Omri Casspi said he would like to return to Sacramento next season, Cowbell Kingdom reports. "I love it here," Casspi said. "I want to come back here. My agent knows that. I know that. I love it here."

Casspi said he would like to return to Sacramento next season, Cowbell Kingdom reports. "I love it here," Casspi said. "I want to come back here. My agent knows that. I know that. I love it here."

Analysis:

Casspi came to Sacramento on a minimum contract and developed into a valuable contributor, particularly after George Karl took over the reins. He's averaging just 8.9 points and 3.9 rebounds on the season, but over the last two weeks those numbers jump to 19.9 points and 5.8 rebounds in 34.0 minutes. Casspi is also shooting a career-best 40.2 percent from deep this season. "I think it's a little bit of everything," Casspi said of the change in his game. "I think him (Karl) giving me the confidence to play. It's not a fluke. It's me playing out there and doing what I do. I feel confident. I think I grew a lot." The Kings have not tipped their hand with regards to their future plans for Casspi, but it seems likely they'll, at the very least, explore the possibility of bringing him back on a new deal.