Matt George: Mike Brown on his lead assistant Jordi Fernandez becoming the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, Luke Loucks being promoted to the front of the bench, and Doug Christie likely coaching the Kings summer league team. pic.twitter.com/1WG6Cq2aci Mike Brown on his lead assistant Jordi Fernandez becoming the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, Luke Loucks being promoted to the front of the bench, and Doug Christie likely coaching the Kings summer league team. pic.twitter.com/1WG6Cq2aci — Matt George (@MattGeorgeSAC) April 24, 2024 ..read more

Michael Scotto: Nets GM Sean Marks on Nicolas Claxton: “Nic is the No. 1 priority for us, there’s no doubt about that. We hope he’s a Net for a very long time. We hope we can continue to build around him and with him.” Nets GM Sean Marks on Nic Claxton: “Nic is the No. 1 priority for us, there’s no doubt about that. We hope he’s a Net for a very long time. We hope we can continue to build around him and with him.” pic.twitter.com/Q8eUh2pGRj — Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) April 24, 2024 ..read more

Erik Slater: Sean Marks says the Nets expect Ben Simmons to be ready for training camp: “The expectations are certainly for him to be ready, there should be no reason for him not to be. The doctors and therapists have told us that he should be ready to go next season. Again, it’s gonna be on ..read more

Michael Scotto: Nets GM Sean Marks on Nicolas Claxton: “Nic is the No. 1 priority for us, there’s no doubt about that. We hope he’s a Net for a very long time. We hope we can continue to build around him and with him.” Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto What’s the buzz on Twitter? Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto Nets GM Sean Marks on Nic Claxton: “Nic is the No. 1 priority for us, there’s no doubt about that. We hope he’s a Net for a very long time. We hope we can continue to build around him and with him.” pic.twitter.com/Q8eUh2pGRj – 12:59 PM Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps Sean Marks says “all signs ..read more

Michael Scotto: Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez on Nicolas Claxton: “I believe he’ll be the Defensive Player of the Year for us. He’s a priority this summer.” Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto What’s the buzz on Twitter? Erik Slater @erikslater_ Sean Marks when asked where Nic Claxton is on his priority list this offseason: “He’s number one… The hope is 100 percent that he remains a Net.” – 11:48 AM Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez on Nic Claxton: “I believe he’ll be the Defensive Player of the Year for us. He’s a priority this summer.” pic.twitter.com/9von4 ..read more

Michael Scotto: Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez on Nicolas Claxton: “I believe he’ll be the Defensive Player of the Year for us. He’s a priority this summer ..read more

Michael Scotto: Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez: “We will see results right away because this industry is about getting results.” pic.twitter.com/pm30gUGFN2 Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez: “We will see results right away because this industry is about getting results." pic.twitter.com/pm30gUGFN2 — Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) April 24, 2024 ..read more

Tim Bontemps: Jordi Fernandez, who is being introduced as the new coach of the Brooklyn Nets today, says “he wouldn’t be here” without the experience coaching Team Canada, and thanks Joe Tsai & Sean Marks for allowing him to coach in the Olympics this year, which he calls “a dream come true ..read more

Evan Barnes: Sean Marks praised Jordi Fernández for his ability to hold players accountable and get a response out of players. Touted that from his past as an assistant with Sacramento, Denver as well as his tenure leading Canada’s men’s basketball team ..read more

If for some reason that doesn’t happen, Canada would be in a strong position to recruit its next head coach, as leading one of the best national teams in the world is a pretty strong platform to audition for an NBA head coaching opportunity, with Fernandez’ path offering a convincing proof-of-concept. That’s all for another day, but for now what seems to be happening is the best of both worlds — Canada’s preferred coach staying on to lead it through the Olympics, while simultaneously earning one of the most difficult positions to achieve in basketball: NBA head coach. “We’re excited for him, i ..read more