Report: Mike Budenholzer among finalists for Nets coaching job

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The Brooklyn Nets are closing in on a new head coach, with Mike Budenholzer -- who led the Milwaukee Bucks to the NBA championship in 2021 -- among the candidates, The Athletic reported Saturday.

Associate head coaches Jordi Fernandez of the Sacramento Kings and Kevin Young of the Phoenix Suns also are on the Nets' short list to replace Jacque Vaughn, per the report.