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Thompson growing dependable

CBSSports.com Fantasy — For the second time in his five-year career, Kings forward Jason Thompson appeared in all 82 games in the 2012-13 season. He remained one of the Kings' few reliable options on both sides of the ball, averaging 10.9 points and 6.7 rebounds per game, while playing 27.9 minutes per game. Thompson is expected to remain the team's starting power forward next season.

April 25, 2013

Jason Thompson wins Kings 2013 Oscar Robertson Triple Double Award

Kings Blog | Sacramento Bee — I'm still flying back from OKC, but here is the press release from the Kings on the latest honor for Jason Thompson: SACRAMENTO, CALIF., Apr. 16, 2013 - In honor of one of the NBA's all-time greats, the Sacramento Kings...

Sacramento Kings April 16, 2013

Kings beat Hornets to end 5-game home skid

Sun HeraldJohn Salmons had 22 points, and Jason Thompson and Marcus Thornton each added 20 to help the Sacramento Kings snap a four-game losing streak with a 121-110 victory over the…Click to Continue »

New Orleans Hornets April 10, 2013

Recap: Sacramento vs. New Orleans

Sun HeraldJason Thompson tallied 20 points as three different players reached the 20-point plateau for the Sacramento Kings who coasted past the New Orleans Hornets, 121-110, Wednesday night at Sleep Train…Click to Continue »

New Orleans Hornets April 10, 2013

Thornton's shot blocked; Kings suffer fourth straight loss

Sacramento Bee — The last time the Kings needed a late basket in a close game, it was March 30 against the Los Angeles Lakers. Paul Kitagaki Jr. pkitagaki@sacbee.com Memphis' Mike Conley, right, drives against the Kings' Jason Thompson. Conley scored 25 points. Kings forward Chuck Hayes, right, grabs the ball from Memphis guard Mike Conley on Sunday at Sleep Train Arena. Paul Kitagaki Jr. pkitagaki@sacbee.com

Sacramento Kings April 8, 2013

In-game blog: Kings vs. Grizzlies

Kings Blog | Sacramento Bee — THIRD QUARTER Grizzlies 68, Kings 64 Foul trouble figures to play a big part in how this game is decided. Jason Thompson has five fouls and DeMarcus Cousins has three. The Grizzlies have three players with three fouls. The Kings...

Sacramento Kings April 7, 2013

Kings Blog: The Morning After: Thompson frustrated at being held out of fourth quarter

Sacramento Bee — Kings forward Jason Thompson was about as controversial (while remaining diplomatic) as he ever gets in discussing his absence in the fourth quarter. Kings power forward Jason Thompson (34) reacts after being called for a foul during the game between the Sacramento Kings and the Los Angeles Lakers at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Saturday, March 30, 2013.

Sacramento Kings March 31, 2013

In-game blog: Kings vs. Lakers

Kings Blog | Sacramento Bee — FIRST QUARTER Kings 37, Lakers 25 The Kings are shooting 71.4 percent to jump out to an early lead over the Lakers. The Kings made 15 of 21 shots, led by Jason Thompson. Thompson made five of his six shots...

Sacramento Kings March 30, 2013

Kings notes: Thompson improves his perimeter defense

Sacramento BeeJason Thompson has started a career-high 71 of 72 games he's played for the Kings this season.

Sacramento Kings March 28, 2013

Thompson returns quickly

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Kings forward Jason Thompson was able to play Thursday against the Timberwolves, despite being forced to leave the team's previous game Tuesday after receiving stitches. He played 21 minutes in the game due to foul trouble, finishing with four points, four rebounds and a blocked shot in a 101-98 win.

March 21, 2013

Thompson to play Thursday

CBSSports.com Fantasy — The Sacramento Bee reports that Kings forward Jason Thompson is expected to start Thursday's game against Minnesota. Thompson left Tuesday's game against the Clippers after he took an elbow to the face and received stitches near his eye.

March 21, 2013

Thompson leaves after stitches

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Kings forward Jason Thompson took an elbow to the face from DeAndre Jordan of the Clippers on Tuesday night. Thompson went to the locker room and returned with stitches near his eye. He never got back into the game, however, and finished with just two points and two boards over 15 minutes. He is day to day.

March 20, 2013

Thompson shooting well

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Kings forward Jason Thompson enjoyed another productive shooting performance as he scored in double figures for the second straight game Tuesday night against the Nuggets. Thompson went 9 of 11 shooting from the field as he finished with 18 points and six rebounds in a 120-113 defeat. He also chipped in with two assists and a steal while logging 29 minutes of game action.

March 6, 2013

Thompson doubles up in big win

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Kings forward Jason Thompson enjoyed one of his more efficient games of the season in Sunday's contest against the Bobcats. Thompson went 6 of 8 shooting from the field and a perfect 6 of 6 from the free throw line. He finished with 18 points and 14 rebounds in a 119-83 victory. He also chipped in with two steals while logging 28 minutes of game action.

March 4, 2013

Salmons, Kings trounce Bobcats

Sacramento BeeJohn Salmons scored 19 of his game-high 22 points in the third quarter as the Kings posted their biggest blowout of the season, a 119-83 trouncing of the Charlotte Bobcats on Sunday at Sleep Train Arena. The Kings' Isaiah Thomas steals the ball from Charlotte's Gerald Henderson. Kings forward Jason Thompson dunks for two of his 18 points against Charlotte. Thompson also had 14 rebounds.

Sacramento Kings March 4, 2013

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Jason Thompson Photos

  • Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) is fouled by Sacramento Kings center Cole Aldrich (45) as he shoots between Aldrich and forward Jason Thompson (34) in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 15, 2013. Oklahoma City won 104-95 The Associated Press
    Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) is fouled by Sacramento Kings center Cole Aldrich (45) as he shoots between Aldrich and forward Jason Thompson (34) in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 15, 2013. Oklahoma City won 104-95. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
  • Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots in front of Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson (34) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 15, 2013. Thunder forward Nick Collison (4) and center DeMarcus Cousins (15) are at right The Associated Press
    Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots in front of Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson (34) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 15, 2013. Thunder forward Nick Collison (4) and center DeMarcus Cousins (15) are at right. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
  • Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson (34) is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) as he shoots in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 15, 2013 The Associated Press
    Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson (34) is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) as he shoots in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
  • Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) and Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson (34) get tangled up during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Houston. The Rockets won 121-100 The Associated Press
    Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) and Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson (34) get tangled up during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Houston. The Rockets won 121-100. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)
  • Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson (34) shoots against Houston Rockets center Greg Smith (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Houston The Associated Press
    Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson (34) shoots against Houston Rockets center Greg Smith (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)
  • San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, top, dunks against Sacramento Kings' Jason Thompson during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, April 12, 2013, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 108-101 The Associated Press
    San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, top, dunks against Sacramento Kings' Jason Thompson during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, April 12, 2013, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 108-101. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
  • Sacramento Kings' Jason Thompson, right, shoots over San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, April 12, 2013, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 108-101 The Associated Press
    Sacramento Kings' Jason Thompson, right, shoots over San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, April 12, 2013, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 108-101. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
  • Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson, left, battles for the rebound with New Orleans Hornets guard Greivis Vasquez, of Venezula, during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, April 10, 2013. The Kings won 121-110 The Associated Press
    Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson, left, battles for the rebound with New Orleans Hornets guard Greivis Vasquez, of Venezula, during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, April 10, 2013. The Kings won 121-110.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)