Surgery Puts James Out For Season As Nets Lean Against Renewal
by Net Income on Jan 24, 2012 2:19 PM EST
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Fred Kerber reports the Nets are leaning against picking up a third-year option on Damion James rookie contract following his latest foot surgery, which will put him out for the season. The Nets have until Wednesday to make the decision. Although they could change their mind it seems likely the team will decide to reduce their 2012-13 payroll even further by not renewing James.
James underwent surgery in Indianapolis Tuesday to replace a screw inserted in his right foot following a foot fracture last year. Following surgery, Billy King announced that James, who had been starting for the Nets, is out for the season. James has played in a total of 32 games since being drafted.
The decision would shave $1.33 million from the Nets cap next season but also permit them to re-sign James should he recover and they decide to re-sign him. He would be a unrestricted free agent.
- Nets announce Damion James will miss the rest of the season - Colin Stephenson - Star-Ledger
- Nets James out for season, Lopez out until next month - Fred Kerber - New York Post
- Damion James done for season - Mike Mazzeo - ESPN New York
- James to miss remainder of 2011-12 season - Gregory Hrinya - Examiner
- Damion James (foot) has season-ending surgery - Ben Golliver - CBS Sports
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The Future is Not Written For Us, But By Us
by LBJOSH on Jan 24, 2012 3:22 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
This league is business first!
Nobody feels bad for anyone, no matter how hard you work or good guy you are!
If you are not good for business, have a nice life …(sad, but true)
the same could be said about players leaving
AKA LeBron, Dwight, D Will….
Exactly!!!
Difference in Lebron is that he did them dirty (while he knew very well where he was going).
In D12’s case he’s telling them “I’m out” = get something while you can. This is business!
Not a bad plan at all
Hasn’t been able to stay healthy, so why guarantee him anything? Let him see if he can come back and stay healthy…if he can be, he’s restricted if they want him (and I can’t see any team making a big offer for him). If not…then so long.
by ToddMacCulloch11 on Jan 24, 2012 2:24 PM EST reply actions
i like the dude's hustle but he is atrocious on offense
you can’t even pass the ball to him and count on him to swing it to another teammate. he fumbles passes like that kid on SF fumbling punts.
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 24, 2012 2:25 PM EST reply actions
what's to think about
His foot is all messed up. I’m surprised they don’t wave him.
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"I define passion as extreme emotion."
When you have to shoot, shoot don't talk.
best move is to decline
he cant stay on the court and the $1.3 mil could make a difference, no one is going to rush to give this guy a big deal, we can resign him after the fact if he proves healthy
i read this wrong the first time, was pissed off.
but makes more sense now lol
It's a win-win
Cap space or he comes back. He doesn’t deserve his option picked up.
I love the Nets...too bad they don't love me...
by BEB on Jan 24, 2012 2:31 PM EST via mobile reply actions
James turns 25 in October, is injury prone and has produced -0.1 WS during his time in the NBA.
Normally, I wouldn’t be so quick to dump a “young” player, but considering his skillset and other issues, it’s the right thing to do.
Oh pissing blimey there's jam coming out of the walls!
I'll say.
Oh pissing blimey there's jam coming out of the walls!
by TWilliAM on Jan 24, 2012 2:36 PM EST up reply actions 12 recs
hahaha that's awesome
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 24, 2012 2:37 PM EST up reply actions
Of course
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by Keysta101 on Jan 24, 2012 2:56 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
I must be the only one a little disappointed
I think this is the right decision, but I actually really liked D.James. An awesome rebounder for a SF, a solid defender and good role player to have on the bench. It’s too bad he couldn’t stay healthy.
you're not the only one
I’m pulling for DJ. Hopefully he gets healthy and Nets resign him t a smaller 1 year contract.
by Belarus4life on Jan 24, 2012 2:50 PM EST up reply actions
but he may get upset with Nets FO, for cutting him
2012 Lineup: D-Will - Brooks - AK47 - Lopez - D12... Book it!
So? It's not like he's gonna get huge offer sheet from other team
He’s gonna have option: Europe or to prove himslef in the NBA.
by Belarus4life on Jan 24, 2012 2:53 PM EST up reply actions
Of course he's not going to get a huge offer sheet, but there may be some teams in NBA willing to giving him a chance, he's a big body that can play some D
2012 Lineup: D-Will - Brooks - AK47 - Lopez - D12... Book it!
I can see him being a Bobcat
When can i get my Dwight Howard Brooklyn Nets Jersey?
by AmbassadorAmeer on Jan 24, 2012 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
BTW
I was sceptical about Bismack Biyombo, but dude can flat out terrorize you on D and boards. If his age is correct, he can grow into defensive force.
by Belarus4life on Jan 24, 2012 3:06 PM EST up reply actions
Biyombo was high risk high reward. You could be drafting Ben Wallace, could be drafting Saer Sene.
Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352
Yeah that's true but he has the look of a allstar
He has the name and his game will grow. I wanted him! Brooks more.
1 of 3 who wanted Brooks before the draft. Only guy I said I’d take over Brooks was Kyrie.
by Zartan on Jan 24, 2012 11:25 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
This is correct.
He has shown in the little time he was given that he can be an OK role player – someone who concentrates on defense and rebounding. I know most commenters on NetsDaily don’t care about defense and rebounding — just look at the comments about Hump — but I think they are valuable contributions. But, look, if he’s not healthy, why take up a valuable roster spot and cap space?
I'm a little disapointed too, I think he can be a valuable role player...
but we have to open some more space for next season, and unload Petro’s contract will be almost impossible so we have to cut on other things
2012 Lineup: D-Will - Brooks - AK47 - Lopez - D12... Book it!
Haven't been paying a lot of attention the last few days but
Has MIKE and Shameer been banned? and for how long? Why was MIKE banned ( I can figure out Shameer myself, though it would be nice to have him back also)?
No wonder the comments are way down…
No idea
but they are missed.
