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The Long Island Nets have revealed changes and promotions within their staff as they prepare for the 2025-26 season, including the appointment of Kyle Hines as assistant general manager.
The 39-year-old former athlete joined the Nets organization prior to the 2024-25 season, initially serving as a player development assistant for the Brooklyn Nets. His second consecutive season sees him transitioning to the G League affiliate, taking on the role of assistant general manager in collaboration with Kory Jones.
Hines’ playing career largely unfolded in Europe, where he participated in 14 EuroLeague seasons, racking up 425 games. His illustrious career boasts four championships, claiming two titles with Olympiacos in 2012 and 2013, followed by two with CSKA in 2016 and 2019. Last season, in honor of the 25th anniversary of Europe’s top club competition, the UNC Greensboro alum and New Jersey native was recognized as part of the All-25 EuroLeague Team.
Kory Jones, a former NCAA player from Arizona, is set to enter his sixth season with the Nets. His trajectory within the organization includes roles such as basketball operations assistant, basketball operations scouting associate, basketball operations coordinator, director of player engagement and basketball operations, and most recently, manager of player engagement and basketball operations.
Khalif Wyatt, 34, has been named the head video coordinator/player development within the Long Island Nets, joining head coach Mfon Udofia’s staff along with associate head coach Shawn Swords and assistant coach Jorge Gutierrez. Wyatt previously held the position of director of player development at Temple and played in the 2018-19 Basketball Champions League. Additionally, Thomas Bridges and Steven Kaner have been appointed as assistant coaches.
The G League’s 2025-26 schedule will commence in early November.
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