In a significant organizational shift, Monte McNair has officially left his position as the general manager of the Sacramento Kings, as confirmed by sources to ESPN. This decision was a mutual agreement between McNair and the team.

Performance Overview

McNair’s tenure with the Kings spanned five seasons, during which he was credited with revitalizing the franchise. His most notable accomplishment came in the 2022-2023 season when he was awarded the NBA Executive of the Year after guiding the Kings to a remarkable 48-34 record. This win-loss record marked the end of the team’s 16-year playoff drought, a record for the longest active period without a postseason appearance in the NBA.

Under McNair’s leadership, the Kings achieved notable consistency, winning 40 or more games in three consecutive seasons. Prior to his arrival, the franchise had not reached the 40-win milestone since the 2005-06 season, reflecting a major turnaround under his management.

During McNair’s leadership, the team’s win percentage improved significantly to .488, compared to a stark .362 from 2006-2007 until his appointment—ranking as the second-lowest in the NBA during that time.

Recent Developments

The Kings’ recent campaign concluded in disappointment with a 120-106 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA play-in tournament, indicating challenges that likely influenced the club’s decision-making process moving forward.

This shakeup follows a similar departure in the front office, with assistant general manager Wes Wilcox leaving just weeks earlier to take on the general manager role at the University of Utah’s men’s basketball program.