Sean Marks and the Nets are expected to …

Sean Marks and the Nets are expected to do their “due diligence” on the possibility of hiring Gregg Popovich as the franchise’s next head coach, SNY sources confirm. The Popovich-to-the-Nets possibility has been speculated on for months. ESPN reported in March that Popovich was a candidate for the Nets opening. Sources confirmed this week that Brooklyn plans to at least check in to Popovich’s availability.