Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The Brooklyn Nets announced on Monday they fired head coach Jacque Vaughn.
Vaughn took over as head coach early in the 2022-23 season after the team parted ways with Steve Nash. The interim tag was removed from him days later.
However, after a 21-33 start at the All-Star break, the Nets decided to make a change. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Brooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn looks toward the scoreboard during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, Feb.
14, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) "This was an incredibly difficult decision, but one we feel is in the best interest of the team going forward," Nets general manager Sean Marks said in a statement. "Jacque has represented this organization with exemplary character and class for the past eight years. "The consistent positivity and passion he poured into our team daily will remain with the players and staff he interacted with throughout his tenure.