Nets remove interim tag, name Jacque Vaughn head coach

The Brooklyn Nets have named Jacque Vaughn the team's official head coach, the organization announced Wednesday afternoon.

Vaughn was named the franchise's interim head coach for the second time after Steve Nash and Brooklyn parted ways last week. Since taking over, the Nets have gone 2-2.

Overall, Vaughn has compiled a 9-5 record as the interim head coach of Brooklyn, including a 7-3 mark following Kenny Atkinson's departure from the team in 2019-20.