Post by NOLa. on May 22, 2014 11:45:46 GMT -6
Wow, what difference a week makes for a team. At the time of the original presser we were heading into preseason after a very disappointing offseason in all three phases: no player obtained through the draft, no notable free agent signing, and another tumultuous training camp that saw the face of our franchise take a step down in his usual dominance. Down, but not out, our team rode confidently into the preseason feeling hopeful our team could compete consistently only to be brought back down with an injury to 6th man Randy Brown for a sim to start the regular season. We again hoped that this small speed bump was just another hurdle to get over but we were wrong yet again.
We began the season with a 7 game losing streak, the longest such streak in our franchise's short history, and lost starting PG Pooh Richardson for the upcoming two sims. We faced a serious dilemma on our hands with the team's present and future and decided to explore our options. Our main concern surrounding the team was "will we be able to sustain a winning, competitive team?" The front office asks this question pretty regularly throughout points of the season and searched for trades to answer "yes" confidently, but this season presented a tougher challenge that could not be patched up with bringing in new talent from trades. Now was the time to start over with a new plan but I needed to come up with one fast.
The first step of course was to find a new team for Karl Malone after the first sim of the regular season which I knew would be a challenge. Although the other starters were up for trade we made it known to inquiring parties that no one will be moved until Malone was. Luckily there were several teams interested but only one team in particular stood out because of their consistent contact stretching back to the prior season: the Atlanta Hawks. While we always hoped to have Malone retire as a King, management couldn't let nostalgia prevent us from contending for a title. Of course we wished him and his family the best in ATL and told him he's always welcomed back to Sacramento anytime. Combo G Randy Brown was packaged with Malone as well.
The trade in return brought back versatile wing and fan favorite Reggie Williams, one of the league's toughest competitor in PG Rod Strickland, and a future pick. As most know by the multiple reports from Sources the team began actively shopping Pooh Richardson, Will Perdue, and the two new incomers. While shopping around we once again found new homes for Pooh and Perdue. The New Jersey Nets were another team that actively pursued Pooh and waited patiently for us to move Karl first and was waiting to make a move. In the end we said goodbye to Pooh and Perdue and welcomed C Elden Campbell in time for the third sim.
The season is young but the team still has flaws. Depth is a question mark at best, the team needs a starting PF, we have no identity on offense, and we lack an alpha. However, the team has cut cap in the future, brought in a couple of picks, and might have our new face of the franchise right now in Campbell. The team continues to work behind the scenes and work the phones and we remain open to all negotiations and discussions.
Thank you for reading
We began the season with a 7 game losing streak, the longest such streak in our franchise's short history, and lost starting PG Pooh Richardson for the upcoming two sims. We faced a serious dilemma on our hands with the team's present and future and decided to explore our options. Our main concern surrounding the team was "will we be able to sustain a winning, competitive team?" The front office asks this question pretty regularly throughout points of the season and searched for trades to answer "yes" confidently, but this season presented a tougher challenge that could not be patched up with bringing in new talent from trades. Now was the time to start over with a new plan but I needed to come up with one fast.
The first step of course was to find a new team for Karl Malone after the first sim of the regular season which I knew would be a challenge. Although the other starters were up for trade we made it known to inquiring parties that no one will be moved until Malone was. Luckily there were several teams interested but only one team in particular stood out because of their consistent contact stretching back to the prior season: the Atlanta Hawks. While we always hoped to have Malone retire as a King, management couldn't let nostalgia prevent us from contending for a title. Of course we wished him and his family the best in ATL and told him he's always welcomed back to Sacramento anytime. Combo G Randy Brown was packaged with Malone as well.
The trade in return brought back versatile wing and fan favorite Reggie Williams, one of the league's toughest competitor in PG Rod Strickland, and a future pick. As most know by the multiple reports from Sources the team began actively shopping Pooh Richardson, Will Perdue, and the two new incomers. While shopping around we once again found new homes for Pooh and Perdue. The New Jersey Nets were another team that actively pursued Pooh and waited patiently for us to move Karl first and was waiting to make a move. In the end we said goodbye to Pooh and Perdue and welcomed C Elden Campbell in time for the third sim.
The season is young but the team still has flaws. Depth is a question mark at best, the team needs a starting PF, we have no identity on offense, and we lack an alpha. However, the team has cut cap in the future, brought in a couple of picks, and might have our new face of the franchise right now in Campbell. The team continues to work behind the scenes and work the phones and we remain open to all negotiations and discussions.
Thank you for reading