Let's keep all general discussion for the upcoming season here. Let's hope this is the year we get back in the playoffs!

BoogieTime wrote:Y’all know my opinion of “anything is better” WCS, but I think there is a third option regarding him. I think most view it as paying him a sizable contract or someone else paying him one. But I think no one may want to pay him a sizeable contract, and that his next contract will be a very economical one. Does the FO bring him back at 4 mil a year for a two year contract if no one else wants to pay him to see him with another coach? Obviously we’d still need to pay for another serious big man.
blind prophet wrote:I hope we don't give up any assets for youth in the off season, like trying to get into the first round for seconds + cap space or moving Bogi.
We have so many seconds this draft and the next few years so I hope we gamble on Tacko and give him time to develop.
What to do at center?
Looks like Capela may be possible, but I don't like that spacing with Bagley.
So considering spacing and defense.
My preferred order
1. Try to get Lopez
2. If not Dedmon
3. WCS on qualifying offer
Try to keep KK on the minimum.
Other things
Try to keep Brewer at minimum.
Take a shot at Beverley too.
kalenclayton wrote::o De’Aaron Fox is about to be on Jimmy Kimmel.
blind prophet wrote:Looks like Roy Rana is going to be the lead assistant?
https://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/ryerson-head-coach-roy-rana-accepts-job-sacramento-kings/
TORONTO — Roy Rana is leaving his position as head coach of the Ryerson Rams men’s basketball team to join the Sacramento Kings coaching staff.
The Rams confirmed in a release Monday that Rana accepted the role of chief of staff-assistant coach with the NBA club.
BoogieTime wrote:blind prophet wrote:Looks like Roy Rana is going to be the lead assistant?
https://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/ryerson-head-coach-roy-rana-accepts-job-sacramento-kings/
TORONTO — Roy Rana is leaving his position as head coach of the Ryerson Rams men’s basketball team to join the Sacramento Kings coaching staff.
The Rams confirmed in a release Monday that Rana accepted the role of chief of staff-assistant coach with the NBA club.
Not cool if true
It’s a shame the drama scared some potentially larger names away. Personally I like the current Lakers model of having your next in line experienced, head coach capable in case you need someone else to step in. It affords you being able to potentially let a coach go and go a different direction without shelling out for a whole new staff
kalenclayton wrote:BoogieTime wrote:blind prophet wrote:Looks like Roy Rana is going to be the lead assistant?
https://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/ryerson-head-coach-roy-rana-accepts-job-sacramento-kings/
TORONTO — Roy Rana is leaving his position as head coach of the Ryerson Rams men’s basketball team to join the Sacramento Kings coaching staff.
The Rams confirmed in a release Monday that Rana accepted the role of chief of staff-assistant coach with the NBA club.
Not cool if true
It’s a shame the drama scared some potentially larger names away. Personally I like the current Lakers model of having your next in line experienced, head coach capable in case you need someone else to step in. It affords you being able to potentially let a coach go and go a different direction without shelling out for a whole new staff
Isn’t it possible that maybe, just maybe, this guy is a really smart guy who interviewed well and is getting rewarded for it? That doesn’t sound too crazy, right?
BoogieTime wrote:kalenclayton wrote:BoogieTime wrote:
Not cool if true
It’s a shame the drama scared some potentially larger names away. Personally I like the current Lakers model of having your next in line experienced, head coach capable in case you need someone else to step in. It affords you being able to potentially let a coach go and go a different direction without shelling out for a whole new staff
Isn’t it possible that maybe, just maybe, this guy is a really smart guy who interviewed well and is getting rewarded for it? That doesn’t sound too crazy, right?
I hope. Even leaving some of the optics out of it, I feel as if his resume’ is a bit underwhelming for the position comparatively, and it’s a distance away from a Hornacek/Monty Williams that were initially considered. I think the drama around Luke may have shortened the pool unfortunately. You can see why a experienced name might avoid the situation
RipPizzaGuy wrote:I dont remember who said it but I think it was one of you guys... Whats your take on bringing in Richaun Holmes?
I remember him playing really well against us this past year. He was a dog on the offensive boards, has length, can block shots.. I know hes not the big name that we want, but I think hes got some Harrell potential waiting to be tapped into.
If we miss out on Lopez, I really wouldn't mind giving him a try on a cheaper 1+1 team option type deal. Re-enter the market next year looking for a better fit.