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Stern on D12 Departure: It Happens

The Orlando Sentinel's Josh Robbins peppered David Stern with questions recently about Dwight Howard's likely departure from central Florida but if Magic fans thought they'd hear him say nice things about players staying in small markets, they had to be disappointed.

Stern gave Robbins no quarter on the freedom of player movement from small to big markets, wouldn't even concede Orlando is a small market. "I think this is not a life-threatening event when players move," said Stern at one point. "It depends upon who replaces them and how the community rallies around them."

Meanwhile, Stefan Bondy writes that "a source familiar with the Nets thinking" told him the Nets are prepared to "wait out the Magic and try to sign Howard as a free agent, rather than deal Deron Williams out of fear they’ll lose both". It's further evidence, Bondy argues, that the Nets still believe they are Howard's top choice.

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I do not know

How stern does not see how bad it is for a handful of stars to run a league

by NetProfit on Jan 22, 2012 9:31 AM EST reply actions  

Im sure he does.

Theres just nothing he can do about it.

by Clayton Balch on Jan 22, 2012 9:33 AM EST via Android app up reply actions  

What do you mean? Isn't the new CBA in effect now...?

And you really can’t keep guys in the same market if they don’t want to be there no matter how much incentive there is to stay.

I am going to turn this team around 360 Degrees- Jason Kidd

by njnets on Jan 22, 2012 1:22 PM EST up reply actions  

How is it bad?

Top. Itch ratings, thrilling NBA Finals, and daily news coverage of star players movement.

Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"

by eLonepb on Jan 22, 2012 10:23 AM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Top notch*

Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"

by eLonepb on Jan 22, 2012 10:23 AM EST up reply actions  

It is also reality

"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 Jan 22, 2012 10:27 AM EST up reply actions  

excatly you think he wants more Spurs/Pistons

or more Heat/Mavericks, Lakers/Celtics

not only that but if this goes through this taps into the NY rivalry which has basically been untapped since the merger.

Look at how ridiculous the ratings are for Clippers and Lakers games now. Nets and Knicks would double that if both teams were legit playoff teams

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 Jan 22, 2012 11:15 AM EST up reply actions  

I think we are a top choice for Howard, but we cannot have a mediocre season via 2009's 12-wins

Once you put yourself in a hole that big, you blacklist yourself and your players and kill any chance of anyone ever coming, except for Outlaw and Petro.

by netsnation on Jan 22, 2012 9:35 AM EST reply actions  

yes

But if DH comes in free agency, best believe all that changes instantly.

by MetsNetsGiants on Jan 22, 2012 9:41 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

I definitely

see that point.

The only thing that keeps me hopeful is that the Heat were terrible for 1 or 2 years right before Lebron and Bosh went there.

by NetAnalyst on Jan 22, 2012 10:00 AM EST up reply actions  

well...

in the two season immediately preceding their arrival, the heat had winning records. you’re thinking of three seasons before, when they only won 15 games.

by Dolphins_Nets on Jan 22, 2012 1:25 PM EST up reply actions  

We're not having that bad a season

2 games out of the playoffs with 50 games left.

2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44

And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.

by BigTom on Jan 22, 2012 10:24 AM EST up reply actions  

No we're having an awful year

We’re just lucky other teams are as well.

Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"

by eLonepb on Jan 22, 2012 10:25 AM EST up reply actions  

Only a couple teams have more losses than we do. If the lottery bounces are way…

by SadNetsFan on Jan 22, 2012 10:26 AM EST up reply actions  

I'm not looking at other teams as a barometer

We’re getting blown out. It’s been a miserable season so far.

Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"

by eLonepb on Jan 22, 2012 10:28 AM EST up reply actions  

That’s what I’m saying. We could end up with the first pick in the draft. This is a terrible team

by SadNetsFan on Jan 22, 2012 10:28 AM EST up reply actions  

If we’re 2 games out of the playoffs but still in contention for the #1 pick in the draft, that just means it’s too early in the season to be making any sort of judgement on the kind of season teams are having. Give it another 20 games for things to shake out, then.

2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44

And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.

by BigTom on Jan 22, 2012 10:33 AM EST up reply actions  

I’m not REALLY saying I would bet anything on it, just that things could go a lot of different ways. Heck, we could end up trading for Dwight at the deadline, sneaking into the eight seed, and shocking the world (I don’t think we will).

As of now, it is HARD to watch this team “play” basketball.

by SadNetsFan on Jan 22, 2012 10:34 AM EST up reply actions  

No we’re having an awful year

We’re just lucky other teams are as well.

Awful is a term relative to other things. If other teams are having awful years like the Nets, you’re saying none of those teams is. So, no, we’re not having an awful year, imo. For example, you can’t be driving slowly if the others cars are driving the same speed as you.

2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44

And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.

by BigTom on Jan 22, 2012 10:30 AM EST up reply actions  

Makes no sense

Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"

by eLonepb on Jan 22, 2012 10:32 AM EST up reply actions   1 recs

sure you can if theres 20 cars in the fast lane going 70 mph

and you and 5 other cars are going 30 in the slow lane, you are going slow.

by Andrew Flynn on Jan 22, 2012 10:37 AM EST up reply actions  

You're introducing those "20 cars in the fast lane" into your argument when Elone didn't

So no fair!

2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44

And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.

by BigTom on Jan 22, 2012 10:42 AM EST up reply actions  

and the team in eighth is in free fall

"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 Jan 22, 2012 9:39 AM EST up reply actions  

oops, just wrote the same thing. :) But yep, this is good perspective.

2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44

And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.

by BigTom on Jan 22, 2012 10:24 AM EST up reply actions  

Crazy

The cavs are 7th

by baronkadonk on Jan 22, 2012 12:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Please cryogenically freeze me

And thaw me out on June 30

Plan B all the way: Brook, Brooks, and whoever

by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 22, 2012 9:41 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions  

ok

That will be $2,750,000.00 plus applicable taxes and monthly storage fees.

by MetsNetsGiants on Jan 22, 2012 9:44 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

and sorry

we only have enough room to store your head.

"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 Jan 22, 2012 9:45 AM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Psuedo-Ted Williams joke?

by SadNetsFan on Jan 22, 2012 10:25 AM EST up reply actions  

Defrost Ted!

bought that t-shirt outside Fenway back in 2004.

"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 Jan 22, 2012 10:28 AM EST up reply actions   1 recs

You mean my brain?

That’s my second favorite organ!

(Woody Allen reference)

Plan B all the way: Brook, Brooks, and whoever

by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 22, 2012 11:19 AM EST up reply actions  

nets should wait it out

If they can keep Brooks & the first round pick….then sign D-Will & Howard, this team is instantly a CHAMPIONSHIP contender.

by eopanther8 on Jan 22, 2012 9:43 AM EST reply actions  

Dwill
Marshon
Barnes
X
Dwight

Dwight or bust....
Superbowl or bust...

by D-Will2Nets on Jan 22, 2012 9:51 AM EST up reply actions  

i dont watch enough college ball

is mkg really better than Barnes?

by tategeorge on Jan 22, 2012 9:56 AM EST via Android app up reply actions  

Yes imo

Barnes is too inconsistent for me and Mkg is a beast, has a lot you want in a 3

by BkNetsfan on Jan 22, 2012 9:59 AM EST up reply actions  

We probably won't have that high a draft pick

So we should compromise a bit on who we slot in for our draft selection.

2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44

And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.

by BigTom on Jan 22, 2012 10:27 AM EST up reply actions  

Yes i think we would have a high pick, mkg is projected around #8

Especially with us playing with this team until the season end, depends on what king does actually, he might flip the pick with someone for a proven player if its not dwight but i like to keep that and get mkg or lamb

by BkNetsfan on Jan 22, 2012 10:34 AM EST up reply actions  

Where do you project Harrison Barnes?

2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44

And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.

by BigTom on Jan 22, 2012 10:38 AM EST up reply actions  

Oh ok. I misunderstood you, then. My fault. :)

I figured most people had Barnes and MKG reversed, but admittedly I don’t know much about college bb prospects.

