Sacramento Kings Part Ways With Monte McNair, Hire Scott Perry
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JANUARY 27: General manager Monte McNair (right) of the Sacramento Kings looks on ... More before the game between the Orlando Magic and the Sacramento Kings at Amway Center on January 27, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
After losing to the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA play-in tournament last night, the Sacramento Kings have mutually parted ways with General Manager Monte McNair according to Shams Charania. After five seasons, the Kings have decided to move in another direction in their front office.
McNair was the architect behind the Kings playoff drought breaking season in 2023, where they earned a playoff berth for the first time in 16 seasons. McNair's time with the team was highlighted by the most success they had seen since the 2000's. Although Sacramento had a record of 195-205 with McNair at the helm, his time there is still seen as a success. He led Sacramento to consecutive 40 win seasons, another achievement they haven't seen in over a decade. McNair accelerated the timeline of the team when he traded Tyrese Haliburton for Domantas Sabonis, kicking off their path toward the playoffs. After their playoff berth in 2023 the Kings have spiraled back down, missing the postseason in the next two seasons, while also trading star guard De'Aaron Fox in the process. With Sacramento having little wiggle room for improvement at this juncture, McNair and ownership decided to end things amicably.
Sacramento has already found their next general manager, finalizing a deal with the heavily experienced Scott Perry. Perry, who was formerly employed with the Knicks will take on the Sacramento Kings job and try to transform them into a respectable team. Perry's time with the New York Knicks did not go well, but he must have done something right in order for Sacramento to hand him the keys at this time.
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