http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/4599 Recent articles about Desmond Mason en-us More photos » by Steve C Wilson - AP Browse more photos » Early last year, the Kings had what I believed to be a signature win -- at home over the Lakers. Before a raucous crowd, the Kings flew around the court, nailed tough shots, worked the ball around, and did just enough to vanquish the hated Lakers. Though Reggie Theus's second season had begun poorly overall, it was a glimmer of hope for the rest of the schedu... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:28:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Kings_Whip_Out_104_99_Win_Over_Jazz_in_SLC/1523484 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Kings_Whip_Out_104_99_Win_Over_Jazz_in_SLC/1523484 Kings request waivers on Desmond Mason Finally all is good in the world Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:18:17 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Kings_request_waivers_on_Desmond_Mason/1507592 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Kings_request_waivers_on_Desmond_Mason/1507592 The signing of Ime Udoka, like the signing of Desmond Mason before it, portends little for the Sacramento Kings. Udoka, like Mason, is an aging defensive roleplayer whose a bit of a drain on offense at a position where the Kings have plenty of talent. Udoka turned 32 years old last August, having only three seasons of real NBA experience. He served as Portland's starting small forward in the halycon Death to Z-Bo 2006-07, 32-win season. Udoka spent the last two seasons as a Bowen... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:16:15 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/A_Young_Team_With_an_Aversion_to_Youth/1507160 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/A_Young_Team_With_an_Aversion_to_Youth/1507160 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/A_Young_Team_With_an_Aversion_to_Youth/1507160 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/5/6576c2947dc1062dca6d2902d79ae3af548cf1ea/small/47.jpg Important note: All three of the people in this picture chose to be here. That is all.I received this picture in an e-mail from Basketbawful reader Adrian titled "Mr. Miyagi rues lack of Kings D." Here's what Adrian had to say:I've been a reader for a long time but have never written in, save for a couple comments. But now, since I bought the NBA broadband league pass this year, I can screencap ridiculous **** to my heart's content! Hopefully some of these may even grace... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:19:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Pat_Morita_is_in_hell_er_Sacramento/1506410 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Pat_Morita_is_in_hell_er_Sacramento/1506410 A quick bit of perspective on the Kings' signing of Ime Udoka today that my sources with knowledge of the situation say is a non-guaranteed veteran's minimum deal for the rest of the season (fully guaranteed on Jan. 10)... The succession of non-interest to interest can be found on some of my old Twitter feeds, as the Kings went from not inquiring about him after he was surprisingly cut from Portland on Oct. 22 to possibly postponing talks to giving the thumbs down on Oct. 23. Well s... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:31:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Udoka_signs_Mason_in_trouble/1501159 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Udoka_signs_Mason_in_trouble/1501159 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Udoka_signs_Mason_in_trouble/1501159 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/5/6576c2947dc1062dca6d2902d79ae3af548cf1ea/small/47.jpg OKLAHOMA CITY – Desmond Mason was the last Kings starter introduced Thursday night, and he received loud applause in a region that knows him well. Mason played college basketball at Oklahoma State. He was with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2008-09 before sustaining a season-ending knee injury in late January. Mason also played in Oklahoma City from 2005 to 2007 when the town became a second home for the displaced New Orleans Hornets after Hurricane Katrina. So it was a nice time for Ma... Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Oklahoma_City_cheers_for_Mason/1420414 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Oklahoma_City_cheers_for_Mason/1420414 More photos » by Sue Ogrocki - AP Browse more photos » I have very little subjective observation of Desmond Mason's defense to fall back on. I was not a particularly devout connosseiur of Milwaukee Bucks basketball much of this decade, and I only got a few non-Kings Thunder games in 2008-09. Mason does have a solid defensive reputation, though. What do the numbers tell us? If Mason will get a) minutes, or b) potent... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:46:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/On_Desmond_Masons_Defense/1312624 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/On_Desmond_Masons_Defense/1312624 The Kings signed F/G Desmond Mason to a one-year deal earlier this week, despite the Oklahoma State product having played in only 19 games for the Thunder a year ago. Sacramento coach Paul Westphal rationalized the pact, partially, by declaring, “The message I want to send to the young players and probably to the [...] Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:15:56 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Sactown_Royalty_Mason_Signing_Nonsensical/1197680 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Sactown_Royalty_Mason_Signing_Nonsensical/1197680 30Q asks the important questions about the Kings all through September. Sam Amick of the Sacramento Bee did the heavy lifting in getting Paul Westphal to explain the signing of Desmond Mason to a one-year, partially guaranteed deal. (The move, in the fashion it's defended by the coach, seems to be Westphal-driven. That's the feeling I get talked to others, as well.) Since Mason is now a King, it seems appropriate to ask a question about him. Hence, Desmond Mason? Really? ... Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:21:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/30Q_Desmond_Mason_Really/1193982 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/30Q_Desmond_Mason_Really/1193982 More photos » by Ben Margot - AP Browse more photos » I don't get it. The risk is small, sure -- it's been reported that Desmond Mason is a King on a one-year minimum salary contract. Mason will earn $1.187 million (assuming the contract is fully guaranteed), but the league will pay $362,000 of that, so the Kings will actually put out $825,000. But just because a move has little risk doesn't make it a good ... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:56:21 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Desmond_Mason_You_Make_No_Sense/1191001 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Desmond_Mason_You_Make_No_Sense/1191001 Free-agent swingman Desmond Mason met with the Sacramento Kings this week and could sign as soon as Thursday. Mason took a physical after meeting with Kings officials in Sacramento on Wednesday, a person with knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press. The preson spoke on condition of anonymity because a deal had not been signed. Mason played only 39 games last season for Oklahoma City, missing the second half of the season with a hyperextended right knee. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:06:52 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Report_Mason_close_to_deal_with_Kings/1190435 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Report_Mason_close_to_deal_with_Kings/1190435 Free-agent swingman Desmond Mason met with the Sacramento Kings this week and could sign as soon as Thursday. Mason took a physical after meeting with Kings officials in Sacramento on Wednesday, a person with knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press. Associated Press Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:18:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Free_agent_swingman_Desmond_Mason_met_with_the_Sacramento_Kings_this_week_and_could_sign_as_soon_as/1190149 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Free_agent_swingman_Desmond_Mason_met_with_the_Sacramento_Kings_this_week_and_could_sign_as_soon_as/1190149 by Chris TomassonFiled under: NuggetsThe Denver Nuggets took care of their initial top offseason priority when they re-signed center Chris "Birdman'' Andersen in July. But since then another avian-related need has emerged. That would be the wing position. In free agency, the Nuggets lost starting shooting guard Dahntay Jones to Indiana and top reserve small forward Linas Kleiza to Greece. Then the NBA suspended J.R. Smith, the heir apparent as a starter to Jones, for next season&... Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:08:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Desmond_Mason_a_Candidate_to_Fill_Denvers_Wing_Position_Need/1100555 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Desmond_Mason_a_Candidate_to_Fill_Denvers_Wing_Position_Need/1100555 Free agent Desmond Mason will not be returning to the Oklahoma City Thunder next season. Mason's agent, Roger Montgomery, confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday night that talks between the nine-year NBA veteran and the Thunder had broken down and the two sides wouldn't be agreeing on a new contract. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:54:29 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Agent_says_Mason_is_finished_with_Thunder/1016604 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Agent_says_Mason_is_finished_with_Thunder/1016604