"Since the NBA lockout began July 1, Kings coaches and executives had met numerous times to discuss how they would eventually approach free agency.

Wednesday, the talk was finally put into action.

A tentative agreement was reached Saturday to end the 149-day lockout and must be ratified by owners and players. The league announced late Tuesday that it would allow teams to contact players' agents and open facilities to players.

Teams and players, however, cannot come to terms and sign contracts until Dec. 9."