After a tumultuous summer in the organization, the Brooklyn Nets and head coach Steve Nash have “agreed to part ways” seven games into the 2022-23 NBA season, the team announced Tuesday. The Nets have underperformed since first hiring Nash as coach in 2020, even if the Hall of Fame point guard doesn’t bear full responsibility for the drama that has surrounded his team over the past three seasons. Brooklyn’s Kevin Durant reportedly issued an ultimatum to team owner Joe Chai in August: Either grant his trade request or fire Nash and general manager Sean Marks. Three weeks later, they all met in Los Angeles and issued a ceasefire statement: “We have agreed to move forward with our cooperation.” Nash issued a soft-spoken statement full of appreciation for everyone in the organization after Tuesday’s departure. Assistant coach Zach Vaughan will serve as Nash’s replacement in the interim. Check back soon for more details.