2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44

And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.

by BigTom on Jan 22, 2012 10:44 AM EST up reply actions  

Haha its cool man

I’m no college bb expert as well so those are just my opinion, hope everything goes well for the nets with whoever we are picking in the end, king is the expert in drafting so i trust him whether is it mkg or barnes(if we get to pick them at all)..

by BkNetsfan on Jan 22, 2012 10:48 AM EST up reply actions  

I go to high school in Jersey

and i saw MKG play in person.He was dominant, I knew he was going to the nba as soon as I saw him

Then i found out the next day he’s commiting to Kentucky

by Prash Ramani on Jan 22, 2012 12:27 PM EST up reply actions  

Or at least a very good playoff team

And then we make refinements over the ensuing couple years.

2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44

And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.

by BigTom on Jan 22, 2012 10:26 AM EST up reply actions  

this is a crazy game of chicken being played

between the nets, dwight, magic, and DWill. funny how they each use media leaks and “sources” to improve their respective positions.

by tategeorge on Jan 22, 2012 9:54 AM EST via Android app reply actions  

The real issue is

Knowing dh12’s commitment. Who’s side is he on? If the nets feel they know for sure his intentions then they have to play it out

by NetProfit on Jan 22, 2012 9:59 AM EST up reply actions  

that is what i am talking about.

it is foolish for them to say they would rather take their chances with nothing over marshon and lopez.

by tategeorge on Jan 22, 2012 9:59 AM EST via Android app up reply actions  

no it isn't

they have a very real chance to compete for a championship this season and they would be foolish to throw that away. The only team in the league I think they definitely would have no chance against in a 7 game series is Miami.

by GrandKenyon6 on Jan 22, 2012 10:36 AM EST up reply actions  

a very realy chance?

no way they make it to the conference finals against teams like bulls, miami, and even philly i don’t see it happening

ITS A VVVVVVCCCCCCCCCCC THREEEEEEEEEEEEE

by Keysta101 on Jan 22, 2012 1:20 PM EST up reply actions  

the magic are soo stupid right now

this is going to end up like cleveland except there will be no “Decision” dwight will just fly to NJ walk into Billy’s office with a pen and sign his contract and then go shopping in Downtown Newark

ITS A VVVVVVCCCCCCCCCCC THREEEEEEEEEEEEE

by Keysta101 on Jan 22, 2012 1:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah I don't get it

of all the teams that lost big stars the last two years I think it’s pretty obvious that the ones who traded made out much better than the ones who rolled the dice waiting for free agency.

one does not simply walk into mordor...unless winter is coming

by Gina on Jan 22, 2012 1:29 PM EST up reply actions  

I don't believe it

The owner came out and said to trade him if he doesn’t change his trade request.

Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"

by eLonepb on Jan 22, 2012 10:26 AM EST up reply actions  

Here
Owner Rich DeVos and family have given the order: Unless Howard changes his mind, the Magic will deal Dwight and not let him walk like Shaq did 15 years ago.

http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-01-09/sports/os-orlando-all-star-game-dwight-howard-20120109_1_dwight-howard-magic-fans-owner-rich-devos

Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"

by eLonepb on Jan 22, 2012 10:36 AM EST up reply actions  

we reported it.

but there is a lot of conflicting information.

"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 Jan 22, 2012 11:30 AM EST up reply actions  

But wouldn’t they just be able to sign and trade him July 1st? Or does the new CBA prevent that?

by JimmyLips on Jan 22, 2012 1:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Doesn't prevent it, you just can't get the 5th year

Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"

by eLonepb on Jan 22, 2012 1:53 PM EST up reply actions  

after what Lebron and Bosh did, not buying it

Lebron won 124 games his last two years in Cleveland and still left them out dry

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 Jan 22, 2012 11:17 AM EST up reply actions  

Shaq had declared Bynum the NBA’s best center, and Smith had blamed Howard’s courtship of Chris Paul and Deron Williams for the uneven play of point guard Jameer Nelson. "He indirectly [threw] him under the bus," Smith told the Orlando Sentinel.

by DJ HeavyDuty on Jan 22, 2012 10:00 AM EST reply actions  

lmao yeah thats ALLLLLL they need, not asking for much!
. All that needs to happen in the Eastern Conference playoffs are Derrick Rose and Dwyane Wade going down,

by Andrew Flynn on Jan 22, 2012 10:10 AM EST reply actions  

RIP

Joe Paterno.

Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready

by BrooklynNets8 on Jan 22, 2012 10:30 AM EST reply actions  

lol and smh at the same time

2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44

And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.

by BigTom on Jan 22, 2012 10:39 AM EST up reply actions  

thats messed up

Somebody said "FAIR WARNING"

by nets14 on Jan 22, 2012 11:15 AM EST up reply actions   2 recs

lol omg

Timeless - The 2001-2003 NJ Nets
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nima3dmLrcw

by GMJigga on Jan 22, 2012 12:23 PM EST up reply actions  

wow..

ITS A VVVVVVCCCCCCCCCCC THREEEEEEEEEEEEE

by Keysta101 on Jan 22, 2012 1:21 PM EST up reply actions  

I feel bad but I laughed

"I just copped me an all-things, a professional ball team
Tell me I ain't the illest hustler ya'll seen"

by onegallant on Jan 22, 2012 1:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Learn Dwight, learn !!!

Al_Iannazzone Al Iannazzone
Anthony supports argument that #knicks gave up too much to get him in the Knicks and NBA Insider @Newsday: newsday.com/sports/basketb…
29 minutes ago

by d2d on Jan 22, 2012 10:34 AM EST reply actions  

Easy for him to say now that he got his money

I guess he’s subtly saying Knicks should have refused to trade for him and instead he would have liked to go to the Nets! Yeah, I’ll run with that.

2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44

And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.

by BigTom on Jan 22, 2012 10:41 AM EST up reply actions  

Point is, he could've told the Nix I'm coming regardless, so don't give up the kitchen sink.

Same would be if D12 told D-Will to tell BK …“Do not give up Marshon, I’m coming either way”

BK can turn around and play hardball, and not give up the kitchen sink.

by d2d on Jan 22, 2012 10:43 AM EST up reply actions  

Point is, he could’ve told the Nix I’m coming regardless

But at the time, he was worried about getting his money in advance of the new CBA, which is why he didn’t say that. Thus, it’s easy for him to say now, in retrospect, that he should have told the Knicks he was coming regardless, now that he has his money and knows what the new CBA permits.

2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44

And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.

by BigTom on Jan 22, 2012 10:46 AM EST up reply actions  

I hear you ... "couldv'e" I'm saying....

Maybe he would give up some money to win the bling!

But who knows maybe all he cares is money anyway ….

by d2d on Jan 22, 2012 10:49 AM EST up reply actions  

im sure melo and la la was singing C.R.E.A.M.

Cash rules everything around me, cream get the money, dollar dollar bill y’all

"There's only one Keith Van Horn!"
-Kieth Van Horn

by Kieth Van Horn on Jan 22, 2012 11:14 AM EST up reply actions  

Cash Rules......

“I grew up on the Crime Side, the New York Time Side”

J-Kidd to D-Will

by femdig on Jan 22, 2012 11:17 AM EST up reply actions  

than

We moved to shaolin lands…

They dont music like this anymore…

by MetsNetsGiants on Jan 22, 2012 1:21 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

“Pants second hand”

He’s talking about hand me downs.

by power_njerz on Jan 22, 2012 2:01 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

about $40 million difference

to him by signing last year.

"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 Jan 22, 2012 11:31 AM EST up reply actions  

I understand that; D12 difference would be around $30 mill.

Point is, however, that Denver and Orl in this case would do the trade or get nothing.

In our case with ORL, is it better Lopez, Morrow, pick and flexibility or nothing.

I just hope it happens to allow us to keep Marshon.

Despite all of that, I am of school of thought that you get D12 no matter what if you have the chance to do it …

by d2d on Jan 22, 2012 12:14 PM EST up reply actions  

I just want to take a moment to remind everyone of that time when I said I would rather trade for AI-2 than Carmelo

and people said I was crazy.

I’m just saying is all.

one does not simply walk into mordor...unless winter is coming

by Gina on Jan 22, 2012 1:17 PM EST up reply actions  

not me

if I said anything, it was along the lines of “I’d rather have Crash, but AI is OK too”

BTW, hello stranger!

"Good pitching will always stop good hitting and vice-versa." -- Casey Stengel

by calling all toasters on Jan 22, 2012 2:31 PM EST up reply actions  

i dont like the rock eitehr

last year..first visit i liked comapred to IZOD….but is really a BLAH place with horrible food

by netsball on Jan 22, 2012 10:44 AM EST up reply actions  

It's funny cause we can't make a big deal about "OUR" thing!

