03-04-2021, 05:21 PM
(03-04-2021, 05:02 PM)ClutchDirk Wrote: There could be a number of changes to the roster before the March 25 trade deadline. Changes to the coaching staff could come even sooner than that. The Kings (13-21) will play host to the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday before concluding the first half on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. After that, anything could happen.
The Kings are still smarting after losing nine in a row during one of the longest losing streaks in franchise history. Walton’s critics are carrying torches and pitchforks through the public square on social media, calling on the organization to fire the coach for the 11th time in 15 years. Meanwhile, Kings general manager Monte McNair is calling around the league to explore trade possibilities, with one source recently saying Sacramento was working on something significant.
https://kingsherald.com/articles/report-...gnificant/
Getting another high pick is probably the best strategy for the Kings. They hit a homerun on Haliburtan. Fox is good. I have no idea what happened to Bagley. He was my second favorite guy in that draft. I thought he would be an walking 20-10 very early in his career. I have not seen him play this year, but his performance is odd. I was sniffing around a Buddy Heild trade for Hardaway this offseason. I was wrong on that. I thought Heild would bounce back, but it looks like he is pretty similar to last year, I think.
They will probably lose Holmes this offseason, so it would be best to get something for him now. Same thing for Bjelinca. Maybe they can get some assets for both. Same thing for Barnes...who is playing well. But as we have seen, he does not move the needle. Contenders will want him though, so it will allow the Kings to get off that contract.
So build around Fox, Haliburtan. Draft another young player. Hope Bagley bounces back. It will be a long road, but if they find a nice young player in the next draft, they may have some hope for the future.