The Sacramento Kings have eliminated a number of notable positions due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, sources tell Sean Cunningham of ABC10.

The Kings parted ways with Stockton Kings general manager Anthony McClish. 

McClish joined the Kings in 2013.

New Sacramento Kings GM Monte McNair said that he and Luke Walton are on the same page during his introductory press conference on Wednesday.

"Luke's going to be our coach next year. I'm really excited to work with him. I think we're aligned with our vision and we're gonna start implementing it," said McNair.

Walton went 31-41 in his first season as head coach.

McNair, who was an executive with the Rockets, said he will incorporate ideas of pace and space into his new team.

"In Houston, obviously we pushed some things to the extreme. That was partly due to our personnel there. There are some tenets that we'll apply here. We're definitely going to play fast and space the floor. There's a lot of versatility and talent on this roster. I think that'll dictate how we build the team."

Joe Dumars is expected to remain with the Sacramento Kings as an advisor, sources tell Shams Charania and Sam Amick of The Athletic. 

Dumars joined ownership of the Kings for interviews with their three finalists to run their front office. The Kings ultimately decided to hire Monte McNair.

Dumars was hired by the Kings after the 18-19 season.

The Sacramento Kings are hiring Monte McNair as their new head of basketball operations.

McNair was previously assistant general manager of the Houston Rockets.

McNair graduated with a degree in computer since in 2006 from Princeton and has spent his entire professional career with the Rockets.

The Kings held in-person interviews with their three finalists in San Francisco. Sachin Gupta met with the Kings on Sunday, followed by McNair and Wes Wilcox on Monday.

Vlade Divac stepped down from his role running the Kings in mid-August. 

The Sacramento Kings interviewed Calvin Booth for their top basketball executive opening, sources told Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated.

Booth is currently the general manager of the Nuggets.

Adam Simon and Trajan Langdon have both recently pulled out of the running for the role. 

Adam Simon, currently the assistant GM of the Miami Heat, will not pursue the head of basketball operations role with the Sacramento Kings.

Trajan Langdon has also pulled out of the running for the position.

Other candidates for the role include Timberwolves executive vice president Sachin Gupta, Nuggets GM Calvin Booth, Rockets assistant GM Monte McNair and former Hawks GM Wes Wilcox.

Interviews are expected to begin next week.

The Sacramento Kings have requested permission to interview a number of candidates for their next head of basketball operations.

On Sacramento's list are Timberwolves executive vice president Sachin Gupta, Heat assistant general manager Adam Simon, Nuggets GM Calvin Booth, Pelicans GM Trajan Langdon, Rockets assistant GM Monte McNair and former Hawks GM Wes Wilcox.

Interviews are expected to begin next week.

Vlade Divac stepped down on August 14th.