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• Lakers Pursued Jacque Vaughn, Alvin Gentry As Assistant Coaches

Jacque Vaughn and Alvin Gentry reportedly passed up opportunities to join the Los Angeles Lakers as assistant coaches, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Dwane Casey also turned down the role to remain as an advisor with the Pistons. The Lakers hired Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks as assistants on J.J. Redick's staff....2024
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• Lakers Interested In Dwane Casey, Jacque Vaughn For Assistant Coach Job

Dwane Casey and Jacque Vaughn have emerged as possibly candidates for the coaching staff of J.J. Redick with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers have prioritized experienced assistant coaches to help Redick in what will be his first coaching job beyond youth basketball. Casey moved into a front office role with the Detroit Pistons after coaching the team for five seasons until 22-23. Vaughn has a l...2024
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• Report: Lakers Pursuing Dwane Casey, Jacque Vaughn To Join JJ Redick’s Coaching Staff

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Los Angeles Lakers are pursuing Dwane Casey and Jacque Vaughn to join JJ Redick‘s coaching staff. One of the best shooters in NBA history, Redick has yet to coach above the youth level. He played 15 years in the NBA with the Orlando Magic, Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles […] The post Report: Lakers Pursuing Dwane Casey, Jacque Vaughn To Join JJ Red...2024
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• Nets to hire Kings assistant Jordi Fernandez as next head coach, per report

Brooklyn fired Jacque Vaughn in February...2024
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• Nets To Hire Jordi Fernandez As Head Coach

The Brooklyn Nets will hire Jordi Fernandez as head coach. Fernandez is currently the top assistant coach of the Sacramento Kings under Mike Brown. Before joining the Kings, Fernandez spent several seasons under Michael Malone with the Denver Nuggets. Fernandez was also a head coach in the G League with the Canton Charge and also currently serves as head coach of Canada. The Nets parted ways with ...2024
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• Mike Budenholzer, Jordi Fernandez, Kevin Young Among Finalists For Nets Coach

The Brooklyn Nets are closing in on finding their next head coach. Mike Budenholzer, Jordi Fernandez and Kevin Young are among the finalists to be the Nets next head coach. All three are meeting with Brooklyn governor Joe Tsai, and a decision is expected to be made soon. Budenholzer spent five years apiece as the head coach for the Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks His team's made the playoffs in ...2024
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• Nets’ Ben Simmons still not a definite to play vs. 76ers

Ben Simmons’ availability to face his former team in Philadelphia on Saturday night is still up in the air. After Friday’s practice, head coach Jacque Vaughn announced that Simmons was a partial participant and remains day-to-day. He was to receive treatment Friday night and Saturday morning, and from there the Nets plan to gauge his......2024
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• Nets’ Ben Simmons available, likely to return vs. Jazz after back injury
Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons is available to play against the Utah Jazz after being sidelined for nearly three months due to a back issue, the team announced Monday. Simmons, a three-time All-Star, appeared in six games for the Nets this season. He played his last game on Nov. 6 before missing time due to a pinched nerve in his back. Coach Jacque Vaughn said Saturday that there was a R...2024
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• Ben Simmons Probable To Return Monday

The Brooklyn Nets have upgraded Ben Simmons to probable for Monday's game against the Utah Jazz. Simmons hasn't played since November 6 due to a back injury. Simmons recently said he feels good and that his back is strong enough for him to return. Nets coach Jacque Vaughn said Simmons was ramping up and was close to returning last week....2024
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• Dariq Whitehead To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery
Nets first-round pick Dariq Whitehead will have surgery for a stress reaction in his left shin and will be sidelined for the rest of the season, coach Jacque Vaughn announced (video link from The New York Post). Vaughn provided an update on Whitehead’s condition in a meeting with reporters before tonight’s game. “He’s actually going […]...2024
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• Nets May Send Ben Simmons To G League To Practice

