Rod Thorn didn't sound that optimistic about much Wednesday, other than the likelihood Yi Jianlian will return Tuesday. He thinks the Nets' playoff situation is "tenuous" and doesn't seem to hold out too much hope for a trade, saying only "We'll follow up on some conversations that have already transpired". He did hint (again) that the Nets' interest in Amar'e Stoudemire isn't even tenative.

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