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• Why McNair is unfazed Kings didn't upgrade on defense this offseason

Sacramento Kings general manager Monte McNair spoke on the idea that his team didn't upgrade on defense this offseason....2024
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• Are Kings complete? McNair details offseason options after DeRozan

Kings GM Monte McNair shared where Sacramento's offseason stands after landing NBA star DeMar DeRozan....2024
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• Western Notes: Carter, Suns, Nunez, Thunder, Jazz
Kings first-round pick Devin Carter will miss both the California Classic and Las Vegas Summer Leagues due to a left shoulder injury, writes Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee (subscription required). General manager Monte McNair acknowledged after drafting Carter last week that the former Providence guard was dealing with a shoulder ailment and said the […]...2024
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• McNair explains Kings' trade discussions involving No. 13 pick

Kings general manager Monte McNair addressed the rumors that Sacramento discussed trading away the No. 13 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft....2024
• Kings brass feels urgency to sustain success, take next step forward

The Kings have won at least 46 games the last two seasons, but GM Monte McNair understands that isn't good enough anymore. The bar has been raised in Sacramento and the team needs to figure out how to clear it next season....2024
• Domantas Sabonis Says Kings ‘Better’ Re-Sign Malik Monk

During an interview with NBA reporter Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Domantas Sabonis said the Sacramento Kings “better” re-sign Malik Monk. Monk becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer. “We better keep him,” Sabonis said. “I think there’s no excuse. I’ll talk to Monte (McNair) and Vivek (Ranadivé). We’ve got to keep him. He’s a big piece for […] The po...2024
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• Western Notes: Carter, Suns, Nunez, Thunder, Jazz
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• Domantas Sabonis Reportedly Underwent Thumb Surgery
Kings center Domantas Sabonis, who suffered an avulsion fracture in his right thumb last season, underwent a surgical procedure to address the injury, according to Lithuanian national team head coach Kazys Maksvytis. The Kings have been cagey about providing updates on Sabonis’ thumb during the offseason, with general manager Monte McNair declining to comment in […]...2023
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"But under a winning GM in Monte McNair, the likely Coach of the Year in Mike Brown, and alongside more talented teammates, Barnes has been a key contributor toward the Kings breaking their 16-year playoff drought."

2022
"General manager Monte McNair has amassed more quality and depth than Sacramento has seen in years."

2021
"Monte McNair's recent comments to the media suggest Sacramento will enter the 2021-22 campaign with its roster as is."

2020
"Kings hire Rockets executive Monte McNair as new head of basketball operations, per report"

2018
"Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced today that Monte McNair has been promoted to assistant general manager."

2017
"In this role, Gupta will work closely with Morey and his executive staff of Gersson Rosas, Monte McNair, Eli Witus, and Jimmy Paulis."

• Western Notes: Carter, Suns, Nunez, Thunder, Jazz
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• Domantas Sabonis Says Kings ‘Better’ Re-Sign Malik Monk
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• Pacific Notes: McNair, Dinwiddie, Pelinka, George
Many NBA observers expected the Kings to make a big move before the trade deadline. Instead, they basically stood pat. GM Monte McNair explained that in a market with more buyers than sellers, the price tags for doing business were very high. Plus, the new CBA has made teams, including the Kings, more cautious about […]...2024
• Kings riding ‘maintain-improve' philosophy after quiet trade deadline

Kings general manager Monte McNair spoke to the media Friday to discuss why Sacramento didn't make any major moves at this season's NBA trade deadline....2024
• Kings Expected To Be Aggressive In Trade Talks This Season

The Sacramento Kings aren't content with just snapping their playoff drought last season. Sacramento intends for making the postseason to be a regular thing. To make that happen, they are expected to be aggressive in trade talks this season, according to Shams Charania of FanDuel. The Kings are expected to be involved in discussions for any star-level player that comes on the market. That could in...2023
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• McNair explains why Kings traded for ‘winner' Jones in draft
Kings general manager Monte McNair explained the decision to trade for Xavier guard Colby Jones....2023
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• McNair explains why Kings traded for ‘winner' Jones in draft
Kings general manager Monte McNair explained the decision to trade for Xavier guard Colby Jones....2023
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• Kings’ Monte McNair Named Executive Of The Year
Having constructed the roster that snapped a record-setting 16-year playoff drought, Kings general manager Monte McNair has been named the NBA’s Executive of the Year for the 2022/23 season, the league announced today. McNair, who controversially sent ascendant guard Tyrese Haliburton to Indiana in a blockbuster deal for Domantas Sabonis at last season’s trade deadline, […]...2023
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• Kings' Monte McNair Named NBA Executive Of The Year

