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Nets' Kevin Ollie reflects on playing with a rookie LeBron James: 'Unbelievable to see'

Kevin Ollie was amazed by LeBron James' talent and mentality from a young age.

LeBron James has exceeded expectations from his rookie year to his 21st season with numerous achievements. [ more ]

New York Post

Is Cam Johnson going to be a $94 million bench player for the Nets?

Cam Johnson returning may not guarantee a starting position.

Johnson's intensity and impact were praised despite not being a starter. [ more ]

New York Daily News

Nets lose fourth straight to Timberwolves, Ben Simmons injured in loss

Ollie's Nets performed better defensively against Timberwolves

Nets struggled offensively under Ollie's coaching [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

Thomas carries Nets to OT win in D.C.

Kevin Ollie used humor by suggesting extra pillows for Cam Thomas' sore back.

Cam Thomas shone with 38 points, 7 assists, and crucial shots to lead the Nets to victory over the Wizards. [ more ]

New York Post

Cam Thomas' development continues to be bright spot in disappointing Nets season

Zion Williamson wowed with a high-flying dunk at Barclays Center.

Cam Thomas has shown improvement under new head coach Kevin Ollie. [ more ]

New York Daily News

Why Cam Thomas was benched late in Nets' overtime loss to Spurs: 'I guess they felt it was the best lineup to get a 3 off'

Brooklyn Nets lost a lead in Sunday's game against the San Antonio Spurs despite a strong performance from Cam Thomas

The controversial decision to not have Cam Thomas on the court for the crucial possession in overtime raised questions about lineup choices [ more ]

New York Post

Nets' Cam Thomas curiously absent for last shot in overtime loss to Spurs

Cam Thomas scored 31 points, but was on the bench during a crucial moment.

Interim coach Kevin Ollie made a questionable decision to sub out Thomas for a defensive player during a key play. [ more ]

New York Daily News

Nets' Cam Thomas embraces fresh start under Kevin Ollie: 'We just have to move forward and try to stack wins up'

Jacque Vaughn helped develop Cam Thomas into a prolific scorer.

Kevin Ollie plans to further push Cam Thomas' development. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

New coach Ollie grabs first NBA win

Brooklyn Nets end four-game losing streak in Memphis

Interim head coach Kevin Ollie gets first career win as head coach [ more ]

Bleacher Report

3 months ago

NBA Rumors: Kevin Ollie 'Leader' to Be Nets' Interim HC; Contract Talks Have Started

Kevin Ollie likely to be named interim head coach for Brooklyn Nets after Jacque Vaughn's firing.

Preliminary discussions ongoing between Kevin Ollie and the Nets for the interim head coach role. [ more ]

New York Post

Former UConn coach Kevin Ollie taking over Nets as interim coach

Kevin Ollie becomes interim head coach for the Nets after Jacque Vaughn's firing.

Ollie's coaching experience includes leading UConn to a national championship and coaching in a high school league. [ more ]

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Newsday

Nets' Kevin Ollie, Dennis Schroder's third coach this month, wants guard to stay aggressive on offense

Schroder faces challenges adjusting to a new coach frequently.

Ollie encourages Schroder to play freely and take opportunities to be aggressive. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

Nets elevate Ollie to raise their game

Kevin Ollie named interim head coach for Brooklyn Nets after Jacque Vaughn's dismissal.

Ollie emphasizes coaching approach focused on determination, improvement, and demanding excellence from players. [ more ]

Bleacher Report

3 months ago

Report: Nets' Kevin Ollie Promoted to Interim HC After Jacque Vaughn's Firing

Kevin Ollie named interim head coach of Brooklyn Nets to replace Jacque Vaughn

Ollie inherits young talent and must lead team to a playoff berth [ more ]

New York Daily News

Former Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn had one of the toughest jobs in the NBA, and it won't be any easier for interim Kevin Ollie

The Nets parted ways with Jacque Vaughn after a poor start. Kevin Ollie takes over as interim head coach.

Kevin Ollie, a former player and assistant coach, is now in charge of turning around the struggling Nets. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Kevin Ollie named interim head coach of Brooklyn Nets amid controversy * Brooklyn Paper

Kevin Ollie named interim head coach of Brooklyn Nets

Ollie's coaching background and recent arbitration victory [ more ]

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Kevin Ollie taking over as Nets interim head coach with 27 games to go | amNewYork

Kevin Ollie named interim head coach of Brooklyn Nets after Jacque Vaughn's dismissal

Ollie's coaching journey from UConn to the NBA including a recent arbitration victory [ more ]

New York Daily News

Sean Marks on firing of Jacque Vaughn, direction of Nets: 'At the end of the day we're in a results-driven business'

Marks addresses media after relieving head coach Vaughn

Kevin Ollie named interim head coach [ more ]

New York Daily News

Kevin Ollie to be Nets interim HC after firing of Jacque Vaughn: report

Kevin Ollie named interim head coach for Brooklyn Nets after Jacque Vaughn's firing

Ollie praised for motivation and championship experience by Nets players [ more ]

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New York Daily News

New York Knicks

Nets' Dennis Schroder, Dennis Smith Jr. and Dorian Finney-Smith done for season

Injuries sideline Schröder, Smith Jr., and Finney-Smith for the 2023-24 season. [ more ]

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New York Knicks

Knicks grab the momentum in the fourth quarter and run away from the Nets, 105-93

Kevin Ollie drew on his fond memories of MSG for motivation. The Knicks outperformed the Nets, winning their 42nd game of the season.

The Knicks dominated the fourth quarter, outscoring the Nets and capitalizing on second-chance rebounds. Ollie emphasized the importance of controlling small details to stay competitive. [ more ]

Newsday

Nets' effort problems still apparent in second-half collapse vs. Pacers

The Nets struggled with effort and cold shooting, resulting in a 121-100 loss to the Pacers.

