The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly looking to hire Ex-Celtics coach Ime Udoka as their next new head coach after recently dismissing Steve Nash, check out his odds compared to other candidates and the rumors
If the Nets decide to hire Udoka, it will reportedly increase their NBA Championship odds by a significant amount.
Brooklyn Nets New Head Coach 2022-23 Betting Odds, Favorites, Predictions And Rumors
Breaking: Suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka has emerged as the likely next Brooklyn Nets head coach, sources tell @wojespn.
His hiring could be finalized as soon as the next 24-to-48 hours. pic.twitter.com/qZOTqDUqn9
— ESPN (@espn) November 1, 2022
The Nets plan to hire Ime Udoka as their next head coach pic.twitter.com/njNTNzOy2o
— Viralitybasketball (@ViralityBball) November 2, 2022
BREAKING: The Nets fire Steve Nash pic.twitter.com/jl8go99Lnx
— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) November 1, 2022
The Nets have finally confirmed their dismissal of head coach Steve Nash after a long-standing power struggle between Kevin Durant, Steve Nash, and Joe Tsai, overshadowed by a 2-5 start to the season.
Nets Parts Ways With Steve Nash
Steve Nash had a 94-67 record going out as the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets. Nash coached the team to two successful playoff appearances and another playoff series win. Back in the summer, Kevin Durant called for Nash’s job, but Nets owner Joe Tsai chose otherwise.
However, following a poor start to the season and a championship window eventually up for a close, it was apparent that the Nets had to make a move. As such, the team decided to let go of Steve Nash.
Currently, Nash’s assistant Jacque Vaughn will serve as the interim head coach for the team. However, the Nets are reportedly open to entertaining possible replacements for Steve Nash. And this is where Ex-Bolton Celtics head coach Ime Udoka steps in.
Top Odds For Next Brooklyn Head Coach
1. Ime Udoka
Odds – (+150)
Ime Udoka served as the assistant coach for the Brooklyn Nets before leading the Celtics to the Finals last season. Although the 45-year-old is currently facing a suspension by the Celtics, he is certainly the top candidate. Moreover, Celtics have stated that they wouldn’t stand in the way if Udoka choses to get another job.
The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Udoka as the “strong frontrunner” for the coaching role at Nets.
Udoka has a history with the team and has proven his ability to open a championship window with high-level players.
2. Jacque Vaughn
Odds – (+400)
The Nets have currently placed Vaughn as a stand-in interim manager for the time being. However, there are high chances that this decision could become a permanent role.
He could turn things around and succeed with the Nets in the upcoming parts of the season. In their defence, Brooklyn have considerably faced a tough opening schedule this season.
If the Nets do indeed manage to make a turn under Vaughn, he could end up being a permanent choice.
3. Quin Snyder
Odds – (+600)
Snyder is currently making the rounds as the possible next coach of the San Antonio Spurs. However, if the Nets make an offer, he could possibly accept the opportunity to coach star like Durant and Irving.
Snyder previously led the Utah Jazz to plenty of wins back when they were devoid of championship success. Snyder offers stability and a proven voice that Brooklyn can build their trust upon.
4. Mike D’Antoni
Odds – (+850)
D’Antoni previously stepped down as one of Steve Nash’s assistants back at the end of the 2020-21 season. However, if D’Antoni wishes to make a comeback and lead things himself this time, coaching the Nets could make sense.
He could possible bring in elite talent and run a high-powered offense going into the playoffs.