Posts about Dewayne Dedmon
https://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article238821333.html
Dedmon confirmed he wants to be traded in an interview with The Sacramento Bee before Sundayโs game against the Denver Nuggets, saying he feels unappreciated and would prefer to play for a team that will utilize his unique skill set.
โI would like to be traded,โ Dedmon told The Bee, speaking publicly about his trade request for the first time. โI havenโt been playing, so I would like to go somewhere where my talents are appreciated.โ
Dedmon rejected the idea that he has played his way out of Waltonโs rotation, saying he isnโt the only slumping shooter on the team. Hield and Barnes have also experienced prolonged shooting slumps.
โIโm not the only person struggling with my shot, so if thatโs a factor then itโs kind of crazy,โ Dedmon said. โIf youโre not allowed to shoot through your slumps, I donโt know how youโre supposed to make shots.โ
When reminded the Kings made a big investment in him and there might be time to turn his season around, Dedmon indicated he feels it is too late to salvage a future for himself in Sacramento.
โI appreciate it. I definitely appreciate it, but I want to be somewhere where I get to play,โ Dedmon said. โThatโs my biggest thing. Iโm trying to play and Iโve been told Iโm no longer in the rotation here, so thereโs really nothing to wait on.โ
Walton was asked before Fridayโs game against the Phoenix Suns how he would handle a player who has made it clear he wants to be traded.
โHe hasnโt made that clear to me,โ Walton said. โItโs like I always say, โIf itโs noise on the outside, leave it on the outside.โ If you have something and you want to bring it to me, Iโve got an open-door policy. We can talk about that, but as far as I know thatโs outside news still. Weโre focused on our group and what we need to do.โ
The article lists the Los Angeles Clippers, Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, Portland Trail Blazers and Hawks as potential suitors. The Dallas Mavericks and Orlando Magic might be interested as well.
I think the Clips would make sense, what do you guys think?