The **Kings** are adding **D.J. Ham** to their coaching staff, reports James Ham (no relation) of The Kings Beat ([Twitter link](https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2025/08/damian-lillard-to-serve-as-gm-for-weber-state-basketball.html)). D.J. Ham will serve as the head of player development under head coach **Doug Christie**.
The Kings had previously [announced](https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2025/06/kings-officially-announce-doug-christies-coaching-staff.html) **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.