Nets Send Yi and $3 million To Wizards in Cap Savings Move
by Net Income on Jun 29, 2010 3:17 PM EDT
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The Nets have traded Yi Jianlian to the Wizards in a cap savings move that will free up nearly $3 million in cap space. The move will give them a bit less than $30 million in space and put them back in second place among teams seeking top free agents behind the Knicks. The Nets need $33 million to sign two max free agents.
In the deal, the Nets send Yi and $3 million of Mikhail Prokhorov's cash to the Wizards and receive journeyman small forward Quinton Ross in return. Ross will be paid $1.14 million, $2.91 million less than Yi's $4.05 million.
Ross, a 6'6" swingman out of SMU, has played for the Clippers, Grizzlies, Mavericks and Wizards. A defensive specialist, the 29-year-old averaged 1.8 points and 0.9 rebounds in 11 minutes a game last season. For his career, he is averaging 4.3 points and 2.2 rebounds in 19 minutes a game.
Yi now moves to his third team, after disappointing turns in Milwaukee and New Jersey. Oft-injured--he's missed 67 games in three seasons, Yi seemed to be making progress at various points during his time with the Nets but never showed enough consistency. The Nets play two games in China this fall, games originally scheduled because of Yi's popularity.
- Yi On The Move Al Iannazzone - In the 'Zzone
- Nets to trade Yi Jianlian to Wizards - Dave D'Alessandro - Nets Blast
- Nets trade Yi to Wizards - Adrian Wojnarowski - Yahoo! Sports
- Source: Nets to trade Yi to Wizards - Chad Ford - ESPN
- Nets send Yi to D.C.; now $30 million under cap - Fred Kerber - New York Post Nets Blog
- Nets looking to trade Yi Jianlian to Wizards - Julian Garcia - The InterNets
- Nets trade Yi to Wizards, clear cash - Brian Mahoney - AP
- Wizards set to acquire Yi Jianlian from New Jersey - Michael Lee - Washington Post
- Wizards raiding LeBron James's suitors - Michael Lee - Washington Post
- Nets Deal Yi Jianlian to Wizards, Declare War on Bulls - Tom Ziller - FanHouse
- NETS: Nets Acquire Quinton Ross from Washington for Yi Jianlian - New Jersey Nets
- Transaction Analysis: Nets Dump Yi - Kevin Pelton - Basketball Prospectus
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Wizards traded Heyward already. They did get Hamady N’Diaye in the 2nd round via a trade. Didn’t even realize they were getting Seraphin from that Hinrich deal, if we can grab him that would be incredible. That kid has high upside. I have difficulty believing the Wizards would be that dumb. It’s probably N’Diaye, future pick, or Ross
My Understanding is...
that the WIZ LOVE Seraphin, and asked the BULLS rto draft him as part of the deal with them, so, probably won’t be the player that comes here… NONETHELESS, clearly the whole Proky?China thing was blown way out of preportion, if he is allowing this deal to happen…
by NJtoLA_NETS FAN on Jun 29, 2010 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
dingelberry....a very under used insult....
by Jay-dub on Jun 29, 2010 1:23 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
What!
“Oh no, it’s OK… I’m bringing it back!” LOL
by NotSoSilentBob on Jun 29, 2010 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
They have trevor booker too who they got in a trade
by muwu on Jun 29, 2010 12:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I like Booker
but they drafted him way earlier than projected, so they probably love him.
by calling all toasters on Jun 29, 2010 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah i think he has potential as a jason maxiell type guy, undersized pf with energy
by muwu on Jun 29, 2010 1:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
BOOKER FOR MAYOR OF NEWARK
O wait, hes already the Mayor…dam im excited for this week.
PLEASE Booker.
A beast.
"...where they don't play with a shot clock." - C. Sager
by kv on Jun 29, 2010 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zabvBZv19fU
"...where they don't play with a shot clock." - C. Sager
by kv on Jun 29, 2010 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Good News
I hope this is true. We need the abilyt to offer a two max player option to the free agensts.
Ravi
are you a disappointed former Wizards fan? :)
by calling all toasters on Jun 29, 2010 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
PLEASE MAKE THIS HAPPEN +++
I promise I’ll be a goodboy….
by kuljo on Jun 29, 2010 12:46 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
Kiki is depressed right now
But good for our salary cap…I had an inkling Thorn would do something this week. I’m sure he’s looking to Dump The Hump!!!!
no he won't
he’s apply on the wizards front office as we speak
Next Hump
Please move Hump too and we’ll have enough cap space to sign two players.
If we can move Hump…..we have a significant advantage over the Bulls. Means we can offer up two full max deals starting at 16.5 million. Bulls can only offer deals starting at about 15 million. Over the course of the contract, with the why these salaries escalate year to year, its a big difference in total money. Of course, Bulls can still trade away Deng, but no way they want to do that.
by Chris2 on Jun 29, 2010 12:51 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
They want to trade Deng, nobody is willing to take his ugly ass contract
by J-Kay on Jun 29, 2010 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
sucks to be them
losers
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree
And also… I know everyone is caught up in the Derrick Rose hype, but who are their bigs? Noah, Johnson, Gibson? Big men win championships, just look at the championship teams, I guarantee you that every one of those teams had one or two dominant bigs. Lebron knows this. Noah is a great player, but is hardly dominant. With Lopez and Favors, that alone could be the best front-court in the NBA in the future. If Nets are able to get room for two max, and we add Bosh, wow. What team would matchup with Bosh, Lopez, Favors?
~AC24
by AC24 on Jun 29, 2010 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
No one would have to match up with that.
Because Bosh and Favors are both 4s, and neither seems capable of playing 3. Under your scenario, the starting frontcourt is Lopez, Bosh, LBJ. I kinda like that better.
The issue down the road, though, is whether you could trade Bosh’s contract in 2 years or so if Favors develops the way NJ hopes he may.
by madisonmetsfan on Jun 29, 2010 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Yea I'm sorry if I was confusing
This was assuming we got LBJ. It would be James/Bosh/Lopez with Favors backing up the 4 and 5.
~AC24
I am on the fence about this especially if they dont move Hump.
I like Yi as a player. He just needed a better coach.
That said I hope this definitely means Favors and D. James arent getting traded.
Yi has been awful for all but like 6 games in his Nets career
by J-Kay on Jun 29, 2010 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
yeah. I think Favors James, Lopez, Harris, TWill, and Courtney will all be back next year for sure. the rest area ll questionable and i am happy about that
by i says on Jun 29, 2010 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
We need to clear room
Yi is a nice kid, but we have to make some moves here. We have the best talent base out of any team trying their hand at Lebron so we have to do what we have to do
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Disagree that the Nets have the most talent of the teams trying to court LeBron...
But, agree that the Nets have to continue to make moves so that they can sign two max-FAs, if Thorn is able to pull it off I think the Nets become the favorite to land LeBron.
But... Yi is the next Dirk!
How can we dump potential like that?!?!?!
by JohnFromLongIsland on Jun 29, 2010 12:53 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 2 recs
hmm
second behind the knicks?
what happened to miami…
Toney does what the douglas do. And no one can do what he does b/c doing it without being Toney Douglas just doesnt make it do what it do
i guess no one has caught on to this
and the fact taht it will take another salary cap move to open up space for two max type players
Toney does what the douglas do. And no one can do what he does b/c doing it without being Toney Douglas just doesnt make it do what it do
by semsemma on Jun 29, 2010 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
We have. But it puts us in position to sign 2 players
1 starting at 16.5 million , the other at 13.5
Miami only has $30 mill as well.
If they want LeBron, Bosh, and Wade …. LeBron and Bosh would have to take slighly lower salaries. That is, unless Beasley gets traded.
Salary Cap Question
I confess I have no clue about cap stuff … If we have $30m in available salary to spend on players and we divide that in half (more or less) in two max deals then how do we go about paying salaries to fill out our roster (ie, two max and 7 or so other players). Is that basically 3-4 players paid for from mid-level exception?
No mid-level
Teams under the cap do not have a mid-level exception. We fill out the roster with minimum salary players … you can have as many of these as needed even if you are over the cap.
good move
Ross is supposed to be a good defender. If he can hit some shots it will be a plus
Can’t have enough defense on the roster. We have really reshaped ourselves. I am STOKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO NETS!!!!
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
ugh why Ross instead of a non guaranteed 2nd rounder. I don’t mind Ross, but its an extra million bucks we could save it its a 2nd rounder instead…
by Chris2 on Jun 29, 2010 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
yeah i don't understand at all
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
Who says LeBron is gonna sign a max deal?
He said in the Larry King interview that money isn’t an issue. I think he will take a small paycut if it means winning a championship
But on Topic:
I kinda wanted to keep Yi but it didn’t really matter to me. This guy is a great Long range and Lebron would be able to dish it out to him for 3 if he gets in trouble
Just a PR "humility" move.
He will demand, and get, a max deal. If anyone in the league is worth it, it’s him. But who says Bosh deserves to be paid the same? If this is a package deal, he’s the one who should say, “I’ll take a little less to play with LBJ.”
by madisonmetsfan on Jun 29, 2010 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Money is ALWAYS an issue
Otherwise, he’d do the smart thing and dign for the minimum. But they want championships AND money, not one or the other
by muwu on Jun 29, 2010 1:26 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
it's not as big an issue as winning a championship
Like I said, I wouldn’t be surprised if LeBron takes a small paycut if it means winning
Screwed?
I have little faith that Yi will ever become a dominant PF in this league, but if we move him, then we damn well better sign a top flight PF FA, because Favors is no where near ready to contribute more than a few minutes a game. With our luck, Yi turns out to be another Stephan Jackson and blooms after we move him. I just have a sinking feeling that either way, we are screwed. Bosh and Lebron are going to sign to play with DWADE in Miami and Riley comes back to coach them to the Finals this coming season. Really.
