Kings waive Louis King
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Both Woodard and Ramsey cleared waivers, so it wouldn't surprise me if McNair opted to bring back Jahmi'us to what is now (surprisingly) a team short on guards.
A bit surprising though as King played well in Stockton and seems to be the type of wing Monte likes. Before the trade I thought he might sign a standard deal with the Kings next year since (at the time) they were light on wings.
A bit surprising though as King played well in Stockton and seems to be the type of wing Monte likes. Before the trade I thought he might sign a standard deal with the Kings next year since (at the time) they were light on wings.
Sorry to see King go. I don't think he ever got a chance to show what he can do, which is strange since he played a position of need this year. He was the MVP in the championship game at summer league, and he played very well in the preseason. But after that, nothing. I suspect that the Kings either needed insurance at another position (possibly PG) or, they've targeted a player that's available, that they think has more long range potential. We'll probably find out soon.
I suspect PG is a big need right now, as it looks like Davion may be out for a bit. Would not at all be surprised to see a two-way given to a young PG to play backup for a while (we don't have an open roster spot for a 10-day without cutting somebody).
In some ways, cutting King gives us a bit of clarity as to how the offseason is going to go. There was always that question of what we would end up doing with our two-ways next year, especially with two 2022 second round picks in the mix for the time being. Well, we have the answer on King. Still a ton of questions.
In some ways, cutting King gives us a bit of clarity as to how the offseason is going to go. There was always that question of what we would end up doing with our two-ways next year, especially with two 2022 second round picks in the mix for the time being. Well, we have the answer on King. Still a ton of questions.
I’m sorry to see King get released, as I thought he had potential. But if I’m the Kings GM, clearly we need another PG for those times (like now) when Fox and Davion are not both available. DDV has some of those skills, but he’s still rehabbing his way back to the game.
If King becomes a major player for some other team, good for him and them. But right now he’s not showing he has what it takes to play in the real NBA.
If King becomes a major player for some other team, good for him and them. But right now he’s not showing he has what it takes to play in the real NBA.