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sports1 year ago

Ben Simmons' Early Exit: Nets Suffer Another Blow

Brooklyn Nets' Ben Simmons left the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to left leg soreness and did not return, raising concerns about his availability for future games. Interim coach Kevin Ollie stated that Simmons' status is unclear and that the team will conduct tests to determine the extent of the injury. Meanwhile, Cam Johnson has been moved to the bench in the past two games, with Ollie emphasizing the need for players to embrace their roles and contribute to the team's success.

via New York Post |
#ben-simmons#brooklyn-nets#kevin-ollie
sports1 year ago

"Raptors Dominate Nets in Coach Ollie's Debut Game"

In his first game as the Nets' interim head coach, Kevin Ollie made some eyebrow-raising decisions, including moving Cam Johnson to the bench and starting Ben Simmons with a mandate to attack the rim more. Dennis Schröder also came off the bench in his return to Toronto, facing personal challenges and adjusting to a new system. Ollie emphasized the need for Simmons to drive more and play with pace, as the Nets suffered a 121-93 defeat to the Raptors.

via New York Post |
#ben-simmons#brooklyn-nets#cam-johnson
sports1 year ago

"Nets' Coaching Shake-Up: Impact on Cam Thomas and Team Dynamics"

Cam Thomas' role with the Brooklyn Nets could change under interim coach Kevin Ollie, who has emphasized the importance of defense and energy in addition to scoring. Thomas, averaging 21.2 points per game, faces uncertainty about his role and future contract talks as the Nets seek to improve their performance and make the playoffs amidst a coaching change and a string of losses.

via New York Post |
#brooklyn-nets#cam-thomas#coaching-change
sports1 year ago

"Nets Address Effort Issues, Seek Playoff Turnaround with Kevin Ollie"

Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks cited a lack of energy and effort as reasons for firing head coach Jacque Vaughn, with the team's performance declining since a game against the Milwaukee Bucks in December. Interim coach Kevin Ollie plans to address this by emphasizing "energy generating behaviors" and demanding a mindset of determination and hustle from the players. Despite the team's struggles, there is still hope to get back into the play-in mix as they close out the regular season. Marks also mentioned that owner Joe Tsai will give him the opportunity to hire a fourth coach during his tenure with the franchise.

via ESPN|
#brooklyn-nets#jacque-vaughn#kevin-ollie
sports1 year ago

"Brooklyn Nets Seek New Head Coach After Parting Ways with Jacque Vaughn"

The Brooklyn Nets have fired Jacque Vaughn and promoted assistant Kevin Ollie to interim head coach. Potential candidates to replace Vaughn include experienced coaches like Mike Budenholzer and Mark Jackson, as well as unconventional choices like JJ Redick. Ollie, who led Connecticut to a national championship in 2014, will have the opportunity to make a strong impression as the Nets' interim head coach.

via New York Post |
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sports1 year ago

"Nets Terminate Head Coach Jacque Vaughn Amid Struggles"

The Brooklyn Nets have fired coach Jacque Vaughn after a 21-33 start to the season, less than a year after signing a multiyear contract extension. Vaughn, who previously coached the team as an interim head coach in 2020, had guided the Nets to a strong record before the All-Star break but saw the team's performance decline afterward. The decision to dismiss Vaughn comes as a surprise, as the Nets are still within reach of the Play-In Tournament, but reports suggest that his standing in the locker room may have waned. The Nets have yet to name an interim head coach, but they have added Kevin Ollie and Will Weaver to their coaching staff.

via The Athletic|
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sports2 years ago

Kevin Ollie Joins Brooklyn Nets as Assistant Coach.

Kevin Ollie, former UConn coach and NBA player, is joining the Brooklyn Nets as an assistant coach. Ollie left Overtime Elite after two years of running the Atlanta-based pro basketball feeder program. He had interviewed twice for the Pistons’ head coaching job that went to former Suns coach Monty Williams. Ollie is known for his ability to develop and lead players, and he helped mold twin brothers Amen and Ausar Thompson into lottery picks. He returns to the Nets franchise where he played 19 games in 2000-01.

via New York Post |
#assistant-coach#brooklyn-nets#connecticut
sports2 years ago

Kevin Ollie Joins Brooklyn Nets as Assistant Coach

The Brooklyn Nets have hired Kevin Ollie, former NBA player and NCAA-winning UConn coach, as an assistant coach, along with promoting Ronnie Burrell from head coach of the Long Island Nets to an assistant coach position. The Nets now have six assistant coaches backing up Jacque Vaughn, with three more positions to fill. Ollie was a finalist for the Detroit Pistons head coaching job and recently left Overtime Elite after two years of running that NBA-feeder program. Burrell was named G League coach of the year after leading Long Island to the Eastern Conference Finals.

via Nets Daily|
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sports2 years ago

Kevin Ollie Joins Brooklyn Nets as Assistant Coach

The Brooklyn Nets have hired Kevin Ollie, former UConn coach and NBA player, as an assistant coach. Ollie had been a finalist for the Detroit Pistons' head-coaching job earlier this year and spent the past two years as head of coaching and player development for the Overtime Elite program in Atlanta. He joins a reshaped coaching staff for Jacque Vaughn's first full season as the Nets coach.

via ESPN|
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