The Athletes Join Nets Workouts; Singler, Brooks, Selby in This Week
by Net Income on Jun 7, 2011 1:59 PM EDT
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PrintThe Nets held their third individual workout Tuesday, but this was the first where there was a prospect, aka an "athlete" who the team could take at #27. Iman Shumpert, Georgia Tech's 6'5" combo guard, was the star of the show. Now projected at #22 by Draft Express, Shumpert's athleticism got Billy King's attention.
"Iman he has great athleticism," King said. "He’s very strong and defensively he’s got some upside. He’s got a lot of tools you like". The other athlete, DeAndre Liggins, a 6'6" defensive oriented swingman, could also be in the mix if the Nets buy a pick late in the second, where's projected. "He’s somebody who can really defend," said the Nets GM. "He can play a lot of positions. He played the point. He played Kemba [Walker], so that’s the versatility of him defensively."
The Nets also announced that some of the more high profile prospects will be visiting PNY Center. On Wednesday, Darius Morris of Michigan, Kyle Singler of Duke, E’Twaun Moore of Purdue, Cleveland State’s Norris Cole, Marquette’s Jimmy Butler and Chandler Parsons of Florida will be in. Then Thursday, the Nets will work out Kansas guard Josh Selby, Duke combo guard Nolan Smith, Providence scoring guard Marshon Brooks, Butler guard Shelvin Mack and big men Justin Harper of Richmond and Nikola Vucevic of USC.
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- With NBA Draft fast approaching, Iman Shumpert makes the rounds, gives Nets a look - Mike Vorkunov - Star-Ledger
- Villanova's Fisher hoping to be reeled in by Nets - David Satriano - New York Post
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- Corey Fisher still wondering what happened at Nova - Tom Canavan - AP
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What happened to Travis Leslie?
@Al_Iannazzone: BREAKING NEWS: Nets are close to acquiring Deron WIlliams from Utah, sources told The Record.
-Feburary 23, 10:54 am.
by Andy. on Jun 7, 2011 2:02 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I heard the Nets will never again acquire...
any player with the name Travis, no matter how good they are.
Sort of like retiring a jersey number…Amen.
by M I K E on Jun 7, 2011 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
"Travis"...what's in a name?
That which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet."
"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven"
To bad deron’s last name is Williams because we could have retired the last name Williams and Travis as the first
by Wall2KingJames on Jun 7, 2011 3:18 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I don't want Shumpert. But those 3 sound great.
Mikhail Prokhorov: Championship in 5 years
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A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at.
Bruce Lee
David Lighty too
buy a late 2nd rounder for him. He’s a great defensive and glue guy
by Abovetherim13 on Jun 7, 2011 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Its sad but I got excited when I saw
Mario West dunk on the fast break for us last year didn’t see a lot of that.
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
I admit I might be a wee bit cynical...
but every named mentioned by Nets management that they say they “like”, I feel they will not draft. Why tip off other teams if you like the guy so much? But then again maybe it’s a game of reverse psychology…
Liggins is impressive
and this coming from a diehard Cardinal fan.
He was a difference maker in a lot of Kentucky’s games last season. Seemed to have the knack of getting his teammates involved with his enthusiasm.
http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/liggins_deandre00.html
"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven"
Nets should buy a second rounder for fhis guy
@Al_Iannazzone: BREAKING NEWS: Nets are close to acquiring Deron WIlliams from Utah, sources told The Record.
-Feburary 23, 10:54 am.
by Andy. on Jun 7, 2011 2:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
No damn “athletes” in the first round. Basketball players only. I have no issue taking Shumpert in the second where theres no risk and no guaranteed money, in fact I support the risk based on upside. Risk doesn’t match the reward in the first when you’re guaranteeing money in the books (regardless of how little money it may be).
On June 29th, 2001, the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade involving Stephon Marbury and Jason Kidd.
On February 23rd, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and the Utah Jazz agreed to a trade involving Devin Harris and Deron Williams.
