Monte McNair on signing DeMar DeRozan & the Kings offseason

Jul 15, 2024, 8:49 AM

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As the NBA’s Summer League action continues to unfold in Las Vegas, Nevada, there is still plenty of buzz surrounding the Sacramento Kings.

One week removed from a head-turning sign-and-trade that brought six-time All-Star talent DeMar DeRozan to Sacramento, Kings general manager Monte McNair sat down with Sactown Sports’ Jason Ross to dive into a series of topics surrounding the Beam Team.

How did the DeRozan deal come to fruition? Does Monte feel that this current roster is good enough to compete in the loaded Western Conference? When did McNair feel confident that Malik Monk would re-sign?

Let’s dive in:

Topics Discussed: DeMar DeRozan, Malik Monk & Kings

Monte shares his thoughts on extending head coach Mike Brown
“He and his staff have done a great job… To retain Mike, we’re excited.”
Malik Monk is back on a four-year deal with Sacramento
McNair says that the process of keeping Monk started as soon as he first signed with the Kings
How rewarding is it to bring guys here that want to remain in Sacramento?
“A huge testament to what we’re building, and it shows that players want to win.”
How did the DeMar DeRozan deal come to fruition?
“He’s just a complete player.”
How does Monte view DeRozan’s fit with this Kings core?
“I think DeMar, whether he needs to score or find others, he’s going to do that.”
Thoughts on drafting rookie guard Devin Carter
Diving into the signings of guard Jordan McLaughlin and center Alex Len

When is the next Sacramento Kings off-season date of interest?

The Kings’ Las Vegas Summer League slate continues on Monday evening when they face the Utah Jazz at the Cox Pavilion.

Sacramento will face shot-blocking center Walker Kessler, Duke product Kyle Fillipowski, and top-ten pick Cody Williams in a game that will tip-off at 7:00 PM PDT on ESPNU.

Sactown Sports 1140 will have all of your Sacramento Kings coverage for the Las Vegas Summer League, free agency, and much more!