Kings GM Scott Perry Still Deciding On Whether To Keep Interim Coach Doug Christie

Sacramento Kings general manager Scott Perry just got the job and will now decide if interim coach Doug Christie will be keeping his.

Per NBA insider Chris Haynes, Perry said “he will have a decision made in a week or so on whether to retain Christie or open up the role.” 

Several league sources told Hoops Wire last week they suspect Perry will opt to move on from Christie, though there’s no concrete evidence that’s a fact. Now, Perry has spoken on the matter, leaving the door open for Christie’s return.

Also, Sam Amick of The Athletic reported last week that Christie is “well-positioned” to remain on as Kings coach.

Sacramento fired Mike Brown after 31 games this season and named Christie the interim head coach. The Kings went 27-24 under Christie, who played 15 years in the NBA. 

They parted ways with former GM Monte McNair immediately after the season — leaving Christie’s future very much up in the air.

Perry’s previous tenure in Sacramento, while brief, reportedly left a positive impression on team owner Vivek Ranadive, a relationship that is believed to have factored into the decision to bring him back.

A Detroit native and former college basketball player, Perry began his NBA career in 2000 with the Pistons. His front office resume includes stints with the SuperSonics, Magic, and a second run in Detroit. He spent six seasons as the Knicks’ GM before departing in 2023.

Perry most recently has been serving as an analyst on the excellent Hoops Genius podcast, also featuring former NBA guard B.J. Armstrong.