Interim coach Kevin Ollie emphasized the need for playing perfect games, protecting the paint, and reducing turnovers for success. [ more ]

New York Daily News

Consistent energy and effort continue to elude Nets with 16 games to play

Inconsistency in performance despite coaching emphasis on energy and consistency

Struggles to maintain momentum and secure wins in important games. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

Nets lack 'toughness' in loss to Magic

Interim coach Kevin Ollie criticizes team's effort in Orlando

Nets struggle on the road, fall to Magic [ more ]

New York Post

Nets get confidence boost with rout of Cavaliers

The Nets displayed resilience and solid performance under interim coach Kevin Ollie.

Brooklyn's strong offensive performance and effective defense resulted in a convincing win over the Cavaliers. [ more ]

BKReader

Nets Show Grit In Clutch Win Against The 76ers

The Brooklyn Nets secured a hard-fought victory against the Philadelphia 76ers after a tough loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Interim coach Kevin Ollie's new system implementation is a work in progress, with the team showing determination and grit. [ more ]

New York Post

Ben Simmons may miss fourth straight game as Nets give new injury reason

Ben Simmons questionable for Nets' game due to back issue

Nets' defensive improvement key to recent wins [ more ]

Newsday

Nets' Kevin Ollie has given the team a sharper focus on defense

The Nets' defense significantly improved post-All-Star break under interim coach Kevin Ollie, ranking among the NBA's best.

The team's focus on game plan discipline and aggressiveness led to a turnaround in defensive performance, particularly in transition play. [ more ]

New York Daily News

Nets Notebook: Kevin Ollie's defensive vision is beginning to blossom in Brooklyn

The Nets struggled defensively at the start under Kevin Ollie but showed improvement in subsequent games.

Brooklyn focused on defensive efforts post poor road trip, limiting opponents' fastbreak points. [ more ]

New York Daily News

Nets Notebook: Jalen Wilson inks three-year contract; Brooklyn adds Jacob Gilyard on two-way deal

Jalen Wilson signed a three-year contract with the Brooklyn Nets.

Kevin Ollie praised Wilson's work ethic and leadership qualities. [ more ]

New York Post

Nets' Jalen Wilson announces new three-year NBA contract

The Nets converted Jalen Wilson's contract to a three-year NBA contract after his impressive performance on the team.

Wilson's stats and performance have noticeably improved under interim coach Kevin Ollie. [ more ]

BKReader

Wire To Wire Win For Nets On Leap Day

The Brooklyn Nets secured a significant victory under interim coach Kevin Ollie, earning their first home win with a blowout against the Atlanta Hawks.

Interim Coach Ollie's defensive focus reflected positively as the Nets displayed a cohesive defensive effort, limiting the Hawks to a low score and subpar shooting from the 3-point line. [ more ]

New York Post

Nets top Grizzlies to end historic slump for first win under Kevin Ollie as Cam Thomas exits late

Nets' significant win over Memphis boosted team spirit and ended a historic slump.

Kevin Ollie's coaching approach focusing on commitment, defense, and simplicity led to an improved performance. [ more ]

New York Post

Nets' woes reaching all-time low as Kevin Ollie searches for way to spark offense

The Nets are on a historic losing streak, including significant offensive struggles.

New coach Kevin Ollie has not been able to turn the team's fortunes around. [ more ]

New York Post

What Kevin Ollie's purpose-driven basketball journey says about how he'll try to transform the Nets

Nets need to play hard all the time to succeed under new coach Kevin Ollie

Ollie's work ethic and demands of hard work are key traits mentioned by his mentor Jim Calhoun [ more ]

New York Post

Kevin Ollie moves Cam Johnson to bench in first game as Nets coach

Kevin Ollie made unconventional lineup decisions in his debut as Nets' interim head coach.

Ollie instructed Ben Simmons and Dennis Schroder to play more aggressively. [ more ]

New York Post

Nets blown out by Raptors as struggles continue in Kevin Ollie's debut

Nets lost under interim coach Kevin Ollie

Brooklyn faces playoff challenge [ more ]

New York Post

Three pressing questions Nets must answer in second half

Kevin Ollie's interim coaching performance is under review for a permanent position with the Nets.

The Nets are struggling, needing to address issues to attract free agents and retain players like Nic Claxton. [ more ]

Newsday

Nets hint at changes in defensive scheme as interim coach Kevin Ollie takes over

Changes in defensive strategies expected under interim coach Kevin Ollie

Focus on team play, breaking habits, and improving synergy on defense [ more ]

New York Post

Kevin Ollie's first goal for Nets: 'Playing for each other'

Interim coach Kevin Ollie emphasizes playing for each other and making the right plays, focusing on attitude and teamwork.

Improved spacing and better collaboration between players like Ben Simmons and Nic Claxton are essential for the Nets' success. [ more ]

Bleacher Report

Shams: Nets Will Have 'Full-Blown' HC Search During Summer After Jacque Vaughn Firing

The Brooklyn Nets are conducting a thorough head coaching search this summer.

Interim head coach Kevin Ollie may be part of the process. [ more ]

New York Post

Nets interim coach Kevin Ollie's audition task: 'Push for a playoff run'

Kevin Ollie has 28 games to audition for the permanent head coach position.

Mikal Bridges expresses confidence in the team's ability to turn things around. [ more ]

New York Daily News

Nets' Kevin Ollie demands greater effort as interim head coach: 'I want hunters'

Struggles under Jacque Vaughn were sometimes out of his control.

Kevin Ollie demands high energy and effort from players. [ more ]

New York Post