When can i get my Dwight Howard Brooklyn Nets Jersey?
by AmbassadorAmeer on Jan 24, 2012 2:57 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, both banned
Something about being a little too combative and trying to incite. Someone else, too….I can’t remember. You can search for their names and check out, in the comments hits, to see more discussions in the last few days about more detail about what went down. Sad, and sorely missed, but those are the breaks.
More positive atmosphere though
We lost last night, but at least it didn’t seem like (rough scroll through) that the sentiment erred towards the side of bridge jumpers and pitchfork mobs.
Any GM not named Otis is a GM I fear as a Nets fan (posted this in previous thread by mistake)
Despite media reports, it is NOT safe to assume Amare’s contract is unmovable. There’s a sucker born every day and it may not even be Otis. Everyone laughed when Walsh came on board and said he’d get the Knicks under the cap by 2010 — but he did it. Everyone laughed when people said the Knicks would have to gut their team to get Melo and even if they did, it wouldn’t be enough — it was enough. Everyone’s laughing at the D12 to Knicks rumor — we should be somewhat concerned.
The risk of taking Amare may not be worth it for the Magic, but his presence on a bad team looking to make money could be worth the risk. Stat turned that Knicks team into a playoff squad. He could do the same for another young team who has some talent but no leadership. That young team could offer the draft picks Orlando is looking for. Knicks can then turn around and trade Chandler to a contender who may have a player in development who Orlando might like. There’s a number of scenarios in which a D12 to Knicks can happen — enough that we shouldn’t just laugh it off cuz I’m sure Billy King isn’t either.
Same
I’m getting kind of scared….
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by Keysta101 on Jan 24, 2012 2:57 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
It's a business
And even though the Knicks moves haven’t paid off…fact is, they’ve been able to make moves.
At this point it doesn't look like d12 would sign contract with neither LA or NYK
him and D Will will team up that’s for sure which team is a good guess
by Aidar Berlinbayev on Jan 24, 2012 3:38 PM EST up reply actions
it can happen.. what about this? Amare back to Phoenix
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=76h89bq
trade machine wont let me add Chandler.. so you have to forgive me.. I had the knicks trade melo to the magic and get back 5 million to even things out… disregard that.. but here is the trade that works:
to Knicks: Josh Childress, Dwight Howard
to Magic: Markief Morris, Robin Lopez, Hakeem Warrick, Tyson Chandler
to Suns: Amare
why the Suns do it: Amare is popular there… they have collapsed since he left.. maybe nash/amare/gortat is good enough to compete… also lose Childress’s bad deal
why the Knicks do it: get Howard
why the Magic do it: Get Chandler to anchor their D.. Morris is a good rookie… not the best return.. but not horrible…
I didn't mean for this to become "how the knicks can do it"
and your idea is plausible just as anyone else’s trade would be cuz in the end, wherever D12 ends up, there’ll be a number of articles on “why in the world did each team do that?” and other articles on “how this trade makes sense for everyone!”
definitely
but more importantly, Billy King better have a great plan to counter anything the Lakers/Knicks/Mavs end up offering.
Agreed.. problem is:
we gave our best offer before the year (without MarShon) and the Magic said no.. not much more we can come up with… adding marShon helps get Dwight.. Lopez coming off an injury right before the trade deadline hurts…
Disagree
As with the Amare scenario, Nets can move BLo to another team for an asset Orlando wants. And if we have to deal Brooks, then he can either head to ORL as part of the deal or also to another team who has an asset ORL wants.
Remember, you don’t ever put your best offer out there until you have to. The Nets didn’t have to before the season started.
The suns wouldnt pay stat 2 yrs ago
what makes u think they’d be willing to pay him now
Please stop with the Howard to Knicks scenarios
if you insist on posting them please visit
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When can i get my Dwight Howard Brooklyn Nets Jersey?
by AmbassadorAmeer on Jan 24, 2012 3:10 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
i sense you are scared the Nets wont get him.. understandable.
I think we will be fine without Dwight. I don’t think the Knicks management reads my great trade ideas. But perhaps they should.
they dont really make sense though...
by JJ_22 on Jan 24, 2012 3:32 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
it's not about scared
it’s they’re ridiculous
There’s a reason the Suns didn’t even offer Amare a max deal when his contract expired. They know his knees better than anyone.
Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352
can you give actual examples of teams?
this is too open and vague. i dont know a single team that has cap space and who is young and would want an injured blind and no bone amare.
by Roccor420 on Jan 24, 2012 3:17 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
No one is touching Amare's contract
NOBODY.
I’ll believe it when I see it.
by Anthony Perez on Jan 24, 2012 3:42 PM EST up reply actions
That's why the Nets back off OJ Mayo trade
Chris Mannix: With respect to O.J. Mayo, I’m told Memphis is looking for a No. 1 pick in virtually every discussion they have had about Mayo. Twitter
2012 Lineup: D-Will - Brooks - AK47 - Lopez - D12... Book it!
he might be worth it
he showed flashes earlier in his career. And like Conley, he could be just maturing.
he is not worth a lotto pick at all
the rockets pick would be worth it, but forget it now. if he’s traded to us right now he couldn’t be traded again this season iirc.
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 24, 2012 3:03 PM EST up reply actions
I don't think the Nets should either
I’m saying the Grizz should be asking for a #1.
All their moves have paid off in recent years. That got rid of one Gasol and developed another Gasol. They got their hands on Z-Bo and resurrected his career. They kept giving chances to Conley and he’s become the player they thought he could be. They resigned Gay to a huge contract but it’s beginning to look like Gay is more than just one of the top forwards in the league.
Mayo was a # 3 pick, and not a bust by any means. Memphis does not need to accept low-ball offers at this time
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To be successful, apparently Avery's Defense System requires it to be manned by NBA All-Defensive Team.
because they look like they want to save money
the #1 pick asking price makes sense. But I don’t think Morrow or Farmar + a later round pick was low balling them.
by Versifiervt on Jan 24, 2012 3:11 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I like Mayo for the Nets, but I totally understand that it makes little sense to acquire him right now.
