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Nets GM Sean Marks said Brooklyn's decision to elevate Jacque Vaughn into the head coaching role "was not up to Kevin" Durant.

The Nets elevated the personable, hard-working Jacque Vaughn, an NBA lifer as a player and coach and a person who provides stability amid volatility.

Vaughn replaces Steve Nash, who was fired after a 2-5 start and amid franchise chaos that included Kyrie Irving's promotion of an antisemitic film.

Cam Johnson underwent successful meniscectomy procedure Tuesday on his right meniscus tear suffered in Friday's loss to Portland.

Even with the return of Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks' nine-game winning streak came to an end in Atlanta with a loss to the Hawks.

"I don't condone any hate to any kind. To any race," James said on Friday night.

"I think he made a mistake. But you need to understand he gives an example to people and people look up to him," Deni Avdija said of Kyrie Irving.

Nike announced it is suspending its relationship with Kyrie Irving, who was suspended by the Nets after failing to definitively disavow antisemitism.

After Kevin Durant didn't initially condemn Kyrie Irving's antisemitic behavior and comments, he tweeted a clarification after media availability.

Kevin Durant and Sean Marks address the media one day following the news that Kyrie Irving would be suspended for his unwillingness to "unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs".