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 a better chance to be competitive. Vaughn got his first chance to coach the Nets in March 2020 after Kenny Atkinson was fired just before the season was suspended because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Nets got as high as second in the East before Durant was injured and the Nets gave Vaughn a multiyear contract extension on Feb. 21, 2023, with Marks saying he looked forward to Vaughn leading the team “for years to come.” Not quite one year, it turned out.

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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 …

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 …

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.” …

Joe Mazzulla? Doc Rivers? Jacque Vaughn? Who leads the NBA Coach of the Year race?
1 year, 10 months ago

Joe Mazzulla? Doc Rivers? Jacque Vaughn? Who leads the NBA Coach of the Year race?

New York Times  

Selecting an NBA Coach of the Year is a subjective endeavor. To answer that question, we turned to three members of The Athletic’s NBA staff who voted for the award last year: Sam Amick, James L. Edwards III and Josh Robbins. Amick: This might be another outlier year on this front, and I’d be entirely comfortable with that being the …

Celtics snap Nets' 4-game winning streak with 103-92 win
2 years ago

Celtics snap Nets' 4-game winning streak with 103-92 win

China Daily  

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown look to drive past Brooklyn Nets forward Nic Claxton in the second quarter at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA, December 4, 2022. NEW YORK — Jaylen Brown had 34 points and 10 rebounds, Jayson Tatum added 29 points and 11 boards and the Boston Celtics' snapped the Brooklyn Nets' four-game winning streak with a …

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 …

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 …

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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