Sacramento name Doug Christie as Head Coach

Doug Christie is the new coach of the Sacramento Kings, as announced by the team

“After careful consideration, I am excited to announce Doug Christie as the next head coach of the Sacramento Kings,” said GM Scott Perry. “I’ve known Doug a long time and have been impressed with his leadership, presence, and ability to connect deeply with his players.

“He embodies the core values we believe in — toughness, discipline, professionalism, a defensive mindset, and a selfless, team-oriented approach on offense. Our goal is to support him fully and help set the stage for his long-term success. We’re excited to move forward with Doug as our leader”.

Last season Christie led the Kings to a 27-24 record as interim coach.

Kings officially announce Doug Christie as new head coach: pic.twitter.com/9vw52x8jj1

— James Ham (@James_HamNBA) May 1, 2025

here to stay 👑 pic.twitter.com/9UDBlmunFU

— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) May 1, 2025