A new beginning. LETS GO NETS!
by J-Kay on Jun 7, 2011 2:30 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
+1 With Deron at the wheel...
we need fundamentally sound players, not circus performers. If that player happens to be a great athlete too, wonderful…
Re- Shumpert
He can play two positions, he’s got measurable achievement as a defender, he has NBA size, and he can create his own shot. I’d guarantee that guy a few bucks.
www.twitter.com/robertjamis
A name we haven’t heard in a while, but a name I think we should keep an eye on: Josh Harrelson.
Whether we buy another 2nd rounder for him or pick him up as a free agent, he’s a guy who I think has a shot to stick around as a backup big
On June 29th, 2001, the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade involving Stephon Marbury and Jason Kidd.
On February 23rd, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and the Utah Jazz agreed to a trade involving Devin Harris and Deron Williams.
A new beginning. LETS GO NETS!
Josh Boone
On June 29th, 2001, the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade involving Stephon Marbury and Jason Kidd.
On February 23rd, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and the Utah Jazz agreed to a trade involving Devin Harris and Deron Williams.
A new beginning. LETS GO NETS!
Who could forget that "face"!!!
"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven"
^
>Petro
Mikhail Prokhorov: Championship in 5 years
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A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at.
Bruce Lee
by Nets 12-70 on Jun 7, 2011 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Graham is in the league
Jarvis Hayes isn’t.
Who’d you say is the better player?
If the Nets hadn’t overpaid Petro I doubt he’d be in the league now.
When fringe players are involved...
the one’s making the least will probably be kept regardless of their ability.
Boone raised his FT shooting to 52% in the China league.
He is living in NJ and no longer has braids.
He could be available for the Vet Min and although he is better than Petro, he would only have to be the 3rd string Center/PF if the Nets picked him up.
Facepalm
Boone played solid D and was a 10 and 10 player for us.
Hmm, not quite
Maybe if he was cloned and got credit for his clone’s totals also. Boone’s play did pick up, but he remained a 5 and 5 man over his frustrating years with us. He had flashes of effort, as I remember like a 20 rebound night, but nobody could light a fire under him.
The face that didn't sink
a thousand free throws…
I wish Boone the best, he seems like one of the good guys…
I like both these guys
Liggins because he’s athletic, can handle, and has already played a role, and Shumpert, because you can’t find that level of athlete in an NBA body all that often. I think his failures will be mitigated by playing with DWill and he has tremendous upside.
www.twitter.com/robertjamis
Monta Ellis And Andre iguodala
Has anybody seen the rumored report of monta ellis being traded to the sixers for iguodala? idk, but i wish we could get monta ellis in here along side with Dwill, that would be an amazing backcourt.
That would be an excellent trade for both teams
Mark Jackson wants to build that team with defense and they also want to give the reigns to the offense to Curry. Iguadala would be a start with changing the teams mentality on defense.
Ellis gives Philly something they dont have- a legit offensive star. Now how he meshes with Holiday is a big question- because IMO Holiday has the chance to be a star.
Nets 2011- looking forward to the lottery- again
Ellis Is NOT GOOD
He just takes way too many shots.
This trade would be highway robbery for Golden State. The Warriors are consistently a BETTER TEAM pointswise with him off the floor, because he hoists so many shots at a low percentage and doesn’t involve his teammates.
He would make Holiday irrelevant and hog the ball. Jerry West is licking his chops. Not surprised his first action in the Warriors org is “go rip off Rod Thorn.”
www.twitter.com/robertjamis
Ellis is awesome..
But i dont think he’s an overall player, meaning offense and defense, passing, assists etc.. i’ll be honest, i havent seen much of Ellis so i can’t know how good he is or what things he does well or doesnt do well except for what people say, but he does lack defense from what i hear.
No offense, but ... did you read what Rob just wrote?
The Warriors are literally a better team when Monta Ellis isn’t on the floor.
He’s not awesome. He’s an overrated chucker. Just because he scores a lot doesn’t make him a good player.
