Theus is the choice of Kings

The Sacramento Kings reached an agreement in principle Tuesday with Reggie Theus to become their new coach, ending a meandering two-month search for Eric Musselman’s replacement.

Kings spokesman Troy Hanson said the club plans to introduce Theus, the New Mexico State coach and former Kings player, today.

The Kings nearly hired Stan Van Gundy two weeks ago before he chose the Orlando Magic, while veteran coach Larry Brown recently expressed interest in the opening.

The Kings instead chose Theus, a well-liked 13-year NBA veteran. Theus, who transformed the New Mexico State program into an NCAA tournament team in only two seasons, has never coached in the NBA.

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Former NBA All-Star Vin Baker, whose 14-year career was marred by bouts of depression and alcoholism, was charged with drunken driving after leaving a casino in Norwich, Conn.

The 35-year-old Baker was spotted driving erratically after leaving Foxwoods Resort Casino, according to a state police report. He failed a sobriety test and was charged with driving while impaired.

Baker’s alcoholism forced the Boston Celtics to cut him midway through the 2003-04 season. Baker was released on $500 bond and is due in court Tuesday.

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Christopher Devereaux, the personal chef to Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Terry, pleaded guilty in Sherman, Texas, to bank fraud for what federal prosecutors said was the theft of $52,800 from Terry by altering checks and forging his signature.

Devereaux faces up to 30 years in prison and a fine of $1 million. A sentencing date hasn’t been scheduled.