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How's Keegan Doing?

Hawksfor3 said:
Any thoughts about the trade @HFan1981?
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It's not really a trade in the traditional way, since DeRozan was a free agent. It just helps everyone move salary and players around for salary cap purposes.

I actually hate this for Keegan, and not sure how much it really improves the Kings? DeRozan scores best in isolation and with ball in hand, Fox also wants the ball in hand. So means less touches for Keegan. Kings couldn't guard anybody last year and they picked up a player who is just as bad a defender as Barnes is, in DeRozan.

That said, when Kings are cooking they are going to be fun to watch cause they will score in bunches.
 
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It's not really a trade in the traditional way, since DeRozan was a free agent. It just helps everyone move salary and players around for salary cap purposes.

I actually hate this for Keegan, and not sure how much it really improves the Kings? DeRozan scores best in isolation and with ball in hand, Fox also wants the ball in hand. So means less touches for Keegan. Kings couldn't guard anybody last year and they picked up a player who is just as bad a defender as Barnes is, in DeRozan.

That said, when Kings are cooking they are going to be fun to watch cause they will score in bunches.
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I'm curious as to whether Monk will go to the starting rotation. I'm also curious as to whether McNair will move Huerter as well.
 
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As a Bulls fan I have seen a lot of Demarr.
I have grown to respect Demar tremendously as a leader and very high IQ player.
He defers in 1st half..moves the ball and picks his spots.
Late in games, when you desperately need a bucket vs set half court defense, he will deliver.
I think he can fill the Barnes role nicely.
He is a decent defender/rebounder.
I think he helps the Kings to finish tight games, specially at the line.
 
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Keegan gonna get a huge pay day when his rookie deal expires. I expect $30M a year or more. Bank it.

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The unique thing about Derozan to consider is how much he relies on scoring inside the arc.

Compare his shot chart last year to Harrison Barnes, and then ask yourself how this is going to work with an elite PG who drives the ball and another All Star post who also stays within the arc for most of his scoring.

They definitely will need Keegan to space for those guys, since teams can cheat on DeMar more than they did Barnes on the arc.

But he definitely gives them a guy who can put it in the basket and has much more of a mid range game than Barnes did. Just wonder how he impacts spacing.

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All true. I see Demar as a specialist /closer of sorts . no doubt there could be a clash of styles but DD is a very high IQ player who knows how to pick his spots.

I do think that he could be a bigger factor in playoff BB where it is not so free-wheeling as in regular season. Grinding out buckets vs set offense is his specialty. He draws a ton of fouls. All that works better in tight playoff games.
Kings washed out in playoffs the last 2 years...time for a changeup.
 
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Adonis Arms and Boogie Ellis on the Summer League roster. Could be good, especially after Devin Carter's surgery, and out for at least 6 months before starting his time with Sac.
 
Kings #13 pick Devin Carter has undergone successful shoulder surgery and will not be available until after he's evaluated in 6 months.
He is a dawg on defense, so his skills will have to wait.
Looks like Fox, Sabonis, DeRozan, Keegan, and Huerter (still could be part of a package for another player) could be the starting 5. And, possibly Monk or Keon Ellis could be in the starting 5 as well should Brown so desire. Although Ellis played well in Huerter's place last season due to injury, I don't see him starting as a guarantee, and we still aren't sure what Mike will do with Monk. He's been a terrific 6th man, and he has played starter's minutes in several games last year.
I know it's still early, but just a quick update.
 
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Just watched two stellar podcasts, @Franisdaman. The first one with Matt from Locked on Kings, and then, Josh LLoyd from Locked on Fantasy Basketball with Matt as his guest. Nice prognostication(s) for the upcoming Kings season. Hint: There's a concern in Josh's pod about Keegan.
 
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Watched highlights from the championship of the Drew League a couple of days ago to get a feel where DeRozan is with his game. His team won the game and DeMar put up 54 points. He looked just fine to me at his age. He's a baller, and I know that's nothing new, but it was nice to see him in recent action. His team got down big early but fought back, with DeMar getting the winner at the FT line. I know he'll be happy to help Keegan and the others add to their games. I'm very impressed.
 
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Hawksfor3 said:
Just watched two stellar podcasts, @Franisdaman. The first one with Matt from Locked on Kings, and then, Josh LLoyd from Locked on Fantasy Basketball with Matt as his guest. Nice prognostication(s) for the upcoming Kings season. Hint: There's a concern in Josh's pod about Keegan.
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Spoiler Alert, @Franisdaman, it's about the amount of shots decreasing since DeRozan has been added, LOL. No drama. ;)
 
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