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Who do you want, if the Kings pick #6 to #8 overall in the draft?
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Relax with the special word
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RichieInRocklin
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Mikal could be a GREAT fit for us. IMHO, however, he will never be a star, but a good solid 3 & D starter. I love Mikal's game, but he will only be one piece of the team to turn us around. In this draft, I think only Ayton could possibly be a star and make a real difference for the Kings. I don't know about Doncic (haven't seen him enough) or Porter (because of his back), but this one draft is not going to make us a legit playoff team. It will take several years and some trades and free agents to really solidify our team.
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We will be drafting at 7-9 at worst so we’re getting Carter or Bridges both solid players.
Carter/Giles starting combo is really nice Giles takes the PFs on defense Carter the center. Both players can pass so the can play the high post with Carter being able to shoot all the way to the 3. He’ll probably be automatic from mid range also both player have high IQs and are great rebounders.
Bridges will fit great with Fox/Bogdan brining in the defense and elite shooting with Bogdan
Carter/Giles starting combo is really nice Giles takes the PFs on defense Carter the center. Both players can pass so the can play the high post with Carter being able to shoot all the way to the 3. He’ll probably be automatic from mid range also both player have high IQs and are great rebounders.
Bridges will fit great with Fox/Bogdan brining in the defense and elite shooting with Bogdan
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Someone on twitter was talking about Mikal reminding him of Otto Porter, which is precisely the sort of forward we're in desperate need of with this roster. If you can't draft a "star", go for the perfect puzzle piece.
Speaking of Otto Porter we should hope Washington is out in the 1st round so they make changes. They got to much money tied up right now and they might look to trade Otto
What's your trade proposal?
Porter got a hefty contract last season, has he shown enough this year to justify it, I'm not sure. I also think we will be in a good position to draft Mikal, it depends on teams needs picking ahead of us and how workouts go, but if he is similar to Otto Porter as suggested then maybe money is better spent elsewhere.
This will be an interesting off season. I'm not opposed to trades if it obviously moves that needle, it just seems like it rarely does in the Kings case.
1st-JJ-WCS for Porter/Mahinmi
Porter averaged 19-7 when Wall was out he’d be a great fit with Fox/Buddy/Hield and he’s a good defender and elite shooter. We offered Otto a contract last year so our interest is there. Otto is at 15-6-2 as a 3rd option
Washington saves 42mill per year next 2 seasons while getting a young big and Mikal Bridges. They also have Obre at SF
Sactown ExPat
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No way. Three prospects for Porter plus Mahinmi’s terrible contract. Hard pass. They also turn around sign Boogie after this deal by the way, making us look even worse.
I wouldn’t consider WCS a prospect cause someone will offer him something I’m not willing to pay. Porter is a good #2 option with defense something we wouldn’t get at 6-9 also I’d try to force Washington to give up there pick (15-20) and take Porter.
I’d sign Bjlecia in this scenario to start at PF
Sactown ExPat
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Why are we paying a premium to make the Wizards a better team and reunite Boogie and Wall though? The idea is sound, IMO, but your scenario is not applying the leverage we would hold in this deal. It’s a near certainty they trade Porter or Oubre this summer. There is no reason to pay them a premium to also take Mahinmi’s terrible contract.
Also, WCS is a nice prospect if he’s catching oops from Wall and Beal all day. We would be handing them a conference finalist. And, they just go ahead and backfill Porter with Mikal Bridges. We would look very short-sighted in this scenario.
Why I we worried I’d they get Cousins are we’re never gonna see them in the playoffs what they do has nothing to do with us.
I’d switch out WCS for Skal though
And I don’t think Bridges or Porter jr will be as good as Otto I’m not even sure Porter Jr is even a SF
lwc
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I take BPA except for PG or SG. Whoever the best 3, PF, or big man is, the king should take. I think that the combination of Fox, Mason, Hield, and Bogie will produce a solid rotation at the guard spots for the future.
with the 3, 4, 5 response, there are a couple of players with some real promise but are untapped enough that the Kings need some insurance there.
If I had my druthers I would take a great defensive 3 or a great defensive Center. who would those players be? If they are outside of the Kings draft range I would trade up to get one.
with the 3, 4, 5 response, there are a couple of players with some real promise but are untapped enough that the Kings need some insurance there.
If I had my druthers I would take a great defensive 3 or a great defensive Center. who would those players be? If they are outside of the Kings draft range I would trade up to get one.
alden.viado
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If we draft 6-8 and Orlando draft 4-5 and take Bamba. Would we consider
6-8 pick + shump + WCS
For
4-5 (Bamba) + Biyombo
Before anyone shoots me.. Hear me out.
As much as I like WCS, he will never be a legit C we could build around unless he eats his ego and decides to focus on being a hell of a defensive centre.
Bamba is legit. I wasnt sold on him but he's grown on me. After watching the Jazz and Pistons bigs kill us, I figured we need a legit big. Bamba is that and even though Biyombo is an ugly contract, he's a decent back up in the event Kosta does(should) opt out.
Thoughts?
Oh then sign Rodney Hood as our starting SF despite people saying he's a SG, he's damn 6'8". That is SF size.
6-8 pick + shump + WCS
For
4-5 (Bamba) + Biyombo
Before anyone shoots me.. Hear me out.
