Basketball and Business on Lebron Delegation
by Net Income on Jun 30, 2010 9:55 AM EDT
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PrintRepresentatives from the Nets basketball and business sides will fly on Mikhail Prokhorov's Gulfstream V to a secret Ohio location where LeBron James will hold court early Thursday. Initial reports had Devin Harris onboard too, but team officials say that was never part of the plan.
In addition to Prokhorov, Jay-Z, Rod Thorn and Avery Johnson, Brett Yormark and Onexim CEO Dmitry Razumov are expected. Razumov is a member of the Nets board.
It's one of several meetings the Nets have set up, Dave D'Alessandro reports. On Friday, the Nets will meet in New York with Chris Bosh in the morning, then Dwyane Wade in the afternoon. Then, over the weekend, it will be Rudy Gay's turn to be wooed, somewhere in the New Jersey area.
Meetings with Amare Stoudemire, Carlos Boozer and David Lee have yet to be scheduled. And surprise, they may sit down with Dirk Nowitzki too. But if talks between the Suns and Stoudemire continue to show progress, there might not be a meeting there.
For Thorn, the interviews represent a valedictory, an opportunity to add the biggest free agent signing to a resume' that already includes the biggest draft pick in the last 25 years (Michael Jordan) and the biggest trade in the last 25 years (Jason Kidd for Stephon Marbury). But aside from all that, Steve Politi writes, the Nets will have a hard time answering a key question posed by free agents, "Who's in charge here?"
- The Nets free agent itinerary: Week 1 - Dave D'Alessandro - Star-Ledger
- Nets hoping laundry list of assets can help them snag a top free agent - Dave D'Alessandro - Star-Ledger
- An inside look at NBA free agency; can the Nets land one of these top talents? - Dave D'Alessandro - Star-Ledger
- Nets won't have an answer for the critical question LeBron James has to ask - Steve Politi - Star-Ledger
- Nets and Knicks Ready to Visit James - Howard Beck - New York Times
- Nets confident they will land pair - Fred Kerber - New York Post
- Yi-ppy! Trade creates additional salary cap space - Fred Kerber - New York Post
- City supremacy - George Willis - New York Post
- Slipping in LeBron Derby, Knicks remain confident - Marc Berman - New York Post
- Nets Could Be Free-Agent Winners - Al Iannazzone - The Nets Insider
- Nets are ready to cash in - Al Iannazzone - The Record
- Talk won’t be cheap in NBA - Steve Adamek - The Record
- N.Y.C. spotlight lure for sponsors - Jeff Roberts - The Record
- Stoudemire, Suns make progress - Adrian Wojnarowski - Yahoo! Sports
- Rod Thorn awaits a last shot at buzzer for Nets - Brian Mahoney - AP
- The Nets prepare for free agency (Video) - Michelle Yu - SNY
- A Summer With Everything At Stake - Sean Deveney - The Sporting News
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Brook isn't really that savvy...
I’ve heard personal stories of people who have met him. He’s a good player, loyal to teammates, but he’s not a “seller”.
Devin is a lot more astute.
lol, maybe a co-captain, but who we kidding, LBJ is taking a back seat to nobody...
…if it were KG, some grizzled old vet like that, maybe, but dude, Devin isn’t half the player, and he’s only a year and a half older
This is good
A player needed to be there. Harris is the perfect one.
July 1st in this b***h wuzzzzup
-Proky and Hova
Ehhh maybe
But Devin is the Captain, and he is older than LeBron, the oldest star on the nets squad
July 1st in this b***h wuzzzzup
-Proky and Hova
by NetsMets4Life on Jun 29, 2010 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
"Initial reports had Devin Harris onboard too, but team officials say that was never part of the plan."
doesn’t this mean his isn’t going?
Presumably, yes. It's only a six-seater plane anyway, isn't it?
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Remeber when LBJ said he'd like to play with Harris...
That was when Harris was traded to the Nets.
I bet tomorrow we trade Hump...
Nets are intentially spacing out their moves.
Give Washington $3M plus 2 #2 picks.
i can't figuer out if i like...
… Dump the Hump
Dump-a-Hump
Gotta take a Hump
or (think Humpty Dance from the late 80’s)
… Here’s your chance
Do the Dance
Trade the Hump
by yankeesnets on Jun 29, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Come on Net Income, you know you love it just like the rest of us.
