Sean Marks: Nets have ‘absolutely not’ settled on Ime Udoka as Nash replacement

Brian Lewis: Sean Marks says he has “absolutely not” settled on Ime Udoka or any other specific replacement for Nash. #Nets Source: Twitter @NYPost_Lewis What’s the buzz on Twitter? Alex Schiffer @ Alex__Schiffer That’s all from Sean Marks. Spoke …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
That’s all from Sean Marks. Spoke for 16 minutes. More coming from us. – 5:17 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Sean Marks says Kyrie Irving won’t do media again tonight.
“At some point he will do media again…We don’t want to create more of a fuss right now.” – 5:16 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Sounds from Sean Marks like Kyrie Irving has no backdown whatsoever – 5:15 PM
Tania Ganguli @taniaganguli
Sean Marks says Kyrie Irving won’t be talking to media today: “We don’t want to cause more fuss right now with more interaction with people.” – 5:15 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Sean Marks says Kyrie Irving won’t be doing media again tonight. Wanting to lower the temperature at the moment. – 5:15 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Sean Marks says Kyrie Irving will not be made available to the media tonight.
“We don’t want to cause more fuss right now. We decided to let him simmer down.” – 5:15 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Sean Marks says Kyrie Irving will not speak to the media later tonight. – 5:15 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Sean Marks tell us Kyrie Irving will not address the media tonight. – 5:14 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Sean Marks says the team has had discussions with Kyrie behind the scenes and has been working with the ADL as the situation as unfolded. – 5:13 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Sean Marks suggests he wouldn’t have made the move to part ways with Steve Nash if he didn’t believe the Nets can still win a championship this season. #Nets #NBA #NetsWorld – 5:13 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Sean Marks said Nets have talked to the ADL and continue to talk with Kyrie Irving. Said there’s no place for hate speech.
“I’m certainly not proud of the situation we find ourselves in,” Marks said. “I’d like to turn ESPN or the TV not find you talking about us in that manner.” – 5:11 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Sean Marks: “As it pertains to, Kyrie I mean, we are having discussions – some internal, some external discussions – from the highest levels. We are involved with the #ADL and getting and getting their advice and and just hopefully they can advise us.” #Nets5:10 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Sean Marks said there’s conversations about Kyrie Irving behind the scenes. Doesn’t want to get into the specifics. – 5:10 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Sean Marks on distractions around the team:
“I would like to get back to basketball, I think our players would like to as well.” – 5:10 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Sean Marks said the ADL is advising the Nets in regards to the Kyrie Irving situation. – 5:10 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
“I’m certainly not proud of the situation we find ourselves in.”-Sean Marks – 5:09 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Sean Marks: “I’m certainly not proud of the situation we are in.” – 5:09 PM
Alan Hahn @alanhahn
Sean Marks saying that Steve Nash told him after the win last night “they’re not responding to me” suggests Steve basically decided to go. He really should have never started the season if the two players who didn’t want him back were still here. – 5:09 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Sean Marks said he’s not sure if a coaching change can fix everything with a team. Admits the team has holes, but he’s looking for a leader who can come in and put the team in the best position to win. – 5:08 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Marks on Ime Udoka candidacy: “It’s not up to me to give a list of candidates … time is ticking. We do want this process to be a thorough one.” – 5:08 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Sean Marks categorically denies the Nets have picked a new head coach. “I really don’t think it’s up to me to give a list of candidates.” Says no timeline on a decision.
Marks: “We’ll do our due diligence like on anybody.” – 5:08 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Sean Marks on Brooklyn’s coaching search:
“You’re doing your due diligence on everybody’s background to make sure you’re bringing in the right person for the right job at the right time.” – 5:08 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Sean Marks said he and Steve Nash have been talking for the last 7-10 days about his job and how the team might not be listening to his voice. The Nets made the decision today. – 5:06 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Sean Marks said he received “zero input” from any of the players and that the players were not consulted but were told ahead of time. – 5:06 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Sean Marks when asked if he’s finalized his next head coach:
“No, absolutely not.” – 5:06 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Sean Marks says he has “absolutely not” settled on Ime Udoka or any other specific replacement for Nash. #Nets5:06 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Has Sean Marks decided who his next coach is?
“Absolutely not.” – 5:06 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Sean Marks says he has not made a decision on the Nets’ next head coach. – 5:05 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Sean Marks said he hasn’t hired his next head coach yet. – 5:05 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Sean Marks: ” I certainly feel definitely some responsibility because this is does not fall (entirely) on him. I take a great deal of responsibility in creating the roster, hiring staff, bringing people in.” #Nets5:05 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Sean Marks said no players were consulted prior to the decision for Nets and the Nash to part ways. Marks says it’s unfair to put losses “purely on Steve” given distractions around the team.
“He has certainly not had an even playing field over 2.5 years here.” – 5:05 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Sean Marks: “(Steve) has not had an even playing field.. this does not all fall on him. I take some responsibility.” – 5:05 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Sean Marks started his press conference by thanking Steve Nash and his family for all that he did for Brooklyn. Marks added that he is very close with Nash so his relationship with him made this a very difficult decision but they both felt that this was the best decision. – 5:04 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Sean Marks said he didn’t seek input on Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on the decision to part ways with Nash. – 5:04 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Sean Marks said there was “zero” input from KD & Kyrie on parting ways with Steve Nash. #Nets5:03 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
GM Sean Marks said the organization and Steve Nash came to an understanding that it was the time to part ways with Nash because the team was not playing to its standard. Marks said there was no input from players – including Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving – on the decision. – 5:03 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Sean Marks says there was no input from the players. “Steve and I didn’t need that,” Marks said. – 5:03 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Sean Marks said he and Steve Nash agreed it was time for a change. – 5:02 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
“To be quite frank, the team was not doing what it was supposed to be doing,” Sean Marks says of Nash – 5:02 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Sean Marks: “To be quite frank the team was not doing what it was supposed to be doing.” – 5:02 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Sean Marks said both he and Steve Nash “felt it was time.” pic.twitter.com/wU5BLkSwSX5:02 PM

Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Here we go. Sean Marks is at the podium. – 5:02 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Sean Marks: “The team was not doing what it was supposed to be doing. We were not meeting our goals.” – 5:02 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Sean Marks says both he and Steve Nash agreed it was “time to make a change.” – 5:02 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Sean Marks at the podium. Thanks Steve Nash and his family for everything they gave to the organization. – 5:01 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Am told Sean Marks’ presser will be on @NetsOnYES. – 4:58 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Sean Marks addressing the media shortly. pic.twitter.com/wBdO0jKvyX4:58 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Sean Marks is going to address us in five minutes. Updates to come. – 4:54 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Latest on the Nets finalizing a deal to hire Ime Udoka si.com/nba/2022/11/01…4:50 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Talking all things Nets, with @Alex Schiffer, @Joe Vardon and @Mike Vorkunov: Ime Udoka, Steve Nash, Kyrie, KD et al, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/3752143/2022/1…4:31 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Nets will face external – and maybe internal – questions about vetting process if the deal with Ime Udoka is completed; Udoka’s rapport with Kevin Durant was one reason that there was some traction to the Nets-Celtics offseason trade talks. More here: pic.twitter.com/GTUKOHlE1C4:14 PM

Mike Lynch @SportInfo247
My sources say the Nets job, for [redacted], being considered for Ime Udoka. I am pro-life and take no pleasure in reporting this. – 4:09 PM
Kevin Pelton @kpelton
Took a look at why the Nets are bound to improve under their next coach, presumably Ime Udoka, but the structural challenges to contending with this roster: es.pn/3TYd3Sg (ESPN+) – 4:01 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“This is Brooklyn saying…they feel like they still have an opportunity to salvage their season”
According to multiple reports, the #Nets are planning to hire Ime Udoka to replace Steve Nash. @adaniels33 reacts to the news #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/WEdAsOYT644:00 PM

Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Latest on suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka and the Nets’ opening: bostonglobe.com/2022/11/01/spo…3:54 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Here’s how fast life happens.
33 days ago Ime Udoka was still the Celtics head coach.
33 days from now, he’ll coach against them when the Celtics play in Brooklyn.
(If you’re wondering, the Nets don’t play in Boston until February 1st, three months from today.) – 3:53 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Just posted:
Ime Udoka — his own questions still lingering — would be stepping into an almost no-lose situation in Brooklyn. But sources tell @HeavyOnSports they wonder whether Kyrie and the seemingly constant drama will ever allow the Nets to win.
bit.ly/3DkRTGQ3:51 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Ime Udoka proved to be one of the NBA’s best defensive coaches in Boston. But he also had a roster loaded with high level defenders. The Nets don’t. Rebuilding that Brooklyn defense will be a challenge. – 3:47 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
LIVE Garden Report: Nets Hiring Ime Udoka as their Next Head Coach | Powered by @betonline_ag, @AthleticGreens & @calm twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…3:34 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
I get why Celtics fans are confused that the team didn’t push for compensation for letting Ime Udoka go to the Nets. Totally fair to question that.
But it says a whole lot that Boston said “All yours” to a division rival. Yes, they don’t have to pay him, but there’s more there. – 3:26 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
The Celtics reportedly will not be seeking trade compensation from the Nets and will allow Ime Udoka to take over as their new head coach masslive.com/celtics/2022/1…3:25 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
The Boston Celtics will not seek compensation from the Brooklyn Nets and will allow Ime Udoka to move on, league sources tell @NBAonTNT. – 3:18 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Nets plan to hire Ime Udoka as head coach sportando.basketball/en/nets-plan-t…3:11 PM
Trey Kerby @treykerby
Ime Udoka will never work in the NBA (in the month of October 2022) again. – 3:07 PM
Jack Winter @ArmstrongWinter
So BKN has *definitely* done due diligence already and will conduct a comprehensive outside investigation of allegations against him in BOS before actually hiring Ime Udoka, right? Right?
Rough, rough week for the league off-court amid some great early-season basketball. Sucks. – 3:05 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Will Hardy on Ime Udoka reportedly getting hired by the @Brooklyn Nets.
“I’ve been in meetings all morning with our staff & doing film with our team. I actually found out about this a few minutes ago so I really don’t have a comment at this point on what’s going on in Brooklyn.” – 2:59 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Nets are going to hire Ime Udoka. Damn that was quick. – 2:44 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
According to a league source, the Celtics are unlikely to seek compensation if Ime Udoka finalizes a deal with the Nets. – 2:41 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
guessing the nets didn’t hire matt barnes to do their due diligence on ime udoka – 2:38 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Ime Udoka quickly emerges as likely Nets next head coach nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/01/ime…2:36 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Report: Ime Udoka to replace Steve Nash as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets.
Fully story: clutchpoints.com/nets-news-ime-…2:35 PM
Lev Akabas @LevAkabas
The Brooklyn Nets hiring Ime Udoka: pic.twitter.com/oPuaTJKnVf2:32 PM

