What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Ian Begley @IanBegley
When asked about Kevin Durant’s input in Jacque Vaughn hire, Nets GM Sean Marks says ‘Kevin’s job here is to go out and play basketball and that’s what he wants to do. That’s what he enjoys to do. Let’s let him go and do that…that decision (Vaughn hiring) was not up to Kevin.’ – 5:48 PM
When asked about Kevin Durant’s input in Jacque Vaughn hire, Nets GM Sean Marks says ‘Kevin’s job here is to go out and play basketball and that’s what he wants to do. That’s what he enjoys to do. Let’s let him go and do that…that decision (Vaughn hiring) was not up to Kevin.’ – 5:48 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Sean Marks would not comment on the rumors surrounding Ime Udoka.
Said there was an exhaustive search and they went with the best candidate. – 5:45 PM
Sean Marks would not comment on the rumors surrounding Ime Udoka.
Said there was an exhaustive search and they went with the best candidate. – 5:45 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Sean Marks calls Jacque Vaughn a “catalyst” for this Nets team.
Says the players have been responding to and rallying around JV, which played a big role in the hiring. pic.twitter.com/nEJF9wBaLm – 5:43 PM
Sean Marks calls Jacque Vaughn a “catalyst” for this Nets team.
Says the players have been responding to and rallying around JV, which played a big role in the hiring. pic.twitter.com/nEJF9wBaLm – 5:43 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
“That decision was not up to Kevin (Durant).”
Sean Marks said he wants KD to focus on basketball and said the decision to promote Jacque Vaughn to full-time head coach was not made by the Nets’ star. – 5:43 PM
“That decision was not up to Kevin (Durant).”
Sean Marks said he wants KD to focus on basketball and said the decision to promote Jacque Vaughn to full-time head coach was not made by the Nets’ star. – 5:43 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Sean Marks wouldn’t go into detail about why the #Nets opted against Ime Udoka. – 5:42 PM
Sean Marks wouldn’t go into detail about why the #Nets opted against Ime Udoka. – 5:42 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
“That decision was not up to Kevin (Durant).”
Sean Marks said he wants KD to focus on basketball and said the decision to hire Jacque Vaughn was not made by the Nets’ star. – 5:42 PM
“That decision was not up to Kevin (Durant).”
Sean Marks said he wants KD to focus on basketball and said the decision to hire Jacque Vaughn was not made by the Nets’ star. – 5:42 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Sean Marks says he still hasn’t spoken to Kyrie. He’s only spoken to his representatives. Marks says the organization will have an update on Kyrie when they are ready to give one. – 5:41 PM
Sean Marks says he still hasn’t spoken to Kyrie. He’s only spoken to his representatives. Marks says the organization will have an update on Kyrie when they are ready to give one. – 5:41 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Sean Marks: “At this particular time to be honest, we were gonna have to find somebody better than JV in order for it NOT to be JV.” #Nets – 5:41 PM
Sean Marks: “At this particular time to be honest, we were gonna have to find somebody better than JV in order for it NOT to be JV.” #Nets – 5:41 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Nets GM Sean Marks says he’s spoken to Kyrie Irving’s representatives but hasn’t spoken directly to Irving, who is in the middle of a five-game team issued suspension. He said Nets will provide an update on Irving when they have one. – 5:41 PM
Nets GM Sean Marks says he’s spoken to Kyrie Irving’s representatives but hasn’t spoken directly to Irving, who is in the middle of a five-game team issued suspension. He said Nets will provide an update on Irving when they have one. – 5:41 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Sean Marks declined to go into detail about why Ime Udoka is not the head coach – 5:41 PM
Sean Marks declined to go into detail about why Ime Udoka is not the head coach – 5:41 PM
Tania Ganguli @taniaganguli
Sean Marks says he has no update on Kyrie Irving. @Nick Friedell asks if he has spoken to Irving and Marks says he hasn’t, but has spoken to Irving’s representatives. – 5:40 PM
Sean Marks says he has no update on Kyrie Irving. @Nick Friedell asks if he has spoken to Irving and Marks says he hasn’t, but has spoken to Irving’s representatives. – 5:40 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Sean Marks says he’s spoken to Kyrie Irving’s representatives but not Kyrie himself. Marks said there is no update on where things stand with Irving, who is serving a five-game suspension. – 5:40 PM
Sean Marks says he’s spoken to Kyrie Irving’s representatives but not Kyrie himself. Marks said there is no update on where things stand with Irving, who is serving a five-game suspension. – 5:40 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Sean Marks says there is no update on Kyrie Irving’s suspension.
