Overview
- The Nets, which announced the extensions Monday, formalized multi-year deals for Fernandez and his full staff and did not disclose terms.
- GM Sean Marks praised Fernandez's leadership and said he has built a foundation based on player development, a competitive edge and clear communication.
- Brooklyn finished 20-62 this season and 46-118 over two years under Fernandez after leaning into a youth movement that featured five first-round rookies from the 2025 draft.
- The extensions also cover assistants Steve Hetzel, Juwan Howard, Jay Hernandez, Dutch Gaitley, Deividas Dulkys, Ryan Forehan-Kelly, Connor Griffin, Corey Vinson and Travis Bader.
- Fernandez brings prior stops with the Kings and Nuggets and coached Canada to a 2023 FIBA World Cup bronze, experience the Nets see as fitting a rebuild focused on player growth.