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Sacramento Kings make major decision regarding Doug Christie's future
TL;DR
The Sacramento Kings have decided to retain head coach Doug Christie for the 2026-27 NBA season despite the team's struggles and missing the playoffs for the third consecutive year.
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The Sacramento Kings have made a major decision regarding head coach Doug Christie's future with the franchise.
Despite Sacramento's struggles this season, the organization plans to bring Christie back for the 2026-27 NBA season, as opposed to making a coaching change, according to Anthony Slater of ESPN.
Kings plan to keep Doug Christie as head coach
Christie's first full season on the sideline in Sacramento has been a struggle, as the Kings have been near the bottom of the standings in the Western Conference virtually all season long. They missed out on the playoffs for a third straight year.
Injury issues played a large part in Sacramento's issues this season, and the front office doesn't view that as Christie's fault. Plus, there has been some positives in terms of player development with guys like Maxime Raynaud, Dylan Cardwell and Nique Clifford.
So, Christie will get another shot next season, but his leash likely won't be long. If there isn't some positive progress, Christie will likely find his seat heating up pretty quickly.
Christie currently has a record of 49-83 in Sacramento.
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Q&A
Why are the Sacramento Kings keeping Doug Christie as head coach?
The Kings are opting to retain Doug Christie despite a challenging season, indicating confidence in his leadership moving forward.
What has been Doug Christie's performance as head coach of the Sacramento Kings?
Doug Christie has faced difficulties in his first full season, with the Kings consistently near the bottom of the Western Conference standings.
How many consecutive years have the Kings missed the playoffs under Doug Christie?
The Sacramento Kings have missed the playoffs for three straight years during Doug Christie's tenure as head coach.
