Kris Humphries Looking For A Fresh Start
by NetsDaily on Dec 7, 2011 6:18 PM EST
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PrintKim Kardashian and her family are painting a pretty unflattering picture of him right now, but Kris Humphries has no choice but to just get back on the basketball court and do what he was doing before he met the the reality star.
And he's also hired top Hollywood divorce lawyers to help get his marriage "annulled".
He charges that Kardashian defrauded him into thnking she was in it for love.
On Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski caught up with Humphries, who is working out in Minnesota and waiting for the free agency dominoes to fall, so that he can find out where he'll be playing this season.
"I approach my job, my life, in the same way that I’ve always done here," Humphries told Woj. "I’ve always been putting in the time. That’s my life. That’s what I do."
Woj writes that the Nets would like to keep Humphries, but they're chasing Nene and Tyson Chandler first.
- Kris Humphries trying to move past Kim Kardashian - Adrian Wojnarowski - Yahoo!
- Humphries uses the f-word - C.J. - Minneapolis Star-Tribune
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Hope Nets have enough $$ to have a Nene/Chandler=Humphries=Lopez big rotation.
@ HowardBeckNYT
Deal done, source says. NBA is back.
-November 26th, 3:17 am.
by Andy. on Dec 7, 2011 4:52 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
exactly what I was thinking
Lopez, Chandler and Humphries off the bench would be a great big man rotation. don’t forget the rook Jordan Williams too
http://www.hoopsworld.com/dwight-howard-spells-it-out-for-orlando/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dwight-howard-spells-it-out-for-orlando&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=twitterfeed
this is what happend in the meeting with dwight
i guess...
…orlando didn’t learn from the Cleveland debacle. For all intent and purposes, I’d like to see D12 stay in Orlando. Nets can get pieces around DWill that’ll satisfy him. Would be a big “win” for the NBA to have CP3 traded to a team that makes sense for the Hornets and CP3 is fine with; to have DWill stay with Nets; to have D12 stay in Orlando.
that sounds good
But whatever we do, we have to be decisive and aggressive. Either trade for Dwight now, or sign Chandler/Nene.
will see what happens
people forget that even if we dont get dwight we still have Lopez hes a good center young and didnt missed a game in 3 years hes kind of iron man
Just Brook is not nearly enough to keep Deron
We have to make the playoffs and at least get to the second round. Everyone knows Brook is good, but we need another big piece and additional role players.
We don't have to go to the second round, if for example we lose to Miami in round 1.
Just need to have upside.
If we lose to Miami in the first round
that means we were an 8 seed. I just don’t see that being enough with Deron. That’s why i believe the future of this franchise for the next decade can be decided by getting or not getting Dwight. Dwight makes us contenders instantly, Nene/Chandler get us closer but we would still need a Gay/Grander/Smith type to fill the roster out.
I'd love to have Humphries back. If it weren’t for his post-up deficiencies, he'd be in our minds as a potential starter.
He can still be somewhat of an Omer Asik type.
by OTRWaldo on Dec 7, 2011 4:53 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Asik type?
I see no comparison at all bro but I do like Asik and Humphries’ game tho
Absolutely Disgraceful......
After the tremendous effort that Hump put out last year he gets treated like this……I’m fine with Nene or Chandler on the Nets but Hump should be the teams 1st priority……..Total lack of integrity……..At least make the guy an offer….C’mon……
by NetFan48 on Dec 7, 2011 4:55 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
I think they will offer him the same time as with the big FA's..
But the priority are those FA’s that is not from here.. And i think the hump knows and understands it..
by njason21 on Dec 7, 2011 8:55 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
+1
the grass is greener on the other side
Absolutely Disgraceful……
After the tremendous effort that Hump put out last year he gets treated like this……I’m fine with Nene or Chandler on the Nets but Hump should be the teams 1st priority……..Total lack of integrity……..At least make the guy an offer….C’mon……
"I define passion as extreme emotion."
When you have to shoot, shoot don't talk.
I think the Nets are concerned with just the big free agents for now
Once they know who they’ve got, they’ll start talking to Hump
Though I’d like him off the bench no matter who we get, especially if we get Nene
I would sign Humphries first…before teams get desperate and throw more money at him.
@ HowardBeckNYT
Deal done, source says. NBA is back.
-November 26th, 3:17 am.
agreed
throw him a 6m/yr offer or something. even if we get Nene or Chandler, Hump would be the perfect first big off the bench.
by sheepareevil on Dec 7, 2011 5:10 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
the thing with that plan is
What if they strike out on their first, second and third options? Meanwhile guy’s like Hayes go elsewhere…
Wonder if they could have afforded Hayes along with their second or third option?
Probably so..AND they still have the option to bring Humps back./rant
I think the Nets are concerned with just the big free agents for now
Once they know who they’ve got, they’ll start talking to Hump
Though I’d like him off the bench no matter who we get, especially if we get Nene
"I define passion as extreme emotion."
When you have to shoot, shoot don't talk.
I would LOVE hump off the bench
Official member of the I Love You Jerry25 Club
by phatman00 on Dec 7, 2011 4:56 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Players are starting to agree with teams
Chuck Hayes signs with Kings for 4 years 20 million
Thats a bargain…
Hump should get the same.
@ HowardBeckNYT
Deal done, source says. NBA is back.
-November 26th, 3:17 am.
he should get more...
only 26 years old…I’ll put my guess between $6-8 million per year over 4 years.
The bar has been set
I say he offer Hump 5/30
Starting at 5m.
What are maximum raises these days?
8.5% with bird rights or something?
How much without?
by Jack Handy Jr on Dec 7, 2011 5:15 PM EST up reply actions
I'd give the hump the MLE
In Prokhorov & Billy King WE TRUST.
8 > 3
DH12 OR BUST!
Official Member of the "Travis OutLOL Society". 5 years, 35 Million Dollars worth of lulz.
With Nets fans and Hump, I think it's just a case of the grass is greener on the other side.
If there was a PF who averaged 10.0 PTS and 10.4 REB on another team on 52.7% FG% that was 2nd in the league in total rebound percentage, we would be dying to sign him.
Especially if said player had little to no interest on the FA market.
The Nets should definitely keep this guy.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
by Maxyboy on Dec 7, 2011 4:57 PM EST reply actions 15 recs
I'd take hump over Chandler
Younger, and probably Cheaper while Stats are fairly simmilar, actually Hump has slight edge with reb/points in lesser minutes.
Nene or David West (subject to health) are different conversation
by Freddie Sandjaja on Dec 7, 2011 9:16 PM EST up reply actions
Given his age and likely way lower contract
I think Hump would be a more desirable piece for ORL than Nene making the max.
Dont forget they still have Bass
That’d be a good front line
by djeterfan on Dec 7, 2011 5:19 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
UMMM IN THIS VERY SHORT SIGNING PERIOD WAITING IS NOT AN OPTION
IF WE DO LAND NENE, WE ABSOLUTELY NEED HUMP
AS LONG AS WE GET A HANDSHAKE DEAL IN PLACE SOMEONE HAS TO REBOUND
RE-SIGN THE HUMP!!!
The JETS/NETS are coming!
Tyson, Hump & AK
I think that’s possible.
by Andres B on Dec 7, 2011 5:10 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
top 5 in the east
In Prokhorov & Billy King WE TRUST.
8 > 3
DH12 OR BUST!
Official Member of the "Travis OutLOL Society". 5 years, 35 Million Dollars worth of lulz.
by Claud on Dec 7, 2011 5:11 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
dwill
In Prokhorov & Billy King WE TRUST.
8 > 3
DH12 OR BUST!
Official Member of the "Travis OutLOL Society". 5 years, 35 Million Dollars worth of lulz.
I'd honestly be fine with either, but I'm leaning toward Nene cuz he can score. I just dont wanna strike out.
by devin34harris on Dec 7, 2011 5:15 PM EST up reply actions
Tyson at what price though?
2010-2011 = acquire an All-Star via cap space as Thorn himself said
2011-2012 = make the playoffs without hindering future flexibility
2012 off-season = sign the second All-Star
2012-2013 = make a run for the championship
Mission accomplished thus far.
didn't see this in new CBA
_ The amount teams can pay toward buying an international player out of his contract is increased by $25,000 each season ($525,000 in year 1 of the CBA, $550,000 in year 2, etc.), and the rule now also applies to American players who are playing overseas.
Anything that lets Nets spend more and show Proky’s pockets can’t hurt.
and why would we do that?
VC
then RJ
Now KMART?
What’s next, Twin? Curly? Jkidd? lol
In Prokhorov & Billy King WE TRUST.
8 > 3
DH12 OR BUST!
Official Member of the "Travis OutLOL Society". 5 years, 35 Million Dollars worth of lulz.
i like hump and he could do a lot off the bench
just gotta wonder how much of his stat inflation was due to brook’s ineptitude
dwill to howard -> kidd to kmart 2.0
In his first year with NJ,
He had an 18.0% TRB% – 26.7 DRB% & 10.0 ORB% 8.1 PTS 6.4 REB in 20.6 Minutes
This year – 22.1 & TRB& – 32.2 DRB% & 12.5 ORB% 10.0 PTS & 10.4 REB in 27.9 Minutes
Career – He has an 18.0% TRB% – 24.7 DRB% & 11.7 ORB% 5.6 PTS & 4.7 REB
He has always been a good rebounder. Is it that unfathomable that he made improvements in Avery’s system with more playing time?
He could definitely recreate the PTS & REB production with D-Will IMO. The rebounding percentages might go slightly down, but he is still an elite rebounder.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
One thing to think about: the lakers and clippers have both spoken with Orlando about Dwight and that information was leaked
The nets obviously have spoken to Orlando but that information has not been leaked…..
that silence is frightening though
it could either we pull off a franchise changing acquisition or we completely strike out. Billy King is either a genius or completely incompetent. that uncertainty is why we’re all so on edge…
another B issue in new CBA
_ Players can agree to wear a microphone for one nationally televised game per month, one locally televised game per month, and up to two playoff games per round, and no player can be subject to discipline for content captured as a result of wearing a microphone.
To bad Nets won’t get a chance to wear the mic this season.
again, LINKS
"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.
I really dont see a SF that I like in Free agency.... AK47, PRINCE, BUTLER are crap
I guess the only one that’s decent is battier but he won’t come here.. we need to make a trade for a 3.
Sign TC or NENE and give the HUMP the MLE.
Amnesty Outlol and look for a trade
In Prokhorov & Billy King WE TRUST.
8 > 3
DH12 OR BUST!
Official Member of the "Travis OutLOL Society". 5 years, 35 Million Dollars worth of lulz.
No team will pay him $5M a year...
when they know that San Antonio will hold the bag for the difference. He will not get more than $2M – $2.5M a year… Book It!!
BEST OPTION AT SF IS RJ ON THE CHEAP MONEY SAVED GETS YKU HUMP AND NENE AND STILL LEAVES ROOM
RE-SIGN THE HUMP!!!
The JETS/NETS are coming!
Typing on a ipod app keyboard kinda crapppy
apologies if it upsets your sensibility. still passionate on my point of view though
RE-SIGN THE HUMP!!!
The JETS/NETS are coming!
Artest and RJ are ok options
I wish we could get Iggy or Jsmoove but we don’t have the pieces…
In Prokhorov & Billy King WE TRUST.
8 > 3
DH12 OR BUST!
Official Member of the "Travis OutLOL Society". 5 years, 35 Million Dollars worth of lulz.
forgot about ARTEST but he would be a good fit too and shore up our D
RE-SIGN THE HUMP!!!
The JETS/NETS are coming!
Would Hump take the 7 million
supposedly offered to Butler? Hump getting all the bench minutes behind a Brook-Nene frontcourt would be great. We’d be set with the bigs.
Unless AK’s willing to play for a discount, just get a cheap D-and-3 veteran SF, maybe somebody like Miami’s James Jones. That could allow for cap space for Hump.
