(From the FanPosts. Carl asks all the right questions. - TZ)

The current Kings roster is essentially the same as it was last season.  The Kings won 38 games in a stacked Western Conference.  How do they get better?  Hawes will play better and get more minutes.  Maybe Jason Thompson starts by December and puts up All-Rookie team numbers.  Beno is more comfortable with the team and has training camp to prepare. 

How many wins is that worth?  Can this team contend for a playoff spot?  Is Geoff Petrie in a position where he has to make a trade to improve the team, or will he go into the season with roster the Kings have now?

PG: Beno Udrih, Sean Singletary
SG: Kevin Martin, Francisco Garcia, Quincy Douby
C: Brad Miller, Spencer Hawes
PF: Mikki Moore, Jason Thompson, Shelden Williams
SF: Ron Artest, John Salmons

Others: Kenny Thomas, Shareef Abdur-Rahim