Salmons is an ok player, but not someone that helps the Kings at wing. Assuming Thornton is back, there is zero need for a guy like Salmons, imo. I really hope this was a move to dump salary (Beno's) and the Kings/Petrie have their guy locked in at #10 or are nowtrying to move #10 for a vet PG at this time.So the Kings are taking on money, trading down, and giving away the only thing resembling a PG on the roster? Fantastic move.edit:chadfordinsider Chad FordDeal: Bucks get Beno, Stephen Jackson 9 & 19. Bobcats get pick 7 & Maggette. Kings get 10 & John Salmons.Makes a lot more sense if they are merely unloading Beno's deal and not taking on Salmons.@WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski Here's one thing I'm double checking again: Salmons' inclusion in the deal. Hold tight. Getting conflicting info from sources on him
Yeah, I know... that's why my post was in reference to the deal making more sense if Salmons isn't included and it was a dump of Beno's salary.ETA: All of that was quoted above my comments in my post.'Juxtatarot said:Salmons makes more money for more years than Beno. Not a dump.Salmons is an ok player, but not someone that helps the Kings at wing. Assuming Thornton is back, there is zero need for a guy like Salmons, imo. I really hope this was a move to dump salary (Beno's) and the Kings/Petrie have their guy locked in at #10 or are nowtrying to move #10 for a vet PG at this time.
Right...figured that out after posting.Yeah, I know... that's why my post was in reference to the deal making more sense if Salmons isn't included and it was a dump of Beno's salary.'Juxtatarot said:Salmons makes more money for more years than Beno. Not a dump.Salmons is an ok player, but not someone that helps the Kings at wing. Assuming Thornton is back, there is zero need for a guy like Salmons, imo. I really hope this was a move to dump salary (Beno's) and the Kings/Petrie have their guy locked in at #10 or are nowtrying to move #10 for a vet PG at this time.
No worries. Plus, it sounds like the Kings are actually getting Salmons in this deal. Ugh.We need at least 5 more mediocre wings on the Kings.Right...figured that out after posting.Yeah, I know... that's why my post was in reference to the deal making more sense if Salmons isn't included and it was a dump of Beno's salary.'Juxtatarot said:Salmons makes more money for more years than Beno. Not a dump.Salmons is an ok player, but not someone that helps the Kings at wing. Assuming Thornton is back, there is zero need for a guy like Salmons, imo. I really hope this was a move to dump salary (Beno's) and the Kings/Petrie have their guy locked in at #10 or are nowtrying to move #10 for a vet PG at this time.
To meet the NBA's minimum salary cap requirements? They did the same thing earlier this season when they traded for Marquis Daniels.It's also possible that they've got no use for Udrih and whatever player they're targeting at 7 will be there at 10.Why are the Kings doing that deal?

They're taking on a lot more money in this deal than in the Daniels trade, and Salmons is the exact opposite of the player they have been trying to acquire (defenders, distributors, 3 pt shooters). If there's no secondary deal in place, this one is just bafflingTo meet the NBA's minimum salary cap requirements? They did the same thing earlier this season when they traded for Marquis Daniels.It's also possible that they've got no use for Udrih and whatever player they're targeting at 7 will be there at 10.Why are the Kings doing that deal?![]()
A deal for Tony Parker? LOL. We Kings fans gotta hope something is in the works.They're taking on a lot more money in this deal than in the Daniels trade, and Salmons is the exact opposite of the player they have been trying to acquire (defenders, distributors, 3 pt shooters). If there's no secondary deal in place, this one is just bafflingTo meet the NBA's minimum salary cap requirements? They did the same thing earlier this season when they traded for Marquis Daniels.It's also possible that they've got no use for Udrih and whatever player they're targeting at 7 will be there at 10.Why are the Kings doing that deal?![]()
Still doesn't make sense. Salmons has a bad, long-term contract.To meet the NBA's minimum salary cap requirements? They did the same thing earlier this season when they traded for Marquis Daniels.It's also possible that they've got no use for Udrih and whatever player they're targeting at 7 will be there at 10.Why are the Kings doing that deal?![]()
Salmons is the exact opposite of the player they have been trying to acquire (defenders, distributors, 3 pt shooters).
Salmons has shot 42%, 38% and 38% from three point land the past 3 years and he is a very good, versatile defender.Lots of talk that the Jimmer is going to Sacto at #10...Gotta be Kemba at 10...my draft board in a shambles...adjusting.
