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Mike Budenholzer, Jordi Fernandez, Kevin Young Finalists for Brooklyn Nets Head Coach Position

The Brooklyn Nets have narrowed down their head coach search to three candidates, with a decision expected soon.

  • Mike Budenholzer, former Milwaukee Bucks coach, is among the top candidates for the Nets' head coaching job, bringing significant experience including a 2021 NBA Championship.
  • Jordi Fernandez, currently with the Sacramento Kings, and Kevin Young of the Phoenix Suns are also finalists, each offering a fresh perspective and recent coaching successes.
  • The coaching search began following the mid-season firing of Jacque Vaughn, with the team currently under interim coach Kevin Ollie.
  • Team owner Joe Tsai is set to hold in-person interviews with the candidates, indicating an imminent decision.
  • The Nets' decision comes amidst a broader context of instability in the head coach position, with frequent changes over the past few years.
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