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Kings Make Smart Move Naming Doug Christie Head Coach

The Sacramento Kings agreeing to a contract extension with Doug Christie is a good move. Christie played for Sacramento in the early 2000s. Now, he will be the head coach of a team that finished with a 27-24 record after he took over as interim head coach.

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Kings Trust Doug Christie to Lead as Head Coach

Within the last two weeks, the Sacramento Kings made a change in the GM position. Monte McNair was fired, opening the door for Scott Perry. On Tuesday, another major development occurred as the Kings chose to stick with Doug Christie as the team’s head coach going forward.

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Kings to make Doug Christie new HC in full-circle moment

Kings to make Doug Christie new head coach in full-circle moment

The Kings will remove the interim tag from Doug Christie and make him their permanent head coach, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports that the two sides are finalizing the details of a multiyear contract.

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Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / April 29

Kings Retaining Doug Christie As Coach, Signing Him To Multiyear Contract

The Sacramento Kings have their man, and guess what? They already had him. That would be none other than Doug Christie, who finished the season as the Kings’ interim coach.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 28

Could Kings Bring Back Michael Malone As Coach?

It almost makes too much sense. That is, assuming the Kings are ready to start making sense. Michael Malone as the next coach in Sacramento? Hey, it’s happened before — so why not again?

Sacramento Kings News / Last Word On Sports / April 26

Sacramento Kings Coaching Search Underway, Doug Christie Deserve Fulltime Job?

Sacramento Kings’ newly appointed general manager, Scott Perry, will reportedly make his first important decision in his second stint with the organization.

Doug Christie News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 25

New Report on Doug Christie's Future With the Kings

The Sacramento Kings shocked many when they fired head coach Mike Brown just 31 games into the 2024-25 campaign, replacing him with interim Doug Christie for the rest of the season.

Doug Christie News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 25

Kings rumors: Sacramento undecided on Doug Christie future despite backing from players

The Sacramento Kings have some decisions to make this offseason when it comes to the direction of the team. This season, they fired Mike Brown and traded De’Aaron Fox, and after their play-in game, fired general manager Monte McNair.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / April 23

Kings GM plans to make coaching decision within week

New Kings general manager Scott Perry told reporters during his introductory press conference on Wednesday that he intends to make a decision on the team’s head coaching situation within the next week, per Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee (Twitter link).

Sacramento Kings News / Field Level Media / April 23

New Kings GM mulling whether to retain Doug Christie

New Sacramento Kings general manager Scott Perry said Wednesday that he will decide on the fate of interim head coach Doug Christie hopefully within the week.

Doug Christie News / Hoops Wire / April 23

Kings GM Scott Perry Still Deciding On Whether To Keep Interim Coach Doug Christie

Sacramento Kings general manager Scott Perry just got the job and will now decide if interim coach Doug Christie will be keeping his. Per NBA insider Chris

Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17