I would even go as high as Morrow or Farmar plus a future 1st …. future as in 2016.
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To be successful, apparently Avery's Defense System requires it to be manned by NBA All-Defensive Team.
and if he's still there in March
maybe Orlando wants him, and then we go after him hard for that deal
That would be be the best deal to get Dwight via trade:
Grizz get: our 1rst round pick
Magic get: Houston pick, Lopez, Farmar, Okur and Mayo
Nets get: Howard, Duhon and Turkoglu.
We would avoid including MarShon
2012 Lineup: D-Will - Brooks - AK47 - Lopez - D12... Book it!
by Heavinsent on Jan 24, 2012 3:15 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
The Grizzz took too much time to trade him...
Now other teams have leverage, he’s going to become RFA this summer, and I don’t believe they will extend him, they have gave Gay, Gasol and Z-BO big contracts recently, they will not resign him almost for sure, they will be obligated to trade him at the deadline for the best propose they get.
2012 Lineup: D-Will - Brooks - AK47 - Lopez - D12... Book it!
Farmar + 2nd Round + $3m
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To be successful, apparently Avery's Defense System requires it to be manned by NBA All-Defensive Team.
need that cash for Howard
can only give (and receive) $3 million under the new CBA.
"It's as sweet as it ever was, I'll tell you. Now, hopefully, we started something and we can win some more championships, but we're going to enjoy this one right now. Have a little champagne." --Julius Erving, May 12, 1976, ABA champion Nets locker room.
oh, the $3m is total per season?
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To be successful, apparently Avery's Defense System requires it to be manned by NBA All-Defensive Team.
Only 2 ways we trade a 1st for Mayo
1) We trade for Howard & Brooks is included. A Mayo deal then makes sense as we’ll need a SG & can resign him using bird rights. You don’t trade for Mayo until after a Howard deal is done.
2) Memphis takes on one of our bad contracts in a salary dump, i.e. Petro or Shawne, freeing up the cap space needed to land Howard as a FA without renouncing Lopez.
in the Memphis Commercial Appeal
it said the Nets had serious discussions with Memphis about a trade, but Mayo has been playing very well as of late, so no one there anticipates Heisley dealing him.
We'll Be Fine.
by JerseysFinest. on Jan 24, 2012 3:28 PM EST up reply actions
They have to resign him otherwise he will walk for nothing
King Shouldve gave rockets first rounder it’s unprotected anyway, with Farmar
by Aidar Berlinbayev on Jan 24, 2012 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
OT: TWill got retweeted by humblebrag
Terrence Williams @TheRealTWill
I prolly only been in my escalade like 4 times smh… What I’m I doing with my self
FIRE JESSICA TAFF
Poor TWill!
Just don’t work that hard. You’re young guy, don’t let life pass you by. Enjoy it and NBA will take care of itself.
by Belarus4life on Jan 24, 2012 3:11 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Like the guy a lot but...
With his injuries, lack of an offensive game, and an only decent defensive game I don’t see the need to re new it. The guy hasn’t been what the Nets hoped which was a slasher who could replace what RJ gave to us. In fact last night the first person I ever saw slash to the hoop RJ style was wearing his old number 24 last night Owens. I wouldn’t mind seeing him play more minutes.
by Christopher Manchesi on Jan 24, 2012 3:08 PM EST reply actions
Who would commit money to an injured player?
Oh thats right, Knicks signed Baron Davis and Stat
The Future is Not Written For Us, But By Us
wonder if this means he's playing
Marshon S. Brooks @Marshon2
Philly bound…
Good decision need to renew Damion
I don’t want him cap clogging the Nets. I also would like to see the Nets move Farmar and Petro and even possibly Morrow if the right deal comes along to free up the most space possible ala the Heat in 2009-2010.
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.
Welp, is "Swag" nickname gone?
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Shout out my lil bro @Marshon2 aka young money
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by eLonepb on Jan 24, 2012 3:40 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
I don't want any nickname associated with
Even though it is very appropriate considering he’s young and money
by Anthony Perez on Jan 24, 2012 3:45 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
if the playoffs started today den and utah would be in the playoffs. not nets or knicks
by JJ_22 on Jan 24, 2012 3:41 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Utah Denver and Houston will be in playoffs
NYK , LA and Nets would be out.
by Aidar Berlinbayev on Jan 24, 2012 3:44 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I'd take that
no LA or NYK makes up for no NJ but Utah
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Lakers and NYK would take a huge hit from media
they would kill them for missing playoffs and rip all their players. We all be happy
by Aidar Berlinbayev on Jan 24, 2012 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
Utah in the playoffs?
Who’s going to be out? The lakers or Mavs?
2012 Lineup: D-Will - Brooks - AK47 - Lopez - D12... Book it!
BREAKING NEWS
my tweet
uatt327 Ali Tahir
@Marshon2 How do you like Swag as a nickname?
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Swag it is!
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by netsareboss on Jan 24, 2012 3:46 PM EST reply actions 8 recs
ok not really breaking dont delete this NI
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LOL
was tht guy thikning what to do with his hands?
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so gangsta he doesn't throw up gang signs lol
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"I define passion as extreme emotion."
When you have to shoot, shoot don't talk.
by universal on Jan 24, 2012 5:25 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
We are in another atmosphere. You're just in the Troposhere we in the Exospere. In other words the JETS are higher than you!
by Fly-as-a-JET on Jan 24, 2012 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
I'll called him swag all the time
bevause Brook and Brooks have me confused when some people post
by Aidar Berlinbayev on Jan 24, 2012 3:59 PM EST up reply actions
HE LIKES THE NICK NAME SWAG
I saw him at b4 the OKC game and When I yelled SWAG he immediately looked at me and said what’s up. He seems cool enough.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150465179275834&set=t.33709383&type=3&theater
LUNAtic201 We Miss BROOK!
