These current Kings want passers and shooters in NBA draft. They want to play faster and defend more effectively.
The plan consists of acquiring a distributor, re-signing Isaiah Thomas (in the $5 million-to-$6 million range annually) and convincing him to accept the role as sixth man, which explains why Marcus Smart was sure to be among the early invitees.
Never mind that he is the top-rated point guard and probably unavailable when the Kings pick at No.8; they can hope.