A friend of mine came up to me the other day and made a casual remark about the Kings.
"You know, at this point, it doesn't really matter to me whether the team stays or goes," he said.
Now this guy is a fan. He goes to games. He follows the team.
So that statement is truly indicative of the demise of this team.
The city has lost their passion. The Kings create no buzz. Apathy rules.
Losing is a lot of the reason. They are a mostly awful team, lacking in fundamentals, scarce in true game-changing talent
They are also boring. They give you no reason to root for them. They don't play as a team and they have no player who can ignite the fans on a regular basis.
Even off the court, the team has no personality. Tyreke Evans can barely mumble through an answer to a reporter's question. DeMarcus Cousins, who has the most potential, hasn't caught on to the fact that he can own this town by opening up just a little bit.
Even with all that, the Kings have become someting much worse than boring.
They have become irrelevant.
They mean almost nothing to the day-to-day lives of average Sacramento residents. Nobody rushes to read about them. Nobody clamors to get tickets. And nobody seems to care about the fortunes of the team.
Sure, there are still some diehards out there, but they are dwindling.
The franchise is in freefall and there is no solution.
Not with bankrupt owners who are fighting for their financial lives. Not with players who care more about personal stats than team play.
And not with a fan base that has lost its personal stake in the team's future.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Such a sham: The Top 10 rejected new names for Arco Arena
The Kings have become a sham of a team. Now, they are preparing to associate with an alleged sham of a company.
The Bee is reporting that the Kings are ready to announce the new naming rights to their arena.
Think shady. Very shady.
Power Balance, a company that makes colorful silicone wrist bands, will reportedly be the new name on the side of the arena.
Here's what David DiSalvo of Psychology Today wrote about the company:
About 2.5 million people have spent $25 or more on a little rubber bracelet called Power Balance. Perhaps you've heard of it (or are wearing it). Its makers claim that it "resonates" with the body's "energy flow" producing extraordinary balance, flexibility and strength in its users.
Well, at least that's what they used to claim. Now, in a show of candor rare among hucksters (unless they're being threatened by industry watchdogs, which they are), they're admitting that the product isn't backed by an iota of credible scientific evidence. They'll even send you a refund if you feel you were duped by their advertising.
Yikes. Doesn't give me the warm fuzzies. He went on:
Products that seem to work via mysterious means inaccessible to scientific investigation are more than likely bullpucky and always have been. Their makers have always used sophistry and fuzzy explanations to sell them, and have always relied on the power of suggestion to propel the pucky as far as it'll go. The game never really changes; the shysters just develop craftier ways to circumnavigate our judgment and appeal to what we really want -- an easy way to feel better, look better, and be better.
I guess you can't be choosy when your team is bleeding money. With the Palms Casino in free fall and attendance at games fizzling fast, the Maloofs grabbed for the cash. But when websites like Deadspin are already taking shots at the deal, you know it might not be a great idea.
Their headline: "Arco's New Name Will Be A Glorious Tribute to Large-Scale Consumer Fraud."
Amazingly, it could have been worse. Kings Talking Points was lucky to gets its hands on the 10 rejected names for the arena.
Have a look:
1. Sylvia Brown Arena
2. BP Spill Palace
3. Piltdown Man Pavillon
4. Bernie Madoff Arena
5. The Ponzi Palace
6. Subprime Mortgage Stadium
7. Nigerian Email Arena
8. The Barry Bonds-Mark McGwire Home Run Chase Palace
9. Justin Bieber Pavillon
10. Weapons of Mass Destruction Stadium
The Bee is reporting that the Kings are ready to announce the new naming rights to their arena.
Think shady. Very shady.
Power Balance, a company that makes colorful silicone wrist bands, will reportedly be the new name on the side of the arena.
Here's what David DiSalvo of Psychology Today wrote about the company:
About 2.5 million people have spent $25 or more on a little rubber bracelet called Power Balance. Perhaps you've heard of it (or are wearing it). Its makers claim that it "resonates" with the body's "energy flow" producing extraordinary balance, flexibility and strength in its users.
Well, at least that's what they used to claim. Now, in a show of candor rare among hucksters (unless they're being threatened by industry watchdogs, which they are), they're admitting that the product isn't backed by an iota of credible scientific evidence. They'll even send you a refund if you feel you were duped by their advertising.
