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Sorry if this was posted somewhere else...but if Ron Artest walks, will we have money to spend on a FA, or will we just be under the cap?i am very confused about that and want it straightened out. Thanks alot.
so if he does opt out...how much money would we be able to offer a PG?
so if he does opt out...how much money would we be able to offer a PG?
RonRon isn't walking but what if the Kings do trade him? Do they trade BIG or go for a starting PG? I like Beno and think, if he can increase his assists to 6-8 per game can be major piece of playoff runs with his couple of years in San Antonio. But for RonRon, we need the defensive presence and the stopper. Salmons did a good job in both of those. I kinda like the idea of John starting for RonRon and getting major help at the 1 and 4 and assume in year or so that Jason can backup Spencer at the 5. hmmmmmmm.......![]()
Jason back up Spencer at the 5? Isn't the idea to play Jason at the 4 next to Spencer at the 5?
I can see Thompson filling in at the center position when perhaps Hawes gets into foul trouble, but I think the team see's him as thier future power forward. Speaking of foul trouble. Even if we trade Miller, I can see Moore hanging around for at least one more year. Both Hawes and Thompson are young, and with the ref's penchant for calling fouls on young players, we'll need some backup in that dept.
Speaking of trading Miller. I don't think there's a better time to do it. He had a good year last year, and there's no guarantee he'll have another one. There are plenty of teams that would love to have him. Miami being one. The question is, what do we want for him? Finding a suiter that has what we want may be the hard part.
I still think that Ron does not opt out but is not here at start of camp, if you know what I mean. I also agree that it may be a good time for Miller to be moved. We have some young guys that need time now.
how can they get to 45 wins and playoffs this year?
And with 4 or 5 rookies/first year guys libel to be on the Kings this year, how can they get to 45 wins and playoffs this year? I agree that Brads' trade value is max right now but is Spencer ready to step in as a starter yet? then who bill back up him? Mikki? Jason Thompson? asking a bit much I think.
Considering the major injuries to start the season and RonRon suspension, the Kings were out 2 or 3 starters for at least 25 games to start the season. Then the Bibby trade for no starters and still winning 35 games. Ten more wins is not unreasonable IF they have Beno, Salmons replacing RonRon at the 3, Kevin at the 2, Brad in the middle and XXXXX at the 4. Right now its Mikki but who knows how good Spencer and Jason will be. Spencer could give us reason to trade Brad by years end but scoring PF is needed along with some BIGS rebounding and stopping layup drills......during games.
I think Salmons at the 3 is a smooth and immediate transition if RonRon is traded. Then it's the 4 and 5 spots that determine if Kings can win 45 or not. It may take Jason a full year to get confident at the 4 in which case the 4 spot becomes the premier need and backup PG is next. Now my head is spinning and I see those flashing lights again......... *&@#**%, gads a hangover feels better than this.....![]()
Is it 9:00 E.T. tonight that Ron's contract ends potentially?
I like Beno and think, if he can increase his assists to 6-8 per game can be major piece of playoff runs with his couple of years in San Antonio.
http://www.star-telegram.com/287/story/731006.htmlThere a number of players who could interest the Mavs, including possibly Kings forward Ron Artest, who opted out of his contract Friday and would have to agree to a significant pay cut.
Mavs coach Rick Carlisle coached Artest at Indiana and has said he’d welcome him in Dallas.
Hmmm... the Star-Telegram is reporting that Artest opted out on Friday. I'm not saying it's true, just passing this along.
http://www.star-telegram.com/287/story/731006.html
It's 9 PT tomorrow night.
So he has until 9:00 PT Monday to opt out, and whether he does or doesn't, that's when we can start pursuing FAs right?(like Louis Williams)
Beno can't increase his assists to 6-8 per game. His game isn't wired that way. Quite frankly, I think what you see now is what you get, and that's solid enough as a stopgap option.