The Brooklyn Nets have reportedly extended the contract of interim head coach Jacque Vaughn. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, EPSN’s senior NBA expert, Vaughn’s contract will carry him through the 2026-2027 season.
Jacque Vaughn had parted ways with the interim tag earlier this season with a team option for next year, and it is now being extended for several years beyond the 2023-2024 season, sources have told ESPN. pic.twitter.com/YE3Txda9xF
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 21, 2023
This season, Vaughn has continued to build on that success, leading the Nets to a 34-24 record as of February 21, 2023. The team is currently ranked fifth in the Eastern Conference. However, the recent chart explosion could see them drop from a top 6 seed.
Vaughn also expressed his gratitude for the extension. “I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to continue coaching this team,” Vaughn said. “We have a great group of players who are committed to winning and I’m excited to continue working with them.”
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After trading Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving this season, the Nets are well prepared for the future and now they have their head coach in lockdown. The Nets’ young core led by Mikal Bridges and a plethora of first-round picks could bode well for other stars looking out. Brooklyn is still a huge market, so anything is possible.
Head coach Jacque Vaughn’s contract extension is a positive development for the team. Vaughn has shown that he has the ability to lead the team to success, and his strong relationship with the players bodes well for the team’s future.
The Brooklyn Nets are still not the favorites to win the Atlantic Division according to New York sportsbooks. With the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers in there, the Nets could go as high as third.
The Nets have a solid core of respectable role players. However, they don’t have that certified All-Star on the roster. They are likely to appear in a play-in tournament if they fall outside of the top 6 qualifiers.
