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Garcia Officially Signs Extension With Kings

The Sacramento Kings signed swingman Francisco Garcia to a multi-year contract extension, announced Monday by Kings’ President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Garcia, a three-year NBA veteran, amassed career averages of 8.1 points (.440 FGs, .357 3FGs, .792 FTs), 2.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game through 225 outings with the Kings. His best year, statistically, occurred during the 2007-08 campaign when he averaged 12.3 points (.462 FGs, .391 3FGs, .779 FTs), 3.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game over 79 contests. Garcia started in 20 games last season (2007-08), averaging 16.4 points (.448 FGs, .370 3FGs, .798 FTs), 4.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. He recorded a career-high 31 points in 35 minutes at Phoenix on November 21, 2007.

Via Press Release


Kings Unveil Updated Jerseys

The Kings revealed a new look for the 2008-09 season on Saturday with a number of players modeling their altered jerseys.

"They are much lighter," Beno Udrih said. "I like the colors ... and they are a little different than last year. They say 'Sacramento' on (the home jersey) and not 'Kings.' I don't know how they will be when we sweat, but for right now, they're great."

Via Sacramento Bee


Report: Garcia Signs 5-Year Extension With Kings

Sacramento guard Francisco Garcia has signed a five year extension with the Kings, according to a report by ESPN.com

The deal is worth $23 million over four years with a fifth-year player's option worth $7 million.

"I still have a lot of things to prove this year, I have to raise my level of play," Garcia told ESPNdeportes.com. "It will be different, we don't have Ron Artest anymore, and I am prepared because the team expects a lot from me."

"I am preparing real hard to show everyone, and especially Sacramento, that they made a sound investment," Garcia said. "I am confident that we are going to do a good job and that we are going to have a good season."

Via ESPN


Kings Sep 2008 Archive

  • Garcia Agrees To Extension With Kings

    Francisco Garcia has agreed in principle to a five-year contract extension with the Kings worth $29.8 million.

  • Kings Could Get Cap Relief From Abdur-Rahim

    If NBA doctors confirm that Shareef Abdur-Rahim's knee injury was the reason for his retirement, the Kings would get salary cap relief for the 2009-10 season.

  • Abdur-Rahim Retires After 12 Seasons

    Shareef Abdur-Rahim announced his retirement from the NBA on Monday.

  • Kevin Martin Continues To Work Hard

    Kevin Martin has worked out with David Thorpe, his personal coach, every offseason for the last seven years, and he hopes to come away more ready than ever for the NBA season.

  • Retirement A Possibility For Abdur-Rahim

    Retirement is a strong possibility for Kings' forward Shareef Abdur-Rahim as his 31-year-old body begins to wear down.

  • Kings, Garcia Not Close To Extension

    The Kings have until Oct. 31 to agree to terms on a contract extension with Francisco Garcia, but they don't appear to be close to a deal.