Nets coach Kenny Atkinson has hardly wanted to mention the playoffs this year, even with his team fighting for its postseason life over the final week of the season.
But when he was asked about his reported contract extension Tuesday afternoon, he was suddenly happy to talk playoffs.
“Definitely don’t want to comment on [the extension], just because I think the focus needs to be on our guys and making these playoffs,” Atkinson said after practice. “Keep the focus there. After the season, we can go have a coffee in Cobble Hill … we can talk about it.