I never liked the name "Swag" — then again, I'm 38 years old.
by Delacratic on Jan 24, 2012 3:59 PM EST reply actions 9 recs
im 28 and think its stupid
so its not an age thing
by mightymosdefinition on Jan 24, 2012 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
I think the man actually likes Swag
Marshon2 Marshon S. Brooks
RT @uatt327: @Marshon2 “Young money” or Swag? (swagggggg)
41 seconds ago
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by netsareboss on Jan 24, 2012 4:09 PM EST reply actions 5 recs
Scitif
Jersey Strong. Brooklyn Ready. 2012 Nets.
by JetsMetsNets on Jan 24, 2012 6:31 PM EST up reply actions
sounds like you need to rent he's got game
by SovietBrooklyn on Jan 24, 2012 4:27 PM EST up reply actions
Ok, Shuttlesworth is his last name in He Got Game. Swagglesworth is clearly not the same word, but an homage to the movie. Man! Gotta take it slow around here sometimes.
The original and all it's derivations belong to Ray Allen. Just because...
Oh pissing blimey there's jam coming out of the walls!
by TWilliAM on Jan 24, 2012 4:31 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
He got game
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"I define passion as extreme emotion."
When you have to shoot, shoot don't talk.
"step into the coaches office i'll be back"
Rick Fox such a natural
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 24, 2012 7:50 PM EST up reply actions
much love much love
"I define passion as extreme emotion."
When you have to shoot, shoot don't talk.
FrankenSwag
Swagman
Swaginator
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Nicknames in general are sort of silly.
How often does Paul Pierce go by “The Truth”? Allen “The Answer” Iverson? C’mon, these are silly. Dwayne “Flash” Wade? Black Mamba?
The Answer, The Truth and Black Mamba
ive heard decently enough (not too much for The Truth)
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yup, its definitely out there for him
i cant say I’ve ever heard him been called that tho
rofl yes
Tim Duncan is the NBA’s first superstar nerd. I find it very interesting that Tim Duncan’s off the court pursuits include sword and knife collecting, Dungeons & Dragons, fantasy videogames & paintball. Add to that, dude’s got a freakin’ tattoo of Merlin from Arthurian lore! His other tat is of a Skeleton Jester. No barbed wire or homages to dead relatives here. Just pure (and endearing) D&D nerdcore.
Another NERDCORE story: He wanted his nickname to be “Merlin” when he first got to the league, but his teammates weren’t having it.
http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoop/post/_/id/3450/kindly-cast-your-spell-on-us-now-tim-duncan
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 24, 2012 4:34 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Vinsanity
"Rooting for the Yankees is like rooting for Steve Jobs to win the lotto." - Chris Rock
Patrick Ewing - The NBA's all-time leader in rushing yards
For a while it became
Half Man, Half A Season
I've called AI ""
I love the Nets...too bad they don't love me...
by BEB on Jan 24, 2012 6:19 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I've called AI "Answer" to his face.
We peed next to each other in a Houlihans in West Philly back in the day.
I love the Nets...too bad they don't love me...
by BEB on Jan 24, 2012 6:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
didnt Kobe use the nickname in his new commerical?
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 24, 2012 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
Have you ever watched a SportsCenter game recap for LA? they call him Black Mamba all the time. Mark Jackson used to call him that whenever he did there national games too.
Black mamba is for real
The deadliest snake period.
by Zartan on Jan 24, 2012 11:36 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Kobe spoof
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0jyyWXMTso&feature=relmfu
"I define passion as extreme emotion."
When you have to shoot, shoot don't talk.
Good Day.
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=7qxnqr7
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
yes you can this is not a video game.
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
by JJ25 on Jan 24, 2012 4:32 PM EST up reply actions 7 recs
awesome
Jersey Strong. Brooklyn Ready. 2012 Nets.
by JetsMetsNets on Jan 24, 2012 6:33 PM EST up reply actions
we should trade for scalabrine.
noone on our teams attacks the rim like he does :)
lol!!!!
now i know who he is, loved him in Men Of Honor
a dead ringer
AND I’ve never seen the two of them in the same room together.
Huge fan of Michael Rapaport, great actor. Knicks fan, though, although I remember him in a Jay Z video a long time ago.
He got the white mamba.
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
by JJ25 on Jan 24, 2012 4:36 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
i heard
Scottie Pippen said he’ll volunteer to play the 3 for our team!! #playoffrun
Deron Williams included among most disappointing players.
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/page/5-on-5-120124/nba-most-disappointing-players-teams
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A Magic blogger has chosen him as his vote for most disappointing player.
Coincidence?
I'm ok with them picking on d will
but. Melo Amare and Pau should have been killed for drastic underperformens while playing on good teams
by Aidar Berlinbayev on Jan 24, 2012 4:45 PM EST up reply actions
absolutely deserves to be on that list
leading the league in turnovers and shooting 37% on a team that plays under .300 ball. He’s clearly not playing like a superstar.
by GrandKenyon6 on Jan 24, 2012 5:26 PM EST up reply actions
I have no problem with this as well.
If you want to be “The Man,” you’ve got to play like it.
MaShon the "Swag Mamba"
a vicious snake with swag.
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
No relation to Kobe please
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by netsareboss on Jan 24, 2012 4:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
2 yrs=NO
We are in another atmosphere. You're just in the Troposhere we in the Exospere. In other words the JETS are higher than you!
by Fly-as-a-JET on Jan 24, 2012 8:30 PM EST up reply actions
damion james for james johnson
the raptors can see if they like him and if they dont they can release him…johnson has 2 years on contract
rockets pick will get us a very good player
by netsyankees4life on Jan 24, 2012 5:00 PM EST up reply actions
houston is in the 8th seed right now....