Yeah, reading that too now. Kemba or Jimmer going 10 I think. Jimmer might make more sense since he's the better shooter.Edit: The other one might go 9 to Charlotte, right?Lots of talk that the Jimmer is going to Sacto at #10...Gotta be Kemba at 10...my draft board in a shambles...adjusting.
A deal for Tony Parker? LOL. We Kings fans gotta hope something is in the works.They're taking on a lot more money in this deal than in the Daniels trade, and Salmons is the exact opposite of the player they have been trying to acquire (defenders, distributors, 3 pt shooters). If there's no secondary deal in place, this one is just bafflingTo meet the NBA's minimum salary cap requirements? They did the same thing earlier this season when they traded for Marquis Daniels.It's also possible that they've got no use for Udrih and whatever player they're targeting at 7 will be there at 10.Why are the Kings doing that deal?![]()
Probasketballdraft@Probballdraft ProbasketballdraftSacramento not done dealing. Look for them to deal 10 & salmons for tony Parker and Richard Jefferson
What does Jefferson's contract look like?Anyway, I thought acquiring Salmons might be a move to build up for a deal to get Parker. But it seems far-fetched to me as well.A deal for Tony Parker? LOL. We Kings fans gotta hope something is in the works.They're taking on a lot more money in this deal than in the Daniels trade, and Salmons is the exact opposite of the player they have been trying to acquire (defenders, distributors, 3 pt shooters). If there's no secondary deal in place, this one is just bafflingTo meet the NBA's minimum salary cap requirements? They did the same thing earlier this season when they traded for Marquis Daniels.It's also possible that they've got no use for Udrih and whatever player they're targeting at 7 will be there at 10.Why are the Kings doing that deal?
Probasketballdraft@Probballdraft ProbasketballdraftSacramento not done dealing. Look for them to deal 10 & salmons for tony Parker and Richard Jefferson
RJ is getting 9 mill next year, 10 mill the year after, and has a player option for 11 mill after that. OofWhat does Jefferson's contract look like?Anyway, I thought acquiring Salmons might be a move to build up for a deal to get Parker. But it seems far-fetched to me as well.A deal for Tony Parker? LOL. We Kings fans gotta hope something is in the works.They're taking on a lot more money in this deal than in the Daniels trade, and Salmons is the exact opposite of the player they have been trying to acquire (defenders, distributors, 3 pt shooters). If there's no secondary deal in place, this one is just bafflingTo meet the NBA's minimum salary cap requirements? They did the same thing earlier this season when they traded for Marquis Daniels.It's also possible that they've got no use for Udrih and whatever player they're targeting at 7 will be there at 10.Why are the Kings doing that deal?
Probasketballdraft@Probballdraft ProbasketballdraftSacramento not done dealing. Look for them to deal 10 & salmons for tony Parker and Richard Jefferson
Prelude to a Tyreke deal?No worries. Plus, it sounds like the Kings are actually getting Salmons in this deal. Ugh.We need at least 5 more mediocre wings on the Kings.Right...figured that out after posting.Yeah, I know... that's why my post was in reference to the deal making more sense if Salmons isn't included and it was a dump of Beno's salary.'Juxtatarot said:Salmons makes more money for more years than Beno. Not a dump.Salmons is an ok player, but not someone that helps the Kings at wing. Assuming Thornton is back, there is zero need for a guy like Salmons, imo. I really hope this was a move to dump salary (Beno's) and the Kings/Petrie have their guy locked in at #10 or are nowtrying to move #10 for a vet PG at this time.
well I'm on my phone but I don't remember him shooting nearly that well last time he was in sacto.Salmons has shot 42%, 38% and 38% from three point land the past 3 years and he is a very good, versatile defender.
That's a nasty contract. Yikes. But maybe the Maloofs can stomach it in order to land Parker?RJ is getting 9 mill next year, 10 mill the year after, and has a player option for 11 mill after that. OofWhat does Jefferson's contract look like?Anyway, I thought acquiring Salmons might be a move to build up for a deal to get Parker. But it seems far-fetched to me as well.A deal for Tony Parker? LOL. We Kings fans gotta hope something is in the works.They're taking on a lot more money in this deal than in the Daniels trade, and Salmons is the exact opposite of the player they have been trying to acquire (defenders, distributors, 3 pt shooters). If there's no secondary deal in place, this one is just bafflingTo meet the NBA's minimum salary cap requirements? They did the same thing earlier this season when they traded for Marquis Daniels.It's also possible that they've got no use for Udrih and whatever player they're targeting at 7 will be there at 10.Why are the Kings doing that deal?