Paul from Delray Beach
Favors would probably start over Yi right now. Who knows
either way, we are looking good Paul!!!!! whooooooo
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
captain jax has “moxie.” yi has height and a now-you-see-me-now-you-don’t jumpshot. he is what we think he is.
Yi plays well against chairs
it’s pretty sick to watch…unstoppable
by mills16 on Jun 29, 2010 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
and he's absolutely fearless...
….in the face of broomsticks being held up in his face by assistants
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Yi=Jax?
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA – whew!
Good one.
not "that" Jersey Shore...Point Pleasant, 10 refreshing miles north of Seaside.
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jun 29, 2010 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions
We'd better win then if we're going for 2 max contracts. We're gonna be totally buried in the tax at the 2011-2012 season
We have to give brook an 8 figure extension, 10 something million a year. Lee’s gonna be up for one next year as well. Then the year after that TWill. Proky’s rich but even he can’t pay 100 million a year in luxury tax every year
by muwu on Jun 29, 2010 1:01 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
He already said he won't be spending money just to spend it, the guy didn't get rich by having ventures that lose money
Unless we get a marketing god like lebron, it’s gonna be hard to cover all those costs
by muwu on Jun 29, 2010 1:10 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
how am i getting ahead of myself
im not trying to be mean but when the bulls go rid of hinrich to get to 30 million in cap everyone started saying hes going to Chi DONE DEAL but now that we got rid of Yi to get to 30-31 in cap space i cant say the same thing?
by Wall2KingJames on Jun 29, 2010 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
You are getting ahead of yourself b/c it doesn't guarentee anything.
It’s a good start but nothing is written in stone.
I understand we should not go overboard and wait until its written on that stone
but the thing is this
IF thorn knew We had no chance at getting Lebron and Another Guy Amare/Bosh/Dirk why would he trade Yi to get more cap space, he could have just kept Yi and Sign Lebron and get and use the rest of the cap space for like Scola or Lee
Just think about it
And like i said before all the dots go together with Lebron and the Nets
or should i say if he didnt think were getting Lebron why just Keep Yi and just go after Gay because Gay isnt a Max guy
by Wall2KingJames on Jun 29, 2010 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Listen im Different then everyone else im assuming most of you guys dont want to get your hopes HIGH but im not like that
i like having my Hopes very HIGH just like john wall i had my hopes so high it was unbelieveable and my hopes are VERY HIGH on getting Lebron and Amare and i GUARENTEEE were getting both of them and if we dont im stupid person for my HIGH HOPES
by Wall2KingJames on Jun 29, 2010 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Your dream is my nightmare.
Lebron saying he is a Net is a bright light in the dream. then Amare anouncing he is a Net too. The ROOM DARKENS FAST!!!!!!!
LBJ & Bosh!
not "that" Jersey Shore...Point Pleasant, 10 refreshing miles north of Seaside.
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jun 29, 2010 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions
We Hardly Knew Yi!!!
What happened to the whole “Global Team” thing?
We Hardly Knew Yi!!!
Hollah!!!!
HOLLAH!!!!!!!
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Wizards are taking
everybody’s unwanted assets. Not bad for them to get money and better player than the one they trade. They are building through youth. Washington Capitals did it and now Ted Leonsis owns the Wizards too and he would follow the same model. They got lucky with Alex Ovechkin in NHL and got lucky again with Wall in NBA.
Dont forget about Strasburg!
The whole WashingtonDC area gets to see some young guns really dominate.
True. Yi at least expires after another season.
Cap room for the Wiz. Now if they could only find someone to take Arenas off their hands…
by madisonmetsfan on Jun 29, 2010 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah but they're building through crappy youth
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
YESSS
Dear god let this happen.
If we somehow even get a pick out of this well than that would be just amazing!
Even without it, this is fantastic news.
And YI would start in that Wizards front court as well.
They have no one else besides Blatche who is not a favorite of Saunders.
Yeah Blatche has better skills but he would probably be placed back into that sixth man role.
You know last time Blatche and Yi went 1-on-1...
Blatche dropped like 35+…
Yi going to the Wizards
guarantees Favors at least one 25-point game this year.
by calling all toasters on Jun 29, 2010 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Lol if our first game is against the wizards..
Favors will wow reporters. Favors will drop 30 points, grab 20 rebounds, block 10 shots, get 10 steals, and shoot 100%
~AC24
We need some players to fill out the roster and besides we need his defense.
I say keep him. He could be useful!
by jasperjarrod on Jun 29, 2010 4:40 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
It's just like Christmas these days!!!
Bye Bye Yi- don’t let the door hit you in the ass on the way out. Maybe he can find Kiki a job too!
As much as i like the cap space, i don't like being the team that gets taken advantage of in terms of other teams being able to get something for nothing because we're trying to clear cap space
Ideally i’d like it to be the other way around
by muwu on Jun 29, 2010 1:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
how is this getting taken advantage of
moving Yi plus a future first would be getting taken advantage of. Moving Yi and getting picks back is lulzy.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
Still, it's the general principle of getting something for nothing
by muwu on Jun 29, 2010 1:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
we got ross back
I don’t see how Yi is something and Ross is nothing. Yi is virtually nothing but an expiring contract at this point.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
So because we taking on ross at 1million is that why the cap space wont go to 31 million
and another question is ross contract a team option or can they waive him and the cap goes 31million
Yi will be easy to dump...
Sounds like we will clear for two max contracts AND keep Favors.
Things keep getting better.
2 max contracts plus Harris, TWil, Lee, Favors, Brook and James.
Chicago does not have a better core than this.
I mean Hump will be easy to move...
We can pay $3M of his salary!
I agree
Like I said before, LBJ knows dominant big men win championships. Lopez,Favors,Bosh>>>>>Noah,Gibson,Johnson,Bosh
~AC24
From now until the end of July, lets all whole heartedly agree Derrick Favors is the second coming of Dwight Howard.
I whole heartedly agree as well.
With Avery and Mitchell, it’s going to be hard for Favors NOT to be great. (Knocks on wood)
~AC24
Hahahaha and I KNEW this would happen: when the Bucks were scheduled to play preseason games in china, presumably because they had Yi, they traded him before the preseason… Now we’re doing the same to China… They’ll never get to see their boy embarrass himself on an NBA court in person!
by JohnFromLongIsland on Jun 29, 2010 1:09 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
ROSS
is a very nice player at his salary, he plays TOUGH D, and has a decent shot from the outside. I have lived in LA now for 12 years, but have been a season ticketholder with the NETS for almost 18 and I really liked ROSS’ game when he was with the clips…
by NJtoLA_NETS FAN on Jun 29, 2010 1:11 PM EDT reply actions
Thorn does it again
Maybe he can trade Hump for a #1 pick!
Do you use your seats?
not "that" Jersey Shore...Point Pleasant, 10 refreshing miles north of Seaside.
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jun 29, 2010 1:13 PM EDT reply actions
^ Ross
not "that" Jersey Shore...Point Pleasant, 10 refreshing miles north of Seaside.
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jun 29, 2010 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I do...
I fly back for long stretches of home games and when not in town, I got my old school Italian father to get into basketball, and its his escape from my Mom… HAHA!
by NJtoLA_NETS FAN on Jun 29, 2010 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Woj says it's done.
Underrated story here, our last 3 player acquisitions (favors, james, ross) all play terrific defense. Exactly what we beed
by muwu on Jun 29, 2010 1:17 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
yeah, but who covers Durantula?
now that we have 3 defensive studs at the 3?
by calling all toasters on Jun 29, 2010 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions
OK, make that FOUR defensive studs at the 3….
by calling all toasters on Jun 29, 2010 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Hump plus $3 million for a swap of #2 picks...
Get it done Rod.
Thorn is kicking BUTT
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
The old man is definitely growing on me.
by calling all toasters on Jun 29, 2010 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
he's not done yet
GET EM ROD!!!
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow...
Imagine if we get Presti!
Presti, Avery, Mitchell, Proky and Jay-Z.
Sounds like the best management in the NBA be a long shot.
if we get one of the picks I'll throw confetti
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
the players they drafted
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
i want thew future pick...
or Seraphim.
by Whoop Dee Damn Doo on Jun 29, 2010 1:19 PM EDT reply actions
LOL
Getting greedy?
I can’t wait to see what we get for Hump.
Funny how Knicks need to trade 2 #1 picks and Hill to clear cap space and we get a nice asset in Ross.
Rod is G-d!
LOL
“Run” sorry man… I think all those moves are getting me giddy. :)
QRoss is a SG/SF defender. Maybe a bigger, more athletic THassell. Even though I trust Hassell with a jumper more than this guy.
by Whoop Dee Damn Doo on Jun 29, 2010 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
There is a God!
Bye-Bye Mr. Soft-Yi
Wizards owe us for getting Wall!
Yi is soft enough to play for Saunders. Yormack is crying in the corner. Thorn, keep it up.
by oman8 on Jun 29, 2010 1:20 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I’d like to have some of what you are sniffing. Saunders coached Ben Wallace for a season and before that Kevin Garnett.
by diehardNFFLbarnone on Jul 4, 2010 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I like Ross
but I don’t really get why we’d take him over picks?
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
The Wizards need cap space to give a max contract to Haslem?
by calling all toasters on Jun 29, 2010 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I dunno....
…I’m not mad about this. We haven’t played defense in about 5 years, so the fact that we now have a roster with guys that can defend or have the potential too is a breath of fresh air
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/r/rossqu01.html
Ross is about a 33% 3PT shooter on his career. That can be servicable in spot minutes.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I just figure the point of getting rid of Yi is to clear cap space
this clears less than an guaranteed pick. Plus Ross comes into a logjam in the back court.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
Most importantly...
Dump Hump puts us over $33M. Trading Hump would be easy as we can pay all but $200,000 of his salary.
