ferris (307 posts)  10/30/2012 1:54 PM

i see the projections have him down for 34 minutes per game

seems likely he is not going to be a starter

how will that affect his value?

mbuser (4381 posts)  10/30/2012 2:16 PM

I did bump him down to 32 mpg, but I don't see this as a real hit to his impact, as he'll be the clear scoring option with the second unit.

DMWave (171 posts)  12/18/2012 6:40 PM

How do you guys see the minutes shaking down for Thornton the rest of the year? Is he going to stay stuck at this current 20-25 minutes rollercoaster ? Chances to regain some of his preseason value?

mbuser (4381 posts)  12/18/2012 6:58 PM

Oy. There's hope for Thornton if Evans' knee problems turn out to be long-term, but I can't find a reason to project anything above 25 mpg when Salmons is playing 30 every night and he's getting leapfrogged by Garcia for starts when Evans does miss time.

tonika_zr (1032 posts)  12/19/2012 6:05 AM

Only idiot of the coach can do that, to sit best wing player of the team and playing scrubs like Garcia & Salmons.

ferris (307 posts)  12/20/2012 7:18 PM

like what i saw on the offensive end last night -- could he, will he?  yes, i think so -- liked that thornton started the second half

Emminency (5 posts)  1/19/2013 7:30 AM

I am a huge fan of Thornton and have held him throughout the year. But even I am growing extremely frustrated with the way he is handled in Sacto, and the situation is reminiscent of how Monty Williams kept him in the doghouse when he was still with NOH. Too good to outright drop, but no buyers in a trade-unfriendly 12 team league. While I sitting comfortably near the top of a H2H daily league with a plethora of three point shooters and ample amount of steals, but I am constantly looking to further improve my team and prepare for the playoffs. 

So, can someone please enlighten me on what to do with him? What options are there? Even if the Maloof's sell the team in the near future, what are the likelihood the new owners will change a coach before the fantasy season is over? 

Any help/suggestions will be highly appreciated!!!

twilo28 (212 posts)  1/19/2013 7:37 AM

Drop him like he's hot, drop, drop him like he's hot!

DMWave (171 posts)  1/19/2013 8:17 AM

He's still owned in all of my leagues which are very active, even the 10 team league (though I don't think I'd still own him there.) If you are at the top of the standings and there aren't any good long term FA prospects I'd still hold him. It's pretty tough right now as he is getting inconsistent minutes, giving inconsistent production, and has been injured a few times. Personally if someone with a good outlook popped up on the FA I would say a drop would be valid.

tator3734 (10 posts)  1/21/2013 2:03 PM

With the sale of the team the Kings might not be very active in trades this season. But is there any chance that the coach is fired? I can't stand his rotations. Thorton could definitely be helped by a coaching change. 

dsdza (13 posts)  1/28/2013 1:47 PM

keith smart does not live up to his last name by strangling minutes for marcus thornton.  smarten up, keith!  you fool.

tonika_zr (1032 posts)  1/28/2013 4:41 PM

stupid ass coach who has no bussines being near nba or any other team.

tator3734 (10 posts)  1/31/2013 5:37 PM

I am close to dropping Thornton. I needed his 3s, but he is not playing consistent enough minutes.

Nick Young is getting hot as a starter and usually produces with the starting spot and plenty of PT.

Does anyone think I should hold on to Thornton?  I don't think he would get picked up right away in my league and if he does I am loaded at SG (Johnson, Mayo, JR, Beal, and Carter)

UP- drop him

Down- keep him

jacer333 (59 posts)  1/31/2013 6:04 PM

Had to cut bait on this frustration a few days ago, thought I had a steal taking him in the 70 range this year

tator3734 (10 posts)  2/2/2013 8:26 PM

Kings down 45 to NYK at the end of the 3rd.

Thornton has only played 8:29, and that was all in the first half. I don't get this coach.... will they fire him?

This is why I have dropped Thornton, he can't get the minutes.

mbuser (4381 posts)  2/2/2013 10:26 PM

Thornton was a -21 in those 8:29(!). Can't disagree with just about any knock on Smart, just pointing out that it's an incredible number.

herma102 (8 posts)  2/4/2013 4:24 PM

If they don't fire Smart by the All-Star break, I am going to drop him

mbuser (4381 posts)  2/5/2013 12:50 PM

Smart removing Aaron Brooks from the rotation technically makes Thornton's path to some playing time a bit clearer. No guarantees here but at least a reason to think about some more leash - see how things shake out through the ASB.