Nets, Jacque Vaughn agree to multiyear extension

The Brooklyn Nets and head coach Jacque Vaughn have agreed to amultiyear extension reports ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Theteam has also confirmed the news and issued a pressrelease.

The terms of the new contract aren't yet known but Wojnarowskistates that's it's for "multiple years part the 2023/24season".

🗣 It's official, #NetsWorld!The Brooklyn Nets and Coach Vaughn have agreed to a multi-yearcontract extension. pic.twitter.com/Gw3ZHxoPxh

“Jacque has made an immediate and immeasurable impact on ourentire organization since assuming the role of head coach earlierthis season,” said Nets General Manager Sean Marks.

“On the court, he’s clearly demonstrated his leadership throughhis ability to connect and communicate at a very high level whiledisplaying tremendous instincts for the game. As a person, theydon’t come any better than Jacque. His character is impeccable, andthere is not a better representative for our team and our borough.We are thrilled to have Jacque lead the Nets for years tocome.”

Vaughn took over as the Nets head coach in November after SteveNash's dismissal. Since taking over, the Nets have gone 32-19 andare currently in the No. 5 spot in the NBA's EasternConference.