Your readership must’ve exploded in the last few weeks. Imagine if we got Lebron?
by nynjlawyer on Jun 29, 2010 9:53 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I honestly would'nt mind if we didn't screw around...
…just offer our #1 next year, plus 3 million…
…the risk reward ratio just isn’t good enough to play games…I could see teams find out we are the front runners, and then start demanding T-Will or C. Lee to be tossed in…
…who even cares about #1 next year if a trade makes us the clear front runners to land LBJ and Bosh
if we miss out on Lebron etc
that could be a top 5 pick. We should wait until we’ve got confirmation before we start giving away 1’s.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
I say even if we don't get LBJ...
…we are getting a Rudy Gay/David Lee combo…or some other pretty nice combo…
…we aint going in the lottery next year…no way..
Next year's lotto
Next year’s draft is going to loaded with all types of SFs, probably headed by… Harrison Barnes! That’s enough of a reason to undergo another developmental year if the Nets miss out on Lebron, Wade, and Bosh. They shouldn’t need to feel pressured into taking a bad contract/ overpaying anyone else.
by UltimateNetsFan on Jun 30, 2010 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions
No need
Right now we’re RIGHT in the mixing pot for everything we need. If we get commitments from the people we want, we can make the moves we need. If we don’t, we’re at enough salary cap to get our Plan B’s.
I would HIGHLY doubt you see a single other move until July 8th.
That's why I said yesterday if we see a guy like TWill get traded all of a sudden
That is a clear indication we are getting LeBron. Because Nets brass would only trade that caliber of player if they have a verbal commitment I think.
I DO NOT want to lose T-Will...
…if we lose Lee or T-Will out of this & get LBJ, I see it as a net gain (no pun intended), but a poorly orchestrated chess game…
…I wish we’d deal the HUMP + #1 2011 + 3 million…RIGHT NOW.
Why screw around?
and when they get to ohio...
… Avery will go to Lebron “you see this guy Devin Harris… well we just traded him, so you can bring whomever you want with you to NJ. Just wanted to show you we mean business.”
by yankeesnets on Jun 29, 2010 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 17 recs
Outstanding call. Hahaha!
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LOL @ The amount of recs for this
"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 30, 2010 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions
We're all just meticulous spotters of comedy gold.
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But James VASTLY prefers Thibodeau to Johnson ESPECIALLY after the last five years, so NO chance we’d get him UNLESS we DIDN’T tell him that we hired Johnson as coach.
by diehardNFFLbarnone on Jun 30, 2010 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
We got to look at this Way he can Convince Lebron im a Better Player then Rose and Shooter also i dont need to the ball in my hands to be good
"Avery Johnson: Erase to Replace"
Because we all know Brook is better then Noah
"Avery Johnson: Erase to Replace"
by Wall2KingJames on Jun 29, 2010 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Yormark
I guess we’ll see how good of a salesman he really is…
-Say man when I was growing up we wanted a Jacuzzi, we had to fart in the tub.
Sold Barclays and Nextel
Two of the biggest sports sponsorship deals in US history.
By the Barclays naming rights, I’d have to imagine that Yormark is well versed in the “global” take over rhetoric…
-Say man when I was growing up we wanted a Jacuzzi, we had to fart in the tub.
He's finally getting to do his job
You think he’s not happy to be done with reversible jerseys and McDonalds free meals?
by eLonepb on Jun 29, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Don't group those two together.
I liked the McFamily nights.
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I bet he has been putting together a spectacular marketing presentation for Lebron. The theme: Lebron goes global.
by nynjlawyer on Jun 29, 2010 9:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
BTW forgot to mention Whos going to beat Proky JayZ Thorn CoachJohnson and Harris
rose isnt going to beat that nor is Allen Houston
only player who can beat that is eddy curry
"Avery Johnson: Erase to Replace"
lets hope the knicks dont bring eddy curry to their meeting
he would eat Lebron and then no one could get him
by michaelbot1 on Jun 29, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
not even that
Lebron would look at him, and then look at Walsh and Dolan and say
“Um…yeah, WTF is he doing here?”
“That’s Eddy Curry”
“……………………………………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 30, 2010 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions
thx man
nothing says being cool like dissing 7 ft asian millionaire at 10 o’clock at night but i will take it!
by yankeesnets on Jun 29, 2010 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
he can take it...
