UPDATE: The hiring is now official.
Kings Name Dave Joerger Head Coach » https://t.co/i0q75phRJ1 pic.twitter.com/FKXFiR1H9x
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) May 9, 2016
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Well, Dave Joerger wasn’t out of a job for very long.
The Sacramento Kings are reportedly finalizing a three-year deal with the former Memphis Grizzlies head coach.
Dave Joerger has agreed to a deal in principle to become the new Sacramento Kings coach, league sources tell @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) May 9, 2016
Joerger will sign three-year deal — with a team option for 4th — paying him $4M per year. Contract coming, possible news conference today.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) May 9, 2016
Joerger and the Kings are "nearing completion" on a three-year deal with a team option for the fourth season, league source says.
— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) May 9, 2016
Sacramento fired George Karl last month, and Frank Vogel was said to also be in the running for the gig.
