New Nets head coach Steve Nash acknowledges that he was brought on board with the franchise because of his interpersonal relationships and culture-building skills, more so than his X’s and O’s. “I think they understand that my acumen for the game is strong and I can catch up on any of the tactical aspects,” Nash told Pelicans guard J.J. Redick in a recent edition of Redick’s … [Read more...] about Nash Discusses His Nets Hiring
Hawks, Knicks, Suns Expected To Pursue Davis Bertans
The Hawks, Knicks, and Suns are expected to be among the top threats to pry unrestricted free agent Davis Bertans away from the Wizards this offseason, according to Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington. Atlanta is “shaping up to be particularly aggressive,” Hughes writes. Bertans opted out of the NBA’s restart due to his history of ACL injuries and a desire to preserve his … [Read more...] about Hawks, Knicks, Suns Expected To Pursue Davis Bertans
Cannady Opens Up About Working Out With Durant, Irving
Long Island Nets guard Devin Cannady spoke with Alex Schiffer of The Athletic about working out with Nets superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in Los Angeles. The NBA G League guard recalled a game of 2-on-2 where he had trouble defending Irving. Durant stopped the game and instead gave tips Cannady to help him. “If I got the confidence from KD,” Cannady said to Schiffer. … [Read more...] about Cannady Opens Up About Working Out With Durant, Irving
Front Office Wants Vaughn To Stay
The Nets are hopeful that Jacques Vaughn will remain on Steve Nash’s staff even though they passed on making him the permanent head coach, according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post. Vaughn has been identified is a candidate for the Pacers coaching job. The Rockets are also reportedly interested, though the Nets would have to grant those teams permission to interview him. … [Read more...] about Front Office Wants Vaughn To Stay
Durant: LeVert Can Be Nets' Third Star
Nets forward Kevin Durant isn’t convinced the club needs to trade for a third star this offseason, expressing a belief that Caris LeVert is capable of being that star. “I think Caris is that perfect guy for us — any given night he can lead us in scoring or lead us in assists or he can control the offense or we can go to him in the post in a matchup,” Durant said during an … [Read more...] about Durant: LeVert Can Be Nets' Third Star
Atlantic Notes: Dinwiddie, Nash, Raptors, Tatum, Sixers
Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie is confident that Steve Nash will succeed as the new head coach of the franchise, he told Shlomo Sprung of Forbes.com. Dinwiddie discussed a variety of subjects in the interview, including Nash, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and more. Brooklyn announced the hiring of Nash last week with no prior media coverage of the possibility, surprising observers … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Dinwiddie, Nash, Raptors, Tatum, Sixers
NBA’s Bottom Eight Teams Gearing Up For Group Workouts
Monday, September 14 marks the first day of the three-week offseason workout window for the NBA’s bottom eight teams. The first phase of these de facto training camps will last for one week, through next Monday. During that time, activities will continue to be limited to individual workouts, as participants begin being tested daily for the coronavirus. After one week, once … [Read more...] about NBA’s Bottom Eight Teams Gearing Up For Group Workouts
Nets Looking For Veteran Assistant Coaches
The Nets will try to add experienced coaches to Steve Nash’s staff, Shams Charania of The Athletic said in an appearance on Stadium (video tweeted by Billy Reinhardt of NetsDaily). Charania mentioned ABC/ESPN analyst Jeff Van Gundy and Lakers assistant Phil Handy as two possibilities. Brooklyn considered Van Gundy as a potential head coach before hiring Nash last week, Charania … [Read more...] about Nets Looking For Veteran Assistant Coaches
Knicks Notes: Durant, Rose, Paul, Workouts
Kevin Durant said again this week that he had no intention of joining the Knicks as a free agent last summer, relays Marc Berman of The New York Post. Appearing on J.J. Redick‘s podcast, Durant said he welcomed a more comfortable situation with the Nets rather than trying to turn around a downtrodden franchise. “Around February (2019) I was thinking I didn’t want to be the … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Durant, Rose, Paul, Workouts