Yikes. Doesn't give me the warm fuzzies. He went on:
Products that seem to work via mysterious means inaccessible to scientific investigation are more than likely bullpucky and always have been. Their makers have always used sophistry and fuzzy explanations to sell them, and have always relied on the power of suggestion to propel the pucky as far as it'll go. The game never really changes; the shysters just develop craftier ways to circumnavigate our judgment and appeal to what we really want -- an easy way to feel better, look better, and be better.
I guess you can't be choosy when your team is bleeding money. With the Palms Casino in free fall and attendance at games fizzling fast, the Maloofs grabbed for the cash. But when websites like Deadspin are already taking shots at the deal, you know it might not be a great idea.
Their headline: "Arco's New Name Will Be A Glorious Tribute to Large-Scale Consumer Fraud."
Amazingly, it could have been worse. Kings Talking Points was lucky to gets its hands on the 10 rejected names for the arena.
Have a look:
1. Sylvia Brown Arena
2. BP Spill Palace
3. Piltdown Man Pavillon
4. Bernie Madoff Arena
5. The Ponzi Palace
6. Subprime Mortgage Stadium
7. Nigerian Email Arena
8. The Barry Bonds-Mark McGwire Home Run Chase Palace
9. Justin Bieber Pavillon
10. Weapons of Mass Destruction Stadium
Friday, January 7, 2011
Revealed: Top secret and embarrassing cost-cutting efforts by the Sacramento Kings
With talk of the Palms Casino in financial trouble, it's no surprise that the Kings are looking at all types of methods to save money.
Thanks to an insider in the organization, Kings Talking Points has learned about some extremely serious measures currently being implemented or considered by the team.
Have a look:
Heating bills have gone through the roof in recent months. Kings players have been ordered to share showers to save on hot water. Sam Dalembert and Pooh Jeter enjoy their time together, although Jeter usually just gets only drippings when he stands beneath the big man.
Maintenance workers have been told to remove the giant "O" from Arco on the side of the building to save on electrical costs. "Arc Arena sounds cooler," Gavin Maloof allegedly said. "And nobody likes gas companies these days, anyway. Screw 'em."
Grant Napear allegedly threw a fit when the Kings told him his salary would be cut. Napear said he would reduce his use of silly hyperbole if he could keep his pay at the same level, but Joe Maloof allegedly told him "If you don't like that, you don't like semi-bankrupt, cut-rate, cost-cutting, cheapo franchises."
Uniform washing was reduced in November. The players only get freshly laundered uniforms after victories. A recent 8-game losing streak resulted in an awful stench wafting through the arena. One Kings dancer fainted and was carried off the court in a wheelbarrow. The stretcher had been sold on Ebay.
Kings president of basketball operations Geoff Petrie was ordered to dump salaries at every turn. He currently has ads on Craigslist in 20 NBA cities offering Carl Landry to any team in exchange for a Starbucks gift card.
Slamson was told that his t-shirt cannon was being confiscated. The depressed Lion sulked for three days before rollerblading into a concrete wall in total despair.
Finally, souvenir quality will soon take a serious dip. Official Kings jerseys will be made of burlap. And shockingly, we were informed that all autographed items in recent months were actually signed by a young slacker named Lil Jacob, who is spending untold hours in the bowels of Arc Arena with a dull Sharpie.
Thanks to an insider in the organization, Kings Talking Points has learned about some extremely serious measures currently being implemented or considered by the team.
Have a look:
Heating bills have gone through the roof in recent months. Kings players have been ordered to share showers to save on hot water. Sam Dalembert and Pooh Jeter enjoy their time together, although Jeter usually just gets only drippings when he stands beneath the big man.
Maintenance workers have been told to remove the giant "O" from Arco on the side of the building to save on electrical costs. "Arc Arena sounds cooler," Gavin Maloof allegedly said. "And nobody likes gas companies these days, anyway. Screw 'em."
Grant Napear allegedly threw a fit when the Kings told him his salary would be cut. Napear said he would reduce his use of silly hyperbole if he could keep his pay at the same level, but Joe Maloof allegedly told him "If you don't like that, you don't like semi-bankrupt, cut-rate, cost-cutting, cheapo franchises."
Uniform washing was reduced in November. The players only get freshly laundered uniforms after victories. A recent 8-game losing streak resulted in an awful stench wafting through the arena. One Kings dancer fainted and was carried off the court in a wheelbarrow. The stretcher had been sold on Ebay.
