Sacramento Kings Retain Doug Christie as Head Coach for Second Season
The Sacramento Kings have decided to retain Doug Christie as their head coach for a second full season, according to an AP source. This decision comes despite the team enduring one of the worst seasons in franchise history, marked by significant injuries to key players such as Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, Keegan Murray, and DeAndre Hunter. Christie, who was initially hired on an interim basis following Mike Brown's dismissal during the 2024-25 season, led the team to a 27-24 record before losing in the play-in tournament. He was subsequently hired permanently by new general manager Scott Perry. The current season saw the Kings struggle with a league-worst 12-46 record at one point, finishing with 59 losses tied for the second-most in franchise history. Christie is entering the second year of his contract, which includes a team option for the 2027-28 season. The announcement was first reported by The Athletic, with the team yet to make an official public statement. This move signals the organization's commitment to stability and development under Christie's leadership despite the disappointing recent performance.
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Sacramento Kings Retain Doug Christie as Head Coach for Second Season
The Sacramento Kings have decided to retain Doug Christie as their head coach for a second full season, according to an AP source. This decision comes despite the team enduring one of the worst seasons in franchise history, marked by significant injuries to key players such as Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, Keegan Murray, and DeAndre Hunter. Christie, who was initially hired on an interim basis following Mike Brown's dismissal during the 2024-25 season, led the team to a 27-24 record before losing in the play-in tournament. He was subsequently hired permanently by new general manager Scott Perry. The current season saw the Kings struggle with a league-worst 12-46 record at one point, finishing with 59 losses tied for the second-most in franchise history. Christie is entering the second year of his contract, which includes a team option for the 2027-28 season. The announcement was first reported by The Athletic, with the team yet to make an official public statement. This move signals the organization's commitment to stability and development under Christie's leadership despite the disappointing recent performance.
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