Sacramento Kings Fire Coach Mike Brown

Mike Brown was fired as head coach of the Sacramento Kings just 31 games into his third season, finishing with a 13-18 record, despite having received a contract extension just six months prior. Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone, who was previously fired by the Kings, criticized the team's handling of Brown's dismissal, stating he was informed of the decision via phone while en route to the airport. Malone expressed his dismay, saying, 'No class, no balls,' highlighting the harsh realities faced by NBA coaches where success is credited to players and failure to coaches. Other coaches, including Indiana Pacers' Rick Carlisle, echoed Malone's sentiments, expressing shock over the decision and support for Brown, who had led the Kings to the playoffs last season. The Kings have now cycled through six coaches since Malone's tenure, and Brown's firing has drawn widespread criticism across the league for its timing and manner.