Next Up in Nets' Draft Process: More Camps, Then Individual Tryouts
by Net Income on May 10, 2011 9:02 AM EDT
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Printhe Nets are talking to draft prospects and agents about scheduling individual tryouts but the first of those aren't expected till around Memorial Day or after. With the Nets' group workout done, the Chicago Pre-Draft Combine is next up, starting a week from Tuesday and running till May 22. The next day, another two-day group workout is scheduled for the Timberwolves training camp.
Word out of the weekend's workouts at PNY Center is that few players excelled with only one, Cory Joseph, a 6'3"Canadian-born point guard out of Texas, given much of a chance of breaking into the first round. Others who gained attention included Jamine "Greedy" Peterson, a 6'6" D-League combo forward; DeAnde Liggins, a 6'6" defensive stalwart out of Kentucky; Andrew Goudelock, a 6'2" combo guard out of Tennessee; and Jon Diebler, Ohio State's 6'6" sharpshooter. Carleton Scott, a 6'8" forward out of Notre Dame, says the Nets have contacted him about scheduling a tryout.
All told, 29 teams and 170 team personnel (including some D-league reps) participated.
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sounds good to me
Whispers of Liggins strong play was circulating around the Nets practice facility. I always liked Liggins’ game, but it was his mentality that impressed me after his workout. His mindset towards maximizing his effectiveness at the next level was right on point. " I showed them my jump shot, and my ability to guard multiple positions." If Liggins can present himself as a lockdown defender with threatening three-point range, he can absolutely find a way to contribute consistent minutes in a rotation.
Agree! Liggins looks promising...
Whether you like John Calipari or not, he does have a proven track record when it comes to his former players exceeding to a very high level in the NBA.
"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven"
i dont mind this
Maybe he can be a tony allen type…
we need that!
@Al_Iannazzone: BREAKING NEWS: Nets are close to acquiring Deron WIlliams from Utah, sources told The Record.
-Feburary 23, 10:54 am.
deandre liggins interview
http://www.nba.com/video/teams/nets/2011/05/07/deandreliggins110507Computerm4v-1675720/#
@Al_Iannazzone: BREAKING NEWS: Nets are close to acquiring Deron WIlliams from Utah, sources told The Record.
-Feburary 23, 10:54 am.
its rare for me to support any product of a calipari system
but liggins seems like he’s got his head on straight. he also happened to mention the two things the Nets are starving for right now.
hey what happens in college is in college
but calipari bends the rules for players who have a very bright future in the nba not for scrubs like the dude that got calhoun in trouble or the players at baylor about 7 years ago
The realist keepin it real amongst the surrealists
R.I.P. Big Homey Nate Dogg: "Cuz Iiiiiiiiii have ne-evv-ver met a giiiiiiiiiirrrrrrllllllllllllllllllll tha-at I loved in the whole wide wooorrrlllllddddddd"
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on May 10, 2011 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions
lets draft him!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvtI9_OQOzw
@Al_Iannazzone: BREAKING NEWS: Nets are close to acquiring Deron WIlliams from Utah, sources told The Record.
-Feburary 23, 10:54 am.
Carleton Scott
Is a D League Free Agent type. He’s not listed in any database, his stats are underwhelming, and he has a long way to go. I’d be happy to have him in the summer league, but I don’t expect him to contribute anything meaningful in the near future.
www.twitter.com/robertjamis
Nets are "shopping for two"
the other team is the Armor. You may see some odd names getting tryouts, but they could be trying out for Springfield, not New Jersey/Brooklyn
LAL players
Seeing as LAL is about to blow up the ship this summer..why dont we see what pieces we can pilfer for a lowered price….
Available Players
Odom
Gasol
Bynum
Artest
We dont really need Gasol…we already have a 7 footer who can score 20 a game and stretch the floor and we dont want the oft injured Bynum..who despite his physical stature and ability is a liability. That leaves us with two options….finding a way to trade for either Odom ( who is a proven veteran versatile big man) and Artest ( a proven guy also over the years…a top defender at the 3 spot…and can still provide some scoring 12-15 ppg).
Right now our really valuable assets are Lopez, Humphries, Farmar, Morrow and Damion James + picks and cash….
Thoughts?
Rule of Thumb
Acquiring guys over 30 who already have championships under their belt and just collapsed around their star in the playoffs is a bad idea. Those guys aren’t going to put you over the top and have nothing but downside left.
Artest’s contract is absurd. He’s physically diminished, and can’t really score anymore. The Nets can’t win by being someone else, they have to develop their own identity. The only guy you sell the farm for at this point is Dwight Howard, because he’s a transcendent talent. Otherwise, be patient.
www.twitter.com/robertjamis
by robertjamis on May 10, 2011 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Artest is in great shape and does not belong in the trianlge
by DJ HeavyDuty on May 10, 2011 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions
I agree
but I dont see Artest being a positive here.
I love the pre Lakers Artest without the T’s, Fighting and attitude issues. Strong Defender at the 3 and some 2. Able to post up and attack the basket. I dont know if he has changed or if the Meds will be taken when he is in NJ/NY.
Tricky thing to do but here is a question for all of you.
