The Brooklyn Nets have stunningly fired coach Kenny Atkinson, the team announced Saturday morning, hours after a 19-point win over the Spurs. Atkinson, who has coached the team since 2016, will be replaced for the remainder of the season by assistant coach Jacque Vaughn. “After discussions with Kenny about the progress of the season, we mutually agreed that a coaching change would be in the best interest of the team,” General Manager Sean Marks said in a statement. “This was an extremely difficult decision, however the organization believes it is one that is necessary at this time. read more https://nypost.com/2020/03/07/brooklyn-nets-fire-coach-kenny-atkinson/