Vet free agents and filling out the roster

[funkykingston]

I will stop following Sacramento Kings if they sign Teague. Would be so Sacramento-like decision to draft point guard at 5 and another in early 2nd round and then overpaying for an average 29 year old point guard who doesnt fit in our timeline at all.

I don't know if I'd go that far but the way this rebuilding team SHOULD use its caproom is to first look for teams wanting to dump bad contracts in exchange for future 1st rounders. THEN to fill the remaining roster spots with veterans on relatively small, short term deals. Guys who are good enough to start on a bad team but are also willing to be backups if the youngsters on the roster outplay them.

If the Kings bring in Shelvin Mack or bring back Lawson or Collison and Fox is killing them in training camp and playing how Joerger wants then you start the kid. If he isn't, you have him come off the bench until he is.

The Kings officially started a rebuild when they traded Cousins. And even the best rebuilds (barring a team like the Lakers attracting established stars) takes time. Right now the goal is still collecting assets and helping the young guys develop.

 

[twslam07]

Well, the Kings are talking to Teague. He's 29 and he's getting paid.
Guaranteed. Why would the Kings do it? Because Vivek says so.

Chase a Playoff birth

And on to mediocrity we go! Huzzah!

 

[Kingsfan23]

Did the Teague thing start with Beas at Cowbell Kingdom?

 

[George Saucedo]

Whats up everyone. Newby here, actually 1st time post. What do you guys think of Ibaka? If we want our rookies to learn and grow why not get players that we think they can grow into. I think Skal can become an Ibaka type player. Ibaka is still 28 plays good defense stretch the floor. Other guys I like would be Mills at pg since Fox is the future(probably next year he starts)Mills comes from a winning culture hits the 3 and can slide into a backup roll easily and if Mason comes along can be traded as he would not be a horrible contract. I think about 8-10 mil a year would get him here. And I also like Porter at sf if they want him most likely gonna be 20mill+year. But can be worth it, continues to improve good scorer. I think he will be better here than in Washington for the simple fact that without Beal and Wall he will get more shots.

Mills/Fox/Temple
Hield/Bogdon/Richardson
Porter/Jackson/Temple
Ibaka/Skal
WCS/Papa/Koufus

Giles/Mason d league for 1 year or call up if injuries.

 

[Hoovtrain]

Rubio to the Jazz. Don't know the specifics

 

[ESP47]

Please no to Teague. Makes zero sense. Ty Lawson would be a much better fit.

I'd throw money at Porter but only if they think he is an 18-20ppg type scorer. If he's a 13-15ppg guy, you don't want your highest paid guy being a high end role player. If he can pull a Harrison Barnes and show that he was being held back by other players on the team taking most the shots, then I'd throw an offer out. He's essentially perfect for what we need at the SF spot but there's no sense in giving max contracts out to guys who aren't max players. Especially if it's at the detriment of being able to sign our own guys if they blossom in a few years.

 

[Hoovtrain]

With Rubio to UT I think this means Lowry to MIN which makes them pretty scary

 

[funkykingston]

Rubio to the Jazz. Don't know the specifics

For a first rounder apparently.

 

[Kingsfan23]

I still would've liked a buy out on Barnes to him being waived. Would he have accepted that to go to the Warriors after the Cousins trade? It's a few mil

 

[kingsboi]

Per hoopshype, it seems that the Kings and Teague are showing mutual interest...

Is there a plan to all of our madness? Teague is a quality PG. I wonder how much he is looking for....

Sounds about right. A rotation of Teague and Fox while Mason gets buried behind the bench for the next couple of seasons.

 

[kingsboi]

Per twitter, Kings have interest in Ty Lawson....as in interest at 9:01pm interest.

Kings one of nine teams to meet or showing interest in Gallinari

I'm on board with bringing Lawson back but Gallinari? yuckkk

 

[kingsboi]

Porter is out of range. Why would you sign a max player over Fox?

Porter is either re-signing with Washington or will be included in a S&T for Paul George...hopefully.

 

[steelevt]

Leo Beas @beasleo
2 hours ago
Per sources, The Sacramento Kings are very interested in signing Kyle Lowry as free agency approaches. It would require a max contract.

 

[NewArena]

We're meeting with Iguodala as well

After what he did to us, idk
@RamonaShelbourne

Add another suitor for Andre Iguodala. Sources tell @ChrisBHaynes and I he's meeting with the Sacramento Kings tonight as well

 

[Kingsfan23]

Leo Beas @beasleo
2 hours ago
Per sources, The Sacramento Kings are very interested in signing Kyle Lowry as free agency approaches. It would require a max contract.

I take Beas with a bucket of salt, but at least Lowry is potentially game changing talent. Still wouldn't like it with Fox, but I'd at least contemplate it

 

[Joshoua]

Smh stop ****ing talking about Porter man

 

[funkykingston]

We're going to be stupid in free agency, I can feel it.

Vlade said Fox was his guy, that he'd take him #1 overall and that he's "our future" so of course it makes sense to sign Lowry to a max deal and give Fox just backup minutes for two or three seasons.

