NBA News: Mike Brown Reportedly Fired by Kings; Doug Christie becomes interim HC | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors
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NBA News: Mike Brown Reportedly Fired by Kings; Doug Christie becomes interim HC | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – DECEMBER 12: Head coach Mike Brown of the Sacramento Kings reacts against the New Orleans Pelicans during a game at the Smoothie King Center on December 12, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is agreeing to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

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The Sacramento Kings are making a coaching change.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the Kings are parting ways with head coach Mike Brown after two and a half seasons with the franchise.

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania

Just in: The Sacramento Kings are parting ways with head coach Mike Brown, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/mNdn5EOv4U

Brown finishes his time in Sacramento with an overall record of 107-88. The Kings are currently 13-18 heading into the 2024-25 season. Charania reported that Doug Christie was named the team’s interim coach.

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania

Doug Christie is expected to be the interim head coach of the Sacramento Kings, sources tell ESPN. Christie has been an assistant with the Kings since 2021-22 and played five of his 15 NBA seasons in Sacramento. pic.twitter.com/FukvFNTHRN

It’s safe to say the decision was a surprise to the team, as Brown had just conducted a practice and spoken to the media. ABC 10’s Matt George reported that he was fired just before the team boarded a flight to Los Angeles.

Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC

The Sacramento Kings just fired Mike Brown right before the team boarded a flight to LA. He just completed a full workout and spent 15 minutes speaking to the media.
Just bad man. Bad, bad, bad.

Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC

Mike Brown, less than an hour before his release, after completing a full practice, making the rounds and having conversations with his coaches and players, including a 1-on-1 with De’Aaron Fox. pic.twitter.com/si0En59zI8

Brown was in his fourth coaching stint and has an overall record of 454-304. He led Sacramento to its first playoff appearance since 2005-06 in the 2022-23 season. The Kings lost to the Golden State Warriors in the seventh game of a hard-fought first-round series.

The Kings have a promising core led by De’Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis and DeMar DeRozan. Due to the slow start to the season, the team is in 12th place in the Western Conference.

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