… I want to ride my bike.

If we’re going after a RFA PG, I’d rather have Ramon Sessions than Raymond Felton. Sessions is likely both cheaper and better. I really don’t think we’re going to bring in any PG though. I expect to see a backup center signed, likely someone like Zaza Pachulia, which would be great. Chad Ford thinks we’re going after Nate Robinson, but I don’t see it. He doesn’t really fit unless he’s willing to be a bench combo guard.

martin(8.7 million) Udrih(5.5 million) and nocioni (8 million)
for
Brooks(1 million) and mcgrady( 20.3 million)

This would give us a PG of the future, a veteran wing, would allow tyreke evans to move to the 2. and clear up a ton of cap for next summer.

I think you’ve got to say you have some positions covered or have the potential to have them covered, then leave those areas alone and focus on upgrading the talent/potential at the other positions.

PG: The Kings obviously felt it was important to upgrade at point guard, and I think you have to give Tyreke Evans a solid shot to run the show and see what you have. Our starter last year could be our No. 3 point guard now, so I think you have to say we have strengthened this position or at least positioned it better for the future.

SG: Although I am not a diehard Martin fan, he is a solid player and capable, efficient scorer and probably should be retained for the time being. I think when you think about dealing him is when you are closer to contention and he becomes part of a blockbuster package aimed at upgrading the team. This might happen if the Kings draft a shooting guard next year.

SF: I’d rather go young here and play Casspi and Greene. Probably a position to focus on cleaning up the logjam and improving over time depending on how the young-uns develop. I don’t think Garcia and Nocioni are the answer going forward, and one or both of them should be dealt.

PF-C: I like the potential of Thompson and Hawes, but think we need a third young player that is as good or better, plus a cheap, decent smash-mouth backup with an attitude. An enforcer type. For now I am willing to give Brockman a chance to become that third rotation player, but that might be a stretch. I like Brandon Bass, and that might make a decent offseason pickup if the price is right.

I want the team to be competitive and am hoping for 30-35 wins. I’d be happy with 25-30 wins if the team shows continued potential for improvement. Let’s see a lot fewer blowouts, and let’s win some of the close games we could never bag last year.