Petrie's made some pretty nice moves this summer, and I'm not sure if he's done just yet. With that said, on my signature is our inventory for next year, what are your expectations? We have a good starting lineup with some nice depth, I believe that we can win the pacific and be a 3rd seed in the west.
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My expectations are that the Kings will be 4-6 seed in the West and out in the second round in 6 or 7 games if they still have roughly this same roster throughout the year. I'd be excited if they can make it to the WCF, and with this roster I'll be disappointed if the go out quickly in the first round.
Personally, I think we can win the pacific, maybe even be first seed in the west. This team is ready built for the regular season. Until we add more defense, however, I think that that is all we will get. Houston, San Antonio, even Phoenix and Dallas will give us fits in the playoffs. 2nd round, maybe even WCF. If we are lucky we can beat Houston, but our season will end when we face the Spurs. Maybe if we trade to add depth and defense we can be a true contender, but right now we look like a regular season beast and postseason pretender.
Based on what? Who are 1-5 in that situation? I see San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Phoenix as maybe being better, but then who? Denver? Seattle? LA? Golden State? The more this offseason goes along, the more I think the balance of power is shifting east quickly. All the heavyweights are over there- Detroit, Miami, Indiana, and Cleveland. The Spurs are the only true contender in the West right now IMO, and I think we can beat out most of the pretenders.
Jamal Samson is a taller Reggie Evans that can block a shot or 2. I think he may be used with Skinner at PF in defensive stand along with Hart Wells and maybe Matt Barnes on the court at the same time that is a good defensive unit. You could also sub Wells for Martin. But yes the Spurs are the only team in the West that scares me now. All the other teams are bleeding talent left and right mostly to the east. Dallas will never make it as long as Dirk is a PF staying behind the ARC.
I think you answered your own question. This team might beat out Phoenix for the Pacific, but it seems more likely that they get second, which means at best a 4th seed. All it takes is one team to have a good regular season (like Seattle last year) or an injury or two to the Kings and they are at the 6th seed again. I don't expect the team to gel immediately even if no more moves are made, and the current team as set up is as much of a title pretender in my opinion as Seattle, Dallas, and Phoenix were last year.
Of course, that's all right with me, because the talent is there to continue stepping in the right direction.
Of course, that's all right with me, because the talent is there to continue stepping in the right direction.
Lots of optimistic people here, but not optimistic enough to think that the Kings have improved to the level of a division winner, only optimistic enough to feel that the rest of pacific has slipped and that the division will practically be handed to us on a plate... if we want it.
I look at Phoenix and still see a very good team. Who knows what Golden State will do, they could push for 50 wins and be right there with the Kings. Even with the traditional division power in a weakened state (the Lakers) and with the reigning division champ losing two starters and having to shuffle the lineup a bit, it'd take a lot for the Kings to win it. 47-52 wins is what I expect.
I look at Phoenix and still see a very good team. Who knows what Golden State will do, they could push for 50 wins and be right there with the Kings. Even with the traditional division power in a weakened state (the Lakers) and with the reigning division champ losing two starters and having to shuffle the lineup a bit, it'd take a lot for the Kings to win it. 47-52 wins is what I expect.