Weighing Michael Beasley, Again

Can I sign it?

As I have mentioned in other threads (and will do here and then I will shut the hell up), I think that the former NCAA POY, at the tender age of 21, could still be a very good player if placed in the right situation (teamed up front with Joakim Noah or Dwight Howard or Emeka Okafor or Brook Lopez or Robin Lopez or Yao Ming, for example).

That said, I do not think that he is the right fit for this team at this time, physically or emotionally.

Sure he could break out and be a good player, but the odds are he will just be a more refined version of what he does now.

Worst case scenario we take this dude out on a one year spin and it doesn’t work out. Maybe he’s a better fit here, and if not, he’s gone. Next year is almost certainly gonna be another lottery trip anyway, I don’t think its too big a gamble.

Winning a championship in the NBA requires overwhelming talent. If (the HUGE “if”) Beasley pans out, he will be a perennial top 5 scorer. Having a player like that with Tyreke, our upcoming – presumably studly – draft pick, and another lotto pick next year, would make the Kings a truly gifted, young team. I feel like we MUST take this sort of calculated risk to have a chance at greatness.

Having a franchise player alone along with some borderline allstars is never a championship guarantee. In fact, it is rarely enough to win. A super-scorer would be such an invaluable tool, something I feel we would really NEED to take that step to contender. So why not take this bet on Beasley? I understand it’s not my money so I’m more willing to spend it than the actual owners, but this feels like a no brainer.

What do you give up for him? The rumor I read on espn insider was the Wizards sending their lottery pick to Miami for him. There is no way I make that trade for Sacramento. I doubt I would give up anything more then our second round pick. I’d be very hesitant to part with even Casspi or Greene for Beasley…But on the other hand, if we can get Beasley for something resembling a second-rounder, I’d be all for it.

I would certainly take a long look at Beasely, he has talent, and Geoff Petrie and the Maloofs are not afraid of “head cases”. Also, the answer varies greatly depending on where the Kings are picking, and who they end up picking. But most important to the formula is what the Kings have to give up. Expiring contracts? Cut the deal. D-Gizzle? JT? No way. Spencer? Uhhhh… maybe.

because I would want to acquire Beasley as an asset more than a player. I’d also wouldn’t want to give up much (second roundeR) and get Miami to include their first rounder. If they really want to have that much room, they’re going to have to pay for it (just like the Knicks had to include Jordan Hill in the Rockets deal). Yes or No too simple, but I understand that’s the idea of the poll.

I think he can still be a good player (he actually is, I think) but, even after his personal problems, I don’t see him as a good fit on this team

Beasley doesn’t do anything to help this team. Thanks, but no thanks.

If Miami is looking to just dump his salary to a team below the threshold and a 2nd round pick. Sure, take a flier and see what ensues, otherwise, we have better things to do with our future.

if they included a swap of their #1 for our #2…which also helps them on cap space

I have no problem taking a flyer on a 21 year old power forward with tons of potential. His contract has one year left on it at $5 million. The following year is a team option. If we’re not players in free agency and can get him for free, I say go for it. He’s young and has shown some immaturity. However, I think a lot of his negative behaviors have been due to being young and immature while having a ton of pressure put on him. Coming to Sac removes that pressure. He’ll get to be the youngster that he is. The only expectations for him will be to work his ass off and develop with the team as a whole. He’ll also get to be around other youngsters, albeit high character ones.

Take the chance.

Beasley + James Jones for Nocioni?

Jones is a better shooter and a cheaper specialist. Beasley is risk/reward. We move Noc and his dumb, big deal and it appears to be a win-win for both teams.

If people say Micheal beasly is still young at age 21 n are willing to give home a chance… Then how about Spencer hawes? Hawes is only 21 too and a lot of kings fan have given up on him already…

because the question reads “attempt to acquire.” If the Kings can unload either Nocioni or Garcia’s contract (likely in some type of three-way transaction) then I’m down. If it involves any kind of draft pick or Greene or Casspi I hang up the phone.

