"Kings trying to lure AK from Russia" Jones Tweet
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Not me. I said I'd offer 4/36 today, and offer what he was originally seeking. Yes, it is quite ridiculous how many won't overpay, or what is in their minds overpaying a couple million per year, but then want to throw something like 5M per at Barea, who'd be a 3rd or 4th guard.
Thornton got 4/31. He is much less proven in this league than AK. So, to me, after offering Thornton that contract, not being willing to offer AK 4/36 or 4/40 is QUITE ridiculous. Also, do people realize we're paying Salmons 8M+ this year? And next year. And the year after. AK is worth more than Salmons, easily. He's worth more than Cisco, easily. So either start bitching about Salmons contract, or Ciscos, or ask to amnesty one of them, but AK aint the problem.
Edit: I did not know AK has the same agent Vlade did when he signed for us. That can't hurt.
Thornton got 4/31. He is much less proven in this league than AK. So, to me, after offering Thornton that contract, not being willing to offer AK 4/36 or 4/40 is QUITE ridiculous. Also, do people realize we're paying Salmons 8M+ this year? And next year. And the year after. AK is worth more than Salmons, easily. He's worth more than Cisco, easily. So either start bitching about Salmons contract, or Ciscos, or ask to amnesty one of them, but AK aint the problem.
Edit: I did not know AK has the same agent Vlade did when he signed for us. That can't hurt.
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Having the amnesty is a huge factor as a backup plan to acquire AK because of Salmons contract. If Salmons performs well this season in tandem with AK, then keep him. If he pouts, amnesty his *** next offseason. It will also open up cap space for a new FA or resigning Hickson/JT, or open up future cap for Tyreke in the next year or so for an extension.
Judging by the available numbers of 31 and 21.3 million for Thornton and Hayes it seems like 7 million starting salary with maximum allowed 7.5% annual increases for Marcus and 5 million with 4.5% annual raises for Chuck. Adding 29,9 million for players under contract from last season, Jimmer's should be the same as Paul George's at 2,4 million. Finally Honyecutt and Thomas should add about 1.6 million which brings the number to 45.9 million overall. And the cap is at 58.044 million with 85% floor at 49.3 million.
P.S. Just heard on TV that Kirilenko earns $3.3 million and as was reported give it all to charity.
P.S. Just heard on TV that Kirilenko earns $3.3 million and as was reported give it all to charity.
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Yes it does...well at least if you are familiar with the structure of the Euro basketball seasons. You have to understand that to fans Stateside where we have one giant league with one long season leading to one playoffs, the Euro structure of multiple mini- rounds/leagues/levels of competition per each season comes off a little wonky and confusing. 
Thing is, I could understand Andrei staying a few extra days if he was going to play in a big game, but with such shortened training camps and a rushed season in the NBA this year, him taking extra time just to sti on the bnech in street clothes makes me wonder a bit if he has plans to come over or is enjoying himself too much and is going to take the whole NBA season off to finish up business in Russia.
Thing is, I could understand Andrei staying a few extra days if he was going to play in a big game, but with such shortened training camps and a rushed season in the NBA this year, him taking extra time just to sti on the bnech in street clothes makes me wonder a bit if he has plans to come over or is enjoying himself too much and is going to take the whole NBA season off to finish up business in Russia.
We will not amnesty anyone. Our fans are broke and cannot afford to pay someone $20+ million over the next 2-3 years to go away when the player in question is slightly productive. And then to turn around and sign someone to $30-$40 million contract over the same period gives them a cost of over at least $50 million.
Our owners are broke and cannot afford it. They would rather keep the player in question, get some production out of him and try and throw him into a trade deal somewhere.
If we had cashed up billionaire as an owner who was prepared to spend what ever it takes to win, you can bet that we would be using the amnesty clause and going after some serious talent. If it was up to me, I would amnesty Salmons or Garcia, re-sign Dalembert, sign AK47 and watch us bust some skulls on our way to the play offs. This way it is clear that owners directive for a run and gun empty type of game plan that will create exciting, high scoring games but get you nowhere in the end because its sexy and will sell tickets. We seem to have a disturbing Don Nelson like fettish for 3+ guard rotation. Don't be surprised if you see Reke play some PF and C this year!
I was referring to the Prokhorov connection where apparently he is buddies with AK47.
Our owners are broke and cannot afford it. They would rather keep the player in question, get some production out of him and try and throw him into a trade deal somewhere.
If we had cashed up billionaire as an owner who was prepared to spend what ever it takes to win, you can bet that we would be using the amnesty clause and going after some serious talent. If it was up to me, I would amnesty Salmons or Garcia, re-sign Dalembert, sign AK47 and watch us bust some skulls on our way to the play offs. This way it is clear that owners directive for a run and gun empty type of game plan that will create exciting, high scoring games but get you nowhere in the end because its sexy and will sell tickets. We seem to have a disturbing Don Nelson like fettish for 3+ guard rotation. Don't be surprised if you see Reke play some PF and C this year!
I was referring to the Prokhorov connection where apparently he is buddies with AK47.