Kenny Atkinson confident Nets overhaul will succeed despite close loss to Cavaliers
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Former Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson said on Sunday, March 1, 2026, that he expects the organization’s rebuilding plan to deliver results, even as the team endured a narrow defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers the same day.
Atkinson, who led Brooklyn from 2016 through 2020, offered his endorsement of the franchise’s long-term approach before the latest setback. He acknowledged the current growing pains but maintained that accumulating young talent and draft assets will eventually translate into sustainable success.
The Nets’ loss to Cleveland marked another tight outcome for the club, underscoring the challenges that typically accompany a roster reset. Specific scoring details were not immediately available, but the result extended a run of close contests for Brooklyn.
Atkinson, now coaching elsewhere, said he remains invested in the Nets’ progress and believes the franchise is “moving in the right direction,” emphasizing patience as the roster develops.
Source: New York Post
