Kings Exercise 16-17 Option On Ben McLemore

[RealGM Wiretap]

The Sacramento Kings have picked up the 2016-17 option on guard Ben McLemore’s contract.

Entering his third NBA campaign, the 6-5 guard averaged 12.1 points (.437 FG%, .358 3pt%, .813 FT%), 2.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 32.6 minutes per contest in starting all 82 games he played in last season.

Via RealGM Staff Report

[nba2k16]

That's a bit premature... :|

[enderwilson]

Good investment for the future. Show's Ben that we we have confidence in him as he matures. If he turns into a stud, then he's likely to remember how we thought so highly of him. If not, then we aren't breaking the bank keeping him around in the short term.

[Pedro]

He wouldnt even start for another team outside of the Sixers. Very inconsistent even with cobsistent minutes and lack of other options on the Kings last season, rxcluding Cousins & Gay. Mmmaybe he does a little better beside Rondo, but I highly doubt that. Belineli should start over him.