Probasketballdraft@Probballdraft ProbasketballdraftSacramento not done dealing. Look for them to deal 10 & salmons for tony Parker and Richard Jefferson
I didnt get to see much of him this year, but is this true? Looking at his numbers, he had his best shooting year of his career. 44% from three point land, .612 TS%, .579 eFG%.Jefferson has one of the worst contracts in the league. Totally useless player.
Duncan, Parker, Manu, Hill, Neal, Blair, Splitter -- I'd take each and every one of them over Jefferson.If you want to consider contracts, Bonner too.There's a reason SA (the most respected scouting team in the league IMHO) wants to rid of him. Puzzling that a team that rarely makes bad choices, goofed up this bad on this one. They extended the Jefferson problem when they simply could have been rid of him by now.Jefferson is no better then the third or fourth best player on the team. Hes no awful. But he is severely overpaid.
Help do what?And he is a vet that could help the locker room
The cavs have a trade exception that would adsorb Jefferson. And he is a vet that could help the locker room Any chance the kings send the 10 and Jefferson to Cleveland for a 2nd? That means the kings basically sent beno and their pick for aalmons and Tony Parker, which isn't the worst haul ever.
The Kings now have Jefferson? And Parker? And still had the 10 in the process? (Thought the whole point of getting Parker was parting with #10?)I firmly believe Jefferson is useless, right now @ 31 years old. Can't imagine him in 3 years when his contract is up. Such an ugly ugly contract. Unless Jerome James and his contract are coming through the door, I want no part of Jefferson at all.If he's useless for a contender (I'll call the Spurs that though realistically that window is now shut), what value does he have for a lesser team??Give me Caspi, Greene, Garcia or slide Salmons to the 3 before I take on Jefferson's contract.Jefferson is one of the worst starting 3's in the league.jefferson is an instant upgrade at the 3 for the kings. I like, don't love the deal. The starting lineup at least looks NBA worthy now.
Rules.Ron Artest legally changed his name to "Metta World Peace"![]()
But would you rather have Parker at PG with Jefferson at SF or Beno at PG with Casspi/Greene/Garcia at SF?Give me Caspi, Greene, Garcia or slide Salmons to the 3 before I take on Jefferson's contract.Jefferson is one of the worst starting 3's in the league.jefferson is an instant upgrade at the 3 for the kings. I like, don't love the deal. The starting lineup at least looks NBA worthy now.
THe guy is very overpaid. But he's not horrible. He shot 44% from 3 this season and doesn't turn the ball over. You aren't winning a title with Jefferson as your best player, but he's certainly a better player then he's being talked about as in this thread. If he was making half as much money no one would say a thing. Toss in that NO ONE is signing in Sacramento as a FA any time soon and you're left with either drafting more young guys that never develop or taking on a veteran who can shoot a little, won't turn the ball over, and won't do something stupid.I'd probably go Jimmer, Kemba, or traded 10 for straight for George Hill before I took traded 10 & took on Jefferson.Parker/Jefferson for 10/Salmons is reasonable I suppose. Wouldn't be my first choice.But would you rather have Parker at PG with Jefferson at SF or Beno at PG with Casspi/Greene/Garcia at SF?Give me Caspi, Greene, Garcia or slide Salmons to the 3 before I take on Jefferson's contract.Jefferson is one of the worst starting 3's in the league.jefferson is an instant upgrade at the 3 for the kings. I like, don't love the deal. The starting lineup at least looks NBA worthy now.
Did Jefferson sleep with your wife or something?Give me Caspi, Greene, Garcia or slide Salmons to the 3 before I take on Jefferson's contract.Jefferson is one of the worst starting 3's in the league.jefferson is an instant upgrade at the 3 for the kings. I like, don't love the deal. The starting lineup at least looks NBA worthy now.
I think he'd be overpaid at half of what he's making.If he was making half as much money no one would say a thing.
Mr Sally Hemmings?Jefferson slept with my wife.![]()
G f b # that man.Ron Artest legally changed his name to "Metta World Peace"![]()