Kings, GM Monte McNair split over decision-making tension
NY Post
The final whistle had barely sounded on the Kings’ season and their general manage was out the door.
Sacramento and its general manager mutually parted ways after a season-ending 120-106 loss to the Mavericks in the play-in tournament Wednesday, according to multiple reports.
McNair agreed to the divorce due to concern over losing decision-making power, according to The Athletic, with a verdict on interim coach Doug Christie looming following Mike Brown’s dismissal and questions about his role in acquiring DeMar DerRozan and Zach Lavine this season.
“McNair didn’t want to fire Brown, league sources said, and there are internal questions about whether he really wanted to sign DeRozan or trade for LaVine,” the outlet reported.
“Tension also existed in recent days between McNair and the ownership group about Christie’s future with (owner Vivek) Ranadive viewed as the Christie backer.”
McNair is just two seasons removed from winning NBA Executive of the Year after ending the franchise’s first playoff berth since 2006, and he spent five seasons running the team’s basketball operations.
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