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Kings’ DeRozan acquisition, Carter pick among moves NBA GMs liked originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
After a disappointing end to the 2023-24 NBA season, Kings general manager Monte McNair and Co. made a flurry of moves — big and small — to reassert Sacramento into the playoff picture.
The biggest move, of course, was the acquisition of six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan. That signing, in addition to Sacramento selecting Providence guard Devin Carter at No. 13 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, turned heads for several NBA general managers in an annual survey by the league.
The GMs responded to 50 different questions about the best teams, players, coaches and offseason moves, and were not allowed to vote for their own team or personnel.
Here is where Sacramento received recognition from around the league:
What was the most surprising move of the offseason?
1. Karl-Anthony Towns to New York – 27%
2. Paul George to Philadelphia – 23%
3. DeMar DeRozan to Sacramento – 17%
4. Mikal Bridges to New York – 10%
5. Zaccharie Risacher drafted No. 1 – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Deni Avdija to Portland; Tyus Jones to Phoenix, Caleb Martin to Philadelphia, Dejounte Murray to New Orleans, Klay Thompson to Dallas
» Last year: Holiday/Lillard trade – 43%
Which rookie was the biggest steal at where he was selected in the Draft?
T-1. Bub Carrington (14), Washington – 10%
T-1. Devin Carter (13), Sacramento – 10%
T-1. Johnny Furphy (35), Indiana – 10%
T-1. Dalton Knecht (17), L.A. Lakers – 10%
T-1. Terrence Shannon Jr. (27), Minnesota – 10%
T-1. Nikola Topic (12), Oklahoma City – 10%
T-7. Matas Buzelis (11), Chicago – 7%
T-7. Donovan Clingan (7), Portland – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Cam Christie (46), LA Clippers; Isaiah Collier (29), Utah; Zach Edey (9), Memphis; Kyle Filipowski (32), Utah; Jared McCain (16), Philadelphia; Baylor Scheierman (30), Boston; Reed Sheppard (3), Houston; Cody Williams (10), Utah
» Last year: Cam Whitmore – 43%
Which team made the best overall moves this offseason?
1. Oklahoma City Thunder – 37%
2. Philadelphia 76ers – 33%
3. New York Knicks – 20%
» Also receiving votes: Brooklyn…
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Author : NBC Sports BayArea
Publish date : 2024-10-08 20:15:41
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