Nets hire Jordi Fernandez as coach. Fernandez was Kings’ associate head coach for two years
8 months ago

Nets hire Jordi Fernandez as coach. Fernandez was Kings’ associate head coach for two years

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jordi Fernandez was hired Monday as coach of the Brooklyn Nets, who are looking to bounce back after missing the playoffs for the first time in six years. Fernandez spent the last two seasons as associate head coach of the Sacramento Kings, helping them win the Pacific Division title last year and reach the playoffs for the first time since 2006. After Kenny Atkinson was replaced during the 2019-20 season, Steve Nash and Vaughn both had short stays as head coach, with Vaughn and Ollie also serving interim stints. “As we progressed through an extensive search over the past six weeks, it became increasingly clear that Jordi is the best coach to lead our team forward,” general manager Sean Marks said in a statement.

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Mentor faces pupil as Nets’ Jordi Fernandez coaches against Sacramento’s Mike Brown
4 weeks ago

Mentor faces pupil as Nets’ Jordi Fernandez coaches against Sacramento’s Mike Brown

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — More than a decade ago, Mike Brown – then the coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers – saw a young intern named Jordi Fernandez working with his son, Elijah, at a basketball training program in Las Vegas. On Sunday, mentor faced pupil for the first time in Sacramento, when Fernandez’s Nets played the Brown-led Kings. Fernandez was Brown’s …

From Spain to Brooklyn: Head Coach Fernandez's First NBA Win a Moment of Triumph
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

From Spain to Brooklyn: Head Coach Fernandez's First NBA Win a Moment of Triumph

China Daily  

Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez celebrates his third NBA win, which he said will be a reminder of where he came from and where he hopes his career will lead. He earned the victory in his third game in charge, when the Brooklyn Nets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 115-102 on Sunday. Fernandez, a native of Badalona, Spain, said his …

From Spain to Brooklyn: Head Coach Fernandez's First NBA Win a Moment of Triumph
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

From Spain to Brooklyn: Head Coach Fernandez's First NBA Win a Moment of Triumph

China Daily  

Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez celebrates his third NBA win, which he said will be a reminder of where he came from and where he hopes his career will lead. He earned the victory in his third game in charge, when the Brooklyn Nets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 115-102 on Sunday. Fernandez, a native of Badalona, Spain, said his …

Nets coach Jordi Fernandez eyes early success and a rare lasting stay in Brooklyn
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Nets coach Jordi Fernandez eyes early success and a rare lasting stay in Brooklyn

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden weren’t the only ones who didn’t stick around long in Brooklyn. “I think something that separates Jordi from a lot of the candidates, we found that he could look at a developmental roster, he could do various different pathways,” general manager Sean Marks said. With those players all traded, the …

NBA: Brooklyn Nets fires coach Jacque Vaughn with team in 11th place at the All-Star break
10 months ago

NBA: Brooklyn Nets fires coach Jacque Vaughn with team in 11th place at the All-Star break

The Hindu  

Jacque Vaughn’s strong work guiding the Brooklyn Nets earned him a contract extension at last season’s All-Star break. But Brooklyn’s lack of star power this season has been apparent, and Vaughn lamented last week the minutes restrictions that have kept Ben Simmons and some of his other top players from staying on the floor long enough to give the Nets …

Nets fire coach Jacque Vaughn with team in 11th place at the All-Star break
10 months ago

Nets fire coach Jacque Vaughn with team in 11th place at the All-Star break

Associated Press  

Jacque Vaughn’s strong work guiding the Brooklyn Nets earned him a contract extension at last season’s All-Star break. But Brooklyn’s lack of star power this season has been apparent, and Vaughn lamented last week the minutes restrictions that have kept Ben Simmons and some of his other top players from staying on the floor long enough to give the Nets …

NBA: Brooklyn Nets aren’t expecting Ben Simmons to return this season
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA: Brooklyn Nets aren’t expecting Ben Simmons to return this season

The Hindu  

The Brooklyn Nets is not expecting guard Ben Simmons to play again this season, though no final decision will be made until the three-time All-Star meets with a back specialist, coach Jacque Vaughn said Saturday. Saturday’s game at Miami marked the 16th in a row that Simmons has missed, and his 32nd absence in 74 Nets games this season. Simmons …

Vaughn eager to keep building Nets after landing new deal
1 year, 10 months ago

Vaughn eager to keep building Nets after landing new deal

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jacque Vaughn was passed over the last time the Brooklyn Nets hired a coach. The Nets gave Vaughn a multiyear contact extension Tuesday, rewarding him for keeping the team in playoff position heading into the final stretch of a season that’s included the trades of All-Stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. “For me, I’m excited about the …

