Stephen Graham Awaits His Fate
by Net Income on Dec 22, 2011 1:57 AM EST
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PrintGetting laid off on Christmas Eve sounds much like Dickens "A Christmas Carol". Only this year, Billy King could be Scrooge and Stephen Graham, Bob Cratchit. The Nets must decide by Saturday whether to dump Graham and save themselves $1.1 million, money that could be used for cap space...at the least.
Graham realizes what's going on. "You’ve got guarantees, ups and downs, ins and outs, but the only thing you can do is stay positive, stay in prayer and let it handle itself,' he told Colin Stephenson. The way it works is Graham has a non-guaranteed contract that will pay him $1.1 million this season. It only becomes guaranteed if he is on the roster when the NBA season begins on Christmas Day.
- Nets' Stephen Graham hopes to be on the roster on Christmas - Colin Stephenson - Star-Ledger
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it's not guaranteed, he shouldnt be upset
if he’s not in the roster by start of the season. He can only blame himself.
We need every cap space we can accumulate for flexibility.
I still believe we can do IT !
by faNETicS on Dec 22, 2011 2:04 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions
I wouldn't say he has to blame himself
by all accounts he worked very hard to get this far and is a good guy. fact is it’s a very competitive league and it’s a business, which is why he’ll get cut. he played 6 years in one of the top pro sports leagues in the world though, certainly nothing to be ashamed of.
by sheepareevil on Dec 22, 2011 3:08 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
1000% Agreed.
Calling our guys bums as people do thread after thread is so very lame.
Cmon, Man, it's Christmas!
It should be, Merry Christmas, Steve, then say bye bye , Steve, good luck to you and a happy new year!
by OMFG on Dec 22, 2011 2:05 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Where it is possible to put Petro?
I don't speak English
by RussianNets on Dec 22, 2011 2:23 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Orlando's bench
RIP baby. I love you forever. Our dream of seeing D12 with the Nets is getting closer.
by lupojohn3 on Dec 22, 2011 2:29 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
with avery he does not ride the bench
avery will continue to play him big minutes because he hustles so much in practice avery thinks that will translate into him being even Brandon Rush good.
The realist keepin it real amongst the surrealists
I was in Baghdad before these little B.G.'s was in they daddy-bags.
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Dec 22, 2011 2:26 AM EST up reply actions
I don't think that's the case
I think that Avery just used him to send a message to the rest of the team, saying that if you’re underperforming or not putting out the effort, that’s he’s not afraid to send out STEPHEN GRAHAM to replace you!
deshawn stevenson, keith bogans
or Stephen Graham?
guys lets be real, forget all the image problems deshawn has, he’s a vet, just won a ring, bow downs to no man on the court, and has declined from being a consistent 15 ppg scorer into an occasional deep threat in the playoffs on the same stage where Ray Allen once had a 0-13 shooting performance
dont know bout you guys but a dude that posted a 4.4 PER last year in average minutes that has been on at least 5 teams in 7 years can be upgraded by just about anybody of NBA ilk
best of luck to graham the citizen but graham the NBA player needs to GTFO and give it up.
The realist keepin it real amongst the surrealists
I was in Baghdad before these little B.G.'s was in they daddy-bags.
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Dec 22, 2011 2:24 AM EST reply actions
If we get rid of Graham
does that free up more cap space? If so, how much?
RIP baby. I love you forever. Our dream of seeing D12 with the Nets is getting closer.
Haha, you sure?
The Nets must decide by Saturday whether to dump Graham and save themselves $1.1 million, money that could be used for cap space…at the least.
I think it's fine.
by NetsMets4Life on Dec 22, 2011 7:33 AM EST up reply actions
You did that much more politely than I would have.
Proud to hold season tickets to the only NBA team owned by a Russian oligarch.
by yellow fever on Dec 22, 2011 9:36 AM EST up reply actions
he will be picked up by Sacramento
Outlaw and Graham reunion!
by atec on Dec 22, 2011 2:34 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Dude has made millions playing ball.....and not doing it well
but they better let him go before Christmas, because that is the worst news to get on Christmas.
Dwight or Bust
Nets lose 33+ games this season.
Follow @Meer2Fly16
by Shameer1016 on Dec 22, 2011 2:37 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
He's a keeper.