Said he has spoken with Kyrie’s representatives, but not him directly. – 5:40 PM
Sean Marks says there is no update on Kyrie Irving’s suspension.
Said he has spoken with Kyrie’s representatives, but not him directly. – 5:40 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Sean Marks said he still has not spoken to Kyrie – only his representatives. – 5:40 PM
Sean Marks said he still has not spoken to Kyrie – only his representatives. – 5:40 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Sean Marks says he’s spoken to Kyrie Irving’s representatives, but hasn’t spoken to Irving personally. Said “when there is information to share” on the Kyrie front, he and the Nets will share it. – 5:40 PM
Sean Marks says he’s spoken to Kyrie Irving’s representatives, but hasn’t spoken to Irving personally. Said “when there is information to share” on the Kyrie front, he and the Nets will share it. – 5:40 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Sean Marks asked about Kyrie: “as of now there’s nothing to share.” Says he and Kyrie have not spoken since Kyrie was suspended – 5:40 PM
Sean Marks asked about Kyrie: “as of now there’s nothing to share.” Says he and Kyrie have not spoken since Kyrie was suspended – 5:40 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
GM Sean Marks said he’s talked with Kyrie Irving’s reps, but not the player himself. #Nets – 5:39 PM
GM Sean Marks said he’s talked with Kyrie Irving’s reps, but not the player himself. #Nets – 5:39 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Asked about Ime Udoka, Sean Marks declines to go into the specifics on why the Nets didn’t hire him. Sean Marks said he has no news on Kyrie Irving. Hasn’t spoken to Kyrie directly, only his representatives. – 5:39 PM
Asked about Ime Udoka, Sean Marks declines to go into the specifics on why the Nets didn’t hire him. Sean Marks said he has no news on Kyrie Irving. Hasn’t spoken to Kyrie directly, only his representatives. – 5:39 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
I asked Sean Marks if the drama around the #Nets played a role in picking JV: “Finding somebody w/ some stability. (He’s) very stable, poised under pressure.
Gentleman: That’s who he is. He’s seen it all, he knows all of us. There’s a relationship here that he already has.” – 5:39 PM
I asked Sean Marks if the drama around the #Nets played a role in picking JV: “Finding somebody w/ some stability. (He’s) very stable, poised under pressure.
Gentleman: That’s who he is. He’s seen it all, he knows all of us. There’s a relationship here that he already has.” – 5:39 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Sean Marks called Jacque Vaughn “the catalyst” sparking the Nets’ improved play in recent games. – 5:38 PM
Sean Marks called Jacque Vaughn “the catalyst” sparking the Nets’ improved play in recent games. – 5:38 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Sean Marks said the Nets were going to have to find someone “better than JV” for Jacque Vaughn to not get the full-time coaching gig. – 5:37 PM
Sean Marks said the Nets were going to have to find someone “better than JV” for Jacque Vaughn to not get the full-time coaching gig. – 5:37 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Sean Marks will address the media at 5:30PM before tonight’s game. – 4:30 PM
Sean Marks will address the media at 5:30PM before tonight’s game. – 4:30 PM
Chris Sheridan @sheridanhoops
There is only one “best bet” for #Knicks–#Nets tonight on ESPN: Brooklyn fans will be outnumbered. As for Kyrie, my take is different, and is in this column, along with interesting wagering info related to tonight’s game: casino.org/news/brooklyn-… – 3:50 PM
There is only one “best bet” for #Knicks–#Nets tonight on ESPN: Brooklyn fans will be outnumbered. As for Kyrie, my take is different, and is in this column, along with interesting wagering info related to tonight’s game: casino.org/news/brooklyn-… – 3:50 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
You can now listen to AND watch Frank and Scal every morning on the @NBA app!
Could Kevin Durant be traded to the Heat? Here’s how a phone call would go down with Pat Riley and Sean Marks 😂😂
@Frank Isola | @Brian Scalabrine pic.twitter.com/exquQ3g0Ip – 3:42 PM
You can now listen to AND watch Frank and Scal every morning on the @NBA app!
