The Kings began their search to replace George Karl on Wednesday by interviewing Sam Mitchell, the former Toronto Raptors coach who served as interim head coach in Minnesota last season after the death of Flip Saunders.
Mitchell, 52, is the first in what is expected to be a prolonged process to replace Karl, who went 33-49 last season.
After Mitchell, the Kings intend to meet with former head coaches Vinny Del Negro, likely next week, and Jeff Hornacek.
Also on the Kings’ interview radar are Los Angeles Clippers assistant coach Mike Woodson, Golden State assistant coach Luke Walton, former Warriors head coach Mark Jackson and former Houston coach Kevin McHale.