Kings GM Reassures Head Coach Doug Christie's Job Security

Sacramento Kings GM Scott Perry confirms Doug Christie will remain the team's head coach for the foreseeable future.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 6:39pm

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In the midst of a busy trade deadline week, Sacramento Kings general manager Scott Perry has reassured head coach Doug Christie that his job is safe. Despite the team's 12-40 record and 10-game losing streak, the worst in the NBA, Perry stated unequivocally that Christie will remain the Kings' head coach "until I tell you anything different." This comes as a relief for Christie, who took over the role on an interim basis last season before being named the permanent head coach ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.

Why it matters

Job security is crucial for any head coach, especially one leading a struggling team. Perry's public vote of confidence in Christie provides the coach with stability and the ability to focus on turning the team around without worrying about his own job status. This type of support from management can be invaluable for a coach trying to establish a winning culture.

The details

As part of a three-team trade, the Kings acquired De'Andre Hunter from the Cleveland Cavaliers and sent Dario Saric to the Chicago Bulls. When asked by a reporter whether Christie would be back as head coach next season, Perry left no doubt, stating "I expect him to be my coach until I tell you anything different." This reassurance comes despite the Kings' dismal 12-40 record and 10-game losing streak, which is the worst in the NBA.

  • The Kings acquired De'Andre Hunter from the Cleveland Cavaliers at the trade deadline on February 6, 2026.
  • Kings GM Scott Perry provided his reassurance about Doug Christie's job security on February 6, 2026.

The players

Doug Christie

The head coach of the Sacramento Kings, who took over the role on an interim basis last season before being named the permanent head coach ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.

Scott Perry

The general manager of the Sacramento Kings, who publicly reassured head coach Doug Christie that his job is safe despite the team's struggles.

DeMar DeRozan

A veteran player for the Sacramento Kings who is owed $25.7 million next season, with only $10 million of that guaranteed, leading to speculation about a potential buyout.

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What they’re saying

“I expect him to be my coach until I tell you anything different”

— Scott Perry, General Manager, Sacramento Kings

What’s next

The Kings will look to snap their 10-game losing streak when they host the Clippers on Friday, February 7, 2026.

The takeaway

This reassurance from Kings GM Scott Perry provides much-needed stability for head coach Doug Christie, who is tasked with turning around a struggling team. In the NBA, where head coaches can often be on the hot seat, this type of public support from management can be invaluable for a coach trying to establish a winning culture.