Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie’s position is safe despite the team’s 8-29 record. ESPN’s Anthony Slater reports this. Christie is in the first year of a three-year contract, with the final season as a team option, marking a trial period for his first time as a head coach.
Team general manager Scott Perry emphasized the organization’s support, saying, “He has an organization behind him and believes he will be there to help us get through and turn the corner.” League sources confirmed Christie’s job is safe, even amid the team’s ongoing struggles in the Western Conference.
The Kings are scoring 109.9 points per game while allowing 121.6 points, giving them a -11.7 point differential, the worst in the league. Zach LaVine leads Sacramento with 20.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game while shooting 48.4% from the field and 38.6% from three in 25 games.
DeMar DeRozan contributes 18.4 points and 3.4 assists, while Domantas Sabonis is averaging 17.2 points and 12.3 rebounds despite only playing 11 games. Keegan Murray adds 14.6 points and 6.1 rebounds, complementing the experienced core. Russell Westbrook contributes 14.5 points, 6.6 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game.
Sacramento’s supporting cast includes Dennis Schroder (12.9 points, 5.8 assists), Malik Monk (11.4 points) and Maxime Raynaud (10.5 points, 6.4 rebounds). The team has struggled to maintain consistency and sits at 14th in the Western Conference standings.
Despite the disappointing results, Christie’s first-year trial is seen as part of a larger rebuilding plan, with ownership prioritizing development and roster continuity over immediate results. Sources indicate that the organization expects the team to gradually improve as the season progresses.
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