Overview
- The Kings, as reported by ESPN and The Athletic on Sunday, will keep Doug Christie as head coach for 2026–27 after a 22-59 finish.
- General manager Scott Perry and team leadership point to a flawed roster and long injuries to Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, Keegan Murray and De'Andre Hunter.
- Christie is in year two of a three-year deal with a team option for 2027–28 after starting as interim in December 2024.
- Sacramento noted growth from rookies Maxime Raynaud, Dylan Cardwell and Nique Clifford and a 10-13 close, even as that late push trimmed lottery odds.
- The NBA cleared Christie in a tanking probe over a late-game foul against Golden State, and the next key date is the May 10 draft lottery.