Sim Bhullar and the Sacramento Kings are about to make NBA history . The Kings are signing Bhullar to a 10-day contract that will make him the league 's first player of Indian descent , a person with knowledge of the deal said on Wednesday . The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Kings are not expected to announce Bhullar 's deal until Thursday , when David Wear 's 10-day contract expires and a roster spot opens up . Sim Bhullar is set to become the NBA 's first player of Indian descent with the Sacramento Kings . The 7-foot-5 , 360-pound Bhullar is being called up from the team 's NBA Development League affiliate , the Reno Bighorns . The 22-year-old centre will be on the roster on Friday when the Kings host the New Orleans Pelicans . Bhullar ( right ) in action for New Mexico State Aggies during a match in Washington last year .
Sim Bhullar is set to sign a 10-day contract with the Sacramento NBA . The 22-year-old will become the Kings 's first player of Indian descent . Bhullar will be on the roster when the NBA host New Orleans Pelicans .