I cant believe the poll results! 44 percent yes, are you kidding me?? What?! Do people think that he is better than Carl Landry? Seems like we already have a Beasley type player without all the drama. Our team needs a lot, but Beasley, no thanks! I’m still shakin my head at those poll results…jeez

That means they are going to give him away. We have the cap space and can take on his salary. What is the downside? I don’t get it as he will be basically free to any that want to take him on and the kid is talented.

His peak is likely to start in a couple years and about the time that the Kings are going to be ready to win a championship. I say get him in the fire sale. We are building with young talent and he fits that mold.

It isn’t like we have a ton of depth talent-wise anyway, especially if JT is going to play Center.

A 21 year old who has obviously lost his way. His an elite athlete getting paid millionaire money to produce and play the game he loves (I will give him that) and he is being cast to the wind. That is just plain a crying shame.

On the Kings front, I don’t have much to add that hasn’t been mentioned above. To reiterate: The Kings front office is thankfully two seasons away from the drama and headaches of Ron Artest, the position of undersized 4 is already taken with a high character young player in Carl Landry (he is still improving) with Omri and Donte in the wings. The draft is not yet upon the Kings and if the Kings get the 5th or 6th pick Aminu may be the pick and he is another 6’8" player who may be the pick for this team. $11M for a flyer on a redundant talent doesn’t make financial sense doesn’t square. If he were Tyrus Thomas and added something the Kings needed, I could see it. But he is not.

At 6’8" and a non productive tweener, Beasley would be a more expensive Quincy Douby.

I really look at it as a comparison of players: Donte Greene and Michael Beasley. I see much more upside with Donte. Why take a risk when we already have the possible next big thing?

Unless he goes somewhere to be a sixth man type. I think he could do good in Phoenix, doing a lot of running and taking a lot of shots when Nash is on the bench. But I don’t think they have any cap space.

I would like to see Minnesota play a line up of Jefferson, Love, and Beasley all at once, but I am not sure Rambis is prepared to coach that.

The best case scenario for Beasley would be to come off the bench in San Antonio or Utah for the next 2 seasons and really learn how to play.

Josh Smith, as is well documented, improved by leaps and bounds this season primarily by improving his “intangibles”: better decision making with the ball, making the extra pass, improving on his shot selection, being patient with the ball in his hands, being a better locker room presence, taking a greater leadership role on his shoulders, and generally improving all around significantly.

I of course have no evidence to support my notion that Beasley will take a similar jump, but it’s my personal opinion. From watching him play often and seeing the frustration, witnessing Spoeltra misusing him time and time again, and running horrible offensive sets for the Heat (aka Wade iso), I really believe Beasley will come back this off season so much better, more mature, and mentally balanced. I just hope we can buy low on this one, because somebody surely will.

are not a burden in any way…. meaning that we won’t have to lose a top FA for him, then Beasley is a good bet. We’ll have a team option in 2011 and it sounds like next season could be a good test drive for him.

But I’m of the opinion that if you can acquire him for relatively cheap, you do it. If Miami offers to trade him to you for your 2nd rounder, you do it. The liklelihood of a 2nd rounder being better than what Michael Beasley is now is miniscule. The kid’s a talent who has been faced with an undue amount of pressure in Miami. This team needs more talent and Beasley is a talent.

Now when we talk about trading other players on our team for him, I’d have to think about it, and probably would want Miami’s 1st rounder as well.

We don’t have anyone in TOP 50 rebounds because nobody had consistent minutes. Guarantee Thompson is easily top 50 in rebounds if he played 39 minutes a game easy. But forget about Beasley. I watched him play for Miami off and on and he’s just another undersized powerfoward.

Beasley has serious issues, he’s been in rehab, he doesn’t defend well and he’s not much of a rebounder.

We want to put him on this roster because… why?

Carl Landry can do everything Beasley wishes he could do, but better and with a great attitude.

No thanks…

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