Well, we did clear space
Just not as much as we could have. Ross can be servicable, plus we always need someone to keep the bench seats warm and hand Lebron his cup of gatorade
Honestly, we found someone stupid enough to take Yi off of our hands. That in itself is a cause for celebration
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Maybe Washington demanded we take Ross. I’d rather have the unguaranteed second rounder. Hey, if we are able to dump the Hump, its all moot anyway. C’mon Rod, get rid of one more contract then blow the doors off on Thursday with max deals for Lebron and Bosh in tow.
the least that we can do is take Ross
I mean, Washington really looked us out here. I guess this is divine karma or something for us getting screwed out of the first pick
Maybe they can dump Arenas on the Knicks, in return for their good deed!!!
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
No one except Kiki is mad about this...
I guess winning basketball has become #1 priority.
Great to see in Dave D’s article we are not looking at the Raptors asst GM.
CBS says we are going after Presti. That would seal the deal…game, set and match.
Knicks are going to be #2 in NYC by the end of July.
Presti would be amazing.
If we get Presti, Musselman, and ship Hump away, I don’t see how we wouldn’t be favoritres for any FA…
~AC24
Maybe...
Presti can take HUMP before he leaves… HAHAHA!!
by NJtoLA_NETS FAN on Jun 29, 2010 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
i don't even know what I'd do if we got Presti
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
they have plenty picks coming to them
in the next 3 years it’s 10 picks I believe. This team’s young as it is they could use some veterans.
Ross is a good defender and a veteran. ++
yeah but now we still need to clear more cap room
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
yES!
GOODBYE Yi!!! don’t forget to butter your fingers on your way out like you do before every game…
by NJQuestCat on Jun 29, 2010 1:25 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
You guys hear that?
That’s the sound of nervous sweat trickling down the brow of the Chicago faithful
One more move to go.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
Trading Yi is a game changer.
Chicago – Rose, Noah, Deng, Johnson —> Chicago (Jerry R – Kerr)
Nets – Harris, Lopez, TWil, Lee, Favors, James —> Brooklyn (Proky and Jay-Z / Thorn and Presti)
Game, set and match!
IRONIC...
Ernie Grunfeld has now helped two teams, NETS and BULLS get closer to two MAX player cap space… You think he’s trying to stick it to Dolan??? Hmmmm….
You have to see the irony in this!! I LOVE IT!!
by NJtoLA_NETS FAN on Jun 29, 2010 1:27 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
very ironic
The Knicks fans must hate Dolan now. The ONLY advantage the Knicks had was cap space, now the Bulls and Nets are on the same boat! LOL!
I meant Grunfeld!… Ah they can hate Dolan as well!!!
by nazem275 on Jun 29, 2010 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Knicks gave Houston...
Hill and 2 #2 picks to take Jeffries.
Friggin sad.
this is giving something for nothing
not giving Yi for Ross. The knicks are hilarious.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
Free Agent Predictions....
Most realistic….We sign David Lee, and Rudy Gay. DLEE plays PF and BU C. Gay plays SF. We then pick up Dooling at a reduced rate to BU Devin. We then sign a couple of 3-4 million guys, and then some stiffs to fill out the 15 man roster. AND I’d like to see Proky bring in some International guy to replace retiring Thorn. I also wish that Mark Jackson would take a seat on our bench as an assistant. Although I love him on TV, he is head coaching material, but he needs to spend three years under a good coach.
Paul from Delray Beach
We can now sign two max contracts...
Most likely is no longer Gay and Lee.
we're almost there
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
From chad ford
LeBron & others projected to earn $16.6 in 1st year salary. So team needs $33.14 million to sign 2. Nets & Bulls close, but not there yet
by muwu on Jun 29, 2010 1:44 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
damn...
…..Lebron should take a small paycut. We have a frickin squad ready for him
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
who we gonna pick up for outside shooting in FA?
if we happen to land LBJ and Bosh, who would we get to spread the floor? Is it possible we could get Dooling back?
We need a clutch 3pt shooter bad. I mean Derrick Fischer type clutch. If we landed LBJ and Bosh, we would still need a player who can be deferred to as a reliable option to take the last shot.
Would/ could we go after Dooling or Hayes again? How about Roger Mason (could he be had after signing 2 max?)
if we land Bron and Bosh
….we’re probably getting shooters for pennies on the dollar at that point, because we’ll be the hottest ticket on the east coast
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
aim higher
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
RJ is washed up. He is set to steal 15 million dollars from San Antonio....
and we have cap space and we got a defensive roleplayer.
Best. Trade. Ever.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Avery probably looks at Ross like he looked at Adrian Giffin back in the day. Just don’t give Ross playing time over TWill or James lite.
Quinton Ross
This guy is making the least amount of money on the Wizards.. thats why the Nets got him, not because of his defensive “skills”.
I think we came out on top
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
This move gives us some flexiblity
But even still. I think it’s crazy that we and other teams are doing in hopes trying to land Lebron.
look at what every other team has left on their roster...
….and then look at ours.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
this
if we can’t land Lebron we’ll be fine.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
i'm starting to slowly sip on the kool aid, gina
the audacity of hope
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Mr. $ Bill
You have to at least understand that by “fine” Gina means that the Nets will have 25 wins next season and will draft the next Luol Deng, Harrison Barnes #1.
"...where they don't play with a shot clock." - C. Sager
by kv on Jun 29, 2010 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I know
but i meant i’m starting to slowly sip the kool aid because maybe, just maybe, Prokhy, Rod, and Jay can pull this off.
I’m fine either way.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
no we'll draft tracy mcgrady
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
i agree...i really think our core is gettin nicer and nicer.
the right attitudes and mentalities are on this team….they’re really establishing a good culture with the players they have right now.
Wall may smack Yi before the year is out
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Was the air ball between Yi’s hands?
by calling all toasters on Jun 29, 2010 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Wall
His agent is probably psyched. Wall’s jersey sales in China will soar.
But Yi instead of shooting, brings the ball down...
…and it’s slapped away by a little girl in the first row.
not "that" Jersey Shore...Point Pleasant, 10 refreshing miles north of Seaside.
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jun 29, 2010 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Chairs and brooms in Nets practice facility can rest easy now
Yi is gone!
But seriously, am I the only one feeling a bit sad Yi’s gone. Who are we gonna bash relentlessly now?
by 3ptChucker on Jun 29, 2010 1:35 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Don't worry...
My Humps is still here and I guarantee you that he still hasn’t learned the difference between a good and bad shot attempt…
At this point
I’d even give the team who takes Hump off of our hands our 2011 1st rd pick
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
If this is true...
1. It explains why the Nets didn’t make a push to get additional picks in the draft
2. Let’s all take a moment to laugh at the Knicks (again)
I mean WOW if the Nets aren’t the ones giving up picks to get someone to take Yi… Don’t get me wrong I was willing to give the guy one last season to prove himself but still…
BRAVO
I wish him the best but glad to see him move on.
Well, you have to spend money to, erm, spend money.
by calling all toasters on Jun 29, 2010 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
don't spend it all at once...
…suckers
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Makes a lot more sense for the Wizards now. With us taking Ross’s 1M + giving them 3M, Yi’s is basically being paid nothing by Washington
by J-Kay on Jun 29, 2010 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I am beyond shocked by this.
For many reasons. Yi not being milked till he is dry. Some team actually wanting Yi. Us actually getting back a draft pick for Yi (i thought we’d have to be the ones giving up picks). Thorn actually doing something useful.
And what do the Wiz even want with the guy, be Blatches punching bag in practice?
Part of me kind of wishes we gave him another year and moved him to backup C, but a bigger part of me is happy as hell.
Happy?
What have you done with demens?
by calling all toasters on Jun 29, 2010 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey Demens...
This is all about Grunfeld sticking in to the KNICKS!! There is no other explanation, they don’t need Yi, he does nothing for that team, they have Blanhe at the starting 4… Grunfeld is truly enjoying this, and maybe, he feels bad that we didn’t get the # 1 pick and they did… HAHA!!
by NJtoLA_NETS FAN on Jun 29, 2010 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha, could be
Its not as if this hurts the Wiz, but it definitely doesnt help them much and it puts us on another level, really like the idea of him just doing it to F the Nix.
Grunfeld
has now heped us and the BULLS, so there is a pattern here… They KNICKS really screwed him over when Checketts was running the team.
by NJtoLA_NETS FAN on Jun 29, 2010 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
the wiz want to piss of John Wall
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
by Gina on Jun 29, 2010 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
In all seriousness, John Wall probably very disappointed Nets didnt win the lottery. He could be recruiting his buddy along with JayZ two days from now. Instead, he will be passing ball to Yi.
He already is pissed.
I saw a documentary, can’t find a link, and he said he wanted to go to NJ. (He actually said he had a feeling he was going to Jersey, but I’m pretty sure he wanted to come to.) They showed his face after Nets were picked third, and Wash got first pick, he looked like he wanted to kill something xD Then as soon as he saw cameras on him, he TRIED to smile, but it was a half smile, half scowl.
~AC24
Remember that
Yes I remember when they showed us Wall and his entourage, he was almost crying…:p
NJ or even Philly would be great for him, but the Wizards…
by Frenchie-Nets on Jun 29, 2010 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Not good for China-US relations
when Obama curses off Yi for every dropped ball or strip.
by 3ptChucker on Jun 29, 2010 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Don't forget the $2.8 mil TE we'll be getting
Could be used to get a decent bench player.
Trade Exception
This could prove invaluable if a sign-and-trade was done for any of the teams. Potentially Toronto? Sign-and-trade Chris Bosh for Courtney Lee + Trade Exception to get max for Bosh.
Good Point
Got a little too excited there. I don’t think Toronto would accept just a trade exception + cash to do a sign-and-trade.
no we need to keep Lee
we have literally no other shooters.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
for the vc trade
it expires soon, though I don’t know if it expires before or after this summer.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
yeah you're right
they were talking about a different exception
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
We will be trading Yi (4 million)
And getting Ross (1.2 million). So we should be getting a $2.8 million TE.