Hump's Games after D-Will Trade
@SAS – 12 PTS on 6-13 Shooting 6 REB
@HOU – 13 PTS on 5-9 Shooting 11 REB
vs. PHX – 16 PTs on 8-15 shooting 15 REB
vs. TOR – 18 PTs on 8-14 shooting 17 REB
vs. TOR – 20 PTs on 8-17 shooting 17 REB
vs. GS – 11 PTs on 5-7 shooting 15 REB
vs. LAC – 19 PTs on 8-8 shooting 20 REB
vs. BOS – 16 PTs on 7-14 shooting 15 REB
vs. CHI – 13 PTs on 5-12 shooting 16 REB
@MIL – 10 PTs on 5-7 shooting 11 REB
@WSH – 18 PTs on 7-17 shooting 17 REB
@IND – 9 PTs on 4-8 shooting 14 REB
@CLE – 18 PTs on 6-14 shooting 23 REB
@ORL – 14 PTs on 6-10 shooting 10 REB
@ATL – 12 PTs on 6-8 shooting 5 REB
@HOU – 6 PTs on 3-10 shooting 13 REB
@NYK – 15 PTs on 5-10 shooting 14 REB
He doesn’t need the ball a lot to be effective and he is a very good rebounder. He also probably won’t cost as much as Butler and even if he did, I would give Hump 7 million way before Caron.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
by Maxyboy on Dec 7, 2011 5:28 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I enjoyed...
Hump vs. Blake
13pts on 5-7FG 12reb 3blks 0T0s
vs.
11pts on 5-8FG 3reb 0blks 3T0s
19pts on 8-8FG 20reb 0blks 4TOs
vs.
23pts on 9-18FG 9reb 1blk 2 TOs
Hump
averaged 14 points, 15 rebounds in February, was so incredibly valuable to this team
by BennyandtheNets on Dec 7, 2011 5:47 PM EST up reply actions
Iconic 'M*A*S*H' actor dies at 96
Col. Potter… RIP
by TakeFive on Dec 7, 2011 5:32 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I just realized something
don’t ever let AK and LeBron be on the same team. EVER.
unless you want another Delonte West scenario
Haven't you heard?
AK’s wife apparently lets him sleep with another woman once per year as per her approval.
LeBron’s mom apparently sleeps around.
Hellooooooo
by bronxbombers2 on Dec 7, 2011 6:10 PM EST up reply actions
at all the women in the world.. why would he pick lebron's mom? FAIL
In Prokhorov & Billy King WE TRUST.
8 > 3
DH12 OR BUST!
Official Member of the "Travis OutLOL Society". 5 years, 35 Million Dollars worth of lulz.
better question
what has Proky already done with Travis?
did anyone wonder why he is going to wait 10 days to practice?
i think a little trip to the Gulag is in order
by bronxbombers2 on Dec 7, 2011 5:38 PM EST up reply actions
lmao so true, he still didn't say what caused his hand injury
by devin34harris on Dec 7, 2011 5:39 PM EST up reply actions
training accident...hit a punching bag too hard
"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.
is it me or is today going REALLY slow...
It just seems like it’s dragging. not news wise, I’m expecting that tomorrow anyway. but 3 pm felt like 4 hours ago!
Hump+Nene/Chandler
Would give us a contender level big man rotation. Would love to re-sign him for a reasonable cost
Can someone answer this for me?
As it stands, right now, at this minute, how much cap do we have assuming we still have Outclaw? Obviously it will be 7mil more without him.
Okay so my thinking is
Amnesty the Crab
23 mil
Nene/Chandler (I’m growing more on Chandler, even though I have been backing Nene): hopefully no more than 12 or 13, but will probably be 14 or 15
Sign Hump for probably around 6 or 7
Can we get a decent SF for like 2 or 3 mil?
We’d have a fantastic big man rotation, but the wings would still leave so much to be desired
Oh right! Forgot about the bird rights
that’s a very good thing… so we really can’t wait on signing a SF. honestly, as terrible as this might sound, that might need to be our priority over the big name PFs right now…
by bronxbombers2 on Dec 7, 2011 5:49 PM EST up reply actions
Once the cap space is all used up
with Nene/Chandler and that SF, you can’t use Hump’s Bird rights like that. We’d only have the mini-MLE left, 3 mil to start, through 3 years.
The earlier proposal would work though. Nene/Chandler and Hump with the 23 mil cap space, then an SF for the 3 mil mini-MLE.
okay i was right in my original thinking then
i was just a little confused about the new MLE guidelines
by bronxbombers2 on Dec 7, 2011 5:55 PM EST up reply actions
when adidas was introducing the re-designed jerseys
that are supposedly lighter in NY a few months before the start of last season
by JerseysFinest. on Dec 7, 2011 5:52 PM EST up reply actions
wilson
is easily the best scorer out of those 3. easily.
>_<
@ HowardBeckNYT
Deal done, source says. NBA is back.
-November 26th, 3:17 am.
by Andy. on Dec 7, 2011 6:00 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
lolwut
Chandler has around 16 PPG/36
Brook has 20+PPG/36
Chandler played in a run and gun
Brook has been double teamed his whole career
I beg to differ
by bronxbombers2 on Dec 7, 2011 6:00 PM EST up reply actions
I forgot this was NetsDaily.
I would have gotten banned.
Rookie year pics?
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
by Kidd2Petrovic on Dec 7, 2011 5:51 PM EST up reply actions
ok cool thx
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
by Kidd2Petrovic on Dec 7, 2011 6:00 PM EST up reply actions
So Dwight Howard is 6'11"?
then Brook Lopez is 7’3"
"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.
we posters went over this a loooong time ago when this same pic was posted way back
Dwight is 6’10 he aint fooling no one.
Wilson Chandler is a legit 6’8 leaning towards 6’9
Lopez is 7’1 right? all legit.
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 7, 2011 7:48 PM EST up reply actions
Brook is closer to the camera
In photography it’s called “forced perspective” — like put a toy dinosaur close to your camera in front of your house in the background — have enough light to get a deep focal length and it will look as if the dino is about to demolish the house
2010-2011 = acquire an All-Star via cap space as Thorn himself said
2011-2012 = make the playoffs without hindering future flexibility
2012 off-season = sign the second All-Star
2012-2013 = make a run for the championship
Mission accomplished thus far.
This was also on NBA TV
and many were also saying how Lopez was taller by far.
Feels good to be back
I was too. Last summer. But looking at the photo itself...
2010-2011 = acquire an All-Star via cap space as Thorn himself said
2011-2012 = make the playoffs without hindering future flexibility
2012 off-season = sign the second All-Star
2012-2013 = make a run for the championship
Mission accomplished thus far.
expecting him to re-sign
perfect big man off the bench, young, and he’s just a good person overall. I’ll admit I was a bit hesitant with the Kardashian business, but he’ll get over it.
but his arms
are like half the size
by bronxbombers2 on Dec 7, 2011 5:59 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Starting to get a feeling that we might hold on to our cap space
with the presumption that Orlando keeps Howard for the rest of the season.
starting to get the feeling the Nets...
will spend some money, but will try to stay flexible for shot at the big prize around deadline. Right now, not expecting one of the big FAs to sign with Nets.
if we are going to max out for nene or chandler, we're gonna need more cap
farmar has decent market value, what if we trade him for trevor ariza, since they will need a point guard, that way we would have more room for humps
Jeffrey Sutton 2.0
BREAKING NEWS DWIGHT HOWARD SIGNS
Dwight Howard
Breaking news. Jus signed five yr deal with the mighty ducks. Let’s get this flying V going. Lol
Striked out again…
at least a warning for this
worst kind of crap imo people that do this should get banned
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
The NBA has informed teams that they can begin player transactions at 2 p.m., ET on Friday, league sources tell Y! Sports.
@ HowardBeckNYT
Deal done, source says. NBA is back.
-November 26th, 3:17 am.
by Andy. on Dec 7, 2011 6:17 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
It should really start tomorrow…immediately after ratification.
@ HowardBeckNYT
Deal done, source says. NBA is back.
-November 26th, 3:17 am.
by Andy. on Dec 7, 2011 6:21 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Like finding out Santa Claus hit traffic
Of course he generally brings us bags of coal, so what’s the rush.
by nynjlawyer on Dec 7, 2011 6:31 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
why do we want the Nets to rein in their spending?
The Nets have the richest owner in sports.
"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.
NI, please don't do that.
Those two sentences offer a very frightening prospect.
what's frightening?
under the CBA if a super rich owner still wants to spend humongous amounts of money, he can. Lakers will HAVE to.
"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.
a bad contract
not crippling.
"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.
Rj was amnestied by SA..
Outlaw?? not? Smh…
by njason21 on Dec 8, 2011 12:14 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
No, literally crippling
Out of training camp with a broken claw.
(Sorry)
Timeless - The 2001-2003 NJ Nets
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nima3dmLrcw
Because there's not much available.
Having money is not a reason to spend it.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
lots of picks
and when youre trading for superstars, that is where thngs start.
Draft picks, young players on cheap contracts, expiring contracts, draft rights, cash, trade exceptions.
"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.
yes it is!!!
"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.
If I walk into a dollar store with $100. does that mean I should spend all 100 buying trinkets?
No because there’s not much worth $100 collectively.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
If Prokhorov walks into an arena with $25 billion
I’m not going to run up to him and say, oh please Mr Prokhorov don’t spend your money on players. You could be spending on new gold mining equipment in northern Siberia. Not me.
"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.
This is scary.
I’m not going to run up to him and say, oh please Mr Prokhorov don’t spend your money on players
And yet, if you had, we might not have had Outlaw.
I would tell him not to spend the money on players that aren’t worth it. Just because he has money, it doesn’t mean he should spend it on trash.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
Nets are offering Caron Butler $7M…yeah you read that right.
@ HowardBeckNYT
Deal done, source says. NBA is back.
-November 26th, 3:17 am.
doesnt matter
If the new CBA still permits rich owners to pay huge luxury taxes and it does, let it rip.
"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.
what history
giving Travis Outlaw the equivalent of the MLE.
"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.
The MLE contract argument would be acceptable if the Nets had been in position to use it when they signed Trav.
Signing trash to an MLE level contract without being maxed out and in the position to use the MLE is just a ridiculous waste of cap space.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
I'm not sure you're getting it.
It’s not an issue of the physical, literal, money which Prokhorov has in droves.
It’s an issue of the cap space.
Farmar is inexpensive to Prokhorov at 4 million, but that doesn’t mean he’s not a ludicrous waste of cap space.
Well, I guess we’ll be mediocre again and lose Deron if this is all true.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
no, YOURE not getting it
as I keep saying, the new CBA STILL permits rich owners to pay huge luxury taxes to hire good players.
Cap, schmap. Look at the Lakers, the Mavs.
"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.
I would be fine wit this...
as I keep saying, the new CBA STILL permits rich owners to pay huge luxury taxes to hire good players
IF THERE WERE GOOD PLAYERS TO SIGN!
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
Lakers didn't purchase their way into the upper echelon
They drafted Kobe and signed Shaq long ago, and then lucked into Gasol. Then they used their bird rights to spend, yes, but they didn’t start out where the Nets are and buy their way into glory.
2010-2011 = acquire an All-Star via cap space as Thorn himself said
2011-2012 = make the playoffs without hindering future flexibility
2012 off-season = sign the second All-Star
2012-2013 = make a run for the championship
Mission accomplished thus far.
Opportunity and luck plays a big, big part
Having the ability to spend helps a team stay atop, but opportunity and luck and smarts gets you there.
2010-2011 = acquire an All-Star via cap space as Thorn himself said
2011-2012 = make the playoffs without hindering future flexibility
2012 off-season = sign the second All-Star
2012-2013 = make a run for the championship
Mission accomplished thus far.
yeah, he paid the most luxury taxes
and he won a championship.
