Kings Finalize Christie as Head Coach

The Sacramento Kings are finalizing a multiyear contract to make Doug Christie their permanent head coach after he served in the interim role following Mike Brown's dismissal in December. Under Christie, the Kings went 27-24 and improved to ninth in offensive efficiency, including a 13-10 record in clutch-time games. However, the team went 7-13 in their final 20 games and lost in the Play-In Tournament to the Dallas Mavericks, missing the playoffs for the 18th time in 19 seasons. Scott Perry, the new general manager replacing Monte McNair, ultimately decided to retain Christie. Christie, a former Kings player and assistant coach since 2021, is expected to restructure his coaching staff ahead of next season. The franchise now faces key decisions about its roster and direction under its new leadership.