The Hump Dilemma
I am assuming that Yi is far more attractive to a team than Kris Humphries, expecially since both make about the same money (4.1 mil vs 3.2 mil). If it took taking back Quinton Ross to get the Yi deal done, it will be almost impossible to trade Humphries for nothing.
Throw in 3 mil cash and a future pick
If we have a 2nd max guy lined up (not named Gay, Lee, Boozer, or Johnson) than sign me up.
Hump is also serviceable, they would essentially pay him 200k for a season and get a 1st round pick. I think we can find a team that would do it. It would also give us a 2nd TE to build to our bench with.
Some hesitation
If I were the GM, I would need assurance from Lebron to do something like that. I do not want to go the Knicks route and trade picks just to get players off the books. I am pretty confident the Knicks will be shut out in free agency. Since they gave up so many draft picks, their future has been compromised significantly.
Yea, I said if we had a 2nd max guy lined up
Otherwise we can keep and use Humphries.
why would we give them Lee?
They have zero leverage here
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions
0 leverage?
I am sure other teams will be knocking on the door to get an S&T done with the Raptors. At that point, it comes down to where Bosh wants to play and what players are being returned in exchange.
it's about where Bosh wants to play first and foremost
and if he wants to come here because he’s sold on what we’re selling, then Toronto has no leverage. Period.
their fanbase would riot if they let him walk for nothing.
The Hump, and our 2011 first rd pick. Good night.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
and it's he's dumb enough to be willing to go somewhere over an incredibly
small amount of money, since the difference won’t actually be the 6th year, since he could just re up with us for the max, but the 10% vs 8% increases then he’s a moron and someone else can overcompensate them for him.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
Trade exception...
…. takes up cap space until the team renounces it.
In order to sign 2 max free agents, Nets will have to renounce the trade exception, and once renounced, it doesn’t come back.
could they trade it before tomorrow?
i heard tomorrow is the deadline to renounce trade exceptions….could we trade the trade exemption and Hump to someone before the deadline tomorrow?
by netskick0814 on Jun 29, 2010 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think you can trade
a player with a TE… They might be able to trade it for a draft pick, but I don’t even know if that is allowed.
by NJtoLA_NETS FAN on Jun 29, 2010 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
He seems to be a good defender
Someone we could use off the bench.
I bet yes— what can he do that TWill and DJames can’t?
by calling all toasters on Jun 29, 2010 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd keeping him around.
Let him fight for minutes with James. Who says James is any better. We have tons of roster space anyway, no point in waving him just yet. If James clearly beats him out for bench minutes and we need the roster spot, then wave him. For now, no harm in letting him stay.
we wouldn't get cap space for waiving him
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
best thing for China
don’t want a whole generation growing up trying to play like Yi
by calling all toasters on Jun 29, 2010 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
How so?
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Not reallly
They still have those dates there in China. All they have to do is use those games as a foundation to expose the team. I understand that half of the games were on television but i am sure something can be done.
I'm sure the Chinese would pack the house...
….if Lebron James is in the building
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
hope this not true
nets fans go to worldstarhiphop.com. there is audio of stephen a. smith saying that lebron,wade and bosh will play for miami next season hope this is not true…check it out…
by dagamewidattitude on Jun 29, 2010 1:44 PM EDT reply actions
stephen a smith is the source.
i think that speaks for itself.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
He probably heard it from his inside source, Iverson : )
"...where they don't play with a shot clock." - C. Sager
by kv on Jun 29, 2010 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
i hope your right
nba would be boring if this really happened
by dagamewidattitude on Jun 29, 2010 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
meh I don't think it would be the end of the world
i would be disappointed but we still have more than enough assets to keep rebuilding.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
He’s like a “corner guy” in the hood. A guy always talkin’ and talkin’ and everyone knows he knows nothing, but once in a while he might see something.
"...where they don't play with a shot clock." - C. Sager
by kv on Jun 29, 2010 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
he's the dude in the hood that needed to get slapped in the mouth
….but for some reason, hasn’t
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Same fellow.
"...where they don't play with a shot clock." - C. Sager
by kv on Jun 29, 2010 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
why didn't stephen a..
….or any of these hacks report how Jay Z was tampering last weekend in NYC with LBJ???
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
nets are getting downplayed...
because we got the best chance to land the top FAs
And Chris Broussard says its a lock that they're going to chi town
do the math here bro…these guys are making up stories and sources.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
and worldstarhiphop is not a good source..
…for basketball news videos
Now, if you wanna see videos of some booty shaking, or some grown men waving guns into a camera like they don’t have any sense…..
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Believe nothing
Yesterday it was Chicago’s a done deal
Today it’s all 3 are going to Miami
Tomorrow it will be Lebron to Brooklyn.
These guy near make up stuff.
Mikhail $$$$$$$ Prokhorov
by NetsMets4Life on Jun 29, 2010 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Nets now have the best group of players...
Proky, Jay-Z, Brooklyn and two max contracts.
Let’s see the expert analysis after today’s trade.
They'll ignore us
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
You know what would suck?
If we can’t get rid of hump and don’t get lebron because of it. Basically hump’s decision to opt in cost us lebron. That’ll be our equivalent to iverson not going to detroit because of matt geiger
by muwu on Jun 29, 2010 1:49 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
There is zero chance that we cannot get rid of Hump...
We could give Washington $3M and a #1 and #2 pick if need be.
a 1st rd pick and cash...
….says that we can do it, my good man
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Best cancel those games in China stat!
We DO NOT need to go to China- waste of time, money, and jet fuel.
Could be practicing.
You know who is clueless...
Mitch L at the News. He acts like an insider but he is always wrong about the Nets. Woj is so much better. Also, Kerber and even the ESPN guys.
i'm shocked that Nets hater Mitch L....
….didn’t report that Lebron and Jay Z had a meeting this weekend in NYC, which was tampering. Maybe because it would discount everything that he’s said about the Nets and their chances.
and I’m so tempted to replace the “M” in his first name with a “B”, but this is a family site
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Cant stand that bucky fool
Mikhail $$$$$$$ Prokhorov
by NetsMets4Life on Jun 29, 2010 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm sure there are plenty
…..too bad we’re just offering The Hump!
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
And this is why miami was so desperate to get rid of beasley
Miami has $43.7 million to sign free agents. Need $49.5 million to sign Wade, Bosh and & Bron to max. Losing Beasley ($4.9) gets them close
by muwu on Jun 29, 2010 1:52 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Thank god Yi isn't a drunkard, or a pot smoking headcase
makes it easier to do things.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Yi > Beaseley
At least in the minds of the Wizards apparently.
Im having a BIG feeling
That Humps is going to be Included in this Trade
i could be reading to much into it but Why would the bulls recieve only a 2nd rd pick for hinrich and 17th and we are getting Ross and a Draft pick
i could be going overboard but this trade isnt official and i have a feeeling its going to be
Humps Yi and cash for Ross and draft pick
BTW.. I Think We Have To Renounce the Trade Exceptions
In order to keep the cap space we gain from this trade.
I find it curious that
1. First there was a report that NY was secretly in the lead.
2 The next day Chicago is a lock
3. Two days later Miami is guaranteed
All these cities, as well as the unmentioned ones like NJ are being played against each other by “reports”..
"...where they don't play with a shot clock." - C. Sager
How much could Nets pay LBJ and Bosh upfront???
Maybe we can use Proky’s money to give them a nice time value of money bump.
Hate listening to Chris broussard on espn
THat guy is freaking annoying!!!!! He is always saying Wade is going to play with lebron…Never going to happen.
Plus he’s never mentioned the nets as a possible destination for lebron.
thats fine Andy
i love it when these so called experts leave NJ out of the mix. I don’t mind flying under the radar. If we don’t get him, we move on. If we do, all those CHI and MIA and NYK fans will be so dejected becuz of clowns like Broussard
Agree 100%
All the Talk that were playing in newark and how we were a 12 win team and we no supporting cast, and whenever i hear that i just laugh
Lets Put it This Way
WE WILL BE THE LAST ONES LAUGHING NETS FANS
by Wall2KingJames on Jun 29, 2010 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions
broussard
sort of rhymes with bull-[expletive]-AR
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Great to see Nets send Wiz $3M...
Means Proky’s wallet is open and the Nets are going all in.
I am really friggin excited.
I say up it to a 10 mil bonus
and then give Jay Z a higher stake in the team
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions
For real...
From a compensation standpoint, it would be well deserved andjustified by the value these moves add to the Nets.
If we get Presti, I will totally freak out.
Happy that Yi has gone but if we throwin in $3M we couldnt at least get a draft pick?
by jackbauerwillsmashurface on Jun 29, 2010 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions
dude...
…we just got rid of Yi. We should be all coming out of our pockets to contribute to that 3 million as a token of our appreciation
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Lol yeah guess your right, its been a few months since I last saw Yi play...
and I have tried to erase most of last season from my memory so have forgot how bad he is lol
by jackbauerwillsmashurface on Jun 29, 2010 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions
i Hear You But the new thing is
ERASE and REPLACE
by Wall2KingJames on Jun 29, 2010 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Did anyone catch Broussard's slip up??
He said something along the lines “it makes most sense for LeBron to end up New Jer-, er, Miami with Bosh and Wade.”
He was really close to saying New Jersey, probably just some wishful think on my part, but either way he nearly said “Lebron ends up in New Jersey.”
Mikhail $$$$$$$ Prokhorov
On a side note, I think he is full of it 99% of the time
Mikhail $$$$$$$ Prokhorov
by NetsMets4Life on Jun 29, 2010 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
hate that guy...cant stand listening to his voice
he sounds 100% wrong when he talks…i nod my heading when listening to him.
