Sacramento Kings Fire Coach Mike Brown

The Sacramento Kings have fired head coach Mike Brown following a disappointing 13-18 start to the season and a five-game losing streak. Brown, who was named NBA Coach of the Year after leading the team to its first playoff appearance in 16 years, faced criticism after the Kings lost a significant game against the Detroit Pistons, where they squandered a 10-point lead in the final minutes. General manager Monte McNair described the decision as difficult, and assistant coach Doug Christie has been appointed as the interim head coach. Despite Brown's previous success, the Kings struggled with late-game collapses, losing an NBA-worst nine games this season after leading in the fourth quarter. The team had high expectations after acquiring DeMar DeRozan but has failed to meet them, leaving fans divided over the firing. Brown's dismissal comes just months after he signed a contract extension through 2026-27, highlighting the urgency for change within the franchise.