… but can he take it to the hole?
by yankeesnets on Jun 29, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
or
Giving him an ice drop with his picture on the wrapper :)
by jasperjarrod on Jun 29, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
will check it out
just happy nets fans are pumped up. u never know how long it will last
by yankeesnets on Jun 29, 2010 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Devin Harris...
If I am not mistaken, several years ago shortly after we traded for Harris, there were a number of reports that stated, one of LBJ’s favorite PG’s was Harris, now, a lot could have changed since then, however, if such is the case, it makes a whole lot of sense to bring DH, to talk to him on a number of items, one being the obvious, how quikcly they can turn this around, but the other is to speak to AJ as a coach and how after leaving him, truly understanding what he lost as a player under his direction. Or some shite like that.. I think its a great move, and Yormack can sell ice to an eskimo, so bringing him along is a no-brainer….!!
by NJtoLA_NETS FAN on Jun 29, 2010 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
But I remember on a couple of occassions where Lebron & Harris got ‘tangled’ up during the game b/c of hard fouls, but maybe it was just in the heat of the moment
LBJ...
has to respect a player that isn’t going to back away… That is the type of player he should want tp play with!!
by NJtoLA_NETS FAN on Jun 29, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
but he would be perfect to sign to a 3 or 4 year deal then Favors takes over at PF sometime between year 2 and 3.
i doubt he leaves dallas though….i would love it though
by netskick0814 on Jun 29, 2010 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
on a serious note
Dirk would be an awesome compliment. Only problem is his max bid starts at 20 mil (has more years in the league than the other guys)
by yankeesnets on Jun 29, 2010 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
If I could choose a player
It would be Keyon Dooling, but he’s not on the team before. He’d be a good guy, a veteran who wants to win and IMO is the player I respect the most on the Nets. He may not be the best player, but he’s the best person to represent the Nets. Too bad he’s not here anymore…
Yormark should stay home.
He’s liable to bring some stupid gimmick with him that Lebron will see right through. We’ll have enough power and class in that room and we don’t need some cheesey, slick salesman trying the hard sell on Lebron. Im telling you Yormark will only get in the way…
by Pawley on Jun 29, 2010 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
NO
he shouldn’t… He is one of the best, if not THE best at what he does. His relationships with branding are second to none!! This is a smart move!
by NJtoLA_NETS FAN on Jun 29, 2010 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
you didn't like the josh boone reversible jersey
one side had his number, the other side was a dress
by yankeesnets on Jun 29, 2010 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
ROFL
July 1st in this b***h wuzzzzup
-Proky and Hova
by NetsMets4Life on Jun 29, 2010 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
rofllllll
"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 30, 2010 3:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Lebron wants to be a global icon
who other than your PR man is going to sell that?
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
yeah I meant marketing not public relations
and I don’t really see how Proky would sell it. he’s not a marketing guy he’s a business man, he probably knows little to nothing about actual marketing strategies. Which is why he pays people who do.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
Lee better give it up
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
The nets got to Guarantee That Number will be avaliable when they go to Ohio to Meet Lebron
"Avery Johnson: Erase to Replace"
by Wall2KingJames on Jun 29, 2010 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
they should use some duct tape to change the name to Lebron
and literally take it off Lee and hand it to him.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
im pretty sure you can't have numbers bigger than 5
because the ref has to be able to signal who the foul was on
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
Lee will give it up
and his locker, if need be.
We can make some concessions here for 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 30, 2010 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions
To quote MC Hammer..
“Ya get sprung!”
I mean, of course, in the way that this line up is an exciting thought.
July 1st in this b***h wuzzzzup
-Proky and Hova
by NetsMets4Life on Jun 29, 2010 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I know one thing Proky Should tell James
If you win a Championship ONE in 2 yrs in newark you will be a GOD
So for a Reward We Will Put a STATUE in front of the Barclay center of you King James
"Avery Johnson: Erase to Replace"
by Wall2KingJames on Jun 29, 2010 10:39 PM EDT reply actions
http://assets.espn.go.com/espnradiostations/i/ny/Features/Features/100629_NetsBillboard412.jpg
Heres a pic of the billboard
pwned
"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 30, 2010 3:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Humphries should go instead
I think Humphries would be a better choice to represent the team.
