Well it’s Gleague and Memphis was without some of their best players but a lot to like in this one. Again just contributing across the board. Defense first, shooting second, facilitating third and a bit of driving/ iso mixed in there. Turns the ball over a bit too much, that will be something to tighten up
What really intrigued me about Carter this draft cycle was the super rare defensive energy/effort/hustle tied with incredible athleticism/wingspan/defensive IQ. He wants to be great on the defensive end first, which frankly, is just rare for most guys drafted in the 1st round. It's even more rare for those traits to be tied with an absolute freak athlete with a giant wingspan.
I think he's going to hold a 20 MPG role from the jump. He's just going to make so many hustle/impact plays on defense that I think it'll quickly get to the point we can't afford to play him any less than that.
While we all want him to play, where are the minutes going to come even when he is healthy.He’s literally missed 6 months of basketball conditioning with his injury. It’s gonna take a while for him to get in shape.
Monte, please don’t trade this man
While we all want him to play, where are the minutes going to come even when he is healthy.
Unless we play lots of 3 guards rotations, or cut Keon's minutes, most of the guard minutes will be mopped up by Fox, Monk, and Keon. Kevin too will continue to see the floor as long as he is with us.
It's on Monte to cleanup some logjam. Given Kevin's play, trading him won't be easy.
While we all want him to play, where are the minutes going to come even when he is healthy.
Unless we play lots of 3 guards rotations, or cut Keon's minutes, most of the guard minutes will be mopped up by Fox, Monk, and Keon. Kevin too will continue to see the floor as long as he is with us.
It's on Monte to cleanup some logjam. Given Kevin's play, trading him won't be easy.
While we all want him to play, where are the minutes going to come even when he is healthy.
Unless we play lots of 3 guards rotations, or cut Keon's minutes, most of the guard minutes will be mopped up by Fox, Monk, and Keon. Kevin too will continue to see the floor as long as he is with us.
It's on Monte to cleanup some logjam. Given Kevin's play, trading him won't be easy.
That's Dougs issue. You simply sit the guy that doesn't fit or provide those needs nor that is in the long term picture. Salvaging value out of Kevin Huerter shouldn't be close to a top priority at this point. The Kings have waited out far longer contracts than Kevin Huerters.
I would feel remorse moving Monk, knowing what he had sacrificed to stay here. Anyone else?With Huerter moved, I think you can carve out 20 min for Carter fairly easily…
PG - Fox (34) / Monk (14)
SG - Ellis (24) / Monk (12) / Carter (12)
SF - DeRozan (34) / Carter (8) / Murray (6)
PF - Murray (28) / Lyles (20)
C - Sabonis (34) / Len (14)
And depending on if we get a forward or center for Huerter, we can probably start reducing minutes for guys like DeRozan, Murray, and/or Sabonis so they aren’t playing such heavy minutes.
Going forward, a big part of me is open to moving Monk in the 2025 off-season for more frontcourt help. This all depends on how Carter looks to end the season of course, but if Carter closes out the year looking like he’s going to be a monster and high impact player, I’d seriously consider moving Monk. What would that do for us?
- It allows us to give 30+ min to Fox, Carter, and Ellis
- Our backcourt, POA defense would be ridiculous all game long.
- Our backcourt would have good size, length, and athleticism
- Our backcourt payroll would be pretty good considering Ellis and Carter are making peanuts which allows us to use that payroll on other positions of need.
- Monk is a solid asset entering his prime on a good contract. He should fetch a decent return and could be a piece apart of a larger package to bring an upgrade or star to SAC (e.g., Markkanen)
The thing about a Fox, Carter, & Ellis backcourt is who is running the offense when Fox is off the court? I think the hope would be for Carter to at least be good enough in that role to handle backup PG minutes but perhaps we’re just relying on DeRozan and Sabonis to handle the ball more during those stretches.
I would be too, but if he lands in a spot where he can be a full-on starter and possible lead guard, perhaps he’s fine with it.I would feel remorse moving Monk, knowing what he had sacrificed to stay here. Anyone else?
Sacramento Kings rookie Devin Carter evaluates his second game in the G League, finding his conditioning after his second game action in 9 months, his impact on the boards, finding comfort in his shoulder after surgery & waiting on team trainers to give him the green light for… pic.twitter.com/f8Ze1g8sbk
— Sean Cunningham (@SeanCunningham) January 3, 2025
In two GLeague games, Devin Carter took NINETEEN threes
— Professor OAK 🇵🇸 (@o_a_khan) January 3, 2025
Seems like it might help the team that is currently 24th in 3P volume pic.twitter.com/WRt6CzLHzS
If this is a "C" grade game for him, I'm eagerly looking forward to his "A" game in Kings uniform. Sounds like a high character guy like most Monte picks.Sacramento Kings rookie Devin Carter evaluates his second game in the G League, finding his conditioning after his second game action in 9 months, his impact on the boards, finding comfort in his shoulder after surgery & waiting on team trainers to give him the green light for… pic.twitter.com/f8Ze1g8sbk
— Sean Cunningham (@SeanCunningham) January 3, 2025
It is sorta weird that the NBa stopped taking measurements in shoes so now there’s a whole generation of players listed shorter than their elders purely because those guys got an extra inch and a half added by the soles of their sneakers.View attachment 13035
he has corrected people a few times in videos I’ve seen. Appears to be a motivator for him haha
He’s said it was fine in his interviews but that’s before he’s had a night for it to swell up.How is his ankle?
Sacramento Kings rookie Devin Carter, the No. 13 overall pick in the NBA Draft, will be available to make his season debut tonight against the Memphis Grizzlies and his father, assistant coach Anthony Carter, sources told ESPN. Carter underwent left shoulder surgery in July.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 3, 2025
He and Keon about to have Desmond Bane in hellSacramento Kings rookie Devin Carter, the No. 13 overall pick in the NBA Draft, will be available to make his season debut tonight against the Memphis Grizzlies and his father, assistant coach Anthony Carter, sources told ESPN. Carter underwent left shoulder surgery in July.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 3, 2025
DEVIN CARTER IS PLAYING BASKETBALL FOR THE SACRAMENTO KINGS TONIGHT https://t.co/cXO6MsL6db pic.twitter.com/7OveKXP1tS
— Skyler (KFR) (@SacFilmRoom) January 3, 2025
Devin Carter will go down as one of the biggest steals of the 2024 NBA Draft. Elite defender and rebounder, big-time shot-maker, active mover without the ball, reliable playmaker, clutch, leadership qualities. Checks every box long-term for the Sacramento Kings. https://t.co/gqhxWBGdss
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) January 3, 2025
I would feel remorse moving Monk, knowing what he had sacrificed to stay here. Anyone else?
Devin would like the world to know that he is 6’3”