"The Knicks, who see Crawford as the sort of potent piece who could elevate them to...

"The Knicks, who see Crawford as the sort of potent piece who could elevate them to championship-caliber status, can only offer $2.5 million to the player who had some of his best statistical years with them from 2004-09... The source close to Crawford said a deal with the Blazers is for $5 million and the Kings' is $6.5 million, with each scenario offering its own questions... While the Kings have missed the playoffs five straight seasons and aren't expected to break that streak this year, the source said Crawford could wind up starting in Sacramento, even though it just re-signed guard Marcus Thornton to a four-year, $31 million deal. Thornton is one of many ball-dominant guards for the Kings (in addition to Tyreke Evans, rookie Jimmer Fredette and even veteran wingman John Salmons), but they are attempting to build a high-powered offense and covet Crawford for his shooting and veteran presence." -Sam Amick from SI.com

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Oh god.

I hope he doesn’t care about a few million…

by CoolFinity on Dec 13, 2011 10:46 PM PST reply actions

go for it. get ak while we're at it

two man rotation for each position. we’d have a real deep roster

by D00M on Dec 13, 2011 10:50 PM PST reply actions

No more Jimmer time

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by sac_faithful on Dec 13, 2011 10:55 PM PST reply actions

only if we amnestie Garcia… I would rather not have him around to log jam. It would would wipe his final year of 6 million and lets face it, he wont be a king for two more seasons. It would could build a nice little rotation. At times you could even have tyreke at the 3 with crawford and thorton/jimmer in the backcourt.

by SACroyals15 on Dec 13, 2011 10:58 PM PST reply actions

Stop it

35 and 31. I'm calling it now. Reke and Cousins 1-2 in most improved award both All-stars. Jimmer leads rookies in scoring, passing and Ole's. Make 2nd round of playoffs and Salmons is not here by seasons end.

by ElRonToro on Dec 13, 2011 11:07 PM PST up reply actions 4 recs

we would be doing the exact opposite on defense if thats what you are referring to.

by SACroyals15 on Dec 13, 2011 11:40 PM PST up reply actions

He means the amnesty talk

What would make anyone think the Malindas would be willing to amnesty anyone, after the long run of penny pinching we’ve been through.

Chances are slim and none.

by Kfan in Korea on Dec 14, 2011 2:13 AM PST up reply actions

Honestly Don't See It

Don’t see how he would fit. Furthermore, if the team is just looking to add a veteran piece to help out the youngsters, I think

A. A point would be nice, not someone who would play major minutes, but a glue guy, and

B. Can’t see Crawford as that guy. Sure, he’s been in the league for some time now, but I don’t see him as much of a leader.

by Jimmy Martin on Dec 13, 2011 11:05 PM PST reply actions

AK47 Please

Crawford would be terrible on this team.

by Ultrakingsfan on Dec 13, 2011 11:10 PM PST reply actions

ur killin me

Crawford & the word terrible have no business being in the same sentence, unless that sentence reads, “Kings make terrible decision not to sign Jamal Crawford.”

by Ninja King on Dec 14, 2011 12:20 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs

lol

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by kwill on Dec 14, 2011 7:28 AM PST up reply actions

He could start here???

Well he could, but why would you want him to?? He could outplay Jimmer for sure & maybe even MT but what does that accomplish? I’m confused about that.

by Allbenji on Dec 13, 2011 11:14 PM PST via mobile reply actions

Why would he sign anywhere but in Portland anyways. Makes the most sense.

by SACroyals15 on Dec 13, 2011 11:43 PM PST reply actions

What are the Maloofs doing to this team?!

by aizen07 on Dec 14, 2011 12:04 AM PST reply actions

Nothing

Petrie is the one putting together the best Sacramento Kings offseason other than in 98 when we got Webber, Divac, Williams, & Stojakovic.

by Ninja King on Dec 14, 2011 12:22 AM PST up reply actions

marcus will still start!!!!

tyreke, jimmer, isaiah
marcus, jamal
john, cisco, donte, honeycutt
chuck, jj
cousins, jt, hassan

by jaynma23 on Dec 14, 2011 12:19 AM PST reply actions

I think I'm in the minority here....

but I’d rather see this 1 year deal (it is just 1 year, correct?) with Crawford happen and not the multi-year deal for Kirilenko. It’s already been mentioned that while the Kings have plenty of cap space, this FA class isn’t that good. Because of the politcs involved, I like the idea of improving the team for this year and still being able to take that cap space into a better FA class next season.

by getPGwithbounce on Dec 14, 2011 12:45 AM PST reply actions