Bogdan Bogdanovic would have been a top-15 pick in this year’s draft had he entered it this season, sources within the league tell Ailene Voisin of the Sacramento Bee. Bogdanovic entered the 2014 draft and was selected by Phoenix. The Kings acquired his rights in a 2016 draft night trade.
Bogdanovic will be free to negotiate with Sacramento without the rookie scale restrictions come July since it has been three years since he was drafted. Voisin adds that he is expected to garner an annual salary between $5MM and $10MM.
Here’s more from the Pacific Division:
- In the same piece, Voisin adds the organization has a different vibe this offseason—the first since the Kings traded away DeMarcus Cousins. The team’s younger players are actually staying in Sacramento and working out at the facility, something that hasn’t happened in quite some time.
- Doug Haller of The Arizona Republic wonders if the Suns will pass on Josh Jackson because of his off-court issues. Jackson’s two-way game makes him a great fit for the team and he could easily to be available at No. 4.
- Haller (separate piece) takes a look at several prospects whom could be fits for the Suns in the second round. In addition to owning the No. 4 overall pick, Phoenix has the No. 32 and No. 54 selections.
Jackson or Tatum depending on what the 76ers do. I love Monk’s game but I don’t think he would fit with Booker and while I like Fox I think we are solid with Bledsoe and Ulis and need to focus on wing depth. Maybe take a flyer on a big with #32 or try to get another first. Len is a FA and Chandler needs to be replaced
The Suns best bet is Tatum
I’m with this guy
Monk is tiny. Super athletic but man he is tiny like Lou Williams at SG. He may be one of those guys that just puts up 15-20pts though and a couple assists and rebounds. A good comp player.
Kings should draft Fox and Markannen