Tag: Steve Nash

Nash out as Nets Coach After Poor Start, More Controversy

NEW YORK—The Brooklyn Nets refused to fire Steve Nash over the summer, no matter what Kevin Durant wanted. But with the Nets off to a disappointing start amid more controversy surrounding Kyrie Irving, the team and coach both decided the change needed to happen now. “We both felt this was time,” general manager Sean Marks…


Harden Ties Bird With 59 Triple-Doubles as Nets Rout Detroit

NEW YORK—James Harden had 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists to power the Brooklyn Nets to a 117–91 rout of the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night. Harden is Brooklyn’s all-time leader with 13 triple-doubles, and joined Larry Bird for second on the NBA’s all-time list with 59. “James was great,” Nets head coach Steve…