Nash out as Nets Coach After Poor Start, More Controversy

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash argues a call during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Milwaukee, Wis., on Oct. 26, 2022. Morry Gash/AP Photo

NEW YORK—The Brooklyn Nets refused to fire Steve Nash over the summer, no matter what Kevin Durant wanted.

But with the Nets off to a disappointing start amid more controversy surrounding Kyrie Irving, the team and coach both decided the change needed to happen now.