Jason Thompson Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz, Speculation Surrounding Kings Forward
With the Sacramento Kings adrift in the Western Conference, Jason Thompson might be looking for a way out.
The 28-year-old power forward could be on the trade block very soon.
Continue for updates.
Yahoo's Marc J. Spears: Thompson Wants Out of Sacramento
Sunday, Feb. 15
Yahoo Sports' Marc J. Spears reported that Jason Thompson might try to force a trade ahead of the Feb. 19 deadline:
"The camp for Kings forward Jason Thompson would like to get him traded before Thursday's deadline, a source said.
— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) February 16, 2015"
Jason Jones of The Sacramento Bee indicated that if the Kings had their way, however, Thompson would've been traded already:
According to Spotrac, Thompson will make a little over $6.4 million in 2015-16 and $6.8 million in 2016-17. While that's not an insignificant amount, his cap figure isn't completely unwieldy so as to scare off potential suitors.
Thompson's performance on the court has left a little to be desired, though. He's playing 24.7 minutes a night for Sacramento, averaging 5.6 points on 46.8 percent shooting and 6.3 rebounds. According to Basketball-Reference, his 9.0 PER is the lowest of his career.
With a lesser role on a playoff contender, Thompson might be able to find the efficiency he's lacked over the last few years.
