Mar 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kent Bazemore (9) warms up before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers at the American Airlines Center. Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Kings sign forward Kent Bazemore to one-year deal

Originally posted on Hoops Rumors | By JD Shaw | Last updated 8/7/22

The Sacramento Kings have agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent swingman Kent Bazemore, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. It’s unclear whether the deal is guaranteed, but Bazemore is set to join Sacramento for the second time in his career.

Bazemore most recently played for the Lakers, appearing in just 39 games last season. He averaged 3.4 points and 1.8 rebounds in 14.0 minutes per contest, shooting 32 percent from the floor and 36 percent from deep.

Before that, the 33-year-old played for the Warriors, Hawks, Blazers and Kings. Along with the Kings, Bazemore holds two separate stints with the Warriors (2012-14 and 2020-21), plus the Lakers (2013-14 and 2021-22). He holds career averages of 8.2 points and 3.2 rebounds per game.

Sacramento is coming off a 30-52 season, missing the playoffs for an NBA record 16th straight season.

This article first appeared on Hoops Rumors and was syndicated with permission.

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