NBA official: The Sacramento Kings have signed veteran center Mason Plumlee to a contract that runs until the end of the season.

According to official NBA trade records, the Sacramento Kings have officially signed Mason Plumlee. James Hamm, host and team reporter for "Locked On Kings," revealed on X that the two sides have reached an agreement on a seven-month non-guaranteed contract.

The Sacramento Kings have had a less than ideal start to the season, sitting second to last in the Western Conference with a record of 1 win and 10 losses after 11 rounds. With Ben Simmons and 2025/26 Rookie of the Year center Maxim Reno both sidelined with injuries, their lack of depth in the frontcourt rotation has become increasingly apparent.

For the Kings, Plumlee's arrival will inject experience and stability into the rotation. Hamm also emphasized that the signing was not due to Domantas Sabonis or Presius Achiuwa suffering major injuries.

The 36-year-old Plumlee is a 2.13-meter tall, 115-kilogram center who entered the NBA in 2013 as the 22nd overall pick in the first round. He has played for the Brooklyn Nets, Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, and San Antonio Spurs, accumulating 880 regular season games. He averaged 7.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 21.6 minutes per game, with a field goal percentage of 59.6%.

Plumlee also played 77 playoff games, averaging 3.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 13.9 minutes per game, with a field goal percentage of 48.8%. His most notable playoff achievement to date is undoubtedly leading the Nuggets to the Western Conference Finals in 2022.

Since leaving the Spurs this summer, Plumlee has been a free agent. After a five-month wait, he has finally earned the opportunity to return to the NBA.

With the contract officially finalized, Plumlee will be entering his 14th NBA season. According to official sources, he will wear jersey number 24 for the Sacramento Kings.

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