2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

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Problem with Bagley is that his value is so low right now the Kings are almost obligated to hold onto him and hope to rejuvenate him.

Any potential Bagley deal right now would almost certainly end with the Kings getting absolutely fleeced. Bagley hasn't shown to be a superstar. He's one dimensional on offense with a tendency to tunnel vision and he can't really defend a lick. But his athleticism/motor and general court sense means when he's out there he's still productive, which means the Kings would do best to hold onto him for now and hope to increase his value if that's at all possible. 

The only way I can see this changing is if Bagley's off-court drama starts to turn the season into a train wreck. They've lost 2 in a row since that tweet by Bagley's dad and it's been dominating the local Sac news for the week. To add yet another wrinkle, Fox's dad tweeted for the Kings to trade Bagley as well. Invariably this is not good for chemistry of course. 

It is also interesting that under Walton's lead, 2 of what were once thought to be core players for the Kings future have echoed desires to play elsewhere in Hield and Bagley. Perhaps the Kings could be tempted to trade Bagley if it meant also getting off of Hield's contract and issues, and the Mavs would actually have use for both of these players. But one has to ask is it worth the risk to bring in a guy who is seeking a much larger role than what he's in and would be motivated to play for himself, and who thinks he's better than he is with loud parents? I admit I'm not so gung-ho looking at it that way. Though if it nets us Hield, I honestly could care less. Hield's camp has gone radio silent since Bogdon was let go and his starting spot returned, so I'm not worried about his attitude and I've written many thousands of words about how well Hield would fit here. 

Needless to say this is definitely an avenue the Mavs could go, but if the Kings know any better they'd stand pat and stay the course.

If they had any sense they'd fire Walton.

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Hopefully anywhere but the Mavs. 
Guy isn't a winning player IMO, like at all