"This isn’t fantasy or rotisserie basketball. Why would Denver want Outlaw? Would you?" - Al Iannazzone
I like him instead of DH
He’s tough and much cheaper. We can go all the way with this guy if they give him a chance.
As sad as it is
You’ve got to go Mr.Graham.
Deron's dunk , lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIvzqsBsyhQ
"This isn’t fantasy or rotisserie basketball. Why would Denver want Outlaw? Would you?" - Al Iannazzone
Thanks for everything Steve!
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
For his sake
I hope he gets the news before xmas eve. But, goodbye brother!
by djeterfan on Dec 22, 2011 7:22 AM EST via Android app reply actions
Please.
There is no more reason for him to be on this roster. Sign Stevenson and maybe AK and call it a season – until March.
I think it's fine.
Bye Graham
Hello Stevenson?
"Losing is the same as winning, only with fewer points." - Keith Van Horn (90s Nike commercial)
I will be the first to admit, i totally overrated our current roster...
We must improve quickly…
What for it to us?
I don't speak English
by RussianNets on Dec 22, 2011 8:13 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
It how many will receive?
I don't speak English
by RussianNets on Dec 22, 2011 8:32 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Just out of curiosity...
Вы являетесь действительно российскими? Или действительно ли это – характер?
We help each other with language studying
I don't speak English
by RussianNets on Dec 22, 2011 8:46 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Come on...
You know your boy enjoys the company of Russian woman. I had to culture myself.
Haven't graduated to three yet.
I’ll get there, though. I’m still young.
Finally i dont have to see that guy miss open shot.
Stevenson and ak 47
We would finally be able to play defense.
Need some D-12
@mviola24
by Mike Viola on Dec 22, 2011 8:30 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Im hearing its official
by DJ HeavyDuty on Dec 22, 2011 8:35 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Anyone know how much Stevenson costs us?
When can i get my Dwight Howard Brooklyn Nets Jersey?
by AmbassadorAmeer on Dec 22, 2011 8:38 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Nets need an identity.
Not only can Ak and stevenson play d.
They will hit open shots/at least draw a look from a defender.
What i mean is that when lopez and dwill r on floor right now. Only morrow makes u worry(not last night). So when they drew double teams and doshes it out to graham or outlaw they would miss.
If these guys come in. Now your 5 is dwill stevenson/Morrow, ak hump and brook. Defenses have to worry a bit
Need some D-12
@mviola24
by Mike Viola on Dec 22, 2011 8:38 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Agreed, We should add talents, not scrubs to fill in the roster.
Even we have Howard, we still need more talents.
can we stop with the AK talk
The guy isnt coming here. You’ve all read the reports that the Nets are barely in contact with him. Why do we always bring him up?
I love the Nets...too bad they don't love me...
by BEB on Dec 22, 2011 8:49 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Still not that high on this signing
The Nets need another SG or SF that Deron can pass the ball to and no the other guy can make a play as well. As in handle the ball and be able to create a shot for themselves or someone else. Really we need an Iggy/Granger/Gay/SJax.. even AK.
Having shooters is nice and all, but it means nothing if no else is competent enough to get them an open look and then the ball, other than one player on the roster.
D12 threads are slowing down, back to reality boys....
by kupalski on Dec 22, 2011 8:46 AM EST via mobile reply actions
patience is a virtue
Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready
by BrooklynNets12 on Dec 22, 2011 8:47 AM EST up reply actions
We would have won game last night if either Stevenson was on team or Hump was in game shape and playing.
Now at least we will have Stevenson.
Stefan Bondy
Nets have reached an agreement with Deshawn Stevenson and are signing him today, according to a source
41 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerr
no need to rush
he can be signed up to January 9 and he will be hurt until then.
"It's as sweet as it ever was, I'll tell you. Now, hopefully, we started something and we can win some more championships, but we're going to enjoy this one right now. Have a little champagne." --Julius Erving, May 12, 1976, ABA champion Nets locker room.
Agreed.
We need to showcase James so we can add him to the D12 trade
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Dec 22, 2011 9:10 AM EST up reply actions
Even if Nets get AK, DJames should get plenty of PT.
DJames is LeBron-lite.
I just puked in my mouth
Lebron? Lite?
When can i get my Dwight Howard Brooklyn Nets Jersey?
by AmbassadorAmeer on Dec 22, 2011 9:29 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
i understand we dont have to rush
but i assume that means that BK is looking at other options to keep AK as last choice.