"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.
this brought tear to my eys. I can t wait to expierence this at the rock!
by brickznujerz on Dec 7, 2011 6:55 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Remember the Nets were down by thirty in this game
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H2m_NuorTM&feature=related
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
Devin wasn't on the bench
he was standing behind the arc near the bench. But you can tell he wanted the shot LOL
one of my favorite VC moments btw. L. Frank got ejected in the first and lit a fire under the team
by bronxbombers2 on Dec 7, 2011 9:19 PM EST up reply actions
LOL Red Sweater guy in the background at 9 min 20 seconds
by dwill8brooklynbound on Dec 7, 2011 7:03 PM EST up reply actions
Seeing Rodgers...
…all healthy brought a tear to my eye. Great Vid
If I can just hide, the sinner inside, and keep him denied.
How sweet life would be, if I could be free, from the sinner in me.
What's the plan if...
Nene and chandler both sign / re-sign some place else? Our options are slim after those two, and completely striking out again will set the team back.
I say that the Nets should sign young players with upside to reasonable contracts to meet the salary floor and re-sign Hump.
Those young players could be valuable in a Dwight trade similar to how Felton was dealt to Denver.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
You say young players
Care to mention some? I dont know of any young up and coming players that are free agents. None that arent RESTRICTED or even deserve a contract from us lol
overpay for Thad Young?
"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.
It'll have to be RFA's
Thad (people like him for some reason)
Deandre Jordan
Marcus Thornton
Afflalo
Josh McRoberts
Mbah a Moute
And of course the next Dirk- Yi Jianlian
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
None of them would be super expensive except for Thad and maybe Afflalo.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
what ever hapened to the marcus thornton talk
he’d be restricted though
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
it was talk
"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.
aye but I'm not talking about rumors just fan interest on the board
Some people were very high on him and now its dissipated
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
i would not be surprised
selling that last year in Newark will be tough. Might appeal more to Nene with the big Brazilian and Portuguese population.
"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.
Really its like 4 months in the rock without playoffs
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
I can't believe players would be divas like that
and yet, I totally do believe it
by bronxbombers2 on Dec 7, 2011 9:25 PM EST up reply actions
Some people here were talking about LaMarcus Aldridge
I don’t know how likely it is, but including Nicholas Batum for any combination non-dwill non-Lopez would work for me
jfleminghoops: RT @wojyahoonba: The NBA has informed teams that they can begin player transactions at 2 p.m., ET on Friday, league sources tell Y! Sports.
someone doesnt have AT&T
and their blazing fast 4G.
That was so 47 secs ago.
by danxcr on Dec 7, 2011 7:06 PM EST up reply actions 7 recs
My bad lol
I come home from work and theres a million posts on here now! It’s hard to keep up with everything. Just want to make sure everyone understands that Free agency hasnt started yet. Everyones freaking out because the “Nets arent doing anything.”
I guess we're screwed
Maybe we should have signed Nick Saban to recruit for us. Alabama…. LSU…. doesnt matter where that man is, he always gets the best players!
If striking out means not overpaying Nene and Chandler...
Then I cannot wait for Billy to swing and miss
by aug93 on Dec 7, 2011 7:10 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
...and wrong
"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.
by Net Income on Dec 7, 2011 7:27 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
If fans on here want to spend the year worrying about dwill, then they are more than welcome too...
I refuse to do so. I want to enjoy my team and the NBA. I want to watch Marshon play…
Even without a big signing
I think the Nets could surprise a lot of people with Deron Williams playing an entire season with us. Not saying we would be contenders or anything…. but A LOT better.
We need to make Deron happy
and if you’re a true NETS fan, that’s all that matters.
If Deron leaves, this franchise is screwed.
Really? No offense but that sounds a little pathetic...
Making Deron happy is not what this franchise needs. Making the right moves for now and the future is what the franchise needs. This franchise cannot be run by what Deron wants. That’s the sure way to failure…
by aug93 on Dec 7, 2011 7:19 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Disagree.
We need to make Deron happy, if you’re a true NETS fan, that’s all that matters.
If you are a true Nets fan, you want the team to be in the best position possible to win a championship.
Thank you for speaking common sense...
The nets are going to mess around and make a bunch of dumb signings (Butler 7 mill per) trying to please dwill guy. And then where will we be for the next 3-5 years? We have to make moves to benefit this franchise…
It's all based on the presumption of a one-to-one correspondence between Nene signing and Deron signing
LeBron co-signed Antawn Jamison and still left.
If the Cavs had gotten Nene, LeBron probably would still have left.
Where is this proof of a one-to-one correspondence?
But Tom, Deron is more likely to stay if Nene or Chandler signs here
Maybe…That’s conceivable. It’s also conceivable cap strapping the team with an albatross contract for Nene is off-putting. There’s no proof either way.
2010-2011 = acquire an All-Star via cap space as Thorn himself said
2011-2012 = make the playoffs without hindering future flexibility
2012 off-season = sign the second All-Star
2012-2013 = make a run for the championship
Mission accomplished thus far.
It could be.
I don’t want to see D-Will go, but mediocrity is in no way preferable to sucking.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
That reputation will stay around until the Nets are legitimate contenders.
Not a fringe playoff team with Deron & Brook and an overpaid Tyson Chandler.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
by Maxyboy on Dec 7, 2011 7:24 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Thank you... someone else speaking common sense...
Tyson chandler and Nene is not going to help us beat the heat, boston, OKC, the Lakers and Dallas
Wow I am messed up.
I meant to type an overpaid Caron Butler.
Freudian slip. Lol.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
Obviously the Nets want to contend right now, but if it is impossible, the team will have to go into rebuilding and try again.
It’s sad, but true.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
I would rather rebuild than make bad signings
by aug93 on Dec 7, 2011 7:26 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Me too
But people are content with constant rebuilding. That’s fine, i’d rather watch a 6th seed playoff team than a 20-win pile of trash.
I want to see the Nets win a title in my lifetime.
Whatever gets them closer to that goal is what I want.
Spending 5 years as the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA in the case that they strike out is not going to get them closer to that goal.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
And that's where the fork in the road is
i’d rather watch a 6th seed playoff team than a 20-win pile of trash.
Some are not content with being a perennial 6th seed. Some are. Different strokes for different folks.
2010-2011 = acquire an All-Star via cap space as Thorn himself said
2011-2012 = make the playoffs without hindering future flexibility
2012 off-season = sign the second All-Star
2012-2013 = make a run for the championship
Mission accomplished thus far.
The issue is though...
Are we gonna be a six seed with room for improvement or stuck in the cellar?
I think
that we could be that team already with a healthy DWill and stronger Lopez. So right now we might need that extra little push
by bronxbombers2 on Dec 7, 2011 9:30 PM EST up reply actions
Well, I would want to have a sixth seed that has clear opportunities for improvement
Not a capped out sixth seed.
2010-2011 = acquire an All-Star via cap space as Thorn himself said
2011-2012 = make the playoffs without hindering future flexibility
2012 off-season = sign the second All-Star
2012-2013 = make a run for the championship
Mission accomplished thus far.
It would be nice to stop sucking... But at what cost?
Be mediocore for the next 5 years becuase we have no cap space?
We all would, but we have different approaches toward achieving that end
2010-2011 = acquire an All-Star via cap space as Thorn himself said
2011-2012 = make the playoffs without hindering future flexibility
2012 off-season = sign the second All-Star
2012-2013 = make a run for the championship
Mission accomplished thus far.
wow, it's the free agent season
the Nets have tons of cap space, a superstar talking 90%
and you guys are already talking rebuilding again.
just wow.
This is under the premise that the Nets strike out.
It’s hypothetical.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
meh, the Nets can afford at least one big FA signing
this offseason and they should go for it.
I’m not buying into all your negativity.
I'm being negative in a hypothetical negative situation.
I think the Nets will get Chandler, but if they don’t get him Dwight or Nene, signing below average players to big contracts is foolish IMO.
They won’t improve the team that much and will cost a lot.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
I think Deron is staying no matter what, unless we screw up our ability to improve
We have to show him we have a future, the ability to continuously improve. Cap strapping the team in year 1 is deleterious. Just imo.
2010-2011 = acquire an All-Star via cap space as Thorn himself said
2011-2012 = make the playoffs without hindering future flexibility
2012 off-season = sign the second All-Star
2012-2013 = make a run for the championship
Mission accomplished thus far.
just saying
that without him, this franchise is TOAST for a decade.
because it will have no credibility, none. It will be the same old Nets.
"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.
by Net Income on Dec 7, 2011 7:29 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
I agree.
I want Nene or Chandler.
However, if the Nets miss out on those two, what is the point of signing someone like Caron Butler?
D-Will will still move on to Dallas, but will do so leaving us saddled with that onerous contract and no superstar.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
Over the past six months
I can’t recall a single poster arguing that.
2010-2011 = acquire an All-Star via cap space as Thorn himself said
2011-2012 = make the playoffs without hindering future flexibility
2012 off-season = sign the second All-Star
2012-2013 = make a run for the championship
Mission accomplished thus far.
A decade? No...
And as far as credibility, we have deron now and we don’t have credibility. Did you see the ESPN round table, we are a joke to people now. Begging deron to stay doesn’t make that any better…
This argument has been batted down many, many times
Is there any proof that there is a one-to-one correspondence between signing Nene and Deron resigning?
2010-2011 = acquire an All-Star via cap space as Thorn himself said
2011-2012 = make the playoffs without hindering future flexibility
2012 off-season = sign the second All-Star
2012-2013 = make a run for the championship
Mission accomplished thus far.
He's been playing with CP3.
D-Will isn’t going to drastically improve him. Plus he’ll lock up 3 mill extra in cap space for the next few years.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
yea but this way we can resign humps
and wont have to go after the sf free agent corpse that aren’t much better
Jeffrey Sutton 2.0
'not overpaying' seems to be a righteous principle of some sort
even if it could lead to DWill using his 10% and a new re-rebuilding. That would be enjoyable, wouldn’t it.
if you are BLESSED with the RICHEST OWNER IN SPORTS
what is the point of being judicious in your spending habits.
"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.
So you don't overpay unnecessarily.
If a good player will come to NJ for that little extra, then by all means go for it.
However, overpaying for players like Caron Butler is foolish.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
Is this really about Butler?
Some of you guys don’t want to ‘overpay’ Nene or Chandler. Even if it means ‘striking out’ and setting us on to that thorny road of re-rebuilding.
If they have to overpay Nene or Chandler so be it.
That would be one of the best teams in the East.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
because this is the NBA not MLB
2010-2011 = acquire an All-Star via cap space as Thorn himself said
2011-2012 = make the playoffs without hindering future flexibility
2012 off-season = sign the second All-Star
2012-2013 = make a run for the championship
Mission accomplished thus far.
Dwights tweet was very upbeat.
Seems he will be Comfy in Orlando till the deadline. If they come out blazing i can see him extending with them…
The trials of being a Nets fan
I really hope we don't wait around for Dwight/Otis to make up their mind and lose out on solid players
They know what we can offer them, if they don’t want it, then EFF THEM. Have fun watching Bynum playing 40 games a season.
I hope we get the players we need to be a playoffs team this year and hopefully surprise some people and make it to the 2nd round or 3rd round. .
In Prokhorov & Billy King WE TRUST.
8 > 3
DH12 OR BUST!
Official Member of the "Travis OutLOL Society". 5 years, 35 Million Dollars worth of lulz.
what's the date of the trade deadline?
did they announce a date for the trade deadline yet? im just curious as to when it is..
not yet announced
In Prokhorov & Billy King WE TRUST.
8 > 3
DH12 OR BUST!
Official Member of the "Travis OutLOL Society". 5 years, 35 Million Dollars worth of lulz.
Dwill/Shannon Brown/Shawne WIlliams/Lopez/TC
Makes me sick just typing that…looking at realistic FA gets at this point
Hollinger
Now @AlexKennedyNBA says Earl Watson may be ATL-bound too. To me only way they’re keeping Jamal is if they can trade Marvin. $$ don’t work.
Who are they using the amnesty on?
