"Kings coach Paul Westphal has no reservations using Tyreke Evans at point guard, shooting guard or small forward, depending on the matchup.

The most intriguing of those options is small forward.

Evans, 6-foot-6, isn't as tall as many opposing small forwards. Nevertheless, Westphal believes Evans can match up on the perimeter well at forward.

"He's not a big three (small forward), but he's got threes guarding him most of the time anyways, and he can guard them," Westphal said. "He's got strength and quickness."

Westphal occasionally has used Evans at small forward with Beno Udrih and Pooh Jeter in the backcourt.

The problem the Kings have with that lineup is the small backcourt. Jeter is generously listed at 5-11, and Udrih is listed at 6-3.

"Tyreke can fill in at the one (point guard), two (shooting guard) or three pretty effortlessly on both ends of the floor," Westphal said. "It's more about if we can defend with a smaller backcourt."

Another homecoming – Jeter is originally from Southern California but played in college at Portland.

Jeter said he knew of more than 20 friends who planned to attend his first game as a professional in Portland against the Trail Blazers.

Even though Jeter played four seasons at Portland, Monday night was his first game at the Rose Garden."