But if this was against us, BSPN would be all over it.

“Dwill is leaving …bla bla bla ???? #amazing

by d2d on Jan 22, 2012 10:53 AM EST up reply actions  

from a fan standpoint

I think its nice and i actually like the food (mostly im in ice lounge)…zeppolis are awesome…

But i can see how he doesnt like it…it doesnt feel like an ‘NBA’ arena.

by MetsNetsGiants on Jan 22, 2012 11:11 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

If the place was packed like in SLC

A d those fans were cheering for a winning basketball team, deron would love the Rock

by Chakroot on Jan 22, 2012 11:19 AM EST up reply actions  

Orl is trading him.

Whether its to us or some other team. No way do they let him go for nothing. I don’t care what Otis smith says about possibly holding on to him. There fan base will turn that new arena into a ghost town if they let Dwight go for nothing!

by netsfan1591 on Jan 22, 2012 11:01 AM EST reply actions  

technically not nothing

if you think about it the departure of howard through free agency would not only give the magic a shot to win the championship this year, but it would clrear up howard gigantic salary and they would be able to sign free agents, possibly even brook lopez if they wanted, then they rebuild. remember it was rebuilding that got the magic Howard in the first place, the devos say they want to give themselves the best chance of wining NOW, howard is definitely their best chance, then rebuild, its the best of both worlds

by King Of Russia on Jan 22, 2012 1:32 PM EST up reply actions  

that being said

the magic need to realize they arent winning it all this year with howard and they should be trading with the nets who have various key pieces which will help the magic in the rebuilding process, like the 5 first rounders we offered up, lopez, and dare i say Starshon Brooks

by King Of Russia on Jan 22, 2012 1:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Shaping up to be the "Decision II" if Orlando plays it out.

And I am SURE Dwill and Dwight do NOT want a repeat of that. I think that changed a whole. country’s perspective of LeBron. Their PR people will want to keep that exploration very private. So in free agency, wherever Dwill signs, we will see Dwight follow. But I’m sure that will be after some harrowing days where they are hearing mark Cubans pitch and from JKidd on how they were in the finals in NJ and still could not fill the stands the next year.

Ownership is key and Proky has definitely raised the status of the organization with his open checkbook,level of professionalism, and desire to win it all. What we lack there is years of consistency but as long as people believe Proky is long term, that should not be a problem. The Buss transition in LA has tons of unkowns and smells bad. The dumping of Odom reminded me of the Nets not paying up for Kmart.

It’s always interesting but I do think we have a good shot if Howard isn’t traded and Orlando goes all in. If Orlando does win it all, I think Dwill will go to Orlando unfortunately. Even if they are just in the finals, it’s a close call.

by whoopdeedamndo on Jan 22, 2012 11:07 AM EST via mobile reply actions  

lolwut? D-Will to Orlando would require him taking the MLE, they have no cap space. That pay cut would be absurd

Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352

by J-Kay on Jan 22, 2012 11:33 AM EST up reply actions  

I'm not very savvy of what's legal or not in this league but...

can Dwight’s agent communicate with Billy King on behalf of Howard? If Howard would commit to the Nets he would just tell them so, keeping Billy from gutting the roster and waiting for free agency.

That is, off course, considering Nets really are Dwight’s first option.

for the right of watching tv broadcasted nets games...

by Nets-ness on Jan 22, 2012 11:08 AM EST reply actions  

It's a good question...

I’m sure the agent is able to convey what kind of team the Nets would need to be for Howard to sign as a free agent. If the permission they obtained did not allow that, the Nets would basically be operating with an understanding that all it would take is Dwill and a lot of cap space. Nets should also deem Marshon untouchable at this point too. At least at this point in the discussion.

by whoopdeedamndo on Jan 22, 2012 11:17 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

as I understand..

Dwight’s agent has been permitted only to talk with Nets regarding trade scenarios to the deadline, thus making any kind of commitment to signing with the Nets in the off-season illegal.

If such a commitment would be possible it would certainly take a lot of pressure off Billy to try and manage a blockbuster deal by deadline.

I wonder if there ever was such kind of commitment between Lebron, Bosh and Miami’s management before free agency period.

for the right of watching tv broadcasted nets games...

by Nets-ness on Jan 22, 2012 11:30 AM EST up reply actions  

wfan guy this morning

Was saying nets and knicks should swap melo for dwill

"There's only one Keith Van Horn!"
-Kieth Van Horn

by Kieth Van Horn on Jan 22, 2012 11:11 AM EST reply actions  

not sure that anyone wants to play with melo

As he’s neutralized his teammates

"There's only one Keith Van Horn!"
-Kieth Van Horn

by Kieth Van Horn on Jan 22, 2012 11:12 AM EST up reply actions  

even if i knew dwill was walking at year's end

i would not do that deal……he would stunt marshon brooks’ growth tremendously

look at landry fields….not saying fields is in brooks’ class, but he was a pretty serviceable player pre-melo, after the trade he was rendered absolutely useless

Section15 Row 12 Seats 1&2

by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 22, 2012 11:15 AM EST up reply actions  

Melo's offensive game is great

He needs to learn to be a team player…but maybe thats coaches fault?

by MetsNetsGiants on Jan 22, 2012 11:18 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Even Melo basically said he doesn’t want to play with Melo

Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352

by J-Kay on Jan 22, 2012 11:36 AM EST up reply actions  

Who said this? Mike Francesa?

Mike was on at 8am. Or was it a guest he had on? I’m surprised they talked basketball today.

2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44

And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.

by BigTom on Jan 22, 2012 11:39 AM EST up reply actions  

this is pretty scary
But the Nets have lost Damion James indefinitely, and he will undergo surgery on his right foot Tuesday to replace the screw he had inserted last year to help repair a fractured fifth metatarsal in the foot.

Read more: http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=9107#ixzz1kCjd3y9f

this is the same surgery brook had…..he better not rush it

Section15 Row 12 Seats 1&2

by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 22, 2012 11:16 AM EST reply actions  

although speaking with a surgeon friend of mine who's

pretty highly respected, he says that a screw in the 5th metatarsal if rehabbed correctly usually doesnt go awry

Section15 Row 12 Seats 1&2

by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 22, 2012 11:18 AM EST up reply actions  

Injured players retain the roster spot. Larry Owens signing was the closest thing

Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352

by J-Kay on Jan 22, 2012 11:37 AM EST up reply actions  

especially since he never was seriously injured before he went pro

played like 98% possible games in his 4 years at Texas

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 Jan 22, 2012 11:19 AM EST up reply actions  

yep whats his deal ?

Is it the same injury as the last one?

by iambryan on Jan 22, 2012 11:24 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Not really a "new" injury

Problem with the screw used to fix the injury last time. Not really ready to call him injury prone since it’s one injury. He hasn’t been plagued by a ton of different injuries but one injury

by muwu on Jan 22, 2012 11:27 AM EST up reply actions  

i feel good about the idea

that if D12 is not traded to LA, that he will end up in BK after the season. with that being said, people really need to start taking it easy on deron. He clearly is just frustrated with his own play more then anything else. but it is his presence alone that is giving us the potential of having dwight and a lineup that will provide fans with the best 4 years of basketball of their lives…

by Hitdog42 on Jan 22, 2012 11:18 AM EST reply actions  

we arent mad at his play

Its the lack of hustle, lack of drive, lackluster performances, giving up on plays, looks like he would rather be home playing modern warfare on his 70 inch led screen with 7.1 surround sound system with fiber optic connections…

by MetsNetsGiants on Jan 22, 2012 11:23 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

that is just simply not true

people dont like that he is shooting 35%… which has nothing to do with effort…
people dont like that his TO’s are up… which is because he is trying to do too much because outside of marshawn nobody on the team could take me to the hoop 1 on 1.
You either believe in the process or you dont. Deron is a world class player, and is here to get d12 here. Either you believe in it or you dont. If you dont, then keep whining, if you do, then see it for what it is.
There is a lot of overrating of other players on the team that goes on… the team with brook out is horrible.