NBA: Brooklyn Nets gives coach Jacque Vaughn multiyear contract extension
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Brooklyn Nets gives coach Jacque Vaughn multiyear contract extension

The Hindu  

Jacque Vaughn, who has coached the Brooklyn Nets into playoff position despite the trades of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving during another turbulent season for the franchise, has agreed to a multiyear contract extension. Terms were not disclosed, though general manager Sean Marks said the Nets looked forward to Vaughn leading the team “for years to come.” “Jacque has made …

Nets give coach Jacque Vaughn multiyear contract extension
1 year, 10 months ago

Nets give coach Jacque Vaughn multiyear contract extension

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jacque Vaughn, who has coached the Brooklyn Nets into playoff position despite the trades of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving during another turbulent season for the franchise, has agreed to a multiyear contract extension. Terms were not disclosed, though general manager Sean Marks said the Nets looked forward to Vaughn leading the team “for years to come.” …

Nets make Jacque Vaughn coach, decide against Udoka pursuit
2 years, 1 month ago

Nets make Jacque Vaughn coach, decide against Udoka pursuit

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jacque Vaughn knew when he moved into Steve Nash’s seat that he might just be keeping it warm for Ime Udoka. “Over the course of this last week, these last sort of four games, it became evident that we didn’t need to look elsewhere,” Marks said. That could change going forward in the position that I’m in …

What Jacque Vaughn brings to the Nets as head coach in short- and long-term
2 years, 1 month ago

What Jacque Vaughn brings to the Nets as head coach in short- and long-term

New York Times  

NEW YORK – Jacque Vaughn knows he wasn’t the top choice to replace Steve Nash as the Brooklyn Nets head coach. So, off we go.” After Nash was dismissed a week ago, the Nets removed Vaughn’s interim tag on Wednesday and named him head coach before the team’s game against the Knicks. So I’m looking forward to how we progress …

Nets name assistant Jacque Vaughn head coach: Why Brooklyn moved on from potential Ime Udoka hire
2 years, 1 month ago

Nets name assistant Jacque Vaughn head coach: Why Brooklyn moved on from potential Ime Udoka hire

New York Times  

The Brooklyn Nets are hiring assistant Jacque Vaughn as head coach after parting with Steve Nash, the team announced Wednesday. The Athletic previously reported that the Nets planned to hire suspended Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka. The Nets’ reported plan to hire Udoka drew criticism because in September, Boston suspended the coach for the 2022-23 season due to his intimate …

Nash out as Nets coach after poor start, more controversy
2 years, 1 month ago

Nash out as Nets coach after poor start, more controversy

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Brooklyn Nets refused to fire Steve Nash over the summer, no matter what Kevin Durant wanted. “We’ve fallen from our goals and of meeting our goals and it was time now because we still have lofty aspirations of where we need get to.” Marks said players were not consulted, but Durant said there wouldn’t have been …

Aldridge: Nets, grasping at straws, have many more problems than their head coach
2 years, 1 month ago

Aldridge: Nets, grasping at straws, have many more problems than their head coach

New York Times  

Editor’s Note: This story is included in The Athletic’s Best of 2022. GO DEEPER It's long past due for Kyrie Irving to be accountable for his actions: Koreen Were that letter writer around today, he’d be live-Tweeting his hate, and he’d quickly be backed up by a thousand likes, and he’d be on cable TV by the next morning, egged …

Why Nets moved on from Steve Nash so early in the season: ‘Because time is ticking’
2 years, 1 month ago

Why Nets moved on from Steve Nash so early in the season: ‘Because time is ticking’

New York Times  

NEW YORK – Kevin Durant woke up from a pregame nap on Tuesday, turned on ESPN and learned he would be playing for a new coach later that evening. “Because time is ticking.” Meeting with the media on Tuesday ahead of the game against the Bulls, Marks admitted the organization hasn’t won much on the court or in the public …

Steve Nash removed as Brooklyn Nets coach
2 years, 1 month ago

Steve Nash removed as Brooklyn Nets coach

The Hindu  

Steve Nash is out as Brooklyn Nets coach after the team announced Tuesday that it had parted ways with the Hall of Fame point guard, a day after it beat Indiana Pacers to improve to 2-5. “Since becoming head coach, Steve was faced with a number of unprecedented challenges, and we are sincerely grateful for his leadership, patience and humility …

Steve Nash’s tenure with Brooklyn Nets was marred by challenges. Was it his fault?
2 years, 1 month ago

Steve Nash’s tenure with Brooklyn Nets was marred by challenges. Was it his fault?

