Report: Mike D'Antoni stepping away from Nets

Mike D'Antoni is stepping away from his full-time assistant coaching position with the Brooklyn Nets after just one season, ESPN reported Wednesday.

D'Antoni was a finalist for the Portland vacancy and wants to pursue another head coaching post in the future, per the report. It's unclear where D'Antoni might land for the 2021-22 season.

D'Antoni joined the staff of rookie head coach Steve Nash in October 2020, working f