Vlade Divac had no previous knowledge of sexual assault allegations against Luke Walton before the Sacramento Kings hired him as head coach. The Kings are stunned by the allegations against Walton.

The Kings considered other candidates such as Monty Williams and Ettore Messina, but did not interview them as they zeroed in on Walton.

“We are aware of the report and are gathering additional information,” the Kings said in a statement early Monday evening. “We have no further comment at this time.”

The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors were also unaware of the allegations.