Could Kevin Durant be traded to the Heat? Here’s how a phone call would go down with Pat Riley and Sean Marks 😂😂
@Frank Isola | @Brian Scalabrine pic.twitter.com/exquQ3g0Ip – 3:42 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Kyrie Irving is still listed as out tonight vs. the Knicks per the Nets PR Twitter:
Irving (team suspension) – OUT
Warren (left foot – injury recovery) – OUT
Watanabe (left ankle sprain) – OUT – 3:16 PM
Kyrie Irving is still listed as out tonight vs. the Knicks per the Nets PR Twitter:
Irving (team suspension) – OUT
Warren (left foot – injury recovery) – OUT
Watanabe (left ankle sprain) – OUT – 3:16 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
The Q&A URBONUS episode with @Donatas Urbonas, @augis04 and @Ryxa41 for our BN+ members is here! 👌
• Kyrie Irving in the EuroLeague
• Another alarming call for Anadolu Efes
• Pablo Laso to Panathinaikos scenario
and more:
basketnews.com/news-180631-ky… – 2:51 PM
The Q&A URBONUS episode with @Donatas Urbonas, @augis04 and @Ryxa41 for our BN+ members is here! 👌
• Kyrie Irving in the EuroLeague
• Another alarming call for Anadolu Efes
• Pablo Laso to Panathinaikos scenario
and more:
basketnews.com/news-180631-ky… – 2:51 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Jacque Vaughn is the new head coach of the Nets!
🏀@Shams Charania explains how it could have been different if none of the Kyrie drama occurred #NetsWorld
@Rick Kamla | @Amin Elhassan pic.twitter.com/ePVXFLnEDI – 2:30 PM
Jacque Vaughn is the new head coach of the Nets!
🏀@Shams Charania explains how it could have been different if none of the Kyrie drama occurred #NetsWorld
@Rick Kamla | @Amin Elhassan pic.twitter.com/ePVXFLnEDI – 2:30 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Among the factors that led Brooklyn to back off Ime Udoka per @Shams Charania:
“The short- and long-term question marks around the team’s ability to contend in the Eastern Conference as a result of the indefinite suspension of Irving.” – 1:18 PM
Among the factors that led Brooklyn to back off Ime Udoka per @Shams Charania:
“The short- and long-term question marks around the team’s ability to contend in the Eastern Conference as a result of the indefinite suspension of Irving.” – 1:18 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Nets this season:
— KD averaging 31 on 52%
— Simmons averaging 6/6/7 on 43%
— Kyrie suspended
— 4-7 record (2-7 vs .500 teams)
— Rockets own their first round picks in next 5 drafts
Jacque Vaughn has a coaching record of 67-163. pic.twitter.com/OpFRVq9XOT – 12:34 PM
Nets this season:
— KD averaging 31 on 52%
— Simmons averaging 6/6/7 on 43%
— Kyrie suspended
— 4-7 record (2-7 vs .500 teams)
— Rockets own their first round picks in next 5 drafts
Jacque Vaughn has a coaching record of 67-163. pic.twitter.com/OpFRVq9XOT – 12:34 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Nets GM Sean Marks says Jacque Vaughn is the ‘clear-cut best person to lead our group moving forward.’ Nets named Vaughn permanent head coach today: pic.twitter.com/pbSPIt2qoa – 12:25 PM
Nets GM Sean Marks says Jacque Vaughn is the ‘clear-cut best person to lead our group moving forward.’ Nets named Vaughn permanent head coach today: pic.twitter.com/pbSPIt2qoa – 12:25 PM
Tina Cervasio @TinaCervasio
#Nets name Jacque Vaughn head coach, dropping interim & other candidates. Always thought he deserved a chance. GM Sean Marks statement: “Jacque’s basketball acumen, competitiveness & knowledge of our team & organization make him the clear-cut best person to lead our group …” – 12:18 PM
#Nets name Jacque Vaughn head coach, dropping interim & other candidates. Always thought he deserved a chance. GM Sean Marks statement: “Jacque’s basketball acumen, competitiveness & knowledge of our team & organization make him the clear-cut best person to lead our group …” – 12:18 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Said Sean Marks of Jacque Vaughn hiring: “Jacque’s basketball acumen, competitiveness and intimate knowledge of our team and organization make him the clear-cut best person to lead our group moving forward.” pic.twitter.com/5jBCNEZ14e – 12:17 PM
Said Sean Marks of Jacque Vaughn hiring: “Jacque’s basketball acumen, competitiveness and intimate knowledge of our team and organization make him the clear-cut best person to lead our group moving forward.” pic.twitter.com/5jBCNEZ14e – 12:17 PM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
A bubble and bamboo: How Jacque Vaughn hopes to coach Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, @The Athletic theathletic.com/1956872/2020/0… – 12:15 PM
A bubble and bamboo: How Jacque Vaughn hopes to coach Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, @The Athletic theathletic.com/1956872/2020/0… – 12:15 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
This week’s podcast guest is the great Jeff Van Gundy.
