Alvin Gentry out as Kings' interim coach, discussing front-office role
Alvin Gentry has been informed that he is no longer the interim head coach of the Sacramento Kings and the team will commence a comprehensive coaching search immediately, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Alvin Gentry has been informed that he is no longer the interim head coach of the Sacramento Kings and the team will commence a comprehensive coaching search immediately, sources tell me and @sam_amick.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 11, 2022
Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN later reported that the Kings search is expected to wide-ranging, including candidates with history of turning lottery teams into playoff teams. Among those expected to be considered: Kenny Atkinson, Steve Clifford, Mark Jackson, Mike Brown, Bucks assistants Charles Lee and Darvin Ham.
Sources: Kings search is expected to wide-ranging, including candidates with history of turning lottery teams into playoff teams. Among those expected to be considered: Kenny Atkinson, Steve Clifford, Mark Jackson, Mike Brown, Bucks assistants Charles Lee and Darvin Ham, more. https://t.co/BnfYC0klyr
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 11, 2022
Even though Gentry may not have left a good enough impression as a coach, he may have left a good enough to keep around the team for front office purposes. According to Woj, the Kings and Alvin Gentry are discussing a front-office role and a resolution is expected sometime this week.
The Kings and Alvin Gentry are discussing a front-office role and a resolution is expected sometime this week, sources tell ESPN. Gentry has a year left on his contract.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 11, 2022