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[hcsilla]

I think our starting five will be better. The bench maybe not so much. Grayson brought a lot of intangibles and high volume three point shooting as well as fourth quarter clutch threes. Not so sure that Kennard is an upgrade over Grayson, yet. Kennard shoots a high percentage on low volume. That's like a guy that shoots 90% on free throws, but only gets to the line once or twice a game. I have to see how Ott plays a second unit.

Kennard is obviously a downgrade from Allen, he is a less versatile scorer and less of a defender. Of course, at the same time we got (at least) a significant upgrade in Bridges over O'Neale while inflated our future unprotected pick into a 2027 late 1st rounder.

 

[Yuma]

Kennard is obviously a downgrade from Allen, he is a less versatile scorer and less of a defender. Of course, at the same time we got (at least) a significant upgrade in Bridges over O'Neale while inflated our future unprotected pick into a 2027 late 1st rounder.

So a lot of podcasts are focusing on Bridges in the starting lineup. While Bridges is greater than Royce, Kennard is less than Allen. Aside from the first round picks which were swapped, which we gained a second rounder, too. The starting line up being upgraded wasn't where I was looking though. Both Allen and Royce were at the top of the charts in fourth quarter clutch threes made. I feel our bench took a hit, unless Ott suddenly decides to play some of the younger guys in Man Man, Fleming, Peat, etc. Plus we are down a three point shooter overall, unless Brea suddenly steps up.

We might have just treaded water with the Bridges and Kennard moves. Both guys have to improve their defensive play to replace the defense we lost, which is starting out not good.

 

[Adrian]

Fullcourtpass

@Fullcourtpass
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Zach LaVine was NOT promised a role with the Kings and could be bought out before the season starts, per
@James_HamNBA
“They've been honest with [Zach LaVine] & said; Look, all bets are off if you opt in...We as a franchise have to make a business decision w/ regards to you—& if he's going to get bought out it should happen now. Because after this it's not advantageous to anybody.”(h/t
@dru_star
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[Adrian]

Shams Charania
@ShamsCharania
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San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama has signed a new long-term contract extension with Nike -- including a new signature shoe line, per sources. After 3 NBA seasons, Wembanyama has run to the Finals, MVP finalist season, Defensive Player of the Year, max deal and a signature shoe.