Kiki Vandeweghe became the New Jersey Nets' general manager Thursday, less than six months after being hired as a special assistant to team president Rod Thorn.
Vandeweghe replaces Ed Stefanski, who left in midseason to become the general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers.
"We are very pleased that Kiki will continue his relationship with the Nets' organization," Thorn said. "When Kiki joined us in December, I felt that his experience as both an All-Star player and front office executive would be an invaluable asset to both myself and the franchise, and his work in the ensuing months has reinforced that belief."
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Vandeweghe said the Nets will look to sign free agents and will consider trades, but not at the risk of hurting the team's salary cap situation. He said the Nets need to improve their toughness, interior defense and outside shooting.
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