Christie’s Defense or Departure | Sacramento Kings News

The Sacramento Kings took a bold gamble by hiring Doug Christie as head coach, a move that’s been brewing since the team parted ways with Mike Brown. Christie’s first season ended in a dismal 22-60 record, and with injuries and lingering issues, fans are desperate for improvement — especially on defense. Projections suggest even worse numbers next year, leaving the front office with a ticking clock. With a team option on Christie’s contract, the Kings can’t afford to wait — if he doesn’t deliver a clear path to winning and defensive turnaround, a change may be inevitable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/963f4f10eac4a530