L.A. Kings fire coach Hiller; name Smith interim
ESPN • 3/1/2026
Summary
The L.A. Kings have fired coach Jim Hiller after two seasons. Associate head coach D.J. Smith has been named the team's interim coach. The Kings are currently three points out of a wild-card spot.
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategorySingleSource
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier90% (0.5^7/48)
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Score BreakdownRisk 70
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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