The Sacramento Kings experienced a frustrating 2024-25 NBA season. They acquired DeMar DeRozan on July 8, 2024, along with Zach LaVine on February 3, 2025. However, this approach did not yield the desired results, as the team was unable to attain a playoff position.
In light of these developments, it is pertinent to consider whether the Kings require a complete rebuild following the disappointing outcomes of the DeRozan and LaVine partnership.
Several NBA analysts have commented on the Kings’ situation following the team’s disappointing season. NBA Insider Ahmed reported, “Sacramento Kings front office really seen Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan be failures in the Eastern Conference and said let them be total failures here in the West.”
Sacramento Kings front office really seen Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan be failures in the Eastern Conference and said let them be total failures here in the West.
— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) April 17, 2025
The Sacramento Kings deadass have no future. Not even one young guy you look on that team and say “yeah he’s the future of that team.”
— nick (@nsitto2) April 17, 2025
They need a HARD reset this summer.
Another NBA insider named Nick on X (formerly Twitter) shared his thoughts on the situation with the Kings. He stated, “The Sacramento Kings deadass have no future. Not even one young guy you look on that team and say “yeah he’s the future of that team.” They need a HARD reset this summer.”
Kings’ General Manager Monte McNair Parts Ways With Franchise
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The Sacramento Kings recently played against the Dallas Mavericks in a high-stakes Play-In tournament matchup at the Golden 1 Center. DeMar DeRozan shone brightly, putting up an impressive 33 points along with 2 assists and 7 rebounds.
Domantas Sabonis played a vital role, logging 37 minutes on the court while contributing 11 points, 5 assists, and securing 13 rebounds. Zach LaVine also delivered a noteworthy performance, scoring 20 points, dishing out 9 assists, and grabbing 3 rebounds. However, despite these commendable performances, the Kings ultimately fell short against the Mavericks, ending the game with a score of 106-120.
This disappointing outcome triggered unexpected news: as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Sacramento Kings and general manager Monte McNair have mutually decided to part ways.
The Sacramento Kings and general manager Monte McNair are mutually parting ways, sources tell ESPN. McNair spent five seasons running the Kings, winning NBA executive of the year in 2023 when Sacramento went 48-34 and snapped a record 16-year drought to make the playoffs. pic.twitter.com/off3QWsZnU
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 17, 2025
McNair had a distinguished five-season stint as general manager, earning the NBA Executive of the Year title in 2023. During that season, Sacramento achieved a record of 48-34 and ended a 16-year playoff drought.
