Luc Mbah a Moute

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SACRAMENTO, CA - The Sacramento Kings today announced that free agent forward Luc Mbah a Moute has failed a physical examination administered by team medical staff. Subsequent to that finding, his contract signed on July 14 has been voided, according to Kings Vice President of Basketball and Franchise Operations Vlade Divac.

Mbah a Moute, 6-8, 230-pound forward is averaging 6.8 points (.444 FG%, .299 3PT%, .665 FT%), 4.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game in 466 career contests with four teams; Milwaukee (2008-09 – 2012-13), Sacramento Kings (2013-14), Minnesota Timberwolves (2013-14) and Philadelphia 76ers (2014-15).

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Kings Void Mbah a Moute Contract

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Kings Sign Casspi and Mbah A Moute

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SACRAMENTO, CA -- The Sacramento Kings today signed free agent forwards Omri Casspi and Luc Mbah a Moute (BAH-ah MOO-tay), according to Vlade Divac, Vice President of Basketball and Franchise Operations. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed.

Casspi averaged 8.9 points per game on career-highs of field goal percentage (.489), three-point field goal percentage (.402) and free throw percentage (.733) in 2014-15 for the Kings. The 6-9, 225-pound forward was originally drafted by Sacramento in the first round of the 2009 NBA Draft (23rd overall) and has averaged 7.9 points (.432 FG%, .356 3PT%, .684 FT%), 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game in 394 career contests for three teams: Sacramento Kings (2009-10 – 2010-11, 2014-15), Cleveland Cavaliers (2011-12 – 2012-13), and the Houston Rockets (2013-14).

Mbah a Moute, 6-8, 230-pound forward is averaging 6.8 points (.444 FG%, .299 3PT%, .665 FT%), 4.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game in 466 career contests with four teams: Milwaukee (2008-09 – 2012-13), Sacramento Kings (2013-14), Minnesota Timberwolves (2013-14) and Philadelphia 76ers (2014-15). Selected in the second round (37th overall) by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2008 NBA Draft, Mbah a Moute averaged a career high 9.9 points (.395 FG%, .307 3PT%, .589 FT%), 4.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game in 67 games in 2014-15 for the 76ers.

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Kings Sign Omri Casspi and Luc Mbah A Moute

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SACRAMENTO, CA ---- The Sacramento Kings announced today the acquisition of forward Derrick Williams from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for forward Luc Mbah a Moute (BAH-ah MOO-tay), according to Kings General Manager Pete D'Alessandro.

"We're excited to acquire a player with Derrick's skillset," said D'Alessandro. "He will add size, length and serve as a scoring threat in our frontcourt. We also want to thank Luc for his contributions during the short time he was a King. We wish him the best."

Williams, a 6-8, 240-pound forward, is averaging 4.9 points (35.2 FG%, 13.3 3pt%, 87.5 FT%), 2.4 rebounds and 14.7 minutes per game in 11 games off the bench this season. Selected by Minnesota with the second overall pick of the 2011 NBA Draft, Williams is averaging 10.1 points (42.0 FG%, 29.8 3pt%, 70.8 FT%), 4.9 rebounds, 0.5 assists and 22.6 minutes per game in 155 career games in three seasons, all with Minnesota.

Mbah a Moute was acquired by the Kings from the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for two future second-round picks on July 12, 2013. This season, Mbah a Moute is posting 4.4 points (46.9 FG%, 33.3 3pt%, 69.2 FT%), 3.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.00 steals and 21.8 minutes per game in nine games of which five he started for the Kings this season. Mbah a Moute has career averages of 6.8 points (46.0 FG%, 29.2 3pt%, 67.9 FT%), 5.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 25.0 minutes per game in 344 contests over six NBA seasons with Milwaukee (2008-09 – 2012-13) and Sacramento (2013-14). The 6-8, 230-pound forward from Cameroon was selected by the Bucks in the second round (37th overall) of the 2008 NBA Draft.

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Kings Acquire Derrick Williams

SACRAMENTO ---- The Sacramento Kings announced today the acquisition of forward Luc Mbah a Moute (BAH-ah MOO-tay) from the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for two future second-round picks, according to Kings General Manager Pete D’Alessandro.

“Luc is one of the premier defenders in the game today, with a proven ability to guard a variety of different scoring threats on a nightly basis,” said D’Alessandro. “His versatility in this respect will go a long way in helping us improve dramatically on the defensive end of the floor. We’re excited to welcome Luc to the Kings family.”

Mbah a Moute appeared in 58 games (started 45) for the Bucks last season, accruing averages of 6.7 ppg (.401 FG%, .351 3pt%, .571 FT%) and 4.4 rpg in 22.8 mpg. He is averaging 6.9 points (.401 FG%, .290 3pt%, .679 FT%), 5.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 25.1 minutes per game in 335 career contests over five NBA seasons with Milwaukee (2008-09 – 2012-13). The 6-8, 230-pound forward from Cameroon was selected by the Bucks in the second round (37th overall) of the 2008 NBA Draft.

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Kings Sign Omri Casspi and Luc Mbah A Moute

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