by Hitdog42 on Jan 22, 2012 11:50 AM EST up reply actions   1 recs

im all for dwight or bust

I see the big picture..hell ill goto cvs to pick up the prints…all we r asking is for dwill to show more leadership…its easy to be a leader when u have all stars next to you…lets see him show true leadership with this squad…not asking for wins…asking for nba grade effort by nba players day in and day out, they are in the league for a reason….dudes cant possibly be this bad!!

by MetsNetsGiants on Jan 22, 2012 12:18 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

his teammates are this bad

true leadership stuff, is just nonsense. ask brooks how much deron is helping him…. that is leadership that matters.
playing with a bunch of stiffs who are ZERO threat on offense, will bread frustration, turnovers, and poor body language at times. its called being human

by Hitdog42 on Jan 22, 2012 12:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Did not know Jordan Williams was on Netsdaily

Glad that some of the Nets players appreciate the Rock…

by whoopdeedamndo on Jan 22, 2012 11:26 AM EST via mobile up reply actions   2 recs

lol

Jwill isnt even ‘fat’ though…thats main reason i find these jokes funny

by MetsNetsGiants on Jan 22, 2012 11:29 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

i feel Dan Fegan is pushing D12 hard to Brooklyn

there’s a lot of incentives for him to get D12 to BK…

Don’t you guys feel as if he’s giving the Nets the INSIDE SCOOP on everything goin on with D12

One consistency through all this drama has been that the Nets continually remain confident that they will land Howard via trade or free agency.

Also, its hard to deny how valuable it is for D12 to come to a non-gutted Nets in free agency. Look at Melo….btw nets fans shoud tweet that Al Ianazzone tweet to Howard

by NJQuestCat on Jan 22, 2012 11:28 AM EST reply actions  

It's all a foregone conclusion

Dwught, deron, Fegan… They all know what is going to happen. It’s naive to think that meaningless games during a meaningless season of the NBA are going to affect the outcome here

by Chakroot on Jan 22, 2012 11:31 AM EST up reply actions  

I think BKing

has been told by Fegan that Dwight wants to be in Brooklyn.

If Fegan didnt think Dwight wanted to come here, Why would he not push for NENE to come to Brooklyn instead?

Another thing remember Dwight was in Brooklyn over the summer. It must have been for one of the companies that endorse him maybe Adidas. Adidas most likely wants to Dwight in NY. Just think about the Adidas ads. I can see a Run DMC NY type ad. “My Adidas…”

by SIC One on Jan 22, 2012 11:35 AM EST up reply actions   1 recs

WOW...Rev Run comes to my store all the time

Im gonna run that by him LOL

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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 22, 2012 11:37 AM EST up reply actions  

they do want him in NY

thats the reason he hasn’t gotten an extension with them yet. It would be huge for their company to have Dwight Howard in the NY area because they would have two of their flagship athletes in two of the top cities in the country.

We'll Be Fine.

by JerseysFinest. on Jan 22, 2012 1:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Man oh Man

when i feel down about this teams play, i head over to youtube, and watch highlights of Marshon Brooks’ young career so far…..and then i like to read the comments……and it is very very very rare to see people gushing about a nets player…..the kid has “IT”

This makes me think, if we were to land howard we would most certainly miss out on this kid brooks blossoming into a superstar before our very eyes….people compare him to jamal crawford, but i doubt jamal came out gangbusters putting up 20 spots in his first month in the nba!!! The scoring ability, the length, the improving passing, he will only get better and better……..#keepmarshonatallcosts

Tell orlando, it’s brook lopez, some exprining deals, and our #1 draft pick and even houstons pick, but no marshon brooks!!!!!

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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 22, 2012 11:34 AM EST reply actions  

i do too man...

i’ve actually downloaded all of the MarShon Channel videos on my iPad…watch em when i’m bored.

The kid is just so sick. For me, his footwork, post up game, pump fakes, ability to create space, and use the glass so effectively are what seperate him from a player like Nick Young.

He’s so crafty and he CAN pass. I feel confident from the way he has passed in more recent games that he will become more and more effective at getting his teammates involved. Just look at the progression of the videos. He really starts passing better and better as the games go on.

by NJQuestCat on Jan 22, 2012 12:03 PM EST up reply actions  

we have added a link under Blogs to the Marshon Channel.

"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 Jan 22, 2012 12:55 PM EST up reply actions  

As for all the Losing...

As long as D-will sees the vision of next year, i don’t mind all the losing. I just wish he would hang his head a lot lesss and stop whining.

For me this year is all about watching Brooks and hoping him and MarShon get some good chemistry together. I like the idea of getting a high draft pick because (1) it either helps us in a trade (2) we pick up Gilchrist, Barnes, or Lamb next year (3) we flip the draft pick, Brook, or both for more proven talent after hopefully getting D12

Lets keep positive Nets fans. The assets + MarSwag + Dwill and Dwiights idea of playing together in Brooklyn is what we are riding on and that is very solid.

We’re not riding with a player neutralizer like Melo, we don’t got 100 million unisured knees trying to fit with an overpaid Chandler.

The Nets have bigger things in mind.

by NJQuestCat on Jan 22, 2012 11:48 AM EST reply actions  

this team we have this year has little to no chemistry...but

BK’s ultimate goal is to put a team together that has it. With the flexibility that they have with all their assets, D12 and Deron can’t help but believe that they will have the flexibility to put together a REAL REAL contender.

I think D12 will take less money just like the Heat trio took paycuts to not compromise flexibility.

by NJQuestCat on Jan 22, 2012 11:53 AM EST up reply actions  

It takes a moiso to write a moisotic article. But it takes a super moiso to keep moisoin bringing it up over and over again

From Sheridanhoops.com – Power Ranking

LAST WEEK: 1-3 THIS WEEK: 4 games KEY GAME: MON at LAC
Every week, they move up a wee bit. Deron Williams came out and said the Prudential Center is a cold dump. He should have seen it before they removed the rat traps and installed massive space heaters.


He is, the most moisoin’ Man in the World.

by YOUNG NET on Jan 22, 2012 12:09 PM EST reply actions  

More from the Moiso
MAVERICKS
(10-7) LAST WEEK: 2-2 THIS WEEK: 3 games KEY GAME: FRI vs UTA
Dirk Nowitzki, out with a sore knee, has averaged at last 20 points for 11 straight seasons. He is at 17.5 this season, with lowest FG pct (.456) and 3-point percent (23.5) since his rookie season. Second-leading scorer is Jason Terry at 13.8, and he doesn’t start. Watch for a Shawn Marion trade, the key to getting both D12 and DWill.

by YOUNG NET on Jan 22, 2012 12:14 PM EST up reply actions  

this is true though

they have to trade marion to get both dwill and d12

i dont see what’s wrong with what he’s saying

by mbspam17 on Jan 22, 2012 12:20 PM EST up reply actions  

I would also watch for the Nets to dump more salary

They could get rid of Morrow and Farmar and maybe Petro in the same vein as the Mavs with Marion.

2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44

And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.

by BigTom on Jan 22, 2012 12:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Any takers?

Deron, Marshon, and Farmar for Melo, Shumpert, and Landry Fields

I haven’t tried it on the ESPN thingy yet. But I’m sure it could get “done” in some fashion if both teams wanted to. I’d prefer to keep Deron and Marshon, but its a possible doomsday scenario that I kind of like actually. Deron n D12 is plan A obviously, but this doesn’t seem like a bad plan B to me.

by Jon Bubs on Jan 22, 2012 12:16 PM EST reply actions  

plz no

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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 22, 2012 12:17 PM EST up reply actions  

I wouldn't trade Deron.

But if I had to, I wouldn’t include MarShon. Only way I like giving away MarShon is for Dwight. But if Dwight isn’t getting traded, then I am okay with waiting for the off-season, and hoping Deron stays + Dwight comes too

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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 22, 2012 12:19 PM EST up reply actions  

No, but I would rather lose Deron for nothing

and have tons of cap space, + our lottery pick, then take Melo and his contract.

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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 22, 2012 12:21 PM EST up reply actions  

sure he is

but I can’t see us doing much as a team if we just swap Deron for Melo. Might as well start from scratch if we are going to lose Deron

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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 22, 2012 12:24 PM EST up reply actions  

We would still have cap space this summer for more people.

I don’t think Melo is a bad guy to build a team around. The Knicks aren’t doing so hot this year, but it is still early. Melo and the nuggets did very well together too.

by Jon Bubs on Jan 22, 2012 12:27 PM EST up reply actions  

Did you read my post at all?

