Samuel Dalembert needed time to adjust to his new role on a new time following his trade from Philadelphia to the Kings, but he is now a regular starter and anchors their defense. He seems to be happy with the Kings, but is noncommittal about his future as a free agent this offseason.

"I just want to let everything play out," Dalembert said. "See what's happening and see what's going on. You never know what's going to happen."

A potential lockout is one issue facing Dalembert, with a possible move to Anaheim for the Kings being another.

"I try to do my part and let the business side happen," Dalembert said. "We'll see."

Paul Westphal credits Dalembert with figuring out his role on offense.

"I knew he could score and he's always had good percentages," Westphal said. "He's not a one-on-one kind of player you run your offense through, but that doesn't mean he doesn't score.

"He scores as a counterpuncher, and he can get his opportunities with the ball when the defense adjusts when he's not the focus offensively, and he's very good at that."