 

[Suicide King]

Whats up everyone. Newby here, actually 1st time post. What do you guys think of Ibaka? If we want our rookies to learn and grow why not get players that we think they can grow into. I think Skal can become an Ibaka type player. Ibaka is still 28 plays good defense stretch the floor. Other guys I like would be Mills at pg since Fox is the future(probably next year he starts)Mills comes from a winning culture hits the 3 and can slide into a backup roll easily and if Mason comes along can be traded as he would not be a horrible contract. I think about 8-10 mil a year would get him here. And I also like Porter at sf if they want him most likely gonna be 20mill+year. But can be worth it, continues to improve good scorer. I think he will be better here than in Washington for the simple fact that without Beal and Wall he will get more shots.

Mills/Fox/Temple
Hield/Bogdon/Richardson
Porter/Jackson/Temple
Ibaka/Skal
WCS/Papa/Koufus

Giles/Mason d league for 1 year or call up if injuries.

Welcome to the board!

As for Porter, he will likely be retained or dealt in a PG trade. I see Ibaka and Mills in a similar situation. I am not sure if they are going to be leaving their respective teams.

 

[Suicide King]

We're meeting with Iguodala as well

After what he did to us, idk
@RamonaShelbourne

PDA pulled the Iguodala deal within 24 hours of making it. I don't think Iguodala did us wrong in any way. Whether he's a good fit, not sure.

 

[NewArena]

We're going to be stupid in free agency, I can feel it.

Vlade said Fox was his guy, that he'd take him #1 overall and that he's "our future" so of course it makes sense to sign Lowry to a max deal and give Fox just backup minutes for two or three seasons.

lol Lowry ain't leaving to Sacramento of all places

That guy is a blogger with zero sources

 

[funkykingston]

PDA pulled the Iguodala deal within 24 hours of making it. I don't think Iguodala did us wrong in any way. Whether he's a good fit, not sure.

D'Alessandro said he felt like the Kings were just being used as leverage. And I'm sure they were. That's part of the game.

 

[steelevt]

David Aldridge @daldridgetnt
2 minutes ago
Grizzlies veteran F Zach Randolph set to meet with teams tonight in Los Angeles. Interest coming from Kings, Thunder, Clippers.

 

[Suicide King]

We're going to be stupid in free agency, I can feel it.

Vlade said Fox was his guy, that he'd take him #1 overall and that he's "our future" so of course it makes sense to sign Lowry to a max deal and give Fox just backup minutes for two or three seasons.

While us doing something stupid is always going to be gnawing at the back of our brains, I don't have a ton of faith in Leo Beas' sources at this time. Really feels like he is just trying to get his name out there in the "I get scoops!" fashion.

Will have to see some breaking news of his come true before I take it seriously. Kyle Lowrey would go to Min before Sac if he was to leave Tor.

 

[Suicide King]

D'Alessandro said he felt like the Kings were just being used as leverage. And I'm sure they were. That's part of the game.

It is indeed part of the game, but do you really think Pete came to that conclusion less than a day after making the offer? Pretty amazing.

 

[steelevt]

Jody Genessy @DJJazzyJody
about 12 minutes ago
Joe Ingles could receive a 4-year, $60 million offer from the Orlando Magic, according to @Tim Bontemps. This could get interesting.

I bit too rich for my blood. And too many years

 

[steelevt]

Sean Cunningham@SeanCunningham
about 30 minutes ago
Hearing Andre Iguodala and Rudy Gay among the first meetings for Sacramento Kings free agency. Kings taking hard look at everyone

Rudy gay

 

[joemama]

Jody Genessy @DJJazzyJody
about 12 minutes ago
Joe Ingles could receive a 4-year, $60 million offer from the Orlando Magic, according to @Tim Bontemps. This could get interesting.

I bit too rich for my blood. And too many years

This is good!
I hope more talent goes from the west to the east.
With George Hill gone and Ingles leaving, maybe Hayward leaves making the Jazz not so jazzy.

Clippers also lost CP3 and could lose one or both of Reddick and Griffin. Clips will not be as good.

 

[funkykingston]

While us doing something stupid is always going to be gnawing at the back of our brains, I don't have a ton of faith in Leo Beas' sources at this time. Really feels like he is just trying to get his name out there in the "I get scoops!" fashion.

Will have to see some breaking news of his come true before I take it seriously. Kyle Lowrey would go to Min before Sac if he was to leave Tor.

Rumor is the Wolves are targeting/have an agreement with Teague.

 

[Hoovtrain]

PDA pulled the Iguodala deal within 24 hours of making it. I don't think Iguodala did us wrong in any way. Whether he's a good fit, not sure.

From what I recall he was just using the Kings as leverage .

 

[funkykingston]

Jody Genessy @DJJazzyJody
about 12 minutes ago
Joe Ingles could receive a 4-year, $60 million offer from the Orlando Magic, according to @Tim Bontemps. This could get interesting.

I bit too rich for my blood. And too many years

I was thinking 3 years, $40-45 million for Ingles. It's the 4th year that bothers me.

I don't know what Orlando is doing. I'm not sure Orlando knows what they are doing.