The Brooklyn Nets Let Go of Head Coach Jacque Vaughn After Under Two Seasons
The Brooklyn Nets parted ways with head coach Jacque Vaughn on Monday, marking his departure after less than two seasons with the team.
At present, the Nets hold a 21-33 record, placing them as the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference as the All-Star break approaches.
Their recent performance saw them losing five out of their last six games leading up to the break.
Vaughn had been signed to a multi-year contract extension by Brooklyn in February 2023. With his exit, the team plans to announce an interim coach soon.
General manager Sean Marks expressed the difficulty of the decision, emphasizing Vaughn’s character and contribution to the organization over the past eight years.
During his tenure, Vaughn, 49, achieved a record of 71-68 across parts of three seasons as Nets head coach, including a 7-3 stint as interim head coach during the 2019-20 season.
He took over from Steve Nash seven games into the 2022-23 campaign but did not oversee a full season.
Vaughn expressed gratitude to various individuals and entities associated with the Nets and the Brooklyn borough, conveying his commitment to giving his all every day. He now looks forward to the
next phase of his career.
Following the All-Star break, the Nets will face four consecutive road games, starting with a match against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday.
Their recent 136-86 loss to the Boston Celtics marked one of the most significant setbacks in franchise history.
Vaughn previously served as head coach of the Orlando Magic from 2012 to 2015, tallying a record of 58-158 during his tenure.
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