My sarcasm senses are tingling...
July 1st in this b***h wuzzzzup
-Proky and Hova
by NetsMets4Life on Jun 29, 2010 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
His name is "scooby" after all
"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 30, 2010 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Doughtry on ESPN1050
really pumping up the Nets. It’s a breath of fresh air to hear somebody in the NY media talking about us like he is. Thank you Mr.Doughtry.
Doughtry has been...
….one of the only local radio people giving NJ a serious chance
"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 30, 2010 3:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Follow me on twitter @Chris_Broutard
Breaking news, Jay-Z and Prokhorov collab on smash hit remix “Newark state of mind.”
follow me for more breaking news!
by follow@Chris_Broutard on Jun 29, 2010 10:54 PM EDT reply actions
HAHAHA
July 1st in this b***h wuzzzzup
-Proky and Hova
by NetsMets4Life on Jun 29, 2010 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I can just imagine...
Proky singing the Alicia Keys part.
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For all you wanting Lopez to go over Harris, why? He hasn’t done ANYTHING yet. Sure he has put up nice averages so far, but that’s literally it. “durrr hey Lebron, I can shoot good and I make FT’s!” Thats basically all he would be able to say.
I like bringing Harris. I Love it. Avery is going to have him feisty like a few years ago, especially if Lebron is gathering all the attention on offense. It would be a great D, Harris up top, if they slide Lebron can take em, if they get past Lebron Brook can clean it all up. He shared the All Star floor with Lebron as well.
Yes, the "James" is a perfect fit.
July 1st in this b***h wuzzzzup
-Proky and Hova
by NetsMets4Life on Jun 29, 2010 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
What would have been really cool
and major league confidence if they they already put the D. James on the back of the jersey. It would have sent a message that we are expecting the best!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4avfapXZwqU
Thats the infamous brawl at the palace. Rasheed Wallace and Ben Wallace just had Wallace on the back. Did they get a special exemption or something?
~AC24
Damn man I'm tryna go to sleep smh
Never gets old must see TV, Artest never wanted it with Wallace lol
lol wow on a link
I see the shock and sparks fight Rich Mahorn pushes lisa leslie to the floor (flashbacks lol) then gets punched in the head from behind wow.
artest is crazy
but he’s no fool. big ben benches something like 450 and just looks like overall, the dude that NOBODY would ever mess with.
The A-Team II
Move over Quentin.
Rampage Jackson has nothing on Big Ben. Big Ben + mohawk = the most BADASS B.A. Baracus possible (Mr. T. aside, of course).
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Hmm.. With Harris' Trip to Ohio Not Confirmed
Does that mean something may happen to him?
Nah mabey means they think Devin will have no impact
And with him in the same room as Jay-Z, Mikhail Prohohov, Rod Thorn, and Lebron James he probably won’t.
JKidd for Marbury biggest trade in 25 years?
the biggest trade in the past 25 years was Lakers garbage and Marc Gasol for Pau Gasol. but yeah Kidd for Marbury is up there.
doesn't count
that was clearly collusion
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
this
"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 30, 2010 3:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Jerry West was Memphis's gm at the time
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
Or the Shaq to LA Trade
I feel like there were others too..25 years.. 1985.. what happened then?
by Jack Handy Jr on Jun 29, 2010 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Come on now, the Grizz could not handle Gasol's contract
And Marc’s numbers this year were:
35 min 9 rbs 14 pts
the J Kidd trade was much bigger.
"...where they don't play with a shot clock." - C. Sager
Umm.
Well, the first wasn’t a trade, so it could be the biggest trade in 25 years.
The second was a trade, but not sure it was the biggest trade.
In fact you could argue that because Miami got only one title out of it and the Lakers two (they got Odom), it came out better for the Lakers.
it guess it depends on what you mean by “biggest”.
I assumed it meant “most lop-sided” and franchise changing. I would put the Kidd trade right there.
