NBA: New Coaches, Upheld Suspensions, and More!
Photo: New York Post : Brooklyn Nets new head coach, Jacque Vaughn.
NEW YORK — A lot is stirring up early in the season for the NBA. Suspensions were upheld, a troubling start for many teams, eliminating coaches, but on the bright side, a dominating start for others. Let's unravel the NBA hot topic that has stolen headlines during the last upcoming weeks. All eyes are on Kyrie Irving, and it's not due to his stellar performance with the Brooklyn Nets. In fact, it is the total opposite. If you haven't heard the latest, click here to read how Irving was suspended.
The Brooklyn guard has since made his comeback after losing multiple support from fans to businesses. Irving is known for speaking his feelings and sticking beside them. But some say it may have cost him more than what he intended. Brooklyn Nets, with an 8-9 start and 10th in their conference, many could argue there are way more important issues this team should be focused on. The Nets secured their 8th win following Irving’s return this past Sunday. Irving played 26 minutes with a breakout performance. Irving has a great impact on the court. The point guard averages 25.4 PPG, but is this enough to get the Nets back on track?
Last week, The Brooklyn Nets hired Jacque Vaughn as the new head coach. The news came as a surprise as rumors circulated that the Nets would hire Ime Udoka, former Boston Celtics coach. Perhaps, this change in the coaching staff is just what the Nets needed. Only time will tell.
Here’s a look at the NBA’s Current Standings
BOSTON CELTICS 13 - 4
ATLANTA HAWKS 9 - 6
BROOKLYN NETS 8 - 9
CHARLOTTE HORNETS 4 - 14
CHICAGO BULLS 7 - 10
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 11 - 6
DALLAS MAVERICKS 9 - 7
DENVER NUGGETS 10 - 6
DETROIT PISTONS 3 - 15
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 8 - 10
PHOENIX SUNS 10 - 6
HOUSTON ROCKETS 3 - 14
INDIANA PACERS 10 - 6
LA CLIPPERS 11 - 7
LOS ANGELES LAKERS 5 - 10
UTAH JAZZ 12 - 7
SACRAMENTO KINGS 9 - 6
TRAIL BLAZERS 10 - 7
SAN ANTONIO SPURS 6 - 12
ORLANDO MAGIC 5 - 13
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES 10 - 7
MIAMI HEAT 7 - 11
MILWAUKEE BUCKS 12 - 4
TORONTO RAPTORS 9 - 8
WASHINGTON WIZARDS 10 - 7
PHILADELPHIA 76ers 8 -8
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES 9 - 8
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS 10 - 7
NEW YORK KNICKS 9 - 9
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER 7-10
