Potential Free agent/trade/sign tracker

[Joshyjosh31]

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Ya I don’t see Memphis paying JJJ a super max Sabonis might fit there with. Sabonis, Carter, and picks is a viable offer we should keep Keegan out of the trade pairing JJJ with Keegan and Ellis would do wonders for the defense. Follow that up by trading Derozan for a big to pair with JJJ

Ellis/monk
Lavine
Keegan
JJJ/Jake
Center/Jonas

 

[twslam07]

You’d give both up for JJJ? That’s wild he’s gonna be on a super max and can’t grab 6 rebounds and fouls a lot.

You’re that confident that MEM would offer him the super max?

First off, he’ll only be eligible for a super max if he makes an All NBA team this year or wins DPOY this year (if I’m not mistaken). I don’t think he’s ever made an All NBA team before and don’t see how he wins it this year. He has won DPOY before but he seems to be fairly far down on the list in terms of betting odds.

Now he could take league by storm next year and make an All NBA team or win DPOY during the 2025-26 season (which means he could sign a super max during the 2026 off-season when he’s a UFA), but I feel rather confident in saying that’s less likely to happen than not going off his performance to date.

Setting that aside for a moment, the points above are all moot if we trade for him anyway. Only the team that drafted you can offer you the super max so if we trade for him, he’d now no longer be eligible for the super max (regardless of what accolades he accrues). This is what happened with Doncic. He would have been eligible for the super max if DAL kept him but now that he was traded, he’s no longer eligible.

 

[Tetsujin]

I didn’t realize blocks could ever be considered an empty stat until I watched JJJ play and that’s all I have to say about that lol

 

[twslam07]

I didn’t realize blocks could ever be considered an empty stat until I watched JJJ play and that’s all I have to say about that lol

I mean he does fairly well in many of the top advanced impact stats…

VPM = 22nd
EPM = 51st
DARKO = 22nd
LEBRON = 27th
MAMBA = 21st

I wouldn’t consider that empty by any means.

 

[SacTownKid]

They have IHart if they make a move it’s because JDub crap the bed again and they need a scorer so they’ll just grab KD




You’d give both up for JJJ? That’s wild he’s gonna be on a super max and can’t grab 6 rebounds and fouls a lot.

Yeah, there's only handful of players leaguewide the Kings should be making an all in move for and one of them rhymes with Giannis. And that ain't happening. Swapping the future for players on teams roughly in the same area you are doesn't get the Kings anywhere close to the real deal teams. Too far out and not enough time.

 

[SacTownKid]

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Ya I don’t see Memphis paying JJJ a super max Sabonis might fit there with. Sabonis, Carter, and picks is a viable offer we should keep Keegan out of the trade pairing JJJ with Keegan and Ellis would do wonders for the defense. Follow that up by trading Derozan for a big to pair with JJJ

Ellis/monk
Lavine
Keegan
JJJ/Jake
Center/Jonas

The Kings would have literally no pick and roll game at that point. The only ball handler is Zach, lol.

 

[Section 101]

I didn’t realize blocks could ever be considered an empty stat until I watched JJJ play and that’s all I have to say about that lol

Blocks are only good if you get the possession. Does no good if they get the ball and still make a basket.

 

[Joshyjosh31]

The Kings would have literally no pick and roll game at that point. The only ball handler is Zach, lol.

I can play for the minimum

 

[SacTownKid]

Looking around the potential FA's at PG to get as a why not and the lone standout is Tyus Jones. He'd probably fit better at PG than Monk but he actually might make the Kings even worse on defense, lol.

 

[Tetsujin]

Looking around the potential FA's at PG to get as a why not and the lone standout is Tyus Jones. He'd probably fit better at PG than Monk but he actually might make the Kings even worse on defense, lol.

Davion is an UDFA!

 

[serbiangoat]

Giddy is the only PG FA that "could help" the Kings he's worth a look but I would not be paying him much more than 20mil

 

[hrdboild]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1912513371745698198

Ya I don’t see Memphis paying JJJ a super max Sabonis might fit there with. Sabonis, Carter, and picks is a viable offer we should keep Keegan out of the trade pairing JJJ with Keegan and Ellis would do wonders for the defense. Follow that up by trading Derozan for a big to pair with JJJ

Ellis/monk
Lavine
Keegan
JJJ/Jake
Center/Jonas

Let's see what happens on Friday. If they get knocked out in the play-in that should cast some doubt on commiting strongly to Jaren and Ja as a contending core. Not that I necessarily want us to go out and get him if he does become available, but he could be a player that our new GM would want to kick the tires on as he tries to reshape the roster more to his preferences.

