Because of CBA restrictions and the fear of free agency not being what it once was, we could see a quiet next couple of months.

The Kings have put together one of the best starting fives in the league, but their depth remains the biggest concern. The Kings are bottom-five in the NBA in bench scoring, as their starting group carries the offensive load nearly every game.

The holidays are upon us, which for some people means the creation of long lists of wishes, scheduled for the North Pole to a certain chubby fellow wearing red and white. As it so happens, NBA general managers are not so different.