Via Nick Borges of ESPN...
Kings center Samuel Dalembert is not happy about his lack of playing time, so his agent, Marc Cornstein, traveled to Sacramento from New York to talk with the Kings about his client's diminished role on the team.
Dalembert, who is in the final year of his contract, sounds like he can't wait to get out of Sacramento.
"They have to let me know which direction they want to go," Dalembert told The Sacramento Bee. "They know what I do best. I block shots, rebound, get us in the fast break. Am I going to play the next five years in a place that is a contender, or am I going to be here, helping this team get better? It's up to them. But I am not going to lie. This is very frustrating."
The Kings are looking to the future and that's why they're focused on developing rookie DeMarcus Cousins. The team has tried to trade Dalembert, but have not found the right deal.
"I talked to Geoff (Petrie)," Cornstein said, "and we don't want to hit the panic button. All the reasons we were so excited for him to come here are still there. We're just trying to find a solution. It's really not his choice. That (a potential trade) is for the team to decide. We have to see how things progress and play out."
I've been harping for weeks that the Knicks need to forget about Melo for now and go after a back up PG and starting C. Dalembert would take care of the need for a starting C. The guys blocks shots and rebounds. He can handle defending whoever the top low post option is for opposing teams, allowing Amar'e to be a great weak side defender and save his energy for the offensive end. Dalembert is also a guy who can run the fast break, making him perfect for Mike D'Antoni's offense.
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