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Doug Christie News / Hoops Wire / October 30
Kings giving Doug Christie time despite 0-5 start, report says
Doug Christie’s Kings haven’t won a game. That doesn’t mean Sacramento is ready to make a coaching change. Despite growing speculation around the league, the Kings believe Christie deserves an opportunity to be evaluated with a healthier roster, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic, citing a team source familiar with the organization’s plans.
Doug Christie News / Hoops Rumors / October 30
Kings’ Doug Christie Not Yet On Hot Seat
The Kings, projected by oddsmakers to be the NBA’s worst team ahead of the season, have lived up to that billing in the early going. After losing to the Pelicans on Thursday, Sacramento is the league’s only 0-5 club and is one of just two squads that remain winless (the 0-4 Nets are the other).
The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
Doug Christie News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 28
Hot Seat Meter: Doug Christie's Kings Off to 0-4 Start This Season
The Sacramento Kings have now lost four consecutive games to start the 2026-27 season, and after their 27-point defeat to the San Antonio Spurs, things are only getting worse.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 22
Doug Christie Emphasizes What Went Wrong In Kings Blowout Loss to Clippers
The Sacramento Kings season opener didn't quite go according to plan, in more ways than one. They fell 121-96 to the Los Angeles Clippers, and Darius Acuff Jr.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 21
Why Offense Is the Biggest Thing to Watch In Kings' Season Opener in LA
The Sacramento Kings’ were the worst offense in the NBA this preseason, besting just the London Lions who played one game against the Portland Trailblazers.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / October 14
Kings’ Doug Christie on sitting Ben Simmons: ‘There’s a bigger picture here’
Ben Simmons’ home debut with the Kings will have to wait. Doug Christie is more concerned with keeping him available once the games count. Simmons sat out Tuesday’s 110-98 preseason loss to Portland after making his Sacramento debut Saturday against Golden State.
Sacramento Kings News / Fadeaway World / October 14
Doug Christie Explains Decision To Bench Ben Simmons Against Blazers
After over a year of waiting, three-time All-Star Ben Simmons made his long-awaited return to an NBA court as he made his preseason debut for the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.
Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 13
Doug Christie gets blunt about Domantas Sabonis, Malik Monk injury statuses
The Sacramento Kings are scheduled to face off against the Portland Trail Blazers for a preseason game on Tuesday, but the team will be without two of their main pieces in Domantas Sabonis and Malik Monk, although it’s not quite clear what the injury is for either player.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / October 12
Doug Christie: Ben Simmons can help Kings in plenty of ways
Ben Simmons has played nine preseason minutes for the Kings. Doug Christie already sounds pretty sure about the fit. “We want to defend, rebound, and run the floor and share the basketball.
Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 6
Doug Christie pinpoints how Kings can improve defensively in 2026
Ahead of the 2026-27 season, Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie wants to see improvement on the defensive end of the floor. After the Kings signed Ben Simmons for a comeback season in the NBA, perhaps he’ll become an anchor for Sacramento’s identity.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 1
Doug Christie's Praise for Darius Acuff Jr. Is Exactly What Kings Want to Hear
The Sacramento Kings training camp is underway with day three of practice wrapping up, and already, reports are coming out that Darius Acuff Jr. looks the part of the franchise player the Kings desperately need.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 29
Doug Christie Speaks On Goals For Kings Season, Defensive Identity
The Sacramento Kings held their media day as the 2026-27 NBA season unofficially kicks off, and as it generally goes for media days, the flurry of information and answers is almost overwhelming.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 27
Kings GM Scott Perry Sets Expectations for HC Doug Christie This Season
The Sacramento Kings have a handful of notable players potentially entering their final season with the franchise, but there is someone who could also be in their last run as a King who is not talked about as much: Doug Christie.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / September 17
Is Doug Christie already on the hot seat with Kings?
The Kings kept Doug Christie after a 22-60 season. That does not necessarily mean they intend to keep him after another one. Logan Struck of Kings on SI raised the question of what Christie must accomplish to remain Sacramento’s coach beyond 2026-27.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / September 14
Kings Announce Changes To Coaching, Basketball Ops. Staffs
In a press release on Monday, the Kings announced several changes to their coaching and basketball operations staffs for the 2026/27. Veteran NBA assistant Brendan Suhr is a new assistant coach on Doug Christie’s staff.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 20
Former Kings Employee Files Civil Lawsuit Against the Team
As the offseason hits the slow period for on-court news, the Sacramento Kings had an off-court headline come up. According to a report from ESPN, former Sacramento Kings trainer Crystal Lee filed a civil complaint against the organization in Sacramento Superior Court.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 10
The Stat That Will Make or Break Doug Christie's System
The Sacramento Kings are coming into the 2026-27 season with an odd mix of goals and expectations. More wins than last year's 22 would be nice, but realistically, it would be surprising for them to jump up a substantial amount in the win column.
Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / April 12
Kings make decision on HC Doug Christie
The Kings sit at 22-59 with one game to go in their season.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / April 9
NBA closes investigation into Kings
The NBA has closed its brief investigation into the Kings.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 8
NBA investigating Kings for bizarre play vs. Warriors in wake of Draymond Green complaints
The NBA has only disciplined two teams for trying to lose this season. Now they're investigating the Sacramento Kings for a simple reason: The league got embarrassed.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 24
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