Multiple media outlets are reporting that the Sacramento Kings plan to bring back Doug Christie as their head coach for the upcoming 2026-27 season.
Christie wraps up his first full season under a three-year coaching contract he inked with Sacramento on May 1st. The Kings finished with a disappointing 22-59 record, matching Utah for the Western Conference’s poorest performance and ranking fourth-worst across the entire NBA as the regular season concludes Sunday.
The 55-year-old Christie stepped into the interim coaching role on December 27, 2024, following the dismissal of Mike Brown. Sacramento removed the interim designation when they offered him the three-year agreement last May, which sources indicate guarantees two years at roughly $2 million annually.
During his playing career from 1992 to 2007, Christie spent five seasons with the Kings organization, suiting up for more games in Sacramento (355) than with any other franchise across his 15-year NBA tenure. His statistics with the Kings included averages of 10.6 points, 4.3 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game. As Sacramento’s coach, Christie holds a 49-83 record.
