As the injury-riddled Memphis Grizzlies searched for anyone healthy enough to take on some minutes late last season, they turned to journeyman point guard Jordan Farmar, and he played solidly. He averaged 9.2 points per game, shot 35 percent from three, and had a PER of 13.2 (below the league average but not unreasonable for a backup).
The coach there was Dave Joerger, who is now with the Kings. Sacramento could be scrambling for point guard depth the first couple months of the season as anointed starter Darren Collison pled guilty to a domestic violence charge and is expected to face a lengthy (20+ games) suspension to start the season.
You see where this is going. From the well-connected David Pick.
Source: Sacramento agreed on deal with Jordan Farmar - finished season under Dave Joerger in Memphis.
— David Pick (@IAmDPick) September 13, 2016
The Kings have 14 guaranteed deals on the books right now, they can add one more. I’d be surprised if this deal is fully guaranteed for the entire season, but it is reasonable to think Farmar could be on the roster opening day.
After Collison, the Kings have Ty Lawson and Isaiah Cousins at the point. Lawson likely gets the start, but Joerger will be looking for someone who can give him consistent, quality minutes.