I agree with the Knicks commentators last night
The NYK has this sense of comraderie, that’s what we need, I felt like Stat and Chandler was bullying us all night and we were just taking it. I guess its hard to have that sense when all our players are either trade bait or on a one year deal…
by kupalski on Dec 22, 2011 8:51 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Does anyone know the terms of Udoka's contract?
Maybe Nets have time to waive him if it is partially guaranteed.
Hopefully BK thought of that when he was signed. Could it be a Jan. 1 or Feb. 1 deadline with say only $100,000 guaranteed? With his mother passing, maybe Nets will give him more time.
I could not find date .
But according to New York Post it is non guaranteed.
when did his mom die?
Recently?
I love the Nets...too bad they don't love me...
by BEB on Dec 22, 2011 8:59 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
A couple of weeks ago.
That’s why he wasn’t here when camp started and was signed a few days later.
NetsDaily.com
Agreed,
He should be low $ and replace either Graham or Udoka. I guess it all depends on if we go after AK47 also.
It is probably up to DWill.
I think we would have too many guards, and not enough bigs.
Possitives from last night
I doubt it very much that Morrow will ever give us an 0-10 night again.
We will prob never turn in a 14-28 FT night again either. You have to like it that we got to the line that much though. shows we are being aggressive.
Hump just signed and needs to get into gameshape. That should only take a week.
Petro actually looked decent last night. Maybe him being the 1st guy in the gym when the lockout ended wasnt BS.
Marshon is getting his feet under him. You can tell he is thinking to much instead of just playing. He will only get better as the year goes on. You have to be impressed by his soft, shooters touch
Shawne Williams hasnt played yet. Graham and Idoka will NOT be in the regular season rotation.
Lopez looks like he did his 1st 2 years. He was in foul trouble last night but he is playing much more agressive.
Damion James might not be a top level talent but he plays with alot of energy. He was the best Net on the court last night.
Farmar didnt play last night either. He is the better backup to Gaines.
Stevenson wont play big minutes but will upgrade our perimeter defense. He will be good late in close games
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Dec 22, 2011 9:06 AM EST reply actions
I didn't read about it but saw it mentioned Did Brook hook up with Hakeem?
RE-SIGN THE HUMP!!!
The JETS/NETS are coming!
by MrBDown on Dec 22, 2011 9:54 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
would have heard more speculation by now...
I think he bummed in on the bench.
Thumb down...
Release the tigers
Jet Black Ninja
8 > 3
by NJNM on Dec 22, 2011 9:16 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions
It’s a 16 man roster at the moment.
PG: Deron Williams, Jordan Farmar, Sundiata Gaines
SG: Anthony Morrow, DeShawn Stevenson, MarShon Brooks
SF: Damion James, Shawne Williams, Stephen Graham, Ime Udoka
PF: Kris Humphries, Shelden Williams, Dennis Horner, Jordan Williams
C: Brook Lopez, Johan Petro
We only have to make one cut. While it’s possible multiple people go, I’d expect Udoka or even Horner to get cut before Graham.
Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352
I think Avery will start his defenders.
PG: Deron Williams, Jordan Farmar, Sundiata Gaines
SG: DeShawn Stevenson, MarShon Brooks
SF: Damion James, Anthony Morrow, Ime Udoka
PF: Kris Humphries, Shawne Williams, Jordan Williams
C: Brook Lopez, Shleden Williams, Johan Petro
Critical Success!
Andrew bynum
put up a great game, not good
by Prash Ramani on Dec 22, 2011 9:19 AM EST via Android app reply actions
He puts up great games from time to time
but he has 3 lousy games for every good one, just like Odom
And he his not built for this years hectic schedule.
Just like 1/2 of the Knicks starters.
and lopez...
Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready
by BrooklynNets12 on Dec 22, 2011 9:42 AM EST up reply actions
it's the oposite with Lopez
for every 3 good games, he has 1 lousy one. And let’s not forget the immense amount of roster and coaching changes that he’s dealt with too, compared to the same core being in place for years with the Lakers, yet Bynum and Odom still could not find any consistency.
Bondy is tweeting the Stevenson and the Nets have agreed to a deal
and that the signing will be official today
Yup saw it live
Thought it was a pretty clean block
by djeterfan on Dec 22, 2011 9:38 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
my thoughts on last night
- Shelden WIlliams stinks
*Morrow cannot handle the ball on a fast break
*Hump is clearly our 3rd best player
*DWill looked good the few times he was at the 2 spot
*Petro actually looked ok
*Tyson Chandler is not the beast the Knix think he is
Hump is our 3rd best player?