Kings president of basketball operations Geoff Petrie was ordered to dump salaries at every turn. He currently has ads on Craigslist in 20 NBA cities offering Carl Landry to any team in exchange for a Starbucks gift card.
Slamson was told that his t-shirt cannon was being confiscated. The depressed Lion sulked for three days before rollerblading into a concrete wall in total despair.
Finally, souvenir quality will soon take a serious dip. Official Kings jerseys will be made of burlap. And shockingly, we were informed that all autographed items in recent months were actually signed by a young slacker named Lil Jacob, who is spending untold hours in the bowels of Arc Arena with a dull Sharpie.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
See Kings run. See Kings win.
Run. Run. Run.
This should have been the strategy for the Kings all season.
They are young. They have fresh legs. And they usually do a good job of rebounding.
On Thursday night, in front of a national audience, they pushed the action and they pushed the Nuggets out of Arco Arena.
Tyreke Evans ran. Pooh Jeter ran. Carl Landry ran. Omri Casspi ran. Francisco Garcia ran. DeMarcus Cousins didn't run, but he bumped and bruised, played defense, rebounded, and make some damn fine shots.
The result: The most impressive effort of the year.
Sure, the Nuggets were sleepwalking, but no matter. This was the blueprint for Sacramento success for the rest of the season.
This should have been the strategy for the Kings all season.
They are young. They have fresh legs. And they usually do a good job of rebounding.
On Thursday night, in front of a national audience, they pushed the action and they pushed the Nuggets out of Arco Arena.
Tyreke Evans ran. Pooh Jeter ran. Carl Landry ran. Omri Casspi ran. Francisco Garcia ran. DeMarcus Cousins didn't run, but he bumped and bruised, played defense, rebounded, and make some damn fine shots.
The result: The most impressive effort of the year.
Sure, the Nuggets were sleepwalking, but no matter. This was the blueprint for Sacramento success for the rest of the season.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
DeMarcus Cousins may be the real deal, but should Kings consider the crazy thought of trading Tyreke Evans?
Is it a coincidence that the Kings moved the ball better in the final five minutes of Sunday night's victory over the Suns without Tyreke Evans on the court.
No, didn't think so.
Suddenly, without Evans on the floor, the Kings managed to quickly get into their offense and, lo and behold, didn't seem to force any passes.
Incredibly, in the span of a dramatic week, rookie DeMarcus Cousins has become the focal point of the offense. He was a revelation against the Suns.
Cousins sees the court. He makes the right pass almost every time. Yes, sometimes he forces his shot a bit too much, but he's improving every game. If you can keep him from tossing a Molotov cocktail into his future, he could be the real deal.
It's completely different for Evans.
He simply does not help the Kings when he's on the floor. Sure, he can score in bursts on occasion, but he has become more of a hindrance to the team's cohesiveness. You can blame the aching feet for some of his woes, but you can't blame the feet for his awful decision making and his inability to figure out how to be a team player.
So here's a sinful thought to consider: What if the Kings entertained trade offers for Evans?
Okay, forget I just wrote that.
Then again, maybe not.
ESPN reported on Sunday that teams are inquiring about the availability of Omri Casspi. The Kings would be foolish to deal Casspi. He might have more upside than any player on the team.
But Evans? What about Evans?
Desperate times demand desperate measures.
They could surely land some ripe talent for him. Maybe a first-class point guard.
No, it's silly. Why would the Kings trade Evans?
Guy was rookie of the year. You don't trade him.
Forget I wrote that. He's only going to get better, right? Right? Right?
Look, Evans have been terribly mishandled by the Kings. They plugged his square abilities into the round hole of point guard and handed him the keys to the franchise.
Now, you watch him on the court and he sometimes looks lost. Paul Westphal hardly ever puts him in position to utilize his talents properly. And no matter how much we hear about his improved outside shot, it's just not there. Never has been.
It comes down to this: What would make the Kings a better team? A healthy Tyreke Evans or a top-notch point guard?
We saw a little hint in the final five minutes against the Suns -- and Pooh Jeter ain't even close to a top-notch point guard.
All right, I'm just a knee-jerk observer offering a silly thought based on small sampling of time.
Forget I wrote that.
No, didn't think so.
Suddenly, without Evans on the floor, the Kings managed to quickly get into their offense and, lo and behold, didn't seem to force any passes.
