Brooklyn Nets

Sources: Nets contacted Celtics about Rivers

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge was contacted by the Brooklyn Nets, who wanted to speak to Doc Rivers about their vacant coaching position, team and league sources confirmed to ESPNBoston.com.

7 minutes ago | Jackie MacMullan |

What is Doc Rivers' future with the Celtics?

Are The Nets Contenders?

P.J. Carlesimo takes a look at the Nets' roster and the challenges that will be faced by their next coach.

Nets Denied Chance To Talk To Doc

P.J. Carlesimo reacts to the news that Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge denied the Nets permission to speak to Doc Rivers about their vacant coaching position.

Mike and Mike

Former NBA coach P.J. Carlesimo covers his time with the Dream Team, his remarks regarding the Nets' title aspirations, Dwight Howard, Pacers-Heat, Frank Vogel and more.

C's won't let Doc speak with Nets

The Brooklyn Nets are in the process of considering candidates for their head coach position. They had hoped to speak with Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers, but that is not going to happen after president of basketball operations Danny Ainge denied the request.

First Cup: Friday

Bob Kravitz of The Indianapolis Star: Suddenly, Frank Vogel is a household name. A week ago, anybody outside of Indianapolis or the circle of NBA cognoscenti had no idea who the Indiana Pacers’ low-key coach was, what he looked like, what he stood for.

Coaching Vacancies

J.A. Adande and Israel Gutierrez on where some of the most high profile coaches may land.

P.J. on Avery Johnson, Part 2

P.J. Carlesimo also reflected on his time with the Nets, and touched on the players' offseason remarks that they wanted a veteran head coach who could bring toughness, command respect and hold them accountable.

about 19 hours ago | Mike Mazzeo |