The Kings are adding D.J. Ham to their coaching staff, reports James Ham (no relation) of The Kings Beat (Twitter link). D.J. Ham will serve as the head of player development under head coach Doug Christie.
The Kings had previously announced Paul Jesperson as the head of player development for the 2025/26 season, but he stepped away from the team last month, per James Ham, so the team is making a new hire for that position.
D.J. Ham previously served as a player development coach and video assistant for the Cavaliers after spending two seasons as an assistant with the Cavaliers’ G League team, the Cleveland Charge. He began his coaching career as an assistant at Northwood University, his alma mater.
Ham is the son of former Lakers’ head coach Darvin Ham, who is currently an assistant coach for the Bucks.
My biggest fear was that DJ Ham would mean Darvin Ham Jr and it was confirmed
Side note: DJ Ham would be a dope DJ name
I thought DJ was what he named that stupid bump on his head.