03-04-2021, 08:42 PM
(03-04-2021, 05:21 PM)Chicagojk Wrote: 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.
I still kind of think a THJ/Buddy Love swap makes some sense. THJ is a better locker room guy and a guy that you can let walk if you don't like the tire kick. Buddy's contract and more consistent shooting would be attractive to Dallas. Buddy could use a change of scenery.