OH...
…so now he’s gone from saying Chicago, to Miami now?
While making a freudian slip???
Someone silence this idiot
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
He is saying everything at once.
Mikhail $$$$$$$ Prokhorov
by NetsMets4Life on Jun 29, 2010 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
no point in doing so unless we need the roster space
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I see what you did there
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
This is the most exciting time to be a Nets fan since 2002-2004.
I came. I conquered. I fell asleep.
You are probably right
Mikhail $$$$$$$ Prokhorov
by NetsMets4Life on Jun 29, 2010 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Star Wars
You know that scene at the end of “The Return of the Jedi” where people from many different cities are dancing in the streets, cause the deathstar was just blown up? That’s whats going on inside of me right now.
Ditto...
We may really be the favorite to get LBJ. I think the Bulls are out and the only competition is Miami with the 3 stars.
Trust me... Bulls are not out yet.
There downfall is that the owner wont pay the luxury tax… which is incomprehensible.
Mikhail $$$$$$$ Prokhorov
by NetsMets4Life on Jun 29, 2010 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Not out yet...
But we have better owner, management and city.
You could argue about who has better supporting players.
ya i mean when you think about it sure derrick rose is better than harris but not by much at all. They are both good scorers who do the same thing. The difference between them is probably equal to the difference between brook and noah. But wait they have Taj Gibson “gasp”. Well taj meet my friend derrick favors, perhaps you have heard of him? Sure they got deng, but deng is a sf like lebron, and Courtney Lee and terrence williams are much more affordable and together more talented than deng
by Sparklespice on Jun 29, 2010 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Well the dawn is closing in upon us...
We come out as future dynasty…. or not. Either way we become well improved I think.
Mikhail $$$$$$$ Prokhorov
I want to post "so...you guys nervous yet?" so badly
but i’m good. no need to incite a flame war between the two blogs
We are sitting good. We are loaded with talent and we are at the 30 mil mark in space
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Boone
What’s the situation about Boone contract?
Who?
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions
He is a Restricted Free Agent
The Nets, however, will not extend a qualifying offer to him. He will be an unrestricted free agent on July 1.
Net Income
old buddy old pal
Can we have your thoughts on Yi being traded? You were his biggest supporter after all
Mad? Happy? Indifferent?
Will you be making a Yi tribute post??
In all seriousness, good luck and good health to Yi. He took a lot of crap from us but he was a good kid and i hope even if his NBA career doesn’t extend past the upcoming season he will be left with enough money to enjoy his life.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
Definately a good kid...
Just not the next Dirk.
?
But i was serious, out of all of the fans here NI was Yi’s biggest supporter, I’d like to hear his take.
And i was also serious with what I said about Yi. He’s a good, humble kid and I wish him the best of luck
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Yi is a great kid!
Can we still call 28yr olds “kid”?
Yi is a very good person and talented player. I said it before: He just happened to have fallen into some unfortunate situations. First with the ridiculous Bucks draft (not Yi’s fault… the Bucks insisted on taking him), then being traded to NJ for a very popular player. Then being favored by Kiki.
I hope, and I’m sure many other fans do too, Yi finds success in the NBA.
Yi was in a no win situation, I agree
…LOL @ him being 28
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
true
i remember those good ol days when yi first came over and Dollar Bills, Issac, myself and one or two others were constantly chastized for hating on the guy.
Everyone else drank the Yi kool aid and it must be pretty bitter now, well not now cause there’s more cap space, but if you look at the two years he “gave” to this franchise then its probably pretty gross.
Good riddance, Yi.
Hello legit PF (?) I was on my honeymoon during the draft so I really have no idea whats going on in NBA world. Just know CDR is gone and so is Dooling.
Congratulations dude!
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
thanks
I’m always outta the country during the draft. I remember bein in Antigua when Yi was traded for. Not bad.
So yeah, just got back into the USA the other day from Costa Rica. Have no idea whats going on in the world of sports outside the World Cup.
Most of my work day has been scrolling through pages and pages on Deadspin, Rotoworld etc trying to catch up.
the big problem
is how do you sell the Nets as a global franchise when you just dumped your only Asian player—the third most popular figure in China—in the hope of getting to $33 million?
One big player in the Lebron decision is Nike, who has a LeBron Museum in Shanghai. Nike is close to earning more money in China than in North America.
Prokhorov and Irina Pavlova both noted the presence of Yi in their global marketing discussions.
Dumping Yi as a player makes sense when you have Derrick Favors on your roster and you’ve decided to go after the big PF’s in free agency. The question is how to do you sell the global brand without Asia? And if you don’t think the global brand is a reason why the Nets are in play, you are mistaken.
There's no way
that this deal happened without Proky’s blessing. So they understand the marketing effects.
by corky_romano4life on Jun 29, 2010 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
The Yi Dump
It does not kill the global brand in any way. Winning and exposure will do just that.
I agree.
There are no Asians on the Lakers, but Kobe is a top seller.
A financial analyst was on Mike and Mike awhile ago and said, if Lebron/Nike wants to make money in China, he has to win championships.
Fwiw, Kobe did not become the most popular player in China...
…until the Lakers brought Sun Yue to the team as a bench player…
he's also won 2 straight titles and...
….lead Team USA to Gold on Chinese soil, setting the tone with ferocious defense.
The Chinese respect winning and dominance, period.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm sure this happened earlier today...
Rod: “Mr. Prokhorov, good news, we’re almost at our goal for clearing cap space! The Wizards have agreed to accept Yi in a trade!”
Prokhorov: “…………………….who?”
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
HAHAHAHA!!!!
That is some funny shiate!!! Well done!
by NJtoLA_NETS FAN on Jun 29, 2010 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I doubt that Yi's dismissal
…means that we’ve lost the asian market.
Especially if we hit the big home run, and we start winning.
It’s hard to believe that being garbage for the past two years with Yi playing like crap for the most part would attract more of the asian market than the Nets being an NBA powerhouse led by Lebron James.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
just sign another one
Fine, if its so important to have a token Chinese player on the team in order to be considered a “global” team, then sign another scrub Chinese player for the league min. Whats the difference? Just replace a $4m scrub for a $800k scrub. Happy?
Jeremy Lin's parents are from Taiwan.
so we some of Tawanese are fascinated about Lin if he can play in NBA.
by Jarkid Shen on Jun 29, 2010 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
The "Global Plan" is for Lebron
If you think Lebron would only come to the Nets if we have Yi then… wow, it’s hard to even say that and not roll on the floor laughing.
Kobe isn't asian
and he sells plenty of jerseys in China.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
Are you SURE Gina?
He does seriously study Bruce Lee’s martial art “Jeet Kune Do”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96VaM9hFxpY
And he is named after Japanese steak.
"...where they don't play with a shot clock." - C. Sager
by kv on Jun 29, 2010 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions
You start with a winner
So you got me. He lasted what, 3 months longer than Swat? It got pretty ugly fighting over this guy. He had to go b/c his salary was too high. He needed to get paid with idea that he would be cheap (if that was possible) so he didn’t get in the way of the cap but you pay him after we’re settled, if he improved. Thorn’s mistake even thou at the time of the signing Yi had Kiki and Yormark as supporters, maybe Frank and Ratner also but in the end it was Rod’s call. Too bad he never played SF for us. If Lebron wins in Brooklyn he will be global with or without Yi but it was better with him. I wonder if Yormark is sweating. How about Thorn? Whatever the Nets need to do, he gets done. He rarely fails. Calling up his buddy Ernie and asking him to stick it to the Knicks is no problem. Strap on your helmet, it’s going to be a fun ride starting tomorrow.
Yo
Is the press conference available for viewing online for Fava Fav (see what I did there?)
by corky_romano4life on Jun 29, 2010 2:28 PM EDT reply actions
I personally think...
that if we do land Bron then David Lee or someone of that ilk who does not require alot of shots to be a force is a better fit than a Bosh or Amare. Devin is a shoot first pg and Lopez is gonna need his touches as well. There is only one ball to go around.
I came. I conquered. I fell asleep.
If we land LBJ...
The Nets immediately become NY’s #1 team.
Amazing turn of events.
Thorn has ripped Walsh a new you know what the last 24 months.
Isn't it that no matter how much you frontload, you still can't go over the maximum salary which is 16.6 million
If you’re offering them a max contract (what they’ll get) that’s as high as their salary can go, it can’t go above 16.6 million. I think
This is true - cannot pay more then 16.6
"There are two ways to argue with a woman, and neither of them work."; Carlos Boozer
I'll tell ya about the Magic It'll free your soul but it's like trying to tell a stranger 'bout rock n roll
The only way to stop LeBron is Smith and Wesson, but even that's a double team.
by NC Magic Fan on Jun 29, 2010 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
If we renounce
what does that bring us to under the cap?
by corky_romano4life on Jun 29, 2010 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
That would count against the cap?
So we won’t be getting a TE?
I don't know
But I just found a laundered, wrinkled $50 in my pant pocket, which happens to be just as exciting as Yi getting traded.
by corky_romano4life on Jun 29, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
this is
some of the best news so far this draft. yi’s inconsistency and heavy contract had to go, glad this is goin down. and gettin a defensive specialist, nice stuff. this is exciting. now how are we gonna free up the next 3 mil?? eh, i don’t wanna think it’ll be lee/twill
No more Yi!!!!!!!!!
THE NETS ARE FINALLY FREE FROM THE YIVIL.
Hallelujah!
Maybe the Wizards
wanted a practice dummy for Blatche? Why on earth would that team trade for Yi after they saw him get abused by Blatche time and time again last season?
by GrandKenyon6 on Jun 29, 2010 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Ding dong,
Ding dong the witch is dead, “which old witch”, the wicked witch!, ding dong the wicked witch is deaaddd!
by Sparklespice on Jun 29, 2010 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Mr. Yi Goes To Washington
My new favorite film
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 2:43 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Love
the movie reference… Again, well done!!
by NJtoLA_NETS FAN on Jun 29, 2010 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
lol thx...i'm surprised that NetsDaily or Net Income....
