--F-G Francisco Garcia signed a five-year extension. According to the Sacramento Bee, the deal is for $29.8 million with a team option in the final season. Garcia is coming off a breakout season, having proved himself as a quality sixth man who can play multiple positions and is a favorite of his teammates in the locker room.
--F Shareef Abdur-Rahim, who couldn't overcome nearly two years of nagging knee injuries, announced his retirement on Sept. 22 and didn't take long to transition into his next career. The 12-year veteran was added to the Kings' coaching staff as an assistant at the start of training camp and will primarily work with the team's big men. QUOTE TO NOTE: "The triangle and all of the intricacies of that offense are very difficult to learn because there are 100 reads. It's about reads, and it's going to take some time to get good at." -- Coach Reggie Theus, on his plan to implement on triangle offense.
