keep Smart for now. These possibilities could be better than "change at any cost".

Have faith in our new owners whichever way they go. I want to see Kings basketball.

I challenge this notion. vehemently. in fact, I believe that there is not a single professional basketball coach more ill-suited to the task of coaching this particular basketball team than Keith Smart. not a one. also, now that there is finally (finally!) a chance for positive, productive change, it needs to be taken! fact is, Petrie is currently a below-average gm and that needs to change.

 

[Darth Divac]

Has anyone considered Alvin Gentry for the headcoaching job?

 

[bajaden]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't we use up most of our cap space this season? Who would you have liked for us to go after instead?

Perhaps, since your the one being critical, this is a question you should be answering instead of asking. Whom would you have gone after? If you don't think the Maloofs had their stupid little paws on the personnell dept, then your very gulible. I don't think Petrie has total control of the roster for some time. He does have to take the heat because he holds the title of GM. Of late, it appears that the only kind of freeagents that would come here were rejects from several teams hoping for one more chance to redeem themselves. James Johnson being one of them. Aaron Brooks falls into the catgory as well.

 

[bajaden]

Well, the report didn't actually say that. It said that nobody had fired Petrie and the FO so they were still working. That doesn't mean that they will not be let go at some point this offseason. Honestly, it's probably just as well that they conduct the draft for us. At the very least they've been looking at this draft class for an entire year - you bring somebody new in that hasn't been keeping up, and all of a sudden you're way behind. Petrie and Co. probably conduct the draft and then do not have their contracts renewed over the summer and have a new FO brought in, that's what seems likely.

This is the same scenario I expect. Its possible that they might even keep Petrie on board in a advisory capacity. I think Jerry Reynolds will be stuffed and mounted, and placed on one of the walls of the new arena.

 

[kingjatt]

i am of the belief that they need to clean house with regards to the basketball ops and rid themselves of the maloof slime thats all over this organization, all other staff will probably stay as one of KJ main points was the retention of jobs. whether this year or next i believe vivek will slowly clean house. the maloofs dragged this team down for almost 7 years so i dont expect a quick turnaround at all like the with the warriors, but i think with all that we went thru we will be satisfied with just knowing this team is ours for good.

 

[pshn80]

I challenge this notion. vehemently. in fact, I believe that there is not a single professional basketball coach more ill-suited to the task is of coaching this particular basketball team than Keith Smart. not a one. also, now that there is finally (finally!) a chance for positive, productive change, it needs to be taken! fact is, Petrie is currently a below-average gm and that needs to change.

As I said above- trust the new owners. I can't imagined Coach Smart is "their man" but if they go with him this next season which is under contract I won't hold it against them. Let's play basketball.

 

[Spike]

I'll trust them to clean house, thank you very much. It's time for change. Everyone knows it.
If Ranadive is the guy I think he is, everything is lined up and ready to go...just waiting for the ink to dry. This is his chance to right away put his stamp on the team. There are many solid coaching choices available, all steps above Smart.

 

[Glenn]

This is his chance to right away put his stamp on the team. There are many solid coaching choices available, all steps above Smart.

I'm a step above Smart.

 

[gunks]

I'm a step above Smart.

Zombie Helen Keller is a step above Smart.