{"id":271049,"date":"2026-04-16T17:07:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T17:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/271049\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T17:07:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T17:07:10","slug":"the-sacramento-kings-have-a-lot-of-work-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/271049\/","title":{"rendered":"The Sacramento Kings have A LOT of work to do"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Sacramento Kings are entering a pivotal offseason after a disappointing 22-60 campaign, and according to The Athletic\u2018s Sam Amick<\/a>, the organization\u2019s decision-making reflects a franchise still searching for direction.<\/p>\n

Speaking on Sactown Sports\u2019 The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross<\/a>, Amick explained why head coach Doug Christie was retained despite the team\u2019s struggles.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not surprising,\u201d Amick said. \u201cMy understanding is, there\u2019s an acknowledgment that the roster obviously still has a lot of work to do. Now is not the time for that decision. There was obviously enough there for them to continue, and not enough there for them to say, \u2018we\u2019ve seen enough.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

Christie, in his first full season as head coach, went through plenty of growing pains amid a down year in which Sacramento lost several key players to injury, including Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, Keegan Murray, and De\u2019Andre Hunter.<\/p>\n

Even without four key rotation pieces, the Kings played their best basketball of the season during the final two months, finishing the year on a 10-14 stretch.<\/p>\n

\"PHOENIX,<\/p>\n

(Photo by Christian Petersen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Amick emphasized that bringing Christie back is less about full confidence in the current setup and more about the reality of where the franchise stands.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt reflects that the plan is moving more slowly than they had hoped,\u201d he said. \u201cThere\u2019s much work left to do.\u201d<\/p>\n

While Christie earned some internal credit for managing personalities and developing younger players, Amick pushed back on the idea that the lack of drama was purely a positive sign, especially from a national media standpoint.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere was almost no interest in this team this year,\u201d he said bluntly. \u201cThey\u2019re just kind of a \u2018forget about them unless something goes crazy\u2019 type of thing.\u201d<\/p>\n

That reality puts even more pressure on the front office, led by general manager Scott Perry, to reshape a roster that has proven difficult to move. Players like Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, Malik Monk, and DeMar DeRozan are all possibilities to be on the move this summer, but it remains to be seen whether teams will be open to taking on the contracts paired with their talent.<\/p>\n

Sacramento currently has $225 million in salary committed to their 2026-27 cap sheet, placing them in the second tax apron before any offseason moves have been made \u2014 a nightmare for a team near the bottom of the league standings.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s still very challenging,\u201d Amick said. \u201cIt\u2019s all the same stuff. They just have to find a way to get flexibility. But it remains one of the tougher roster rebuilds in the league.\u201d<\/p>\n

Amick also pointed to a notable idea the Sacramento Kings have explored before\u2014and could revisit: Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, who was rumored to be on the trading block leading into February\u2019s trade deadline.<\/p>\n

\"PHOENIX,<\/p>\n

(Photo by Christian Petersen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is not a conversation that I\u2019ve had recently, but going back to the trade deadline, the Ja Morant idea was definitely a real thing that they kicked around. So that type of stuff, they\u2019re going to be diving right back into.\u201d<\/p>\n

That comment highlights Sacramento\u2019s willingness to at least consider bold, high-upside moves as they look to accelerate their rebuild, one that will likely include a top-10 pick in June\u2019s loaded NBA Draft.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, Amick framed the Sacramento Kings\u2019 offseason as one defined by uncertainty and urgency. The coaching decision buys time, but the roster must improve for the franchise to take any meaningful step forward.<\/p>\n

Check out the full conversation at the top of the page or by heading over to the\u00a0Sactown Sports YouTube channel.<\/a><\/p>\n

Listen to\u00a0The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross\u00a0from 6 \u2013 10 a.m. PDT, Monday through Friday, on\u00a0Sactown Sports 1140.<\/a><\/p>\n

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