Ben Simmons is getting closer to making a return for the Brooklyn Nets. While the Nets aren't putting a timetable on his return, Jacque Vaughn gave some insight into the possible ramp-up plan for Simmons. "At some point I think we'll use Long Island, hopefully, to get a practice underneath him or get some more bodies around him. Hopefully that's in the near future," Vaughn said. Long Island refers...2024
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• Ben Simmons’ injury-filled Nets season is over

Ben Simmons won’t play again for the Nets this season, head coach Jacque Vaughn said Tuesday....2023
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• Ben Simmons injury update: Nets star out for the remainder of the season due to back issue

Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn announced the news on Tuesday...2023
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• Nets Notes: Simmons, Defense, Pace, Noel
Deep-bench Nets big man Ben Simmons is dealing with injuries on multiple fronts. While trying to rehabilitate his sore left knee, he has suddenly been afflicted with a sore back, as head coach Jacque Vaughn details. “During his strengthening process he did experience some back soreness,” Vaughn said, per Brian Lewis of The New York […]...2023
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• What Nets’ Jacque Vaughn Revealed From Chat With Kyrie Irving

Brooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn found himself in an odd position Friday. With the Nets tasked with weathering the storm of Kevin Durant’s injury, news broke out about Kyrie Irving’s trade request before the Feb. 9 NBA trade deadline. Vaughn, who debuted in the role after replacing ex-head coach Steve Nash, has done more […] The post What Nets’ Jacque Vaughn Revealed ...2023
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• Kyrie Irving Sitting Out First Game Since Trade Request
In the wake of Friday’s trade request, Kyrie Irving won’t be active for the Nets‘ game tonight against the Wizards, tweets Nick Friedell of ESPN. Brooklyn has added Irving to its injury report, citing right calf soreness. In a pre-game session with reporters, coach Jacque Vaughn said Irving didn’t attend the team’s afternoon walkthrough, and […]...2023
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• NBA Insider: 3 Years After Linsanity, Jeremy Lin Still in Search of NBA Home
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• The Can-Do Kid: Becky Hammon's Incredible Journey from Rapid City to the NBA
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2024
"Nets promote Kevin Ollie to interim head coach after firing Jacque Vaughn, per report"

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"Nets Sign Coach Jacque Vaughn to Multi-Year Extension"

2022
"Jacque Vaughn has been named coach of the Nets based on his "basketball acumen, competitiveness and intimate knowledge of our team and organization."

2021
"Nets assistant Jacque Vaughn withdraws from head coaching searches"

2020
"Steve Nash signs four-year contract to become coach of Brooklyn Nets; Jacque Vaughn will stay as assistant"

2019
"Atkinson’s staff includes Bret Brielmaier, Chris Fleming, Jordan Ott, Pablo Prigioni, Jacque Vaughn, Adam Harrington and Travon Bryant."

2016
"The Orlando Magic turned to Scott Skiles following a disastrous two-and-a-half-year stretch under Jacque Vaughn, but it turns out former point guards may not be the best choices to lead the rebuilding Eastern Conference club."

2015
"" Insider's Take An Eastern Conference scout explains what's gone wrong with the Orlando Magic (16-39), who fired coach Jacque Vaughn last week."

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"Head coach Jacque Vaughn recently talked about that improvement, via Robbins: I think Nik is growing up."

• Sean Marks Under Contract As Nets General Manager Beyond This Season

Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks is under contract beyond this season, sources told Ian Begley of SNY. Marks reportedly has a close relationship with owner Joe Tsai. The Nets fired Jacque Vaughn earlier on Monday. Kevin Ollie was promoted as the interim head coach....2024
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• Nets Notes: Vaughn, Wilson, Schröder
The Nets fired Jacque Vaughn this morning, a quick turnaround for a coach who signed a four-year contract at around $5MM per year this offseason, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. However, Fischer writes that Vaughn wasn’t their preferred candidate last season, which was instead now-Rockets coach Ime Udoka. Players losing confidence in him […]...2024
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• Nets GM's disastrous run continues with firing of Jacque Vaughn

