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The Brooklyn Nets introduced Tuesday morning that they’re signing head coach Jacque Vaughn to a multi-year contract extension. The deal runs by way of the 2026-27 season, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Since taking up for former head coach Steve Nash on Nov. 1, Vaughn has posted a 32-19 file, and has handled vital roster turnover throughout that point. When Vaughn first took the place, he was teaching Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, and was main a staff that went on a 12-game profitable streak, which is tied for the longest of any staff this season.
However, a commerce demand from Irving simply days earlier than the Feb. 9 commerce deadline shook up the roster, which resulted in Irving touchdown with the Dallas Mavericks. Durant was subsequent, getting despatched to the Phoenix Suns. During all this, which additionally included coping with the controversy that surrounded Irving when he shared a movie on social media that had antisemitic rhetoric, Vaughn has offered stability for a Nets franchise that has handled its justifiable share of drama over the previous couple of years.
In a press release launched by the staff, Nets normal supervisor Sean Marks spoke glowingly about Vaughn’s impression throughout his brief time as head coach.
“Jacque has made a right away and immeasurable impression on our complete group since assuming the function of head coach earlier this season,” Marks stated. “On the court docket, he is clearly demonstrated his management by way of his capability to attach and talk at a really excessive degree whereas displaying super instincts for the sport. As an individual, they do not come any higher than Jacque. His character is impeccable, and there may be not a greater consultant for our staff and our borough. We are thrilled to have Jacque lead the Nets for years to come back.”
Though there are not any superstars left on the staff, Brooklyn has an intriguing, younger roster for Vaughn to work with going ahead. The Nets bought again Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Dorian Finney-Smith and Spencer Dinwiddie as key items from each the Irving and Durant commerce, all of whom have main upside. Right earlier than the All-Star break, Bridges put up a career-high 45 factors, displaying why the Nets needed him so badly within the Durant commerce. While this staff is not thought of a championship contender, the Nets have a strong basis of gamers to construct on, a well-respected coach to guide them and an assortment of picks to go star chasing when one other prime participant inevitably requests a commerce.
