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In what could have been a busy postseason run for the Brooklyn Nets is now a busy offseason that evidently gets a head start on the nine teams left in the NBA playoffs.

Brooklyn Nets News / Field Level Media / April 22, 2024

Nets hire Jordi Fernandez as head coach

Sacramento Kings associate head coach Jordi Fernandez was named head coach of the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. The 41-year-old replaces interim head coach Kevin Ollie, who was promoted in February when Jacque Vaughn was fired.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hardwood Heroics / April 16, 2024

Brooklyn Nets’ New Head Coach, Revealed by Woj

The Brooklyn Nets have finally made their decision. After a lengthy search for the franchise’s next head coach, news broke on Monday evening that the organization has selected Sacramento Kings assistant coach Jordi Fernandez as their next man at the helm.

Golden State Warriors News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Youngest 25/5/5 with five threes in a playoff game by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the youngest players for each NBA franchise to score 25 points with five made three's to go with at least five rebounds and assists can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 40-point NBA games' quiz

The 'NBA's active playoff wins leaders' quiz

The '2006 NBA Draft first round' quiz

Brooklyn Nets News / Last Word On Sports / April 14, 2024

Nets Hone-In on 3 Finalists in Head Coach Search

The Brooklyn Nets have set their sights on several head coach candidates since removing Jacque Vaughn from his post on Feb. 19. Interim coach Kevin Ollie “has been considered as part of the Nets’ process,” per The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / April 12, 2024

Report: Nets to retain GM, 'cast a wide net' in HC search

Report: Nets to retain GM, 'cast a wide net' in head-coaching search

Interim head coach Kevin Ollie is expected to receive consideration for the permanent position. The Nets have gone 11-17 under Ollie, a longtime former NBA player who took over for Jacque Vaughn a couple of months ago.

Brooklyn Nets Veteran Hoping to Remain With Team Next Season

Brooklyn Nets Have Made Bold Decision About Ben Simmons

Knicks, in tight East seeding battle, meet Nets

New York City's all-time greatest high school basketball players

The 'Triple-doubles with 10 blocks' quiz

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / April 11, 2024

Kevin Ollie Sounds Off on the UConn Huskies’ Successful 2024 NCAA Title Defense: ‘They Have to Make Us Blue Blood Now’

Before eventually becoming the Brooklyn Nets’ interim head coach, Kevin Ollie made his mark in the collegiate scene when he guided the UConn Huskies to a national title as their head coach in 2014.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 6, 2024

Nets’ Kevin Ollie commends pair of rookies for ‘Brooklyn style’ after comeback win over Pistons

For the second straight game, the Brooklyn Nets clawed out a come-from-behind victory. And for the second straight game, a rookie provided the spark. The Nets came back from a 19-point deficit to secure a 113-103 win over the Detroit Pistons Saturday at Barclays Center.

Brooklyn Nets News / Last Word On Sports / March 29, 2024

Nets Head Coach Responds to Scorer’s Playing Time Question

Just days after Brooklyn Nets wing Lonnie Walker IV was lamenting his diminished role, interim head coach Kevin Ollie has responded to the question that was ultimately posed by the 25-year-old: What does he have to do to get more playing time?

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 26, 2024

Nets looking to snap Wizards' rare win streak

In 18 games coaching the Brooklyn Nets, Kevin Ollie often has preached about the defensive energy and effort needed to get wins. With 10 games remaining, Ollie is hoping to see some of the same things he witnessed Monday in a 96-88 win over the Toronto Raptors.

Brooklyn Nets News / Last Word On Sports / March 26, 2024

Nets Wing Speaks Out After Head-Scratching Head Coach Critique

The Brooklyn Nets —specifically interim head coach Kevin Ollie —may have a problem on their hands. As if the team being 26-26, 11th in the East wasn’t bad enough.