"...where they don't play with a shot clock." - C. Sager
by kv on Jun 30, 2010 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Broussard Tweet
Nets making things interesting by clearing $3 million more worth of room; close to being able to give 2 maxes. They’re in the hunt. less than 10 seconds ago via web
lol
just saw this. it’s about time he said one nice thing about the Nets. Funny it took him 1 day before free agency starts to realize we ain’t playin
by corky_romano4life on Jun 29, 2010 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I love how he says stuff like Lebron and Bosh to Chicago a “done deal,” then the very next day, he’ll say something like Lebron and Bosh to Miami looks to be a “done deal.”
by Tim823 on Jun 29, 2010 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
he's a clown
"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 30, 2010 3:29 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah, with their "credible sources close to the situation"
I hear that when Broussard goes to meet with these sources, he’s usually seen heading towards the bathroom with a rolled up newspaper in his hand, and when he finishes speaking with his sources he tells anyone that tries to use the bathroom after him not to go in there for 35, 45 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 30, 2010 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions
why wouldn't i blame broussard?
it’s basically all coming from him. guy just rubs me the wrong way anyway.
by William_H_HOLLA on Jun 30, 2010 12:02 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
his voice
hurts my ears sometimes. maybe if he had 1 positive thing about the Nets to say, that’d change. I doubt it though.
by corky_romano4life on Jun 30, 2010 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Twitter Updates
chrisbosh “After all these years… Just 24 hrs left….. Wow. I’m getting anxious.”
amareisreal: “Pulling to my office in LA, about to meet with the Phoenix Suns. This is going to be a great meeting. I’ll keep you posted. Gone !!”
by corky_romano4life on Jun 30, 2010 12:43 AM EDT reply actions
WOW a total miracle!
jalenrose : #nba lots of talk about free-agency…I gave you the updates 1st…if I was a free-agent the best job is w/the Nets for many reasons!
by corky_romano4life on Jun 30, 2010 1:17 AM EDT up reply actions
wow
this is the same guy that said it was a lock that the Bulls were gettiing Bosh and Bron
GTFO
"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 30, 2010 4:21 AM EDT up reply actions
link for "Nets hoping laundry list of assets can help them snag a top free agent "
points to a page not found site
Jalen Rose !
#nba (best job) Nets (MP)New Owner/Avery/Harris/Lopez/Favors/Max contact/$11m contract/New Area(2yrs)/NY metro-area/Never Won a title
whatta clown
what made him finally realize this? when he realized that reporting crap about the Bulls could potentially make him look like a fool?
"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 30, 2010 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions
The best idea I heard so far is
if Lebron wins a title he gets a statue in Brooklyn. That would seal the deal.
If he signed with us
Proky would probably get his pal Putin to reinvigorate the Russian space program and put a King James statue on the moon.
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Is today the calm before the storm?
Or two or three more big stories?
by rundmc00 on Jun 30, 2010 7:48 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Nets are finally in the mix on ESPN !! Mike & Mike with Ric Bucher
Looking much better for Nets after trading Yi and Proky putting up billboard opposite MSG!.
Broussard was humbled by Ric Bucher (Ric is the most sincere of these ESPN guys).
Broussard now admits that there wasn’t a real meeting in Miami. He confesses that Bosh sees a problem with the trio in Miami and admits Bosh would like a place where he could be a strict PF (New Jersey).
Broussard now admits (after recent arguments with Ric Bucher) that Amare is a risk due to possible additional surgery in the future, and that Amare isn’t a Max guy and could end up back in Phoenix, unless Knicks overpay for him.
Everyone (even Broussard) now include the Nets in the Mix.
Are you serious?
Wow I can’t believe I missed this. I would have died from laughter at Bullsh-…er, I mean Brousard, getting slapped down like that for his lies. Kudos to Ric Bucher for owning that blabbering idiot
The fact that he LIED about the Miami meeting should be grounds for dismissal. Let him go back to whatever dishrag he was writing for and stay off of the airwaves with his lies.
"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 30, 2010 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions
On NBATV (not sure if taped yesterday), LFrank sees RGay and DLee as free agents, if LeBron fails.
Surely LFrank is repeating what he knew from early in last season about Nets plans.
If we don't get Bosh...
Amar’e worries me, Boozer’s not bad but also an injury risk so maybe Lee is the best idea. Having the defensive minded Favors on the team makes me feel better about Lee.
Lee and Gay would also leave about 5 million for another FA.
by rundmc00 on Jun 30, 2010 8:27 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yes, I thought about Ray Allen, if Nets looked like a contender, Allen could take a discount.
Nets could convince LeBron to take Nets along with Lee and Ray Allen, rather than Bosh.
I would like Nets chances better with DLee+Allen than Bosh.
plus lee with a smart contract...