Plan A is obviously Deron and D12. I made that clear from the beginning. Melo is just a plan B. Please read the original post next time.

by Jon Bubs on Jan 22, 2012 12:30 PM EST up reply actions  

i said dont think

one would hope he doesnt have interest in someone who has played as bad as shumpert.

by Andrew Flynn on Jan 22, 2012 12:32 PM EST up reply actions  

He is the number 4 rated rookie on nba.com's rookie ladder

Brooks is number 3. He is better than you’re giving him credit for.

by Jon Bubs on Jan 22, 2012 12:40 PM EST up reply actions  

i don't understand why he is so high

nba.com rookie ladder is kind of a joke. They only consider basic stats (points, rebounds, assists). They don’t even mention shumpert has a terrible FG%, and shoots like he’s kobe

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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 22, 2012 12:46 PM EST up reply actions  

he is also on a team with 3 all stars who being on the court with him leaves him open for multiple shots and he responds by missing them and forcing turnovers

who is marshon brooks playing with again? deron williams and noone else that will help brooks succeed offensively, there are serviceable players for sure like hump, but noone the caliber of amare or chandler which is gonna force the offense to double team, or focus on keeping a body on at all times like chandler and amare. and yes hes #4 and also super hyped up because hes playing in the garden on a knicks team who is now in a freefall losing their 6th game in a row.

by Andrew Flynn on Jan 22, 2012 12:50 PM EST up reply actions  

NOPE

i would take Melo and Shumpert for Deron only… we would need a PG

by danxcr on Jan 22, 2012 12:19 PM EST up reply actions  

So you're plan B is to call his bluff?

doesn’t seem like much of a plan now does it?

by Jon Bubs on Jan 22, 2012 12:25 PM EST up reply actions  

We don't know much

we are just the fans. I’m sure Billy knows what he’s doing

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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 22, 2012 12:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Once again, I'm not advocating for the nets to actively pursue this.

But if we end up having an awful record and Deron makes it clear he wants to leave, then we’re in a tough position. Obviously if this happens then we’re not getting d12 and deron. Then and only then would I suggest trying to something like this. I’m all ears if you guys have a better plan…

by Jon Bubs on Jan 22, 2012 12:35 PM EST up reply actions  

why would this make sense?

one does not simply walk into mordor...unless winter is coming

by Gina on Jan 22, 2012 1:20 PM EST up reply actions  

for D12I dont understand why people are saying 4 yr- 80.5M vs 5yr 110M its one year more at 20M which he could make up after 4 yr contract is done so the difference is only 10M

by Bignetfaan on Jan 22, 2012 12:16 PM EST reply actions  

ye he would make more in endorsement in BK

by Bignetfaan on Jan 22, 2012 12:21 PM EST reply actions  

If the nets are sure that they can sign Howard and.......

DWILL also knows this than I hope that the plan is that we are Tanking purposely and DWILL is acting out his role as an emotionally upset superstar………Then we wil have Howard.DWILL,Brooks,LOTTERY PICK and Lopez……….WIN WIN……

by NetFan48 on Jan 22, 2012 12:24 PM EST reply actions  

that's Ghaseem

billy sits in section 19, alone with his thoughts.

"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 Jan 22, 2012 12:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Unless I'm harassing him

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"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"

by eLonepb on Jan 22, 2012 1:24 PM EST up reply actions  

If not Billy King, the Brooks family

eLonepb: the celebrity shmoozer of NetsDaily. If you get any more famous you’ll be dating a Kardashian yourself!

Timeless - The 2001-2003 NJ Nets
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nima3dmLrcw

by GMJigga on Jan 22, 2012 4:04 PM EST up reply actions  

lols

Dude stays w young chicks right??

by MetsNetsGiants on Jan 22, 2012 1:15 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

He was with some guy who looked like he could be Stu's son

The son was pretty drunk and hitting on every woman in the area though… Especially the hot red head that sat in front of me.

by Rudibager on Jan 22, 2012 1:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Although Stern and the owners got their way in terms of the financials of the new CBA, it still drives them crazy that they can’t stop these 20 something superstars from controlling their respective teams

by NetsStrk on Jan 22, 2012 12:36 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

FORGET PEOPLE

NO WAY we trade DWILL to KNICKS.

If we dont get Dwight and Dwill wants out, we have to trade him to Dallas especially since Dallas would want to sign Dwight too.

BKing would have to get a third team involved since dallas doesnt really have anything we would want. I would like picks, expiring and young talent.

by SIC One on Jan 22, 2012 12:39 PM EST reply actions  

plus melo isnt going anywhere, they are gonna ride him on that team be it sink or swim

thats just the usual ny sports fan what if scenario garbage speculating about the knicks trading him.

by Andrew Flynn on Jan 22, 2012 12:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Question

What is this “background” Morrow and D-Will are complaining about? What is it they are implying is throwing off their shot?

The Thunder shot the ball poorly too and its not like we defended them beautifully. Does it really make a difference that the Prudential Center was built for hockey as opposed to basketball?

Marshon VS Iman: Bring the rivalry on my nuiikkkass!!!

by WR3 on Jan 22, 2012 12:42 PM EST reply actions  

You didnt answer my question.

What is this background they are referring to?

Marshon VS Iman: Bring the rivalry on my nuiikkkass!!!

by WR3 on Jan 22, 2012 12:53 PM EST up reply actions  

i have no clue.....i answered it by saying its an excuse

cause everyone else seems to be hitting their jumpshots there

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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 22, 2012 12:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Does anyone have a more imformed answer to my question?

I am actually quite curious.

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by WR3 on Jan 22, 2012 12:58 PM EST up reply actions  

didn't Morrow say that the background

is so far away, the depth persepction is messed up. something like that

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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 22, 2012 12:59 PM EST up reply actions  

What background thou?

Does he mean the fans? The back of the basket? The overall arena size?

Marshon VS Iman: Bring the rivalry on my nuiikkkass!!!

by WR3 on Jan 22, 2012 1:00 PM EST up reply actions  

I think it is the spacial relationships of the objects in the shooters' field of vision

That’s why players don’t like playing in domes; supposedly, domes are too spacious, and it’s hard for the eye to calculate distances to the goal as a result.

2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44

And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.

by BigTom on Jan 22, 2012 1:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Thank you

This is the imformed answer i was looking for.

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by WR3 on Jan 22, 2012 1:05 PM EST up reply actions  

I know we all want DH12 to come here via free agency

but i can totally see dallas freeing up enough space to sign dwill and dh12 in the offseason…..never say never, if they can find a dumpster to trade marion to, amnesty haywood and let some other guys go, then they are good to go

So, it is for this reason that we should probably call orlando’s bluff and give them everything they ask for………EXCEPT FOR SWAGGGGGG

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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 22, 2012 12:51 PM EST reply actions  

We are Deron's preferred option per Broussard and Dwight's top choice per everyone.

Why would that change once the off season comes when our team would be in position to be even stronger than if we had traded for Dwight and the Brooklyn arena complete by the time they are ready to play?

If anything it will only make them want to play in Brookjlyn more. Thats just my opinion.

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by WR3 on Jan 22, 2012 12:56 PM EST up reply actions  

i can totally see dallas freeing up enough space to sign dwill and dh12 in the offseason

I can also totally see the Nets continue to unload long-term salary by trading Farmar, Morrow, Petro.

2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44

And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.

by BigTom on Jan 22, 2012 12:57 PM EST up reply actions  

If the Nets see the Mavs agressively dumping salary, I don't see why the Nets will take it lying down

They will unload salary, as well, imo. The Heat did this, too — continue to unload salary. The only guy they had left under contract was Dwayne Wade IIRC.

2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44

And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.

by BigTom on Jan 22, 2012 1:00 PM EST up reply actions  

if the trade deadline comes and goes

and Dwight is still in Orlando, would you be more excited or more worried?

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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 22, 2012 12:59 PM EST up reply actions  

excited

2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44

And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.

by BigTom on Jan 22, 2012 1:00 PM EST up reply actions  

wouldn't the Lakers be out of the picture

the only way they can get Dwight is via trade right? They couldn’t sign him in the offseason unless they shed alot of contracts…if I am not mistaken

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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 22, 2012 1:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Yep. Root for a repeat of last season.

