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[Fjordson]

Steph Curry to the Kings

Feel like you'd have to include Barnes in any such trade, no?

Yeah =/ at least that. Ain't nobody calling for like Marreese Speights.

Not sure how I feel about losing Barnes, but maybe we would soon anyway since the priority right now is paying Draymond and then Steph after that. Could see him getting an offer from elsewhere that's slightly out of Golden State's range.

 

[Freedom = $1.05]

And of course the top 2 players that are most likely to be busts are on top of the Kings board.



Just a mess indeed.

Kings acting the fool again

 

[sooperkool]

I am thinking we finally get off the snide like Clippers and Warriors have in recent years

Ahem.... schneid

 

[Tom Penny]

i kind of hope that's true, sully just doesn't fit anymore. plus the weight issues...

I have no problems with it all. They would end up playing him a ton of minutes to put up empty stats and move him at trade the deadline anyway. They see he's not committed.

 

[Bread]

I have no problems with it all. They would end up playing him a ton of minutes to put up empty stats and move him at trade the deadline anyway. They see he's not committed.

sully just followed the hornets on twitter...it'shappening.gif?

 

[Jarate]

If that trade is true Hornets got hosed

 

[Tom Penny]

sully just followed the hornets on twitter...it'shappening.gif?

Unlikely. If so...

 

[LyleLanley]

If true..probably not.

Boston Flips 9 and 28 to 76ers or Knicks..

Earlier today Sully followed the Hornets on Twitter for what that's worth (nothing)

Edit:

Beaten like an all-you-can-eat buffet standing in Sully's way.

 

[Bowser]

If that trade is true Hornets got hosed

Don't think it's a bad deal. Adding Sully as a backup PF and then drafting someone like Oubre or RJ Hunter at 16 is probably what the Hornets are thinking.

Big Al / Hawes / Biz
Zeller / Sully / Marvin Williams
MKG / Hairston / Taylor
Batum / (Oubre or Hunter) / Lamb
Kemba / Roberts

Plus potentially gobs of cap space after next season (Al, Marvin, Sully, Batum would all be free agents, roughly $34m of cap space).

 

[MetalFearSolid]

DeMarcus Cousins ‏@boogiecousins 2m
What's done in the dark comes to the light ...💯

.

 

[Randolph Freelander]

I mean, Sullinger is probably better than anyone the Hornets would draft, and they'd still be able to draft a dud at 16 anyway.

Seems like a win.

 

[LyleLanley]

It would definitely save them the embarrassment of drafting Kaminsky.

 

[Jarate]

Sullinger is only worth an expiring contract and this drafts is 13 man deep, you move out of the top 13 and theres a major drop off after that

 

[Tom Penny]

Sullinger is unfortunately a very skilled player who isn't committed to the game. Ainge straight called him out about his weight and commitment. He will never be a great player but he could basically be Greg Monroeish if he lit a fire under his big fat ass.

 

[Heel]

And of course the top 2 players that are most likely to be busts are on top of the Kings board.



Just a mess indeed.

That narrative has been that Vivek is insistent on keeping Cousins, but Karl wants him gone, to the point of trying to build a faction of players and personnel that would like to see it happen.

The real mess begins if Boogie is a King at the start of training camp. I can see this boiling over during the season one way or another if he doesn't get moved. Poisonous situation all around.

 

[Bread]

It would definitely save them the embarrassment of drafting Kaminsky.

imagine a kaminsky and olynyk front court

 

[tiggerkiddo]

That's too bad, he always seemed like he could be a pretty good player.

 

[LyleLanley]

imagine a kaminsky and olynyk front court

I hope we trade up to #3 to draft Kaminsky.

 

[Tom Penny]

imagine a kaminsky and olynyk front court

Ainge could have drafted the Greek Freak but went with the superior athlete in Olynyk.

