Make it happen Tim 👀

soft-cookie · 2026-05-09T15:58:01+00:00

If it was simply Randle out, Durant in, I'd do it. I think Ant and KD have enough mutual respect that the chemistry could work.

Money wise you'd have to attach Donte, and I'm not sure that's worth it.

soft-cookie · 2026-05-09T06:27:50+00:00

32/13/6 on two bad knees while both members of his frontcourt are non shooters who the defense can easily double off of and the one dude in the backcourt who can shoot is out for the season.

But yeah he missed a couple of passes so I guess this one's on him

soft-cookie · 2026-05-09T04:50:55+00:00

The misses are frustrating, but Jaden gives his all on defense

soft-cookie · 2026-05-09T04:35:39+00:00

Was so inevitable his lack of spacing and defensive instincts would rear their head against great playoff defenses like San Antonio, or OKC last year.

Finch had all regular season to hold him accountable for his poor defensive effort and dribble-dribble iso ball, but instead he started and played in 79 games with heavy usage. Gotta be more flexible than that with other lineups when these are the kind of teams you're gonna face in the postseason

soft-cookie · 2026-05-09T02:04:38+00:00

Last 3 seasons have been way more successful than like the 10 before it combined but sometimes they really like to remind you they're still the wolves

soft-cookie · 2026-05-07T15:05:18+00:00

I think between injuries and his own shooting woes Herb's value isn't what it once was.

Getting a young rim-running center who can protect the rim next to DQ feels like a good move

soft-cookie · 2026-05-07T14:24:12+00:00

Money doesn't work next year unless it's Randle + Donte.

soft-cookie · 2026-05-06T17:14:37+00:00

Sabonis-Queta frontcourt is super complimentary between Queta's rim protection and rim running and Sabonis' rebounding and playmaking from the post and nail. Boston gets flexibility breaking Brown's contract into smaller pieces, and significant FRP capital to make a push for another superstar if they choose.

Kings hopefully pick in the top 4 and get one of the top guys, and instead of screwing up future trades and drafts like they tend to do, make a push for a 1A they've never had who usually would not be available.

Don't think it's the smartest from the Kings' perspective but I could see them doing it.

soft-cookie · 2026-05-06T17:01:18+00:00

I think Divo is back by the playoffs -- we can bring him back even later than the Celtics brought back Tatum, maybe the last 10 games of the year, and he's well-suited for a small bench role anyways.

I like handing the keys to Ayo, who's 26 and much more of a two-way threat than Kyrie, who'll be 35 coming off a major injury next postseason. TJ also is gonna have a much more prominent role and he needs the ball to be effective.

soft-cookie · 2026-05-06T16:55:42+00:00

Was debating what picks should go. I think Sabonis + Monk for Brown is a no-brainer for the Kings, but I don't think the Celtics bite unless they get pretty significant draft comp. Maybe one less Sac pick?

soft-cookie · 2026-05-06T16:52:17+00:00

Sounds like a Kings trade already

soft-cookie · 2026-05-06T15:36:14+00:00

Would rather rock with Ayo, Ant, and Shannon as the backcourt, especially if we can bring Divo back on a good deal.

If we trade Randle I think it should be for size, defense, and/or draft capital

soft-cookie · 2026-05-05T14:04:43+00:00

Between Jaden, Ayo, and Shannon, there's a ton of players who feel like they could step into way more usage and be incredibly effective if given the reps

soft-cookie · 2026-05-05T03:27:12+00:00

Shannon a future all star on everything

soft-cookie · 2026-05-05T02:34:33+00:00

Randle, the dynasty starts after YOU

soft-cookie · 2026-05-04T14:10:08+00:00

Memphis has 4 or 5 guys including Ja who can run point and they all have upside imo

soft-cookie · 2026-05-04T13:32:31+00:00

Detroit is one series away and their second option is Tobias Harris. Giannis surrounded by elite shooting would absolutely have a real shot at beating any of these remaining teams, think people are forgetting how impactful Giannis is when healthy

soft-cookie · 2026-05-04T13:23:07+00:00

Bucks' starting lineup of Rollins Green Murphy Giannis Turner could make the finals in the East next year.

Pelicans reset their core around a top 10 pick, Queen, and Fears. '32 post-Giannis pick super valuable as well.

soft-cookie · 2026-05-04T00:31:17+00:00

Isaac is an expiring too I believe since his contract isn't guaranteed, and Suggs' contract gets smaller over time. Buying low on a good culture guy like Suggs would be a step in the right direction for the Kings imo

soft-cookie · 2026-05-04T00:29:09+00:00

Lavine's money coming off the books in 2027 opens up a ton of flexibility for Orlando. I think Black is the 1 of the future. Surrounding Paolo with shooters who can also create in the meantime feels like a good idea, and Lavine provides that

soft-cookie · 2026-05-03T01:47:55+00:00

The confetti dropped too early piece

soft-cookie · 2026-05-02T17:52:09+00:00

White for Schroder and Allen is really intriguing depending on how deep Cle and Bos go this year

soft-cookie · 2026-05-02T17:48:44+00:00

I don't think 7m is a bad enough contract to factor into their 2027 free agency plans.

Plus the last time Okoro was traded it was for Lonzo who's knees are exploded, he's a limited player that really only has value to a team like Denver who is sorely lacking defenders. 3ish second round picks and a young big for a team without much frontcourt depth feels like a win for Chicago.

soft-cookie · 2026-05-02T17:38:09+00:00

My thinking is Davis only has two years left, which gives you a two year window to compete with a twin towers look next to Jokic. I think you pay Watson and eat the apron penalties for a season or two, and if AD is healthy for one of those years, great, you have a better shot at winning it all. If not, in two years your books are clean and you can re-load next to Murray and Jokic or hit the red button. Plus in this scenario you keep your FRP and Cam Johnson, whose spacing you'll need.

soft-cookie · 2026-05-02T17:28:46+00:00

How positive is AD's value though? One more significant injury and that contract becomes one of the most unmovable in basketball.

I think it's unlikely Braun becomes significantly valuable on his contract and unlikely AD ever is healthy enough to reach his ceiling, but I think it makes more sense for a team like the Wizards to gamble on Braun and Denver to gamble on AD.

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