Dumars: "Not Interested" in Nets' Job But There's Serious Talk with Bower
by Net Income on Jul 5, 2010 10:21 PM EDT
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PrintThe Nets may be interested in Joe Dumars, but Joe Dumars is not interested in the Nets.
The Pistons GM Issued a statement Monday, effectively cutting off speculation that he will replace Rod Thorn when the long time president of basketball operations steps down July 15.
"In response to today's media reports regarding the New Jersey Nets, I can say that I do not have any interest in a basketball operations position with the Nets," said Dumars in the statement. "My priority is to continue leading the Pistons' basketball operations efforts and putting together a team that is ready to compete and get back on track next season."
Hornets GM Jeff Bower, on the other hand, confirmed that he has spoken with the Nets. Fred Kerber described the talks as "serious on both sides". Still in the picture: Thunder GM Sam Presti and the Nets "GM in waiting" Bobby Marks.
- Dumars not interested in Nets' GM job - ESPN
- Nets shift their wait to GM hunt - Fred Kerber - New York Post
- The Nets GM Search: Ten Requirements - Dave D'Alessandro - Star-Ledger
- Dumars Out Of Nets Search To Replace Rod - Fred Kerber - New York Post Nets Blog
- Joe D. Says No to Nets - Al Iannazzone - In the 'Zzone
- Dumars says he has no interest in Nets job - Dave D'Alessandro - Nets Blast
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That's okay, Darko.
We’re not interested.
by TWilliAM on Jul 5, 2010 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Marks or Presti...
Someone please tell me we are not interested in Bower. Kerber did say that Bower is the underdog and Woj said Marks is gaining traction in the organization. The two guys I trust about the Nets.
by rundmc00 on Jul 5, 2010 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Thank God
Stay in Mo Town we’ll be ok
by Hollywoodnet on Jul 5, 2010 10:24 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
New title:
Nets fans: “Not Interested” in Dumars
by AriGold31 on Jul 5, 2010 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Let's hear about Presti...
We have had really good coaching hires so I will hope the same goes for the GM.
by rundmc00 on Jul 5, 2010 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
nets fans not interested in Dumars
so this is a win win
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
by Gina on Jul 5, 2010 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
its sad that our standards have sunken so low
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
Gina >>>>> Thorn ;-)
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
by dmitchell624 on Jul 5, 2010 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
ok maybe not Thorn ;-)
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
by dmitchell624 on Jul 5, 2010 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
big win win
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
by dmitchell624 on Jul 5, 2010 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
yes can you change the title to the thread: "Nets fans “Not Interested” in Dumars" it makes more sense
by logik155 on Jul 5, 2010 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
How about...
Nets fans not interested in Dumars but even less interested in Bower.
by rundmc00 on Jul 5, 2010 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
NO THANK YOU DUMARS
we didn’t want you anyway. i haven’t heard a single nets fan say otherwise.
by slydaaave on Jul 5, 2010 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
presti, pritchard or marks would be great choices
by jaydee2327 on Jul 5, 2010 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Pritchard is not in the equation...
Iam so glad Avery hates Bower.
by rundmc00 on Jul 5, 2010 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Despite Avery Johnson’s tantrums, Hornets Jeff Bower remains strong candidate for Nets. Assistant GM Bobby Marks also getting strong look. about 2 hours ago via web
http://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/17829960992
poor track record: check
clashes with coach: check
sign me up
by ddyyzz on Jul 5, 2010 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
WTF would we be after Bower?
Does he have naked pictures of Thorn or something?
And how could you bering on a GM that Avery does not like...
That would be stupid.
by rundmc00 on Jul 5, 2010 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
STEP YOUR TANTRUM GAME UP AVERY
DO IT FOR US LITTLE GENERAL
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
I was wondering, if Thorn is holding 2 positions, would Nets be hiring 2 people?
Would there still be a “President of Basketball Operations” or would Marks become “President” and thus the Boss of the new GM?
And why can’t Rod just stay on until free agency is over and a new GM is in place?
What is so special about July 15?
Is Rod even getting a Salary at this time?
Over Bower everyone day of the week...
Let’s get news about Presti.
by rundmc00 on Jul 5, 2010 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
don't we need both GM and Pres of Basketball Ops?
couldn’t we have both Presti/Prichard & Marks?
Marks is VP
Sam Presti for the Pres. of Basketball Ops ans Pritchard as our GM.
by jasperjarrod on Jul 5, 2010 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I still cannot believe we are considering Bower...
Why hire Avery, Mitchell, Popeye and Larry K then sign Bower.
The guy is horrible!
by rundmc00 on Jul 5, 2010 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I cant see Presti leaving, even for the $
The way he has run that OKC organization, what would he be saying if he left a small market team like that for the money when the organization is trying to lock down the next NBA superstar in Durant and convince him to not do the same.
by Greg Brzozowski on Jul 6, 2010 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
i havent heard anything on pritchard yet
by jaydee2327 on Jul 5, 2010 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
he's not considered for the job..
which is surprising i suppose
by atec on Jul 5, 2010 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
can someone please explain why in the world
we are connected to Bowers? Like how did his name even come up? Did they pull names out of a hat?
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
by Gina on Jul 5, 2010 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Exactly...
DO NOT HIRE BOWER. NETS FANS UNITE!!!!
by rundmc00 on Jul 5, 2010 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Anyone else sensing we are about to take a turn for the worse if this guy Bowers is hired. He has a poor track record and the coach doesnt like him. WTf are you doing Thorn!!
Presti!!!
by power_njerz on Jul 5, 2010 11:44 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Thank God!
Dumars has made some of the worst GM moves in recent memory.
Remember it was Joe Dumars who selected Darko Milicic with the second pick back in the 2003 draft passing on Carmello, Wade, Bosh, etc.
Also, it was Joe Dumars who signed the worst 2 contracts in free agency last year….Ben Gordon for about $60 Mil and Charlie Villaneuvawas grossly overpaid too.
Hey Joe Dumars, you might be one of the worst GM’s in all of basketball….we never wanted your sorry ass anyway!
by jonnyplastic@yahoo.com on Jul 5, 2010 11:48 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
He is Einstein next to Bow Wow...
I would be so turned off to the Nets if Jeff is the guy.
by rundmc00 on Jul 5, 2010 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Oh Yeah, I Almost Forgot...
Joe Dumars is also the GM that traded away their franchise PG (Chauncey Billups) for a washed up Allen Iverson. How did that turn out?
The Pistons will be among the lottery teams for at least the next 4 years or so…they are going completely backwards fast. Joe Dumars and his bone headed moves are the main reason the Pistons organization is in complete free fall mode.
by jonnyplastic@yahoo.com on Jul 6, 2010 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Joe Dumars also got them a championship
and 6 consecutive conference finals. And the Billups trade was for Allen Iverson’s expiring contract.
he also failed to adequately address any of their holes after that championship
or build any type of reliable bench or acquire any type of role players. The biggest reason they fell apart is that their starting 5 was forced to play so many minutes over the course of the season and in the post season because they had virtually no bench.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
THANK GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
One bullet dodged folks
"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."
I'm starting to think that there are not many good GMs available...
And while we don’t like Bower, he is probably a middle of the pack guy and is very interested. If Presti does not come to NJ, I am not sure that there are many choices better than Bower but I would much rather give Marks a shot.
Maybe Bower is in the mix because of his Paul ties.
then why not just stick with Marks
this just makes no sense, for a team preaching big splashes and major change to put a middle of the road gm at best in charge.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
yeah I don't get it
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
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