Five NBA coaches could be on the hot seat this season
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What happened
Five NBA coaches enter the 2026-27 season facing different levels of pressure. Ime Udoka, Nick Nurse, Kenny Atkinson, Doug Christie and Chris Finch all have reasons for increased scrutiny, whether because of playoff expectations, disappointing results, roster changes or the need to take established teams to another level.
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