Adi Joseph @AdiJoseph
The Celtics haven’t had to fire a coach since 2004.
Jim O’Brien: fired in 2004
Doc Rivers: traded to Clippers
Brad Stevens: promoted
Ime Udoka: traded(-ish?) to Nets – 2:30 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Ime Udoka’s defensive background and familiarity with Brooklyn’s stars put him over the top.
Udoka coached KD and Kyrie as Nets defensive coordinator in 2020-21. He coached Simmons in the same role with Philadelphia in 2019-20.
The Nets rank 29th in defensive rating this year. – 2:26 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics letting Ime Udoka walk this quickly is a strong vote of confidence in Joe Mazzulla as well. – 2:24 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Here’s ESPN’s September 30th story on an independent law firm’s findings in probe that led to Boston’s suspension of Ime Udoka: tinyurl.com/vne7ad4y2:23 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New from @SouichiTerada and me: Ime Udoka set to become the next Nets head coach after Steve Nash’s firing. masslive.com/celtics/2022/1…2:22 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Nets Injury Update: Seth Curry and Ben Simmons (Out).
Ball, Drummond-Out for Bulls.
Shams and Woj are reporting the Nets are hiring Ime Udoka as new head coach. Celtics granted permission . – 2:21 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Nets fire Steve Nash, will reportedly replace him with suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka
Updated story on @njdotcom
nj.com/nets/2022/11/n…2:21 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
It’s now clear; all Durant has to do to get Sean Marks fired is praise Farrakhan… – 2:16 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Brooklyn is in advanced discussions with Ime Udoka to take over as head coach, sources told @SInow. The Nets have been vetting Udoka the last few days. Boston, which suspended Udoka in September, is expected to allow Udoka to leave. – 2:15 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Nets plan to hire Ime Udoka as their next head coach according to @Shams Charania.
Story coming soon. – 2:14 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
I’m sure the Nets have done their due diligence with a thorough and deep-diving investigation into Ime Udoka in the last five minutes. – 2:14 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka has emerged as the likely next Brooklyn Nets head coach and his hiring could be finalized as soon as the next 24-to-48 hours, sources tell ESPN. Celtics will let him leave for another job. – 2:12 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
I’m curious if “sides have begun discussions” is Ime Udoka and the Nets or the Nets and the Celtics.
I really have no idea if the Celtics will push for compensation in return for letting Udoka go. Or if Boston even wants to go there or to just wash their hands of the situation. – 2:06 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
One thing worth noting on Ime Udoka: when he was an assistant coach w/BKN, he wasn’t shy about coaching Kevin Durant & Kyrie Irving with an edge/challenging them, as SNY reported. Udoka is suspended for the season by BOS, reportedly for inappropriate conduct with female staffer – 2:01 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
If your Twitter is slow right now, it’s because Nets fans have overwhelmed the servers while deleting their jokes about Ime Udoka and the Celtics suspending him. Things should stabilize shortly. – 2:01 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: Ime Udoka has emerged as a frontrunner for the Nets head coaching job per reports. A pressing question now is whether the Celtics should allow him to take the position without trade compensation? A closer look at those particulars: masslive.com/celtics/2022/1…1:57 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Ime Udoka, Quin Snyder among head coach candidates for Nets sportando.basketball/en/ime-udoka-q…1:57 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Ime Udoka has emerged as a strong frontrunner to be the next Brooklyn Nets head coach and the sides have begun discussions, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Nets are in the midst of their search process and are continuing to do due diligence. – 1:53 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Understated quote of the day in that Nets press release, attributed to Nets GM Sean Marks: “Since becoming head coach, Steve was faced with a number of unprecedented challenges” pic.twitter.com/PfnWhTWoF11:29 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
I’d expect Mike D’Antoni to be in the mix with Ime Udoka and Quin Snyder for Brooklyn.
D’Antoni ran the Nets offense during their 2020-21 run. Has experience with Brooklyn’s stars. – 1:24 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Brooklyn, among other teams, has quietly done due diligence on the circumstances of Ime Udoka’s suspension in Boston, source told @SInow. With Udoka unlikely to ever return to the Celtics bench, teams have been looking into what happened. – 1:09 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Would Boston let Ime Udoka go to a division rival who has the talent to turn things around? The Nets will certainly try to find out. – 1:08 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Sean Marks in a statement after firing Steve Nash: “Personally this was an immensely difficult decision; however, after much deliberation and evaluation of how the season has begun, we agreed that a change is necessary at this time.” #Nets #NetsWorld #NBA1:07 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Ime Udoka worked for the Nets as an assistant the year before the Celtics hired him. His coaching style seems to work with stars. He would make a lot of sense as a Steve Nash replacement if Brooklyn is willing to overlook the serious mess that led to his suspension in Boston. – 1:07 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Hey, if the Celtics are willing to throw their hands up and just let Ime Udoka walk, whatever. That’s their choice.
I wouldn’t allow it to a division rival, but Boston must really be done with that situation if they just let him leave without issue. – 1:06 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Brooklyn Nets GM Sean Marks, Joe Tsai and Steve Nash all released statements following the team’s coaching change. pic.twitter.com/S9932PlaRK1:05 PM

Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Jacque Vaughn is the acting head coach tonight but expect the Nets to inquire with suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka, Quin Snyder, among others. Boston will let Udoka leave for another job. – 1:03 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets General Manager Sean Marks will address the media at 5PM before tonight’s game. – 12:56 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets General Manager Sean Marks will the media at 5PM before tonight’s game. – 12:55 PM

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NBA Central: Jaylen Brown just reposted the Ime Udoka news 🧐 pic.twitter.com/LyL6q6OJNI -via Twitter @TheNBACentral / November 1, 2022
The Brooklyn Nets are finalizing a deal to hire suspended Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka and a formal agreement is expected to be reached as soon as Wednesday, sources told ESPN. After parting with coach Steve Nash, the Nets are bringing back Udoka to try and salvage a reeling franchise amid turmoil and a 2-5 start to the season. Boston is not requiring draft compensation from Brooklyn to hire Udoka, but there are discussions that are taking place before a deal can be finalized, sources said. -via ESPN / November 1, 2022
The Nets, who have lost five of seven games to start the season, will keep assistant Jacque Vaughn as the acting head coach until Udoka can start the job. Boston suspended Udoka for the 2022-23 season for an improper relationship with a subordinate before training camp, but sources say the Celtics never planned to stand in the way of Udoka accepting another coaching job. -via ESPN / November 1, 2022