Incredibly, in the span of a dramatic week, rookie DeMarcus Cousins has become the focal point of the offense. He was a revelation against the Suns.
Cousins sees the court. He makes the right pass almost every time. Yes, sometimes he forces his shot a bit too much, but he's improving every game. If you can keep him from tossing a Molotov cocktail into his future, he could be the real deal.
It's completely different for Evans.
He simply does not help the Kings when he's on the floor. Sure, he can score in bursts on occasion, but he has become more of a hindrance to the team's cohesiveness. You can blame the aching feet for some of his woes, but you can't blame the feet for his awful decision making and his inability to figure out how to be a team player.
So here's a sinful thought to consider: What if the Kings entertained trade offers for Evans?
Okay, forget I just wrote that.
Then again, maybe not.
ESPN reported on Sunday that teams are inquiring about the availability of Omri Casspi. The Kings would be foolish to deal Casspi. He might have more upside than any player on the team.
But Evans? What about Evans?
Desperate times demand desperate measures.
They could surely land some ripe talent for him. Maybe a first-class point guard.
No, it's silly. Why would the Kings trade Evans?
Guy was rookie of the year. You don't trade him.
Forget I wrote that. He's only going to get better, right? Right? Right?
Look, Evans have been terribly mishandled by the Kings. They plugged his square abilities into the round hole of point guard and handed him the keys to the franchise.
Now, you watch him on the court and he sometimes looks lost. Paul Westphal hardly ever puts him in position to utilize his talents properly. And no matter how much we hear about his improved outside shot, it's just not there. Never has been.
It comes down to this: What would make the Kings a better team? A healthy Tyreke Evans or a top-notch point guard?
We saw a little hint in the final five minutes against the Suns -- and Pooh Jeter ain't even close to a top-notch point guard.
All right, I'm just a knee-jerk observer offering a silly thought based on small sampling of time.
Forget I wrote that.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Pathetic excuse for an NBA team
Way to build on the momentum of that thriller against the Grizzlies.
Uninspiring.
Selfish.
Lousy basketball.
The Kings are far and away the worst team in the NBA.
Not even worth posting about.
Uninspiring.
Selfish.
Lousy basketball.
The Kings are far and away the worst team in the NBA.
Not even worth posting about.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Was that a little swagger I saw?
With just under a minute left in Wednesday night's ridiculous 100-98 victory over Memphis, DeMarcus Cousins decided to gather his teammates together for a little huddle.
It was a small gesture in the scheme of things, but it struck me as a turning point.
Here was the NBA's rookie bad boy, explosively unhinged, a player benched because of immaturity - yet he was gathering his teammates to offer something the team so obviously lacks.
A dose of swagger.
Now Cousins is all about swagger. Usually misguided swagger. A selfish swagger. But this was different. This was Cousins feeling the swagger and wanting it to be a part of something bigger.
It's strange. Just from watching, you knew. From that moment, the Kings would win the game.
The players on the bench were energized. The crowd was electric. And suddenly there was confidence.
Even O.J. Mayo's impossible basket with 2 seconds left wasn't going to change the outcome.
What does it all mean?
Who the hell knows.
Tyreke Evans' 50-foot prayer with 1/10th of a second to play could be just the medicine to heal the deep, dark wounds this team has suffered.
And maybe not.
Maybe it was just a blip.
Maybe it all means nothing.
But I'm not sure. Swagger is the ultimate commodity in basketball. Once you get it, you learn to love it. And then you learn to love winning.
For one night, the players tasted the rare sweetness of a righteous win.
Let's see where it goes.
It was a small gesture in the scheme of things, but it struck me as a turning point.
Here was the NBA's rookie bad boy, explosively unhinged, a player benched because of immaturity - yet he was gathering his teammates to offer something the team so obviously lacks.
A dose of swagger.
Now Cousins is all about swagger. Usually misguided swagger. A selfish swagger. But this was different. This was Cousins feeling the swagger and wanting it to be a part of something bigger.
It's strange. Just from watching, you knew. From that moment, the Kings would win the game.
The players on the bench were energized. The crowd was electric. And suddenly there was confidence.
Even O.J. Mayo's impossible basket with 2 seconds left wasn't going to change the outcome.
What does it all mean?
Who the hell knows.
Tyreke Evans' 50-foot prayer with 1/10th of a second to play could be just the medicine to heal the deep, dark wounds this team has suffered.
