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Zion Williamson injures hamstring in loss to Lakers, ruled out for next game; Blake Griffin announces retirement after career with Clippers, Pistons, Nets, and Celtics; Brooklyn Nets eyeing Jordi Fernandez, veteran assistant coach, to fill head coaching role.
The Brooklyn Nets have reportedly chosen Sacramento Kings assistant Jordi Fernandez as their next head coach, following an extensive search. The 41-year-old Spaniard was voted the "best assistant coach in the NBA" in a recent GM survey and is seen as a rising star in the league. Fernandez is known for his detailed approach and is considered a player's coach, making him a good fit for the Nets as they seek to regain their much-vaunted culture.
The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly set to hire Sacramento Kings' top assistant Jordi Fernandez as their next head coach, following a monthlong search. The 41-year-old Fernandez, who has been a rising coaching candidate, will take over a Nets team that finished with a 32-50 record under interim coach Kevin Ollie. Nets GM Sean Marks met with numerous candidates before selecting Fernandez, who will continue coaching the Kings for the rest of the season. Fernandez's coaching experience includes stints with the Denver Nuggets, Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Canadian national team, and he has previously interviewed for head-coaching jobs with other NBA teams.
The Brooklyn Nets are narrowing down their search for a new head coach, with Milwaukee Bucks championship coach Mike Budenholzer, Sacramento Kings associate head coach Jordi Fernandez, and Phoenix Suns associate head coach Kevin Young emerging as finalists. Nets owner Joe Tsai is holding in-person meetings with all three candidates, with a decision expected soon. While Shams Charania reported these three as finalists, other league sources indicate that the coaching search is broader, with interim head coach Kevin Ollie and several other coaches also being considered. Budenholzer, known for his coaching accomplishments and ties to Nets GM Sean Marks, is seen as a top contender, while Fernandez and Young are also highly regarded assistant coaches in the NBA.
Sacramento Kings associate head coach Jordi Fernandez has been named the head coach of the Canadian national basketball program, replacing Nick Nurse. Fernandez will lead a roster that includes NBA players such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jamal Murray, and RJ Barrett in the upcoming FIBA World Cup and 2024 Paris Olympics. Fernandez, who has previously coached in national team programs for Spain and Nigeria, has emerged as a strong candidate for NBA head-coaching positions.