SB Nation User Blog: VirginiaBlue

Is Marion a possibility?

VirginiaBlue — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 06:32:30 -0000

Any of you stat nuts/in-the-know Kings fans believe that Marion may be a possibility?

And who are some more back-up center possibilities? I haven't heard much lately. Would hate to see David Lee go to the Blazers though. Don't think Knicks will let him go, but fear that more than if Hedo had wound up there.

I kind of like these imaginary Kings line-ups in my head:

Evans/Beno

Martin

Marion

Thompson

Hawes

With Second unit of:

Sergio/Beno

Garcia/Evans

Nocioni/Casspi

Diogu/Brockman

Booth/whomever they sign

Lebron and SHAQ &%$*

VirginiaBlue — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:53:15 -0000

sort of rhymes with holy crap.

they are going to be beasts, even with a lesser grade O'Neal. He still has his dominant nights.

And the Cavs hardly had to give up anything to get him; further bolstering my half-baked theory that when the NBA wants to boost an MTV player (Gasol to LA) like a Bryant or a James, magical trades just seem to happen.

Just doesn't seem fair sometimes. What trade are the Kings going to pull off?

New York Times Mock Draft

VirginiaBlue — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:17:43 -0000

http://sports.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/24/discuss-the-nba-draft-top-picks/

1.	Los Angeles Clippers	Blake Griffin, power forward, Oklahoma	A decision that the Clippers can’t bungle. Griffin is the only sure thing in the draft and will be a solid building block.
2.	Memphis Grizzlies	Ricky Rubio, point guard, Spain	The Grizzlies should ignore the risks and take Rubio for his dazzling upside. If he refuses to report, they can easily trade him.
3.	Oklahoma City Thunder	Stephen Curry, guard, Davidson	Curry can spread the floor for Kevin Durant with his 3-point stroke and share backcourt duties with Russell Westbrook.
4.	Sacramento Kings	Tyreke Evans, guard, Memphis	Evans is a bit raw, but the Kings could use his athleticism and versatility next to Kevin Martin.
5.	Minnesota Timberwolves	James Harden, shooting guard, Arizona State	After trading Mike Miller and Randy Foye to get this pick, Wolves are frightfully thin at guard. Harden is one of the few N.B.A.-ready players in the draft.

Kings making play for Rondo

VirginiaBlue — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:03:15 -0000

Some people might want to rethink losing K. Mart if a deal like this could work out.

Apparently, Ainge really likes Evans

The Kings have also reached out to the Celtics and would be willing to deal the No. 4 pick if they could get Rondo in return. The Celtics would likely want more than just the No. 4 pick for Rondo -- and the Kings might be willing to throw in either Jason Thompson or Spencer Hawes to make it happen. ESPN.com

This can make you feel a little better. Our new guard lighting up the Kings with Peaches on...

VirginiaBlue — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:59:30 -0000

This can make you feel a little better.
Our new guard lighting up the Kings with Peaches on the mic.

Sick of Martin

VirginiaBlue — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 03:26:09 -0000

Sick of Martin

Drastic times call for drastic measures. I say if you can get something good for Martin--do it. He's not a leader or franchise player and it was stupid to try to build around him. He just doesn't have the frame, and it gets reallllllly old watching him always jump into people to try to get to the line. UGly, ugly ball. But he can shoot, so some team should give up something. Miller is a goner, but Salmons and Martin should also hit the road. Get a good point, good a good slasher or board man. Get something that makes this team fun to watch again. Damn. We got some good young players.

Can someone please explain to me how Mikey Moore keeps his starting gig? The guy has the worst...

VirginiaBlue — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:27:34 -0000

Can someone please explain to me how Mikey Moore keeps his starting gig? The guy has the worst hands on the team, can't rebound, fouls the crap out of people, and gets pushed around the lane. His numbers speak volumes. I like him as an energy guy off the bench--putbacks and wide open dunks are always nice. But why not start J. Thompson more? He's the future. I'm not in the camp calling for Reggie's head, but I think more than a few of his coaching moves are debatable.