You got that from 3min of preseason play?
Were we watching the same game?
Hump was completely lost, blew defensive assignments, couldn’t grab the few rebounds that he could have gotten… etc.
by Proballxx on Dec 22, 2011 9:32 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
he still might be our 3rd best player once hes back in shape...
Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready
by BrooklynNets12 on Dec 22, 2011 9:44 AM EST up reply actions
I take it that Petro didn't try to steal the ball from any Nets players as in game 1?
Petro is out to prove something. Since he isn’t going to get traded in the next couple of months (Nets have to save picks and cash assets) we should lay off of him for now.
Guys,
Didn’t want to even open ND after yesterday’s defeat. Was upset enough with the loss itself. But let me tell you, especially those who scream “OMG EVRYTHING IS LOST THIS TEAM IS A TOAST”. Let’s give it a time. At least 10 games or so. Knicks are supposed to be 2nd or 3rd best team in the east and 2 times we lost them we only crumbled in the 4th. From the positive side of view: James is developing nicely and making strong statement for rock solid starter, Lopez, having an ugly game, manages to score 15 and grab 9, we’re hanging in there with Morrow shooting 0 for 100 and our rookie has a heart of a champion. Add Shawne Williams, Deshawn Stevenson and conditioned Hump and we can go to war.
Have faith.
PO is doable.
sacramento, miami, pheonix?
Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready
by BrooklynNets12 on Dec 22, 2011 9:33 AM EST up reply actions
Farmar for Lebron....BOOK IT!!!
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Dec 22, 2011 9:35 AM EST reply actions
Lopez actually played well.
Considering foul trouble agains a solid front line.
In 22 min he did 15 pts 9 rebs and a block.
Per 36 thats 23 pts 13 reb 2 blk. Solid.
So bynum did it against big who play no defense
Need some D-12
@mviola24
by Mike Viola on Dec 22, 2011 9:35 AM EST via mobile reply actions
the foul trouble
wait not even so much the foul trouble but how he obtained those fouls….
IT WAS “bad” fouls, like loose ball fouls / reaching fouls.
sup dancer you on twitter??
My lil man.....can't tell me god don't exist.
by killa kadafi191 on Dec 22, 2011 9:39 AM EST up reply actions
The officiating was bad
His 2nd foul should not have been called. It was an illegal screen but there was nothing illegal about it. His 4th foul was much of the same. He went up for a rebound against Chandler, they both had the ball in their hands yet Lopez was called for the foul, and he had better position too. Those were at least 2 fouls that should not have been called.
we need another scoring option badly
I didnt see the whole game but geez when deron and brook are out of the game, we look like a d league team. We need a wing scorer. Brooks as much as i love him and hope he can be that, just isnt ready to handle that role yet and hes our BENCH scorign option which is somethign we also need.
by 1stnamelastname on Dec 22, 2011 9:38 AM EST reply actions
Here is Deshawn Stevenson's girl Samantha Fox
think she was demoted to baby’s mama though
My lil man.....can't tell me god don't exist.
by killa kadafi191 on Dec 22, 2011 9:39 AM EST reply actions
i guess this is his type
a girl i knew was messing with him at the time he was on the wizards. She was tatted up just like this one.
by 1stnamelastname on Dec 22, 2011 9:41 AM EST up reply actions
You and I have different tastes in women, Killa...
You find that chick attractive?
I don’t.
who said she was attractive
all she got is a bubble. she has man hands and her face is ughhhhhh
My lil man.....can't tell me god don't exist.
by killa kadafi191 on Dec 22, 2011 9:43 AM EST up reply actions
nawwww
she got a butt on her that’s the only thing. I hate skinny woman with no shape. I just thought it was funny she tatted like him
My lil man.....can't tell me god don't exist.
by killa kadafi191 on Dec 22, 2011 9:45 AM EST up reply actions
The biggest thing I took from last nights game...
Is the fact that no matter what happens with Dwight Howard…we need a starting sg or sf that is a real scoring threat and can drive to the hoop. We need someone to take the scoring pressure off of D-Will. He can’t just dump the ball in to Lopez (for now) or Dwight (hopefully) every possession. We need the presence of a player who can drive to the hoop so we don’t become a jump shooting team.
