Dave Joerger to Kings: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction

Dave Joerger was fired by the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, but it didn’t take him long to land a new gig.  

According to The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Joerger agreed Monday to become the new head coach of the Sacramento Kings. Wojnarowski reported Joerger’s contract spans three years at $4 million per season, with a team option for a fourth year.

Sam Amick of USA Today confirmed the Kings’ new coaching deal, as Joerger prepares to succeed George Karl.

Joerger drew the ire of Grizzlies management after seeking permission to speak to other teams while still under contract, according to Wojnarowski, but there’s no denying he did an admirable job during his three seasons with the Memphis franchise. 

After taking over for the jettisoned Lionel Hollins prior to the 2013-14 season, Joerger led the Grizzlies to two consecutive 50-win seasons.

His best stint on the bench came during the 2014-15 campaign, when the Grizzlies went 55-27 before the Golden State Warriors bounced them from the playoffs in a tough six-game Western Conference semifinal series. 

And while the Grizzlies went just 42-40 during Joerger’s final season in Memphis, that record was actually among the league’s most impressive, given all of the roster turnover and injury woes they had to combat. 

Not only did Memphis …

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