Report: Mike Woodson is a “leading candidate” to join Christie’s staff

With Doug Christie being announced as the head coach of the Sacramento Kings for the foreseeable future last week, the next focus turns to his surrounding coaching staff.

BY BRENDEN NUNES

May 5, 2025, 2:14 PM Updated: 5:42 pm

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With Doug Christie being announced as the head coach of the Sacramento Kings for the foreseeable future last week, the next focus turns to his surrounding coaching staff.

According to The Athletic‘s Sam Amick, experienced coach Mike Woodson is expected to be a “leading candidate for the Kings’ top assistant spot” under Christie.

Sources say Mike Woodson is a leading candidate for the Kings’ top assistant spot under Doug Christie. He last coached in the NBA in 2021, and spent the past four years as the head coach at Indiana. https://t.co/CNrD3mHIj2

— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) May 3, 2025

As an inexperienced head coach, it’s intriguing to see who Christie adds to his staff for leading the 24-25 Kings.

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A bit more than one week after Scott Perry was introduced as general manager of the Sacramento Kings, Doug Christie was introduced to the media as the organization’s new head coach for the coming years.

Perry started Friday’s press conference by outlining his rationale behind Christie’s hire and why he believes the former Kings’ players will be an ideal fit for the organization.

“Before I bring Doug on, I want to share with you just why I believe so strongly Doug Christie is the right person to lead this franchise moving forward,” he said.

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