The New Jersey Nets have relieved Head Coach Lawrence Frank of his coaching duties effective immediately, Nets President Rod Thorn announced Sunday.

Nets assistant coach Tom Barrise will assume the head coaching responsibilities for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

A permanent replacement for Coach Frank has not been determined.

"I want to thank Lawrence for his more than a decade of service to the Nets, first as an assistant coach and then as the head coach for the past six and a half seasons. Lawrence always approached every day with a passion for his craft that was infectious, and his dedication to the game as well as his work ethic are to be both admired and appreciated. I wish he and his family only the best of good fortune in the future," the team said in a statement.

Frank compiled a career coaching record of 225-241, and led the team to the postseason in four consecutive years (2004-2007) with a playoff record of 18-20.

Frank leaves the Nets as the franchise's all-time NBA leader in coaching victories with 225.

Via Press Release

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