2016 Free Agency Thread

benchmobbin02 · Post #841 » by **benchmobbin02** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 1:02 pm

teerfour+40LG wrote:
City of Trees wrote:Could Lamar Patterson be one of the most skilled passers on the team?
https://youtu.be/TEWUnFTvyBs

Those full court passes sure are pretty, but oh boy does he look slow as molasses.

He doesn't look slow to me. He looks like he is in control. I like his composure and creativity.

SacKingZZZ · Post #842 » by **SacKingZZZ** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 9:49 pm

Probably hence the poor mans Andre Miller comparison from atlanta.

benchmobbin02 · Post #843 » by **benchmobbin02** » Sat Jul 23, 2016 12:29 am

I haven't heard that comparison for him. He is far more athletic than Andre. He has worked hard on his body this last year to get into the Hawks rotation. Plus he is much bigger than Miller.

enderwilson · Post #844 » by **enderwilson** » Sat Jul 23, 2016 12:50 am

If he's capable of playing as savvy and smart as Andre in his prime, I'm happy.

SacKingZZZ · Post #845 » by **SacKingZZZ** » Sat Jul 23, 2016 9:29 am

benchmobbin02 wrote:I haven't heard that comparison for him. He is far more athletic than Andre. He has worked hard on his body this last year to get into the Hawks rotation. Plus he is much bigger than Miller.

The last page, an Atlanta fan made the comparison.

benchmobbin02 · Post #846 » by **benchmobbin02** » Sat Jul 23, 2016 10:59 am

Oh I see. I thought it was analyst or sports writer or something. I guess if it is meant strictly due to their similar play making styles then it might fit but they are very different besides that imo.

PetrieUnderstudy · Post #847 » by **PetrieUnderstudy** » Tue Jul 26, 2016 4:58 am

Not sure about this but just read Kings interested in bringing ex-Grizzly Nick Calathes over from Greece. I think that would be an underwhelming signing. I'll say it again, would rather sign Toney Douglas.

On another note. Sure would've rather had Dion Waiters at 2 years $6 million than Temple at $3 years $24 million. Wonder if there really was any true Waiters interest from Kings to start free agency.

blind prophet · Post #848 » by **blind prophet** » Tue Jul 26, 2016 5:20 am

PetrieUnderstudy wrote:Not sure about this but just read Kings interested in bringing ex-Grizzly Nick Calathes over from Greece. I think that would be an underwhelming signing. I'll say it again, would rather sign Toney Douglas.

On another note. Sure would've rather had Dion Waiters at 2 years $6 million than Temple at $3 years $24 million. Wonder if there really was any true Waiters interest from Kings to start free agency.

I haven't heard a peep with Douglas. I remember us talking about him some too. Not many other options out there.

SactoKingsFan · Post #849 » by **SactoKingsFan** » Tue Jul 26, 2016 5:47 am

PetrieUnderstudy wrote:Not sure about this but just read Kings interested in bringing ex-Grizzly Nick Calathes over from Greece. I think that would be an underwhelming signing. I'll say it again, would rather sign Toney Douglas.

On another note. Sure would've rather had Dion Waiters at 2 years $6 million than Temple at $3 years $24 million. Wonder if there really was any true Waiters interest from Kings to start free agency.

The best unsigned PG is Mario Chalmers. Much better defender than Douglas.

Temple is a good perimeter defender which has been a major need for a while. Waiters has a lot of potential but he's too inconsistent and probably wouldn't be a very good fit with Joerger.

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benchmobbin02 · Post #850 » by **benchmobbin02** » Tue Jul 26, 2016 6:05 am

SactoKingsFan wrote:
PetrieUnderstudy wrote:Not sure about this but just read Kings interested in bringing ex-Grizzly Nick Calathes over from Greece. I think that would be an underwhelming signing. I'll say it again, would rather sign Toney Douglas.

On another note. Sure would've rather had Dion Waiters at 2 years $6 million than Temple at $3 years $24 million. Wonder if there really was any true Waiters interest from Kings to start free agency.

The best unsigned PG is Mario Chalmers. Much better defender than Douglas.

Temple is a good perimeter defender which has been a major need for a while. Waiters has a lot of potential but he's too inconsistent and probably wouldn't be a very good fit with Joerger.

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But who knows if Waiters would have accepted that deal from us. The team that he is going to matters in the offer.

