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| Down Year | |
This team is gonna struggle all season and thats with Devin Harris healthy, with him banged up….. its really ugly. Countdown to July 1st is well underway but unlike the Knicks, the nets do have a few pieces in Devin Harris and Brook Lopez that could help them lure a big time free agent. Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
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| New Jersey Nets Season Preview | |
New Jersey Nets – The Nets are looking toward the future after trading Vince Carter in the offseason. The Nets strength is still on the perimeter, Devin Harris is one of the games quickest guards. Terrence Williams, the nets first round pick will be ready to contribute right away tho his offensive game still needs some polish. Brook Lopez did much better then expected in his rookie season and will need to improve upon as hes the nets only low post presence. Yi Jianlian has clearly not lived up to expections and this will be a make or break season for him. Second-year guard Courtney Lee played well for the magic in their run to the finals but will need to step up to his bigger role with the nets this season and i expect him to be one of the nbas most improved players this season. Key Additions: Courtney Lee, Terrence Williams, Rafer Alston and Tony Battie Key Subtractions: Vince Carter and Ryan Anderson Projected Starting Lineup: Devin Harris/ Courtney Lee/ Bobby Simmons/ Yi Jianlian/ Brook Lopez Key Reserves: Terrence Williams, Rafer Alston, Keyon Dooling, Josh Boone, Chris Douglas-Roberts -Bennice Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
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| Nets Officially Enter Rebuilding Mode | |
This off-season, the New Jersey Nets officially have fully committed to rebuilding this franchise. It all became official when they decided to trade Vince Carter to the Orlando Magic for cap relief in the up coming off-season. Now Devin Harris has rookie Terrence Williams to throw lobs to, but Vincanity is no longer an option in Jersey. General Manager Rob Thorn has already came on claiming that next off-season that the Nets will have cap room to offer two maximum contracts, so we all know where the Nets focus is, but how will they fair the season? The off-season isn’t over yet, but the Nets are probably looking at a season filled with growing pains as they try and wait it out and hope to make a big splash next season. In other Nets news, their new arena in Brooklyn, New York is on shaky ground according to a report of the New York Daily News. The plan is to break ground by 2012 (about 2 1/2 years away). Development is expected to take more time, cost more money and will differ from the original plan that was created when the idea of moving to Brooklyn first came about. It’s bound to happen (the move), but it’s so long away that the Nets promising players they’ll be in New York soon might not be in their arsenal come time to sit down and talk to free agents. Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
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| What’s Next for Nets? | |
They traded Richard Jefferson last season, Jason Kidd two seasons ago, but haven’t decided to pull the trigger on a deal for Vince Carter and one has to wonder whether or not the Nets are willing to fully commit to rebuilding and if the answer is no, what do they do next? Yi Jianlian is supposedly on the trading block and to be honest, the Nets roster isn’t overly talented outside of Harris, Lopez, and Carter and with the 11th overall pick in their hands. One thing is for certain, New Jersey should be looking to draft the best available player, regardless of the position, unless of course it’s point guard or center. A guy like Jrue Holiday or Gerald Henderson could be a value asset to this Nets organization. Holiday is someone who’s going to have to develop and come into his own as his pro-career progresses, but he has loads of potential and could be key, even in a bench role as a rookie for the Nets. No matter what the plan is or who the selection is, it has to count. The Nets found themselves right into the thick of things as the regular season drew closer and closer to an end and if they want to get over the hump, they’ll need someone who can contribute right away. Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
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| Nets Discount Tickets | |
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| 2008 NBA Draft Grades: New Jersey Nets | |
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New Jersey was one of the real winners on 2008 draft day, as they came away with a pair of big steals and set themselves up nicely from a financial point of view via trade. The first steal New Jersey picked up was Stanford center Brook Lopez, who after being touted as a likely top five pick for the bulk of the draft process, fell all the way down to 10. At that point, it was a virtual no-brainer for the Nets (and Charlotte, but we won’t go there). Lopez fell right into their lap. He gives the Nets the post presence that they’ve been seeking for years, and his upside is up there with any other big in this draft class. The other big steal New Jersey came away with was swingman Chris Douglas- Roberts of Memphis, who was expected to be a late-first round pick but winded up slipping to 40. For a team that just got rid of Richard Jefferson and has no set starter alongside Vince Carter on the wing, Douglas-Roberts has a real shot to get some playing time right away. Down the line, who knows? He may even develop into a formidable starter if he plays his cards right. Regardless, his slashing ability and perimeter defense will benefit New Jersey right from the get-go. My only legitimate concern regarding New Jerseys moves and additions is this: are they too soft? Yi Jianlian certainly has upside, but does he possess the toughness to be good? Ryan Anderson can play the game, but is he another 6’10’’ player who refuses to use his size to his advantage, and settle for jump shots? Thank god for Brook Lopez, who plays with great intensity, because New Jersey looks as though they are softening up on the whole. Nevertheless, a great draft day for them. No doubt about it. Grade: A- Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
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| Nets Give Gallinari A Promise? | |
Just before Monday’s Early Entry Withdrawal Deadline, reports suggested that Italian forward Danilo Gallinari had the intent of pulling his name out of the draft if he did not receive a guarantee in the top 10. The deadline has passed, Gallinari kept his name in the draft pool, and rumor has it that the New Jersey Nets are the team that offered the insurance.
With trade rumors swirling around swingmen Vince Carter and/or Richard Jefferson, the pieces of this puzzle could very well gel together. The truth will be told in just nine days. . Posted By: Dustin Chapman Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
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| Nets Pre-Draft Workout Schedule | |
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PG – Derrick Low (Washington State) PF – Darrell Arthur (Kansas) PF – D.J. White (Indiana) SG/SF – Gary Forbes (Massachusetts) SG – Wayne Ellington (North Carolina)June 5 C/PF – Robin Lopez (Stanford) C – JaVale McGee (Nevada) SG/SF – Sonny Weems (Arkansas) SG – Marcelus Kemp (Nevada)June 6 PF/C – Joey Dorsey (Memphis) PF – Marreese Speights (Florida) SG/SF – Chase Budinger (Arizona) SG/SF – Brandon Rush (Kansas) PG – Jeremy Pargo (Gonzaga) PG/SG – Lester Hudson (Tennessee Martin) June 7 June 11 June 12 June 16 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
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| Nets Active In Trade Market | |
Dave D’Allesandro of The Newark-Star Ledger reports that Nets President Rod Thorn has been relatively active regarding trade talks around the NBA, and although he expects to use the #10 overall pick in this year’s draft, is not opposed to dealing it (or the #21 overall pick) if the right deal comes about.
Nets forward Richard Jefferson, who’s name has swirled multiple trade rumors, would rather stay in New Jersey than go elsewhere.
Over the past two years, Nets fans have had every right to feel apathetically about this team and its direction. This summer, however, it looks as though the tables are finally beginning to turn. Stay tuned, Nets fans, this offseason is going to be a roller coaster. . Posted By: Dustin Chapman Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
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