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The Nets: A Loser at the Trade Deadline?

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After giving up three important pieces (Harris, Favors and their 2011 lottery pick) to get Williams, the cupboard is almost completely empty in New Jersey. Williams and Brook Lopez are the only two NBA-caliber starters on their roster. With his impending free agency in 2012, New Jersey will have to make serious moves this off-season to convince him to stay. The clock is already ticking. The Nets will be one of the biggest winners of the 2011 trade deadline if they can keep Williams long-term. I’m just not sure they will be able too.