A 50-loss season revealed critical roster flaws, especially generating enough offense. Marks has hired his fourth coach since taking over as general manager in 2016. There's optimism over Fernandez's credentials but also an awareness the last two coaches were gone within two years after their hiring.
Marks touted Fernandez's ability to work with young players and veterans. But there's reason to wonder if that means the Nets anticipate a slower push to being back as a playoff contender.
Simmons, who's entering the last year of his contract, is rehabbing in Florida and expected to be available at the start of next season, Marks said.
Marks wouldn't say if the team is rebuilding but described the Nets being in a holding pattern of evaluation. 'You never know how guys are going to develop,' Marks said. 'You never know how your players are going to take that leap, some take it quicker than others.'
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