Steve Nash, Nets Part Ways; Magic Ex Jacque Vaughn Named Acting Coach

The Brooklyn Nets need a new coach after letting go of Steve Nash. And it could be a familiar face for the Orlando Magic.

Jeremy Brener | Nov 1, 2022

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ORLANDO - The NBA world is shaking Tuesday after its first coaching change of the season.

According to ESPN, the Brooklyn Nets and head coach Steve Nash mutually agreed to part ways Tuesday after parts of three seasons together.

Nash went 94-67 during his tenure with the Nets, which boasts a .584 winning percentage, but when the team has championship aspirations with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, it was not enough to stick.

The Nets have also dealt with several controversies during Nash's tenure, including Durant's trade request, James Harden forcing his way in and out of town, and Irving's refusal to be vaccinated last season. This year, Irving's anti-semitic comments have caused friction within the organization and a 2-5 start to the season isn't solving any problems.

With Nash gone, the Nets have named Jacque Vaughn as the acting head coach for tonight's game against the Chicago Bulls.

Vaughn, 47, was a first-round pick in the 1997 NBA Draft and played 12 seasons in the league. He played for the Orlando Magic in the 2002-03 season, averaging 5.9 points per game. He would return to Orlando after his playing career to coach the team from 2012-15, where he went 58-158 in parts of three seasons.

Now, Vaughn may get another chance to coach in the NBA. However, there are reports circulating that the Nets may target people outside the organization to step in, including former Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder and Ime Udoka, who's serving a suspension from the Boston Celtics.

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Published Nov 1, 2022

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.