That was just too predictable.

I wasn’t impressed with Nocioni’s comments after last season, but he works his ass off on the court every night. That kind of attitude should rub off on the youngsters….

so don’t go crazy, just a paraphrase

I noticed that and wondered how that would work too.

came when Durant heated up in the third quarter and Nocioni was on the bench.

in the loss to Toronto, but Hinrich was only 3-10 and Pargo was the only other guard besides Rose who played.

A partial season rental who won’t stay, or one really bad contract, instead of two moderately bad ones.

I’m reasonably certain that there is no trade scenario of this sort which does anything more than get us out of the lottery next year. Unless someone is stupid enough to trade us one of the top 5 talents in the league for those contracts, we aren’t getting into the playoffs, anyway.

Rebuilding takes years, it’s starting to pay off.

Noc will be 30 Nov 30th, and Cisco will be 28 on Dec 31. Both are good outside shooters & play multiple positions and defend multiple positions. Certainly it’s a matter of opinion, but I like Noc more for his hustle, defense, toughness, and the fact that he doesn’t seem to be prone to making stupid mistakes. Plus, he seems to stay healthy. Also, I think the team right now is in more need of help at the PF then SG.

Omri & Donte will get enough playing time, even if they have to play behind Noc over the next 2 years. And, we aren’t going to be playoff contenders for a year or two, unless we get an exceptional player in next years draft or pick up a exceptional FA next summer. Even if we get the exact player that GP wants in the next draft, rookies take time to learn how to play the NBA team game. So, unless some can’t refuse offer comes along, I’d like to see Noc stay until the end of next year, or next years trade deadline at the least.

Besides I think Donte will see more time at the PF once Cisco comes back. I like all 4 players but based on talent and fit for this team, I’d move Cisco then Noc. Unless by some chance, GP does decide to trade Martin next summer.

Sure we need a shot blocking wide bodied big but not at the expense of the team spirit and chemistry.

We need help more at PF than at Guard. And, has the fact that Cisco hasn’t played, made everyone forget about Good Cisco / Bad Cisco.

It’s a tough call, be we are taking about our future backup SF, assuming Omri or Greene continue to develop. So, I think both should be on the trading block. It’s closer to a coin toss, or whoever can be used in a trade for a backup Center.

if he’s being discussed is because of where this team’s at. Definetely nothing about his game or persona. I personally love what the guy brings to the table. I just wished it was for a little less $$

I don’t necessarily want him gone. But, it’s either Cisco or Noc who will be gone within a year. I think it’s prudent to have the discussion of who means more in the long term when the Kings are getting something in return. Since the Kings are not likely to get anything more than an expiring contract for either, I can live with it.

But as far as disrespecting Noc? Nah. My opinion is that Noc is more of a glue guy while Garcia is more of a skill guy who brings fire to the table. It’s really hard to say who brings more to the table right now with Garcia’s injury happening.

It’s a good problem to have though.