Well, that was quick. The Sacramento Kings reportedly have a new head coach.
The Kings have hired former Lakers coach Luke Walton, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Walton's contract reportedly runs concurrently with that of general manager Vlade Divac through the 2022-23 season.
The Kings and Luke Walton have agreed to terms for him to be the next coach, a source tells @TheAthleticNBA. The length of his deal will be in line with that of Kings GM Vlade Divac, running through the 2022-23 season.— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) April 13, 2019
Walton's hiring comes just days after Sacramento parted ways with former head coach Dave Joerger on the heels of a season in which the Kings improved by 12 wins.
More details to come.