Why not Marvin.
Anyway, if other options evaporate, taking on Marvin to get Josh Smith would not be so bad.
D-Will
SG
Marvin
Smith
Brook
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
Bondy is a horrible Beat writer...the guy has zero sources and from his tweets he seems a bit immature
BringbackAl
and their Knick writer retired.
"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.
they're not fans
although one writer will privately admit he is a Nets fan.
"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.
please, he's been for 10 minutes
"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.
DWILL
Just touched down in NYC weather is nasty and traffic is worse
I hope he goes straight to the Caron Meeting…I wonder if caron flew with him back from Dallas hmmm
Caron was in San Antonio today
"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.
Any word on which teams Nene and TC are meeting with today and tomm?
Waiting till friday concerns me..
no idea whatsover.
"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.
WHats your gut tell you on our chase?
Avery with his comment today on the team being different opening night seemed like they were confident on at least one of the players
put a gun to my head
and say they wind up back in Denver and Dallas.
"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.
thought you said the Nets were meeting with Caron tonight?
I love the Nets...too bad they don't love me...
by BEB on Dec 7, 2011 7:33 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
they have met with him
"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.
if its not then its running long
late this afternoon, they were supposed to meet.
was told “today” not “tonight”
"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.
Oh Okay
Wow nothing leaked post meeting about that…Is Billy making everyone he talks to sign a gag order?!
Hopefully the nets just get
Signing Chandler or Nene out of the way early so we can relax a little and enjoy seeing waht else we’ll do to fill out the team. Hopefully we want have to pay too much so we can actually make other moves.
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
Gross
Al_Iannazzone Al Iannazzone
“@nets_fan: Do you think the Nets could go after RJ?‘’ yeah for right price, but they are meeting with caron. He’s their no. 1 sf choice.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
ah
he still follows the nets.
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
who's idea do you think this is?
Obviously, it is Deron Williams…and D-Will has a better grip on who is worth the money than anyone here.
"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.
He isn't THAT bad
He still has the ability to score 15 ppg and be a guy who can create his shot for us. I also read on the Mavs blog recently that he isn’t as ball dominant nowadays. Maybe a fresh start with Dwill could get him going again.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whw5qM3A7UU&feature=related
by dwill8brooklynbound on Dec 7, 2011 7:38 PM EST up reply actions
we're just worried about the injuries
the Mavs were rolling in the regular season when he was healthy, and when he went down I thought they done.
Randy….they really worked out together?
@ HowardBeckNYT
Deal done, source says. NBA is back.
-November 26th, 3:17 am.
No they didnt
Williams worked out in Santa Barbara and then went to Turkey a couple of weeks later.
they might have played a pick up game.
"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.
LeBron was Cleveland's GM and that resulted in him leaving.
GM’s should GM and players should play.
If the Nets are interested in comparable quality players, then by all means ask D-Will his opinion like in the case of Nene or Chandler, but signing Butler for $7 million is silly.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
and he was Miami's GM too
what you are trying to say is that YOU have a better read on NBA players than Deron Williams.
"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.
he worked the Big Three deal
he was the lynchpin. If LeBron didnt go to Miami, Bosh certainly wouldnt have gone there and Wade might have left.
"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.
Well, first off, if you want to give any player credit, give it to Wade.
Second, The Goblin (a/k/a Pat Riley) was the orchestrator of The Talents in South Beach.
Wade and Lebron had it planned imo
Still shocked Wade didn’t get exec of the year.
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
well, my point 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.
by Net Income on Dec 7, 2011 7:54 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
no argument
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
No. I'm saying that Billy King has a better read on NBA players than Deron Williams.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
I'm sure, as we know
they have come up with the list TOGETHER.
"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.
Sounds to me, NI...
That we will not be getting either Nene of Chandler… Not that I expect that you have all the insight, however I do think you know more than you let on, and you can’t deny you have been throwing off subtle hints to that affect over the last few days…hmmm
Not to mention Avery’s comments on Michael Kay today saying, the team can look a whole lot different at the All Star Break or at the trading deadline… Just sayin…
The best Cavs player when Lebron was there was Mo Williams
and those washed up vets. The Cavs front-office absolutely sucked at getting Lebron players.
The Nets situation isn’t close to being a Cleveland. It could possibly form a Brook + Nene/Chandler frontcourt even if they miss out on Dwight. That’s not the equivalent of just a Mo Williams.
why?
for the same reason it has been hard for the Nets to get players. They played in a small market.
"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.
No, he doesn't.
In fact, I’d argue that there are some here that are more qualified to judge what a player is worth.
He’s a better evaluator of talent and potential on-court performance; not contract size.
Well if he likes offering that much for Caron clearly.
Some players are definately not good at determning contracts. Mind you Deron strikes me as a very smart player off the court. Either way we’re all just poeple at the end of the day with opinion whose to say which one is better. Deron comes from a class of thinking that supports players getting as much money as they can.
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
Players look at thing differenetly then the rest of us
His perspective may not be the best one going. Or he may no be as slary cap focussed as some of us.
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
word
if King and Avery are telling him D-Will wants him, and the interest is already there, and they discuss BK, billionaire owner, and Barclays, some of the posters on here might be a little upset when they wake up tomorrow morning.
by JerseysFinest. on Dec 7, 2011 8:56 PM EST up reply actions
My main question for NI is
if your point (above) regarding the overpayment of important, but not central players occurs, in spite of LuxTax would that not leave us saddled with unmovable contracts that are too bloated for any other team to make sense of?
Would it be possible to overpay with front loaded years 1 and 2? That would still leave us flexible with expiring big contracts in 2012 off season yes?
Jet Black Ninja
8 > 3
you mean like the Mavs and Lakers
who have had the biggest luxury tax bills in the NBA over the last four years and won three of the four championships?
Like them?
You guys are too caught in cap space. It’s about getting players and the Nets WILL have to overpay to get guys at least this year. So you pay.
And just to remind you, with the Outlaw amnesty, the Nets will be $34 million BELOW the luxury tax which is still dollar for dollar through the end of next season.
"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.
Mavs and Lakers core championship assets were
Dirk and Kobe who they drafted not purchased. Opportunity and luck plays a big, big role.
2010-2011 = acquire an All-Star via cap space as Thorn himself said
2011-2012 = make the playoffs without hindering future flexibility
2012 off-season = sign the second All-Star
2012-2013 = make a run for the championship
Mission accomplished thus far.
I didn't say I had any issue with the overpay...
My question was about the long-term ramifications of the overpay. For instance, if you have a large contract on an aging pseudo star that you overpayed for one might expect that this might result in a difficult situation down the road. I was just wondering if there might be any mechanics at work in the FO suggesting front loading of contracts with increased LuxTax in the first 2-3 years. Or if the new CBA has any impact on those types of options.
Nothing against LuxTax if you have our owners pockets (i.e., MAVs LAL), but talent has a value and its not always reflected accurately through the lens of market demand and availability. You overpay to throw your weight around and take talent away from other interested teams, not make bad deals for players that don’t deserve the dollars because you’re desperate.
Jet Black Ninja
8 > 3
I keep hearing people talking about if the nets strike out deron may leave...
My question is: where would he go to win?
you need a list?
"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.
yeah... i do
because i see no scenario with him going somewhere and beating miami
Why not the team that did beat miami already?
Dallas…. lol Everyone is acting like Miami is unbeatable again. Lets see them win a title first.
Real pity its not J Smoove thats the free agent instead of nene and chandler
The more I think about it the more I think he’s the prefect player to play with both Deron and Brook. A power forward and has the right mix of skills between Nene and Chandler to make him exactly what the team needs. Bumber.
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
he would be great next to Brook but i dont like him next to dwight. Neither can hit a jumper. It could happen still
yes not next to dwight
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
Amick
It’s intermission in Chris Paul circus. And w/ source close to it saying Clips, Lakers, Warriors lead, we take a look- bit.ly/tmrAdZ
lol lakers are back in it. I hope they land him so they don’t have any assets for DH. Minimizing his options
Domino #1
"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.
NI if lakers do get CP3 for Bynum
would that make the Nets the favorite even if they dont take back Hedo’s contract?
D-WILL>Mela
Can we even afford to wait on Dwight?
I think if we don’t get Dwight by opening night, we should just forget about it unless Otis comes crawling back to us. The leaks and rumors will get in the heads of Brook and it will turn into another wasted season.
by dwill8brooklynbound on Dec 7, 2011 7:46 PM EST up reply actions
I understand but Orlando would probably call back towards the deadline
do u think that the Nets offer of Lopez picks and some of their young players would be enough without taking back Hedo
D-WILL>Mela
too late
for them and probably for us.
"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.
and it wont help recruit Nene or Chandler
if they are left with the impression that the Nets would trade them in March as part of a package for D12.
"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.
who knows I dont
i am always surprised at the machinations that go on.
It’s like getting Deron Williams a day after their offer for Melo failed.
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who?
"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.
told their attitude is been there, done that
for some reason, the Nets, Bucks and Spurs couldnt wait to get rid of him. I dont know why, but they did.
"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.
they wasted $30+million on him
they are dumping him and agreeing to pay him
"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.
ak should be a Net then.
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I hear you…
Last year I watched tons of Jazz games at the start of the season. They kept making tons of comebacks…I remember they beat the Heat and that was a big deal.
loved watching dwill and ak47. To have them both here would be awesome.
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not challenging
But why did spurs re-sign him anyway?
by NetAnalyst on Dec 7, 2011 8:14 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
they really didnt want to. I believe RJ opted out thinking he would get a massive payday(like Carlos Boozer payday)
no one barked. the spurs were happy but realized they had a huge void and really had no other choices(john salmons? joe johnson? etc) and reluctantly(tremendous understatement) brought him back
but believe Holt was making sure he got all his say in the amnesty procedures because they really dont want to keep him and Pop really cant work with outside of stand in the corner and shoot if you are open
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Dec 7, 2011 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
I understand why some of you don't want to spend money
on players that may or may not bring us a title. I get it.
What I don’t get is the thought that this franchise will be just fine moving forward if Dwill leaves.
IF Dwill leaves, we are finished for awhile. The thought that free agents will just come flocking to the “Nets” after another embarrassment is a dream.
Brooklyn makes us more attractive for sure, but good luck building a title contender after losing the best player this franchise has had since Kidd and having little assets to work with.
it is a not a dream. It is a DELUSION
"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.
I don't think that players will come flocking to the Nets in that case.
I don’t think they will until the Nets have a legitimate contending team.
If the Nets prove they have a solid playoff team in Brooklyn with cap space, players will come.
Playing with a mediocre team for 5 years will only push back the timetable for rebuilding.
I say the sooner the better if a championship team is not currently buildable.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
Dont worry Bobby simmons is waiting for the call
After years of calf raises, he can actually get off the ground an inch when he chucks up corner threes…
completely different situation
the moves that were made in 2008-09 and 2009-10 were financial moves to reduce losses, when the Nets had arguably the NBA’s least wealthy owner who was drowning in debt.
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Nets have a plan…probably several plans.
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Avery said today during the ESPN interview today…“We have a plan…”
LOL
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Only one man knows the plan, and if he goes into a comma, the plan will be lost forever
He should write it down on a napkin just in case
by ItsAllNets on Dec 7, 2011 7:50 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
very good.
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Not saying a plan is a good thing…
They ranked FAslast offseason and Outlaw was at the top of the list.
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not true
they really thought they were going to get Rudy Gay, where shocked when on July 2 he agreed to max with the Grizzlies. Then, after failing to get the Big Three or Boozer or anyone else, they came up with a B list of players. Outlaw was on it. So were the three other free agents signed as was Tyrus Thomas who verbally agreed to sign with the Nets, then changed his mind overnight. (thank God).
"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.
I think we all expected to get Rudy Gay
I did, that sucked Avery probably had too much influence on that since Thorn was leaving and Thorn is gone now so hopefully we can make better choices.
