Former Arizona Wildcats star Luke Walton will return as head coach of the Sacramento Kings for a third season. James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area was the first to report the news Monday.
According to a league source, Luke Walton will continue as head coach of the Sacramento Kings next season.
— James Ham (@James_HamNBCS) May 17, 2021
Walton’s job was thought to be in jeopardy in recent months as the Kings limped to a 31-41 record, extending their playoff drought to 15 years.
Back in April, Walton’s name was even floated around for the vacant Arizona head coach position, but Walton quickly shut down rumors that he was interested in returning to his alma mater.