Sacramento Kings name Doug Christie head coach

The Sacramento Kings have officially named Doug Christie as their full-time head coach after he served as interim following Mike Brown's firing in late December. Christie guided the team to a 27-24 record but was unable to secure a playoff berth, with the Kings losing to Dallas in the Play-In Tournament. The coaching decision was the first major move by new general manager Scott Perry, who replaced Monte McNair after an underwhelming season marked by the trading of De’Aaron Fox to San Antonio and the acquisition of Zach LaVine. Team leadership expressed confidence in Christie's ability to instill toughness, discipline, and a team-oriented approach, aiming to bring stability to a franchise with a history of frequent changes. While fans and management are optimistic about Christie's leadership, questions remain about the effectiveness of the new core of LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Domantas Sabonis, and the team's overall direction moving forward. Christie, a former Kings player and assistant coach, expressed gratitude and a strong commitment to the organization and city.