The Sacramento Kings have
dismissed head coach Mike Brown following a disappointing 13-18
start to the 2024-25 NBA season, the team announced today. This
decision comes after a fifth consecutive home loss, a 114-113
defeat to the Detroit Pistons, where the Kings squandered a
10-point lead with under three minutes remaining.

Brown, who was named NBA Coach
of the Year in 2022-23 after leading the Kings to their first
playoff appearance in 16 years, leaves with a 107-88 record over
his tenure with the team. Despite the accolades, the Kings have
struggled this season, currently ranking 12th in the Western
Conference and outside the playoff picture. 

Assistant coach Doug Christie, a
former Kings player, will assume the role of interim head coach.
Christie, known for his defensive prowess during his playing
career, will look to stabilize the team and address the
inconsistencies that have plagued the Kings this
season. 

The Kings’ management expressed
gratitude for Brown’s contributions, particularly his role in
ending the franchise’s long playoff drought. However, the team’s
current performance made the team feel like it necessitated a
change in leadership. The organization remains committed to
building a competitive roster and is hopeful that the coaching
change will serve as a catalyst for improvement.

The Kings are scheduled to face
the Los Angeles Lakers next, a matchup that will be closely watched
as Christie begins his tenure as head coach and with the ongoing
rumors of a potential De’Aaron Fox trade.