LOS ANGELES: Luke Walton was confirmed as the new head coach of the Sacramento Kings on Monday (Tuesday in Manila), marking a swift return to the NBA just days after parting company with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Walton, whose departure from the Lakers was announced on Friday, was rapidly identified by Sacramento as their preferred successor to Dave Joerger, who was fired last Thursday.

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