It is indicative of either slow news week syndrome, or the changing fortunes of the Kings and the degree to which we all remain convinced that those changing fortunes will inevitably revert to their status quo, that the relatively minor melodrama surrounding Buddy Hield’s RFA extension has come to dominate the last 24 or so hours of the media cycle at home and abroad. Certainly the palpability of Buddy’s displeasure is the root of this. As is its suddenness. As is the degree to which it is seemingly out of character for a fan favorite franchise face.