Marvin Bagley’s agent publicly calls Kings out for bad management

Adrian Wojnarowski: Excel Sports’ Jeff Schwartz — the agent for Sacramento’s Marvin Bagley — weighs in on Kings’ handling of former No. 2 overall pick:
Source: Twitter @wojespn

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
On @FrontOfficeShow with @Trevor_Lane and I, we sound The Simmons Siren whenever there is news about everyone’s favorite Sixer.
Do we need something for Marvin Bagley? Would it be The Bagley Beep? Like a sort of quiet little noise that doesn’t shock you. Like your dryer buzzer? – 6:17 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Marvin Bagley is going into a season of uncertainty in Sacramento, but he’s out on the court working and he hasn’t been a distraction in camp. If anything, he’s bringing the same vibe the rest of the squad is bringing. pic.twitter.com/7frFAHiPDQ – 4:03 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings forward Marvin Bagley III is headed for free agency after failing to sign a rookie extension before Monday’s deadline. Here’s why his qualifying offer could drop from $14.8 million to $7.2 million – and why the Kings control the price tag.
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 12:41 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Deadline passes with no contract extension for Kings’ Marvin Bagley III. What happens now?
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 8:05 AM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
With Marvin Bagley not reaching a rookie extension with the Kings, as expected, the 22-year-old will enter next summer as a free agent. If the Kings extend a $14.8 million qualifying offer, he would be restricted. If they pass on the QO, he is an unrestricted free agent. – 7:12 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Sources tell Marc Stein no new deal is expected for Kings forward Marvin Bagley III before today’s 3 p.m. PT deadline for his rookie-scale contract extension. Bagley is headed for restricted free agency, as we explained here.
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 12:58 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Saturday’s glimpse into practice with the Sacramento Kings, with training camp in the rearview and the season opener approaching Wednesday in Portland.
Today featured a 3-point shootout with De’Aaron Fox & Tyrese Haliburton vs. Marvin Bagley & Davion Mitchell. pic.twitter.com/k7j4sdDuym – 6:43 PM

More on this storyline

Jason Jones: Marvin Bagley III said he’s not surprised to still be a King. Said he’s where God wants him to be. -via Twitter @mr_jasonjones / September 27, 2021

The 76ers were widely believed to be holding out for a chance to acquire Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers, but Lillard recently said he isn’t leaving Portland, “not right now at least.” As for Sacramento, sources have suggested the 76ers would only be willing to consider an offer that includes De’Aaron Fox or Tyrese Haliburton. The Kings are unlikely to part with either player, but they can offer Buddy Hield, a prolific 3-point shooter who would space the floor for Joel Embiid; Marvin Bagley III, a former No. 2 pick who has yet to reach his potential; and other assets, including multiple first-round draft picks. -via Sacramento Bee / August 31, 2021

League sources said earlier this week that Sacramento is also exploring the market for Marvin Bagley III. -via The Ringer / July 29, 2021