The Nets haven’t clinched a playoff shot yet, but the team’s brass has seen enough when it comes to coach Kenny Atkinson.
Atkinson is nearing a contract extension with the team, The Post’s Brian Lewis confirmed. The news was first reported by ESPN. Atkinson, who is in his third season with Nets, has an 87-155 record, but has the team on the cusp of its first playoff berth since 2015. The Nets (39-39) are currently sixth in the Eastern Conference.