Great reg. season, quick flame out in the playoffs, which is quite possible. I’m also for the Lakers to win every reg. season game so that they see no need to make changes.

2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44

And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.

by BigTom on Jan 22, 2012 1:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Neither

Ill wait to see how it plays out.; The Mavs could very well stick it to us (doubt it).. or we could go into Brooklyn as contenders… so many factors.

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by WR3 on Jan 22, 2012 1:04 PM EST up reply actions  

this

one does not simply walk into mordor...unless winter is coming

by Gina on Jan 22, 2012 1:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Nah

I say we call all BLUFFS and wait.

The question will be which team does Dwill and Dwight think would be better:

Dwill, Dwight, Dirk, FAs

or

Dwill, Dwight, Lopez, MarShon, Morrow, Farmar, FAs

If they say Dallas would be a better opportunity, then I am FINE with

THE YOUTH MOVEMENT

MarShon, Lopez, 2012 Pick and BKing going after YOUNG PLAYERS. If we cant DRAFT a SF and If POR doesnt figure out the BATUM extension issue. I would GO HARD at getting BATUM

Felton or Miller, Marshon, Batum, DRAFT PF, Lopez

by SIC One on Jan 22, 2012 1:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Good that we are in the Atlantic Division of the East.
Adrian Wojnarowski
The Atlantic Division — Philadelphia, Boston, Toronto, New York and New Jersey — has lost a combined 16 straight games.
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by jerry25 on Jan 22, 2012 12:59 PM EST reply actions  

Speaking of Boston's woes, it was reported that they might go into rebuilding mode if things don't impove in next 10 games.

If Nets can’t get Howard by trade deadline (and not likely to get him at all) ….

How about trying to get Paul Pierce, who has 2 years left on his contract. He is 34 and should be good for 2 more decent years going into Barclays?

Okur+Morrow(or Farmar) + some combination of picks for Pierce?

Pierce + Lopez and DJames back is a winning team for Barclays.
And despite the Broussard report, I think it would keep DWill with Nets.

by jerry25 on Jan 22, 2012 1:05 PM EST up reply actions  

I believe his contract is humongous though

would he be worth it two years down the road? Much rather have the cap flexibility even though I hate to have the cap flexibility just to find out we are not signing anyone worthy.

by mvmt84 on Jan 22, 2012 1:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Nets have the space for it for 2 years.

Can we be picky?

Would Memphis part with Gay, who has a worse contract over 4 years?
Gay doesn’t seem to be a key to Memphis’ success.

And if you were DWill, would you prefer Pierce or Gay at SF?

by jerry25 on Jan 22, 2012 1:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Short term, I think he might prefer Pierce's defense, ruggedness and winning attitude.

After 2 years Nets would be able to recruit like a contender should and maybe hold onto Pierce inexpensively.
Gay is getting over 19 million in 4 years and is only a 3rd or 4th option for Memphis.

by jerry25 on Jan 22, 2012 1:18 PM EST up reply actions  

They did fare fine w/o Gay last year

so he might be expandable as you say. In that case I would take Gay over Pierce any day at this point of their career

by mvmt84 on Jan 22, 2012 1:17 PM EST up reply actions  

i dont believe paul pierce is enough to keep deron on the nets

that deal would have us out of the dwight sweepstakes too fast in my opinion if dwight isnt traded at the deadline the nets should pursue him in free agency, it might be to our advantage actually if he remains on orlando past the deadline and they do not win the finals.

by Andrew Flynn on Jan 22, 2012 1:09 PM EST up reply actions  

It would only be if we ARE out of the Dwight sweepstakes.

I DO believe it would keep DWill here, if we were winning.
I Don’t believe the report which Bondy has been skeptical of, as being from DWill directly.

by jerry25 on Jan 22, 2012 1:15 PM EST up reply actions  

only way we are out of dwight sweepstakes if we dont have dwight by the deadline is if hes playing in la

if hes still on the magic past the deadline pursue him in free agency rather then go for pierce

by Andrew Flynn on Jan 22, 2012 1:17 PM EST up reply actions  

He could hint that he would re-sign with Orlando.

I think I fear Howard staying with ORL more than LAL before deadline.

I prefer rooting for ORL to lose games as March approaches.

by jerry25 on Jan 22, 2012 1:20 PM EST up reply actions  

I think

as long as Dwight doesn’t resign with Orlando, or get traded to another team not names Nets, we will not make any moves that will prevent us from trading for, or signing Dwight.

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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 22, 2012 1:22 PM EST up reply actions  

It would be very risky to assume Howard would come to Nets as a FA, if he isn't traded before deadline...

..unless DWill has direct guarantee from Howard.

Bosh, Amare and Boozer were situations where it was obvious at deadline they weren’t going to re-sign, but for the latter two, it was mostly because their team wasn’t willing to pay what they wanted.
Toronto screwed up not to trade Bosh. Money is not an issue for Orlando.

by jerry25 on Jan 22, 2012 1:46 PM EST up reply actions  

No matter where he goes tho he will be a free agent he's not signing until the offseason

"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."

by Atronic on Jan 22, 2012 2:47 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

+1

Plan A all the way: Brook, Brooks, Dwill, Dwight and MKG

by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 22, 2012 4:05 PM EST up reply actions  

The only BOS player i want is Ray Allen when he becomes a FA

PG-Deron Williams, Jason Kidd, Gaines
SG-Ray Allen, MarShon Brooks, Anthony Morrow
SF- Gerald Wllace,Andre Kirilenko, Shawne Williams,
PF- Kenyon martin, Kris Humphries, Jordan Williamns
C- Dwight Howard, Mehmet Okur, Shelden Williams

Assuming we can unload Farmar and Petro this lineup is not impossible.

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by WR3 on Jan 22, 2012 1:11 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

I like Gerald and why wouldnt Kenyon return?

Wallace will command money but i dont think it will be Outlaw type money. He might be our most expensive target honestly.

Kenyon would return to the Nets and play with Kidd again.

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by WR3 on Jan 22, 2012 1:15 PM EST up reply actions  

this would be amazing.

instead tho, if the cap permits, i would like to have lopez back instead of humphries and start him at the four and bring morrow off the bench.

Do we have to keep Jwill past this season? if not then forget him because we need space for a draft pick if were doing this through free agency.

Also I think Gerald wallace and AK47 together is unrealistic. Replace AK with Beasley, hes a FA.

by YOUNG NET on Jan 22, 2012 1:25 PM EST up reply actions  

correction
bring morrow off the bench</blockquote

Make that martin.

by YOUNG NET on Jan 22, 2012 1:25 PM EST up reply actions  

AK47 will be a Net and SHOULD be a a Net because he is terribly underrated

I forgot about Lopez lol he could also get us something nice in a trade. I also forgot to factor in draft picks which is impossible to predict..l we could get Gilchrist, Barned, Sullinger.. so much talent on that draft.

Marshon VS Iman: Bring the rivalry on my nuiikkkass!!!

by WR3 on Jan 22, 2012 1:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Like i said

Brooklyn just offers so much more to Deron and Dwight than Dallas in terms of building a championship team. Yes. even factoring in Dirk.

Marshon VS Iman: Bring the rivalry on my nuiikkkass!!!

by WR3 on Jan 22, 2012 1:29 PM EST up reply actions  

theres no way this works with the salary cap

by lezosamis on Jan 22, 2012 1:29 PM EST up reply actions  

How much do you think the following players will command?

Ray Allen?
Gerald Wallace?
Kenyon Martin?
Kevin Martin?
Kris Humphries?
Andre Kirilenko?
Jason Kidd?
Mehmet Okur?

Marshon VS Iman: Bring the rivalry on my nuiikkkass!!!

by WR3 on Jan 22, 2012 1:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Its either Ray Allen or Kev Martin.. not both. Whichever comes cheaper.

I dont think Wallace will be too expensive but if he is then we have Lopez as a trade chip and a draft pick that could turn into a BETTER Gerald Wallace in Micheal Gilchrist who is my personal fav procpect.

