"Kings trying to lure AK from Russia" Jones Tweet
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I know I shouldn't get my hopes up too much, but I'm actually very excited about this.
If we are talking about a deal lasting 3-4 years, then I think we have the edge, as other teams are trying to keep their salary down for free-agency next year.
So I'm thinking that perhaps we've mostly landed him, we're still just negotiating on the price. Let's face it, if we're willing to pay Crawford for 6.5 million, then surely we'll be willing to work something out with AK.
The other reason I'm excited is because Dalembert hasn't signed yet. I still think we might be in play for him, even though all signs seem to point that we're going with Hayes all the way at Center.
If we are talking about a deal lasting 3-4 years, then I think we have the edge, as other teams are trying to keep their salary down for free-agency next year.
So I'm thinking that perhaps we've mostly landed him, we're still just negotiating on the price. Let's face it, if we're willing to pay Crawford for 6.5 million, then surely we'll be willing to work something out with AK.
The other reason I'm excited is because Dalembert hasn't signed yet. I still think we might be in play for him, even though all signs seem to point that we're going with Hayes all the way at Center.
On one note, Dallas just traded Rudy Fernandez, who was acquired on draft day from Portland, to Denver for draft picks. Does this mean that since we acquired Salmons on draft day too, through the Jimmer trade, we can still trade him if ever we land Kirilenko right? If this is so, then I don't see the possible logjam if ever Kirilenko goes to the Kings. Kings should just trade either Salmons or Garcia. Teams like Clippers could use either.
I wish people would stop dreaming up scenarios! There has been nothing but an absolute praise coming out of the Kings regarding Salmons. Just because people don't like him and want him gone does not mean that those in charge feel the same. In fact they are high on Salmons. They targeted him in a trade and were willing to take on more salary in the process of getting him.
Salmons won't get traded at least until the trade deadline. At the very least! He will not be amnestied either! He is here to stay for a little while at least and won't be traded before he plays a game for us. I think Kings want to stack their roster with depth to make the push for the play offs then might consider trading some of the players like Salmons and Garcia at the end of next year to clear up some cap room to re-sign Hickson and/or Thompson.
Salmons won't get traded at least until the trade deadline. At the very least! He will not be amnestied either! He is here to stay for a little while at least and won't be traded before he plays a game for us. I think Kings want to stack their roster with depth to make the push for the play offs then might consider trading some of the players like Salmons and Garcia at the end of next year to clear up some cap room to re-sign Hickson and/or Thompson.
With many holes to fill before a season opener just 11 days away, the Nets are looking to sign Andrei Kirilenko as the starting small forward, a league source told The News. Kirilenko, 30, is one of only two Russians in the NBA and has long been linked to the Nets because of owner Mikhail Prokhorov , who is running in Russia’s presidential election.
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To me, it still looks like AK is our first choice, with Crawford as our plan B, Dally possible plan C?
Honestly though, the Nets have to have the upper hand here. They have that Russian owner connection, and are much less talented at the 3 then we are. I have a hard time seeing AK choose us over them.
Which is fine with me so long as we turn out attention back to Dalembert, who I would take over AK for 9 mil a year if given the chance.
To me, it still looks like AK is our first choice, with Crawford as our plan B, Dally possible plan C?
Honestly though, the Nets have to have the upper hand here. They have that Russian owner connection, and are much less talented at the 3 then we are. I have a hard time seeing AK choose us over them.
Which is fine with me so long as we turn out attention back to Dalembert, who I would take over AK for 9 mil a year if given the chance.