Carmichael Dave provides update on Mike Brown-Kings extension talks

May 23, 2024, 9:09 AM

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There have been whispers–and reports–that Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown is looking to secure an extension this summer.

Brown, who is entering the final guaranteed season of his four-year deal (mutual option for 2025-26), is reportedly hoping for a multi-year extension with an average annual value of around $10 million.

According to a report issued by Sactown Sports’ Carmichael Dave on Thursday morning, an extension for Brown appears “imminent,” and it seems the deal is a matter of “when, not if.”

On the Mike Brown front, all signs pointing to an imminent extension.

Likely 3 years in the 9-11 per range.

Am told it’s more of a “when” not if.

— Carmichael Dave (@CarmichaelDave) May 23, 2024

Head coaches around the NBA have been receiving larger pay-days, with Detroit Pistons head coach and 2021-22 NBA Coach of the Year Award winner Monty Williams ($78.5 million over six years) and two-time Coach of the Year winner Mike Budenholzer ($50 million over five years with the Phoenix Suns) inking big deals in recent memory.

Brown, a fellow two-time Coach of the Year Award winner (unanimously in 2022-23 with Sacramento), is next in line for a pay raise.

Shortly following Dave’s report, The Athletic’s Sam Amick joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross to discuss the likelihood that Brown and the Kings will reach an agreement on an extension.

Plus: Sam and Dave look around the league as head coaching openings in Cleveland and Los Angeles will take center stage in the coming weeks.

Topics Discussed: Mike Brown & NBA head coaching vacancies

Dave reports that an extension for Mike Brown is “imminent”. Deal could be in the three-year, $9-11 million per season range
Sam says that he feels an extension for Brown is inevitable
“It has seemed like the Kings are willing to do what it takes to keep him.”
The Cleveland Cavaliers have parted ways with head coach JB Bickerstaff
JJ Redick is reportedly a strong candidate to become the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers
Caitlyn Clark is bringing more attention to the WNBA–both positive and negative
Diving into the late-game drama from T-Wolves vs. Mavericks

Listen to The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross from 6 – 10 a.m. PST, Monday through Friday, on Sactown Sports 1140.

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When is the next NBA off-season date of interest?

The NBA Draft is now a two-night event.

Wednesday, June 26th, will act as the first night of the 2024 NBA Draft, where the Sacramento Kings will make their first-round selection (13th). The second round of the draft will be held on Thursday, June 27th, where the Kings will use its 45th overall pick.

Sacramento hasn’t had a first-round pick since 2022, when it selected Iowa product Keegan Murray with the fourth overall pick.

Stay locked into Sactown Sports for all of your Kings draft coverage, including player profiles, reports regarding pre-draft workouts, draft night coverage, and much more.

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