Question - Would You Resign Samuel Dalambert?

[SacTownKings4Life]

Just curious to hear some opinions.
As of late, Dalambert has been playing some solid defense against some top tier guys and it appears he has even gotten it together on the offensive end as well. Do you use this time to showcase him for a potential deadline deal (hoping that Whiteside can come in and fill the void), or do you hold on to him and try to resign him in the offseason?

[sackings916]

Dalembert is a solid player and a really good fit next to Cousins. But his biggest downfall by far is his shot selection and basketball IQ. He has a decent jump shot, but he's got to stop shooting the ball EVERY time he touches it. And he should just cut the post ups out of his game completely.

[Bac2Basics]

Dalembert would have to take a pretty significant pay cut to have it make sense to sign him.

I don't know exactly how much of a cut he'd have to take, but I'd say something like half of his current salary would probably roughly the high end.

The smarter thing would be try to trade his expiring deal for someone that would join Evans & Cousins as part of the core of the team.

[Wolfay]

I'd give him MLE money, but I think he might get more with someone else given the lack of quality centers in the league. We'll see what happens.

[KF10]

Earlier in the season, I was fine letting Dally walk at the end of his contract. But recently, I think Dally is a must-sign for the Kings.

This guy can still provide solid production when the Kings are looking to contend down the road. I think by then, having a guy like Dally would be instrumental for us.

I'm for giving Dally the MLE money after the season.

[sackings916]

Here's a excerpt from Marc Stein:

"The Kings, sources say, are open to moving big man Samuel Dalembert during the next 27 days before the deadline, but they remain unwilling to take back anything other than expiring contracts to preserve maximum flexibility on the other side of a new collective bargaining agreement ... unless someone wants to donate a star. With Dalembert possessing an expiring contract valued at $13.4 million, it's not easy to find a match that keeps the Kings in the same cap position as they are now."

[darkadun]

Totally in favor of re-signing him at the right price. Having Dally and Cuz on the frontline is beastly.
But thats assuming he wants to come back, he might be inclined to go play for a contender.

[SacKingZZZ]

I wouldn't mind it. I'd give him MLE+ if his contract comes off by the time we have to drop a max deal on Cousins. Cousins/Daly is 2/3 of a great frontcourt. Maybe if JT stays out for awhile on that ankle Westphal will finally start Daly and Cuz together? Then all we need is for everyone not named Francisco Garcia or Omri Casspi on the wing to get hit by a bus so they can start together! hehehehe.

[Bac2Basics]

Here's a excerpt from Marc Stein:

"The Kings, sources say, are open to moving big man Samuel Dalembert during the next 27 days before the deadline, but they remain unwilling to take back anything other than expiring contracts to preserve maximum flexibility on the other side of a new collective bargaining agreement ... unless someone wants to donate a star. With Dalembert possessing an expiring contract valued at $13.4 million, it's not easy to find a match that keeps the Kings in the same cap position as they are now."

Couple of questions related to this, sorry if they've been answered elsewhere......

Has the Kings front office given any indications on how they plan to use the cap space they're so set on keeping?

Is the Sacramento front office expecting a hard cap and/or a major reduction in the cap for the next CBA?

[KF10]

It would be funny that if we use most of our cap space to retain both Landry & Dally here in Sacramento.

In a way, I want the Kings to at least TRY to retain these guys but if those guys are thinking to get 10+ million per year, I say let them walk.

Dally: MLE + some change
Landry: 7.5-8.5 million

That's probably my extent for them. Nothing more and nothing less.

[Krle_12]

Would I re-sign him?!

In a heart beat!!!! In fact he should be our #1 priority this off-season!

Anf for those thinking he is not worth more than MLE or there abouts....you are kidding yourself!

Take a look around the league and you will see that outside the starts, defensive big men of Dalembert's calibre are the next best on the payscale!

If we can sign Dalembert up for 8 million per season we would do it without blinking. He is one of the better FAs in the summer and he will get a lot of money from someone. Hopefully its from us because he is a perfect complement to Cousins.

Defensive bigs are the next most important ingridient to a winning team after the superstars. Thats why they are paid the huge money around the league.

Take a look at some of the contracts following players and come back and tell me with a straight face that Dalembert is not worth more than the MLE

- Marcus Camby
- Tyson Chandler
- Joakim Noah
- Anderson Varejao
- Brendan Haywood
- Andres Biendris
- Emeka Okafor
- Kendrick Perkins (an absolute bargain but was "overpriced" after he signed his current contract after putting up 5pts/6rbs per game)

Dalembert will likely take a paycut but it won't be significant. In current environment (pre new CBA) he would comfortably get at least $9 million per season.

