IT = Rumor of 3/24 offer from Pistons
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Offering reasons why he's not an ideal fit for us is not the same thing as hate. Questioning whether a player is a smart investment at a certain contract level or not is not the same thing as hate. Actually, I'm not even sure what "hate" is anyway in the context of a sports related discussion besides a refuge for the lazy or uninformed. If you have a contrary argument to make, then go ahead and make it. Plenty of others have.
Sign me up as one of the haters though. I just can't stand his playing style and I don't think he makes anyone better. People will say Cousins was more efficient and whatnot with IT on the floor - but really that's not what people mean when they typically talk about "making teammates better". IT is a scoring threat, and that's pretty much it. A scoring threat that while efficient, isn't THAT irreplaceable IMO. A large part of the hate has come from G&J's non-stop praise of him which has made many Kings games unwatchable for me.
If we get him at a bargain - sure. Otherwise I'm even content letting him walk because in the long-run I think it will be better for the team's development. He is never going to accept a 6th man role.
If we get him at a bargain - sure. Otherwise I'm even content letting him walk because in the long-run I think it will be better for the team's development. He is never going to accept a 6th man role.
Get ready for the return of the matador!!!!!
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Yeah, but IT intentionally ups his game every time he's matched up with him. He wants to prove a point, Kyrie doesn't. I'm not even a massive fan of Kyrie, so far he's failed to take the next step. Fact remains, though, that Kyrie's upside is still considerably higher than IT's, despite little seperating them at the moment.
I get a feeling that there maybe some sort of Sign and Trade with Detroit happening here. If the Pistons are truly offering 3 years/$24 mil, then they need to move their other $8 million a year point guard in Brandon Jennings.
The Kings have shown interest in Josh Smith and Jason Thompson has been unhappy in his role in Sacramento. Detroit also has Greg Monroe as a free agent who may command more money than Detroit is willing to pay.
The Kings would Sign and Trade Isaiah Thomas and Jason Thompson and filler or ending contract (i.e. Jason Terry) for Josh Smith and Brandon Jennings.
Why the Kings do it? They get a shot blocking big man next to DMC and is a legit 3rd option behind DMC and Gay. Jennings has bad shot selection, but is a more creative and dynamic passer than IT. Malone will have to get him to stop shooting so much, but with capable finishers all around him, Malone maybe able to get him to pass more. The Kings get to keep Ben McClemore and their 1st rounders in this trade. The Kings become more dynamic and athletic.
Why Pistons do it? They Get two big contracts off their books and get a solid contributor in JT, in case they can't resign Monroe. They have shown obvious interest in IT and he would become the starter with Jennings traded. The filler (i.e Jason Terry) are ending contracts for cap relief.
New Kings Lineup:
PF Josh Smith 6'9"/ Landry/ Evans
SF Rudy Gay 6'9" / Derrick Williams
C DMC 6'11" / FA (i.e BJ Mullens/ Sims)
SG Nik Stauskas 6'7" (or Ben McClemore 6'5")
PG Brandon Jennings 6'1"/ Ray McCallum
The Kings have shown interest in Josh Smith and Jason Thompson has been unhappy in his role in Sacramento. Detroit also has Greg Monroe as a free agent who may command more money than Detroit is willing to pay.
The Kings would Sign and Trade Isaiah Thomas and Jason Thompson and filler or ending contract (i.e. Jason Terry) for Josh Smith and Brandon Jennings.
Why the Kings do it? They get a shot blocking big man next to DMC and is a legit 3rd option behind DMC and Gay. Jennings has bad shot selection, but is a more creative and dynamic passer than IT. Malone will have to get him to stop shooting so much, but with capable finishers all around him, Malone maybe able to get him to pass more. The Kings get to keep Ben McClemore and their 1st rounders in this trade. The Kings become more dynamic and athletic.
Why Pistons do it? They Get two big contracts off their books and get a solid contributor in JT, in case they can't resign Monroe. They have shown obvious interest in IT and he would become the starter with Jennings traded. The filler (i.e Jason Terry) are ending contracts for cap relief.
New Kings Lineup:
PF Josh Smith 6'9"/ Landry/ Evans
SF Rudy Gay 6'9" / Derrick Williams
C DMC 6'11" / FA (i.e BJ Mullens/ Sims)
SG Nik Stauskas 6'7" (or Ben McClemore 6'5")
PG Brandon Jennings 6'1"/ Ray McCallum
I didnt want to say anything at the time, but I saw this the other day...
Alex KennedyVerified account@AlexKennedyNBA
Sources say the New Orleans Pelicans are making most of their roster available in trade talks, including Eric Gordon, Tyreke Evans, etc.
https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/status/484137820982759425
Alex KennedyVerified account@AlexKennedyNBA
Sources say the New Orleans Pelicans are making most of their roster available in trade talks, including Eric Gordon, Tyreke Evans, etc.
https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/status/484137820982759425
A classic case of Buyers regret. Gordon makes 15M for 2 more years and Evans is on the books for 11/10M for 3 years but the kicker is they have Holiday who they gave up a 1st rounder for at around the same price for Evans. They probably want to spread that money around to fill out a more balanced roster. S&T for IT for Evans and this board crashes for a week.
Maybe IT should just intentionally up his game against every player in the league. Voila - he's the best pg in the game! God, if only I could have thought of that! He's just as good as Chris Paul - he just chooses not to intentionally up his game against him. Offer him $15 mill/year and make sure it's written into his contract that he intentionally ups his game against every player in the league!
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