Tag: Monte McNair
Sean Cunningham: Kings GM Monte McNair …
Sean Cunningham: Kings GM Monte McNair on relieving Alvin Gentry of his head coaching duties: “The entire Kings organization is grateful for the leadership of Alvin Gentry, who stepped up when he got the call mid-season. We appreciate his leadership on and off the court.”
Multiple sources told The Bee there is …
Multiple sources told The Bee there is a sense that the dynamic has changed in Sacramento since the Kings hired current general manager Monte McNair to replace Divac in September 2020. One of the team’s minority owners said he believes McNair is calling the shots without interference. “I’ve looked people in the eye and said, ‘We know this has been a problem. Is it a problem today?’ They’re telling me it’s not,” he said. “Does Vivek have the right to approve trades or give his input? Yeah, but I don’t believe Vivek is micromanaging Monte. I believe Monte is in charge and has total control.”
Interim Kings coach Alvin Gentry knows …
Interim Kings coach Alvin Gentry knows his days in Sacramento could be numbered, but that is a conversation for another day. Gentry, who was appointed head coach when Luke Walton was fired in November, said he has yet to meet with general manager Monte McNair to discuss his future with the team and the possibility of returning next season.
“There would be no reason whatsoever to …
“There would be no reason whatsoever to discuss it right now,” Gentry said. “The season is going to be over in the next two weeks and then from there, we’ll sit down and talk and figure out the direction that everything should be taken.”
Scott Agness: Kings GM Monte McNair on …
Scott Agness: Kings GM Monte McNair on the belief that other teams didn’t know Tyrese Haliburton was available via trade: “Maybe don’t believe everything that’s out there. We do our due diligence. Anytime there’s a player that we think can help us, we go kick the tires on that player.”
Jason Anderson: Monte McNair on …
Jason Anderson: Monte McNair on Fox/Sabonis: “We think his skillset complements De’Aaron. De’Aaron’s skillset complements him. And Domas’ skillset complements just about everybody. He might have been able to get me some open shots out there, so we’re excited to see those two guys together.”
James Ham: “In this league it’s tough. …
Dave Mason: Monte McNair on the Kings …
Mark Jones: Haliburton was “shocked” …
Mark Jones: Haliburton was “shocked” when informed of the deal by his representatives and then moments later by GM Monte McNair. He’s packing his belongings and is heading to Indianapolis tomorrow. The overriding impression with TeamHaliburton is that the Kings “really wanted Sabonis”