Overview

• De’Aaron Fox publicly dismissed rumors that he influenced the Sacramento Kings’ decision to fire head coach Mike Brown, calling the claims 'bulls---' on social media.
• Former player Lou Williams suggested on a TV segment that Fox’s relationship with Brown, including public criticism, may have contributed to the firing, which Fox strongly denied.
• Mike Brown, a two-time NBA Coach of the Year, was dismissed after the Kings fell to a 13-17 record this season, including a six-game losing streak.
• The Kings had high expectations this season after adding veteran star DeMar DeRozan to a roster led by Fox and Domantas Sabonis, but defensive struggles have plagued the team.
• Interim coach Doug Christie now leads the Kings, who are seeking to recover from their poor start and regain playoff contention.