Well the difference being
Collins will be the best coach Ellis would have ever had, Collins is a great teacher, especially at teaching the little things I think it would be good for Ellis career, will be a major culture change.
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
I like Coach Collins
Wish we could have him here as a nets coach and give avery the boot, though i guess avery has done a decent job with the team so far. some of you might not agree, thats understandable lol
People underrate Collins
He took the same players and turned them into a .500 team without a single player averaging > 15 ppg.
And the question on Ellis will be very simple, can he adhere to Collins?
Nets 2011- looking forward to the lottery- again
Although Jerry West wants to make that trade, the Sixers aren't interested and wouldn't be able to make any trade anyway until there is new ownership.
The Sixers would have to involve a 3rd team, and the Nets have nothing to offer Phila. They have to save Morrow and their picks in case Howard becomes available.
Yeah your right..
That is a very good trade for both teams, just that i’ve woulda liked Monta along side with Dwill.. just like to add that, in my opinion, i think Ak47 and Thad young will be most likely the 2 net moves i see them making this offseason and perhaps one other move.
good comparison
Or even Iverson, only not as good. The Sixers did a good job of putting the right guys around Iverson. This is a step back. I think they’re trying to cut payroll for their pending sale. Sad.
www.twitter.com/robertjamis
I could see a kinda combo between AI and Starbury
"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
by NetsMets4Life on Jun 7, 2011 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
IMO we should....
SG-Stuckey, Thornton
SF-AK, Battier
PF-K-Mart (backup)
C-Chuck Hayes
by LBJOSH on Jun 7, 2011 3:26 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
A 6'5" Center, huh?
The East better watch out.
i think we should draft shumpart
Never give up on something, you can't go on a day without thinking bout it....
by Kingsley King Lin on Jun 7, 2011 3:30 PM EDT reply actions
i hope someone in the Nets FO
is keeping their ear to the ground on what prospects OTHER TEAMS are interested in… whether we trade up for a better pick, or simply package these picks with current players, i can see this draft class being trade fodder for the Nets more than anything.
for instance… what players is orlando interested in?
Athlete…Defense… Versatility…
Buzz words…
Also, this is the guy they blamed for Favors not producing right?
Favors...Imagine with D-Will?
For all the crap we give him, T-Will was the only one who knew how to work with Favors: alley-oops all day. Gotta get the BIG FELLA IN THE AIR!
Would’ve liked to have seen what we could’ve groomed Favors into with D-Will as his point.
by Anthony Perez on Jun 7, 2011 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Derozan for Flynn and 2nd pick
Dammmmit!!
I want Derozan here in 2013!!!
Dude is going to be the top shooting guard in the league in a couple of years.
Twolves send Flynn and 2nd pick for Derozan and the 5th.
Wolves lineup would be pretty decent
Rubio
Derozan
Beasley/Johnson
Love
Randolph/Kanter
Wow that's straight up robbery. Derozen has a J now. Flynn ain't that good at all.
by Gr8tness on Jun 7, 2011 4:07 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
It's also
Derrick Williams for Kemba Walker (or whoever is taken at 5)
I really like Derozan but that seems to much for him? 2nd pick + flynn?
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.
Derzoan and 5th pick
Toronto moves up 3 picks
Keep in mind, in this draft, moving from 5 to 2 is essentially moving from like 12 to 2. It’s all a crapshoot outside of the top 3 players in this draft
On June 29th, 2001, the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade involving Stephon Marbury and Jason Kidd.
On February 23rd, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and the Utah Jazz agreed to a trade involving Devin Harris and Deron Williams.
A new beginning. LETS GO NETS!
Recent reports state the Timberwolves are in discussion with the Toronto Raptors regarding a deal which would send Jonny Flynn and the number two pick to Toronto for guard DeMar DeRozan and the number five selection. While the Timberwolves should continue their due diligence to see if they are able to get more from their assets than only DeRozan, if this is the best they can do, they should think long and hard about it.