The Brooklyn Nets fired Jacque Vaughn from his head-coaching position on Monday almost one year to the day after he received a contract extension....2024
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• Nets fire Jacque Vaughn less than 1 year after multiyear contract extension
The Brooklyn Nets have fired coach Jacque Vaughn after a 21-33 start to the season, the team announced Monday. Vaughn has coached the Nets for 129 games in this current stint, leading the team to a 64-65 record. Entering the All-Star break, the Nets sit in 11th place in the East. They rank 21st in points scored and 16th in points allowed per game. A former Nets assistant coach, Vaughn was promoted...2024
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• Nets’ Ben Simmons available, likely to return vs. Jazz after back injury
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• No talk of shutting down Simmons, says Vaughn

Jacque Vaughn was generally vague about what Ben Simmons has actually done, declining to say more than that he has progressed to on-court work. He also didn't offer any timetable Simmons is working under for a return to the court....2023
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• Nets sign head coach Jacque Vaughn to contract extension after roster teardown

The Nets were forced to trade their two superstars and their future is in complete flux. But they're committing to their head coach....2023
• Nets coach Vaughn gets multiyear extension

Brooklyn Nets coach Jacque Vaughn has agreed to a multiyear contract extension....2023
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• What Nets’ Jacque Vaughn Revealed From Chat With Kyrie Irving
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• Joe Tsai Being Urged Away From Nets Hiring Ime Udoka

The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly having second thoughts about hiring suspended Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka. League sources indicate that "strong voices" are encouraging Tsai to back off hiring Udoka to fill the Nets head coach vacancy, given the other challenges the franchise is currently facing. Brooklyn was reportedly set to replace the recently fired Steve Nash with Udoka, but that hiri...2022
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• Nets Notes: Struggles, Johnson, Bridges, Koch Family
In their first game under interim head coach Kevin Ollie on Thursday in Toronto, the Nets had yet another listless performance, losing by 28 points to the Raptors, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. Ollie replaced Jacque Vaughn, who was fired in part due to the team’s lack of energy and effort, with […]...2024
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• Nets fire coach Jacque Vaughn after 21-33 record at All-Star break
The Brooklyn Nets fired head coach Jacque Vaughn on Monday morning after going 21-33 and sitting in 11th place in the Eastern Conference at the NBA All-Star break. Brooklyn suffered its second-worst loss in franchise history last Thursday, losing 136-86 to the Boston Celtics. The Nets trailed by as many as 56 points in the […] The post Nets fire coach Jacque Vaughn after 21-33 record at All-...2024
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• Nets fire Jacque Vaughn less than 1 year after multiyear contract extension
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• Nets Notes: Schroder, Bates-Diop, Smith Jr., Future
Dennis Schroder made a splashy Nets debut on Saturday. The veteran point guard racked up 15 points and 12 assists in a 20-point win over San Antonio after he was acquired in a trade with the Raptors. “He was able to show his ability to be a point guard on the floor,” coach Jacque Vaughn […]...2024
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• Ben Simmons Misses Game Against Suns, Will Be Day-To-Day With Knee Contusion
Ben Simmons sat out the Brooklyn Nets' loss to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night with a knee contusion. Simmons recently returned after missing 12 weeks due to a nerve impingement in his lower back. Simmons had 10 points, 8 rebounds, and 11 assists before landing awkwardly in his return against the Jazz. "He'll be day-to-day going forward. Had an MRI, no structural damage, which was good. Had s...2024
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• Nets Notes: Depth, Mills, Thomas, Drummond
The Nets‘ Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving trades earlier this month significantly reduced the team’s star power but have created a deeper roster, resulting in difficult decisions for head coach Jacque Vaughn, as Mark W. Sanchez of The New York Post writes. With Seth Curry back in action on Wednesday following a five-game absence due […]...2023
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• Ben Simmons leaves Nets' loss to Pistons with zero points, knee soreness, and at least one frustrated coach