.. would still be a valuable asset in 2 yrs if Favors continues to develop into a starting PF and would be less likely to publicly complain if he was ultimately sent to bench in favor of favors
Bosh is more in the Mix for Nets now, after his recent remarks. But he wants full max and possibly 6 years.
That is why Nets MUST hold onto Hump as he could enable a S&T which Chicago might not be able to do.
I wonder if Bosh would be willing to sub for Lopez as needed?
i don't think we need to definitevly keep Hump for that reason jerry
even if we dump him, we can still absorb bosh’s contract. Toronto will likely want picks, twill or clee, even if you include Hump. The most I do is picks.
They won't get anything asides The Hump, maybe a pick, some cash...
….and a firm handshake. 2nd time that we’ll have taken them to the wood shed in the last 10 years.
"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 30, 2010 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions
or he's just speculating the same thing everyone else has?
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
Nets Effective Cap Space to get 2 free agents is really $30.93 million, not $30 million as everyone reports. (everyone assumes 56.1 million cap for now)
That is because Nets have 6 players + 2 first round picks (8 players) but if you assume 2 free agent signings then there would only be 12 – 10 = 2 cap holds, not 4 cap holds as is used to get the $30 million figure.
Even the Nets new commercial was using my method to calculate cap space available to spend.
With 30.93 million you could get LeBron (56.1 × 0.30) for $16.83 million, which leaves $30.93 – $16.83 = $14.1 million.
However, Nets could always use Hump in a S&T with Utah/Toronto if necessary.
No need to trade away Hump now, since he could be used when needed.
Also, by using the same calculations, Chicago now has $30.04 millon (less than Nets) to sign 2 FA and Miami has $29.67 if you assume DWade would sign a max contract. They would have to trade Beasley to get Bosh/LeBron a Max contract.
Part of me wants Hump traded today...
To make a statement to the rest of the league.
by rundmc00 on Jun 30, 2010 8:38 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Not necessary.
After doing cap space projections, unlike what we have been told, Nets are already ahead of Chicago (Knicks are irrelevant) and only Beasley is traded or Bosh/Wade/LeBron suddenly don’t care about their egos, Nets are in better shape that Miami.
The media is starting to recognize Nets are an almost equal player with distinct advantages.
What the media hasn't figured out is that Favors/DJames, Hump, TWill also have real value.
So far all they acknowledge when comparing to Chicago is Brook and Devin and sometimes CLee.
With future picks considered, and considering Proky WILL pay luxury tax (he just payed 3 million yesterday),
then Nets should look better than Chicago (even not considering the Jordan problem).
got to go; chat later.
I don't think that we should rush
Make sure that James is on board first, and then scramble to get the necessary space for Bosh. We are pretty much right there, and an S&T could 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 30, 2010 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Great Post
Thanks! So basically the Nets have to gauge the situation because Bosh may be willing to take a lil less this year. By the way, do you think all these teams can offer a huge signing bonus that the Nets can? I heard the Bulls owner is cheap… What is the signing bonus the Nets can offer? AND I just read on Hoopshype that the Nets are going to buyout Kris Humphries.
by corky_romano4life on Jun 30, 2010 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Bosh
Ric Bucher on ESPN saying today that Bosh demanding max in a sign and trade because he does not have the endorsement income LBJ and DWade have.
I don't blame him
if he comes here, he’ll be an international star. He has a neck that would put a giraffe’s to shame, so he’d be easily recognizable as well.
"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 30, 2010 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
If Miami Trades Beasley...
What in the world do they have? Ok so let’s say they keep Wade, sign LeBron and Bosh. Then then have 4 players. No center. A second year PG… TEAMS win championships, not 4 players. They have no bench, role players, no 6th man. This is just rediculous. In fact, I think Miami would be wayyy better off signing Wade, signing Boozer, and then use $15 million on Haslem, Ray Allen< Felton (don’t know if that’s all possible, but you get the idea). That way, they’d be building a TEAM.
by corky_romano4life on Jun 30, 2010 8:44 AM EDT reply actions
Toronto said they don't want Beasley on their team!!
They leaves Miami in the dark.
so would I
"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 30, 2010 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions
So many Office references in this thread
I’m waiting to be set up for a that’s what she said.
by Newark2Brooklyn on Jun 30, 2010 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Hey N2B, how about...
