Jan 10 (Reuters) - The struggling Brooklyn Nets fired head coach Lionel Hollins on Sunday and re-assigned general manager Billy King within the organization, the National Basketball Association team said.
The Nets, who are second to last in the Eastern Conference this season with a 10-27 record, said assistant coach Tony Brown would serve as interim head coach until a full-time replacement was found.
"After careful consideration, I've concluded that it's time for a fresh start and a new vision for the direction of the team," Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov said in a statement.
"By making this decision now, it enables our organization to use the rest of the season to diligently evaluate candidates with proven track records.