New York Times  

NEW YORK — Shortly before their debut season together, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving mused that they didn’t need a coach. “I’ve gotten to know Steve during his time in Brooklyn, and he is not one to shy away from challenges,” Nets governor Joe Tsai said in the same release as Marks. We began this journey as colleagues, we part …

Vorkunov: The Nets and their latest tumult means another day, another scandal
2 years, 1 month ago

Vorkunov: The Nets and their latest tumult means another day, another scandal

New York Times  

NEW YORK — Sean Marks spent Tuesday talking about “unprecedented challenges.” Those were his words, his descriptor for all that Steve Nash had to endure in his two-plus seasons as the Nets head coach. The Nets are not the first franchise to keep pushing further in search of a championship, to take the “it’s worth it if it all works …

Is Ime Udoka the answer for Nets? What’s next for Brooklyn after sacking Steve Nash?
2 years, 1 month ago

Is Ime Udoka the answer for Nets? What’s next for Brooklyn after sacking Steve Nash?

New York Times  

What a day in Brooklyn. The Brooklyn Nets and Steve Nash parted ways Tuesday after a 2-5 start to the season, and league sources with direct knowledge of the discussions tell The Athletic’s Shams Charania that the Nets plan to hire suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka as their new head coach. The Nets made the playoffs in both of Nash’s …

Brooklyn backs Nash after KD ultimatum
2 years, 4 months ago

Brooklyn backs Nash after KD ultimatum

China Daily  

Kevin Durant has reportedly told the Brooklyn Nets he will leave the team unless changes are made to the club's coaching team. AFP Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai backed head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks on Monday after reports of a them-or-me ultimatum from NBA superstar Kevin Durant. Durant indicated that he lacks faith in the team's …

NBA: After Kevin Durant ultimatum, Brooklyn Nets owner backs Steve Nash, Sean Marks
2 years, 4 months ago

NBA: After Kevin Durant ultimatum, Brooklyn Nets owner backs Steve Nash, Sean Marks

Firstpost  

Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai backed head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks on Monday after reports of a them-or-me ultimatum from NBA superstar Kevin Durant New York: Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai backed head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks on Monday after reports of a them-or-me ultimatum from NBA superstar Kevin Durant. The 33-year-old …

A timeline of Kevin Durant’s Nets’ tenure: From arrival with Kyrie Irving to moving forward in Brooklyn
2 years, 4 months ago

A timeline of Kevin Durant’s Nets’ tenure: From arrival with Kyrie Irving to moving forward in Brooklyn

New York Times  

Editor’s note: This story was updated Aug. 23, 2022, to reflect news of Kevin Durant, Steve Nash, Sean Marks and Joe Tsai agreeing to “move forward with” their partnership in Brooklyn: Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai may need to change his name to Joe Sigh after the offseason he’s had. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that the message from the …

Inside the Ben Simmons and Nets saga and what’s next for the All-Star and franchise
2 years, 7 months ago

Inside the Ben Simmons and Nets saga and what’s next for the All-Star and franchise

New York Times  

The Brooklyn Nets’ roller-coaster season ended in surprising fashion Monday night, a sweep at the hands of the Boston Celtics. One of the Nets’ biggest questions of the offseason is can they work three-time NBA All-Star Ben Simmons back onto the floor — healthy in body and mind. With the Nets facing elimination on Monday in Game 4 against the …

Reasons Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant will or won’t work on Nets already on display
4 years ago

Reasons Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant will or won’t work on Nets already on display

New York Times  

Though the sound is readily available, Steve Nash said he didn’t listen to what Kyrie Irving had to say about the Brooklyn Nets not “really having” a head coach. The line that made headlines from Irving was “I don’t really see us as having a head coach.” “KD could be a head coach,” Irving said. The “Nash segment” on Durant’s …

Brooklyn Nets names Hall of Famer Nash as head coach - Sports news
4 years, 3 months ago

Brooklyn Nets names Hall of Famer Nash as head coach - Sports news

The Hindu  

Basketball Hall of Famer Steve Nash has been named head coach of a Brooklyn Nets squad that will be led by the dominant Kevin Durant next season, the NBA team said on Thursday. Nash joins the Nets after spending five seasons as a player development consultant with the Golden State Warriors, where he contributed to two NBA championship teams and …

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