9 is portland
10 are the lakers…
they both will prob make playoff
How do you know that pick is unprotected
by Aidar Berlinbayev on Jan 24, 2012 5:05 PM EST up reply actions
i mean it as in its such a stacked class that spot can get us terrence jones or austin rivers
by netsyankees4life on Jan 24, 2012 5:09 PM EST up reply actions
Terrence Jones ewwwwwwwwww
Could be bc of the freshman talent but he’s stinking it up.
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"I define passion as extreme emotion."
When you have to shoot, shoot don't talk.
Why would we trade d will
might as well trade swag and b Lo for Graham and outlow
by Aidar Berlinbayev on Jan 24, 2012 5:07 PM EST up reply actions
because i'd rather get something back than watch him walk
mavs are on derons list
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 24, 2012 6:02 PM EST up reply actions
and if he dont ?
i still think Nets are front runners for d12 and i rather see him walk than give up on chance getting d12 in free agency or trade
by Aidar Berlinbayev on Jan 24, 2012 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
mavs are on derons list
nothing better on lakers or knicks
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 24, 2012 5:56 PM EST up reply actions
terry is just a big expiring
dallas junk > lakers junk
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 24, 2012 5:59 PM EST up reply actions
3 expirings and 2 picks
is better than nothing no matter how you look at it
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 24, 2012 6:22 PM EST up reply actions
u dont need expirings deron expires.
and the goal is keep the player
by jsalkin1 on Jan 24, 2012 6:23 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
this is all of course predicated on dwight being traded elsewhere
which is why deron is making lists for chris broussard, it’s probably going to happen. i think the nets atrocious play has soured dwight and deron on this franchise. i’m trying to think of the teams on deron’s list who will have the best draft pick this year and it’s dallas, nets probably won’t deal with the nix no matter what.
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 24, 2012 6:29 PM EST up reply actions
their play this year is meaningless...
because if deron and dwight come here u think its the same 13 guys as now? 8-10 of these dudes wont even be here. derons not giving people lists. dont trust “sources”
the notion that broussard just pulled that list out of thin air is crazy
these 2 know each other and talk to each other. the list is probably legit, he probably told billy king the exact same thing. he’d like to stay here first and foremost but they simply don’t have the talent to be competitive. he’s probably looking at this as a wasted year of his career.
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 24, 2012 6:32 PM EST up reply actions
even if that's the case
we would be better off keeping his BR and hoping he would re-sign for the money and having a younger supporting cast than that he’d have in Dallas.
things would be ugly but that would be better than giftwrapping him to Cuban for that garbage.
better off losing him for nothing
look at cleveland. on their feet after losing lebron for nothing.
like this one
don’t see why they would tho
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by Fly-as-a-JET on Jan 24, 2012 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
No brainer
No reason to sign him. He really has done nothing when he plays.. Keeps getting injured. Whybtie up the money.
is there a specific reason for you're posting these?
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by JerseysFinest. on Jan 24, 2012 5:10 PM EST up reply actions
We would have
to FIRE AVERY first.
Fire Johnson and hire Van Gundy - I'm telling you Thorn was smoking something when he let Van Gundy slip away in the night.
by diehardNFFLbarnone on Jan 24, 2012 6:54 PM EST up reply actions
I wonder if the Nets would bring in Captain Jack
Dwight said he would like to play with him, and the Nets could really use him at the 3. I’d imagine it wouldn’t cost a lot to get him. Only issue I see is that it hurts the Nets’ cap room this summer.
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Ah alright
I’m not really the best when it comes to the cap, thanks.
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by JerseysFinest. on Jan 24, 2012 5:14 PM EST up reply actions
+ a pick?
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=7yp8mab
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Beware the Lopez
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i hope this will make lebron happy
http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=7alc7ut
Dwight or bust....
Superbowl or bust...
by D-Will2Nets on Jan 24, 2012 5:10 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
lmao -23 wins
We are in another atmosphere. You're just in the Troposhere we in the Exospere. In other words the JETS are higher than you!
by Fly-as-a-JET on Jan 24, 2012 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
Most disappointing player in Eastern Conference? Two votes for Deron Williams.
any1 like Faried?
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=6wp2yhy
better than Petro.
or if thts not good then this
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=7426ee5
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Lets be serious now
like for real now. Why would Denver ever give up Faried, Mozgov, or J-Ham for Petro? Petro is garbage, you and I both know that.
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by JerseysFinest. on Jan 24, 2012 5:17 PM EST up reply actions
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=6vj8s5j
we add a first…this is of dwight decides against the nets
Honestly I would do this trade as of right now
La, Lopez, swag, Felton and g Wallace we can compete vs any team
by Aidar Berlinbayev on Jan 24, 2012 5:35 PM EST up reply actions
Did you all just find out that NBA Trade Machine was back up or something?
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its fun making up trades lol
i saw croation post a bunch and wanted to try it
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that's what everyone thinks
but in the real nba its much harder
I dono about any of these trades but i do know..
The Nets need to get a cheap, banger type guy this offseason badly. Maxiell, Joell, Reggie Evans type guys.
We have a “layup” mentality when we should have a “dunk” mentality. Both literally and figuratively.
Broussard is at it again
Now he writes that dwight howard for blake griffin is possible. He will just say anything to fill up space
IMO
that is the only trade rumor that would really worry me.
Griffin, Mo WIll, fillers for Dwight can work.
Get an very good young player and a Vet PG. Griffin would sell tickets and would be an ALLSTAR.
this is silly
Blake is in his 2nd year and VERY popular in LA. why would they trade him now? Obviously Dwight is better now, but Blake is younger and resonates with fans. This new Clippers team is not even a quarter into their first season and they’re gonna break it up? Makes no sense
by sheepareevil on Jan 24, 2012 5:29 PM EST up reply actions
the GM of the Clippers
has GUARANTEED Griffin will be a Clipper for a very long time. No mention of that.
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by Net Income on Jan 24, 2012 5:31 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Let us ignore these things called "facts."
I think it's fine.
by NetsMets4Life on Jan 24, 2012 5:33 PM EST up reply actions
And the Clippers can't guarantee Howard will re-sign
They’re not on ‘the list’ after all. The risk is too great for the Clipper to possibly lose Griffin for nothing.