Its ridiculous how much flexibility could have if Dwight gets to FA

Marshon VS Iman: Bring the rivalry on my nuiikkkass!!!

by WR3 on Jan 22, 2012 1:47 PM EST up reply actions  

I'd also like to take this opportunity to say that I said back in 2010 that Boston would regret those extensions

to the big 3.

once again, just sayin.

one does not simply walk into mordor...unless winter is coming

by Gina on Jan 22, 2012 1:21 PM EST up reply actions  

one player I think we should keep an eye on is Granger

Paul George is going to be a terrific player, and maybe Indy would be willing to trade Granger. They were rumored to have wanted Gasol in FA, perhaps they would take Lopez. Pierce would cost an arm and a leg even though he isn’t really worth it.

We'll Be Fine.

by JerseysFinest. on Jan 22, 2012 1:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Lopez is a much more valuable asset than Granger. Also, Hibbert and Lopez wouldn’t be able to play together. I don’t remember hearing anything about Gasol to Indy

Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352

by J-Kay on Jan 22, 2012 1:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Odd, don’t see how Gasol or Hibbert could play PF

Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
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by J-Kay on Jan 22, 2012 2:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Now that I think about it

I think Indy was going to trade Hibbert for more pieces, and make Gasol their primary 5. Therefore it would come down to if Indy believes Lopez is the better prospect than Roy, which I doubt.

We'll Be Fine.

by JerseysFinest. on Jan 22, 2012 2:08 PM EST up reply actions  

meant 1 each by Philly, Boston and NJ.

by stenpoint on Jan 22, 2012 1:10 PM EST up reply actions  

LOL to Knicks.

Really funny how Melo blames Knicks for giving up too much for him, yet it was because he was willing to sign with Nets in order to get his Big Payday.

by jerry25 on Jan 22, 2012 1:22 PM EST up reply actions  

EAST RULES!

Plan A all the way: Brook, Brooks, Dwill, Dwight and MKG

by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 22, 2012 4:05 PM EST up reply actions  

im a glass half full kind of guy

as badly as the team has played no one has run away with the 7th and 8th spots in the east

just have to hold out hope that when lopez comes back hes relatively in good condition and can carry the team offensively

by mightymosdefinition on Jan 22, 2012 1:10 PM EST reply actions  

I feel good about this team

Were not doing that bad with arguably our best player out. We held OKC to 84 points, i know we only scored 74 but when lopez comes back it will be much easier for us to score the ball. when lopez comes back barring any other injuries the nets will be a good team. We shoot the three so much and by adding lopez a threat down low he will get many 1on1 opportunities and if they have to double him it will leave a 3 shooter open. I feel really good about this team we just have to wait it out until lopez comes back and win the must win games like today against charlotte

by minimesc on Jan 22, 2012 1:29 PM EST reply actions  

Something to think about - If Howard wants to leave ORL for Nets and wants the extra $30 million too ...

then every additional loss he could “create” should be worth $3-4 million.

If ORL is playing .500 and losing to top teams before the deadline, Howard would be insuring he is traded.
Isn’t that what Howard wants?

Howard has already proven to be way better than Bynum and that Shaq was wrong.

by jerry25 on Jan 22, 2012 1:29 PM EST reply actions  

my personal opinion

Dwight loves Orlando and wants them to succeed but he also wants them to bring in some more players to help which they will be able to do during Free Agency so i think during FA they will try to bring in some guys to help dwight and if he likes them he will stay, but hopefully they pull a cleveland and don’t bring in anyone and dwight wals

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by Keysta101 on Jan 22, 2012 1:32 PM EST reply actions  

They don’t have any cap space, they really just lack the flexibility to improve.

Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
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by J-Kay on Jan 22, 2012 1:35 PM EST up reply actions  

oh i didn't know that

hmmm well they are in an even stickier situation than i thought

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by Keysta101 on Jan 22, 2012 1:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah they made a ton of horrible moves.

one does not simply walk into mordor...unless winter is coming

by Gina on Jan 22, 2012 1:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Great news

really really good news. You have to get the idea that D12 has told them through backchannels that he wants the Nets and only the Nets, and they have a plan prepared to unite. If I were the Nets, I try and trade Lopez and fillers for a swingman to help the Nets in the meantime.

We'll Be Fine.

by JerseysFinest. on Jan 22, 2012 1:42 PM EST reply actions  

I'm talking more specifically about a 3

MarShon + Morrow is fine. If they include Lopez in a trade, they’ll most likely net someone with more value than Mayo. For example, trading Lopez and fillers for someone like Danny Granger.

We'll Be Fine.

by JerseysFinest. on Jan 22, 2012 1:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Jordan Farmar:

“For every one good game, he has about 7 bad games”

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by Keysta101 on Jan 22, 2012 1:47 PM EST up reply actions  

He can't finish near the basket, despite his good jumping ability.

Gaines is better at finishing near the basket, but isn’t being given PT.
It may be better to showcase Farmar, because I would rather have Gaines long term.

by jerry25 on Jan 22, 2012 1:51 PM EST up reply actions  

If before trade deadline Howard went to LAL or promised to re-sign with ORL on July 1, then ..

as long as Lopez comes back to pre-season form,

Lopez
Paul Pierce
Humphries
DWill
MarShon

would be a winning team going into Barclays and enough to keep DWill, IMO.
Would be 5 legitimate starters by then, whereas now there is just DWill and Hump.

Nets could still attract additional help with MLE (maybe an AK47).

If you work out the options for DWill to go elsewhere, it would be hard to find a better situation, especially if he seems to like NYC already.

by jerry25 on Jan 22, 2012 2:00 PM EST reply actions  

What do you trade for a 34 year old Paul Pierce though?

Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352

by J-Kay on Jan 22, 2012 2:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Triple double watch for Paul Pierce, who has 20 pts, 9 asts, 7 rebs after 3. @celtics hold the 73-69 edge on @washwizards. Wall w/20,6,&6.

More MarShon Please

by kory raymond on Jan 22, 2012 2:56 PM EST up reply actions  

He can also create his own shot, play good defense, and be the best SF this team has had in a very long time.

Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352

by J-Kay on Jan 22, 2012 2:08 PM EST up reply actions  

ill skip

he gets injured everyday he not worth it then a year later we going to have to look for a sf again.

by xxdariel17xx on Jan 22, 2012 2:21 PM EST up reply actions  

I find it kind of hard to believe

the Celtics would just give Pierce to a division rival. But besides that, they are going to want a lot for him, and I don’t think he’s necessarily worth giving up important assets for.

We'll Be Fine.

by JerseysFinest. on Jan 22, 2012 2:10 PM EST up reply actions  

He's been a career-long Celtic

I’d think that while he may have the highest trade value of Pierce/Garnett/Allen, I would be surprised if he’s the one that’s traded.

by brother_rat on Jan 22, 2012 2:20 PM EST up reply actions  

trading for kevin love ?

what if dwight stays with the magic and d-will desperately want to try and win we could trade for love which i know we probably going to have to give up the same players that we going to give up for howard and then get howard at free agency

by xxdariel17xx on Jan 22, 2012 2:20 PM EST reply actions  

isnt he like a unrestricted free agent this year ?

i dont see it neither but worth a shoot king probably call to see if his available just like how he did for d-will and we ended up getting d-will who knows might happen for love

by xxdariel17xx on Jan 22, 2012 2:27 PM EST up reply actions  

If the Wolves wont give him a max deal, we could go after him as a RFA without having to give anything up.

Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352

by J-Kay on Jan 22, 2012 2:30 PM EST up reply actions  

good... please boo this bum

he doesnt like the nets fans so make it clear we dont like him either… id be there doing the same thing if i didnt have obligations

by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 22, 2012 2:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

smh

Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352

by J-Kay on Jan 22, 2012 2:31 PM EST up reply actions   2 recs

never said he dont like the fans he said the arena

he said the arena but i believe he dislike the fact nets fan rarely support them. i would dislike the fans also because we never got support even when we had jkidd, vc, and rj we still didnt have a sold out arena, but all that will chance when it moves to nyc but then again if he does continue to talk about the nets like he is now he will hear it in NYC!!!

by xxdariel17xx on Jan 22, 2012 2:32 PM EST up reply actions  

great job

boo him. ignorance is amazing

by Hitdog42 on Jan 22, 2012 3:05 PM EST up reply actions  

i really hope the toad requests a trade soon

giving a list to broussard isnt enough…. he needs to be a man and let his intentions be known so the nets can move forward without him in the plans

by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 22, 2012 2:26 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

Lol.

