Kings sign veteran Mason

Is he the Desmond Mason of old or the old Desmond Mason? That's the question the Kings signed on to have answered Thursday, when they added the 31-year-old renowned high flier to their youth-filled roster and upped the competitive ante on the training camp session that begins Sept. 29. Mason, the former Oklahoma City Thunder swingman who is entering his 10th season, was grounded by a right knee hyperextension on Jan. 28 and underwent arthroscopic surgery days later. Now he must prove to the Kings that his career can be airborne again, as none of the $1.18 million in his one-year deal is guaranteed. Kings coach Paul Westphal hopes to enjoy a déjà vu experience, as he coached the then-boundless rookie in Seattle in 2000 before being fired 15 games into the season. "The biggest question is, 'Are we going to see the Desmond Mason of three years ago, or are we going to see somebody who really can't play anymore?' " Westphal said. "...