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Would the Nets Be Interested in Gay?
While much has been made of the unrestricted free agent bonanza awaiting next summer, little has been written about the restricted free agents who may be available, starting with Rudy Gay. With Gay being low-balled by the Grizzlies, some like Alex Raskin of...
Yi to Face (Slightly) Tougher Talent This Week in FIBA Asia
After two blowouts and a convincing win, Team China faces tougher opposition this week. After the UAE Monday, Yi Jianlian et al will go up against Cup contender Lebanon, which features two former NBA big men, 6'10" Jackson Vroman and 6'10" Matt Freije. Later...
Rev Up the Moving Vans...but Not for the Nets
Things may be unsettled for the Nets...with lawsuits, losses as high as $30 million and an owner looking to sell all or part of the team. But Alex Raskin writes in HoopsWorld that the Nets aren't likely to move...at least beyond Brooklyn. He looks at all the...
Grading the Dumps -- Nets Do Better than Most
In the NBA, a salary dump is when a star is traded for the league equivalent of loose change: cap space denominated in expiring contracts, draft picks, young player(s) and/or cash. A lot of stars got traded: Carter, Jefferson, O'Neal, Okafor, Chandler,...
"Some" Interest in Warrick, "Sincere" Interest in Davis
Fred Kerber reports that soon after Memphis pulled its qualifying offer for Hakim Warrick, making him an unrestricted free agent, the Nets were among the first to call, with Rod Thorn admitting having "some" interest. Meanwhile, Glen "Big Baby" Davis' agent...
Nets Deny Offering Harris for 2nd Pick...Carter for Wallace Is Unlikely
Nets officials denied a report they've offered Devin Harris to the Grizzlies for the #2 pick. "No way," one source told the Post. "Absolutely nothing to that," said another. "Just not true," said a third. Acquiring the second pick would've given the Nets a...
Nets Stay at #11 but Thorn Confident Nets Will Get a "Good Player"
The Nets didn't move up in the lottery and will pick at #11 in the Draft. Winning the lottery--and the right to pick Blake Griffin of Oklahoma--was the Clippers. The Grizzlies will pick second and the Thunder third. Rod Thorn said he's confident the Nets will pick a "good player" and Kiki...
Is the 2010 Free Agent Market a Mirage?
The NBA is warning teams that the salary cap is going to crater in 2010-11 as the economy worsens. What does that mean for the 2010 free agent market? Nothing good. Teams will have less cap room than anticipated and free agents won't get what they want. ...
How Desperate the Nets?
In almost every story about Vince Carter trade scenarios, there's always a reference to how the Nets are "hemorrhaging" money, with "mounting losses", etc. What isn't reported is this: the Nets already have the third lowest payroll in the NBA, way below the...
Late Effort Ends Losing Streak(s)
A solid all-around performance in the fourth quarter permitted the Nets to end their dual losing streaks, five games overall and six games on the road, against the Grizzlies Saturday. New Jersey outscored Memphis 27-18 in the fourth, with Jarvis Hayes...
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