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Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash asked Dirk Nowitzki to join him on the team’s coaching staff after taking the job, but the NBA legend and Dallas Mavericks icon politely declined. In an interview with Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News, Nowitzki revealed why he didn’t join Nash on the Nets as an assistant […]

Since the championship drought in Arizona has been evident over the past five decades, it’s been hard for the Phoenix Suns to attract the talent their team needs. They’ve had more than a handful of division titles and a couple of conference titles but for some reason, they just can’t seem to go over the […]

To say that Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban regrets letting Steve Nash walk away from the Mavs back in 2004 would be a complete understatement. So much so, that the billionaire still has one specific calendar note from nearly two decades ago that he’s refused to remove since that fateful day. Cuban recently opened up […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard disagrees with the narrative that Steve Nash got hired by the Brooklyn Nets due to white privilege. Lillard emphasized that Nash is a two-time MVP and has a strong relationship with stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, making the hire a perfect fit for Brooklyn. No he […]

When the Brooklyn Nets fired Kenny Atkinson, many looked at Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant as the reasons why he was let go. During a recent appearance on Durant’s new podcast, The ETCs, Irving refuted that he got Atkinson fired before then basically admitting he wanted a new coach: First he says it’s “false” then explains […]

On the latest installment of the Text Message Show for The Players’ Tribune with Dorell Wright, Brooklyn Nets superstar small forward Kevin Durant spoke about how excited he is to play for Steve Nash. The Nets hired Nash as their new head coach, a move that sent shockwaves throughout the NBA world since the two-time MVP […]

It was just almost a month ago when it was announced that Steve Nash would be the new head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, who will enter the next season with high expectations with the impending return of All Stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving from injuries. But while Nash will be regarded as the […]

Newly-appointed Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash has opened up about why he has no doubt that he deserves the job. There are some who have questioned his credentials for the daunting task he has in front of him, but for his part, the Hall of Famer is having none of this. According to Nash, […]

The Brooklyn Nets shocked the NBA world when they hired Hall of Famer Steve Nash as the team’s new head coach, but Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson wasn’t surprised one bit. On the latest episode of All The Smoke with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Iverson talked about why he knew Nash would become a […]

How big of a role did Kevin Durant have in the hiring of Steve Nash as Brooklyn Nets head coach? According to Durant himself, not a whole lot. Speculation and controversy ran rampant on how Nash, who has never coached a basketball game at any level, was chosen as the head coach of the Nets […]

The NBA deserves a lot of credit as an organization for the active role it has played in supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. However, as Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr points out, the league can be hypocritical to some extent. According to Kerr, the significant shortage of Black coaches in the NBA […]

New Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash talked about how he’s going to use superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on offense next season with New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard J.J. Redick on Redick’s podcast. Nash, who has a rapport with both Irving and Durant, can’t wait to get to work with the Nets stars. […]

The Brooklyn Nets sent shockwaves throughout the NBA when they hired Steve Nash as head coach. Nash doesn’t have any coaching experience on his belt, which is why the NBA world was stunned when the Nets made him the team’s new leader. On the latest episode of New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard J.J. Redick’s podcast, […]

Steve Nash’s hiring as the new Brooklyn Nets head coach certainly came as a surprise to many given that he doesn’t have any prior coaching experience. Point guard Spencer Dinwiddie admitted that while he didn’t see the move coming, he still thinks the former two-time league MVP is the right person to man the sidelines […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar point guard Kyrie Irving and new head coach Steve Nash are already forging a strong bond with one another. According to Alex Schiffer of The Athletic, Nash was in New Jersey recently to watch Irving work out. To recall, the Nets new coach called Irving one of his all-time favorite players during […]

The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly trying to get ESPN basketball analyst Jeff Van Gundy to be an assistant coach on Steve Nash’s staff, per Shams Charania of Stadium. Van Gundy has coached the New York Knicks and Houston Rockets before and he was under consideration for the Nets job before Nash was hired. .@ShamsCharania says […]

Newly-minted Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash appeared on Inside the NBA where he discussed everything and anything basketball. Towards the end of his segment, Shaquille O’Neal gave him a slight ribbing about one of his MVP trophies. Unfortunately for Shaq, Nash decided to retaliate. Peep the clip below to witness the fun little exchange […]

On New Orleans Pelicans guard JJ Redick’s podcast, Brooklyn Nets superstar forward Kevin Durant made his first comments about the Nets hiring two-time MVP and Hall of Famer Steve Nash as the team’s new head coach. As expected, Durant is ready to get to work with Nash, who is one of the best point guards […]

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith made headlines when he said Steve Nash got the Brooklyn Nets job due to “white privilege.” During his introductory press conference with the Nets, Nash admitted he “skipped the line” to get the Nets gig. The two-time MVP and Hall of Famer doesn’t have any coaching experience on his belt […]

Steve Nash is wasting little time making his pitch for other coaches to join his staff. The newly-hired Brooklyn Nets head coach already has a lead assistant in former interim head coach Jacque Vaughn. However, Shams Charania of The Athletic also reported Nash is hoping to recruit current Los Angeles Lakers assistant Phil Handy. It […]

Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett believes Steve Nash will do an excellent job as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets. Garnett, who had countless battles with Nash back in the day, says the two-time MVP is a “killer” underneath his seemingly cheerful demeanor: “Underneath the Hollywood smile, the hair and the dope conversation is a […]

Steve Nash sat down for an interview with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols to discuss his hiring as the new head coach of the Brooklyn Nets. Nash said he felt it was time for him to “step out and take a challenge” in his post-playing days. The two-time MVP also explained he asked Nets general manager Sean […]

New Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash has zero coaching experience on his belt, so one would surmise he’s going to temper his expectations for the 2020-21 season. However, that’s not the case with Nash, who fully expects to compete for a championship next season. After all, the two-time MVP and Hall of Famer does […]

Newly-appointed Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash had high praise for his star point guard, Kyrie Irving, during an interview with members of the media on Wednesday. Nash, who was brought on to serve as the Nets’ head coach earlier this month, says Irving is one of his favorite players of all time, adding that […]

New Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash addressed recent claims of benefitting from white privilege upon landing the job last week. ESPN personalities like Stephen A. Smith and others in the media were critical of the Nets’ out-of-the-blue hiring while other black coaches like Jason Kidd and Tyronn Lue are still looking for a head […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr sent his well wishes to Steve Nash for landing his first coaching gig with the Brooklyn Nets. The former Warriors player development coach responded and thanked Kerr for the opportunity to win alongside the three-time champion coach in the Bay Area. Grateful to see you win up close! […]

TMZ Sports caught up with new Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash shortly after he was hired. In a short conversation with the Hall of Fame point guard, Nash teased about his recent interactions with Nets stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. This short but sweet interaction should certainly tingle the insides of Brooklyn fans: This […]

Director of USA Basketball and chairman of the Basketball Hall of Fame Jerry Colangelo doesn’t think new Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash should be getting bashed for getting the job despite having no coaching experience. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith created headlines when he said Nash got hired by the Nets due to “white privilege.” […]

The Phoenix Suns has yet to capture its first NBA championship throughout its 52-year stint in the NBA. Nonetheless, Phoenix has found relative success throughout its history. They made the playoffs 24 times in a three-decade span from 1980 to 2010. However, the past decade has not been very kind to them. They currently hold […]

While the entire basketball world was shocked by the Brooklyn Nets’ hiring of Steve Nash as their new head coach, it was not the case for the legendary Don Nelson. Nelson coached Nash for several years during their time together with the Dallas Mavericks, and back then, Nelson already had a hunch. “I’m not surprised,” […]

TNT’s Charles Barkley was having none of Stephen A. Smith’s “white privilege” explanation for the hiring of Steve Nash, who received a four-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. The ESPN personality was anxious to dole out his latest hot take on the Nets hiring of Nash: “Ladies and gentlemen, there’s no way around […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is accusing the Brooklyn Nets of “white privilege” after hiring Hall of Famer Steve Nash as their new head coach. Smith, who said he loves Nash, says something is fishy about this whole situation, via Aaron Colen of The Blaze. “This is one of the toughest, toughest positions that I’ve ever […]

As Doc Rivers and the LA Clippers prepare to take on the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals, the attention turned, at least momentarily, to the Brooklyn Nets and their new coach. On Thursday morning, the Hall-of-Famer was named the official head coach of the Nets. He signed a four-year deal, […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ highly speculated coaching search didn’t end with any of the usual suspects whose names get passed around when a high profile coaching job is available. Instead, the Nets chose former two-time MVP Steve Nash, who has no coaching experience in the NBA. Some might say this hiring came out of nowhere, but […]

The Brooklyn Nets finally found their head coach and took a big risk in doing so. Steve Nash has a personal relationship with both Kevin Durant from their time in Golden State and with Kyrie Irving working out together in the offseason. Nash has never been a head coach before, but all of a sudden […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni has already been in contact with Steve Nash, who was named the Brooklyn Nets’ new coach on Thursday. D’Antoni and Nash, who had a stellar run with the Phoenix Suns back in the mid-2000s, are very close. Naturally, the Rockets coach is thrilled for his former superstar point guard: […]

Newly-appointed Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash was interested in bringing Dirk Nowitzki onto his staff as an assistant, but his long-time friend declined the offer. According to Marc Stein of The New York Times, Nash reached out to Nowitzki to gauge his interest, but Der große Deutsche says he is not ready to return […]

“The Kevin Durant Factor” played a pivotal role in the hiring of Steve Nash to become the Brooklyn Nets’ new head coach. A lot has been said about Nash’s role in convincing Durant to join the Golden State Warriors in 2016, but head coach Steve Kerr noted the two had known each other well before […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has sent out his congratulatory message to newly-hired Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash. Kerr took to Twitter to give his vote of confidence for Nash: Congratulations to @SteveNash and thank you for all your work over the years with the @warriors. You are going to crush it […]