His intentions are clearly known. He wants to stay with the Nets and play with Dwight Howard.

by NetsKiNG on Jan 22, 2012 2:33 PM EST up reply actions  

lol from who ?

teams wont really give up alot for him until he guarantee the team he getting traded to that he would stay with them long term but if its not long term i don’t see us getting that much and plus the team he wants to get trade to “the list” don’t have much to offer but i would really like bynum if they want d-will but its unlikely because if they get d-will they would want to trade for howard

by xxdariel17xx on Jan 22, 2012 2:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Why would Sacramento or Indy consider trading for him when he would obviously leave for Dallas?

Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352

by J-Kay on Jan 22, 2012 2:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Are you kidding me? Dwight would never have even considered signing an extension with us if we didn’t have D-Will. He’s the only reason we’re on his list.

Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352

by J-Kay on Jan 22, 2012 2:33 PM EST up reply actions  

we lose Deron, no way we get Dwight

besides, what do you want in a trade for Williams?

Couple young big men maybe? (Favors, Kanter). Maybe a couple first round picks as well?

FRANKS AND BEANS FRANKS AND BEANS

by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 22, 2012 2:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Damnnn Stephen A is going off on the Knicks right now on1050

"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."

by Atronic on Jan 22, 2012 2:56 PM EST reply actions  

what is he saying?

Dwight or bust....
Superbowl or bust...

by D-Will2Nets on Jan 22, 2012 2:58 PM EST up reply actions  

i only got to hear a little bit

but he was just saying they are terrible and they need to aim to be respectable, not even aim for a chamionship. just be respectable and they can’t even do that.

then he says he’s changing the subject because he can’t talk about the knicks anymore

FRANKS AND BEANS FRANKS AND BEANS

by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 22, 2012 3:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Hw was like Cleveland with a rookie point guard has a better record than them

Antoni’s system is breaking Stats body down, they better step it up its ridiculous and embarrassing.

"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."

by Atronic on Jan 22, 2012 4:59 PM EST up reply actions  

what else can david stern say?

he and the other owners tried to sell the lockout to fans as them trying to achieve competitive balance and “repair” the league. they were proven to be full of moiso, and stars are still moving. hopefully fans won’t buy that crap the next time there’s labor talks.

by shane gayle on Jan 22, 2012 3:10 PM EST reply actions  

YO!! KNICKS GETTING DWIGHT...maybe...

my boy just texted me…Magic want Chandler and Amare. Apparently Orlando made the call to knicks…not the other way around. I’m looking for it online. Can’t find it nowhere. If true, should be coming up soon somewhere.

by Versifiervt on Jan 22, 2012 3:18 PM EST reply actions  

hope its not true

the knicks would deff do that

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by Keysta101 on Jan 22, 2012 3:19 PM EST up reply actions  

yup...got more info that Stephen A's sources was the one that told him...

…Orlando is asking for Chandler/Amare. Could just be a tactic to get Lakers to budge on moving both Gasol/Bynum. And if it is just a tactic…then it tells me the whole Nets being a front-runner was also just BS.

by Versifiervt on Jan 22, 2012 3:24 PM EST up reply actions  

good

so the Nets are still in the lead?

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by Keysta101 on Jan 22, 2012 3:27 PM EST up reply actions  

He didn't say that either

he mentioned Dallas, Lakers. Then when he did bring up the Nets, he said the same as everyone else…no D12 for Brooklyn, no DWill either.

by Versifiervt on Jan 22, 2012 3:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Actually
Nets being a front-runner was also just BS

This maybe further proof that we are still the frontrunners.

ORL only let Dwight’s agent speak to three teams Knicks wasnt one of them. What would be the biggest BLUFF ORL could pull out to push the NETS to FOLD?

by SIC One on Jan 22, 2012 3:49 PM EST up reply actions  

why would orlando do that..

chandler + Amare is 120 million dollars, 30 yrs old, injury prone

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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 22, 2012 3:24 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah he doesnt believe it either

and neither do i…orlando just upping the price like they did when they had JJ/j smith or whoever it was…blahh..

by 1stnamelastname on Jan 22, 2012 3:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Please just think for a second

why would ORL want Amare and Chandler? 2 horrible contracts and players who are injury prone.

Amare has virtually ZERO trade value right now.

by NetsKiNG on Jan 22, 2012 3:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Tickets today- WOW! so cheap

starts at 1 penny on stubhub
4th row on court for $40

2 bad teams and Giants game= no interest
40 dollars for courtside isnt bad though..

by orangeeater on Jan 22, 2012 3:26 PM EST reply actions  

WOW

that is soo cheap I wish I lived closer I would go fo sho

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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 22, 2012 3:35 PM EST up reply actions  

2 weeks ago i checked

nosebleeds were a quarter

DD, courtside were like $150 but lower bowl first 5 rows were like $65

hopefully next year we will all be complaining at how expensive tickets are just to watch nets/hornets

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 Jan 22, 2012 4:00 PM EST up reply actions  

what?

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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 22, 2012 3:28 PM EST up reply actions  

hahaha really?

that seems unlikely. Did he say why?

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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 22, 2012 3:31 PM EST up reply actions  

that's weird

everybody is talking about how everybody wants to play in LA, and kobe wants to leave LA? I don’t really know where he would want to be traded to. The west is pretty wide open right now, why not just stay in LA and finish your career their. Why not push a trade for Howard, rather than push a trade for yourself? Hmmm this is actually interesting to me because I don’t see where Kobe would feel better playing than in LA

FRANKS AND BEANS FRANKS AND BEANS

by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 22, 2012 3:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Knicks would have been better off:

Keeping Billups and not signing Chandler
Amnesty Amare (crazy as it sounds) after the season
Use the $$ under the cap to make a run at Deron, paul, or Dwight

any one of those three plus Melo would be a better pairing
Heck, they could have had:
pg- nash
sg- landry
sf- melo
pf-?
c- Howard

that is pretty good

Good article by Ken Berger today on the Knicks

by orangeeater on Jan 22, 2012 3:28 PM EST reply actions  

remember when the knicks jumped up from out of nowhere

and signed chandler. Everybody was all like “ooohh oh my gosh knicks are going to be top 3 in the east, title contenders..oooohh la la”

now look at them. It is still early but they don’t look good at all

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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 22, 2012 3:30 PM EST up reply actions  

wait

so the knicks can use the amnesty twice? because they already used it on billups

by Andrew Flynn on Jan 22, 2012 3:53 PM EST up reply actions  

NetsDaily community- you guys are always so on top of things!

I come home to see what’s going on in NetWorld and all I have to do is scroll through the latest thread, look for the tweets that have been posted ten times in three minutes and then read the crazy snap judgment reactions that people have.

by mytoemytoe on Jan 22, 2012 3:37 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

+1

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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 22, 2012 3:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Woah guys, just heard Nets might be getting D12.

by mytoemytoe on Jan 22, 2012 3:46 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

I would really like to see the Nets add Kmart and W Chandler to the team in March.

I know many on this board don’t want that but both would help in two positions of need and do more than just contribute.

KMart would bring some toughness, 7-8 more rebs, block shots and about 12 points. Chandler also blocks shots, has good size at SF, will get you about 15 and 5-6 rebs from that position while defending the SF position better than abything we have now.

Would think both would like to play in Brooklyn. You move Farmar and Shawne Williams to other teams in contention for depth.

by bkfire on Jan 22, 2012 4:07 PM EST reply actions  

A team of

Deron/Gaines
Marshon/Morrow/
Chandler/Stevenson/James
Hump/KMart/Shelly
Lopez(upon return)/Memo/Petro

Could make a run. Bench looks much better.

by bkfire on Jan 22, 2012 4:12 PM EST reply actions  

MKG?

Why not Harrison Barnes

by Huey88 on Jan 22, 2012 4:34 PM EST reply actions  

Billy to Otis...

…after King heard the news from Stephen A’s show today…

Billy: “Otis, really? Are you trying to drive the price up on me the way I did to the Knicks?”

Otis: “Haha…wasn’t me…it was Grunwald spreading that rumor pal.”

Billy: “Man…don’t they know why my last name is King? C’mon…I may just get them to deal Fields and Shumpert for Mo Williams now. Lemme get my press dept. on the phone…tell’em to spread the rumor we’re all in for Mo Williams.”

by Versifiervt on Jan 22, 2012 4:44 PM EST reply actions  

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