so what will his next contract look like? $30M+ per year? more?🤩 Nice write up on Keegan from April (didn't see it posted here in the thread) ...
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray is a star in the making | Sporting News
The NBA world forgot about Keegan Murray and the Sacramento Kings this season. But for one night, Murray regained their attention.www.sportingnews.com
I would think they'll try and get ahead of that and sign him to something in the $22-$25M range if possible.
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I personally, am glad he'll be back. Losing him would have been a big blow to the organization. Until the time he was injured last season, he was clutch for the Kings, especially late in games. Some can nit pick about some of his weaknesses, but then, the team as a whole, fell short of expectations as well.
plenty of mock drafts out there. But you're talking about free agents?
Sac is still in a "Win Now" situation. By retaining Monk, they have a good core 4 if he starts. If that plays out, then Sac could add length at the wing that they sorely need. They need players that can contribute right away, and not "Project" guys.
You actually covered a lot more than I know about him. I basically have little info on the Raptors. What I do know about him is that he's on a 4 mil expiring contract, his brother is Jaden, who plays for Minny, he had a crappy year last year at Toronto, is in his 6th season as a player, and that he adds the length that Monte' McNair is looking for at the Wing. If he checks Mike Brown's box for defense, then he could stay and get valuable minutes. But Vivek is a quick-trigger owner who may have a lot to say behind the scenes (who knows?). Still plenty of time to sculpt the roster, and IMO, no one is safe from being traded, with the exception of Sabonis and Fox.What's Jalen's story? I see he only played in 50 games last season, and averaged 10.8 min, 3.4 pts and 1.6 rebounds. He shot 16.9% from three and 34.4% overall. Yikes.
More from ESPN: McDaniels...entered the league as a 2nd-round pick of the Charlotte Hornets in 2019....His best season came in 2022-23, when he averaged 10.6 points in 56 games with the Hornets before he was dealt to the Philadelphia 76ers at the trade deadline.
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The Kings have gotten under the luxury tax by trading Davion Mitchell, Sasha Vezenkov and the 45th pick to the Raptors in exchange for Jalen McDaniels, sources told ESPN.www.espn.com
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I really like Mason Jones. He's the Kings biggest cheerleader. Plays hard when he sees the floor. Haven't seen much of Slawson's game. I like Colby Jones' play and potential.
Could you let us know if you can find out if any play will be televised somewhere? Thanks.
I don’t think the Kings have anyone that is truly untouchable from a wiling to listen to offers perspective. Nobody on the team is that great of a player. They may have untradeable contracts though.
Most agree, and when I say that, I mean the local media that follows the Kings, agree that Keegan is part of the "Core". There are a couple reporters that are not committed to that yet. Kyle Madson for example believes that he needs to see more from Keegan. I believe that he is a part of the "Core", and he'll continue to refine his game. Monte' McNair has demonstrated that he's not afraid to make a big move, as the Sabonis/Haliburton trade came to be. I've heard that the owner, Vivek Ranadive is all business and quite possibly has some say in what moves can be made. Many owners step back and give the GM room to operate, but in this case the leash is short(er).
According to Woj the Kings are the frontrunners to get DeMar DeRozan. I hope so. Please, Monte, get this guy.
