Kings reach agreement for Karl to take over as head coach

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The Sacramento Kings announced Thursday that they had reached an agreement in principle with George Karl to become the head coach.

The team said a news conference to introduce Karl would be scheduled when the agreement is finalized.

Karl, the sixth-winningest coach in NBA history, is expected to coach the Kings in their first game following the All-Star break at home against Boston on Feb. 20.

Earlier Thursday, the Kings announced that Tyrone Corbin had been relieved of his head coaching duties.

General manager Pete D'Alessandro said in a statement that Corbin will remain with the Kings and will serve as an adviser to the front office.

Corbin had replaced Michael Malone, who was fired in December.