FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2009 file photo, Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson, right, crashes into Golden State Warriors center Shaun Pruitt as he drives to the basket during the third quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game in Sacramento, Calif. Thompson, who was the Kings' first-round draft pick in 2008, is among a group of young players the team is counting on to spur a turnaround after last season's 17-65 record. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2009 file photo, Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson, right, crashes into Golden State Warriors center Shaun Pruitt as he drives to the basket during the third quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game in Sacramento, Calif. Thompson, who was the Kings' first-round draft pick in 2008, is among a group of young players the team is counting on to spur a turnaround after last season's 17-65 record.

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  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. PHOENIX - OCTOBER 30: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors lays up a shot over Amar'e Stoudemire #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the NBA game at US Airways Center on October 30, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 123-101.
  8. PHOENIX - OCTOBER 30: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns during at US Airways Center on October 30, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 123-101.
  9. Golden State Warriors guard Monta Ellis (8) and New Orleans Hornets guard Darren Collison, left, collide in the fourth quarter of their preseason NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. The Warriors defeated the Hornets 126-92.
  10. Golden State Warriors guard Monta Ellis, right, reaches in for the ball as Sacramento Kings guard Beno Udrih, of Slovenia, drives by during the fourth quarter of an NBA preseason game in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. The Kings beat the Warriors 101-94.
  11. Golden State Warriors' Shaun Pruitt, left, and Stephen Jackson, center, try to trap Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans (13) during the third quarter of an NBA preseason game in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. The Kings beat the Warriors 101-94.
  12. Golden State Warriors' Andris Biedrins (15) fouls Phoenix Suns' Earl Clark during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Indian Wells, Calif., on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009. The Warriors won 104-101.
  13. Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson (34) shoots over New Orleans Hornets defenders Emeka Okafor (50) and David West (30) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. The Kings won 112-96.
  14. Sacramento Kings' Jason Thompson (34) reacts to having a foul called against him in the final minutes of a NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 in Houston. The Rockets won 113-106.
  15. Sacramento Kings' Jason Thompson (34) loses his balance and the ball defended by Houston Rockets Shane Battier, left, and Chuck Hayes (44) during the first half of a NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 in Houston.
  16. Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson (34) reacts after being called with a foul against Dallas Mavericks guard Quinton Ross, bottom rear, in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Dallas. The Mavericks won 104-102.

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