It IS Skinner (title edited)

[MrBiggs]

My question is how do we utilize these guys...Potopenko is obviously the back up center. But Monia, we are taken care of at shooting guard with having Bonzi still for now at least. Would he back up bibby at point?

There're people who still think this trade is real?

 

[JB_kings]

Monia is a SF.

 

[Kings113]

My question is how do we utilize these guys...Potopenko is obviously the back up center. But Monia, we are taken care of at shooting guard with having Bonzi still for now at least. Would he back up bibby at point?

If Bonzi's still going to be out, there'd be a spot for him, same thing if Bonzi leaves in the summer. Don't know where he'd see time with Bonzi healthy.

 

[Diabeticwonder]

Monia is 6'8" and would play the 3, possibly the 4 at times, but doubtful. However, he would never run the point.

 

[loopymitch]

it just came up on ESPN that the trade is happening.

 

[DocHolliday]

Did you notice in that hoopshype article that they are saying we get Potopenko, Monia and a first round draft pick in 2004.........

What is wrong with that statement?? Can anyone tell me.

 

[VF21]

There're people who still think this trade is real?

Yep.

 

[DocHolliday]

it just came up on ESPN that the trade is happening.

Linke please.

 

[loopymitch]

No link, it's on tv.

 

[DocHolliday]

Yep.

My question was based in a what if scenario. From everything that I see it's NOT real, but VF you posted it. And, someone said they saw it on ESPN but I don't see it on their website.

 

[Odoylerules]

ESPN is also now reporting Potapenko and Monia to Kings for Brian Skinner....

 

[datamanwes]

The link means we picked up a replacement center for Skinner(Potopenko) and Monia (it means we got a first round pick 2004 in Monia)

 

[MrBiggs]

Aww crap. I'm gonna end up swallowing my words, huh?

 

[DocHolliday]

Ok just heard it on ESPN NEWS..is the first round draft pick included?

 

[Yoda]

Seattle radio KJR now reporting this deal

 

[Kings113]

If the deal is real, then wes is right ^

 

[Goo]

VF12 is da man.

 

[mr. moustache]

Ok just heard it on ESPN NEWS..is the first round draft pick included?

The 23rd pick of the 2004 draft is included. His name is Monia.

 

[Warhawk]

Well, sorry to see the guy go, always thought he deserved more minutes. Maybe he'll finally get some PT.

GOOD LUCK, TUT!

 

[AriesMar27]

i just saw it on espn news....

 

[DavisAggie]

So two questions...

1. Does this mean we are going to resign Bonzi?
2. How much addition cap room does this deal give us?

Thanks!

My asnwers (not sure if they are right though)

1. YES (I hope)
2. About 1.3 million (2.9 million if Hart opts out after this year) - not counting Bonzi coming off the books

 

[nbrans]

My feeling is:

Potapenko = Skinner
Monia = bonus

Plus Potapenko and Monia are cheaper than Skinner, which means the Kings have a tiny bit more room to re-sign Bonzi or use the MLE in the offseason.

 

[MrBiggs]

VF12 is da man.

That's not very nice.

 

[DirkAB]

VF12 is da man.

No doubt. VF you are the man.

 

[Kings113]

Indeed, 'Brans. So, I'm back to liking Monia for us, and Potapenko as a banger or something.

 

[Warhawk]

No doubt. VF you are the man.

Uh, you mean she's da woman, don't you?

 

[DirkAB]

BTW why does everybody continue to spell it "Monia" in this thread? Last I checked it is Monya.

 

[VF21]

Joel? Odoylerules?

Any questions?

 

[Kings113]

BTW why does everybody continue to spell it "Monia" in this thread? Last I checked it is Monya.

Monia on NBA.com, Monia on ESPN.com, Monia on NBAdraft.net

 

[SacKings384]

Trade isn't all that important. Doesn't really do anything for us at all defensively or offensively. Don't really even see the point.