Kings announce hiring of B.J. Armstrong, reach deal with Mike Woodson
The Sacramento Kings announced the hiring of B.J. Armstrong and reached a deal with Mike Woodson on Wednesday as general manager Scott Perry and coach Doug Christie begin to assemble their staffs.
The Kings formally announced that they have hired Armstrong to serve as their assistant general manager. The Kings also finalized an agreement that will make Mike Woodson their new associate head coach, a league source told The Sacramento Bee.
Perry lauded Armstrong, a trusted friend and former podcast co-host, for his decades of experience as an NBA player, agent and executive.
“B.J. has an elite understanding of the game, and his basketball IQ, front office insight, and championship experience will be invaluable as we build towards the future,” Perry said in a press release. “He’s been a trusted advisor to me and many others in the basketball world for years, and I’m confident his perspective and leadership will make a significant impact on our organization.”
Armstrong, 57, is a three-time NBA champion who played for the Chicago Bulls, Golden State Warriors, Charlotte Hornets and Orlando Magic. He played a key role in Chicago when the Bulls won NBA championships in 1991, 1992 and 1993 with a team that featured Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Horace Grant and Bill Cartwright.
Armstrong retired following the 1999-2000 season. He later rejoined the Bulls as a member of their front office as a special assistant to vice president of basketball operations Jerry Krause.
Since that time, Armstrong has stayed engaged with the NBA in a variety of roles. He has worked as an NBA analyst for ESPN and as an agent for the Wasserman Group, representing players such as Derrick Rose, Bismack Biyombo, JaVale McGee and Josh Jackson.
Armstrong has also served as a co-host on the “The Hoop Genius Podcast” with Perry frequently joining him as a regular guest.
Woodson, 67, is a veteran coach and former player who spent five seasons with the Kansas City and Sacramento Kings during his 11-year playing career. His final season with the Kings was 1985-86, their first year in Sacramento.
Woodson has been an NBA coach since 1996. He was head coach of the Atlanta Hawks (2004-10) and New York Knicks (2012-14). He has served as an assistant with the Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, 76ers, Detroit Pistons, Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers.
Woodson led the Hawks and Knicks to a total of five playoff appearances, including three trips to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Woodson spent the past four seasons as head coach at the University of Indiana, where he played for legendary coach Bob Knight. Woodson amassed an 82-53 record while leading the Hoosiers to two NCAA Tournament appearances.
This story was originally published May 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM.
