We see life in pink in Sacramento. The Kings are exceeding expectations by maintaining the heights of the Western Conference, displaying surprising consistency and could well pose as serious competitors in mid-April. A great architect of this success, General Manager Monte McNair could be rewarded with a contract extension.
Surprise question! Everyone releases their preview and gives us their predictions for the Kings season! Come on, let’s pull out his cards, and we’ll see who ordered a defective crystal ball. It took a certain amount of confidence to dare to rank the Kangz in the West’s Top 6 before the start of the regular season, a confidence that even the most hardcore Kings community fans haven’t had for a long time (about 17 years, randomly). It is clear that the group lives well in the Californian capital, and that Monte McNair is there for nothing. The owner of the franchise, Vivek Ranadivé, seems perfectly aware of the benefits that his new GM has brought since his arrival in September 2020 and could well extend the latter shortly.
Monte McNair reportedly could be getting a contract extension soon https://t.co/9pUPcJ0Bfe
— Kings on NBCS (@NBCSKings) December 19, 2022
We learn today via Marc Stein from New York Times – in The Stein Line – that “hopes are growing for an extension from Kings GM Monte McNair as early as the start of 2023.” According to the insider, the fact that this extension has still not been recorded is also a surprise within the League. Well, it has the merit of being clear: the head of the franchise has done a real good job at Sacto, and deserves a reward. When asked about the possibility of a contract extension, the main party replied:
“My family and I love the city of Sacramento […] but my focus is more on winning and continuing our good momentum” Monte McNair for Sacramento Bee
However, the GM’s decision to trade his nugget Tyrese Haliburton (accompanied by Buddy Hield) in Indianapolis in order to recover Domantas Sabonis inside had aroused many reactions, as the leader seemed promised to a bright future. Since he put on the Pacers bob, Thérèse has been enjoying it, and is currently the best passer in the NBA with 10.7 caviars per game. But Domas is also enjoying his new franchise, and his association with the fastest fox in the West, De’Aaron Fox, delights fans at the Golden 1 Center. With the Kings still among the top five in Western Conf, the two amigos could even end up in the All-Star game together (which would be a first since 2004 for Sacramento).
The Kings are going straight this season and Monte McNair could logically seek a contract extension to continue building the Sacramento project over time. The sun continues to shine in California.
Source texte : Sacramento Bee / New York Times