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
Yeah that was quite the downer
I thought entering the summer the big 3 aren’t realisitic but the nets will probably leave with Rudy Gay.
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
but he could have declined Memphis offer sheet
threatened to accept the QO and become a UFA for this current offseason and the Grizz would have liklely lost him for nothing.
And then he could have told the Grizz to orchestrate a sign-and-trade with the nets(like David Lee did)
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Dec 7, 2011 8:21 PM EST up reply actions
so he would of threatened
to take 6-8M instead of 80 million guaranteed.
If Rudy was my son i would disown him if he did that. What if he got hurt? Like HE DID.
no i'm saying he could have forced memphis' hand into doing a sign and trade
and the QO is for one year. besides you think people would shy away from him right now if he was a free agent because he hurt his shoulder? nonsense.
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Dec 7, 2011 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
every little bit of doubt
can be used to lower the offer.
"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.
the Nets were going to front load his offer
full year upfront, 17.5% signing bonus, 12.5% trade bonus.
Would have required Memphis to come up with something like $20 million cash in a week.
This is not news by the way.
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yes i remember that
and he was supposedly about to board the plane to come here, and got the txt msg and said i got paid.
Good basis for an investigative report
2010-2011 = acquire an All-Star via cap space as Thorn himself said
2011-2012 = make the playoffs without hindering future flexibility
2012 off-season = sign the second All-Star
2012-2013 = make a run for the championship
Mission accomplished thus far.
nope
this year and $9 million guaranteed in 2012-13.
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id take that
hes not the best shooter nowadays. but he can still contribute to a team looking for what he can give.
apparently that isnt likely
Frank likes him.
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I have to go now.
A few more thoughts as NI doesn’t think we’re getting the big men.
Dwight or bust.
D.James at 1.3 Million > Caron Butler at 7 Million.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
by Maxyboy on Dec 7, 2011 7:55 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
You know what
That’s a good point, and I agree with this. If we don’t land either Nene or Chandler, we have to just go Dwight or Bust. Sign a few guys on one year contracts or a guy like Thad Young or Afflalo who can be used as a trade asset and wait for Dwight. I’d almost rather hold cap space for Dwight and risk not being that great next year as opposed to ruining our flexibility by giving guys like Butler, Glen Davis, etc multiyear contracts. However, if we CAN land either Nene or Chandler, then I do think we should go all in and spend as much as we need to become a top 4 type of team. Either we go all in (Nene/Tyson + Multiyear supporting cast) or save for Dwight (if Tyson/Nene don’t come).
by dwill8brooklynbound on Dec 7, 2011 8:00 PM EST up reply actions
ONLY go all in
for Dwight Howard! NOT FOR ANYONE ELSE!
Fire Johnson and hire Van Gundy - I'm telling you Thorn was smoking something when he let Van Gundy slip away in the night.
by diehardNFFLbarnone on Dec 7, 2011 8:09 PM EST up reply actions
lol
"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.
anyone have a link from avery on the radio today?
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by BrettGardnerLF on Dec 7, 2011 7:59 PM EST up reply actions
takes a while on ESPN, slower than WFAN
"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.
al
“@kimssau: caron? 7mil high or good” if he’s healthy, butler is a good 2-way player. Outlaw got $7 mil. Nets have to pay now to get some1.
If healthy..the key word
Nene if healthy
Chandler if healthy
West if healthy
This FA class sucks
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by Andy. on Dec 7, 2011 8:00 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Psst
players won the lockout. dont tell anyone.
"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.
Players get more money to stay with their teams…So this restricts some movement, something players don’t like…But they’re still getting big bucks.
Owners got the revenue share they wanted.
So the CBA is more fair.
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it doesnt matter
if players are still getting big contracts and they are.
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there arent even talks..which is concerning
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by BrettGardnerLF on Dec 7, 2011 8:10 PM EST up reply actions
i am really surprised
that the visits or courtship of Tyson and nene are not published. Maybe because of Tyson and Deron having the same agent? Easier to do a deal?
OMG ITS A SMOKESCREEN
NETS R ACTING LIKE THERE GETTING NENE OR CHANDLER WEN DEY REALLY GEDDIN SUPAMAN -
It was being sarcastic since..
every nets fan are acting like Howard is a lock to come to the nets
yupp
were waiting for lebron, were waiting for melo…it doesnt work. hopefully they learn from there past mistakes
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by BrettGardnerLF on Dec 7, 2011 8:14 PM EST up reply actions
Not Like LeDamion "King James" is always healthy
Caron is a great player and would help this team, we badly need a SF, and he would benefit us instead of us just getting scraps, many people want Caron on there team for a reason and rightfully so.
Zero News, this is worst then the lockout
Atleast then My twitter feed was constantly updating with Good and Bad News…
peopl who keep saying that hearing nothing is good
may be in for some serious disapointment come friday
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Shaun Powell:Larry Bird is trying to talk Nene into accepting slightly lower money so the Pacers can chase other free agents.
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lol
how is that going?
That is like asking a real hot girl in high school to date you, so you can improve your rep.
yeah but your missing the point
you are asking Nene to take less money so they can get other free agents…
Like nene cares.
Hopefully we don't turn out like them
2010-2011 = acquire an All-Star via cap space as Thorn himself said
2011-2012 = make the playoffs without hindering future flexibility
2012 off-season = sign the second All-Star
2012-2013 = make a run for the championship
Mission accomplished thus far.
HHAHAHAHA....seriously.
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by Andy. on Dec 7, 2011 8:16 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
larry bird?
he hasnt been relevent is years!! now if he was in boston making the deals. thats a diff story.
yes i believe that
and if we over achieve (internal improvement – Brook, James, Morrow, and Brooks surprises) even 4-5 seed.
with no quality free agents?? not a chance
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by BrettGardnerLF on Dec 7, 2011 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
with nene...i could see that. hard to disagree with ya
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by BrettGardnerLF on Dec 7, 2011 8:20 PM EST up reply actions
i think Tyson fits better
Lopez is already an offensive threat we need someone to DUNK IT ON PEOPLE and yell in their faces. Play good D and swat shots to the 20th row.
agree. but nenes d is underated imo
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by BrettGardnerLF on Dec 7, 2011 8:22 PM EST up reply actions
grossly over-rating Lopez
way too much pressure on Lopez to carry the offense with Chandler. Nene is a better fit.
It's not that we are waiting on anyone... it's just that we are silent
I think the cynicism is overrated but I’m shocked we’ve heard nothing beyond being in the lead for Tyson Chandler.
but it wont happen
Danny Ainge needs to relize. there run is coming to an end after this season. build around Rajon Rondo and accept it already…
Imagine if we get both Tyson and Nene
at $12M each, then turn around trade Lopez to Memphis for Rudy Gay.
Turning on xbox – putting in nba 2k12
If we get Chandler, then Hump should be paired with Brook as much as possible.
Nene is better in that Hump could pair with either Nene or Brook, since both are poor rebounders.
i have no links or sources…but im still very confident in Nets getting Nene.
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Nene or Tyson
dont matter, but I read that Tyson is commanding 12M per year, that is ideal not too bad,
If they get Chandler
the Nets will need to invest in a stretch four, not the Hump
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Plan X
"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.
At least we have plans.
A lot of them.
I think it's fine.
by NetsMets4Life on Dec 7, 2011 8:51 PM EST up reply actions
why nene?
why not tyson chandler? we dont need an offensive center. we need someone who plays d and get the boards in the trenches. i like nene dont get me wrong but we need defensive players. we can get offense from other positions IMO..
Why not Tyson Chandler?
He’s a ticking timebomb… I think he might end up to be another Shareef Abdul-Rahim if we try to sign him.
Nene is a good defensive player though , and has some solid offensive skills to go with it.
Chandler is a better defender than Nene , but has no real offensive skills.
"This isn’t fantasy or rotisserie basketball. Why would Denver want Outlaw? Would you?" - Al Iannazzone
Pair Chandler with a good PG and his offense is good
like when CP3 played with Chandler
I don't see why, if the price is right, we can't sign Hump before Nene/Chandler.
We have to keep Hump’s cap hold anyway, which insures that we can give a better offer than other teams.
For example if Nets offer Hump 6.5 million to start, that is equivalent to 8.8 million for another team which can only offer a 4 year contract at a smaller increase.
Hopefully Nets can get Hump at less than 6 million to start, but if they wait to long, some team may go much higher.
Hump is gonna wait for the market to be set...
by chandler and nene. i dont see him signing to anyone. until both those guys are off the market..
TC = Defense...I want someone to shut down Amare, Garnett and any other big
We got beat some nights because of Blatche or Javale
Sooo basically by the looks of the press conference today....
Dwight aint happening.
NI just said gun to his head Nene and TC sign with their teams.
Probably not gonna even get Caron.
We are getting absolutely no one!
SERENITY NOWWWWWWWWWWWW
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Dec 7, 2011 8:29 PM EST reply actions
when did your parents tell you
that the Tooth Fairy and Santa didnt exist? Relax my fellow net fan, we will be fine :)
See i was here when we had Ratner as an owner, so cant get worst :)
Thank you i was there as well.......
i was yelling SERENITY NOW when we lost kenyon!!!!!!
I want a competitive team, that’s fun to watch that can compete to win a round or 2 in the postseason, with room for improvement!!!!
Enough of this cool as the other side of the pillow attitude that we’re gonna keep it mum and get players, we’re confident, billy king is jeff nelson and avery is mariano….AVERY YOU’RE MORE LIKE ARMANDO BENITEZ MY FRIEND!!!!!!
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Dec 7, 2011 8:32 PM EST up reply actions
Or we get Nene and Prince and have a Festivus
"This isn’t fantasy or rotisserie basketball. Why would Denver want Outlaw? Would you?" - Al Iannazzone
smart man
thats what i want. i dont want nene. teams WILL overpay for him. Chandler will get market value or a lil above it..
Just saw an ad on NbaTV which said “big things are coming”- Dwight to the Nets? Omg
:p
by mytoemytoe on Dec 7, 2011 8:30 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Thats the new NBA slogan I think
for the season.
I think it's fine.
by NetsMets4Life on Dec 7, 2011 8:32 PM EST up reply actions
Isn't that the Shaq thing? Big thing on the air
2010-2011 = acquire an All-Star via cap space as Thorn himself said
2011-2012 = make the playoffs without hindering future flexibility
2012 off-season = sign the second All-Star
2012-2013 = make a run for the championship
Mission accomplished thus far.
Let's just wait and see what happens no need to self-destruct
It’ll all work out.
Today sort of feels like the day when...
we were going to trade deron for butler and crap…then BOOM we get Deron. Hopefully history repeats itself ;)
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by BrettGardnerLF on Dec 7, 2011 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
wow i said deron lolol didnt even realize
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by BrettGardnerLF on Dec 7, 2011 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
yes have this people on this site
were ready to jump off the brooklyn bridge, i told em to relax, it will be fine.
Then TA DA Deron traded to the Nets.
Devin for Caron's good knee
"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.
Regarding Hump's personal life, the Kardashians started a rumor that Kris must be gay, because he didn't want to have sex much after the marriage.
Does that reasoning make any sense? Yet the Tabloids ran “Shocking News: Kris is Gay” as a headline.
Hump could have lots of legal expenses (if he fails to win), and he might be willing to sign a smaller contract ASAP.
he also could have part of the Kardashian fortune
he hired two of Hollywood’s “divorce bombers” guy sknown for tough tactics who are already on the record as saying they want to put her under oath about the financials of the wedding.
"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.
If the marriage never happened, how much could he really win?
We will finally find out if Hump really paid anything for that “$2 million” ring.
If he did, he could get that back and some damages for screwing up his life.
And if he claims that Kim made him Gay, he could get more!
they would settle
"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.
im out in iowa
and saw that on line at the supermarket, those tabloid mags..pointed it out to the fiance, we both got a good chuckle.
i didnt see it
ive been watching NBA TV for the last 2 hours i didnt see that. ive been seeing the Shaq 2 TNT commercials like there was no 2morr!!
o man am i slow tonight...
i just need to stop talking. but i wanna talk Nets Basketball. its been too long for me!