Monte McNair of the Sacramento Kings has been named the NBA Basketball Executive of the Year. McNair received 16 first place votes, while Koby Altman of the Cleveland Cavaliers received seven. Justin Zanik, Calvin Booth and Brad Stevens rounded out the top-5. The Kings broke their playoff drought and finished the regular season as the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference. Behind the play of De'Aa...2023
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• Pacific Notes: Barnes, Booker, Craig, D. Green, Myers
Kings forward Harrison Barnes will be an unrestricted free agent this summer and head coach Mike Brown is among those hoping the 30-year-old doesn’t go anywhere, according to Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee. Brown made it clear that he’ll leave the roster decisions to general manager Monte McNair and assistant GM Wes Wilcox, but […]...2023
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• Monte McNair pinpoints Kings' biggest priority heading into NBA offseason
Kings general manager Monte McNair spoke with reporters about what he believes to be the biggest priority for the team heading into the offseason....2023
• Harrison Barnes survived years of losing to help teach the Kings how to win
Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images Former NBA champion Harrison Barnes providing leadership for the surging Kings as they head into the NBA playoffs for the first time in nearly two decades. The news of Harrison Barnes being traded came in the middle of a game, trickling down from Twitter to the bench in a real-time game of telephone. Cameras caught the moment it hit Barnes that h...2023
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• Kings exercise team option for 2023-24 season on Davion Mitchell
The Sacramento Kings have exercised their team option for the 2023-24 season on guard Davion Mitchell, according to Kings General Manager Monte McNair. Selected by the Kings with the ninth overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, Mitchell earned 2021-22 NBA Rising Stars team honors as he averaged 11.5 points and 4.2 assists while shooting … Continue reading "Kings exercise team option for 2023-24...2022
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• Sacramento Kings sign Kent Bazemore and Quinn Cook
The Sacramento Kings have signed Kent Bazemore and Quinn Cook, according to General Manager Monte McNair. Bazemore spent the 2020-21 season with the Golden State Warriors before joining the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2021-22 season. Cook appeared in 11 regular season games (eight starts) for the Stockton Kings last season, averaging 23.7 points, 5.8 … Continue reading "Sacramento Kings sign ...2022
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• Sacramento Kings sign Chima Moneke
The Sacramento Kings have signed forward Chima Moneke, according to General Manager Monte McNair. During the 2021-22 campaign, Moneke competed in 52 games for BAXI Manresa, averaging 14.1 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 23.5 minutes per game. The 6-6 forward earned Basketball Champions League MVP honors averaging 13.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.6 … Continue reading "Sacramento Kings s...2022
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• Sacramento Kings sign Neemias Queta and rookie Keon Ellis to two-way contracts
The Sacramento Kings have signed center Neemias Queta and rookie guard Keon Ellis to two-way contracts, according to General Manager Monte McNair. During his rookie season, Queta appeared in 14 games with Sacramento as a Two-Way player, averaging 3.2 points (.447 FG%, .647 FT%), 2.2 rebounds, 0.4 assists, 0.1 steals and 8.6 minutes per game. … Continue reading "Sacramento Kings sign Neemias ...2022
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• With 4th pick in 2022 NBA draft, Kings selected Keegan Murray
The Sacramento Kings last night selected Keegan Murray from Iowa with the fourth overall pick in NBA Draft 2022, according to General Manager Monte McNair. Murray joins the Kings after averaging 23.5 points (.554 FG%, .398 3PT%, .747 FT%), 8.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 31.9 minutes per game in 35 games (all starts) … Continue reading "With 4th pick in 2022 NBA draft, Kings select...2022
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• Sacramento Kings waive forward Louis King
The Sacramento Kings have waived forward Louis King, according to General Manager Monte McNair. In two seasons (2020-22), King appeared in 16 games (one start) with Sacramento as a Two-Way player, averaging 5.6 points (.395 FG%, .316 3pt%, .813 FT%), 1.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 11.8 minutes per game. Sacramento’s roster now stands at 16 … Continue reading "Sacramento Kings waive forward Lo...2022
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• Sacramento Kings sign Ade Murkey to a 10-day contract
The Sacramento Kings have signed guard Ade Murkey to a 10-day contract, according to General Manager Monte McNair. Undrafted in the 2020 NBA Draft, Murkey is averaging 11.8 points (.436 FG%, .475 3pt%, 818 FT%), 3.0 rebounds and 27.0 minutes in 12 games for Sacramento’s NBA G League affiliate, Stockton Kings. He has earned this … Continue reading "Sacramento Kings sign Ade Murkey to a 10-day...2021
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• Kings sign Emmanuel Mudiay to a 10-day contract
The Sacramento Kings have signed guard Emmanuel Mudiay to a 10-day contract, according to General Manager Monte McNair. Selected as the seventh overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft by the Denver Nuggets, Mudiay has accrued career averages of 11.0 points (.401 FG%, .323 3pt%, .744 FT%), 2.9 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 23.9 minutes per … Continue reading "Kings sign Emmanuel Mudiay to a 10-day con...2021
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• Harrison Barnes survived years of losing to help teach the Kings how to win
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• Sacramento Kings sign rookie Keegan Murray
The Sacramento Kings have signed rookie forward Keegan Murray, according to General Manager Monte McNair. “Keegan is an incredibly versatile, well-rounded player with a high basketball IQ,” said McNair. “He will be a tremendous asset to our team and we are excited to welcome him to the Kings family.” The fourth overall selection in the … Continue reading "Sacramento Kings sign rookie Keegan ...2022
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• Sacramento Kings sign Davion Mitchell to his rookie contract
The Sacramento Kings have signed rookie guard Davion Mitchell to a contract, according to General Manager Monte McNair. “We are thrilled to welcome Davion to the Kings family,” said McNair. “His ability to score, facilitate and defend, combined with great character, elite work ethic and competitive makeup, represents exactly what we will continue to build … Continue reading "Sacramento Kings...2021
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• Kings sign rookie guard Tyrese Haliburton
The Sacramento Kings have signed rookie guard Tyrese Haliburton to a contract, according to General Manager Monte McNair. “We are thrilled to have drafted Tyrese and excited to welcome him to the Kings family,” said McNair. “He is an incredibly talented athlete whose shooting, creative passing and ball handling skills combined with his ability to … Continue reading "Kings sign rookie guard T...2020
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• Harrison Barnes survived years of losing to help teach the Kings how to win
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• Why McNair believes Vezenkov will surprise NBA in first season
Kings general manager Monte McNair broke down what his expectations are for newly signed big man Sasha Vezenkov in his first NBA season....2023
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• Kings give general manager McNair extension

