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Larry Brown (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images), Jerry Sloan (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) and Doc Rivers (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Lichtenstein: Nets’ Coaching Search Reeks Of Unintentional Comedy

The Nets may have made great strides in 2012-13, but a bad choice and some bad luck could easily make them laughingstocks once again.

2013/05/09

Phil Jackson (credit: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Reports: Coaching Legend Phil Jackson Not Interested In Nets Job

It appears that Phil Jackson coming to Brooklyn is a moot point, as multiple reports indicated on Wednesday that Jackson has in fact informed the Nets that he will not be the club’s next head coach.

2013/05/08

P.J. Carlesimo (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Former Nets Head Coach P.J. Carlesimo On Firing: ‘I’m Tremendously Disappointed’

“It’s the way it is,” Carlesimo told Mike Francesa. “I’m disappointed. I’m not a little disappointed, I’m tremendously disappointed, just because I feel strongly about what a great situation this was.”

2013/05/06

P.J. Carlesimo (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lichtenstein: It’s Time For P.J. Carlesimo To Pare The Cast

For the Nets, it’s back to the drawing board. It’s not the first time during this rollercoaster campaign that they’ve had to take a harder look at their inner workings in a search for consistent basketball.

2013/03/06

Bobby Butler (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images), P.J. Carlesimo  (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) and Nando de Colo (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lichtenstein: Spurs, Devils Should Be Nets’ Models To Building Winning Franchise

The Nets will continue to be looking up at teams like the Spurs from echelons below. For now, I will look to be comforted by the Devils, a warm blanket of consistency in New York’s volatile sports landscape.

2013/02/11

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Lichtenstein: P.J.’s Nets Are Improved, But Still No Match For Heat

It’s established that LeBron James is the greatest current basketball player on the planet. But that doesn’t make the Heat star an expert on the state of the Nets.

2013/01/31

Brook Lopez #11 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates with teammate Mirza Teletovic #33. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lichtenstein: Nets Get Much-Needed Win Ahead Of Major Test Against Heat

With tough games upcoming versus Miami and Chicago later this week, the Nets were staring at another cliff if they gagged against Orlando on Monday night.

2013/01/29

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Melo And Knicks Looking To Take Control In Divisional Race

Carmelo Anthony is ready to gain an edge in the Atlantic Division race on Martin Luther King Day as the Knicks battle the Nets at MSG.

2013/01/21

Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lichtenstein: Brooks’ Kobe-Esque Performance Begs For An Encore

When MarShon Brooks has his game going, he is a threat to score from almost any spot on the floor.

2013/01/06

Charlotte Bobcats v Brooklyn Nets

Lichtenstein: Nets’ Win Over Bobcats No Laughing Matter To Prohkorov

It’s been a rarity this season, especially this cruel month in which the Nets have registered but four wins in 14 games, but the YES cameras caught various Nets smiling throughout the telecast of this laugher.

2012/12/29

Nets interim coach P.J. Carlesimo, right, works his first game against the Bobcats at the Barclays Center on Dec. 28, 2012. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Lopez Posts Double-Double As Nets Pound Lowly Bobcats In Carlesimo’s Debut

Mikhail Prokhorov saw the draining team spirit, the missing will to fight, and decided change was needed. The Brooklyn Nets owner had to like the results in the first game under P.J. Carlesimo.

2012/12/28

Amar'e Stoudemire (file/Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Kallas: Breaking Down The Knicks, The Return Of Amar’e And Jeremy Lin

The return of Stoudemire shouldn’t really be a big deal. It’s very clear that Anthony, the main man no matter who is on the Knicks, has to get the overwhelming majority of his minutes at the four.

2012/12/28

Deron Williams (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Deron Reportedly ‘Totally Quit On Avery’; Barkley, Shaq Rip Nets’ Point Guard

Although Deron Williams vehemently denies it, a report indicates that the star point guard “totally quit on Avery Johnson.”

2012/12/28

Phil Jackson (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Silverman: Prokhorov Is Willing To Go Big, But Jackson Is Just A Pipe Dream For Nets

In the end, the Nets are going to have to live with Stan Van Gundy, Jeff Van Gundy or Nate McMillan as the head coach. All of those candidates give the Nets more than nice-guy Avery. None of them would give them as much as Jackson.

2012/12/28

Phil Jackson (credit: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Reports: Nets Eyeing Phil Jackson; Avery’s Son Tweets ‘Outrage’

The Nets have Jackson, who was passed over for the Lakers job earlier this season, high on their list of potential replacements for fired coach Avery Johnson, according to multiple reports.

2012/12/28

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