Stein
Kings source confirms Sacramento has offered four-year deal at midlevel exception ($20 million) to Chuck Hayes and optimistic he’ll accept
they are rolling in
DH is next...
Wait for it…Wait for itttttt….
I wish the Nets would go in for Hayes
Such a great defender and at that price, he’s more than worth it. Could back up the PF and C spots.
did anthing happen?
i was out for couple of hours….r there any rumors or agreement????
yup....rumor has it
we are getting noone
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Dec 7, 2011 8:35 PM EST up reply actions
ohh thanks a lot guys sad to hear that it is still quiet on NETS!!!
kapono might be nice addition i think…just a side note
by devinharris34 on Dec 7, 2011 8:37 PM EST up reply actions
Interesting find at Yahoo - Ball Don't Lie
Roy Hibbert: Don’t know why people are tripping just bc I’m opting out doesn’t mean that I won’t resign with the nets! W/ new CBA it makes sense
In the midst of this column on labor discord, @KBergCBS notes the Celtics are also trying for Howard-Paul. bit.ly/s6nWRx Both of them
LMAO now Celtics want both Howard and Paul…SMH
how the hell would that be possible? lol
How do you unload the ancient dinosaurs Allen and Garnett to even think you would be able to make room for Howard and Paul? lol
next year, 2012
"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.
right on
forgot their expiring contracts… that would be nuts. They started it all with the Garnett and Allen trade… imagine if they pulled it off again. Wow.
I bet we know SOMETHING by morning.
Woj has this habit of dropping stuff after midnight.
"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.
lol taking it there
2010-2011 = acquire an All-Star via cap space as Thorn himself said
2011-2012 = make the playoffs without hindering future flexibility
2012 off-season = sign the second All-Star
2012-2013 = make a run for the championship
Mission accomplished thus far.
i dont know
"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.
i wish.
"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.
cant wait!
and i love how the NBA made it 2pm for official signings. At least now i can get some work done ^^
Hopefully
I’m going crazy over this silence.
by dwill8brooklynbound on Dec 7, 2011 8:49 PM EST up reply actions
BK SAY SOMETHING, GIVE ME A HINT, ANYTHING PLEASE
so frustrating…Like presents under the tree, but you can’t open it till Xmas morning. Is it an iPad or a reindeer sweater?
and of course Bynum….in a suit.
@ HowardBeckNYT
Deal done, source says. NBA is back.
-November 26th, 3:17 am.
by Andy. on Dec 7, 2011 8:56 PM EST up reply actions 11 recs
sale when hes gone would need to pay me to take one
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
Is the only info we know so about the Nets and Free Agency:
*They’ve met with Caron Butler
*Alex Kennedy thinks they are in the lead for Chandler. Tied with GSW
That’s it right?
basically
"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.
I don't feel like we've really learned anything new about Nene since the start...
Some rumors about liking Denver or Larry Bird but nothing concrete
T think TC is more true to me..
they have the same agent with D-will..
by njason21 on Dec 8, 2011 12:38 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
T think TC is more true to me..
they have the same agent with D-will..
by njason21 on Dec 8, 2011 12:38 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
hate to say it
But nothing looks good at all…fml…realy thought we wud.score but.its.impossible..unless.b.king.has a.trade.brewing somwhere else
by netsfan247 on Dec 7, 2011 8:51 PM EST via mobile reply actions
They might have to give up on overpaying Nene to keep Afflalo and get Young.
That is why Nets may still get Nene, because Denver can only go so high.
Nets aren’t offering more than 13-14 million at this time, for Nene/Chandler yet. I think that is cause for delay in their coming. They want to see Nets show them the Big money first.
ehhh
he reminds me of Outlaw – lite
I would pass, give me a Tayshaun who is proven and has been there.
to be honest thats truee the look identicall lmaoo
but look at his numbers if he is more consistent i think he would benefit from dwill also and is young
apparently he's on Denver's radar
with Ill Will in China, I think they’d overspend on Young, and pay for Afflalaolaoaloal
by JerseysFinest. on Dec 7, 2011 8:57 PM EST up reply actions
definitely
but something tells me Thorn is going to throw a ridiculous offer at him that will have us all skeptical first.
by JerseysFinest. on Dec 7, 2011 9:03 PM EST up reply actions
Found this really intresting tweet we can all relate to..
jj25_JJ25
According to sources the Netsdaily community is really upset, they have been logged in to Netsdaily all day and there hasn’t been anynews on the Nets. #SMH
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
by JJ25 on Dec 7, 2011 8:55 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
So
what are the chance Nuggs retain Nene.
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
opinion on it.
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
go over to orlando blog
they get like 15 comments per day.
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
word up
why is there like 700+ comments eveyday for no reason.
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
bro i be putting in work too
solid 20 comments a day.
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
the funny part is
I’m logged in, dose off and stare at the screen for no reason and watch all these comments pile up and un dose when i see the blockquotes in blue.
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
lol
when i go to a new thread and i havent read like more than 60 comments or something, i scrolll down to the blockquotes and the green’d gifs, comments or pic lol
Nets Mets Giants ALL DAY
Ditto
If I have the time, I read all the comments, but if it’s been a while, I go straight to the block quotes and hope for something epic.
bro
i wasn’t here when there was a lockout, i was out doin other things with my life but you know the rest…
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
yea i know
it was depressing to play NBA 2K knowing there was a lockout.
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
wow same here
i honestly skipped a season because they werent trading me to the nets and when i got trade to the nets they traded me for deron williams smhhh
dats wat happens
when you turn good lol.
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
I do
But I make it a point to read NetsDaily while:
- eating lunch/dinner
- pretending to be working at work
- having restroom breaks
- driving
- on bed
- watching TV
Unfortunately, can’t do it while taking a bath. I tried … but it cost me a lot of money, won’t do it again.
Git it done!
while eating?
you know how fat i’ll get if i do that. I rather finish eating then go on Netsdaily.
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
I wouldnt stop eating...
i go on when
i do hw
am in school
i have nothing to do
watching TV
pretty much it, which seems to be alot of my time
Nets Mets Giants ALL DAY
lol
me too, except in school I actually use my “in person” social skills lmao. And alittle after school when the i go out with my amigos and amigas.
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
In school i mean
in spanish class when my teacher goes off on his random stories which have no relation to what were doing
and r u saying im not social? man ur insultin me left and right
Nets Mets Giants ALL DAY
how can i be insulting you :)
my fellow Netsdaily companion.
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
Let me revise my comments
ah nope no evidence of insult lol. if there was i’m in big trouble next warning could be my last nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
of course not
haha its fine. idrc. ur just some random poster who also likes the Nets
Nets Mets Giants ALL DAY
now i'm random smh
i thought we were great freinds lmao.
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
well
were great virtual friends. random int eh sense that i dont know who you actlly are.
Nets Mets Giants ALL DAY
if we could get smith and nene o boy its going to be one exciting team
D Will/farmar
jr smith/ marrow/ brooks
ak or prince /james
nene/ humphries
lopez
this way we will have alot of good assets
Aw ND
why do you do this to me? I was gonna do my hw… then I finally got internet back.. and now I’m stuck on ND again
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I thought Nene said he wanted to win
How exactly is he going to achieve that in Denver?
Getting paid in full is a win
2010-2011 = acquire an All-Star via cap space as Thorn himself said
2011-2012 = make the playoffs without hindering future flexibility
2012 off-season = sign the second All-Star
2012-2013 = make a run for the championship
Mission accomplished thus far.
He would get less to start in Denver.
Question is whether Nuggets would offer him 5 years, which other teams couldn’t match.
My doomsday prophecy from a few days ago will come true, book it
1. nene resigns with denver, having used the nets for leverage on a huge deal
2. chandler signs with clips, using the nets for leverage on a huge deal
3. dwight goes to LA like most think he will
4. outlaw doesn’t get amnestied, to keep the nets on the salary floor
5. cya deron
My doomsday prohecy in a few days
1. I will fail my bio test
2. I will have SAT class
3. I will not be able to dunk
4. It will get colder
Book it
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This board is full of entertainment.....
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
by Kidd2Petrovic on Dec 7, 2011 9:09 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
that's how I roll!!
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
by Kidd2Petrovic on Dec 7, 2011 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
LMFAOOO
I just went on The Knicks Blog for laughs and to see what they were talking about…they were talking saying they will get Paul but they cant include Shumpert…they basically say CP3 for Landry Fields and Toney Douglas haha
D-WILL>Mela
by Netsfan94 on Dec 7, 2011 9:14 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Sure , Don't listen to me...I only saw him with my own eyes...
Shumpert is going to be a star……
joke?
dont break em off stack jax
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 7, 2011 11:28 PM EST up reply actions
Berger
Though Spurs’ amnesty of Richard Jefferson clears full MLE for Caron Butler, Nets meeting with Butler today and tomorrow, source says.
Nets can offer Butler more than $5M mid-level, and are weighing how much to spend now to placate D-Will vs. waiting for next summer.
Ouch... they really want him
Big 3
Outlaw
Butler
Hump
Nets must really want him
and interest has to be there if they’re meeting for two days
haters get ready
by JerseysFinest. on Dec 7, 2011 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
yep
same here. Like him a lot better than AK47, and Tay seems Clipper bound
by JerseysFinest. on Dec 7, 2011 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
don't mind Butler if...
he signs for under 4 years.
Still think AK would be a good fit, but maybe Deron prefers Butler.
DWill said the Nets need defensive wingS (plural) so maybe Butler is one of two. If Nets strike out on Chandler and Nene, maybe go the Hump route and two defensive wings. Then hope for a blockbuster near all-star break.
ha, wait for next summer is my vote if it is a debate of overspending for Caron or not
2010-2011 = acquire an All-Star via cap space as Thorn himself said
2011-2012 = make the playoffs without hindering future flexibility
2012 off-season = sign the second All-Star
2012-2013 = make a run for the championship
Mission accomplished thus far.
Crawford
“@DavidBaumann33: @JCrossover .. Magic on your list? Go ahead and make it public haha”—WHOEVER has me on their list, their on mine.
In addition, a source said that the Clippers prefer free agent forward Tayshaun Price over Butler.
has this been posted already?
Why aren't we going for him--where is AK47? What are we doing???
Let’s just get to Friday already.
Hamburger
Just tweeted that we meeting with Butler tonight and tomorrow. Why two meetings? Are they going to bring in the closer tomorrow?
by djeterfan on Dec 7, 2011 9:19 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Supersized meeting from the Hamberger
Timeless - The 2001-2003 NJ Nets
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nima3dmLrcw
He no DH12 or even Nene or Tyson for that matter to deserve the special tour
by djeterfan on Dec 7, 2011 9:22 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Don't know why 7 is too much
When other teams who have established talent offer 5.
2 million a year more is too much to lock up our guy? We’re in the right ballpark, and intelligently sweeten the pot to gain an edge.
Timeless - The 2001-2003 NJ Nets
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nima3dmLrcw
agreed
don’t really see it as that much of an issue imo
by JerseysFinest. on Dec 7, 2011 9:22 PM EST up reply actions
Spurs being interested...
makes me want Nets to get Butler. Can’t really argue with anything their front office does (except resigning RJ last season).
I don't understand why we don't beat Sactown's offer for Hayes
It’s 5 million a year. Unless Hump comes cheaper, I’d rather have Hayes at even 6 mil a year or so
Butler wouldnt be as bad as most think IMO
Check out the funniest person on youtube Edbassmaster: http://www.youtube.com/user/edbassmaster
Yankees>Rest of MLB
They Finally called up Baby Jesus
NI... your thoughts on this?
I trust you haha… or Jerry. Not that I don’t trust you Brett. Just want some perspective on this guy—I only remember that he was on the Wizards once right?
