2015–16 Brooklyn Nets season
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The 2015–16 Brooklyn Nets season was the 40th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and its fourth season playing in the New York City borough of Brooklyn.
2015–16 Brooklyn Nets season | |||
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Head coach | Lionel Hollins (fired) Tony Brown (interim) | ||
General manager | Billy King Sean Marks | ||
Owners | Mikhail Prokhorov | ||
Arena | Barclays Center | ||
Results | |||
Record | 21–61 (.256) | ||
Place | Division: 4th (Atlantic) Conference: 14th (Eastern) | ||
Playoff finish | Did not qualify | ||
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |||
Local media | |||
Television | YES Network, WWOR | ||
Radio | WFAN | ||
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In the off-season, the Nets let Deron Williams go after five seasons with the team. He later signed with the Dallas Mavericks.
On February 25, the Nets parted ways with All-Star Joe Johnson. Two days later, Johnson signed with the Miami Heat.
The Nets finished with a 21–61 record, their worst since moving to Brooklyn in 2012.
The Nets are looking to rebuild this season after that infamous trade back in the 2013 offseason. which they gave up many first round picks and role players for Garnett and Pierce.