Who's out, who's in: Tracking 2019's NBA coaching changes
Coaching changes are on the way for some teams that fell short of the postseason. We're tracking every move so far.
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2019 Schedule
39-43, 3rd in Pacific
- 2/21L 125-123
- 2/23W 119-116
- 2/25L 112-105
- 2/27L 141-140
- 3/1L 116-109
- 3/4W 115-108
- 3/6L 111-109
- 3/9W 102-94
- 3/11L 121-115
- 3/14L 126-120
- 3/15L 123-114
- 3/17W 129-102
- 3/19L 123-121
- 3/21W 116-100
- 3/23W 112-103
- 3/24L 111-106
- 3/26W 125-121
- 3/28L 121-118
- 3/30L 119-108
- 3/31W 113-106
- 4/2L 130-105
- 4/4W 117-104
- 4/5L 119-98
- 4/7L 133-129
- 4/10L 136-131
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Kings officially name Walton as new head coach
Luke Walton has officially been named as the new head coach of the Sacramento Kings.
This Just In
The Sacramento Kings have hired Luke Walton as their coach just days after the Los Angeles Lakers parted ways with him following three losing seasons. The Kings announced Monday that Walton will replace Dave Joerger. Sacramento general manager Vlade Divac fired Joerger last week following a 39-43 finish that was the best record for the franchise in 13 years.
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Sources: Walton reaches deal to coach Kings
Luke Walton, who mutually parted ways with the Lakers on Friday, has agreed to a deal in principle to coach the Sacramento Kings, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Adrian Wojnarowski ESPN
Sacramento Kings GM Vlade Divac and former Lakers coach Luke Walton have agreed to a deal in principle.
Adrian Wojnarowski ESPN
Sacramento GM Vlade Divac is offering Luke Walton his franchise's coaching job and there's confidence on both sides that a deal can be reached quickly, league sources tell ESPN. Divac and Walton are meeting this weekend.
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Kings' Divac fires Joerger after 39-win season
Kings GM Vlade Divac, whose contract was extended through the 2022-23 season, has fired coach Dave Joerger after dismissing assistant GM Brandon Williams earlier Thursday.
Woj: Divac firing Joerger is a 'power play' for the future (1:07)
Adrian Wojnarowski ESPN
Kings GM Vlade Divac is planning to fire coach Dave Joerger in a face-to-face meeting today, league sources tell ESPN.
Adrian Wojnarowski ESPN
Vlade Divac is pushing to consolidate his power as Kings top basketball executive, seriously weighing dismissal of coach Dave Joerger, league sources tell ESPN. Divac/Joerger set for meeting today. Joerger led Kings young core to a 39 win season. He has a year left on deal.
Blazers lock up No. 3 seed with 136-131 win over Kings
Rookie Anfernee Simons scored a career-high 37 points in his first start of the season and the Portland Trail Blazers secured the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference with a dramatic 136-131 victory over the Sacramento Kings using just six players...
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Clark, Payton help Pelicans rally past Kings 133-129
Ian Clark scored 31 points with a career-best seven 3-pointers, Elfrid Payton had 12 of his 25 points in the final 3 1/2 minutes and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Sacramento Kings 133-129 on Sunday night.
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2018-19 Pacific Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State | 57 | 25 | .695 | - | L1 |
| LA Clippers | 48 | 34 | .585 | 9 | W1 |
| Sacramento | 39 | 43 | .476 | 18 | L3 |
| LA Lakers | 37 | 45 | .451 | 20 | L1 |
| Phoenix | 19 | 63 | .232 | 38 | L2 |
2018-19 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game114.29th
Rebounds Per Game45.414th
Assists Per Game25.414th
Points Allowed115.326th
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2018 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(2) | Marvin Bagley III | PF | Duke |
| 2(7) | Gary Trent Jr. | SG | Duke |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 39 | 43 | .476 |
| 2017-18 | 27 | 55 | .329 |
| 2016-17 | 32 | 50 | .390 |
| 2015-16 | 33 | 49 | .402 |
| 2014-15 | 29 | 53 | .354 |