I really like Butler
He can create his own shot and he’s pretty good at D.
Brooklyn we go hard...
by Fabio Villani on Dec 7, 2011 9:22 PM EST up reply actions
Agree
Could be a solid 15-17 ppg guy for us
by dwill8brooklynbound on Dec 7, 2011 9:24 PM EST up reply actions
It would make us better for sure
It’s just not the big sexy move people are looking for, and concerns about his longevity. If Deron wants him it’s cool with me
by Rodney Buford on Dec 7, 2011 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
biggest thing about Butler
if healthy, he plays both ways. Plays hard on D, and on O. Rare in NBA players today :)
if that happens
which seemingly has a lot of potential, media types are going to say the Nets are stealing Dallas players to try and win a championship. I remember when they were saying that when they added Farmar and Sasha lol.
by JerseysFinest. on Dec 7, 2011 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
Can he stay on the floor, though?
2010-2011 = acquire an All-Star via cap space as Thorn himself said
2011-2012 = make the playoffs without hindering future flexibility
2012 off-season = sign the second All-Star
2012-2013 = make a run for the championship
Mission accomplished thus far.
is there anyone here who
knows what’s going to happen with the Nets?
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
A lot of people clean up parks or construct park materials.
They build bridges or benches.
One scout in my troop raised money and distributed reflective address plates to put on the mailboxes in town so that emergency vehicles could spot houses easier.
I met one scout who dressed up as Santa Claus and delivered presents to children suffering from deadly illnesses.
Personally, I raised the money to construct a swing in my local park designed purposely for children burdened by wheelchairs.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
Lmaoo
The Nets Broke My Heart..
by Mikee21 on Dec 7, 2011 9:28 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
It's far worse than you think
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2WK7GZ7Px8&t=1m45s
Timeless - The 2001-2003 NJ Nets
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nima3dmLrcw
by GMJigga on Dec 7, 2011 9:42 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Butler and Williams pretty good combo. Some guys gotta remember Butler was playing good ball for Dallas before he went down.
The Nets Broke My Heart..
by Mikee21 on Dec 7, 2011 9:29 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
another thing is
he has been ready to play since the finals. It’s not like he is David West and still not 100%
by Rodney Buford on Dec 7, 2011 9:31 PM EST up reply actions
He was playing extremely solid
I thought his injury would kill the Mavs. The guy put up an efficient 15 ppg and played hard on D
by dwill8brooklynbound on Dec 7, 2011 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t think Its that bad a problem remember he was able to play for them in the play-offs coach Carlise or whatever his name is just opted not too
The Nets Broke My Heart..
by Mikee21 on Dec 7, 2011 9:54 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
I think we should move forward with the assumption that we're not getting Dwight
He still wants to be in Orlando, at least for this year. If they can manage to get an Ellis or Iguodala or Josh Smith, he’s there for good. They’re not gonna budge in the near future so we need to do something else. We can’t sign one year deals because no one’s gonna take one year deals
Like Billy said were trying to win now can’t worry about Dwight.
The Nets Broke My Heart..
by Mikee21 on Dec 7, 2011 9:32 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
36 hours
not a whisper this will go down as the best or worst offseason so far…
neither do i, but i guess they have to spend the money somewhere
ill take anyone over buttler, who would be just as bad as the outlaw signing at 7m/4 years
by William_H_HOLLA on Dec 7, 2011 9:33 PM EST up reply actions
I disagree.
Crawford is very inefficient in his scoring and not starter material.
by djeterfan on Dec 7, 2011 9:42 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Glad to hear the Nets are at least debating whether it's smart to spend money willy nilly for no rhyme or reason
2010-2011 = acquire an All-Star via cap space as Thorn himself said
2011-2012 = make the playoffs without hindering future flexibility
2012 off-season = sign the second All-Star
2012-2013 = make a run for the championship
Mission accomplished thus far.
I'd give Hayes 4 years and 24 million. 4 years and 28 million if that's not enough
Heck, he should take 4 years and 20 from the Nets, why would you choose Sacramento’s rebuilding over playing with DWill?
i don't want hayes lol
that is not gonna help get us better then 8 seed
Nu uh
He’s pretty much the best low post defender in the free agent class, good rebounder and terrific passer. Only issue is his size but he can play
And he's cheap, would be a great 6th man
To cover the Center and PF spots off the bench. No idea why Nets aren’t in for him.
5 million dollars a game, if we sign Hump for a whole lot more than that, just what are we doing?
Hump is great but if Hayes is worth 5 mil a year then he’s worth at most around 6 per year.
He could start on the Nets
But why sign really good players to below-market contracts when you can overpay Nene and Chandler?
Oh pissing blimey there's jam coming out of the walls!
so say Denver does offer Nene the max
and he resigns, what do people think the Nets should do from there? Get Tyson?
they have even less of a shot at him imo
he will follow cp3
by William_H_HOLLA on Dec 7, 2011 9:37 PM EST up reply actions
Tyson for sure.
Maybe Iggy, Smith or Monta if those are feasible.
If not that, Dwight or bust.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
i can see a big baby butler off season
playoff team with cap space for next year…
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Yankees>Rest of MLB
They Finally called up Baby Jesus
that is not a playoff team doggs
they would be scrapping for an 8 seed while deron quietly buys a house in suburban dallas
by William_H_HOLLA on Dec 7, 2011 9:38 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
even if we cant get dwight next year
we`d have room for either Danillo or Kevin Love…well likely
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They Finally called up Baby Jesus
by BrettGardnerLF on Dec 7, 2011 9:39 PM EST up reply actions
im tired of waiting for the next offseason every year its the same story
next year will be a better FA class and better draft..then next offseason they will repeat and say the same thing again
This is depressing
i am too
just trying to be optimistic…sighhh
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by BrettGardnerLF on Dec 7, 2011 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
I stepped away from Netsdaily for 4 hours
And it turns out nothing has happened at all, but somehow most seem more pessimistic lol.
Don’t worry guys. We will get something tomorrow.
It’s the calm before the storm.
My gut feeling is still that Chandler will be a Net.
i sure hope so
Deron, Brooks, Mbah a Moute®, Lopez, Chandler
If we can make this happen, i’d be be thrilled. This is the only free agency situation that would make me happier than getting Dwight
Love Mbah a Moute.
Imagine if they could get Stevenson too.
Think of the defense of a team with Stevenson, Luc Richard, and Chandler at the same time.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
Thanks why i like Nene more…added Luc Moute and Stevenson….
Nice balance of offense and defense…well probably more offense lol
@ HowardBeckNYT
Deal done, source says. NBA is back.
-November 26th, 3:17 am.
They need post Defense though.Think of all the times teams just tore through Brook, Hump, and Petro.
If they could somehow manage Nene, Stevenson, Mbah a Moute and Chucky Hayes, that would be insane.
Probably not possible though. I wish.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
I agree as well
In his WFAN interview, I think Deron mentions how Lopez is more of a PF so Chandler makes more sense.
Still torn between Nene and Tyson though. I think we should take the cheaper of the two.
by djeterfan on Dec 7, 2011 9:52 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
On offense.
On defense how can Brook cover the quicker PFs?
BTW, I think Vince said the same thing about Brook.
Did someone call for Mound Round Of Rebound??
Sorry wrong sport!!
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Dec 7, 2011 9:52 PM EST up reply actions
or dressed in his county blues?
2010-2011 = acquire an All-Star via cap space as Thorn himself said
2011-2012 = make the playoffs without hindering future flexibility
2012 off-season = sign the second All-Star
2012-2013 = make a run for the championship
Mission accomplished thus far.
Battier
Hmmm, I may have some interesting news tomorrow. But I need a full nights sleep first……….good night!
Can't believe the Nets are really mulling whether to wait or spend now
I mean after months of lockout you’d think they’d already analyzed every possible scenario
If you read ever bit of info, you will go crazy.
Im going crazy.
@ HowardBeckNYT
Deal done, source says. NBA is back.
-November 26th, 3:17 am.
they probably didn't realize denver would offer a max for nene too
they still think they are gonna sell players on a new arena in brooklyn. they clearly don’t care. until they do something on the court they will still be the same jokebox nets in the eyes of NBA players.
by William_H_HOLLA on Dec 7, 2011 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
Hypothetical
Nets offer Lopez + Tyson + fillers for Hedo and Dwight at the deadline.
Salaries could work, Magic basically swap Hedo for Tyson.
I think that’s a pretty solid deal for them.
I'm sure Tyson will sign right up with the Nets so he can go to a go-nowhere team after winning the championship the year before
2010-2011 = acquire an All-Star via cap space as Thorn himself said
2011-2012 = make the playoffs without hindering future flexibility
2012 off-season = sign the second All-Star
2012-2013 = make a run for the championship
Mission accomplished thus far.
Not to mention Orlando will love having to pay two (near) max contracts on guys who don't provide nearly the same revenue as Dwight Howard
2010-2011 = acquire an All-Star via cap space as Thorn himself said
2011-2012 = make the playoffs without hindering future flexibility
2012 off-season = sign the second All-Star
2012-2013 = make a run for the championship
Mission accomplished thus far.
Tyson @ $12mil versus Hedo @ $11mil is a no-brainer
both would have 3-4 years left on their contracts.
Don't the contracts have to be within 150% of each other though?
The reason it isn’t applicable now is because the Nets have cap space.
Brook + Tyson = about 15 million
150% is 22.5 million whereas absorbing Dwight & Hedo is about 31 million.
I guess the Nets could add 6 million in salary. MarShon + Damion + Morrow would be match it I think.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
Also, I'm not completely familiar with the new CBA so don't kill me if I'm wrong lol.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
Seems to me they would want to reduce salary rather than rearrange the funiture
Where’s the financial incentive?
2010-2011 = acquire an All-Star via cap space as Thorn himself said
2011-2012 = make the playoffs without hindering future flexibility
2012 off-season = sign the second All-Star
2012-2013 = make a run for the championship
Mission accomplished thus far.
No team could really offer that financial incentive at that point though.
It would be Tyson + Brook vs. Pau + Bynum
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
I think that decision has already been made
by not dealing Dwight now where they would save a boat load of cap space.
yeah...
Otis doesn’t have cap space as a top priority…has a new arena to fill and try to keep filling.
by BKNfastbreak on Dec 7, 2011 10:13 PM EST up reply actions
And by no choice
I mean the Nets would obviously tell him he’s a building block for the future to get him to sign. If he signs, then he has no choice.
If I were his agent, I would tell him not to sign
If I were Tyson and ended up on the Magic a year after winning the championship, I would fire my agent.
2010-2011 = acquire an All-Star via cap space as Thorn himself said
2011-2012 = make the playoffs without hindering future flexibility
2012 off-season = sign the second All-Star
2012-2013 = make a run for the championship
Mission accomplished thus far.
if we get Tyson for $12M
And throw in Farmar and #1, it seems reasonable.
I still think Dwight is possible at some point. BK is all in trying to set up this team for Brooklyn and DWills FA, and 48 hours of silence suddenly send everyone here into depression.
Stop w/pessimism until at least one of our targets lands somehwere else for sure…
by Kidd Shizzle on Dec 7, 2011 9:50 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Tyson would be holding out for more than $12 million.
I’m sure his agent knows Nets are good for more than that.
Has anyone noticed that we are a top story on Yahoo?
I think it's fine.
by NetsMets4Life on Dec 7, 2011 9:45 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
LOOK AT ALL THE HATE IN THE COMMENTS
not cool bro, not cool.
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
like mac said
we gon take over the world and watch these haters get mad.
by JerseysFinest. on Dec 7, 2011 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
Why the Nets need to swoop in with an offer for Hayes
Over time, people began to realize that Hayes was more than just a rebounder and energy player — he was one of the best defenders in the league. Despite his size, opposing players found it almost impossible to get post position against Hayes, and he bottled up much larger centers and power forwards on a nightly basis.
http://offthedribble.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/24/the-curious-case-of-chuck-hayes/
Are the Nets just chasing after big names to placate DWill or do they want players who will bring the Ws? You can have the most no-name collection of guys and end up with more wins than the team with the big names
by muwu on Dec 7, 2011 9:46 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
no
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
If we offer Hayes the same deal,
I don’t know how he can decline or why he would
by djeterfan on Dec 7, 2011 9:57 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Yes, I support the Chuck Hayes movement!!!
