Contract Extension

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Sabonis was named an NBA All-Star and to All-NBA Third Team for 2022-23 SeasonThe Sacramento Kings announced today that the team renegotiated the contract of center Domantas Sabonis and signed him to a multi-year contract extension. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Sabonis averaged 19.1 points (61.5 FG%), 12.3 rebounds and a career and team-best 7.3 assists per game in 79 games (all starts) during the 2022-23 season. An All-NBA Third Team selection, Sabonis was one of two NBA players to average at least 15.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists per contest while shooting 60.0% or better from the field in 2022-23. He led the NBA in double-doubles (65) and ranked first in total rebounds (973) and rebounds per game. Among league leaders, Sabonis was second in triple-doubles (14) and fifth in total assists (573).

In 94 career games (all starts) with Sacramento, Sabonis has averaged 19.1 points, 12.3 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game. A three-time All-Star, Sabonis was selected with the 11th overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft out of Gonzaga by the Orlando Magic.

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Sacramento Kings Sign Domantas Sabonis To Contract Extension

Today, the Sacramento Kings announced that the team has agreed to a multi-year contract extension with General Manager Monte McNair. The contract for Kings Assistant General Manager Wes Wilcox has also been extended.

“This has been an exciting season and I’m proud to have the opportunity to continue building a winning franchise in Sacramento,” said Kings General Manager Monte McNair. “I am especially grateful to Vivek, the entire Kings organization and the fans for supporting me every step of the way. I’d like to thank our players and coaches for their hard work on and off the court. And I’m excited to have Wes Wilcox’s continued counsel and partnership, along with the rest of our fantastic front office and staff. We recognize we have more work to do, and I look forward to what’s ahead.”

“Monte is an integral part of this organization, and I am thrilled to announce his extension,” said Kings Owner and Chairman Vivek Ranadivé. “Since joining the Kings, Monte and Wes have proven to be thoughtful and strategic decision makers who have shown their ability to execute a long-term vision for the team. The work continues, and I have confidence in this front office to keep driving our efforts forward.”

Since becoming General Manager of the Kings prior to the 2020-21 season, McNair has made several moves to bolster the roster. McNair extended De’Aaron Fox in 2020 before drafting Davion Mitchell with the ninth selection in the 2021 NBA Draft. McNair went on to add two-time All-Star Domantas Sabonis, who currently leads the league in rebounding and double-doubles, and Trey Lyles via trade in February 2022. Additionally, McNair hired Head Coach Mike Brown in May 2022 and selected Keegan Murray fourth overall in the 2022 NBA Draft before adding Kevin Huerter via trade and signing Malik Monk in free agency. The Kings currently sit third in the Western Conference (27-19).

With those moves, McNair has orchestrated one of the most prolific offensive teams in the NBA this season and helped guide Sacramento to their best start since the 2004-05 season. Offensively, the Kings rank first in scoring (120.3 PPG), second in efficiency (117.9), third in field goal percentage (49.5%), fourth in assists (27.2 APG), seventh in made 3-pointers (630) and ninth in 3-point field goal percentage (37.1%). Sacramento has scored 130 points or more in 11 games, leading the NBA, and made 20+ 3-pointers in four games this season, including a franchise record 23 triples versus Orlando on January 9, 2023.

Before taking the helm in Sacramento, McNair was a member of the Houston Rockets front office since 2007, which included a promotion to Assistant General Manager in 2018. Throughout his 13 years in Houston, McNair was involved with all aspects of player evaluation, including trade, free agency and the Draft.

Contract Extension

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