Very doubtful Dwight will be OK playing under the shadow of the Lakers
A far, far larger shadow than the Knicks. Even with CP3 on it, remember LAC still didn’t make ‘the list’.
It would be devastating for LAC if they lose Blake for nothing, and CP3 would leave too.
If CP3 & D12 were on the same team neither would leave
and if both teamed up on the Clips, it would be the aging Lakers the ones under their shadow
Just going by reports that Howard still didn't put LAC on the list
So nobody can say for sure they’d stay together on the Clippers. If it were otherwise, the deal would’ve happened yesterday as this is the best possible scenario for Orlando. The Clippers still can’t be sure Howard will stay.
wasn't "the list" made before CP3 got traded?
by sheepareevil on Jan 24, 2012 5:49 PM EST up reply actions
Even after CP3, the Clippers were not added to the list
Heard anything that they were? Wasn’t there actually a denial very recently that LAC had been added to Howard’s trade list.
until he has to pay him
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When you have to shoot, shoot don't talk.
Then Sterling will scream at Blake from the stands
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When you have to shoot, shoot don't talk.
I don't think it will happen but if I were him I'd do Griffin for Dwight in a heartbeat
as long as Dwight accepted an extension, of course.
you would, I would, but most franchises won't trade their young stars full of potential for guys in their prime
I mean we wouldn’t trade Lopez for Carmelo. I’m sure Minnesota wouldn’t trade Kevin Love for anybody. It doesn’t mean that they think these young guys will end up being better than the guys in the prime, but they are gonna get better and will give you more contributing years in your future.
by sheepareevil on Jan 24, 2012 5:48 PM EST up reply actions
Was about to suggest Farmar and a 2nd rounder for Miles, via a 3rd team
Kings could use a young veteran PG in Farmar.
Jazz have a glut of wings and likely to lose Miles next year, so they get something while also losing his salary for nothing.
For the Nets, Miles is athletic, can shoot some but streaky, a Deron buddy and an expiring.
add d james
nets give farmar and james…………………and receive cj miles
jazz give cj miles…………………………………and receive kings 2nd round pick
kings give 2nd round pick…………………..and receive farmar
with a (re-)broken foot, James is a trade liability, not an asset
Even we don’t know if he’ll play again this season, the Jazz won’t want to pay for that. Part of the appeal of the trade I proposed above is the Jazz lose a salary without taking in nothing and also gain a couple of 2nd rounders.
They don't have to do that
The Jazz have a glut of wings in the first place. Losing Miles will allow them to play Alec Burks more. C’mon, even we think James will possibly not play again this season given his recent injury history.
Not to worry about Djames...
The METS’ doctors are taking care of him. He may never play again. It’s a shame.
Paul from Sunny Delray Beach, Florida
by PaulErstein on Jan 24, 2012 5:34 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
DWill is honarable mention All Disppointment team
…..along with Nene (remember him?), Mehmet Okur, Grant Hill, Danny Granger and others. Hollinger’s caption for the honarable mention players is “Don’t think we haven’t noticed, fellas”.
the great nene
that everyone was ready to break the bank for??
the same one everyone was saying was twice as good as hump but wasn’t that much better statistically
We still can't say if Nene would've been the same alongside DWill
Maybe DWill would’ve been doing more plays with Nene especially with Lopez having gone down. If we got Nene, we wouldn’t have traded for Okur.
The downside was that it would also however have us pinning our hopes on using a Lopez-Nene trade package for Howard at the deadline. Although if Orlando kept Howard, we possibly look to pair him with Dwight.
We should trade Farmar for ebanks or metta
We got 3 pg’s and one SF with broken foot and they got 1 pg and 3 sf king should do something about it
by Aidar Berlinbayev on Jan 24, 2012 5:40 PM EST reply actions
He would be upgrade over anyone we have at SF
do we have SF
by Aidar Berlinbayev on Jan 24, 2012 5:44 PM EST up reply actions
anybody with espn insider?
curious to the trades broussard say “should happen”
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 24, 2012 5:46 PM EST reply actions
probably ha
I only know that one of them is Griffin and D. Jordan for Howard and Ryan Anderson..
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 24, 2012 5:47 PM EST up reply actions
probballdraft twitter is helpin me out with it
Lowry and Scola for Gasol + Darius Morris…
Casspi Daniel Gibson for OJ Mayo..
I don’t know why houston would do that trade at all..
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 24, 2012 5:50 PM EST up reply actions
Here's what he says about Melo for DWill
2. New York Knicks trade Carmelo Anthony to the New Jersey Nets for Deron Williams
Yes, I went there, too. The only thing keeping Williams sane in New Jersey is the belief that Howard soon will fly in with his cape and instantly transform the Nets from chumps to potential champs. But if Howard goes elsewhere (see above), Williams will begin looking around, as he should.
Williams has come to love living in New York City (who can blame him after all those years in Utah?), and the Knicks are one of the three teams he would most like to play for outside of the Nets (the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers are the others).
While we love Anthony’s scoring ability, there’s no question that he is not helping the Knicks. Stoudemire has become a $100 million traffic cone next to Anthony, and the Knicks’ offense looks like something straight out of Rucker Park. Anthony fits Mike D’Antoni’s offense about as well as Shannon Sharpe’s blazers, and unless Baron Davis turns back the clock five years, the Knicks will be fortunate to make the playoffs this season.
But with Williams at the controls, Stoudemire will feel like he’s playing with Steve Nash again. And Tyson Chandler will be better served as well, what with the easy baskets Williams will get him. Suddenly, the Knicks will be the third-best team in the East, with improvement on the horizon.
The Nets would not become a contender with Anthony, but they would have the star, a Brooklyn-born one at that, to lead them into their new digs. While his ability to win big may be up for debate, there is no question that Anthony puts on a show. He’ll give the Brooklyn fans 27 points a night and provide the best one-man fireworks the city has seen since Bernard King.
