The Sacramento Kings have fired head coach Luke Walton after two-plus frustrating seasons, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Walton, who took over in 2019, was 68-93 during his time in charge.
There have been whispers about Walton’s future since last season, and they only ramped up after the Kings’ disappointing start to this campaign. They are 6-11, which has them in 12th place in the Western Conference, and have lost seven of their last eight games.
The Sacramento Kings fired coach Luke Walton on Sunday, sources told ESPN. Kings have lost seven of eight games and dropped to 6-11 on season – leaving them 12th in the Western Conference.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 21, 2021
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— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 21, 2021