The Brooklyn Nets have promoted Kevin Ollie to interim head coach following the dismissal of Jacque Vaughn. Ollie joined the Nets as an assistant coach this season. Ollie won a national championship with UConn in 2014 and has been a head coaching candidate in recent years. The Nets hope Ollie can re-energize the team with 28 games left in the season. … [Read more...] about Nets Promote Kevin Ollie To Interim Head Coach
Jalen Brunson Details Trying To Sign Extension With Mavericks Two Separate Times
Jalen Brunson talked on the All The Smoke podcast about his efforts to sign a contract extension with the Dallas Mavericks multiple times before and even during the 21-22 season. "There was a chance," said Brunson on staying with the Mavericks. "I really did want to stay in Dallas. I think before the season, before my fourth season in Dallas, last season in Dallas, we tried to … [Read more...] about Jalen Brunson Details Trying To Sign Extension With Mavericks Two Separate Times
Nets Players Questioned Jacque Vaughn’s In-Game Decisions
Several Brooklyn Nets players questioned Jacque Vaughn's in-game decision making, sources told Ian Begley of SNY. Players also expressed a lack of confidence in Vaughn as a head coach. Vaughn was fired by the Nets on Monday. Spencer Dinwiddie also reportedly spoke to Vaughn in a non-confrontational way about the importance of having a defined hierarchy on offense. Kevin Ollie … [Read more...] about Nets Players Questioned Jacque Vaughn’s In-Game Decisions
Sean Marks Cites Lack Of Energy, Effort For Decision To Fire Jacque Vaughn
Sean Marks expounded upon the decision made by the Brooklyn Nets to part ways with Jacque Vaughn coming out of the All-Star break. The Nets elevated Kevin Ollie to interim head coach. Marks cited a lack of energy and effort plays that lead to winning basketball. "It's about the level of compete," Marks said. "We're not going to be the most talented team in the league. I'm not … [Read more...] about Sean Marks Cites Lack Of Energy, Effort For Decision To Fire Jacque Vaughn
Jaylen Martin, Nets Agree To Two-Way Deal
The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to sign Jaylen Martin to a Two-Way deal. Martin was previously with the Westchester Knicks and is averaging 15.0 points and 4.5 rebounds in the G League. Martin is represented by Rich Gray and Deddrick Faison. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Martin, Nets Agree To Two-Way Deal