Kings to name Doug Christie as next head coach

Doug Christie's interim coaching career has been marked by significant changes as Sacramento Kings finalize a multiyear contract extension with him to become their permanent head coach, removing the interim tag after firing Mike Brown in late December. The Kings went 27-24 under Christie this season, improving their offensive efficiency and clutch performance compared to prior efforts but finished 7-13 in their last 20 games. Sources suggest Christie will restructure his coaching staff in the offseason as he takes over a rebuilding unit with a history of coaching for the Kings since 2021-22.