….didn’t use that as the title for this post. First thing that popped into my head when the news broke
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Good luck to Yi in Washington
If playing with John Wall doesn’t revive his career, I don’t know what will.
Now, John Wall will be recognized as the "Great Wall of China".
He’ll be the next big thing after Yao and Tmac.
by Air Force 1 on Jun 29, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Presti...Presti...Presti...Presti!!!
Presti…Presti…Presti…Presti!!!
Presti…Presti…Presti…Presti!!!
Presti…Presti…Presti…Presti!!!
Presti…Presti…Presti…Presti!!!
Presti…Presti…Presti…Presti!!!
Nice to see you forgetting about the Cuz...
And focusing on the future!
$5M per year...
He currently makes under $1M.
I do not know how that works...
But it sounds like teams generally do not stand in the way of him leaving but ask for compenation.
i will send them my life savings
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
Money.
Send OKC picks and buy him. Do it yesterday.
by GrandKenyon6 on Jun 29, 2010 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Nets can also offer him position as President of Basketball Ops.
Plus he can play with the big boys if he’s in a major market.
yeah
but okc has one thing we don’t, kevin durant. Unless we land Lebron, it will be hard to top that. All the money in t he world can’t buy you kevin durant.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
How about
Nets Send:
Humphries
Ross
Harris
Nets Receive
CP3
by corky_romano4life on Jun 29, 2010 2:54 PM EDT reply actions
About time.
Even if we get Lebron, this will still be the highlight of the off season for me.
It seems the it's D-Wade
Who is pitching hard for Lebron and Bosh to come to Miami, but I don’t think Lebron at least will want any part of that.
Another trade involving Devin Harris?
Julian Garcia’s article mentioned the potential of another trade involving Devin Harris. Any thoughts as to what that could be about?
NO can keep their gimps
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe they throw in some new knees as part of the deal...
Harris + pick + cash = CP3 + Left meniscus + Right meniscus
by NJNM on Jun 29, 2010 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
good point
any idea fellas?
f the Yi deal happens, the Nets would be just shy of being able to add two max contracts. But another deal – perhaps involving Devin Harris? – could happen before Thursday. If so, the Nets would become legitimate contenders to land LeBron James, since they would be able to sign one of his buddies, too.
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/nets/2010/06/nets-could-be-looking-to-move.html#ixzz0sGo6H5vn
Garcia is clueless
We just need to dump the Hump and we’d have enough cap room for 2 max deals, losing Devin wouldn’t be worth it and would make us less atractive.
If we can't sign until July 8th
What’s the rush? If Lebron commits to us as long as we bring in Bosh, and Bosh demands max – then we do what we need.
Otherwise, why trade Devin before we have an idea of why we would have to trade him?
I obviously am not a fan of Harris
but trading him makes no sense. Is lebron gonna play pg? T-will?
though I guess we could bring in someone like Luke Ridnour for probably half the cost, but I’m not sure we’d have enough to bring in him plus two maxes.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
PGs are at a premium in the league
right now, as there are a few teams that need them and a few that are hoarding them (Denver, NO, Wolves). It would be very hard to find a low-cost PG.
"...where they don't play with a shot clock." - C. Sager
by kv on Jun 29, 2010 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions
steve blake and luke ridnour?
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
Favors was on 1050
Talking about HARDWORK again and helping out Brook, sounds like a good well spoken and grounded kid for 18.
by Atronic on Jun 29, 2010 3:01 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I really like this kid...
I hope he grows 1 or 2 inches and goes to 260.
The future is incredible.
We will become a dynasty!
by rundmc00 on Jun 29, 2010 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
You are about to witness....
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
I think that
“Hard Work” should be his nickname. Especially if he kicks butt on the court
Derrick “Hard Work” Favors
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Then Damion James behind him
Doing the same thing, we have a bunch of strong athletic gritty players right now including Hump, who’s probably going to be gone.
by Atronic on Jun 29, 2010 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
big friggin deal...
now it is time for Proky and Jay-Z to take over.
I'm sure that came right from James' mouth too
Chad ‘Whore’
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
haha Chad Ford just tweeted:
chadfordinsider
We may be seriously underplaying the Nets as players in this. Jay-Z & Prokhorov may be more persuasive than I’ve given them credit for
lol NOWWWW he’s gettin it
My prediction………..this trade of YI will generate more comments than any other message board has ever generated on this site……
LOL man I open Netsdaily
LIke Damn lol, but its a good day for nets fans, pretty much read all the comments.
Yeah I would say no
Not worth it too much, I love Chris Paul but I think the production form Favors and Harris is greater than Paul, I don’t think Paul is healthy I don’t trust that Knee.
why would we trade for Chris Paul?
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Because of the cap space we got
if im not mistaking Paul makes 13 mill and we would have enough to get Lebron with the rest of the 16 million
by Wall2KingJames on Jun 29, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
The scenario could be...
Harris, Hump and Favors for Paul and Okafor.
We then have enough cap space for LBJ.
Paul/Lee/LBJ/Okafor/Brook
Instead
Can’t we get them to do this?
Harris, Hump, Ross, $5 million, a draft pick
for Cp3?
by corky_romano4life on Jun 29, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
how about add $10 mill
proky might just do it
by corky_romano4life on Jun 29, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
how about 100 MILLION
no…that trade is bull%$&$ and you know it…it would take atleast harris 2 first rounders and possibly 2 seconders rders and those players with that cash
cuz
then those salaries would match. Then then could STILL get 2 almost max fa.
Chris Paul / someone
Courtney Lee / Terrence Williams
LeBron James / Damion James
Amar’e Stoudemire / Derrick Favors / Lance Thomas
Brook Lopez / Zoubek
CHAMPS
by corky_romano4life on Jun 29, 2010 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah brian zoubek on cahmpionship team give me a break
I think alot of veterans would sign at the vet minimum with better skill to be on this team…if what you said worked out
do you know that Chris Paul's knee is messed up?
And you guys really want to take on okafor’s awful deal?
Wow….well, each to his own, but lets look past the fancy name of Chris Paul.
He wouldn’t pass a Nets physical. I’ll bet anything on that.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Iam not saying I like it...
Just what it would look like if it happened.
when you get a chance to land a player like Paul you do it
even if that player has no legs..
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
LOL
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Paul is a top 5 talent - MVP level
And he is also trying to play for team USA, so he isn’t worried about his knees. There could be long term issues with his knees, but they are merely projective.
"...where they don't play with a shot clock." - C. Sager
by kv on Jun 29, 2010 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Paul is making 16-17 per the next 3 years
he’s maxed out as well
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
$14,940,152
$16,359,805
$17,779,457
slightly less than max, for what its worth.
If there is a lock out in 2011 I can’t think of a better bookend.
Surely Harris would be involved in any Paul trade.
"...where they don't play with a shot clock." - C. Sager
by kv on Jun 29, 2010 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions
if we can land Paul without giving them favors..
i’m all for it
if they do
hang up
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
IT'S OFFICIAL
Bye bye Yi for good! As per the Washington Wizards Web site: http://www.nba.com/wizards/news/trade_100629.html
There should be a Pill for this question i got
Paul and James or James and Bosh/Stoudemire
Who would everyone prefer (Duo)?
Paul & James, not even close
Paul and James are the best players at their respective positions. They are also in the top 5 discussion for best NBA player. Bosh and Stoudemire are in the top 20 discussion.
why are you comparing a 2 PF's vs a SF and PG
YOU NEVER COMPARE BIG MEN TO PERIMETER PLAYERS
I'd have to say ....
Lebron + Bosh/Stoudemire, for two reasons: (1) Paul’s injury, and (2) we’d be able to retain Devin Harris and therefore be solid at 5 positions.
LMAO
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
YES! See Yi Later!
I just don’t know if I could take another year of fumbled passes, stripped rebounds, and missed help rotations just to see if he could make some 3s off the bench.
And getting more cap space is even better.
Getting closer...
I liked Yi and really thought he would be useful under a real coach and real system with a defined role….but this is clearly the right thing for the team.
Great to see Proky step up and (1) throw $3 million of his money away to make the trade and (2) show Lebron that he is about winning and (3) make it clear that if Lebron comes he is the main focus period.
As long as Proky stays in a giving mood we can do the same with Hump – so in fact easy to move his contract as it will cost a team nothing to have him and they get a $3.2 million expiring contract to play with.
Should not be a problem to use our picks to do a sign and trade with Bosh (assuming he is the preferred option but expect he would rather be king in Chicago or #2 in Miami). In any event I think we have better assets (picks and cash) to offer Toronto so if Bosh wants a max he may need to come to the NETS.
Interesting to read somewhere that Cleveland will not take a sign and trade for Lebron. If Lebron wants to leave he will have to take less money than the bird rights max. This also means that if we end up doing a sign and trade for Bosh then he could potentially be paid more than Lebron – assume we move Hump to clear the double max space first.
Quinton means we do not resign Hassel = same player with younger legs.
Hope this means we are going to keep our young team together.
Its all good….. is all good…
by Jay-dub on Jun 29, 2010 3:28 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Good point
Being able to throw 3 mil into the deal to make it happen is one of the MAJOR advantages of having an owner with deep pockets.
Read fanhouse article...
It is starting to dawn on everyone that Nets hve a really good chance to get LBJ.
This is getting very very interesting.
Wow. Finally the rest of the world catches up with us
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
no mention of Williams or Lee, either
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
No
Did you see his rebounding numbers this past season?
by Jack Handy Jr on Jun 29, 2010 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Dirk is old
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah but...
nets won 12 games (right?) last year and he’s better than anyone on the roster not named Brook.