 

[SacTownKid]

Giddy is the only PG FA that "could help" the Kings he's worth a look but I would not be paying him much more than 20mil

Maybe, but if he doesn't though, that just kicks any rebuild plans out the window. The Kings can't keep piling on the cap with non true guaranteed needle movers. This is the exact way the Kings have repeatedly gotten in trouble over the years trying to cut corners by overpaying other teams assets.

 

[ESP47]

Looking around the potential FA's at PG to get as a why not and the lone standout is Tyus Jones. He'd probably fit better at PG than Monk but he actually might make the Kings even worse on defense, lol.

I'm looking at the list of unrestricted FA PGs and he seems to be the best one out there. He's been bad on defense the last two years but was a solid defender every year before that in MEM and MIN. I highly doubt he'd recapture his old defensive glory on our team but I can see him doing it if he goes to a solid defensive team.

The other guys on the list that could be options are Monte Morris, Kevin Porter Jr and the G Leaguer that just punked us, Brandon Williams.

Monte is not a good defender but he's a solid shooter, can run the offense a bit and doesn't turn the ball over. Overall winning player but might be more of a winning player off the bench, rather than as a starter at this point.

KPJ is a wild card. Best defender of the bunch, good size, played great on the Bucks but he can be wild out there. Also punked us when we played him this year.

Williams would be a swing for the fences type play. He played some solid ball to end the year. Can he straight up run an offense? I don't know but you don't really need to do that full time with Sabonis out there. Not sure if he's just a guy who put up numbers on a Dallas team that had half the roster hurt or if he's turning into the real deal.

 

[TTown Kings]

Ah, the time of year where people actually suggest we pick up dudes who beat up on women.

Might as well grab miles bridges while we're at it.

 

[Joshyjosh31]

Giddy is the only PG FA that "could help" the Kings he's worth a look but I would not be paying him much more than 20mil

Bulls love Giddy Giddy loves the bulls this ain’t happening

 

[SacTownKid]

I'm looking at the list of unrestricted FA PGs and he seems to be the best one out there. He's been bad on defense the last two years but was a solid defender every year before that in MEM and MIN. I highly doubt he'd recapture his old defensive glory on our team but I can see him doing it if he goes to a solid defensive team.

The other guys on the list that could be options are Monte Morris, Kevin Porter Jr and the G Leaguer that just punked us, Brandon Williams.

Monte is not a good defender but he's a solid shooter, can run the offense a bit and doesn't turn the ball over. Overall winning player but might be more of a winning player off the bench, rather than as a starter at this point. Regardless, Tyus Jones ain't the guy to convince anyone not to rebuild this thing. If the Kings are going to rise, they can get 90% the way there with this roster and this coach. If they do? Then make the finishing touches.

KPJ is a wild card. Best defender of the bunch, good size, played great on the Bucks but he can be wild out there. Also punked us when we played him this year.

Williams would be a swing for the fences type play. He played some solid ball to end the year. Can he straight up run an offense? I don't know but you don't really need to do that full time with Sabonis out there. Not sure if he's just a guy who put up numbers on a Dallas team that had half the roster hurt or if he's turning into the real deal.

I thought the same thing but I started digging and reading some fans opinions, it might have been the fact that he had a great defensive team around him. With the Grizz they were like 1.5 points worse on defense with Tyus in there or something and fans pretty much said he was the weak point.

Again, that list of guys like Monte Morris, they aren't any more PG than Monk is. They really aren't. Domas is just reading forums and probably throwing some dirt on the Fox trade at this point. Wonder why he doesn't realize he's kind of throwing Monk under the bus too though. lol. My take is still that your best player, regardless of position has to be your "PG". Or at least start and end your offense most nights. If they aren't up to the level of a Tatum, Jokic, Giannis, etc. then you better have defense. If Domas can't be that guy, you simply don't build around him because you clearly can't. After watching his exit interview? He sure doesn't sound like a guy you build around. He didn't look like a guy you build around or consult on roster construction either during the play in. A pass first PG that can't play a lick of defense or score in the modern game is nonexistent for a reason. Honestly it has been for 30 years, or hasn't had much impact on teams.