Kings reportedly hire former Lakers coach, Warriors assistant Luke Walton

Talks between Sacramento Kings general manager Vlade Divac and Luke Walton to become the franchise's next head coach have reportedly progressed rapidly, with a deal expected to be finalized soon. Walton coached the Los Angeles Lakers for the past three seasons but "mutually parted ways" with the franchise on Friday after going 98-148 with no playoff appearances. The Kings fired coach Dave Joerger on Thursday after posting an identical 98-148 record over the past three seasons in Sacramento.