Sacramento, California – Monte McNair has parted ways with the Sacramento Kings as the team’s general manager, sources familiar with the matter revealed recently. The decision came following discussions between both parties, ultimately resulting in a mutual agreement. The Kings concluded their season with a disappointing 120-106 defeat against the Dallas Mavericks in the No. 9 versus No. 10 play-in tournament game at home on Wednesday night.
During his five-year tenure with the Kings, McNair achieved remarkable success, receiving the NBA Executive of the Year award in 2023. His leadership guided the team to a 48-34 record that year, breaking a 16-year playoff drought. Under McNair’s guidance, the Kings reached 40 or more wins for three consecutive seasons, a significant improvement from their performance before his arrival in 2017.
Prior to McNair’s tenure, the Kings struggled with a .362 win percentage, ranking as the second-worst team in the NBA from 2006-07. However, under McNair’s leadership, the team’s win percentage surged to .488, demonstrating a notable improvement in their performance on the court. McNair’s departure from the Kings follows the recent resignation of assistant GM Wes Wilcox, who accepted the position of general manager for the University of Utah’s men’s basketball team after serving five seasons in the Sacramento front office.
The changes in the Kings’ front office highlight a shift in leadership within the organization, as they look towards the future and aim to build on the progress made under McNair’s guidance. The search for a new general manager will undoubtedly be a critical decision for the Kings as they seek to maintain their upward trajectory in the competitive NBA landscape. With McNair and Wilcox’s departures, the Kings face significant decisions ahead as they navigate the offseason and prepare for the challenges of the upcoming season.