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    Frank the Tank!

    Kaminsky is an interesting BU 5: true 7 footer, only 27, can rebound in a crowd, and shoots a very good 3 probably better than all our other bigs. And may have some trade value in multiplayer trade.
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    The Harry Giles option conundrum

    Harry started at Phoenix and in 16 total minutes was 8 and 8 but could not handle the monster 7-1 Ayton. To his credit only one TO and 2 fouls both defending. Dedmon gets 31+ min, does better on Ayton and racks up 16 and 10 and was key in this game. Bottom line, Harry is learning but may always...
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    The Harry Giles option conundrum

    Harry has become an example of “darned-if-you-do-darned-if-you-don't”. Really good ball handler, good shooter out to mid-range, a hustler and runs the court. But..... has yet to learn how to properly set a screen, or how to defend without always using his hands (therefore a big foul generator)...
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    Thank you Kosta.

    Good luck Big Guy. Thanks for run of consistent play at the 5 and in locker room.
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    Potential draft picks.

    Yeah, but can he play defense or just take up space in the middle?
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    Kings trade Shumpert

    Same as Shump:in last year with $11M+ and FA next year.
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    ESPN 25 Win Season Projection

    All things considered, at least in my meager thoughts, 34 wins should be achievable.
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    Michael Porter Jr

    Could see JJj in top 3 at last minute due to his better defense and 3 shooting.
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    Mario Hezonja?

    Share a bunch of comments on Mario yet see him as a mis-used SF who need to have more shots (same as for JJ) but with some upsides. With both Mario and JJ defense is the key for a SF Kings need as well as 15 pts/nite. Peja may be the key here and think Mario fits in scheme of things at Capitol 1.
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    George Hill to the Cavaliers?

    A 3-way trade going down with Jazz, Cavs and Kings. Hill to Cavs, Shumpert to Kings and from Jazz Joe Johnson. More shortly. Rodney Hood also to Cavs.
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    Let's evaluate the progress of our young players at the 20% mark of the season

    It's obvious Willie and Koufos play well together at the 4 and 5 respectfully. But then only big left is ZBo unless Cooley gets some playing time to see how close to ready he may be. But with small ball becoming more prevelant may not be a problem IF and a BIG IF, Kings can start being...
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    What do you want the lineup to be?

    My view is the larger group of “kids” are a long ways from working with each other vs NBA defenses while a mix of the vets can help to illustrate how to deal with that added pressure along with 2-3 kids at a time to build confidence and score some points. Seems that Fox-Bogs-Willie are the...
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    Bogdanovic - guard or SF?

    And we read that the game is becoming more position less all the time, a la Warriors. Willy, Papa and Kosta play one position the 5. Skal is a 4 type if he can bulk and muscle up more but runs like a deer as would a 3, and there are more than a few 3's out there who are 6-11+. The 1-2-3 for...
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    Las Vegas Summer League 2017

    It's Impact Sports on E. Sunset at southern border of the airport, across the street from the runways. Big names will go there for private practice.
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    Welcome Harry Giles!

    Stick with the necessary rehab, it works. Have had both knees replaced and am now better than ever but stuck with the required rehab exactly. No rush now and your in good hands so work to get to where you can be great again. We'll all support you if you put in the dedication and effort.