Report: Kings owner Vivek Ranadive considering firing George Karl

Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive has considered firing George Karl, who was hired as coach four months ago to help turn around the struggling franchise.

During the hiring process, Karl told Ranadive he was looking forward to coaching Cousins. But shortly after taking over the team, sources say Karl soured on Cousins. The quick about-face baffled and upset Ranadive, sources said.

No firing is imminent, but in discussions with members of the Kings’ basketball department, Ranadive has broached the subject of whether the team should get rid of Karl.

“He’s brought up the possibility of getting rid of George over the last few days,” the source said.

When Ranadive was considering hiring Karl in February, some members of the organization told him it was the wrong move. Ranadive has recently told at least one of those people that he or she was right in trying to dissuade him from the hire.