NBA Draft: What Will The Kings Do?
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They were okay. But while Turner CAN shoot from outside, camping him at the 3 point line eliminates some of his value as an offensive rebounder and inside scorer. He shot more from inside the paint than he did from outside, so there were also still some spacing issues. And neither guy can really guard effectively on the perimeter.
After seeing the mock draft on TV I'm pumped and ready. Wish the draft were today. Couldn't help but laugh when the talking heads were talking about the speed of Ivey, saying he's the 2nd fastest player in the last 23 years. And who was the first? No, not Fox you dummies.
Fox doesn't really exist in the media anymore. He's like a ghost. Of course it's..... Ja Morant! So if Ivey does join the Kings I guess Fox will be the 2nd fastest player on the team.
Fox doesn't really exist in the media anymore. He's like a ghost. Of course it's..... Ja Morant! So if Ivey does join the Kings I guess Fox will be the 2nd fastest player on the team.
After seeing the mock draft on TV I'm pumped and ready. Wish the draft were today. Couldn't help but laugh when the talking heads were talking about the speed of Ivey, saying he's the 2nd fastest player in the last 23 years. And who was the first? No, not Fox you dummies. Fox doesn't really exist in the media anymore. He's like a ghost. Of course it's..... Ja Morant! So if Ivey does join the Kings I guess Fox will be the 2nd fastest player on the team.
Fox doesn't really exist in the media anymore. He's like a ghost. Of course it's..... Ja Morant! So if Ivey does join the Kings I guess Fox will be the 2nd fastest player on the team.
After seeing the mock draft on TV I'm pumped and ready. Wish the draft were today. Couldn't help but laugh when the talking heads were talking about the speed of Ivey, saying he's the 2nd fastest player in the last 23 years. And who was the first? No, not Fox you dummies. Fox doesn't really exist in the media anymore. He's like a ghost. Of course it's..... Ja Morant! So if Ivey does join the Kings I guess Fox will be the 2nd fastest player on the team.
Fox doesn't really exist in the media anymore. He's like a ghost. Of course it's..... Ja Morant! So if Ivey does join the Kings I guess Fox will be the 2nd fastest player on the team.
Got it. If the Kings stay at #4 I think Ivey should be the pick. And if they move down, it should be for a really good return.
I'd be happy with #5 and Bey for #4 and the Kings could draft Murray. Or they make it a three team deal with Charlotte to send Bey and Holmes to the Hornets and get back Washington, #15 and either Plumlee (partially guaranteed) or Oubre. This would help the Hornets re-sign Bridges by flipping Washington (who's in the last year of his deal) for Bey who has two years left and a cost controlled option at center.
If the Kings trade with the Pacers, I wouldn't want Brogdon. If they could get Duarte and #6 and send Brogdon to NY for #11 I'd take that deal.
Grab Daniels at 6 (I'm assuming Ivey and Murray go 4,5) BPA at #11 (Sochan, Griffin, Eason, maybe even Duren), and ideally swap Barnes for John Collins.
Sabonis
Collins
Daniels
Duarte or DiVincenzo
Fox
is a nice starting lineup and there'd be some decent bench depth as well with Mitchell, Duarte or DDV, Lyles, whoever they draft at #11 and any FA signings.
I'd be happy with #5 and Bey for #4 and the Kings could draft Murray. Or they make it a three team deal with Charlotte to send Bey and Holmes to the Hornets and get back Washington, #15 and either Plumlee (partially guaranteed) or Oubre. This would help the Hornets re-sign Bridges by flipping Washington (who's in the last year of his deal) for Bey who has two years left and a cost controlled option at center.
If the Kings trade with the Pacers, I wouldn't want Brogdon. If they could get Duarte and #6 and send Brogdon to NY for #11 I'd take that deal.
Grab Daniels at 6 (I'm assuming Ivey and Murray go 4,5) BPA at #11 (Sochan, Griffin, Eason, maybe even Duren), and ideally swap Barnes for John Collins.
Sabonis
Collins
Daniels
Duarte or DiVincenzo
Fox
is a nice starting lineup and there'd be some decent bench depth as well with Mitchell, Duarte or DDV, Lyles, whoever they draft at #11 and any FA signings.
After seeing the mock draft on TV I'm pumped and ready. Wish the draft were today. Couldn't help but laugh when the talking heads were talking about the speed of Ivey, saying he's the 2nd fastest player in the last 23 years. And who was the first? No, not Fox you dummies. Fox doesn't really exist in the media anymore. He's like a ghost. Of course it's..... Ja Morant! So if Ivey does join the Kings I guess Fox will be the 2nd fastest player on the team.
Fox doesn't really exist in the media anymore. He's like a ghost. Of course it's..... Ja Morant! So if Ivey does join the Kings I guess Fox will be the 2nd fastest player on the team.
It was on ESPN with Woj and Jay Bilas yesterday. They underlined that the draft starts with the Kings at #4. After #4 there is a perception around the league there is a drop-off. Ivey is the key guy in the top of the draft, maybe not the best guy, but key to what follows. FWIW, Woj said that if a deal happens it will probably happen tomorrow on Draft Day. Didn't go into detail on the possible deals. From what Woj said it sounded to me like the Kings were asking a lot for the #4. Woj implied the Kings would probably have to drop their asking price, but he obviously doesn't know any more than you or I on that score.
Being a Kings' fan, I'm of course going to give you my most optimistic spin. McNair has proven over two years that he's not going to lose his shirt on any deal. In fact, the deals that he has made support the notion that he's going to get his money's worth and more. So he's not going to be viewed by other GMs around the league as someone they can manipulate, snooker, or cajole. They all should know at this point that he's willing to draft the BPA, even though he's a "redundant" player in an overloaded position because he actually did it with Halliburton and Mitchell. To me, all of the above gives McNair great leverage in these negotiations. If we had a rookie GM with no proven track record I think it would be entirely different and the leverage would be reduced to nil.
Being a Kings' fan, I'm of course going to give you my most optimistic spin. McNair has proven over two years that he's not going to lose his shirt on any deal. In fact, the deals that he has made support the notion that he's going to get his money's worth and more. So he's not going to be viewed by other GMs around the league as someone they can manipulate, snooker, or cajole. They all should know at this point that he's willing to draft the BPA, even though he's a "redundant" player in an overloaded position because he actually did it with Halliburton and Mitchell. To me, all of the above gives McNair great leverage in these negotiations. If we had a rookie GM with no proven track record I think it would be entirely different and the leverage would be reduced to nil.
Yeah barring a really bad trade or really reaching for a prospect outside of our range, I don't see McNair losing out on this deal. Take Ivey or Murray or get an established player that fits and drop a few spots and get a prospect slotted for that range and be done with it. If one of the top 3 drops, then take one of those guys.
After seeing the mock draft on TV I'm pumped and ready. Wish the draft were today. Couldn't help but laugh when the talking heads were talking about the speed of Ivey, saying he's the 2nd fastest player in the last 23 years. And who was the first? No, not Fox you dummies. Fox doesn't really exist in the media anymore. He's like a ghost. Of course it's..... Ja Morant! So if Ivey does join the Kings I guess Fox will be the 2nd fastest player on the team.
Fox doesn't really exist in the media anymore. He's like a ghost. Of course it's..... Ja Morant! So if Ivey does join the Kings I guess Fox will be the 2nd fastest player on the team.