07-30-2021, 07:15 AM
(07-30-2021, 02:21 AM)omahen Wrote: Nothing, actually. They still need to clear cap space to resign him. Bagley and or Hield were not moved
And they drafted someone who will get minutes at center this season. Given the Mitchell pick at nine, Hield and or Wright are still possibilities for cap clearing trades. But, even that doesn't guarantee Holmes returns.
Charlotte probably took themselves out of the running to be Holmes's Home. Unfortunately, Toronto didn't. Even if Scotty Barnes can some day be a small ball five, he's not there right now. Siakam got a few minutes at C as did Boucher and Birch. What do they need more if Lowry leaves...another center on a big contract? Or, a guard who pushes Trent Jr. to the bench (Ball?). Of course, if Siakam is traded, it changes everything.
Here is a write-up on the C the Kings took at 39:
39. Sacramento Kings
Neemias Queta | 7-0 C | 21 years old | Utah State
Vecenie’s Ranking: 55
There is a lot to like about Queta, largely because of the defense. He’s very good inside. He has a case as being the best interior defender in this class because of how good he is at contesting at the basket and staying vertical while doing so. Few players possess tools like this and use them to the level of effectiveness that Queta is capable of. Throw in his passing, and there is a potential role as a backup center if things go right. It’s not impossible he could start some games; the lack of lateral quickness gives me real pause here. Teams are really going to try to get him away from the rim and force him to defend in space.
Hollinger’s team fit: Hooray Kings! I have been driving the Queta bandwagon all year and had him rated 21st on my board, but most NBA teams seemed less excited about him. He has developmental upside but also has enough skill as a passer and rim protector to play minutes immediately and not kill them, plus the Kings obviously have a need for a big 5 right now. I think Sacramento got really good value here.