After orchestrating a remarkable franchise renaissance, Sacramento GM Monte McNair agreed to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced....2023
• Sources: Kings GM McNair gets contract extended

After orchestrating a remarkable franchise renaissance, Sacramento general manager Monte McNair has agreed on a contract extension, sources told ESPN on Tuesday, with a Kings team that has risen to third place in the Western Conference....2023
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• Pacific Notes: Barnes, Booker, Craig, D. Green, Myers
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• McNair named NBA's top exec after Kings' leap

Kings general manager Monte McNair is the 2022-23 NBA Executive of the Year after assembling a squad that finished 48-34 and snapped a 16-year playoff drought....2023
• 1 Kings player in danger of losing starting job in 2022-23 NBA training camp

When NBA training camp opens on September 27, the Kings will face some fascinating position battles and roster selections. General manager Monte McNair has amassed more quality and depth than Sacramento has seen in years. This is maybe the deepest they have been since the Kings’ previous playoff appearance in 2006. Some expect the Kings […] The post 1 Kings player in danger of losing s...2022
• Domantas Sabonis Says Kings ‘Better’ Re-Sign Malik Monk
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• Kings Expected To Be Aggressive In Trade Talks This Season
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• Kings Notes: Defense, Sabonis, Barnes, Vezenkov, Murray
The Kings‘ 118.6 offensive rating this season was easily the best mark in the NBA, but their 116.0 defensive rating was the worst of any of the 16 teams that made the playoffs. It’s no surprise then that general manager Monte McNair identified upgrading the defense as a top priority for Sacramento this offseason, per […]...2023
• Kings GM Monte McNair voted Executive of the Year by peers
He put together the coaching staff and roster that snapped the Kings' playoff drought....2023
• Kings GM Monte McNair named 2023 NBA Executive of the Year after team breaks playoff drought

McNair built a roster that got the Kings back to the playoffs for the first time since 2006...2023
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• Kings’ Monte McNair Wins NBA Executive of Year; Cavs’ Koby Altman Runner-Up
The Kings made the playoffs for the first time in 17 years, and GM Monte McNair was the man behind the plan. For his efforts, McNair has been named NBA Executive of the Year, the league announced in a press release on Wednesday. McNair won the award in a landslide, garnering 16 first-place votes. Cavaliers […] The post Kings’ Monte McNair Wins NBA Executive of Year; Cavs’ Koby Al...2023
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• Kings’ Monte McNair named Executive of the Year

Having constructed the roster that snapped a record-setting 16-year playoff drought, Kings general manager Monte McNair has been named the NBA’s Executive of the Year for the 2022-23 season....2023
• McNair named NBA's top exec after Kings' leap
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• Kings GM Monte McNair voted Executive of the Year by peers

He put together the coaching staff and roster that snapped the Kings' playoff drought....2023