The Sacramento Kings ownership acknowledges the team’s struggles, leading to the firing of coach Mike Brown after a disappointing start last season. Doug Christie was appointed as the new coach, but the team, featuring DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis, and Zach LaVine, finished 12-15 post-All-Star break and failed to advance past the play-in tournament, resulting in GM Monte Morris’s dismissal and Scott Perry’s hiring. The Kings are now considering trading DeRozan, who remains a strong scorer but has limited market appeal due to his isolation style and defensive limitations, as he contemplates his waning playoff opportunities.
