Earlier Tuesday afternoon, the basketball world learned that the Brooklyn Nets were parting ways with head coach Steve Nash.
According to multiple reports, it was a “mutual” decision. Nash reportedly willingly stepped down as the team’s head coach as the Nets try to re-start their hopes of a playoff run.
After taking a few hours to soak in the news, the Nets had to face the Chicago Bulls – and it didn’t go well. Brooklyn fell 108-99 and now sit at 2-6 on the season.
Following the game, Nets star Kevin Durant said he was “shocked” at the news of Nash’s departure.
“Shocked, you’re always shocked when a move like this happens. But it’s normal in the NBA,” Durant said after the game.
Durant finished the night with a game-high 32 points, but it wasn’t enough. Teammate Kyrie Irving, who started a controversy with his actions on social media, managed just four points on the night.
Next up for the Nets is a contest against the Washington Wizards.