You take those GOOD veterans when you can cause right now there’s none in NJ
in that case lets max out shaq too
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
He wouold be more like option Q
LBJ
Wade
Bosh
Amare
D.Lee
Boozer
R.Gay
Players in trade..
etc.
etc.
And in MORE Nets news
They poured the concrete foundation at Atlantic Yards.
God, the Nets are masterful these days at PR. Amazing what a new owner can do.
by eLonepb on Jun 29, 2010 3:52 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
And we're a day away...
…from the big meeting
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Tomorrow's news figures to be..
… Nets announce the Humphries and cash traded for future second round pick swaps.
That should drop some jaws.
hmmm.
Lopez, Bosh, L James, CLee, Harris
T Williams, Favors, D James, Q Ross
need to add 5 players at min for this season:
a backup PG (Dooling), 2 bigs, 2 shooters
3 first round picks, 2 MLE, and a raft of second round picks over the next 2 years to fill the roster out..
I dont see how Bosh fits into that line-up
Which is why i dont know why people are crazy about the 2 max idea. I’m only for it cause it gets us Lebron. I’d be ok with Shaq as the 2nd max player if it got us Lebron. The reality is that non of those 2nd max guys fit here at all. We drafted a PF and we have a good post scoring center. Wasn’t everyone inlove with Brook like a month ago. There is no point in having Brook and Bosh. Unless Brook decided to remodel his game and turn into a defensive, shot blocking, rebounding center.
Josh Johnson would fit
because of his shooting. I want no part of him but he’d make the most sense.
I just want Bosh because they seem determined to bring in an FA pf and he seems the lesser of the evils, since he’s the youngest and the only one without an extensive serious injury history.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
JJ and Lebron sharing the ball?
With Harris and Lopez needing touches. Too many “scorers” there. With Harris and Lopez already on the team, and Twitt on the bench, the only players that fit after adding Lebron are shooters and defenders(big and small). Thats why i think targeting a 2nd max is dumb.
JJ would be like Ray Allen
he’s not really a go to scorer in Atlanta at this point, he’d basically be just a shooter.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
So there's no point...
… in the Lakers having Bynum, Gasol and Odom?
Short term, Favors is going to the ‘defensive big’.
I really don’t see Brook exclusively as a low post scorer. Certainly shown that he can pick ‘n pop out to 18’. Playing alongside a SF and PF that have to be guarded would be a new experience for him.
And maybe it isn’t a perfect fit, but Lebron, Lopez, Bosh and Favors could arguably be more talented than any Nets front line that I can remember- and I can remember back to Erving, Paultz and Kenon. Probably enough to at least make the Eastern conference finals this season.
Will it happen? Beats me. Exciting to contemplate.
Bye Bye...We hardly knew Yi!
I know the Richard Jefferson trade saved us cap space and salary, at a time when we couldn’t even afford to pay decent assistant coaches and scouts, but it is testimony to how awful Yi really is, that we had to send a three million dollar bribe along with him to Washington, getting back a potential 13th or 14th man for our roster. UGH! But I love seeing all this fan interest….maybe attendance will be stronger at the Rock this season?
Paul from Delray Beach
How Could it Not Be?
Things are looking up up up!!!
by Jack Handy Jr on Jun 29, 2010 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Glad to see Yi Gone
I hope Boone, not Hump, is next out the door? Why do we need 2 max players? Favors is the PF of the future, pick up DLee or Scola or Haslem for the next few years and go after LJ big-time.
why do we need two max player?
haha well first, its not real likely we get one without two. and besides… how could you not want two. sure, favors is the pf of the future… but whos the pf of now?
BTW....
How much of a bribe would it cost Proky to dump Yormark now that Yi and Yormark’s genius China dreams are caput?
Paul from Delray Beach
we might as well keep whormark now
We actually are going to field a team this season. His gimmicks might come in handy
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Yormark ....
Something tells me Yormark has been focusing much of his attention on devising a marketing vision which the Nets will present to Lebron on Thursday. The theme will be global and I’m sure it will be amazing.
NOPE
last week there was one over 1000
by NJtoLA_NETS FAN on Jun 29, 2010 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
re- two max players
We don’t necessarily have to get two max players, but we most certainly need effective depth. I think David Lee, Scola, or Haslem, with Favors backing up both big spots, would be a major upgrade over what we had last season. You want a guy who’s good, but not good enough to bury Favors. Favors needs 20 minutes a night. Haslem is perfect, and D Lee and Favors could play 4-5 in uptempo spots when Lopez needs a breather. That’d be ideal.
www.twitter.com/robertjamis
Understand BUT thats a big BUT
Lebron wants to win CHAMPIONSHIP ASAP like dont get me wrong does are nice players but IMO we are not even close to a championship with Lee/Scola/Haslem as are starting PF and Favors coming out of the bench, everytime i see that comment coming out from something i always say to my self we will be another cavs 2.0
And if you want me to make it easier Answer this or Ask yourself
Do we win a championship with Lebron and Amare/Bosh or Lebron and Scola/Haslem/Lee
by Wall2KingJames on Jun 29, 2010 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
"...where they don't play with a shot clock." - C. Sager
by kv on Jun 29, 2010 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
so hit the rec button
-Say man when I was growing up we wanted a Jacuzzi, we had to fart in the tub.
Ok
I think the following makes the most sense. Correct me if I’m wrong:
1) Chicago needs a shooting guard and a big man. They have a bunch of SF. They should sign Joe Johnson and Chris Bosh.
2) Miami needs a LOT. In particular, a SF, PF, C. They should sign Rudy Gay, Boozer, Drew Gooden if possible.
3) New York is in deep doodie. But they could end up with Dirk or just retain David Lee.
4) Nets need SF, PF —> LeBron and Amar’e.
ALSO: the Nets offer the best PG/C combo of any cap saving teams:
a) Miami – Chalmers/No One
b) New York – Toney Douglas/Eddy Curry
c) Chicago – Rose/Noah (WHO LEBRON DOESNT LIKE – remember, they fought?)
d) Clippers actually are pretty good with Kaman and BD
e) Cleveland – Mo/no one. oopsies.
NETS WIN
by corky_romano4life on Jun 29, 2010 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
why is PG/C combo the most important feature?
What was the PG/C combo of the two teams in the Finals?
What was the PG/C combo of the two teams in the Finals last year?
The year before?
"...where they don't play with a shot clock." - C. Sager
by kv on Jun 29, 2010 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Derek Fisher is a manimal
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
But he ain’t a great PG.
"...where they don't play with a shot clock." - C. Sager
by kv on Jun 29, 2010 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
lol i was joking
I wouldn’t consider him half a manimal
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
You never know – got guys on this board telling me that Twill has HOF potential.
He is a tremendous player and has the same number of rings as Kobe to show it, but he ain’t much of a PG.
"...where they don't play with a shot clock." - C. Sager
by kv on Jun 29, 2010 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions
It would be like saying Robert Horry is a beast. Yeah, if there is less than a minute on the clock.
"...where they don't play with a shot clock." - C. Sager
by kv on Jun 29, 2010 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
STOP THE PRESSES!!
Dobermite is HAPPY about something the Nets did
TRULY, TRULY HAPPY
by Dobermite on Jun 29, 2010 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
2009-10 Feels Like Years Ago
What an amazing day; we’re on our way to big things!!
by Mookie Blaylock on Jun 29, 2010 4:25 PM EDT reply actions
Chad Ford trying to start drama
How is this not tampering? Jay-Z is part owner of the Nets. Had Cuban done this league would’ve fined him millions http://bit.ly/dD2AQz
This was known for the last two-three days.....
….but the Mainstream sports media blacked out the story because it didn’t fall in line with the “LEBRON TO CHICAGO!!! NO!! I MEAN, LEBRON TO MIAMI TO FORM THE SUPERTEAM!!!” garbage that ESPN’s garbage pundits have been making up every day
Bring it.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
And I'm sure noooo one told them Jay Z was there...
….because, it would sort of throw water on all of the flaming lies that they’ve all been spewing
I’m ashamed that Jalen Rose has been apart of this as well, but you gotta do what ya gotta do i suppose.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Here we go...
….now that Ford, Broussard, and the rest of the media whores who have been making up stuff or have been purposely downplaying the Nets realize that they can’t pull the crap anymore, the tampering talk begins.
Bring it. Fine Jay Z some pocket change, and STFU.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
They can't
If Jay-Z talks about Lebron and the Nets in an interview, or someone from the league overhears it, then they can fine him.
They can’t fine him for being friends with a free agent. Otherwise you would’ve seen fines come down long ago. Besides, do you really think Jay-Z “wined and dined” Lebron?
No, they hung out like they always do.
by eLonepb on Jun 29, 2010 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
and I'm sure the Nets, basketball, nothing of the sort came up
….heh!
That was a meeting between two friends, discussing plans for world domination. Seeing that no one had their table bugged, what that idiot Chad Ford is talking about can’t be proven
I would feel like an idiot if I was dismissive of the Nets chances, watch them make move after move to clear space while maintaining a solid talent base, and then having to resort to two day old under reported stories to try and save face.
Shameless.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
What is that what Ford Said or Is that what your asking/saying
If thats what Ford is saying then all i got to ask is
Wade Lebron Bosh meeting up AKA Summit and talked about Joining miami isnt that Tampering?
and if thats you saying that
You should be a shame of yourself for Backstabbing the (one of) KEY GUYS in trying to get Lebron in JERSEY
by Wall2KingJames on Jun 29, 2010 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions
MUST SEE
This was EXACTLY my reaction when I heard we found a sucker to take YI’s contract off our hands.
by Dobermite on Jun 29, 2010 4:43 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Funny I was telling everybody to relax
When Jay-Z said what he did to Rolling Stone is was a chess move, made to discount his relationship with Lebron, allowing him to possibly get even closer without people noticing.
by Atronic on Jun 29, 2010 4:45 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Why is everyone saying Miami can sign 3 max players
If they give Wade the max they are 27 million under the cap. So now you get rid of Beasely to the wizards for nothing. That will leave a maximum of 4 million dollars. So that is 31 million dollars. Isn’t that the same thing the Nets have?
