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Last updated: April 12, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

NBA Coaching & Roster Moves

The Kings secured their coach for the upcoming season, as team sources confirmed that Doug Christie will be retained on the sidelines, signaling organizational confidence in his direction despite recent playoff disappointment. Meanwhile, the Lakers solidified their backcourt depth by signing two-way guard Nick Smith Jr. to a new two-year contract, an important move while key players like Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves recover from injuries.

Western Conference Outlook

The Nuggets elected to rest several key rotation players ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Spurs, adding uncertainty to their final seeding positioning. Furthermore, three-time MVP Nikola Jokic has been officially listed as questionable for the contest, a status that will draw immediate attention from playoff contenders tracking Denver's end-of-season workload management strategy.