The Nets have a head coach and one fewer potential scandal.
The Nets, who reportedly were zeroing in on suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka, instead have removed the “interim” label on Jacque Vaughn, who is now the head coach.
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The Nets have gone 2-2 in four games since Steve Nash was fired, but under Vaughn, they have held their opponents under 100 points for three games straight – the only three times they have done so this season.
“Jacque’s basketball acumen, competitiveness and intimate knowledge of our team and organisation make him the clear-cut best person to lead our group moving forward,” GM Sean Marks said in a statement Wednesday, before the Nets hosted the Knicks.
“He has a proven…
