Nets fire coach Jacque Vaughn with team in 11th place at the All-Star break
The Brooklyn Nets have fired Jacque Vaughn after ending a disappointing first half of the season with a 50-point loss in Boston in their final game before the All-Star break
By BRIAN MAHONEY
Published - Feb 19, 2024, 12:13 PM ET
Last Updated - Feb 19, 2024, 12:13 PM EST
Jacque Vaughn's strong work guiding the Brooklyn Nets earned him a contract extension at last season's All-Star break.
Just a year later, the Nets fired Vaughn after a 50-point loss in his final game, their worst since moving to Brooklyn.
The Nets announced Vaughn's departure Monday and said an interim coach would be named soon.
“This was an incredibly difficult decision, but one we feel is in the best interest of the team going forward,” general manager Sean Marks said in a statement. “Jacque has represented this organization with exemplary character and class for the past eight years. The consistent positivity and passion he poured into our team daily will remain with the players and staff he interacted with throughout his tenure.”
