We got our new Center : Hilton Armstrong ??

[NorCal Reed]

Sam Amick of the Sacramento Bee is reporting that the Kings have agreed to a deal that would send a future 2nd round pick to the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for seldom used center Hilton Armstrong.

The deal should be completed at some point today.

http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/archives/2010/01/kings-find-thei.html

So what is the verdict on this deal ?? Can't be our stopgap at center right ??

 

[NorCal Reed]

From the Bee...

The Kings have acquired Hilton Armstrong from New Orleans for a future 2nd round pick, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.
According to Armstrong's agent, Sam Goldefeder, the teams are waiting for the trade call from the league. The deal also includes cash coming Sacramento's way. Armstrong is in the final year of his deal and will be paid $2.8 million this season. He gives the Kings much-needed depth, length and athleticism in the frontcourt and is low risk because of his contract. It's a far cry from a couple months ago, when the Kings considered trading for Hornets big man Emeka Okafor and his enormous contract. More to come...

 

[GeorgeofSacramento]

FYI

Here's his website. Looks like he's gotten a bit of press before.

http://strong12.com/

 

[DocHolliday]

Umm yea...and his lasted listed highlight was in 2006

 

[iowamcnabb]

Umm yea...and his lasted listed highlight was in 2006

Well at the very least we got ourselves a double double machine. 1 in 37 career starts. Ok, well maybe not a machine, but still.

 

[Merdiesel]

I do remember a time when players who came to Sacramento for some reason, played their best years here... It probably just wishful thinking... but who knows.

 

[kennadog]

Pretty low-risk and we have room on the roster for one more, right (15 max)?

 

[VF21]

Note: I closed this thread to keep from duplicating discussion, since it's already in the Kings Rap forum.

http://www.kingsfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35379

 

[VF21]

Note: I closed this thread to keep from duplicating discussion, since it's already in the Kings Rap forum.

http://www.kingsfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35379