Monte McNair, the Rockets Vice President of Basketball Operations for the past three seasons, was promoted to assistant general manager, the team announced on Tuesday.
McNair has been with the Rockets since 2007 when he joined general manager Daryl Morey's staff as an analyst following a tenure at STATS, LLC. McNair helps manage the Rockets analytics efforts and in recent years has worked closely with the Rockets coaching staff.
"Monte has been absolutely critical to the success of the Rockets over his long tenure," Morey said in a statement. "His unique combination of analytical skills and ability to work with our coaching staff was a key driver in our record breaking season last year.