Who would you rather Outlaw ($7mill) or Artest ($7 mill)?
Official Member of the "DIDN'T WANT TO TRADE DERRICK FAVORS, BUT HAPPY WE GOT D. WILLIAMS" Movement
I think we should look into this, frankly.
With that move you’re shaving off some good money from our roster and adding some serious veteran toughness. LA gets quicker, which should be their ultimate goal. Win win? Could be.
Lopez is an asset but
I wouldn’t trade him for anyone not named Dwight Howard. Lopez IMO will be a top 3 center in the nba if he isn’t already. And he’s only 23. That kind of talent is hard to come by. Im not interested in a headcase like arrest esp if he’s going to cost draft picks. Rather save em for D12 but if we can’t get him we or draft quality guys in next years fully stacked draft.
by djeterfan on May 10, 2011 10:55 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Lakers are going to look for ways to improve…
Lopez is a keeper.
@Al_Iannazzone: BREAKING NEWS: Nets are close to acquiring Deron WIlliams from Utah, sources told The Record.
-Feburary 23, 10:54 am.
Odom is intriguing.
But Lakers arent going to just give him away.
@Al_Iannazzone: BREAKING NEWS: Nets are close to acquiring Deron WIlliams from Utah, sources told The Record.
-Feburary 23, 10:54 am.
they want farmar back!
think farmar, a pick and cash gets it done?
by Angelo Mihalitsianos on May 10, 2011 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah they are going to blow up a team
that went to 4 straight nba finals?
the only person they will blow it up for is dwight howard or chris paul
and i have no problem giving them farmar and petro for picks and other players in a multi team deal. there is no one on that team needed on this roster that wont require sending hump or lopez back in return
The realist keepin it real amongst the surrealists
R.I.P. Big Homey Nate Dogg: "Cuz Iiiiiiiiii have ne-evv-ver met a giiiiiiiiiirrrrrrllllllllllllllllllll tha-at I loved in the whole wide wooorrrlllllddddddd"
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on May 10, 2011 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions
3 straight nba finals
so used to lakers being in the finals now. so happy they wont be there this year
The realist keepin it real amongst the surrealists
R.I.P. Big Homey Nate Dogg: "Cuz Iiiiiiiiii have ne-evv-ver met a giiiiiiiiiirrrrrrllllllllllllllllllll tha-at I loved in the whole wide wooorrrlllllddddddd"
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on May 10, 2011 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Dwight with some interesting tweets
Dwight Howard
@DwightHoward Dwight Howard
@zmoney747 ain’t no extension. I ain’t seen one. I’m a free agent next yr. Not this yr.
@DwightHoward said:
Y does it seem like the writers of Orlando sentinel are tryna push me out of Orlando with dumb articles. It’s annoying. Can I enjoy my summer and get ready for next season in Orlando. Pls. Same thing u guys did to Shaq. Smh
@JBrooks423 I’m not blaming the media. I’m saying stop with the dumb articles. They don’t make be decision of mine. I jus don’t want Orlando fans to believe them. Cuz they don’t know. I love my city
deron williams is better than kyrie irving
by William_H_HOLLA on May 10, 2011 12:05 PM EDT reply actions
And here is Dwight's Ace
…Pls. Same thing u guys did to Shaq. Smh
That right there is one of many excuses he will use when he leaves.
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He hasn't seen the extension
Visually… with his eyes… because he has asked not to.
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"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"
This isn't pertaining to the thread at all
But I really cannot see him leaving Orlando. It’s definitely exciting to think about, but I truly cannot see it. Not trying to be pessimistic, but realistically, the new Collective Bargaining Agreement is more than likely going to contain provisions that make it incredibly hard for players of his magnitude to leave, there has even been rumors of a potential franchise tag. Stern should realize if Dwight Howard left Orlando, FA, that city would face an insurmountable number of issues, ranging from an economic decline, general public interest, etc. just like the Cavs. I’m not trying to hate on anyone, I really just cannot envision this scenario when you really think about it
by JerseysFinest. on May 10, 2011 12:51 PM EDT reply actions
Orlando does not have a problem selling out the stadium
half the season tickets are bought by businesses. Also tourism will keep that stadium packed. remember basketball is a winter sport and orlando is a winter vacation spot. they are loyal fans too. Even when there was no TMac the stadium was full.
They are nothing like the Cavs. I really see brook as the best option he would probably get a condo in the Disney Resort and dress up at least once a week as goofy
by DJ HeavyDuty on May 10, 2011 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions
to be fair, the cavs still sell out games without lebrick
deron williams is better than kyrie irving
by William_H_HOLLA on May 10, 2011 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions
have you been to cleveland in the winter?
nothing else to do out there!
