Kings Cut Basketball Ops Jobs In Latest Staff Shakeup

The NBA Kings on Tuesday "eliminated a number of positions in basketball operations" as the organization "continues to incur financial losses from the coronavirus pandemic while also reorganizing its front office under a new general manager," according to Jason Anderson of the SACRAMENTO BEE. The moves impacted the Kings and their G League affiliate in Stockton, but "essential staff involved in preparation for the upcoming NBA draft, such as those in the front office, analytics and scouting, were not affected." Stockton Kings GM Anthony McClish was "among those who lost their jobs." The Kings have announced "multiple waves of layoffs and furloughs impacting more than 100 employees over the past several months." In May, the team informed about 100 employees -- "more than one-third of its full-time workers -- they would be furloughed for four months" (SACRAMENTO BEE, 10/1).