Ime Udoka’s imminent hire by the Nets was literally reported in the same breath as Steve Nash’s firing. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, who has a pretty obvious relationship with general manager Sean Marks, even said it would be done in 24-48 hours.
And yet here we are, six days later. Jacque Vaughn is still Brooklyn’s acting coach and Udoka is still the Celtics’ disgraced coach serving a season-long suspension. What gives?
NBA reporter Marc Stein tweeted Sunday night: “League sources say there have been some “strong voices” urging Joe Tsai to back off the Nets’ intent to hire suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka as Steve Nash’s successor given the considerable turmoil Brooklyn has already faced this season.