Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez is stepping down as coach of Canada’s senior men’s national basketball team.

Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez is stepping down as coach of Canada's senior men's national basketball team, Canada Basketball announced Thursday.

Fernández's departure leaves a hole at the top of one of the more talented rosters on the international stage.

The Brooklyn Nets' three-game run of wins ended on Wednesday night at home to the Washington Wizards, and head coach Jordi Fernández pointed at his team’s defense as a major culprit. He said: “We didn’t defend the whole game.

The Nets lost to the Wizards 119-102 after a second half that saw them trail by as many as 25 points due to the overall lack of effectiveness from Brooklyn on both ends of the flo

Washington wins their third straight as they defeat Brooklyn, 119-102. Top Performers – Washington Jordan Poole – 19 points, 8 assists, 3 3PM Kyshawn George – 17 points, 7 rebounds, 5 3PM Bilal Coulibaly – 11 points,

There were rumblings that veterans such as Cam Johnson, Nic Claxton and Day’Ron Sharpe could be on the move, but no deals were made, and all three remain in Brooklyn for now.

The Brooklyn Nets provide one of the more unique situations in the association. Having kicked off a fresh rebuild this season — and now owning a share of the fi