And maybe not.
Maybe it was just a blip.
Maybe it all means nothing.
But I'm not sure. Swagger is the ultimate commodity in basketball. Once you get it, you learn to love it. And then you learn to love winning.
For one night, the players tasted the rare sweetness of a righteous win.
Let's see where it goes.
Where have I heard this before?
From ESPN's Chad Ford when asked in a chat: What's wrong with the Kings? So much talent with so little results? Coaching?
"Not as much talent as you think. No chemistry. Way overrated front office. Evans and Cousins are good individual players, not great team players. Rest of the supporting cast has a few solid players like Landry, Casspi ... but not much else to be excited about. I know lots of people love Geoff Petrie, but I don't get what they're so excited about. Team has been terrible for a while. You're supposed to get great players with very high draft picks. Rest of his moves are pretty questionable. Since the roster has already essentially been blown up ... might be time for changes at the top."
Geoff Petrie has been exposed and the league knows it. I've always kind of wondered why Geoff Petrie wasn't pursued by other teams if his reputation was so good. Wouldn't another team throw wads of cash at him if he was a genius? But there's been not a whisper of interest in Petrie over the past 10 years.
No surprise. He ain't a genius.
Here's an even more damning fact: David Kahn, who has garned a reputation as a complete buffoon as general manager of the Timberwolves, is making Petrie look like a hack this year.
Kahn gambled on Miami's Michael Beasley and it paid off big. He chose Wes Johnson over DeMarcus Cousins in the draft and that's looking like a brilliant move. He's got Ricky Rubio coming in next year. And he's always actively looking to make moves.
Petrie is barely a blip on the trade radar.
Read my post from a week back
I'll be over here patting myself on the back.
By the way, I'm officially throwing my hat into the ring for the general manager job. I have no doubt I can do what Petrie is doing. I'm very good at standing around and looking cerebral, giving non-answers to questions, and basically just surfing the net in my office instead of actually trying to do my job.
"Not as much talent as you think. No chemistry. Way overrated front office. Evans and Cousins are good individual players, not great team players. Rest of the supporting cast has a few solid players like Landry, Casspi ... but not much else to be excited about. I know lots of people love Geoff Petrie, but I don't get what they're so excited about. Team has been terrible for a while. You're supposed to get great players with very high draft picks. Rest of his moves are pretty questionable. Since the roster has already essentially been blown up ... might be time for changes at the top."
Geoff Petrie has been exposed and the league knows it. I've always kind of wondered why Geoff Petrie wasn't pursued by other teams if his reputation was so good. Wouldn't another team throw wads of cash at him if he was a genius? But there's been not a whisper of interest in Petrie over the past 10 years.
No surprise. He ain't a genius.
Here's an even more damning fact: David Kahn, who has garned a reputation as a complete buffoon as general manager of the Timberwolves, is making Petrie look like a hack this year.
Kahn gambled on Miami's Michael Beasley and it paid off big. He chose Wes Johnson over DeMarcus Cousins in the draft and that's looking like a brilliant move. He's got Ricky Rubio coming in next year. And he's always actively looking to make moves.
Petrie is barely a blip on the trade radar.
Read my post from a week back
I'll be over here patting myself on the back.
By the way, I'm officially throwing my hat into the ring for the general manager job. I have no doubt I can do what Petrie is doing. I'm very good at standing around and looking cerebral, giving non-answers to questions, and basically just surfing the net in my office instead of actually trying to do my job.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Joe Maloof's secret text messages: What it would take to fire Paul Westphal
Last night, Joe Maloof sent a text message to Jason Jones of the Bee proclaiming that "No" he was not going to fire Paul Westphal.
What hasn't been revealed were a number of text messages sent by Joe Maloof to his brother Gavin laying down the guidelines for what WOULD cause the firing of the coach.
The text messages were secretly leaked to Kings Talking Points and we are revealing them here today:
--If Paul tries to high-five me in the practice facility bathroom one more time, he's out.
--If Paul keeps ignoring my pleas to massage Tyreke's aching feet during timeouts, he is canned. Period.
--Paul is gone if he can't figure out that calling DeMarcus a "Sulky Suzy" in pre-game warmups is not helpful to the delightful young man's mental well being.
--I think Westy is done if I could convince Bill Walton to coach the team. He was at the house the other night and I love his enthusiasm, but his teeth are kinda annoying.
