Jan 24, 2025 · Kings interim head coach Doug Christie speaks with the media following Sacramento's 132-123 loss to the Denver Nuggets Thursday at Ball Arena.

Douglas Dale Christie (born May 9, 1970) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is the interim head coach for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Standing at 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m), Christie played the shooting guard position. He played college basketball for Pepperdine University.

Jan 24, 2025 · Down 22 points at the half, Kings coach Doug Christie praised Sacramento's fight and resilience in its late comeback attempt vs. the Denver Nuggets.

Despite trailing by 22 points at halftime, the Kings showed resilience down the stretch before falling to the Denver Nuggets 132-123 on Thursday night at Ball Arena.

Dec 27, 2024 · "Doug Christie is expected to be the Sacramento Kings’ interim head coach, sources tell ESPN. Christie has been an assistant with the Kings since 2021-22 and played in Sacramento for five of his...

Jan 6, 2025 · The promotion of Doug Christie to the interim head coach role has lifted the team’s performance to the point that they’ve gotten themselves back into the (very early) playoff picture with ...

3 days ago · Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Chicago.

Jan 10, 2025 · The coaching change came after home losses to the Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers (twice), Indiana Pacers and Pistons, which dropped the Kings five games under .500 with a 13-18 record. A large part of Sacramento's turnaround has been Christie simplifying things, according to Malik Monk and other players.

Dec 27, 2024 · Where will the Kings turn for their next head coach? Here are four names to watch. Doug Christie, the former Kings player and now interim head coach, should be at the front of the line.

Game Recap: Nuggets 107, Hornets 104 The Denver Nuggets defeated the Charlotte Hornets, 107-104. The Denver Nuggets move to 30-19, while the Charlotte Hornets fall to 12-34.