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Steve Nash out as head coach of Brooklyn Nets after 2 seasons

NEW YORK -- The Brooklyn Nets and Head Coach Steve Nash are parting ways.

The Nets released the news early Tuesday afternoon, a day after beating Indiana to improve to 2-5.

They said a decision will be made about his replacement "in the near future."

Nash shared a statement on social media, thanking his coaching staff, video room, and Brooklyn and its fans.

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Nets General Manager Sean Marks and Governor Joe Tsai thanked Nash for his past two-plus seasons at the helm.

"Since becoming head coach, Steve was faced with a number of unprecedented challenges, and we are sincerely grateful for his leadership, patience and humility throughout his tenure," Marks wrote.