The Sacramento Kings have reportedly already made a decision on the future of head coach Doug Christie.
The Kings have no plans to fire Christie and intend to bring him back for another season, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. While the team has fallen well short of internal expectations, the organization does not pin it on the coach.
Sources: Despite the Kings’ brutal season, and amid league-wide speculation that they might make a coaching change, Doug Christie is safe.
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) April 12, 2026
Why the Kings chose to keep him at the helm for next season, and where they go from here, at @TheAthletic https://t.co/gXKSPoCXbp
The Kings privately admit that their roster was not good enough, which is not squarely on Christie’s shoulders. In addition, the team acknowledged that injuries derailed the team’s season, and feels that Christie did not get a fair chance to prove himself with a full squad.
Christie was a popular player for the Kings from 2000-2005. He replaced Mike Brown, first as interim coach in 2024 and then permanently after the 2024-25 season.
The Kings sit at 22-59 with one game to go in their season. They will be hoping for good luck in the lottery to accelerate their rebuild and make their recent tanking worth the trouble. Christie might need it to help secure his job long-term.