Beyond that, the Nets still will have the cap room and draft picks to build around Melo. That’s what Melo needs — a team built around him, a la the Denver Nuggets in 2009. Denver was a legit contender with Anthony, so the Nets could follow that blueprint — hard, tough-nosed defenders and rebounders who don’t care about offense (Nene, Kenyon Martin, Chris Andersen), plus shooters (J.R. Smith, Linas Kleiza) and a true point guard (Chauncey Billups). No, it’s not the instant contender the Nets are dreaming about with Williams and Howard, but it beats losing Williams for nada this summer.
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"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"
I am convinced the Nets would deal DWill for Melo in a heartbeat if...
a- Dwight went to LA.
and b- NY was actually willing to offer Melo.
Don’t think chances are high either condition will happen tho.
I don't think they would
Let DWill go to Dallas and play with Dirk + nobody. Why would the Nets HELP the Knicks get better? Let their failed Manhattan Project continue for the next 4 years as we laugh.
Build around Lopez + Brooks + lottery pick and do it the way you are supposed to do it.
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as bad of a year as melo is having with the knicks
deron is having a worse year. i think NY would sooner offer amar’e, and yea no thanks.
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 24, 2012 6:43 PM EST up reply actions
he isn't
because melo just drags talent down. deron has nothing year: he is just trying to put something, anything, together. it’s very different situation.
deron is fumbling the ball like a san francisco punt returner
just letting rookies strip it and blow by him at will. he’s looked terrible outside of 2 games.
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 24, 2012 6:46 PM EST up reply actions
Deron is tripping over his own cross-overs and getting stripped by rookies
how do you blame that on the team?
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To be successful, apparently Avery's Defense System requires it to be manned by NBA All-Defensive Team.
If this ends up going down
I don’t know how much interest I’d have in following the Nets anymore. Honestly, I really can’t stand Melo. He’s so unbelievably one-dimensional that I’d rather be a bad team with a young, exciting core acquired over the next few drafts than a bad team with a bunch of players who tag along with Melo up and down the court. I didn’t want him last year and I want him even less this year seeing what we thought we’d end up with.
by Alex Witkowski on Jan 24, 2012 6:51 PM EST up reply actions
I hope so. I’d almost rather let Deron walk and try to piece together an interesting team. The thought of a team consisting of Melo and a supporting cast of doesn’t-matter-because-Melo’s-just-going-to-shoot really makes my stomach turn.
by Alex Witkowski on Jan 24, 2012 6:57 PM EST up reply actions
HAM
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 24, 2012 5:51 PM EST up reply actions
o rly?
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=7s2kuaj
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 24, 2012 5:55 PM EST up reply actions
wouldn't happen there about to sign bat long term
More MarShon Please
by kory raymond on Jan 24, 2012 5:58 PM EST up reply actions
thats actually a fair trade
they get a talent upgrade, because morrow is the best player in the deal. But we shave 3 mill off our cap for next season. I wouldn’t throw jordan williams in though. I also do not know if cleveland would deal a big, and casspi (who scott likes i feel) for morrow…but i love your thought process
no1 is dealing for james now..
and gee is playing well yet making so little we wont get him that way
hand ?
Chris Mannix @ChrisMannixSI Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Nets Damion James underwent surgery on his hand today. James out for the rest of the season.
More MarShon Please
I’m guessing hand is a typo.
Colin Stephenson @Ledger_Nets
Damion James done for the year after surgery today on his right foot.
Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352
why cant you go in the basket!?
"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 24, 2012 6:03 PM EST reply actions 4 recs
haha whose that guy behind him
More MarShon Please
by kory raymond on Jan 24, 2012 6:05 PM EST up reply actions
someone who works for Putin
"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.
Question for Net Income
would you happen to know if a different doctor handled lopez surgery than damion’s surgery last year? this worries me.
Stephen A Smith on the MikeKay show
talking about how theres definitely a possibility dwight howard ends up with the knicks, and that if orlando asked for carmelo anthony the knicks would definitely consider it……that’s 2 definitely’s in once sentence
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 24, 2012 6:06 PM EST reply actions
stephan a smith is a goon howard with tyson i hope iman learns to shoot like melo
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by kory raymond on Jan 24, 2012 6:08 PM EST up reply actions
the talk he says is amare/chandler for howard
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 24, 2012 6:11 PM EST up reply actions
oh well thats redic those contracts are easily the worse in the nba
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by kory raymond on Jan 24, 2012 6:12 PM EST up reply actions
He can talk all he wants
hall thing about it is D12 wants to play with either cp or d will I doubt he would be happy with Amare honestly he won’t resign even if it’s duh Mecca
by Aidar Berlinbayev on Jan 24, 2012 6:10 PM EST up reply actions
and then they said "what about melo"
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 24, 2012 6:11 PM EST up reply actions
If the Knicks offer Melo
Orlando probably snaps that up. But like LA, the Knicks would need assurance he re-signs.
For us, this is a dangerous scenario because NY can later dump Chandler to another team like say the Warriors which wanted him before. That would create cap space for DWill! Or a year later, CP3 would be available too.
