Amidst a 2-5 start and yet another controversy involving Kyrie Irving, the Nets and head coach Steve Nash have agreed to part ways.
The announcement was emailed by the team Tuesday morning, just hours before the Nets are to face the Chicago Bulls. Jacque Vaughn, who replaced Kenny Atkinson as interim back in March 2020, will be interim again. However, both Shams Charania and Adrian Wojnarowski suggest that the Net may hire Ime Udoka with Shams reporting discussions have already begun and Woj saying that a deal could be struck as soon as Wednesday. After leading the Celtics to the NBA Finals was suspended by Boston for an improper relationship with women subordinates.