Read more NBA news and insight: http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=20047#ixzz1OchwqVMa
that makes more sense.
2nd pick + Flynn for Derozan + 5th pick.
Personally, I like Derozan + 5th pick.
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.
Yeah
But look who he was with. He’s the 48th most marketable athlete in the world, per that London sports biz mag… there wasn’t a single star on that roster.
Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"
he needed a better agent anyway
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.
Yeah it doesn't seem that crazy to me
Furthermore, if he’s interested in “consipring” to join on another team or bring in to the Nets, this is certainly a step in that direction.
Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"
Jeez, what the hell is going on today?
Iggy for Monta Ellis trade in the works.
Johnny Flynn for Demar Derozan trade in the works
Deron firing his agent (according to Andres)
And now apparently, the 76ers are up for sale.
http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2011/6/7/2211621/philadelphia-76ers-comcast-sale
Sixers are losing money
Thats why they are up for sale. Comcast is trying to be a big time player, looking to get rid of ‘poor’ assets.
Nets 2011- looking forward to the lottery- again
Oh, we're getting more guys in
Al_Iannazzone Al Iannazzone
Working out for the Nets Thursday include Josh Selby, Nolan Smith, Nikola Vucevic and Marshon Brooks: http://bit.ly/crxgMs
Brooks???
He’s going to be LONG gone by the time Nets draft. Odd.
Not that odd.
The Nets like him and we could move up for him.
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.
DERON WILLIAMS FIRES HIS AGENT !!!!
NO MENTION ON WHO HE HIRED….
Secret to beating heat....
When lebron goes up, opposing player goes down..... the playingfield has just been leveled or (should I say lebron has just been leveled!) Lol
Broken by Michele Steele
The hottie on Bloomberg that spoke on the Fan Post someone submitted about how the Nets are giving Knicks fans reasons to turn. I see that she’s also a Univ of Illinois grad, which is where Deron went. Maybe that’s why she’s been paying attention to the Nets recently.
This is Deron's now former agent I believe
http://www.draftexpress.com/agents/Robert-McClaren-101/
"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.
Michele Steele
Deron Williams has fired his agent Bob McClaren, according to NBAPA. Williams no longer on McClaren’s site http://ow.ly/5coNK
2 hours ago via HootSuite Favorite Retweet Reply
Retweeted by Al_Iannazzone
I have to think that with both Hump and DWill firing their agents is good news for Billy King.
Maybe now Hump and DWill will have more say about their future and both like the Nets.
Its about time someone let Net Income know that he read the Zzone story about Hump a little too quickly yesterday.
ZZone never said:
Later, Iannazzone wrote that Humphries is unlikely to get a better deal than with the Nets, noting not just the minutes and presence of Deron Williams, but also the endorsement opportunities that playing in New York (aka Brooklyn) will provide him.
He also noted the future Mrs. Humphries has already said they will be house-hunting in New Jersey.
Although the above is true, it came from my comments, not ZZone’s story.
http://blogs.northjersey.com/blogs/inthezzone/comments/kris_humphries_switches_agents/
Nevertheless, Billy KIng can use the arguments to negotiate a smaller contract than Hump’s agent would prefer.
There was no mistake made
your word holds just as much weight as Iannazzone’s.
by NetsKiNG on Jun 7, 2011 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Side Note:
Just saw the 30-30 espn special on Divac/Petrovic…..god i miss Petro!!!!
Section15 Row 12 Seats 1&2
by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jun 7, 2011 4:51 PM EDT reply actions
Nba beefs/fights of the 2010-11 season must watch!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HM0rxDpWC1A&feature=player_embedded
The reason I say this is a must watch is because there is 1 team glaringly missing. The NJ Nets. We have no real enforcers on our team and no warrior spirit to put the beats on someone if necessary to protect our teammates and house.
This needs to be addressed!!
Not saying we need dirty players but at least get someone in here that will get in another players face and shove him if necessary. That means alot to the psyche of a team. Especially a young team.