I can’t stand these talking heads.
I'd guess they wouldn't resign Wade
until after they sign the other guys? What’s his cap hold while he’s an FA? You can go over to sign your own players.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
And now it begins... with Chad Ford (huh?)
We may be seriously underplaying the Nets as players in this. Jay-Z & Prokhorov may be more persuasive than I’ve given them credit for
idiot
Requirements for being a sports journalist, employed by BSPN:
1. Lie
2. Lie
3. Lie
4. Scramble to save face once lies get exposed
GTFO. Piece of shilling garbage.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
be better at yo job brah
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
Does Anyone here think
All the NBA experts knows or they got a feeling that Lebron is going to the Nets but they dont want to say it because they dont like the nets and they feel bad for the heat and Bulls and they want all the Hype to go to those teams
Because let me just say IF James does Sign with the Nets there all going to be Shocked/Suprise and also feel stupid sry to be mean but its the truth all we heard was Newark Newark Newark and Dont forget Wall was one reason why we arent getting Lebron
by Wall2KingJames on Jun 29, 2010 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
For them it's like going to a Globetrotters game...
… and watching the Washington Generals win.
Poor Beasley
He could be a good fit on the right team. Maybe Dallas takes him?
LOL!!!!!!
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
All of Thiers Plus
2012 GS #1 (mildly protected)
2011 GS 2nd
2011 Miami 2nd
2012 Milwaukee 2nd
by Jack Handy Jr on Jun 29, 2010 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
lol we got GS's first for Marcus Williams
that’s so bad.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
*Yi* got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em,
Know when to walk away and know when to run.
You never count your money when you’re sittin’ at the table.
There’ll be time enough for countin’ when the dealin’s done.
Let's do this again...
Harris/Lee/LBJ/Bosh/Lopez
TWil/Favors/James
Not only a great starting five…but two back-ups with all-star potential and the next James Posey. Would be the best #1 through #8 in the NBA.
by rundmc00 on Jun 29, 2010 5:24 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
add some shooting and a back up C to the mix
and we’re ready to work
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Consider what...
… the rest of the Eastern Conference looks like if the Nets pull this off.
something for us to poop on?
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 29, 2010 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Lets Get Some Predictions From all the Nets Fans Here since there is 30 hrs left for a special Day
LeBron James-Nets(and im being Realistic im having a GREAT feeling)
Dwayne Wade-Heat
Chris Bosh-Heat
Amare Stoudemire-Nets(im going to stick with Francessa words on how the nets are work hard to get him in Jersey)
Dirk Nowitzki-Mavs
Joe Johnson-Bulls
Carlos Boozer-Bulls
David Lee-Knicks
Rudy Gay-Knicks
Sry Knick Fans theres always next yr
I hate to say it, because I can't stand the guy, but...
I think Mike Francessa is a pretty credible guy, Most of the stuff he says ends up being for the most part true. He was the one who broke Jason Bay to the Mets.
July 1st in this bitch wuzzzzup
-Proky and Hova
by NetsMets4Life on Jun 29, 2010 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions
well color me stupid
I never thought they’d have traded Yi before the China game… But I guess there is a bigger priority or two….
lol second time it's happened to him
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
When is the Parade?
Just checked the nets news after work today and I am thrilled.
are you trying to say he didnt quit on his team in the series against the Celtics
the only reason why i would accept him here is because hes going to be playing with a better team in Harris Lopez and Amare/Bosh a solid bench and a owner who is willing to do probably whatever he can to get talented players on the nets
Scapegoat...but glad he's gone.
I will be the first to admit that Yi was as much of a scapegoat as anybody else on this team since arriving here two years ago. I think this was in part due to the fact that he was traded for a guy that many considered as potentially a lifetime Net (Jefferson), but also someone who was quite valuable, a good player, and a proud representative of New Jersey. Yi deserves about as much blame as anyone else on this team for their horrific performances, playing as inconsistent as humanly possible game in and game out.
That being said, I’m glad to see Yi finally gone. If for no other reason than not having to hear Sussman say, “It’s a size triple Yi!” or “Yiiiiiiiiiiii” anymore. God that was annoying. Plus the guy was a complete headcase and played just absolutely awful defense. Dreadful, dreadful defense. But he’s a decent offensive scorer and Wall will make him a better player.
Most importantly, this opens up needed cap space and it looks like we will make at least one more cap clearing move in order to open at least the possibility of getting two max contract players.
"We aim above the mark to hit the mark." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson
by Tim G on Jun 29, 2010 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
ACW...
Ever look for a job. The owner is the most important aspect of a company. Proky/Jay-Z are as important as any other aspect of the FA process.
No team comes close to that duo. So stop talking to me about Noah and start talking to me about how everyone considers Jerry R a jerk.
by rundmc00 on Jun 29, 2010 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
But Tom Thibodeau holds WAY more appeal to the “Big 3” free agents, PARTICULARLY LeBron, than Avery.
by diehardNFFLbarnone on Jul 4, 2010 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Another thing ACW if the nets suck so much and lopez and harris arent a good core and they only won 12 gms...Why is Lebron going to Talking to the Nets?
and i dont want a reply that goes like this
because of proky
if you say that then your another chris bosh
Bosh talked all this GO NETS!!! in the season and now is kissing GO NETS!!!
I wish Yi all the luck! (and more rebounds falling on his lap)
He has nothing been but a professional during his stay…DC is a nice “Chinese market” too!
HEY GUYS
REPLY BUTTON. USE IT.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
IF thats a big IF even tho i think Lebron is coming
i know its to early to talk about opening night but
Who would you rather play Boston in Boston or Cavs in Cleveland
and i know that gm is going to get alot of hype on espn
i am just glad we didnt loose any of our draft picks, now we can use second rounders to sweeten the humph deal, and we can keep the GS first rounder which is going to be up there, so there is a chance of getting a really good player next year
Can we get to 1000 posts?
Also, KV – start using the actions, then rec button instead of +1
-Say man when I was growing up we wanted a Jacuzzi, we had to fart in the tub.
Sometimes I do, but usually I don't like using the actions button
It doesn’t express what I want to express in the least.
I personally want to affirm or deny a post, I do not want to anonymously vote for a popularity contest.
"...where they don't play with a shot clock." - C. Sager
by kv on Jun 29, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I you would like I can type out the word “plus one”.
"...where they don't play with a shot clock." - C. Sager
by kv on Jun 29, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
You should use a different language
for each post you “plus one” then…at least have some fun with it
I’ll start…
ועוד אחד
-Say man when I was growing up we wanted a Jacuzzi, we had to fart in the tub.
yeah i can agree with this
I rec posts that I thought are either hilarious, and should be read, or intelligent and bring up an important point that should be read. If I just agree with a post I’ll write this, or +1.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
+1
acw, i hope you are true to your word and are indeed a nets fan.
I understand u r trying to be realistic but Jerry R is a negative long term since there are concerns he won’t pay the luxury tax in the future. Right now, sky’s the limit for Proky and I think Chi fans recognize that too.
it was Brook's rookie season
and Harris’ first season with full control of the point.
Your argument for Noah off of one season where he was a good role player is weak! I’m not trading my legit 7ft center that scored 18.8 and grabbed 8.6 boards for an 10 ppg 11reb a game guy. There was more talent in Chi last year and they were healthier.
Yawn...
The supporting casts are about even.
Nets have better owners, more $$$s, NYC and more future draft picks. Avery is far more experienced than Tibs and the new GM will be much better than Kerr. Jay-Z is also LBJ’s best friend and mentor.
Help me understand why LBJ chooses Chi over NJ?
But to LeBron, Thibodeau has WAY more appeal than Avery.
by diehardNFFLbarnone on Jul 4, 2010 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Do not underestimate the impact of Favors
If he pans out and Rose reaches his full potential, I’d still rather have Favors. Let me take it a step further. If Favors pans out, he will be better than any Bull and will make Lopez better than any Bull even without Lebron. Defense wins and that’s why Lebron is coming. I’ve said it a 1000×. It was all a plan. Thorn knew this for years. 12 wins gave us exactly what we needed. The 3rd pick was perfect. No second guessing. You add the best defensive PF in the draft and Lebron with possibly another star, Lopez, Harris and TWill and bang we’re a legit title contender. Imo even with Lebron, Favors is the key. If Favors dominates defensively then we will be champs otherwise, we’re the Cavs and will lose to the best defensive front lines in the NBA while racking up a lot of wins. Ownership and coaching are secondary to talent.
by msm2 on Jun 29, 2010 11:03 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Uh, you left out the part "and if Favors ends up having the heart of Ferdinand the Bull"
"...where they don't play with a shot clock." - C. Sager
It's very good for Yi, congratulate to Yi
in a dustheap like Net, he cannot get more improve. also LBJ just a dream for Net, may be never comes true.
Bye
Wizards will attract all chinese fans now, let’s forget what is Net!
IN ROD WE TRUST! Finally, we don’t have to watch Yi being forced to start. Thank GOD! Who cares about the Chinese fanbase. WE were the fans suffering watching this guy let player after player go by him to the rim. Brick after brick from the outside for settled jump shots. Insert Favors! Maybe we can restructure Humphries deal to keep him at a lower annual rate and still have enough cap space to go after 2 free agents.
LETS GO NETS!
He's a Yi fan
Not a Nets fan.
'The Crossover' - a Nets and Knicks podcast. http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=268817312
Sorry for the silly question, but.....
if we buyout or waive a player example Humphries will his 3.2 million contract count for the salary cap or we would open 3.2 million in cap space?!? …..if was like that Proky have already do that…
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