Jacque Vaughn appears to roll his eyes when discussing Simmons' early exit from the game...2023
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• Struggling Simmons ejected as Nets lose again

Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn said the team needs Ben Simmons to be "more productive" after he scored just seven points and was ejected in the third quarter of Thursday's loss to the Suns....2023
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• Ben Simmons: I'm Getting There
Ben Simmons had his best game for the Brooklyn Nets in a victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. Simmons finished with 15 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists in 32 minutes off the Brooklyn bench. Following his 6-for-6 shooting performance, Simmons told the media that he's just getting started. "I'm coming," Simmons said. "I'm getting there, man. It's taking a little bit of time, but...2022
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• Orlando Magic Find a Proven Winner Who Can Develop Young Roster in Frank Vogel
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• Steve Nash, Nets Agree To Part Ways

The Brooklyn Nets have fired Steve Nash as head coach. Jacque Vaughn will serve as acting head coach for Brooklyn's game on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls. A source told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN that the decision was mutual. "We want to thank Steve for everything he brought to our franchise over the past two-plus seasons," said General Manager Sean Marks. "Since becoming head coach, Steve was...2022
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• Nets assistant Jacque Vaughn withdraws from head coaching searches

Vaughn cites family reasons, including the opportunity to spend more time with his two teenage seasons, as the motivator for his decision....2021
• GM Sean Marks: Nets taking collaborative approach on coaching search
The Nets still have not made a decision on whom their next head coach will be since firing Kenny Atkinson, but Brooklyn general manager Sean Marks provided an update on the situation on Wednesday. While Marks admitted the Nets aren't reaching out to anyone at the moment, he did say he will consult players like Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant when the time comes. However, he said the decision ultimat...2020
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• Promising Orlando Magic Roster Needs the Right Coach Right Now
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• Scott Skiles Resigns as Magic Head Coach: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
2016

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• Why the Next NBA Coach or GM Will Probably Be a San Antonio Spur
2016

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• Ranking Each NBA Head Coaching Opening by Its Appeal
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• NBA Insider: 3 Years After Linsanity, Jeremy Lin Still in Search of NBA Home
2015

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• Los Angeles Lakers Finally Throwing Jordan Clarkson into NBA Point Guard Fire
2015

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• In Case You Didn't Hear, George Karl Really, Really Wants to Coach in NBA Again
2015

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• Steve Nash signs four-year contract to become coach of Brooklyn Nets; Jacque Vaughn will stay as assistant
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• NBA Insider: 3 Years After Linsanity, Jeremy Lin Still in Search of NBA Home
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• Sources: Magic on verge of firing Vaughn
The Orlando Magic are on the verge of firing head coach Jacque Vaughn, according to league sources....2015
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• Where Are All the Black NBA Coaches? Examining a Sudden, Silent Disappearance
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• Nik Vucevic and Magic Agree to New Contract: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction
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• Jacque Vaughn Fired by Orlando Magic
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• Magic fire coach Vaughn after 2-plus seasons
The Orlando Magic have fired head coach Jacque Vaughn, general manager Rob Hennigan announced Thursday....2015
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• The Can-Do Kid: Becky Hammon's Incredible Journey from Rapid City to the NBA
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• Daily Fantasy Basketball 2014: Best NBA FanDuel, DraftKings Lineup for Dec. 23
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• Mike Budenholzer, Jordi Fernandez, Kevin Young Among Finalists For Nets Coach
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• Sean Marks To Return As Nets GM Next Season
The Brooklyn Nets have gone through a disappointing season, seeing their streak snapped after five consecutive playoff appearances. However, falling short of the postseason won't cost general manager Sean Marks his job. Marks will return to Brooklyn for the offseason and next season. Marks' first order of business will be hiring a new head coach. The Nets are expected to undergo a wide-ranging sea...2024
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• Nets fire Jacque Vaughn, Thunder are built for the playoffs & other interesting NBA storylines | No Cap Room

Coming out of the NBA All-Star break, Yahoo Sports NBA writer Dan Devine and Patrick Redford from Defector talk about the storylines they’re most interested to watch play out....2024
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• Are Nets planning rebuild around wrong player?

