We've made an offer to Monta?
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I am leaning in this direction but certainly there are players available that fit better. If Monta is simply a way to hit the minimum salary, which in a way is what you are saying, it will demand a bunch of trades and he only is an asset if he doesn't cost us another asset. My head hurts. 
I am tired of adding guards and there is no award to the team that has the most guys at or under 6'6".
I am tired of adding guards and there is no award to the team that has the most guys at or under 6'6".
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Or an absolute disaster. Everything I'd read (and bot even going into the legal difficulties he had a couple of years back) seems to indicate he's ego-driven to the point where he might be the worst possible thing we could add to our roster. If we're gonna build the team around DFC, we don't need somebody else there who thinks he's THE GUY. At this point, rebuilding the culture and establishing positive energy AS A TEAM is first and foremost when considering adding someone like Elli'...
You don't seem to be taking into account that IT has trade value (probably the highest trade value remaining on our team not named Cousins or McLemore) and that the front office seems pretty open to tearing the place down to the studs and starting over. I would be surprised if IT is not traded this offseason.
Doesn't look like Monta is willing to settle for a paltry $9 million.
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/9466346/monta-ellis-parts-agent-jeff-fried
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/9466346/monta-ellis-parts-agent-jeff-fried
Yeah we really don't want to bid against ourselves here. Obviously no one is willing to pay him the deal he wants. Don't go out if your way to do it.
Just in case people wonder how he would fit on the team, check out what happened between him and Larry sanders in the playoffs last year and imagine cousins in the sanders role.
Just in case people wonder how he would fit on the team, check out what happened between him and Larry sanders in the playoffs last year and imagine cousins in the sanders role.
did everyone take the Cowbell Kingdom poll on signing Ellis? i made sure to put in my NO vote
http://cowbellkingdom.com/2013/07/10/poll-is-monta-ellis-the-right-fit-for-the-sacramento-kings/
http://cowbellkingdom.com/2013/07/10/poll-is-monta-ellis-the-right-fit-for-the-sacramento-kings/
Yet, why is Vivek supposedly so in love with Monta?
He was a part owner of the Warriors and knew Monta first hand. Why does Vivek, a man by all accounts is a smart dude, think so highly of Monta? I accept that Vivek is an IT guy and not necessary a bright basketball mind, but I really wonder why he would want him on our team and make an offer.
We don't know that Vivek is (has) pursued Elli' and/or made him an offer. Based on the other players who have actually been brought on board, Monta would be the obnoxious jerk in the crowd. I'm still not convinced in any way that the Kings were/are seriously considering him. With a plethora of reasons why we wouldn't, I've yet to see much that would tip the scale in the other direction - especially from Vivek's point of view.
As far as Vivek's interest in Monta is concerned, I'm not sure. But if I'm allowed to go out on a limb, I think it may be related to the manner in which Joe Lacob was booed at Chris Mullin's jersey retirement ceremony. If you recall, the Warrior fans wanted Monta traded so they could have a bigger backcourt. Trading Monta would allow Klay Thompson to start so they not only traded Monta but brought in one of the better centers that the W's have ever had in Andrew Bogut.
The rest was confusing though. For whatever reason, the fans booed Lacob out of respect for the outgoing Ellis. Supposedly, they thought highly of his work ethic and what he meant to the team. Being that Vivek was still a part of the Warriors ownership group, he most likely took notice of how popular Ellis was and as a result, sees a chance to add a "popular" player here.
There's also the thought that he can steal away some Nocal fans who were Ellis supporters. But that's just a long shot guess on my part.
As far as his free agency is concerned, I'm surprised that he and Fegan haven't looked at Philadelphia. They're at least $15 million under the cap and have no other SG on the roster other than an aging Jason Richardson who most likely won't be ready for the start of camp. If nothing else, Monta helps you if you're in tank mode since according to this thread, he hurts the team. Plus, they need to get to the minimum cap level at some point and with all the free agents having signed already, Monta is the last one out there who can get you to the $52 million payroll level.
The rest was confusing though. For whatever reason, the fans booed Lacob out of respect for the outgoing Ellis. Supposedly, they thought highly of his work ethic and what he meant to the team. Being that Vivek was still a part of the Warriors ownership group, he most likely took notice of how popular Ellis was and as a result, sees a chance to add a "popular" player here.
There's also the thought that he can steal away some Nocal fans who were Ellis supporters. But that's just a long shot guess on my part.
As far as his free agency is concerned, I'm surprised that he and Fegan haven't looked at Philadelphia. They're at least $15 million under the cap and have no other SG on the roster other than an aging Jason Richardson who most likely won't be ready for the start of camp. If nothing else, Monta helps you if you're in tank mode since according to this thread, he hurts the team. Plus, they need to get to the minimum cap level at some point and with all the free agents having signed already, Monta is the last one out there who can get you to the $52 million payroll level.
Interesting post. I believe there's much more to our Monta interest then Vivek taking a flyer on converting some Warrior fans. I'm expecting Monta to sign with the Hawks at this point... our interest might just be in attempting to acquire a good player at a reduced rate. I'm sure they view Monta as an upgrade over Thornton and Marcus as a tradeable asset as well.
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