Kevin Ollie gives context into Lonnie Walker IV's reduced minutes

Lonnie Walker IV was one of the Nets’ best players earlier in the season, as he was the most reliable offensive option off the bench. Before a knee injury took him out for a month, Walker was a legitimate candidate for the Sixth Man of the Year award.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 20, 2024

Kevin Ollie speaks about Cam Thomas' growth as a lead guard for Brooklyn

Cameron Thomas has continued to evolve into one of the most promising guards in the league. Initial perceptions showed he would continue to be a pure bucket-getter, but Cam has shown legitimate growth and has become one of the Nets’ top stars.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 20, 2024

Coach Kevin Ollie and the Nets organization support Mikal Bridges' desire to play every game

Mikal Bridges is most known for not missing a game since he joined the NBA. The game against the New Orleans Pelicans was Mikal’s 500th career game, which meant it was the 500th game in a row.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 19, 2024

Nets’ Kevin Ollie reveals next step in Cam Thomas’ growth amid career-best scoring stretch

There has been little reason for excitement surrounding the Brooklyn Nets of late. There would be virtually none if not for Cam Thomas. After returning from an ankle injury, the third-year guard has been the Nets’ lone bright spot during a 1-4 stretch over their last five games.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 16, 2024

Nets fail to follow Kevin Ollie ‘recipe’ while posting historic stat in blowout loss vs. Pacers

Kevin Ollie revealed the Brooklyn Nets’ recipe for success upon taking over as interim head coach. “I’ll tell you the recipe: It’s low turnovers,” he said.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 7, 2024

Coach Kevin Ollie wants the Nets to take care of business in the upcoming games

Brooklyn is ready to keep competing for a shot at the Play-In Tournament. The upcoming stretch has games they should be competitive in, and Coach Kevin Ollie wants them to take care of business by getting more wins.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 6, 2024

Kevin Ollie talks about the reason why he wanted to become a coach

Before he thought of being a coach, Nets interim head coach Kevin Ollie was a well-traveled NBA player. The former UConn Husky played 15 years in the NBA, traveling all over the country for 12 teams in his career.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 4, 2024

Kevin Ollie’s stern message to Nets following lethargic loss to shorthanded Grizzlies

There has been no shortage of “worst loss of the season” candidates for the Brooklyn Nets in 2023-24, but Monday’s 106-102 home defeat to the shorthanded Memphis Grizzlies might take the cake.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 1, 2024

Kevin Ollie backs Jeff Peterson's upcoming campaign as Hornets’ newest top executive: “Super-excited for his opportunity”

On Thursday, the entire Brooklyn Nets organization was surprised as it was announced that assistant general manager Jeff Peterson will transfer to the Queen City and assume the Charlotte Hornets' head of basketball operations position.

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / February 27, 2024

Nets look like a Mickey Mouse organization in Orlando

The Brooklyn Nets are not only a bad basketball team, they're just flat out gutless. Trailing by 29 points after three quarters to Orlando is just inexcusable. Kevin Ollie was supposed to tap into the inner hunter within each of his players.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 25, 2024

Nets, Grizzlies just trying to find a spark

Through two games under interim coach Kevin Ollie, fourth quarters and fast-break points are among the numerous trouble spots for the Brooklyn Nets. Fading

Brooklyn Nets News / Yardbarker / February 23, 2024

Shocking stat exemplifies dismal Nets season

The Brooklyn Nets have played 55 games this season. They’ve drawn six charges.

Are Nets planning rebuild around wrong player?

Watch: Scottie Barnes taunts Mikal Bridges after making three-pointer

Brooklyn Nets selling minority share to widow of David Koch

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Brooklyn Nets News / Field Level Media / February 21, 2024

Interim coach Kevin Ollie wants Nets energized against Raptors

Kevin Ollie wants energy and a hunter mentality from his players in his debut as the Brooklyn Nets interim coach Thursday night against the host Toronto Raptors.

Brooklyn Nets News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / February 20, 2024

Former 76er Takes Over Brooklyn Nets Head Coach Job

The Brooklyn Nets became the latest team to move on from their head coach on Monday. Weeks after the Milwaukee Bucks shocked the league by canning their first-year head coach, Adrian Griffin, the Nets decided to call it quits with Jacque Vaughn, who has been with the organization since 2016.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 19, 2024

Nets Promoting Kevin Ollie to Interim Coach

The Brooklyn Nets intend to promote lead assistant Kevin Ollie to interim coach, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Ollie, 51, will replace Jacque Vaughn, fired on Monday.