Kings covet coach Karl to turn around free-falling franchise

The Sacramento Kings and George Karl are discussing a deal for him to take over as coach, a person with knowledge of the talks said on Monday.

The person spoke to Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the negotiations were private. A second person said no announcement was expected on Monday night, but that interim coach Tyrone Corbin has been told he will coach the Kings in their final two games before the All-Star break: on Tuesday at Chicago and on Wednesday at Milwaukee.

If hired, Karl could coach the Kings in their first game back on Feb 20 at home against Boston. That also would give him a few practice days to help ease the transition.