The Sacramento Kings faced significant backlash after the dismissal of Coach Mike Brown, a decision that has had lasting repercussions on the team. GM Monte McNair discussed the rationale behind the firing but revealed that their focus was primarily on roster improvement, rather than supporting their star player, De'Aaron Fox, during the transition.

Following Brown's departure, Fox became the target of criticism, which may have contributed to his openness to being traded. With the front office's failure to provide clarity around Brown's firing, Fox felt isolated, leading to speculation about his future with the Kings and interest from teams like the San Antonio Spurs.