The Kings’ roster at a glance
OMRI CASSPI
FORWARD, No. 18
▪ Height: 6-9 ▪ Weight: 225
▪ Age: 26
▪ Experience: Sixth season
▪ Prior to NBA: Maccabi Tel Aviv, Israel
▪ Comment: Popular player returns to add three-point shooting and energy to a team that desperately needs both.
DARREN COLLISON
GUARD, No. 7
▪ Height: 6-0 ▪ Weight: 175
▪ Age: 27
▪ Experience: Sixth season
▪ Prior to NBA: UCLA
▪ Comment: The Kings are looking for stability, playmaking and defense from their new point guard, add some words here pleae.
DeMARCUS COUSINS
CENTER, NO. 15
▪ Height: 6-11 ▪ Weight: 270
▪ Age: 24
▪ Experience: Fifth season
▪ Prior to NBA: Kentucky
▪ Comment: This could be the season Cousins makes his first All-Star team and leaves no doubt he’s the best center in the NBA.
REGGIE EVANS
FORWARD, No. 30
▪ Height: 6-8 ▪ Weight: 245
▪ Age: 34
▪ Experience: 13th season
▪ Prior to NBA: Iowa
▪ Comment: Evans adds grit on the court and a much-needed veteran presence in the locker room.
RUDY GAY
FORWARD, No. 8
▪ Height: 6-8 ▪ Weight: 230
▪ Age: 28
▪ Experience: Ninth season
▪ Prior to NBA: Connecticut
▪ Comment: Great wing scorer will be asked to do more as a leader and defender in his first full season with the Kings.
RYAN HOLLINS
CENTER, No. 5
▪ Height: 7-0 ▪ Weight: 240
▪ Age: 30
▪ Experience: Ninth season
▪ Prior to NBA: UCLA
▪ Comment: The Kings were looking for athleticism and defense off the bench at center, and they believe they have that in Hollins.
CARL LANDRY
FORWARD, No. 24
▪ Height: 6-9 ▪ Weight: 248
▪ Age: 31
▪ Experience: Eighth season
▪ Prior to NBA: Purdue
▪ Comment: Injuries prevented Landry from being the reliable scorer off the bench the Kings expected when he signed before last season.
RAY McCALLUM
GUARD, No. 3
▪ Height: 6-3 ▪ Weight: 190
▪ Age: 23
▪ Experience: Second season
▪ Prior to NBA: Detroit
▪ Comment: McCallum came on strong at the end of his rookie season, but he will have a hard time finding playing time as the third point guard.
BEN McLEMORE
GUARD, No. 23
▪ Height: 6-5 ▪ Weight: 195
▪ Age: 21
▪ Experience: Second season
▪ Prior to NBA: Kansas
▪ Comment: The athletic guard needs be a more consistent shooter and defender this season.
ERIC MORELAND
FORWARD, No. 25
▪ Height: 6-10 ▪ Weight: 218
▪ Age: 22
▪ Experience: Rookie
▪ Prior to NBA: Oregon State
▪ Comment: The Kings hope the standout from summer league can develop into a contributor, especially on defense.
RAMON SESSIONS
GUARD, No. 9
▪ Height: 6-3 ▪ Weight: 190
▪ Age: 28
▪ Experience: Eighth season
▪ Prior to NBA: Nevada
▪ Comment: The veteran adds experience and versatility at guard, and the kings will play him at both spots.
NIK STAUSKAS
GUARD No. 10
▪ Height: 6-6 ▪ Weight: 205
▪ Age: 21
▪ Experience: Rookie
▪ Prior to NBA: Michigan
▪ Comment: His three-point shooting, ability to handle the ball and heady play will earn him playing time.
JASON THOMPSON
FORWARD, No. 34
▪ Height: 6-11 ▪ Weight: 250
▪ Age: 28
▪ Experience: Seventh season
▪ Prior to NBA: Rider
▪ Comment: The longest-tenured Kings player came into camp in the best shape of his career looking to establish his spot in the rotation.
DERRICK WILLIAMS
FORWARD, No. 13
▪ Height: 6-8 ▪ Weight: 240
▪ Age: 23
▪ Experience: Fourth season
▪ Prior to NBA: Arizona
▪ Comment: The second overall pick from the 2011 NBA Draft still needs to prove he is a consistent shooter, rebounder and defender.
This story was originally published October 25, 2014 at 5:00 AM with the headline "The Kings’ roster at a glance."