Jonas Valanciunas - KING

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Who the hell gonna trade a wing for Ukrainian Jerome James?

The Mavericks traded Dončić. All bets are off.

 

[Padrino]

Big, big fan of this acquisition. Cost very little. Gets Domas more rest. And when Domas goes to the bench, you have a proper serviceable replacement who will have occasional nights where he just absolutely curb stomps the other guys.

 

[gunks]

Oh SNAP

 

[chief bromden]

Another guy reunited with DeMar, so cool.

Jonas' contract is nice too. Love this deal

 

[SacTownKid]

Opposing bigs are not going to look forward to playing us.

I think Lyles could on the chopping block here. Have no need for the small-ball 5 versatility anymore, you have your back-up big spot covered now and he's your one contract to go find a role player wing.

I'd be surprised if the Kings moved him. They actually do need a PF. LaVine moving up to the 3 and Keegan moving down like he has with Lyles is pretty balanced actually. They really do need more of a PF at this point and Lyles has been fine.

 

[pdxKingsFan]

Opposing bigs are not going to look forward to playing us.

I think Lyles could on the chopping block here. Have no need for the small-ball 5 versatility anymore, you have your back-up big spot covered now and he's your one contract to go find a role player wing.

What is our cap situation now? May limit our options with the Nets and Utah. Maybe Detroit is a partner?

 

[The_Jamal]

What is our cap situation now? May limit our options with the Nets and Utah. Maybe Detroit is a partner?

Basically has to be trades at this point. We're about 2.5 mil from the tax line. So I doubt the TPE is in play, unless Vivek ready to open that pocketbook up

 

[Tetsujin]

Big, big fan of this acquisition. Cost very little. Gets Domas more rest. And when Domas goes to the bench, you have a proper serviceable replacement who will have occasional nights where he just absolutely curb stomps the other guys.

the Kings can actually run some variation of their normal offense with Domas off the floor now instead of hoping Alex Len’s hands are feeling un-stoney enough to be useful

 

[SacTownKid]

What is our cap situation now? May limit our options with the Nets and Utah. Maybe Detroit is a partner?

The Kings should be right back at the tax level I think. Below it but close.

 

[PurpleHaze]

Expect him to be sent out for wing help next.

Probably with Lyles as main trade bait. Hopefully can keep Trey unless Monte get excellent wing in return.

 

[gunks]

"A Year Wasted Thanks to Monte" guys in shambles right now

 

[pdxKingsFan]

Basically has to be trades at this point. We're about 2.5 mil from the tax line. So I doubt the TPE is in play, unless Vivek ready to open that pocketbook up

We're hardcapped at the apron though so even that is pretty limited. Using the MLE on this deal though pretty sweet since next year when we aren't hard capped we'll have the TPE to work with.

 

[Tetsujin]

The Kings should be right back at the tax level I think. Below it but close.

Probably want to keep below it so we have the full MLE this summer

 

[SacTownKid]

Not sure just glancing but by moving Sidy I think it keeps them right below?

 

[The_Jamal]

Jval 18.9% Ast Rate this year. People are going to see real quick how freaking good this guy has been offensively, but has just been wasting away on bad teams. Massive impact move

 

[Tetsujin]

Not sure just glancing but by moving Sidy I think it keeps them right below?

This trade keeps the Kings roughly $2.5 million under the tax. https://t.co/w3rjBEmyrM

— James Ham (@James_HamNBA) February 5, 2025

extremely rare Ham W

 

[est.1999]

Wonder if he will be available on Thursday because Portland has been balling lately

 

[Tetsujin]

Jonas Valanciunas this season:

— 11.5 PPG
— 8.2 RPG
— 54.7 FG%

Headed to Sacramento. pic.twitter.com/weMmSm60Z2

— StatMuse (@statmuse) February 5, 2025

 

[Rob-The-Great]

Maybe trade len, but keep hands off Lyles

 

[SacTownKid]

Jval 18.9% Ast Rate this year. People are going to see real quick how freaking good this guy has been offensively, but has just been wasting away on bad teams. Massive impact move

The only downside is he's not probably going to be in great shape until next season. He's been eatin' good in the neighborhood this season from the looks of it, haha.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

Love it! Wouldn't have minded trying to develop Cissoko, but he's a great piece for us.

 

[NewArena]

Love this. Sabonis could finally rest on the bench when he needs it.

a rested Sabonis might actually grab 30 rebounds

 

[Tetsujin]

I’m hearing the hope is a 3&D wing for Sacramento to complete the re-tool “new look” Kings.

— Allen Stiles (@The_StilesFiles) February 5, 2025

 

[Sam0ah]

Maybe trade len, but keep hands off Lyles

I was just going to say this allows Lyles to go back to power forward and all of a sudden are bench looks so much better.

 

[joemama]

Trading a player keeps 2 roster spots open. There seems to be a reason.

Need wing
Ball-handling

Hhhmmm Simmins fills some needs.

 

[captain bill]

HELL YEAH

 

[The_Jamal]

The only downside is he's not probably going to be in great shape until next season. He's been eatin' good in the neighborhood this season from the looks of it, haha.

Look man, we're not the Mavs here. If fatties help get us to the 2nd round of the playoffs, I'm all for it. And if you're going to put up 12 PPG in 20 minutes on 60.2% TS... eat all the cheeseburgers you want my guy

 

[gunks]

Maybe trade len, but keep hands off Lyles

For sure.

Lyles has been great lately, and he can play next to Domas and Val as PF. No reason to trade him.

 

[NewArena]

Once we got all those 2nd round picks, i should've guessed this was the move. I really really like it

 

[Tetsujin]

Wait for Bruce Brown to get waived. Profit.