Defensive 7 footers are at an absolute premium in this league. Always have been and always will be!

[SacTownKings4Life]

I'm thinking that if Dalambert continues to produce at a consistent rate that you might want to think about a potential resign. Though for the life of me, in response to the Stein article, I have no idea what sense it would make to trade an expiring contract FOR an expiring contract. You're not gaining anything personell-wise because the newcomer isn't staying any longer than Dalambert or financially because its STILL the same contract coming off the books anyway, so it seems rather pointless. If that was the plan, you might as well keep Dalambert anyway and roll the dice later on.

[RoyalCourtJestr]

Absolutely at this point. I'd resign him as a top priority before I worry about Landry. He's doing great and he and Cousins are totally meshing.

Dally, to his credit, will probably want to go to a better winning situation. But I'd sign him for the MLE and maybe Landry for 6-6.5 mil (at MOST) in a heartbeat.

[The Beam King]

Probably not. I think we could spend our money better elsewhere, and I think we could get something of relative long term worth by trading him at the deadline.

[dozencousins]

Easy Yes ! Hower he would have to do 2 things

1. Take a contract for far less starting at 5-6 million per year
2. Be Cousins back up & except it

If so I say yes

[Dustin5566]

Absolutely. He is finally getting a consistant role and has flourished (as have everyone) his defense has been a huge reason for the Kings recent success, He has dominated Gasol ans Stoudemire in recent weeks.

2 yr 11 million. By that time Whiteside should be ready.

[AnDrOiDKing4]

If he wants to be a backup, if not throw a **** load of money at Horford.

[king125]

at the right price yes!

2-3 years at around 7-8 million a year tops. Otherwise let him walk. I doubt he will though because not many teams are in a position to make even offers like that.

moving forward he should be starting next to Cousins. We are back to the "who should stay JT/Landry?" situation. In my opinion maybe neither.

You need 3 solid rotational guys in the post and a 4th and 5th guy for depth. I think DMC and Sammy are for sure 2 of the 3, but I think this team needs an upgrade on JT and Landry to be that third guy. Whiteside and Jackson are ideal 4th and 5th guys on the depth chart.

Sign and trade this summer: JT, Landry, 2012 first round pick (top 10 protected) for David West and Marcus Thornton.

Cousins/Dally/Whiteside
West/Dally/Jackson
Casspi/Garcia/Greene
Evans/Thornton
Irving (hopeful thinking)/Beno/Jeter

[dozencousins]

at the right price yes!

2-3 years at around 7-8 million a year tops. Otherwise let him walk. I doubt he will though because not many teams are in a position to make even offers like that.

moving forward he should be starting next to Cousins. We are back to the "who should stay JT/Landry?" situation. In my opinion maybe neither.

You need 3 solid rotational guys in the post and a 4th and 5th guy for depth. I think DMC and Sammy are for sure 2 of the 3, but I think this team needs an upgrade on JT and Landry to be that third guy. Whiteside and Jackson are ideal 4th and 5th guys on the depth chart.

Sign and trade this summer: JT, Landry, 2012 first round pick (top 10 protected) for David West and Marcus Thornton.

Cousins/Dally/Whiteside
West/Dally/Jackson
Casspi/Garcia/Greene
Evans/Thornton
Irving (hopeful thinking)/Beno/Jeter

No to trading for West he is under sized if you want West you minus well keep LANDRY they are very simular . M. Thorton no thankyou he is not worth a 1st round draft pick neither is WEST .

[SmellingColors]

If Dalembert keeps producing, I say keep him. We have other areas that we need to improve on. Mainly our PG and SG situations. We need a outside shooter before we need different bigs. It seems Dalembert and Cousins are starting to work really well together and I think we need Dalembert's defense. Plus, like I said, I'd much rather focus our attention on acquiring someone like Steph Curry or Aaron Brooks. Or focusing our attention on the draft. Sadly, I don't think Irving will come out for the draft and though I'd love to get Kemba Walker, I'm not sure how well he'd mix with Tyreke (they both seem to be too ball dominant to work well together), but I like Josh Selby's number's. 40% three point shooting and 83% free throw shooting ain't bad and he's a true PG. Just thought I'd bring him into the conversation.