Well it looks like the trades have started: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5297829 Dalambert to the Kings for Hawes and Nocioni. Now that makes me wonder, does that mean the Kings are not taking Cousins at 5?
Interesting that they gave up on Hawes so soon. I guess they couldn't see him effectively playing alongside Thompson. Also, I could still see them taking Cousins because a Thompson/Dalembert/Cousins rotation is pretty athletic and tough, IMO. Edit: I HAD TO ADD MORE WORDS.
Well Petrie has always been pretty good at putting together teams. He usually has some down years between when teams are good, but if you give the guy enough time, he usually builds a pretty solid team to field.
I think this trade has more financially motivated than draft. Philly is going to be close to the luxury tax and needed some breathing room. Sacramento was not looking forward to paying Noc for two years. Not big on Hawes, so I like it for Sacramento.
Noc wanted out, Hawes has been pretty disappointing and Petrie gets rid of them in return for a pretty good defensive center with great length and can still take Cousins or Monroe which gives him a very intriguing front-court when you factor in Thompson. I think that's a pretty damn good move.
Damn. I completely forgot Landry is on that team. In hindsight, I'll bet the Kings don't take a big after all. It probably also means the Sixers are looking hard at Favors which pushes Turner to New Jersey I guess.
Uh, Thompson's a relatively small (as in thin, he's 6'11 or so) PF who fouls a bunch when playing bigger guys...not the guy you want starting at C, imo. I think if they can get Cousins they do so. Landry's in the last year of making 3M a year, Thompson's not exactly lighting the world on fire, and Dalembert's Dalembert. I think you have to go big, if you're SAC.
I like the deal for the 76ers. Hawes is young and has a lot of upside and Nocioni will contribute right away. Dalembert won't make a big enough difference in Sacramento for them to trade away a prospect like Hawes. Ed O.
I guess it comes down to the Kings needing more rebounding in the frontcourt with Landry being below average. Thompson can stretch defenses from the outside so Hawes was kind of redundant. They also gain flexibility. I also like it for the Sixers, though. Dalembert was going to leave and Hawes is only 21 and not far from average starter level.
I disagree, I don't feel Hawes was anywhere near starter level, especially defensivly. But it's not like Dalambert is some high level of talent either, so it is a wash IMO.
is it a cap move to avoid luxury tax next year by the sixers? hawes is terrible. the three years of nocioni are even more confusing. in re to long term obligations, dalembert is the player to have here.
Kings got rid of Nocioni's salary for the next few years and Hawes was due to get an extension soon anyways. Dalembert adds to the Kings frontline since they don't really have that shotblocker and dominant rebounder Dalembert has always been even when he's been mediocre. Sammy D's contract is also expiring, which could be moved later on if need be. Another thing is this allows the Kings to draft Monroe because they couldn't add another soft big upfront with Hawes and Thompson already. So this move opens up future cap, adds a good big, and allows them to take the guy they want.
sure. no brainer for the kings. surprised they were able to ditch noc and a scrub center for an quality player with an expiring contract. i want to know why philly did it.
