It was a quick front-office transition for the Sacramento Kings this offseason. Just hours after their 2024-25 season ended with a play-in loss to the Dallas Mavericks, general manager Monte McNair was fired.
Players will still be in the building taking care of their final post-game duties when then-interim (since named permanent) head coach Doug Christie called the players into a meeting.
Obviously, the organization knew its desired direction given the hasty hiring of Scott Perry, who is making his return to California’s capital after a brief first stint.
Well, it didn’t take long for McNair to find a new home either. According to ESPN‘s Shams Charania, the former executive of the year “is joining the Los Angeles Clippers in an advisor role.”
Former Sacramento Kings general manager Monte McNair, the 2022-23 NBA executive of the Year, is joining the Los Angeles Clippers in an advisor role, sources tell ESPN.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 16, 2025
McNair will be working underneath Clippers GM Trent Redden along with President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank.
But his puffy jackets will be staying in the Pacific division, even if he’s back to being fully behind the scenes.
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With new general manager Scott Perry, assistant general manager B.J. Armstrong, and head coach Doug Christie all being signed to their new positions in the early stages of the offseason, all eyes will soon shift to how this Kings roster is constructed for the 2025-26 season.
Here’s a look at Sacramento’s two-way contract players who will become free agents at the end of this month:
Two-way contracts: Mason Jones & Isaiah Crawford
High-scoring guard Mason Jones, the reigning NBA G League Finals MVP, will be a restricted free agent this summer, as will forward Isaiah Crawford.
Jones just put the finishing touches on an impressive season with the Stockton Kings, where he averaged 23.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game while posting 47/41/83 shooting splits over 20 games.
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Sacramento Kings Free Agent Profile: Mason Jones & Isaiah Crawford
What’s next for the Sacramento Kings offseason?
Although the Sacramento Kings do not own a first-round pick, they are in the process of preparing for June 25-26th’s 2025 NBA Draft.
Sacramento’s first-round pick was finally conveyed to Atlanta in what was the final ripple effect from the 2022 offseason trade that brought Kevin Huerter to the Kings.
While they won’t select in the first round, Sacramento owns the 42nd pick in the draft, meaning they will select at least one player on Day 2 (June 26th) of the draft.
Be sure to keep up on all Sacramento Kings offseason news right here on Sactown Sports 1140, with live on-air coverage every Monday-Friday from 6 am to 6 pm PT.
Upcoming offseason schedule for the Sacramento Kings:
Wednesday, June 25th – 2025 NBA Draft
Monday, June 30th – NBA free agent negotiations can begin
Sunday, July 6th – NBA free agents can officially sign with teams
July 10th-20th – Las Vegas NBA Summer League
August TBD – Release of 2025-26 regular season schedule
September TBD – Start of NBA training camps for the 2025-26 season
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