Dave Joerger was fired as head coach by the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, but it didn't take him long to land a new gig.
The Sacramento Kings announced Joerger's hiring Monday after The Vertical's Adrian Wojnarowski reported the two sides had agreed to a deal. Wojnarowski reported Joerger's contract spans three years at $4 million per season, with a team option for a fourth year.
“I am thrilled to welcome Dave to the Sacramento Kings,” Kings general manager Vlade Divac said in the team release. “He is a strong and passionate leader with a proven track record of producing results. Dave shares our focus on creating a long-term culture of winning, and I look forward to a bright future ahead for the Kings with his leadership on the court.”
Chris Granger, president and chief operating officer of the Kings, shared an image of Joerger signing his contract:
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 d ...
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