Steve Nash is FIRED by the Nets amid brutal 2-5 start after months of turmoil over Irvin, Durant

The Brooklyn Nets have parted ways with coach Steve Nash amid a brutal 2-5 start and months of turmoil surrounding team stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.

Officially, the Nets say Nash and the team have decided to part ways, and Nash revealed no bitterness in his statement.

“It was a pleasure working with the players, performance team and front office every day,” Nash wrote. ‘I am especially grateful to my technical staff and video room, a talented group with such character and professionalism.’

Longtime Nets assistant Jacque Vaughn will serve as interim coach, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Vaughn previously served as interim coach when Marks fired former head coach Kenny Atkinson in 2020. Ultimately, Vaughn stayed with the team when Nash was hired before the 2020-21 season.

Wojnarowski reports that the Nets are expected to consider suspended Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka, who was given a one-year suspension from the team after allegations of an inappropriate affair with a female club employee surfaced. Boston would be willing to let Udoka leave, even if he remains under contract, Wojnarowski reports.

Former Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder is also a possibility, according to Wojnarowski.

Steve Nash said goodbye to the Nets (left) on Tuesday after two tumultuous years with Brooklyn stars Kevin Durant (almost right) and Kyrie Irving (far right)

The Nets are expected to inquire about Ime Udoka (pictured next to Durant) as a possible replacement. Udoka is currently suspended for the season by the Boston Celtics for an alleged inappropriate affair with a team member. He previously worked as a Nets assistant

General manager Sean Marks and owner Joe Tsai were equally grateful to Nash for his efforts.

“We want to thank Steve for everything he has brought to our franchise over the past two seasons,” Marks said in a statement. “Since becoming head coach, Steve has faced some unprecedented challenges, and we are sincerely grateful for his leadership, patience and humility throughout his tenure.

‘Personally this was a very difficult decision; however, after much deliberation and evaluation of how the season has started, we agreed that a change is needed at this point. We wish Steve, Lilla and their family all the best for the future.”

Tsai also thanked Nash in a statement.

“I got to know Steve during his time in Brooklyn, and he doesn’t shy away from challenges,” Tsai said. “My admiration and respect for him grew over time as he brought hard work and a positive attitude to our organization every day, even during periods of exceptional storm that surrounded the team. Clara and I would like to thank Steve, Lilla and their family for this extraordinary effort. We started this journey as colleagues, we parted as friends.’