The Sacramento Kings have signed Dave Joerger as their NBA head coach just two days after he was fired by the Memphis Grizzlies.
It's been a wild 48 hours for Joerger, who will sign a reported three-year deal worth about $US4 million ($A5.4 million) annually, after the Grizzlies let him go on Saturday despite a 147-99 record and three trips to the playoffs in as many seasons.
"He is a strong and passionate leader with a proven track record of producing results," general manager Vlade Divac said in a team release.
"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."
Joerger's hiring ends an extensive search to replace fired George Karl with a proven winner for the Kings, who have failed to make the playoffs in 10 years.
