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Sacramento Kings: 3 Reasons To Target Rodney Hood

By Rafe Wong

SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 5: Rodney Hood #5 of the Utah Jazz enters the arena prior to the game against the Sacramento Kings on April 5, 2015 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 5: Rodney Hood #5 of the Utah Jazz enters the arena prior to the game against the Sacramento Kings on April 5, 2015 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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SACRAMENTO, CA – JANUARY 17: George Hill #3 of the Sacramento Kings greets Rodney Hood #5 of the Utah Jazz after the game on January 17, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – JANUARY 17: George Hill #3 of the Sacramento Kings greets Rodney Hood #5 of the Utah Jazz after the game on January 17, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Should The Kings Cop or Drop?

When it comes to the Kings potentially acquiring Hood, I think the main factor will be the price. In my opinion, it is too risky to sign Hood to a long-term deal. The reasons I believe this notion is because he has proven to be just a role player at the moment and it is unknown how he will perform with a team that is rebuilding from scratch.

If I were Vlade Divac and company, I would offer a contract worth $8-10 million a season for a duration of 2-3 years. I would also add a team option in the final year of the contract as well.

For the Kings, Rodney Hood is an intriguing direction to go due to his potential to help Sacramento on the offensive end. On the Jazz, Hood played his role perfectly as he was a reliable scorer for his team. He also had his moments with the Cavaliers as well.

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But can Hood translate his past production while repping the purple and white? For the Kings and their fans, I hope he does if he gets the chance. 

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