Kings Hire Mike Woodson As Associate Head Coach

Mike Woodson, a former NBA head coach and most recently head coach at Indiana University, has agreed to join the Sacramento Kings as associate head coach under newly-promoted head coach Doug Christie. Woodson brings over three decades of NBA coaching experience, including stints as head coach for the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks, and previously served as an assistant for several teams. He played for the Kings during his NBA career and later transitioned to coaching roles both in the NBA and college basketball. Woodson's hiring is part of a broader overhaul of the Kings' coaching staff as Christie builds his own bench following his interim tenure and recent multi-year contract. The Kings, who finished last season 40-42 and missed the playoffs, are looking to benefit from Woodson's experience as they navigate an uncertain future. His addition is seen as a strategic move to support Christie's leadership and strengthen the team's coaching expertise.