Report: Bobby Jackson expected to join Chrisite’s coaching staff

New Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie is continuing to build his coaching staff. After being expected to add an experienced basketball mind in Mike Woodson, former Kings player and Stockton Kings head coach Bobby Jackson is reportedly likely to return to Sacramento as well.

KCRA‘s Sean Cunningham was the first to break the news, saying, “I’ve had multiple sources tell me that Bobby Jackson will indeed return to Sacramento as an assistant coach.”

In addition to Mike Woodson joining Doug Christie’s staff, I’ve had multiple sources tell me that Bobby Jackson will indeed return to Sacramento as an assistant coach.

— Sean Cunningham (@SeanCunningham) May 6, 2025

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After working his way up to Stockton Kings head coach, Bobby Jackson has been with the Philadelphia 76ers as an assistant coach under Nick Nurse since September 2023. Now, he will join a familiar face in Christie as they, as the rest of their staff attempt to bring some spark back to Sacramento.

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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.

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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Upcoming schedule for Doug Christie and the Sacramento Kings:

• Monday, May 12th – NBA Draft Lottery
• Wednesday, June 25th – 2025 NBA Draft
• Monday, June 30th – NBA free agent negotiations can begin
• Sunday, July 6th – NBA free agents can officially sign with teams
• July 10th-20th – Las Vegas NBA Summer League
• August TBD – Release of 2025-26 regular season schedule
• September TBD – Start of NBA training camps for the 2025-26 season

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