2.5 mill......nice
WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
As reported by NY-NJ outlets, DeShawn Stevenson agrees to 1-year pact with Nets. The deal will pay him $2.5M for season, lsource tells Y!
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Dec 22, 2011 9:43 AM EST reply actions
beautiful
I support the Giants like bras support Kim Kardashian's boobs. It can be a struggle, we've had some jiggles, but we're still firm.
by BigBlueIntervention on Dec 22, 2011 9:45 AM EST up reply actions
Is stevenson gonna start at the 3???
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Dec 22, 2011 9:44 AM EST reply actions
Welcome aboard, Mr. Lincoln.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2508/3962793167_0f40f1c08d.jpg
Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352
*that should have been a picture
Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352
maybe someone can explain
what does honest abe have to do with bloodz?
My lil man.....can't tell me god don't exist.
by killa kadafi191 on Dec 22, 2011 9:47 AM EST up reply actions
abe lincoln doesnt really
have anything to do with it its more about the number 5 Abe’s on the 5 dollar bill so i guess thats it
by Harlem630 on Dec 22, 2011 9:53 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Really like this pick-up.
If they add a depth three — it doesn’t even have to be AK, although he’s my preference — then I’ll be satisfied.
Shawne?
Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352
I think Extra E was a little bit of a fluke.
Not sold on him.
Nick Young?
Couldn’t we have picked up Nick Young (6ft 7)…he would have done well with Deron on the side.
He got signed for like 3.2 million bahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!
Nick Young is horrible. The guy puts up empty stats, doesn’t even pretend to play defense, and has absolutely no interest in getting his teammates involved. It’s easy to like the guy off a quick glance at his stat sheet, but when you actually watch him play, you want nothing to do with him.
Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352
When you take a deeper look at his stats, he’s not even that though. 1.2 assists to 1.4 turnovers, really? For a guard? I get that he’s not a PG, but that’s still atrocious. Then, despite being 6’7", he can only grab 2.7 rpg in 32 mpg?
Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352
He got signed on the cheap
because he’s a RFA. If the Nets offered him any kind of contract, the Wizards would have matched and kept him. His 1yr QO is meaningless in that sense, b/c if the Nets offered him any 1yr deal, the Wizards would have matched
Can stevenson be included in a trade????
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Dec 22, 2011 9:49 AM EST reply actions
I want the nets to keep him
My lil man.....can't tell me god don't exist.
by killa kadafi191 on Dec 22, 2011 9:52 AM EST up reply actions
if signed before opening day, yes
but not until March 1
march 1st. but he has no value other than being an expiring really
unless he`s just a filler
Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready
by BrooklynNets12 on Dec 22, 2011 9:54 AM EST up reply actions
anyone find this pickup fishy????
we’re pretty crowded at the backcourt right now….even if you wanna call stevenson a SF…which he isnt….theres dwill, farmar, gaines, morrow, brooks, stevenson….something has to be in the works….seems a little odd to me
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Dec 22, 2011 9:52 AM EST reply actions
exactly
we need a dude like this. I don’t care about what set he claim as long as he rep the name on the front of his jersey to the fullest
My lil man.....can't tell me god don't exist.
by killa kadafi191 on Dec 22, 2011 9:53 AM EST up reply actions
i do agree with you we need the D
but there is a glut at the 1/2 spots now….what im saying is someone must be getting moved
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Dec 22, 2011 9:57 AM EST up reply actions
Stevenson is immediately our best defensive guard. This move was a need.
Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352
The Knicks especially Amare and Chandler punked a few Net players last night.
Stevenson doesn’t back down from anyone. I respect that!
J-Kidd to D-Will
I wouldn't
not with his contract, or his performance last season with CP3 dealing him the ball
hell yea
My lil man.....can't tell me god don't exist.
by killa kadafi191 on Dec 22, 2011 9:53 AM EST up reply actions
Nets_PR Nets PR Dept.
The Nets have waived Stephen Graham.
by Bignetfaan on Dec 22, 2011 9:55 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
J-Kidd to D-Will
Addition by subtraction
Colin Stephenson
Nets waive swingman Stephen Graham: 29-year-old’s contract would have been guaranteed on Christmas bit.ly/tEqch4
3 minutes ago
by 1stnamelastname on Dec 22, 2011 10:33 AM EST reply actions
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