SacKingZZZ · Post #851 » by **SacKingZZZ** » Tue Jul 26, 2016 9:48 pm

PetrieUnderstudy wrote:Not sure about this but just read Kings interested in bringing ex-Grizzly Nick Calathes over from Greece. I think that would be an underwhelming signing. I'll say it again, would rather sign Toney Douglas.

On another note. Sure would've rather had Dion Waiters at 2 years $6 million than Temple at $3 years $24 million. Wonder if there really was any true Waiters interest from Kings to start free agency.

Calathes would be a solid signing and clearly he would know what is demanded by Joerger. Calathes is a solid defender too. I don't think the Kings have the money to bring him over. I'm not sure how much he's getting over there but if he signed for the vet min. that would be a decent pickup IMO. He's a huge PG/SG combo so he'd fit in with what they are looking for in their back court.

Zaccai · Post #852 » by **Zaccai** » Tue Jul 26, 2016 11:33 pm

I don't think Mario wants to come and signs with us.

benchmobbin02 · Post #853 » by **benchmobbin02** » Wed Jul 27, 2016 4:01 pm

SacKingZZZ wrote:
PetrieUnderstudy wrote:Not sure about this but just read Kings interested in bringing ex-Grizzly Nick Calathes over from Greece. I think that would be an underwhelming signing. I'll say it again, would rather sign Toney Douglas.

On another note. Sure would've rather had Dion Waiters at 2 years $6 million than Temple at $3 years $24 million. Wonder if there really was any true Waiters interest from Kings to start free agency.

Calathes would be a solid signing and clearly he would know what is demanded by Joerger. Calathes is a solid defender too. I don't think the Kings have the money to bring him over. I'm not sure how much he's getting over there but if he signed for the vet min. that would be a decent pickup IMO. He's a huge PG/SG combo so he'd fit in with what they are looking for in their back court.

I actually really agree with you.

Something is wrong haha.

LightTheBeam · Post #854 » by **LightTheBeam** » Mon Aug 1, 2016 5:41 pm

What about Beno guys? He has some experience in Sacramento as well as playing in Memphis with Joerger. Not the best 3pt shooter but his midrange game is strong and he brings experience at the backup 1 spot.

Post #855 » by **codydaze** » Mon Aug 1, 2016 7:58 pm

RipPizzaGuy wrote:What about Beno guys? He has some experience in Sacramento as well as playing in Memphis with Joerger. Not the best 3pt shooter but his midrange game is strong and he brings experience at the backup 1 spot.

I always loved Beno's game. Would be great to see him back in the backup role.

LightTheBeam · Post #856 » by **LightTheBeam** » Mon Aug 1, 2016 8:52 pm

codydaze wrote:
RipPizzaGuy wrote:What about Beno guys? He has some experience in Sacramento as well as playing in Memphis with Joerger. Not the best 3pt shooter but his midrange game is strong and he brings experience at the backup 1 spot.

I always loved Beno's game. Would be great to see him back in the backup role.

My thought exactly. I'm really starting to wonder what is going on, we have no real backup PG on the roster and I'm starting to wonder if Joerger and Divac see Temple as more of a 1 than a 2 on our team. With options like Udrih, Lawson, Chalmers and Douglas still as free agents and we're picking up a 5th shooting guard in Patterson it really makes no sense.

Post #857 » by **KF10** » Mon Aug 1, 2016 9:58 pm

I'm pretty sure the Kings have >$0 cap space as of right now. They need to trade to free up space before considering signing other FAs.

Post #858 » by **KF10** » Mon Aug 1, 2016 10:04 pm

Toney Douglas, Beno Udrih, Mario Chalmers, Shane Larkin, Ty Lawson, (Lance Stephenson), Norris Cole are still available btw

Post #859 » by **City of Trees** » Mon Aug 1, 2016 10:15 pm

I'm really bummed the Kings missed on Donald Sloan

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LightTheBeam · Post #860 » by **LightTheBeam** » Tue Aug 2, 2016 12:28 am

KF10 wrote:Toney Douglas, Beno Udrih, Mario Chalmers, Shane Larkin, Ty Lawson, (Lance Stephenson), Norris Cole are still available btw

Didn't even think about Norris Cole. He did well last year when I watched him play and they were hit with injuries. I'd be okay with pretty much any of the guys you mentioned though I prefer to stay away from Lance and Larkin.