 

[Bowser]

Jason McIntyre ‏@jasonrmcintyre 8m8 minutes ago
Woj says on FS1 that Michael Jordan is enamored w/ Frank Kaminsky, but his reps don't want him there. Wouldn't send him there for a workout

Dodge that bullet, phew

 

[Grover Cleveland]

Jason McIntyreVerified account
‏@jasonrmcintyre
Woj says on FS1 that Michael Jordan is enamored w/ Frank Kaminsky, but his reps don't want him there. Wouldn't send him there for a workout

I don't know whether to be happy because fuck Kaminsky or rage because we can't even get scrubs to want to come to Charlotte.

EDIT: Beaten like Okafor on a pick and roll

 

[Freedom = $1.05]

Kings going to have a Jerry Sloan/Deron Williams situation where both the player and coach are going to disappear and they're going to look real stupid when it's all said and done.

 

[LyleLanley]

"Whispers getting louder that the Celtics are willing to surrender prized guard Marcus Smart if it gets them in upper reaches of lottery" - @ESPNSteinLine

Does this mean Isaiah Thomas finally gets to start?

 

[...Scatter...]

Man, if the Lakers can add Aldridge and draft Russell! Then maybe get Rondo or Love.

 

[LyleLanley]

Man, if the Lakers can add Aldridge and draft Russell! Then maybe get Rondo or Love.

Yeah, either Rondo or Love would be good since they're both the same caliber of player.

 

[Tom Penny]

"Whispers getting louder that the Celtics are willing to surrender prized guard Marcus Smart if it gets them in upper reaches of lottery" - @ESPNSteinLine

Does this mean Isaiah Thomas finally gets to start?

Nah. Stevens will maximize Avery Bradley's passing and handles.

 

[Edwardo]

Is Kaminsky really going to be that bad?

 

[LyleLanley]

"Source: Philadelphia 76ers called Boston Celtics about the rumored trade for the No. 3 pick. A "Godfather" offer was never made from Boston." -@MikeAScotto

Wait, the Sixers called the Celtics and not the other way around?

Is Kaminsky really going to be that bad?

He's the white Kelly Olynyk.

 

[soundahfekz]

Jonathan Givony
‏@DraftExpress
Some teams expressing frustration with lack of info coming from Hezonja's camp. Feel they are "trying to pull a Kobe, to get him to Detroit"

Mark this as the first time in history a player might attempt to force his way to Motown gents

 

[Tom Penny]

"Source: Philadelphia 76ers called Boston Celtics about the rumored trade for the No. 3 pick. A "Godfather" offer was never made from Boston." -@MikeAScotto

Wait, the Sixers called the Celtics and not the other way around?

" Hey Danny I heard there is a rumor you offered us a trade "

 

[Freedom = $1.05]

wait, there are laker fans who want rondo?

was one year of Lin not enough bad PG play for you folks?

 

[Stormhammer]

Yeah =/ at least that. Ain't nobody calling for like Marreese Speights.

Not sure how I feel about losing Barnes, but maybe we would soon anyway since the priority right now is paying Draymond and then Steph after that. Could see him getting an offer from elsewhere that's slightly out of Golden State's range.

Barnes to the Hornets so MJ can get more NC blood

 

[Jarate]

Is Kaminsky really going to be that bad?

People love to hate on him cause he's a white dude from Wisconsin but we've seen him throw up over 20 points on an NBA level front court against Kentucky

At the worst he shoots incredibly well so he'll have value, but people are just hard on him because his names frank and not Kristaps

 

[Edwardo]

He's the white Kelly Olynyk.

Oh alright.

People love to hate on him cause he's a white dude from Wisconsin but we've seen him throw up over 20 points on an NBA level front court against Kentucky

At the worst he shoots incredibly well so he'll have value, but people are just hard on him because his names frank and not Kristaps

Ya the only time I've seen him play was in the tournament and I didn't think he looked bad at all.

 

[MetalFearSolid]

Didn't SVG did go watch the kid with Riles in Spain?

