Will Darryl Watkins Stick?
That's the only real mystery as the Kings get ready to make their final cuts today. Eleven players have guaranteed contracts (and thus, roster spots) which leaves
as the possible waivees. The Kings don't actually have to cut anyone. But they will cut at least one; Geoff Petrie never rolls with more than 14 players. They will probably (complete guess) cut two players. If they do, goodbye Mustafa Shakur no doubt.
The three options for that other roster spot:
- Keep Williams, Watkins and Greene. I think the team would only cut Williams if it looks like he'll be thrown in jail. It's been eight days since the story broke. I'm not convinced the district attorney will press charges at this point. I think Greene is likewise in line to stay, just based on his preseason minutes and the lack of depth behind trade asset Mike Bibby.
- Cut Watkins.
- Cut Williams or Greene to keep Watkins. For the reasons above, this doesn't make sense.
So I expect Watkins and Shakur to get cut today. Shakur could make good money overseas; Watkins probably belongs in the NBDL with his skillset (interior defense, a decent post repertoire). We'll see.
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Re: Will Darryl Watkins Stick?
The only guy I care about (among those mentioned in the post) is Greene. He is a very good and versatile defender and excellent athlete. This guy needs to stay as his strengths are the King's collective weakness.
by Kusian on
Oct 26, 2007 10:22 AM PDT
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I can see the Kings using him in a big role like when they go small. Green at PG, Bibby at SG, Kmart at SF, Artest at PF and whoever at C.
by KingsFan on
Oct 26, 2007 10:24 AM PDT
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So, let's see who "knows" GP best - TZ or The Mouth ;)
by Kusian on
Oct 26, 2007 10:26 AM PDT
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by kingme18 on
Oct 26, 2007 10:54 AM PDT
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Watkins will do well in the NBDL and Shakur (who I had high hopes for coming into preseason) has been disappointing. I would be surprised if he is not cut.
by dalt99 on
Oct 26, 2007 11:42 AM PDT
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by Ziller on
Oct 26, 2007 1:02 PM PDT
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Oct 26, 2007 1:54 PM PDT
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by jjham15 on
Oct 26, 2007 5:56 PM PDT
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Oct 27, 2007 5:15 AM PDT
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by Ziller on
Oct 27, 2007 9:03 AM PDT
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Oct 27, 2007 9:23 AM PDT
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Oct 27, 2007 5:05 PM PDT
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