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
by Kidd2Petrovic on Dec 7, 2011 10:04 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
NBATV discussing Magic
The analyst (don’t know his name) thinks Magic should trade Howard now so they can get assets and build a new team and develop chemistry.
I agree lol.
by djeterfan on Dec 7, 2011 9:50 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Well I think they have a decent shot at keeping him
It would be foolish to trade him when there’s still a good chance he stays
I really dont think hes going to stay
It seems like he’s got one foot out the door. Idk how Magic can improve their team either bc they are in cap space hell. Jamal Crawford isn’t going to cut it.
by djeterfan on Dec 7, 2011 9:59 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
They probably won't be able to get any of the guys he wants in order to stay
But they have to give it a shot. You don’t wanna trade Howard and then find out you could have done a deal for some reason or another that caused him to stay
if Nets sign Caron and Tyson
I wonder if there will be any available cap room remaining to bring back the Hump.
Will we really not have any space even with his cap hold when we amnesty Outlaw?
Say Butler at 7 million per year and Chandler at 13 million
??????
The Nets obviously have holes on their roster, mainly at the center and small forward positions.
That millisecond you're sure you're going to die when you lean back in your chair a little to far.
Does not really compute for me.
He’ll be guarding 5’s 90% of the time no matter who he plays with. He’ll be the best low post player no matter who they bring via this years free agents.
Sure , he’s a good floor spacer for pick plays and any ISO’s the other guy gets because he can shoot , but that doesn’t make him a PF. He did that for Deron-Hump pick and rolls.
"This isn’t fantasy or rotisserie basketball. Why would Denver want Outlaw? Would you?" - Al Iannazzone
by strange-brew on Dec 7, 2011 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
that's basically what Deron said on WFAN...
he think Brook can play 4…said Nets need to add a C and defensive wings.
by BKNfastbreak on Dec 7, 2011 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
VC said it first all the way back in 2009
http://www.nj.com/nets/index.ssf/2009/11/nj_nets_early_notebook_vince_c.html
And didn’t he play PF in college next to his bro the center?
behind brook?
has to be talking about petro, i mean anybody that watched 1 nets game likely saw too much Petro on the court
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 7, 2011 11:32 PM EST up reply actions
y does people hat farmar??
he did everything that a backup point guard is suppose to do…..his 3 point shot was locked in the whole season…he was clutch and distributed the ball….what else can a backup pg suppose to do?? i think he is the best backup pg in the nba…
He is very good as a backup
which is why he is good trade assest. I wouldnt mind seeing him stay
Nets Mets Giants ALL DAY
deron cant play 48 mins specially this season when there is game every day
this season team with the most depth will win it all or go further
by devinharris34 on Dec 7, 2011 10:09 PM EST up reply actions
Do we still have Gaines under contract
he isnt that bad either. id rather have farmar tho
Nets Mets Giants ALL DAY
I like Farmar, but D-Will averaged 38 minutes a game last year so Farmar is a 4 million dollar unnecessary luxury to play 10 minutes a game.
Gaines can definitely handle the position when it offers so little playing time.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
dont forget farmar played some 2 last season
specially when the game close and they needed shooters….and desperate for 3’s
by devinharris34 on Dec 7, 2011 10:14 PM EST up reply actions
I'd rather go Morrow and MarShon offensively and spend the cap space used on Farmar for a defender.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
expect him to get more than 10 in the beginning
the nets may go with a 3 guard set
by DJ HeavyDuty on Dec 7, 2011 10:17 PM EST up reply actions
People dont hate Farmar
I just think when you have a stud like DWill playing point, you can get by with a backup like Gaines. Farmer played really well when he started for us last year. But if that 4 mil can be used to ship him away with Petro, you make the deal.
by djeterfan on Dec 7, 2011 10:14 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
On a positive note…
Nets have excellent doctors…so nets wont sign Butler unless he’s healthy.
Thanks the only positive I can come up with.
@ HowardBeckNYT
Deal done, source says. NBA is back.
-November 26th, 3:17 am.
The problem is we can give him a physical until he agrees to sign with us...
…and last time a player that we signed failed a physical, we got A LOT of bad rep, and lost a lot of time and ended up trading for Marc Jackson to replace that player.
I just looked at Caron's game logs from the past 2 seasons and I'm warming up to him...
by dwill8brooklynbound on Dec 7, 2011 10:07 PM EST reply actions
However, the health could be an issue
by dwill8brooklynbound on Dec 7, 2011 10:07 PM EST up reply actions
He was ready to play in the PO though so I'm not overly concerned about the injury
by dwill8brooklynbound on Dec 7, 2011 10:09 PM EST up reply actions
He was ready to play but how good would he have been
and how good will he be coming off knee surgery at 31 with many back to back games.
also need to think about using the players we sign as trade assets...
…so another question is how likely is the player going to be injured around all-star break when we need to add someone to the Howard trade?
Couple of thoughts.
1) Should we hope CP3 gets traded to GS? That would likely keep Ellis on the Warriors and away from Orlando. Dwight included Monta on his list of teammates he’d like.
2) Being that the Nets need to ensure Deron has some talent around him before his decision time, we should probably have Deron keep in touch with Howard and monitor where he’s leaning… then we act accordingly. If Howard doesn’t give any indication now, we may just sign Chandler, since Dwight may not get dealt at all.
You hope CP3 gets traded to LAL
for Bynum.
ORL would never take Gasol at his age with that contract for D12.
Even without Paul's intervention, what does Orlando have that GSW wants for Monta? They're not getting Ellis, not since they've got new ownership that wants to win
I’m gonna have Deron keep tabs on Dwight, but i’m doing all my planning assuming that he’s not getting traded this season
Just asked an Orlando fan. They replied: S/T J-Rich, Anderson/Bass, Redick, first pick, cash for Monta and Biedrins.
That doesn't really do anything for GS
They’re giving up the best player in the trade, they don’t need that
Oh thank god they took down my post before lol
Greatly appreciated!!! Was THE worst post I ever made.
Feels good to be back
Woj
Clippers management has assured Eric Gordon that he will not be included in any trade package for Chris Paul, league source tells Y!
Clips can still give a decent package though
DeAndre Jordan, Aminu, Bledsoe, the Minny pick, Kaman’s soon to be expired deal, all appealing pieces
But doesnt this just make Dwight want to be a Laker more?
If he really wants to play in Los Angeles AND with Chris Paul, he’d probably take less cash to go as a a free agent. That is unless the Lakers would not be able to afford Dwight. I am not sure about that TBH.
I think it's fine.
by NetsMets4Life on Dec 7, 2011 10:18 PM EST up reply actions
That was what I was wondering.
They probably then would not be able to afford Dwight…at all.
I think it's fine.
by NetsMets4Life on Dec 7, 2011 10:22 PM EST up reply actions
No that's not true.
They could afford Dwight…for the MLE.
Look at their committed salaries.
http://hoopshype.com/salaries/la_lakers.htm
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
come on explain to me
who would take paul gasol?
Doesn't matter
Nets will trade for Dwight w/ out an extension anyway. It’s whoever has the best package.
A GS fan told me they wouldn't include Curry
Since it was too much a risk.
As is GS sounds like smokescreen.
by Jack Handy Jr on Dec 7, 2011 10:17 PM EST up reply actions
I doubt its a smokescreen
Logic says there not moving Curry without an extension from Paul
It's a risk they should be willing to take IMO
They wouldn’t exactly be a losing team, especially if they sign Chandler. Paul, Ellis, Wright, Lee, Chandler isn’t half bad
Teams have to realize, like DWill; Dwight, Paul , whoever, no one is gonna sign an extension when they can make so much more money by opting out. Even if they wanna stay, they’re still not signing an extension
D Wright...
johnhollinger John Hollinger
Note on Warriors’ CP/Chandler dream: Would have to include CBell or DWright as salary flotsam with Curry/Udoh/Thompson package to NO.
thats not holding it up
they need to ensure they can sign chandler and that will be able to convince Paul to stay. Paul and Chandler on the warriors with Monta and Lee is instantly a playoff team. Paul is with his buddy and the best roster he ever had with one of the more loyal fanbases in the country. I cant see him leaving that.
Hornets are fine with Steph and Thompson plus any filler(besides Biedrens) but the Warriors have to get a sniff that Paul will change his mind if they pull off the Paul/Chandler reunion or not
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 7, 2011 11:45 PM EST up reply actions
WOW!
Approaching a THOUSAND POSTS on a Kris Humphries’ thread.
Amazing what a year, some rebounds on a really bad team, a ding bat w/a big a**, a fake marriage/divorce and a lockout will do, huh?
forgot this was a post about Hump...
too busy with all the scenerios flying abound!!
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Dec 7, 2011 10:23 PM EST up reply actions
no
amazing what two days before free agency begins will do. like 5% of the comments have been about Hump
by sheepareevil on Dec 7, 2011 10:26 PM EST up reply actions
1000th comment
"Some things you just can't question. Like you can't question why two plus two is four. So don't question it, don't try to look it up. I don't know who made it, all I know is it was put in my head that two plus two is four. So certain things happen. Why does it rain? Why am I so sexy? I don't know." - Shaquille O'Neal
by CinnamonToastCrunch on Dec 7, 2011 10:24 PM EST reply actions
Honey Bunches of Oats is winning me over
"Some things you just can't question. Like you can't question why two plus two is four. So don't question it, don't try to look it up. I don't know who made it, all I know is it was put in my head that two plus two is four. So certain things happen. Why does it rain? Why am I so sexy? I don't know." - Shaquille O'Neal
by CinnamonToastCrunch on Dec 7, 2011 10:30 PM EST up reply actions
Adrian Wojnarowski
Boston’s delivered New Orleans multiple 3-team trade scenarios for CP3, trying to find something acceptable to Hornets, sources tell Y!
i think Paul made it clear he wouldnt sign with boston
and you cant blame him eveyone is on bound to retire on their team
ugh
better than him going to the Knicks, but how bout a team that hasn’t won a title in the last 5 years? Celtics and Lakers deserve to through a rebuilding phase like the rest of us
by sheepareevil on Dec 7, 2011 10:31 PM EST up reply actions
Obviously D-Will wants Butler
Nets are meeting with him, he is their top SF option, Deron went to see him in the Locker room after the finals. To me, the writing is on the wall
D-Will
Morrow
Butler
Lopez
Chandler
that lineup is actually
playoff capable….
by devinharris34 on Dec 7, 2011 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
If Butler stays healthy... which...
Isn’t likely. Amnesty one and get the same?
this could be big
Marc Stein
Newsy wrinkle in union memo to players w/all deal points: NBA teams will be allowed to pay $500,000 to buy players out of deals in China
I would take Wilson Chandler over Butler
Denver don’t need Wilson anyway.
Im a huge fan of JR Smith
I hope a team buys him out just so I get to watch him play. Would love for the Nets to get him but I think we may be a little crowded at the SG position. Maybe the Bulls would buy him? Good news for JR nonetheless
Good News for the Nets.
In much the same way as I was told “everyone but Dirk” is being made available by the Mavericks for Paul, the Lakers could find themselves discussing everyone on their roster not named Kobe.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/sam_amick/12/07/chris.paul/index.html
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
let us hope
and take a cue from the smart teams— everyone on our roster not named Deron should be available to trade for D12
"Chuckers ain't champions" -- James Naismith, 1891
by calling all toasters on Dec 7, 2011 11:04 PM EST up reply actions
Good to see you posting again.
Chinese free agents not likely to be released from their teams, because the CBA threatened to forfeit the rest of the season for any team that let someone out of their contract.
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