The Brooklyn Nets are starting from scratch once again following the firing of head coach Jacque Vaughn on Monday....2024
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• Nets Fire Jacque Vaughn
The Brooklyn Nets have fired head coach Jacque Vaughn. Vaughn was hired as the Nets head coach when Steve Nash was fired seven games into the 2022-23 season. In his two partial seasons in charge of the Nets, Vaughn had a 64-65 record. He went 0-4 in the playoffs, as Brooklyn was swept by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. The final straw for Vaughn's tenure coaching Br...2024
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• Cam Thomas Not Comfortable With Nets Rotations

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas has recently returned to the bench after a string of starts. When asked if he's comfortable with the Nets rotations since being moved back to the bench, Thomas made it clear he's not. "No... I'm just doing my job... But no, I don't really have no comfortability coming off the bench or starting. Whatever he wants me to do that's what imma do," Thomas answered. Thomas ...2024
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• Spencer Dinwiddie trying to figure out new Nets role as production dips

Head coach Jacque Vaughn said after Sunday’s win over Washington, the veteran guard was “still wrapping his head around how he fits into the different lineups.”...2023
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• Cam Thomas could be forcing way into Nets’ starting lineup

DALLAS — Cam Thomas’ offense has always been top-tier. Now he’s done enough on defense to let that offense come to the fore. The third-year guard has forced himself into a position where he has to play. Now the only decision left for Brooklyn coach Jacque Vaughn is whether to replace somebody in the starting......2023
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• Jacque Vaughn lays out Nets expectations heading into regular season

The Brooklyn Nets open their regular-season schedule on Wednesday when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers....2023
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• Mikal Bridges Thinks Nets Are Done Making Major Moves This Offseason

Mikal Bridges expects the Brooklyn Nets to begin the 23-24 season with essentially their current roster. The Nets re-signed Cam Johnson this offseason and are not expected to seriously pursue a trade for Damian Lillard. "Yeah, pretty much, I think so. And I'm pretty excited about it," Bridges told The Post. "I mean, I love the guys that we've got, just bring everybody back and finally go through p...2023
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• Sean Marks To Return As Nets’ GM In 2024/25
A couple months ago, there was some speculation that Sean Marks‘ job with the Nets might be in jeopardy amid a disappointing 2023/24 season which saw the team dismiss former head coach Jacque Vaughn. At one point in mid-December, the Nets were 13-10. After Friday’s loss to the Knicks, they’re now 32-49 with one game […]...2024
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• Brooklyn Nets Announce Jacque Vaughn as Head Coach
The Brooklyn Nets have officially announced Jacque Vaughn as their new head coach today, after much speculation that they were going to hire disgraced Celtics coach Ime Udoka. “Jacque’s basketball acumen, competitiveness and intimate knowledge of our team and organization make him the clear-cut best person to lead our group moving forward,” General Manager Sean […] The post Brooklyn Nets Ann...2022
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• Orlando Magic Find a Proven Winner Who Can Develop Young Roster in Frank Vogel
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• Promising Orlando Magic Roster Needs the Right Coach Right Now
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• Scott Skiles Resigns as Magic Head Coach: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
2016

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• James Borrego Named Magic Head Coach Through End of Season
2015

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• NBA Insider: 3 Years After Linsanity, Jeremy Lin Still in Search of NBA Home
2015

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• George Karl Expected to Become Kings Head Coach After 2015 NBA All-Star Break
2015

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• NBA Rumors: Analyzing Trade Buzz on Arron Afflalo, Kevin Martin and More
2015

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• Jacque Vaughn Fired by Magic: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
2015

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