It’s been a busy day around the Sacramento Kings. Let’s round it all up.
The Brooklyn Nets officially announce Jordi Fernandez as their new coach
While this news was reported last week, the Nets made their official announcement today.
“I am truly grateful to lead the Nets as head coach and cannot thank Joe, Clara and Sean enough for this exciting and humbling opportunity,” said Fernández. “My family and I are thrilled to join such an incredible organization and become part of the vibrant Brooklyn community. I am eager to get to work with this talented group of players and collectively drive our team forward. Together, we will be fully committed to building something special for Nets fans and the borough to be proud of for years to come.”
Congratulations again to Jordi!
Kings win the coin flip, will pick 13th
The NBA held coin flips to determine tie-breakers for the 2024 NBA Draft order. The Kings won their coin flip against the Golden State Warriors, and will have the 13th best lottery odds rather than the 14th.
Questions ahead for the Kings
An excellent breakdown of the Kings upcoming offseason from The Athletic’s Sam Amick and Anthony Slater. Mike Brown is discussed extensively, as this upcoming year is the final guaranteed season of his contract. The article talks about the possibility of a contract extension for Brown, but Vivek’s unpredictability looms:
Team sources say there’s been a wait-and-see approach from the ownership side to this point, with a feeling from those around the franchise that singular results — the huge win over the Warriors, the gut-punch loss to the Pelicans — could weigh heavily in future decision-making.
That’s a dangerous game to play. Ranadivé has not yet approached Brown with an extension offer. Both sides have known for months now that this discussion was nearing, but the outcome of it will set the tone for the next Kings season to come. Without a resolution, it has a chance to become a distraction.
The article says that according to team sources Brown will definitely return next season, so there is a sense of continuity with the front office and coaching staff, but if Brown doesn’t receive an extension it could lead to awkwardness with the team.
The Athletic’s NBA Player Poll
The Athletic conducted their annual anonymous player poll to get a read on how the players themselves view the league. The voting is conducted via interviews throughout the season, with 127 players answering…
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