We chat about:
* dropping out of Yale
* flirting with Jodie Foster
* Jeff’s take on the Knicks ten games into the 2022-23 season
* What Obi Toppin needs to do to earn more minutes from Thibs
* Kyrie
https://t.co/m8EBh84fyW pic.twitter.com/sf3bDjIcBw – 9:27 AM
This week’s podcast guest is the great Jeff Van Gundy.
We chat about:
* dropping out of Yale
* flirting with Jodie Foster
* Jeff’s take on the Knicks ten games into the 2022-23 season
* What Obi Toppin needs to do to earn more minutes from Thibs
* Kyrie
https://t.co/m8EBh84fyW pic.twitter.com/sf3bDjIcBw – 9:27 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Charania on Irving: There are relationships that need to be sorted out, also in the locker room
sportando.basketball/en/charania-on… – 4:57 AM
Charania on Irving: There are relationships that need to be sorted out, also in the locker room
sportando.basketball/en/charania-on… – 4:57 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Defiant Kyrie Irving blew off Steve Nash’s #Nets play calls 10 times in one game nypost.com/2022/11/08/def… via @nypostsports – 10:55 PM
Defiant Kyrie Irving blew off Steve Nash’s #Nets play calls 10 times in one game nypost.com/2022/11/08/def… via @nypostsports – 10:55 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Shams on Kyrie:
“There are relationships that need to be sorted out, not only between Kyrie and management in the organization as far as the ownership, but also the locker room. He’s been away from the team for about a week now, so that is a big amount of time he’s been gone.” – 7:49 PM
Shams on Kyrie:
“There are relationships that need to be sorted out, not only between Kyrie and management in the organization as far as the ownership, but also the locker room. He’s been away from the team for about a week now, so that is a big amount of time he’s been gone.” – 7:49 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Top 4:
— Steph Curry
— Kyrie Irving
— Paolo Banchero
— Desmond Bane
Guess the stat. pic.twitter.com/xcCFT61RhZ – 7:28 PM
Top 4:
— Steph Curry
— Kyrie Irving
— Paolo Banchero
— Desmond Bane
Guess the stat. pic.twitter.com/xcCFT61RhZ – 7:28 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Kyrie Irving, Adam Silver have “productive,” “understanding” meeting nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/08/kyr… – 7:12 PM
Kyrie Irving, Adam Silver have “productive,” “understanding” meeting nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/08/kyr… – 7:12 PM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
So, I spent the past week trying to connect the dots of Kyrie Irving’s many conspiracy theories for @The Vertical.
Here’s where I landed: https://t.co/Vo9ExXTzyf pic.twitter.com/2IrM9iEXG3 – 6:53 PM
So, I spent the past week trying to connect the dots of Kyrie Irving’s many conspiracy theories for @The Vertical.
Here’s where I landed: https://t.co/Vo9ExXTzyf pic.twitter.com/2IrM9iEXG3 – 6:53 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kyrie Irving meeting with Adam Silver paves way for ‘potential path forward’ #nets nypost.com/2022/11/08/kyr… via @nypostsports – 6:40 PM
Kyrie Irving meeting with Adam Silver paves way for ‘potential path forward’ #nets nypost.com/2022/11/08/kyr… via @nypostsports – 6:40 PM
More on this storyline
Ian Begley: The most recent injury report posted on the NBA’s media site lists Kyrie Irving as out for tonight’s Knicks game due to team suspension. So at the moment, there is no change in Irving’s status. The injury report on Nets’ Instagram account notes statuses only for injured players. -via Twitter @IanBegley / November 9, 2022
In the Nets’ Oct. 29 loss to the Pacers — one of the last games before Kyrie Irving was suspended — the All-Star guard didn’t just wave off the play called by then-coach Steve Nash. On 10 separate occasions, Nash called a specific play and the scout watched Irving do something entirely different. That wasn’t simple creativity, something to be expected from the uniquely electrifying All-Star. No, it was double-digit defiance. “I couldn’t believe what I was seeing,” the scout told The Post. “Nash would call something, and he’d run the opposite. I’ve never seen anything like that.” -via New York Post / November 9, 2022
A source close to the situation told The Post that Nash was “technically the coach,” but that no matter what game plan he gave the Nets, “they did whatever they wanted.” Irving was not the only culprit. There were rampant busted coverages, including Ben Simmons letting a screener slip to the basket thinking Royce O’Neale would take him, though he didn’t. There was Kevin Durant fussing at Joe Harris after a made basket because he felt a pass should’ve come his way. Example after example of disarray. “They were the most dysfunctional team I’ve seen [in years],” another scout told The Post. -via New York Post / November 9, 2022