While the Nets will likely elect to pursue big names such as top targets Phil Jackson, Jeff Van Gundy and Stan Van Gundy in the offseason, one league source familiar with the team’s thinking told ESPNNewYork.com that team management has been impressed with the connection (P.J.) Carlesimo has made with his players, and the coach will “almost certainly” make it to the end of the season.

“P.J.’s done a very good job, and this team has already been through a lot of change,” the source said. “It’s like switching offensive coordinators all the time on a quarterback. There’s only so many times you can do it.”

via Mike Mazzeo of ESPN New York