The Nets are hiring veteran assistant coach Steve Hetzel to be part of Jordi Fernandez‘s new staff in Brooklyn, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter link). Hetzel was an assistant coach in Portland for the past three seasons under Chauncey Billups. Prior to his stint with the Blazers, he worked on Steve Clifford‘s staffs in both Charlotte (2014-18) and Orlando … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Hetzel, Nets, Maxey, Thibodeau, Celtics
Nets’ Fernandez, Marks Call Re-Signing Claxton Top Offseason Priority
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday at his introductory press conference as the Nets‘ head coach, Jordi Fernandez referred to re-signing free agent center Nic Claxton as a “priority” for the team this offseason, per Tim Bontemps of ESPN. General manager Sean Marks went a step further, calling a new deal for Claxton the Nets’ “number one” priority. “We hope he’s a Net for a very … [Read more...] about Nets’ Fernandez, Marks Call Re-Signing Claxton Top Offseason Priority
Mitchell Robinson Exits Game 3 With Ankle Sprain
10:25pm: Robinson was seen exiting Wells Fargo Center wearing a walking boot, according to Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer (Twitter link). 10:02pm: Knicks center Mitchell Robinson exited Game 3 against the Sixers with a sprained left ankle, according to the team (Twitter link). Robinson had been listed as questionable to play in the game due to an ankle issue. According to The … [Read more...] about Mitchell Robinson Exits Game 3 With Ankle Sprain
Nets Notes: Fernandez, Marks, Simmons, Whitehead, B. Johnson
At his introductory press conference on Wednesday, new Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez was optimistic about a quick turnaround following a disappointing 2023/24 season, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. “We will see results right away,” Fernandez said. “This industry is about getting results and getting better. So how much are you gonna get better? It’s how we believe the process is … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: Fernandez, Marks, Simmons, Whitehead, B. Johnson
Sixers’ Embiid, Maxey To Play In Game 2
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey will both play tonight in the Sixers’ Game 2 matchup with the Knicks, according to TNT’s Chris Haynes (Twitter links). The team’s two stars were considered game-time decisions leading up to the contest. Embiid played 37 minutes in Philadelphia’s Game 1 loss on Sunday but continued to struggle with his mobility due to his surgically repaired left … [Read more...] about Sixers’ Embiid, Maxey To Play In Game 2