Canadian Bhullar waived by Kings to trim roster

Bhullar was born in Toronto and played two seasons for New Mexico State. Elaine Thompson/AP

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Kings waived Canadian centre Sim Bhullar, guard Deonte Burton and forward David Wear to reduce their roster to 15 players.

The Sacramento Kings have picked up the 2015-16 option on guard Ben McLemore’s contract.

General manager Pete D’Alessandro announced the move Sunday. McLemore averaged 8.8 points and 2.9 rebounds in 26.7 minutes last season as a rookie. McLemore was picked seventh overall by Sacramento in the 2013 draft.

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