Sep 26, 2022; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham speaks during Lakers Media Day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

NBA Team Reportedly Adds Darvin Ham's Son To Coaching Staff

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 31, 2025 8:11 PM ET

Darvin Ham was the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers from 2022-24.

He is currently an assistant on Doc Rivers' staff with the Milwaukee Bucks.

According to James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento, Ham's son (D.J.) will join the coaching staff of the Sacramento Kings.

Via Ham: "According to a league source, the Sacramento Kings are adding D.J. Ham to their coaching staff as the head of player development. Ham, the son of Bucks assistant Darvin Ham, was most recently a player development coach and video assistant with the Cleveland Cavaliers."

According to a league source, the Sacramento Kings are adding D.J. Ham to their coaching staff as the head of player development. Ham, the son of Bucks assistant Darvin Ham, was most recently a player development coach and video assistant with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
— James Ham (@James_HamNBA) July 31, 2025