The Sacramento Bee reports that Keon Clark is happy to be joining a winning team with a bright future. "I'm excited to be here," the 6-foot-11 Clark said after his signing was announced. "Not too often do you get to go from a playoff team to another playoff team with championship potential."

Clark signed a one-year contract for the $4.5 million mid-level salary cap exception. The deal has an option for another season, said Clark's agent, Jim Mourer.

Kings coach Rick Adelman said Clark gives the team "a lot more versatility. Having him adds depth up front," Adleman said. "He can block shots off the ball. He runs the floor and has developed into a good offensive player."

Clark became an unrestricted free agent in late July when the Raptors rescinded their $3 million qualifying offer, which would have given them the right to match an offer from another team. He played in 81 of 82 regular-season games for Toronto last season and averaged 11.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and a team-leading 1.5 blocked shots in just 27 minutes per game. He made 49 percent of his field-goal attempts and 67.4 percent of his free-throw attempts.

Clark has had some trouble off the court. He was ticketed in late July for possessing approximately a gram of marijuana in his hometown of Danville, Ill. He was cited two years ago for a similar offense. Clark, who was not arrested, has an Aug. 22 court appearance and if found guilty could be fined from $250 to $1,500.

"Everbody makes mistakes," Clark said of his recent troubles. "I'm a small town guy and things happen in a small town when you do big things and it was pretty much blown out of proportion."