Here is the pic

 

[Bowser]

Kind of want the Hornets to offer Phil Kemba and the 9th pick for the 4th pick is Mudiay is around

 

[LyleLanley]

Woj apparently thinks that WCS could fall as far as the late teens because of an injury that could require surgery this season.

 

[Mik317]

Woj apparently thinks that WCS could fall as far as the late teens because of an injury that could require surgery this season.

Hinkie is somewhere jerking off to this

 

[Jarate]

The Olynyk comparisons are kind of bunk too, Kaminsky shot 42% from three in both the years he played heavy minutes, has multiple years with consistent numbers, and played in a much better conference and against much better big men the Olynyk played against while putting up similar numbers

Kaminsky is the most advanced offensive big man in the draft right now, and is surprisingly athletic given his size. Dude at the very least will be able to shoot in the NBA and can easily play a stretch 4 position

People don't want Kaminsky cause he's a white senior from Wisconsin.

 

[LyleLanley]

"I guess things can always change, but was just told flat-out that Charlotte is not sending No. 9 to the Celtics." - @SteveBHoop

Booooooo!

 

[msdstc]

Oh god I hope that sully rumor is true.


Edit well there that goes.

 

[Servbot24]

Kaminsky scores quietly. He'll average 15-20 points but will never dominate a game.

 

[soundahfekz]

The Olynyk comparisons are kind of bunk too, Kaminsky shot 42% from three in both the years he played heavy minutes, has multiple years with consistent numbers, and played in a much better conference and against much better big men the Olynyk played against while putting up similar numbers

Kaminsky is the most advanced offensive big man in the draft right now, and is surprisingly athletic given his size. Dude at the very least will be able to shoot in the NBA and can easily play a stretch 4 position

People don't want Kaminsky cause he's a white senior from Wisconsin.

Yeah that's it

Can't be athleticism or lateral movement, or not projecting much growth beyond what he is


its dat white Wisconsin skin

 

[Randolph Freelander]

"I guess things can always change, but was just told flat-out that Charlotte is not sending No. 9 to the Celtics." - @SteveBHoop

Booooooo!

I was wondering, because I wasn't seeing anything from Rick Bonnell (Hornets beat writer for the Charlotte Observer) or any of the other NBA guys I follow in Twitter.

 

[Jarate]

Yeah that's it

Can't be athleticism or lateral movement, or not projecting much growth beyond what he is


its dat white Wisconsin skin

Dude is surprisingly athletic for his size and will struggle playing interior defense. But if his name was Kristaps Kaminsky NBA scouts would be drooling all over him

 

[Kickz]

Jason McIntyreVerified account
‏@jasonrmcintyre
Woj says on FS1 that Michael Jordan is enamored w/ Frank Kaminsky, but his reps don't want him there. Wouldn't send him there for a workout

I don't know whether to be happy because fuck Kaminsky or rage because we can't even get scrubs to want to come to Charlotte.

EDIT: Beaten like Okafor on a pick and roll

That got me XD

 

[AgentChris]

Kind of want the Hornets to offer Phil Kemba and the 9th pick for the 4th pick is Mudiay is around

I would be all over this.

 

[Kickz]

"I guess things can always change, but was just told flat-out that Charlotte is not sending No. 9 to the Celtics." - @SteveBHoop

Booooooo!

I am going to be shocked if Ainge finds his way into the top 10 tonight.

Especially dangling "assets" like Sully


In other news Windhorst reporting on the obvious:

Minnesota Timberwolves have settled on Karl-Anthony Towns, according to Brian Windhorst.

 

[LyleLanley]

I am going to be shocked if Ainge finds his way into the top 10 tonight.

Especially dangling "assets" like Sully

I think it's going to require the Nets picks and/or Smart to get a decent return.

"Celtics working hard to move up, but Kings aren't interested in Boston's offers and are set to keep the sixth pick." - @daldridgetnt

 

[The Last Wizard]

Didn't SVG did go watch the kid with Riles in Spain?

Here is the pic

Pat out here looking like Tywin Lannister lol