… Shaq for back up center. He’s big and wide!
by yankeesnets on Jun 30, 2010 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions
oh, it's coming...
…someone will slip up.
"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 30, 2010 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Perhaps we get Dirk
He’s a big, stretch 4. He’s known to open up space down low.
by yankeesnets on Jun 30, 2010 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions
He would really complement LeBron perfectly, since he knows just how to pound the hole
by Newark2Brooklyn on Jun 30, 2010 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions
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 30, 2010 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Steve Politi is wrong
He really thinks the Nets won’t have an answer if Lebron asks the question who will be running the team?
Does he honestly think they have all of these grandiose plans in place, only to stumble and drop the ball on “Who comes after Thorn?”
They have an answer. We just don’t know it.
Thorn/Proky maxing out for dynasty
Thorn/Proky is putting together a dynasty with mix of veteran superstars plus talented youngsters. This team is set for the next 5 years, even if Yi was the replacement GM he couldn’t screw this up.
I think he would to win a championship
He made enough money, Proky could slide him something on the side if he wants.
Melo
from Denver Post / TrueHoop
the team is prepared to trade Melo rather than let him walk as a free agent next summer, according to a source familiar with the negotiations."
And there's the reason why you don't dump all your players
Miami and New York now have no shot at him. Unless the Nuggets are excited about Eddy Curry and his expiring contract.
these teams are screwed...
…i hope that the smell of our exhaust fumes don’t choke them too much
"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 30, 2010 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions
some moron
On ESPN radio suggested te Knicks trade Eddy curry and Chandler for melo. Yeah, that’s gonna happen.
by NetsKiNG on Jun 30, 2010 11:18 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
They are desperate.
They (Knicks fans) have now realized that they won’t be hitting a home run in the next few weeks.
July 1st in this b***h wuzzzzup
-Proky and Hova
by NetsMets4Life on Jun 30, 2010 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
That's cool
According to that our only con is that we wont have Barclay’s Center for two years.
But, once again, people fail to realize that the Prudential Center is near brand-spankin-new, state-of-the-art, and flat out gorgeous.
The fact that people are saying the Nets being there for two years is a con, I don’t know what they are smoking.
July 1st in this b***h wuzzzzup
-Proky and Hova
by NetsMets4Life on Jun 30, 2010 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
johnhollinger
Knicks’ “three FAs will each take $5 mil/yr less because we’re the greatest place on Earth” strategy redefines the term dead on arrival.
i like him
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
Celtics
With Pierce and Allen as FAs, they must have enough to signa max free agent now. Maybe they sign Lebron and rename the team the LeBRondos.
TSN is Canada's ESPN
I’d be wary of that when reading or hearing anything said there.
'The Crossover' - a Nets and Knicks podcast. http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=268817312
Point taken.
I just thought it may have been some creative or wishful thinking on the part of a Raptors-slanted network, considering what happened last time their franchise player left lol.
'The Crossover' - a Nets and Knicks podcast. http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=268817312
This LeBatard...
was such a Heat fanboy on that ESPN “NBA FREE AGENCY SUMMIT” on the TV last night. Not surprised it is him reporting this at all. He is pulling this stuff out of a hat
July 1st in this b***h wuzzzzup
-Proky and Hova
by NetsMets4Life on Jun 30, 2010 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
that's a good way to put 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 30, 2010 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
That summit was embarrassing to watch
by Newark2Brooklyn on Jun 30, 2010 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
I thought at least Simmons would say something insightful...
It was giant load of BS
July 1st in this b***h wuzzzzup
-Proky and Hova
by NetsMets4Life on Jun 30, 2010 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions
The guys on 1st and 10 on ESPN, or whatever that show is called with Skip Bayless, they just praised the Nets new owner, and the whole team…… and they said the “Knicks are in BIG trouble.”
It was so refreshing to hear!
It also helped that they compared the Nets boldness to the Jets… JETS!
If I'm not mistaken...
….Skip Bayless has always said that we were in the running. Haven’t watched 1st and 10 in awhile though
"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 30, 2010 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
she was
Wasn’t that bad to look at though
"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 30, 2010 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Bayless is a blowhard
…but the times where he deviates from the general opinion, is usually when he is on the money.