We need Kmart back. Kmart come home!!!
by power_njerz on Jun 7, 2011 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Or maybe
Nobody finds it worth to get in a fight with us.
when we are getting pummelled by 30 by indy, milwaukee, and washington
and can barley beat cleveland, sacramento, and detroit
who would bother trying to fight us when they can crush the nets on the scoreboard?
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 Jun 8, 2011 2:18 AM EDT up reply actions
FINALLY I CAN POST AGAIN!!!!!!!!
Missed you guys! 76ers are up for sale and everyone down here wishes an owner like the NETS would come in and save the franchise. Everybody wants that Russian Love.
Lopez: "I'll stop being lazy and go after every rebound"
Its crazy how ed and thorn just left a team thats when through the "selling process"
now they have to go through it again
Secret to beating heat....
When lebron goes up, opposing player goes down..... the playingfield has just been leveled or (should I say lebron has just been leveled!) Lol
There seems to be no need for both Thorn and Ed.
I assume Rod has a multiyear contract, but what about Ed?
I need nets rumored lol Rudy Gay please
by nets_heroe on Jun 7, 2011 5:26 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
link, first humphries and now williams
http://www.lockerpulse.com/News/Report-Deron-Williams-Fires-Agent-Bob-McClaren-S1290893/
Secret to beating heat....
When lebron goes up, opposing player goes down..... the playingfield has just been leveled or (should I say lebron has just been leveled!) Lol
Jon Leuer lookin' good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i9jylKet8E&feature=related
playing one on one against david lee
@Al_Iannazzone: BREAKING NEWS: Nets are close to acquiring Deron WIlliams from Utah, sources told The Record.
-Feburary 23, 10:54 am.
Lee’s not exactly a good defender, nor was he really trying…
On June 29th, 2001, the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade involving Stephon Marbury and Jason Kidd.
On February 23rd, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and the Utah Jazz agreed to a trade involving Devin Harris and Deron Williams.
A new beginning. LETS GO NETS!
Shump and Hump
Shake n’ Bake
"This isn’t fantasy or rotisserie basketball. Why would Denver want Outlaw? Would you?"
We need Brooks or Jordan Hamilton.
We need to add some scorers on our team. Outside of Lopez we dont have a legit scorer other teams respect. I know DWill is a 20 pt scorer but I like him better as a facilitator. He should only be scoring 17-18 ppg for us. Brooks and Hamilton are players we could legitimately move up for who can be above average scorers in the NBA.
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jun 8, 2011 1:31 AM EDT reply actions
No
Hamilton doesn’t have the handles to create his own shot. We should focus on Defense. I think we should trade up both our picks and try to get Singleton and Brooks.
DWILL
Brooks
Singleton
Hump
Lopez
I like Brooks alot more then Hamilton but.....
Brooks is quickly rising up draft boards. If he goes earlier then expected then hamilton is the only other player left who might be a 20 point scorer. I am a very big fan of Singleton and I really like that lineup you posted but it will cost us an awfull lot to get both. If we get Brooks then we can get Mbah a Moute in FA who is a FA and/or Battier
Lopez
Hump
Mbah a Moute/Battier
Brooks/Morrow
DWill
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jun 8, 2011 7:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Darius Morris
I’m a big fan of Darius Morris. If we trade Farmar this offseason, then D-Mo could be a great backup to D-Will. Morris is the second coming of Andre Miller…not very sexy, but solid BBIQ, creates shots for others, and the ability to post up smaller guards.
Shumpert has big holes in his game
But when you’re drafting in the 20’s the onus is on the coaching staff.
I prefer Liggins of the two because he’s already played the role of lockdown defender and I think we can get him later. I think he’ll be a better NBA player than college player.
www.twitter.com/robertjamis
to clarify
I am cool with taking athletic upside guys with an exceptional skill, provided the coaching staff and organization understands that it’s worthwhile to invest considerable time in their development. Some don’t.
www.twitter.com/robertjamis
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