--If Paul loses another 20 more in a row, there's a pretty good chance we can get off easy by telling the press that he is voluntarily stepping down because of chronic heartburn. That way we don't look like we fired anybody and maybe Westy gets a deal with Zantac.
What hasn't been revealed were a number of text messages sent by Joe Maloof to his brother Gavin laying down the guidelines for what WOULD cause the firing of the coach.
The text messages were secretly leaked to Kings Talking Points and we are revealing them here today:
--If Paul tries to high-five me in the practice facility bathroom one more time, he's out.
--If Paul keeps ignoring my pleas to massage Tyreke's aching feet during timeouts, he is canned. Period.
--Paul is gone if he can't figure out that calling DeMarcus a "Sulky Suzy" in pre-game warmups is not helpful to the delightful young man's mental well being.
--I think Westy is done if I could convince Bill Walton to coach the team. He was at the house the other night and I love his enthusiasm, but his teeth are kinda annoying.
--If Paul loses another 20 more in a row, there's a pretty good chance we can get off easy by telling the press that he is voluntarily stepping down because of chronic heartburn. That way we don't look like we fired anybody and maybe Westy gets a deal with Zantac.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Sam Dalembert for J.J. Redick anyone? And my dream scenario for the Kings
The Orlando Magic are reportedly desperate for another big to compete with the beasts from the East.
They are even pondering the thought of moving sharp-shooting guard J.J. Redick. That's because they recently acquired Jason Richardson from the Suns, making Redick a luxury.
Can you think of a team that might have an extra big man and might also desperately need a shooter?
Anyone?
Bueller?
Well how about this one:
The Kings trade center Sam Dalembert for Redick.
Redick is young, talented, smart and a great shooter.
Does it work?
I'm really not sure. The Magic acquired a $6 million trade exception in a recent deal that sent Marcin Gortat to the Suns. If you add that to Redick's salary of $7.5 million, it matches Dalembert's salary and you've got yourself a deal. Now I'm no cap guru, so maybe the numbers don't work, but wouldn't you make the call if you were Geoff Petrie. Orlando is certainly in the dealing mode right now.
This, of course, would be a huge leap of faith for the Magic. Dalembert's contract is expiring, but he would give them a nice influx of size and shot-blocking.
How about making it a blockbuster. Throw in Carl Landry. Get a point guard. Maybe get another team involved. Have some fun. Make a little news.
For the Kings, it just makes too much sense, which is why is won't even be attempted.
By the way, here's my dream scenario: Some way, the Kings pry Aaron Brooks out of Houston -- perhaps for Carl Landry and a few other pieces.
Then, we move Tyreke to small forward, which is probably his natural position, anyway.
Your new starting lineup:
PG Aaron Brooks
SG J.J. Redick
SF Tyreke Evans
PF Jason Thompson
C DeMarcus Cousins
Now that's a team you can build on...
They are even pondering the thought of moving sharp-shooting guard J.J. Redick. That's because they recently acquired Jason Richardson from the Suns, making Redick a luxury.
Can you think of a team that might have an extra big man and might also desperately need a shooter?
Anyone?
Bueller?
Well how about this one:
The Kings trade center Sam Dalembert for Redick.
Redick is young, talented, smart and a great shooter.
Does it work?
I'm really not sure. The Magic acquired a $6 million trade exception in a recent deal that sent Marcin Gortat to the Suns. If you add that to Redick's salary of $7.5 million, it matches Dalembert's salary and you've got yourself a deal. Now I'm no cap guru, so maybe the numbers don't work, but wouldn't you make the call if you were Geoff Petrie. Orlando is certainly in the dealing mode right now.
This, of course, would be a huge leap of faith for the Magic. Dalembert's contract is expiring, but he would give them a nice influx of size and shot-blocking.
How about making it a blockbuster. Throw in Carl Landry. Get a point guard. Maybe get another team involved. Have some fun. Make a little news.
For the Kings, it just makes too much sense, which is why is won't even be attempted.
By the way, here's my dream scenario: Some way, the Kings pry Aaron Brooks out of Houston -- perhaps for Carl Landry and a few other pieces.
Then, we move Tyreke to small forward, which is probably his natural position, anyway.
Your new starting lineup:
PG Aaron Brooks
SG J.J. Redick
SF Tyreke Evans
PF Jason Thompson
C DeMarcus Cousins
Now that's a team you can build on...
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