Loren Woods Signs With The Kings

[George O'Brien]

http://www.insidehoops.com/nba_rumors.shtml

"Loren Woods will soon be a member of the Kings, according to his agent. Jason Levien, who represents the 7-foot-2 free-agent center, said his client and the Kings agreed to contract terms Saturday. Woods, a five-year veteran who has played sparingly throughout his career, is expected to fly to Sacramento on Monday. The deal is expected to be finalized Tuesday."

"Loren is bouncing off the walls, he's so excited," Levien said. "He really feels like this could be a good place for him."

"A league source said the deal is for one year, paying Woods between $950,000 and $1 million, while keeping the Kings' payroll below the luxury tax threshold of $65.42 million."

"In their search for a big man backup, the Kings also considered Michael Olowokandi, Kelvin Cato and former King Scot Pollard."

"According to the Seattle Times, the Kings also had contacted the Sonics about a trade for 23-year-old Chris Wilcox." Sacramento Bee

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Loren Woods won't get much time in Sacramento, but at this point he's happy to have an NBA job. Woods for his career, which began in 2001 with the Minnesota Timberwolves, has averaged 2.6 points and 3.3 rebounds on 41.8% shooting... I think Michael Olowokandi, Kelvin Cato and Scot Pollard will all find jobs before the seasons starts, but they all may have to take near-minimum contracts