25-year old power forward Jason Thompson has been playing well since he has been inserted into the starting lineup.  In his last five games, Thompson is averaging 8.6 points, 7.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game.  He has now played in 19 games (5 starts) so far this year for the Kings and he is averaging 20.1 minutes, 7.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game.  Chuck Hayes is getting close to a return to action and he will likely get his starting job back, but Thompson has filled in pretty well for him.