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Jason Thompson Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz, Speculation Surrounding Kings Forward

Joseph ZuckerFeb 15, 2015

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.

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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:

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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.