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Nets’ Kevin Ollie won’t return on Jordi Fernandez’s staff for 2024-25 season

Newly hired Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez’s staff is coming into focus, and Kevin Ollie won’t be part of the equation. After serving as interim head coach for the second half of 2023-24, Ollie will not return to Brooklyn next season, according to Hoopshype’s Michael Scotto.

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Scotto: Brooklyn Nets shaking up coaching staff. Is performance team next?

Mike Scotto reports that while Jay Hernandez will be staying on under Jordi Fernandez, Kevin Ollie, Will Weaver and Ronnie Burrell will not return. Mike Scotto of Hoopshype reports Thursday that while Jay Hernandez, one Jacque Vaughn’s development assistants, will return next season, but Kevin Ollie, Will Weaver and Ronnie Burrell will not.

Brooklyn Nets News / Field Level Media / April 22

Nets hire Jordi Fernandez as head coach

Sacramento Kings associate head coach Jordi Fernandez was named head coach of the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. The 41-year-old replaces interim head coach Kevin Ollie, who was promoted in February when Jacque Vaughn was fired.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hardwood Heroics / April 16

Brooklyn Nets’ New Head Coach, Revealed by Woj

The Brooklyn Nets have finally made their decision. After a lengthy search for the franchise’s next head coach, news broke on Monday evening that the organization has selected Sacramento Kings assistant coach Jordi Fernandez as their next man at the helm.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / April 15

Kevin Ollie, players face uncertain summer

Recapping this weekend’s news on Brooklyn’s coaching search and looking at their free-agent situation in the first article of the offseason The Brooklyn Nets will be conducting exit interviews on Monday morning, but a few faces will be missing.

Brooklyn Nets News / Last Word On Sports / April 14

Nets Hone-In on 3 Finalists in Head Coach Search

The Brooklyn Nets have set their sights on several head coach candidates since removing Jacque Vaughn from his post on Feb. 19. Interim coach Kevin Ollie “has been considered as part of the Nets’ process,” per The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / April 12

Report: Nets to retain GM, 'cast a wide net' in HC search

Report: Nets to retain GM, 'cast a wide net' in head-coaching search

Interim head coach Kevin Ollie is expected to receive consideration for the permanent position. The Nets have gone 11-17 under Ollie, a longtime former NBA player who took over for Jacque Vaughn a couple of months ago.

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NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / April 11

Kevin Ollie Sounds Off on the UConn Huskies’ Successful 2024 NCAA Title Defense: ‘They Have to Make Us Blue Blood Now’

Before eventually becoming the Brooklyn Nets’ interim head coach, Kevin Ollie made his mark in the collegiate scene when he guided the UConn Huskies to a national title as their head coach in 2014.

Brooklyn Nets News / ClutchPoints / April 6

Nets’ Kevin Ollie commends pair of rookies for ‘Brooklyn style’ after comeback win over Pistons

For the second straight game, the Brooklyn Nets clawed out a come-from-behind victory. And for the second straight game, a rookie provided the spark. The Nets came back from a 19-point deficit to secure a 113-103 win over the Detroit Pistons Saturday at Barclays Center.

Brooklyn Nets News / Last Word On Sports / March 29

Nets Head Coach Responds to Scorer’s Playing Time Question

Just days after Brooklyn Nets wing Lonnie Walker IV was lamenting his diminished role, interim head coach Kevin Ollie has responded to the question that was ultimately posed by the 25-year-old: What does he have to do to get more playing time?

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 26

Nets looking to snap Wizards' rare win streak

In 18 games coaching the Brooklyn Nets, Kevin Ollie often has preached about the defensive energy and effort needed to get wins. With 10 games remaining, Ollie is hoping to see some of the same things he witnessed Monday in a 96-88 win over the Toronto Raptors.

Brooklyn Nets News / Last Word On Sports / March 26

Nets Wing Speaks Out After Head-Scratching Head Coach Critique

The Brooklyn Nets —specifically interim head coach Kevin Ollie —may have a problem on their hands. As if the team being 26-26, 11th in the East wasn’t bad enough.

Kevin Ollie gives context into Lonnie Walker IV's reduced minutes

Lonnie Walker IV was one of the Nets’ best players earlier in the season, as he was the most reliable offensive option off the bench. Before a knee injury took him out for a month, Walker was a legitimate candidate for the Sixth Man of the Year award.

Brooklyn Nets News / FanNation Inside The Nets / March 20

Kevin Ollie speaks about Cam Thomas' growth as a lead guard for Brooklyn

Cameron Thomas has continued to evolve into one of the most promising guards in the league. Initial perceptions showed he would continue to be a pure bucket-getter, but Cam has shown legitimate growth and has become one of the Nets’ top stars.

Brooklyn Nets News / FanNation Inside The Nets / March 20

Coach Kevin Ollie and the Nets organization support Mikal Bridges' desire to play every game

Mikal Bridges is most known for not missing a game since he joined the NBA. The game against the New Orleans Pelicans was Mikal’s 500th career game, which meant it was the 500th game in a row.

Brooklyn Nets News / ClutchPoints / March 19

Nets’ Kevin Ollie reveals next step in Cam Thomas’ growth amid career-best scoring stretch

There has been little reason for excitement surrounding the Brooklyn Nets of late. There would be virtually none if not for Cam Thomas. After returning from an ankle injury, the third-year guard has been the Nets’ lone bright spot during a 1-4 stretch over their last five games.

Brooklyn Nets News / FanNation Inside The Nets / March 14

“Hopefully, they see some light at the end of the tunnel" - Kevin Ollie hopes for good results for Brooklyn

The 2023/24 season has been a struggle-filled campaign for Brooklyn. The team has not met expectations of competing for a top-six seed, as they’re scraping by and competing for the last spot in the Play-In Tournament.

Brooklyn Nets News / FanNation Inside The Nets / March 6

Kevin Ollie talks about the reason why he wanted to become a coach

Before he thought of being a coach, Nets interim head coach Kevin Ollie was a well-traveled NBA player. The former UConn Husky played 15 years in the NBA, traveling all over the country for 12 teams in his career.

Brooklyn Nets News / FanNation Inside The Nets / March 1

Kevin Ollie backs Jeff Peterson's upcoming campaign as Hornets’ newest top executive: “Super-excited for his opportunity”

On Thursday, the entire Brooklyn Nets organization was surprised as it was announced that assistant general manager Jeff Peterson will transfer to the Queen City and assume the Charlotte Hornets' head of basketball operations position.

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / February 27

Nets look like a Mickey Mouse organization in Orlando

The Brooklyn Nets are not only a bad basketball team, they're just flat out gutless. Trailing by 29 points after three quarters to Orlando is just inexcusable. Kevin Ollie was supposed to tap into the inner hunter within each of his players.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 25

Nets, Grizzlies just trying to find a spark

Through two games under interim coach Kevin Ollie, fourth quarters and fast-break points are among the numerous trouble spots for the Brooklyn Nets. Fading

Brooklyn Nets News / Yardbarker / February 23