As much as I like WCS, he will never be a legit C we could build around unless he eats his ego and decides to focus on being a hell of a defensive centre.
Bamba is legit. I wasnt sold on him but he's grown on me. After watching the Jazz and Pistons bigs kill us, I figured we need a legit big. Bamba is that and even though Biyombo is an ugly contract, he's a decent back up in the event Kosta does(should) opt out.
Thoughts?
Oh then sign Rodney Hood as our starting SF despite people saying he's a SG, he's damn 6'8". That is SF size.
Folsomkingsfan
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I'd do that trade in a heartbeat if we get the 7th or 8th pick. At 6 Jarren Jackson and MPJ are both solid enough prospects that we shouldn't have to eat Biyombo's contract.
If you compare what JJ and Mikal Bridges can do on the court..... Bridges >>> JJ
If we ended up with Mikal, I think everyone will be very happy. The interesting part of the draft may end up being when we or other teams in our range pick and Bamba and Mikal and Miles Bridges are on the board. Bamba's projection seems to be all over the place.......and Miles Bridges seems to be settling in at the 8-10 range. I think Mikal and Carter climb mock drafts as we get into Summer
If we ended up with Mikal, I think everyone will be very happy. The interesting part of the draft may end up being when we or other teams in our range pick and Bamba and Mikal and Miles Bridges are on the board. Bamba's projection seems to be all over the place.......and Miles Bridges seems to be settling in at the 8-10 range. I think Mikal and Carter climb mock drafts as we get into Summer
Where Phoenix lands in the draft is going to be interesting. I don't see to many teams passing on Ayton or Doncic in the first 2 spots....possibly add Bagley in tht group. Phoenix if at 3 or 4 goes Trae Young. I'd lock that in. If Phx lands in top 2 spots.... I think they take Ayton or Doncic and then trade 15 and 16 and another of their young guys to land a vet PG.
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
The thing is that in the current NBA landscape, PGs are worth a king's ransom and I'm not quite sure the 15 and 16 in this year's draft gets you any one of huge value (unless the Blazers get really drunk and decide to unload CJ or something).
They would have to add one of their young players (one of the bigs?) to maybe get a deal done.....they have a lot of young guys to go with those picks that at least gets closer to value on a trade
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Aside from Booker, Warren, or Jackson, who are all presumably off limits, I don't see many of their young guys having much value on the trade market though. Len is a free agent, Bender isn't exactly blowing anyone's socks off, Ulis is 5'8", and Chriss is, well, Chriss.
Warren and picks for a PG....slide Jackson to SF
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
The big problem with that is that Warren's contract extension kicks in next season and he goes from a 3 million a year young prospect to 10 million plus a year small forward who can't shoot from the perimeter, which is considerably harder to trade.
Gary
All-Star
But he's got the potential to be an elite scorer in the league. We don't have that. Not to mention he is an awesome ball handler and passer. Can work wither with another PG (small rotation as primary shooter) or as the PG.
My whole idea is that if you have a guy like a 13ppg 9rpg 1bpg Jason Thompson at PF who was doing a decent job after his second or third year and another PF like Anthony Davis comes around even though you have a need at SG and SF you still pick the best player when his potential far outweighs what you have. So I would go with Young even though we have Fox even though we haven't hit Fox's potential. Guys like Jaren Jackson are busts waiting to happen. I never like to see a guy that blocks 3 a game but can't even crack 6 rebounds a game. Reminds me of where his priorities might be. He wants the swat but doesn't care about the rebound. Guys like Hilton Armstrong and Josh Boone come to mind when looking at Jaren Jackson. Good blocks but LOOOOOOOW rebounds.
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Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Have you not been watching Buddy hitting shots at an elite rate?
Not sure I'd call it an elite rate, but it's a shame we had to wait until the end of the year to let Buddy loose. That's one of my problems with giving the early minutes to Hill and Temple. Not to mention having to play behind Bogdan too.
Now we have to wait until next year to see if it's legitimate. Have to see if he can put up this type of production in an 82 game sample size. I think he's surpassed his "6th man" title. Let's hope we dont have a 10man rotation next year...again. Give me 30mins of Buddy.
Ya **** that 10 man rotation
Fox, Bogdan, Buddy, WCS should all be getting over 30mpg
Our 1st round pick, Giles, Skal, and a free agent should get over 25mpg
KingsSelecao
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I hope WCS is doubltful to return. HE SUCKS!
Hield can easily score 20ppg. He can be a great scorer. Now, great player is a completely different analogy.
Hield can easily score 20ppg. He can be a great scorer. Now, great player is a completely different analogy.
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
The thing is that as the season has progressed, Buddy's gotten considerably better in all aspects of the game. He's gone from being a blackhole to a shot facilitator and has developed into a fairly good defender within Joerger's defensive concepts. I mean, no one's going to confuse him for Doug Christie out there but he's gone beyond just being a taller, more efficient Marcus Thornton.
MizzouKing
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Porter Jr's basically a Dirk Nowitzki type player, with the moves of a SF, the height of a PF, and the ability to score from anywhere on the floor. There would be major rust and NBA acclimation issues (the college game was even too fast for him), but he will be lethal once he adapts...I'd love to see him fall to us.
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