The Sacramento Kings Retain Harrison Barnes

Harrison Barnes, the forward for the Sacramento Kings and a pivotal figure in the team's ascent to Western Conference prominence, has reached an agreement on a new three-year contract extension worth $54 million, according to his agent, Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management, as reported by ESPN on Thursday.

This deal ensures that Barnes will remain with the Kings and avoids him becoming an unrestricted free agent, solidifying his position as one of the organization's most reliable and beloved players.

During the Kings' journey to the Western Conference playoffs, the 31-year-old Barnes showcased his skills, averaging 15 points per game and displaying an impressive 55% shooting accuracy on two-pointers, marking the second-highest percentage of his career, as revealed by ESPN Stats & Information research.

Notably, Barnes was among the select group of players to start all 82 regular-season games the previous season, joining Brooklyn's Mikal Bridges and Chicago's Nikola Vucevic in this achievement.

Ever since Harrison Barnes joined the Sacramento Kings through a trade in February 2019, he has consistently maintained an impressive average of 15.4 points per game. His significant contributions played a pivotal role in the Kings' triumphant end to their 16-year playoff drought, securing a coveted spot in the Western Conference playoffs as the formidable No. 3 seed. Adding to his value, Barnes brings invaluable experience from his time as a member of the Golden State Warriors, where he won the NBA championship in 2015.