I live in cleve for2 months in the winter. worst city ever
by DJ HeavyDuty on May 10, 2011 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
i've never been to ohio in my life, but from what i hear i'm not missing much
deron williams is better than kyrie irving
by William_H_HOLLA on May 10, 2011 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
most dismal city ive been to, and ive been to detroit!
there are no niteclubs outside of the Flat and near the stadiums. the people are crazy. Rent a movie calleed Gummo
by DJ HeavyDuty on May 10, 2011 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
cleveland and buffalo
the two most depressing “big” cities in america. especially in the winter
The realist keepin it real amongst the surrealists
R.I.P. Big Homey Nate Dogg: "Cuz Iiiiiiiiii have ne-evv-ver met a giiiiiiiiiirrrrrrllllllllllllllllllll tha-at I loved in the whole wide wooorrrlllllddddddd"
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on May 10, 2011 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
ESPN Article on Biggest Roster Holes in NBA
It’s an insider article by Kevin Pelton so I posted what they wrote about the Nets. No surprise that they have the #1 position hole in the NBA.
1. New Jersey Nets: Small forwards (-7.6 Net PER, -9.5 WARP)
When the Nets signed Travis Outlaw as a free agent, last summer, it made sense on the surface. Outlaw had been considered one of the league’s best reserves and, at 26, was just entering his prime. What the Nets failed to realize was that Outlaw’s best play with the Portland Trail Blazers came as an undersized power forward, not at small forward. During 2008-09, for example, Outlaw had a PER of 14.0 when playing the 3 but an impressive 23.0 PER as a 4-man. As it turned out, Outlaw could not even match his previous performance as a small forward when his 3-point percentage cratered, leaving him as one of the league’s most inefficient scorers (Outlaw’s true shooting percentage was just 46.9 percent).
Rookie Damion James had his moments, but a broken foot limited him to just eight games after Dec. 9. A week after James went down, the Nets traded the enigmatic Terrence Williams to the Houston Rockets. That left them supplementing Outlaw with a variety of cast-offs, including Stephen Graham, Quinton Ross and briefly D-League call-up Mario West. None of the players even rated as better than replacement level, and incredibly the sextet was a combined 9.5 wins below replacement level. Even getting a halfway-decent option at small forward via free agency could allow the Nets to improve rapidly next season — especially if it moves Outlaw to a reserve role at power forward.
Anyone see the new Wizards jersey its basically the retro bullets uniform
"I love my Ducks (wait 'til you see my O)"
Everyone is following the trend…come on Nets!
@Al_Iannazzone: BREAKING NEWS: Nets are close to acquiring Deron WIlliams from Utah, sources told The Record.
-Feburary 23, 10:54 am.
Just go back from those red to blue and I'll be happy
Plus I have a Lopez home jersey if I got a Williams one I’d like to away but I don’t like those red ones…
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
Still no haircut...
Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"
z
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.
That chick in the middle has cake.
Let me find out Brook is messing around with spanish girls. Don’t get mono, please.
My swag Jehovah Witness, dude, it never take a holiday.
He better come back with cornrows or dreds...
otherwise there is no excuse for not cutting that rats nest on his head. Jeesh…
I know this has nothing to do with the post but check this out.....
http://dcist.com/2011/05/new_wizards_uniforms.php#photo-1
wizards go back to the retro look and ditch the wizard logo…… we saw philly, golden state do the same….. lets hope the nets do the same as well
MADMAN ADAM
It's all going to come together fellas
Tayshaun Prince , Anthony Parker , DeAndre Liggins , Nikola Vucevic , Coach Messina
Tayshaun + Deron – team usa
Parker + Hump = raptors
Prince + Liggins = kentucky wildcats
Messina + Proky = CSKA Moscow
Proky + Outlaw = rich guys
Vucevic (usc) + Farmar (ucla) = playful banter and towell snappings in the shower
"This isn’t fantasy or rotisserie basketball. Why would Denver want Outlaw? Would you?"
Brook Lopez VC!
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
you know what would be twisted is if
dwight convinced deron to go to florida, and orlando sent us jameer, jason richardson and picks in a sign a trade
Tell it how it is ! or just shut the hell up !
Your damented.
Don’t even think such thoughts.
by Zartan on May 10, 2011 3:55 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
how bout ryan anderson back to minimize the damage from the last worst trade ever?
that way he could be part of both worst trades ever.
JJ for 3!
Worst trade ever is an ott
But yeah damn the for trading VC’s contract and a player just as good a C Lee for a one year rental of C Lee. They had delusions he be an all star just because he played defense and was a part of a finals team.
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
Cept they have no cap
And would need us to do that sign and trade to pull it off. Which we certainly would not do.
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
Something truly hilarious:
Now the Knicks think they can hire Phil Jackson as head coach.
http://espn.go.com/newyork/hot/?id=6516950
"You can spend minutes, hours, days weeks or even months overanalyzing a situation; trying to put the pieces together, justifying what would’ve, could’ve happened – or you can just leave the pieces on the floor and move the **** on."
-Tupac Amaru Shakur
No need to sayything more than lol
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
Delusional is an understament when referring to the Knicks, their fans and the media that cover them
These guys live in lolly-pop land.
How dare you, Sir. Your jealousy towards “da meccuh” of the basketball world and its modest fanbase (including its wonderfully objective reporters) is unsightly. Your outrageous accusations literally made me spit up my orange and blue kool-aid. I await your apology.
by Enigmah5 on May 10, 2011 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Haha
half of my family is from long island so i laugh at every thing they say thats knick related
" Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready "
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