In a significant development for the Sacramento Kings, head coach Mike Brown has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2026-27 NBA season. The deal, reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic, is worth an impressive $30 million over three years.
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Brown’s new contract includes a base salary of $8.5 million per season, with potential bonuses that could push it up to $10 million annually.
This extension comes just days after reports of a rift between Brown and the Kings’ ownership over the terms of the deal. Despite the initial disagreements, both parties reached an agreement, securing Brown’s future with the team.
Mike Brown was hired as the Kings’ head coach in May 2022, and he wasted no time making an impact. In his first season, he led the team to a 48-34 record, securing the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference and ending the franchise’s 16-year playoff drought.
The Kings’ return to the playoffs was a significant achievement, as it marked the end of the longest playoff drought in NBA history and the longest active playoff drought in major North American professional sports.
🚨 BREAKING: Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown has agreed to a three-year, $30 million contract extension, per @ShamsCharania pic.twitter.com/LLrCUf2pRP
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Although the Kings missed the playoffs this season, finishing ninth in the Western Conference, Brown’s coaching prowess remains highly regarded. His ability to guide the team to success has solidified his position as one of the league’s top
With Mike Brown locked up for the foreseeable future, the Kings now shift their focus to other important matters. One such priority is the free agency of guard Malik Monk, who has been a key contributor off the bench for Sacramento. Monk finished as the runner-up for Sixth Man of the Year and is expected to receive significant interest from other teams.
The Kings can offer Monk a four-year, $77.9 million contract due to collective bargaining rules, but other teams with more cap space could potentially offer him over $100 million over four years. Retaining Monk would be crucial for the Kings, given his scoring impact and role in their resurgence.
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