Kings general manager Monte McNair is on the hot seat entering the play-in tournament, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. McNair, who was hired as Sacramento’s general manager in September 2020, helped the franchise end its long playoff drought in 2023, but the team hasn’t progressed as hoped since then. The Kings were eliminated in the play-in tournament in 2024 … [Read more...] about Kings’ Monte McNair On Hot Seat
Community Shootaround: Wednesday Play-In Team Futures
Wednesday evening will see four teams in very different places fight for the opportunity to earn the No. 8 seeds in their respective conferences. For the third straight season, the 39-43 Bulls will be squaring off against the 37-45 Heat in a play-in tournament game. This year, however, Chicago seems to have the edge. Per BetOnline, the Bulls are a marginal favorite as the home … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Wednesday Play-In Team Futures
Kings Parting With GM Monte McNair, Assistant Coach
After five years together, the Kings and general manager Monte McNair have mutually agreed to part ways, per Sam Amick of The Athletic (Twitter link). The news broke just minutes after Sacramento was upset at home by the Mavericks, 120-106, in the West’s No. 9 vs. No. 10 play-in tournament game on Wednesday, ending the Kings’ season. As ESPN’s Shams Charania writes, McNair’s … [Read more...] about Kings Parting With GM Monte McNair, Assistant Coach
Warriors Notes: Butler, Curry, Layoff, Odds, Kuminga
Jimmy Butler took full advantage of the Grizzlies’ decision to use center Zach Edey as the primary defender on him during Tuesday’s play-in game. Butler feasted on the matchup, erupting for 38 points on 12-for-20 shooting, seven rebounds, six assists and three steals in the Warriors’ 121-116 victory. “He just told me: ‘I don’t care who guards me. Just give me space. Give me the … [Read more...] about Warriors Notes: Butler, Curry, Layoff, Odds, Kuminga
Stockton Kings Win G League Title, Mason Jones Named Finals MVP
The Stockton Kings, Sacramento’s affiliate, claimed the 2024/25 G League title by winning the deciding game of a best-of-three series with the Osceola Magic on Monday. After losing Game 1 to Orlando’s G League affiliate last Tuesday, Stockton evened the series with a 144-126 victory on Friday and then knocked off Osceola 118-110 on Monday, with Dexter Dennis, Terry Taylor, and … [Read more...] about Stockton Kings Win G League Title, Mason Jones Named Finals MVP