"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 30, 2010 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions
wait wait wait
if Skip Bayless said it…it must not be true right?
we’re screwed.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
Look
All these reporters can say whatever they want… I’m boycotting ESPN until the players have signed. Chris Broussard makes me ill to my stomach.
Bottom line: We don’t need all the reporters saying good things; as long as we can get Proky, Jay-Z, Brett Yormark (don’t underestimate this guy he’s fabulous), Thorn, and Avery (who has plans to make LeBron better and happens to be the winningest coach in NBA History) in the same room to pitch to LeBron everything we’ve been discussing for the last 2 years, we’ve got a legitimate chance. Let’s just leave it at that because this can’t be healthy for us. Plus, I’m at work and need to focus on that as opposed to this nonsense. Oh, and one last thing: If I hear that Newark is the worst place to play in the NBA ONE MORE TIME I swear I might have a seizure.
by corky_romano4life on Jun 30, 2010 12:08 PM EDT reply actions
LeBron James VASTLY prefers Tom Thibodeau to Avery after the last five years, so NO chance we’ll get him OR Wade OR Bosh.
by diehardNFFLbarnone on Jun 30, 2010 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions
is this from an unnamed source?
"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 30, 2010 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions
who told you that?
Broussard? Ford?
Name your source.
"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 30, 2010 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
provide the link
and yes, that sound you hear is my snickering.
"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 30, 2010 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions
YOU WILL NOT BE SNICKERING TOMORROW!
by diehardNFFLbarnone on Jun 30, 2010 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I know I'm breaking Godwin's Law here
But I read this in the voice of this guy:
http://video.canadiancontent.net/43720662-family-guy-german-tour.html
by Newark2Brooklyn on Jun 30, 2010 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
lol i boycotted ESPN years ago (except for actual sports games)
it makes your life ten times more enjoyable
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
BSPN
The total B.S. Network
"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 30, 2010 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Adrian Wojnarowski at YAHOO had it right: Article from Feb. 2009
The stars have aligned: Read please
I remember that article
He was on point from over a year ago.
July 1st in this b***h wuzzzzup
-Proky and Hova
by NetsMets4Life on Jun 30, 2010 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions
But that was while we still had Frank, who would even be more appealing to James than Avery after the last five years.
by diehardNFFLbarnone on Jun 30, 2010 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Where do you get this stuff?
Have you been talking to LeBron or are you still bitter that we didn’t (smartly) pick up ya boy Mike Brown??
by JohnFromLongIsland on Jun 30, 2010 12:34 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Why in the WORLD do you think LeBron would prefer Frank over Avery (and Mitchell)???
July 1st in this b***h wuzzzzup
-Proky and Hova
by NetsMets4Life on Jun 30, 2010 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Because he wants a different style of play, THAT’S WHY!
by diehardNFFLbarnone on Jun 30, 2010 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Are you apart of LBJ's entourage?
Because otherwise, how do you know this?
"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 30, 2010 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Why does everyone say Noah is so good.
When everyone says the bulls talent they say ‘’Rose and Noah’‘.
Noah is a nice player who’s an energy player, a god rebounder and a good defender, but I see him just as a less version of Anderson Varejo who happens to be on the Cavs.
If Joakim Noah is your second to best on your team you got issues.
All my knicks buddies
are off their wagon. They vehemently defend joe johnson as the only other deserving max contract behind Lebron.
by HabPSU on Jun 30, 2010 2:03 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Woj will be on Joe and Evan in a few minutes
I just got back from my car, anyone who can listen to it plz give us some details….
and btw, Knicks fans are calling up in full force, making fools out of themselves. i don’t know why Evan holds back but hey, he has a job 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."
thx for the correction
"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 30, 2010 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Realgm is reporting Amare and Gay are (Confident) the Backup Plan..Pretty Much what we expected
Now another thing IF we get Lebron and amare goes back to Phx and Bosh to Mia
Should we get Boozer or Lee with Lebron
Which duo wins right away Lebron/Boozer or Lebron/Lee
"Avery Johnson: Erase to Replace"
LeBron IS NOT COMING HERE. HE WANTS THIBODEAU HANDS DOWN NO IFS ANDS OR BUTS ABOUT IT!
by diehardNFFLbarnone on Jun 30, 2010 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
that's just spamming dude
not unless you’re Lebron pretending to be a poster, there is no way to verify this “report”.
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