Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Martin, center, shoots between Golden State Warriors' C.J. Watson, left, and Monta Ellis during the third quarter of an NBA preseason game in Sacramento, Calif. , Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. The Kings beat the Warriors 101-94. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Martin, center, shoots between Golden State Warriors' C.J. Watson, left, and Monta Ellis during the third quarter of an NBA preseason game in Sacramento, Calif. , Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. The Kings beat the Warriors 101-94.

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  1. Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Martin, center, shoots between Golden State Warriors' C.J. Watson, left, and Monta Ellis during the third quarter of an NBA preseason game in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. The Kings beat the Warriors 101-94.
  2. Sacramento Kings forward Kenny Thomas, right, is fouled by Portland Trail Blazers forward Juwan Howard during the third quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009. The Trail Blazers beat the Kings 89-86.
  3. Sacramento Kings forward Kenny Thomas, right, is fouled by Portland Trail Blazers forward Juwan Howard during the third quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009. The Trail Blazers beat the Kings 89-86. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli.
  4. Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Martin, left, shoots over Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, right, during the third quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009. The Trail Blazers beat the Kings 89-86. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli.
  5. Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni, of Argentina, left, shoots over Portland Trail Blazers forward Dante Cunningham during the second quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009. The Trail Blazers beat the Kings 89-86.
  6. Sacramento Kings head coach Paul Westphal watches the action against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009. The Trail Blazers beat the Kings 89-86.
  7. National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern speaks to media about the visiting exhibition game of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  8. National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern speaks to media about the visiting exhibition game of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  9. David Stern, commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), speaks during a press conference in Taipei on October 8, 2009 shortly before the start of a game. Denver Nuggets were to take on the Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly here in the first-ever NBA game played in Taiwan.
  10. David Stern (R), commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) attends a press conference with Taipei Mayor Hau Long-bin in Taipei on October 8, 2009 shortly before the start of a game. Denver Nuggets were to take on the Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly here in the first-ever NBA game played in Taiwan.
  11. David Stern (R), commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) holds a basketball with Taipei Mayor Hau Long-bin as they attend a press conference in Taipei on October 8, 2009 shortly before the start of a game. Denver Nuggets were to take on the Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly here in the first-ever NBA game played in Taiwan.
  12. National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern speaks to media about the visiting exhibition game of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  13. Golden State Warriors' Monta Ellis goes up for the basket as Los Angeles Clippers DeAndre Jordan guards during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in Oakland, Calif. The Warriors beat the Clippers 108-101.
  14. Golden State Warriors' Monta Ellis sits down for a interview during the NBA basketball team's media day Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, in Oakland, Calif.
  15. OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Monta Ellis #8 of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Portland Trail Blazers during an NBA game at Oracle Arena on November 20, 2009 in Oakland, California.
  16. OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Monta Ellis #8 of the Golden State Warriors defends against Joel Przybilla #10 of the Portland Trail Blazers during an NBA game at Oracle Arena on November 20, 2009 in Oakland, California.

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