Report: Joerger agrees to deal with Kings to become coach

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Two days after being jettisoned by the Memphis Grizzlies, Dave Joerger has landed in Sacramento.

The Kings agreed to terms with Joerger on a three-year contract worth $4 million per season, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Monday. The deal includes a team option for the fourth season. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has yet to announce the agreement.

Joerger went 147-99 in three seasons with the Grizzlies and took them to the playoffs each year. He led the injury-ravaged team to 42 wins this season, pushing them to the playoffs where they were swept by the San Antonio Spurs in the first round.

Despite the success he achieved with the Grizzlies, he never was able to get on the same page with Memphis owner Robert Pera. …

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