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Avery Johnson Jr. Mocks Brooklyn Nets After Playoff Elimination on Twitter

The Brooklyn Nets disappointed most of their fans with a 99-93 Game 7 loss to the Chicago Bulls, but they made at least one former fan happy. Yep. Avery Johnson Jr., as in the younger version of Avery Johnson, whom the Nets unceremoniously fired from head coaching duties back in December, just a couple of months into the regular season. Show More Summary

NBA Coaches Fighting for Their Jobs in Postseason

The NBA coaches fighting for their respective jobs this postseason all share an unknown future heading into 2013-14. For coaches like P.J. Carlesimo, the interim tag he earned in replacing Avery Johnson for the Brooklyn Nets is set to expire just as soon as the 2012-13 campaign concludes. Show More Summary

5 NBA Teams That Need a Coaching Change

It has not been a good year to be an NBA head coach. First, the Los Angles Lakers fired Mike Brown. Then, the Brooklyn Nets showed Avery Johnson the door. Scott Skiles was then let go by the Milwaukee Bucks, followed by Alvin Gentry of the Phoenix Suns. Show More Summary

Up next for the Lakers: Tuesday at Brooklyn

The Nets are rolling, going 14-5 since P.J. Carlesimo replaced fired coach Avery Johnson. But the Lakers have won the last nine meetings. When: 4:30 PST.

Is P.J. Carlesimo a Long-Term Fit for the Brooklyn Nets?

Go ahead, take a look at P.J. Carlesimo 's numbers since Avery Johnson’s departure; they’re stellar. He’s 13-5 since taking over on December 27. So there’s absolutely no reason for Nets fans to think this won’t continue for the remainder of the season spilling over into next year, right? Hold up. Show More Summary

LeBron James Says the Brooklyn Nets Quit on Avery Johnson

Does the NBA Need a Rooney Rule?

So far this season, four NBA coaches have been fired or “mutually-agreed” to be fired–Mike Brown (Lakers), Avery Johnson (Nets), Scott Skiles (Bucks) and Alvin Gentry (Suns). Three of the four are African American. They’ve been replaced by Mike D’Antoni, PJ Carlisimo, Jim Boylan and Lindsey Hunter (above), respectively. Three of the four are white. [...]

5 Problems the New Brooklyn Nets Coaching Staff Is Fixing

Avery Johnson was not the answer in Brooklyn, and new head coach P.J. Carlesimo is already fixing problems that Johnson had the entirety of training camp to figure out. Through just the first 10 games in his tenure with the Brooklyn Nets (through January 15), Carlesimo has led his team to a 9-1 record. Show More Summary

Deron Williams: I Shouldn't Be an All-Star in 2013

As the Brooklyn Nets have started to turn around since the firing of Avery Johnson, Deron Williams seems to be realizing that he's having a down season, and shouldn't be included in the All-Star Game. Williams has been confident in his...Show More Summary

Deron Williams Doesn’t Think He’s Worthy of NBA All-Star This Year

Deron Williams’ struggles so far this year have been well-chronicled. He wasn’t fond of the style of offense implemented by Avery Johnson, so Johnson was eventually fired coincidentally (or not). Enter P.J. Carlesimo. Luckly for P.J., Deron is a fan of what he’s done so far. But that in a moment of humility and honesty, Deron [...]

Brooklyn Nets Are Eastern Conference's Most Dangerous NBA Team

It's hard to blame former Brooklyn Nets coach Avery Johnson for all of the team's woes. Yet, it's hard to overlook the vast transformation undertaken since his departure. Under Johnson, the team raced out to an 11-4 start by November 30. Show More Summary

Deron Williams Likes What P.J. Carlesimo Has Done So Far

Early on in the season, Deron Williams was somewhat critical of the coaching style used by Avery Johnson. We all know how that ended: Johnson was fired a few after Williams voiced his concerns. But good thing for P.J. Carlesimo that Williams is on his side so far. He’s been great for us so far, [...]

Updated Rankings for NBA Coaches Firmly on the Hot Seat

It's not a good year to be an NBA coach. What with Mike Brown being fired by the Los Angeles Lakers early in the season and Avery Johnson recently being let go by the Brooklyn Nets, seats in the NBA are definitely a bit hotter than normal. Show More Summary

What records get NBA coaches fired midseason?

With Scott Skiles and the Milwaukee Bucks parting ways Monday night, three coaches have been fired thus far in 2012-2013: Before Skiles, we saw Mike Brown axed after starting 1-4 with the Los Angeles Lakers, and Avery Johnson fired after...Show More Summary

2 Problems the New Brooklyn Nets' Coaching Staff Must Fix

P. J. Carlesimo has been in charge of guiding the Brooklyn Nets since the team let go of Avery Johnson, and he has done a fine job so far. The Nets have five wins in six games under Carlesimo and they have received some better play from their star players. Show More Summary

Was Avery Johnson's Firing A Strategic Win For The Nets?

Five wins in six games, and it's beginning to look as though Brooklyn Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov gave the team's faithful a late Christmas gift by firing coach Avery Johnson back on December 27th. "If I say the timing was good, that's...Show More Summary

Buying or Selling P.J. Carlesimo as a Long-Term Answer for Brooklyn Nets

P.J. Carlesimo has done more than hold down the fort for the Brooklyn Nets since the dismissal of Avery Johnson in December. Based on a 5-1 record as the interim coach and the present unavailability of marquee options to replace him, Carlesimo appears to have a firm grip on the head coaching gig in Brooklyn. Show More Summary

Knicks News: Latest on J.R. Smith's All-Star Push and More from the Big Apple

With all of the hoopla surrounding the Brooklyn Nets' firing of coach Avery Johnson and their ongoing search for a replacement, the New York Knicks have essentially taken a backseat on the front page to their rivals. Well, with the return of Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire to the lineup, look for that to change immediately. Show More Summary

The Many Excuses of Deron Williams

According to Roderick Boone of Newsday.com, Brooklyn Nets point guard Deron Williams has hit his boiling point. The source of his frustration is not the recent happenings with Avery Johnson, but instead his individual struggles. Yet another episode in which D-Will has failed to understand what is holding him back. Show More Summary

Brooklyn Nets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Live Blog, Results and Game Highlights

After firing head coach Avery Johnson one week ago, the Brooklyn Nets won their first two games under interim coach P.J. Carlesimo. But they suffered an embarrassing 31-point loss at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night, and they now own a 16-15 record. Show More Summary