The Brooklyn Nets are excited to announce the hiring of Sacramento Kings assistant Jordi Fernandez as their next head coach, as reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. At just 41 years old, Fernandez is one of the NBA’s fastest-rising assistants and has been a valuable asset to several teams in his career.
Fernandez spent six years under Michael Malone with the Denver Nuggets before joining the Kings as their associate head coach under Mike Brown in the 2022-23 season. Under his leadership, the Kings were able to turn around their season and become a winning team. Additionally, he serves as the head coach of Canada’s national team, where he guided them to a bronze medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
The Nets have experienced significant coaching turnover in recent years and are currently in a transitional period following the departure of Durant, Irving, and Harden. With a surplus of draft picks acquired from trading their superstars, the Nets are looking to develop young talent and potentially trade for another star player in the future. Donovan Mitchell has been rumored as a potential target to pair with existing key players like Mikal Bridges and Nic Claxton. Bridges has a contract below market value for the next two years, giving the Nets a window to significantly enhance their roster.
Fernandez was in high demand across the NBA after interviewing for multiple head-coaching positions last season and has now secured his first opportunity as an NBA head coach. His coaching prowess and experience at both