The Sacramento Kings and recently-waived free agent Omri Casspi are finalizing terms on a one-year, veteran's minimum contract, reports ESPN's Marc Stein. Casspi was waived by the New Orleans Pelicans after being traded in a package that also sent Omer Asik to New Orleans.
Kings, Omri Casspi finalizing 1-year, veteran’s minimum deal, according to report
Omri Casspi is finalizing a deal to return to the Kings.
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Casspi was drafted by the Kings in 2009 but was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers for J.J. Hickson in 2011. He's struggled to find a home in the NBA, averaging just 18.7 minutes per game last season with the Houston Rockets. This will be the fifth time Casspi will change teams.
Casspi cleared waivers after being released by the Pelicans, allowing the Kings to sign him to a veteran's minimum contract without needing to waive another player. It was believed Sacramento would have to waive big man Quincy Acy if they planned on acquiring Casspi.
The Kings can play Casspi at either forward position, giving them an off-the-bench role player who can run and space the floor.
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