I could see it
It wouldn’t shock me to see the Knicks do an Melo + Chandler for Howard + Turkoglu deal. I could also see the Knicks taking back Duhon or Nelson in the deal.
he's a 4 in my view.
like stevenson is a 2 that can play the 3, shawne is a 4 that can play 3. i feel shawne (when shooting well, rarely) can help stretch the D as a 4. but as a 3 not as much value, and gets torched on D
he's a restricted free agent this summer..
assuming we do not exercise is team option. which i highly doubt that we’ll exercise.
he’s not the problem though
there's nobody available...
but billy has 3 roster spots right now taken up by 2 injured players and a D leaguer…doubt he’s sitting on his hands
i read restricted somewhere...
either way that should be the deal…he wont get much attention on open market anyway
amazing
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Injuries keep coming for Nets: Eight of 15 players have missed at least one game with an injury bit.ly/ygVf1r
5 minutes ago
memo to all on al thornton
he sucks. if he was any good he’d be on a team
seriously 100% agree
if this guy were any good y is he not playing
clippers traded him to washington for Drew Gooden
they traded Camby for Outlaw and Steve Blake
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 24, 2012 8:02 PM EST up reply actions
dont sign anyone
we have an open roster spot at anytime, with owens waivable at our discretion…let’s wait and pounce on a deal that actually helps
lets not make fun of james
good kid hard worker could run 20 mins on ur bench…problem is miscast as starter
He’s got terrible hands and terrible handles. but he’s got great hustle and seems like a great kid. I hope he’s able to salvage some kind of NBA career but it looks like his foot is a big issue
He is the most injury-prone player in the NBA
one plus season…out of possible 100 games, he will have only played 32.
"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.
its close
"It's as sweet as it ever was, I'll tell you. Now, hopefully, we started something and we can win some more championships, but we're going to enjoy this one right now. Have a little champagne." --Julius Erving, May 12, 1976, ABA champion Nets locker room.
what's crazy is i don't think he missed any games in college at all
and didn’t he stay 4 years?
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 24, 2012 6:47 PM EST up reply actions
our problem = dead market...
deals are usually few and far btwn from now through ASG.
through March 1
"It's as sweet as it ever was, I'll tell you. Now, hopefully, we started something and we can win some more championships, but we're going to enjoy this one right now. Have a little champagne." --Julius Erving, May 12, 1976, ABA champion Nets locker room.
they need one...
and they know it. but at this stage of season its harder to find deals u like, that make sense.
wing players
cuz ginobili is out. RJ is a need for the Spurs
by NJ Champ on Jan 24, 2012 6:34 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
seeing this picture made me realize that if the nets doomday scenario comes true
and deron walks, it will almost be worth it for the awesome dave d’allesandro piece on the situation
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 24, 2012 6:49 PM EST up reply actions
Damion James now has zero value. Great pick Nets
If we didnt trade for James then we would have Crawford
But if we had Crawford we wouldnt have drafted Brooks
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by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jan 24, 2012 6:48 PM EST up reply actions
haven't they had an easy schedule so far?
and they are 6-10…imagine once they start playing good teams
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 24, 2012 6:48 PM EST up reply actions
Biggest concern isn't Damion James
It’s the injury that has now made him unable to play for two years.
Brook Lopez.
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the doctor messed the surgery up...
makes me concerned if we didnt give lope diff dr. not sure if we did
my worry isnt the injury...
its the quality of the doctor…damion’s doctor messed up.
this is so confusing, i don't know what you are saying
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 24, 2012 6:52 PM EST up reply actions
in our defense...
the only impact players after damion are jordan crawford, landry fields, and Dexter Pittman…landry doesn’t help this team i feel. jordan crawford is atrocious with shot selection. dexter is decent
so yea, we did not do well but it’s not like we blew it: there’s not much talent below him
Can we please get Linas Klieza the guy can put the ball in the basket.
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btw i went on the knicks SB nation blog
they get SO MUCH LESS posting than our blog. we got some good fans go nets!
NI probably knows better
but I think us, the warriors, lakers, blazers blogs all have the most users
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 24, 2012 6:56 PM EST up reply actions
I'm pretty sure NI said this blog is in the top 3 of all the SB nation NBA blogs for activity
by dwill8brooklynbound on Jan 24, 2012 6:57 PM EST up reply actions
do you know the other two?
I think its one of the 3 i mentioned above you
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 24, 2012 6:58 PM EST up reply actions
IIRC NI said us, Blazers, and Lakers
Could be wrong though.
by dwill8brooklynbound on Jan 24, 2012 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
that's what I thought
i bet you the warriors are 4th
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 24, 2012 7:00 PM EST up reply actions
Here is what we have on the books for next year
DWill has already said that he is opting out
Farmar 4.25 Mil but can opt out
Morrow 4 Mil
Petro 3.5 Mil
Shawne 3.158 Mil
Brooks 1.19 Mil
Lopez 4.19 Qualifing offer
How do the cap holds work under this CBA?
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by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jan 24, 2012 6:55 PM EST reply actions
Shawne WIlliams also player option
"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.
Bird cap holds, 1st round pick cap holds & minimum salary cap holds
Bird Cap holds:
Lopez’s cap hold is 250% of his current salary, roughly $7.7mil.
DWill will have a max salary cap hold.
Humphries will be renounced, as I believe his cap hold is 190% of his current salary under the new CBA.
First round pick cap holds:
Figure somewhere between $4-$5mil.The cap hold(s) are based on draft slot.
Minimum salary cap holds:
For every unaccounted for roster space below 12, there is a cap hold for the rookie minimum salary (slightly under $500k).
Right now, we’re looking at roughly $11-$12mil in cap space after cap holds to sign Howard. We’ll likely stretch Shawne, whick would free up another roughly $1.6mil. If we’re going the free agency route & want to retain Lopez, then we need to dump at least one of Farmar/Morrow/Petro.
TRADE MACHINE
http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=875gj4p
what do u guys think? Plus w/e picks are involved
ya was about to say that
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 24, 2012 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
according to that trade
they don’t. philly would have absolutely no reason to make that deal.
Depends on what picks were involved
I don’t like it for Philly for the simple fact they have to take on Hedo’s contract. doesn’t make much sense to me
by SovietBrooklyn on Jan 24, 2012 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
heh missed that part
nets would def be taking back hedo
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 24, 2012 7:00 PM EST up reply actions
He can still give you serviceable minutes
In the hot tub.
I think it's fine.
by NetsMets4Life on Jan 24, 2012 7:15 PM EST up reply actions
with his right leg sticking out
Cant get the cast wet..
by MetsNetsGiants on Jan 24, 2012 8:50 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
LOL "all i do is win" should be the LAST song being played at the charlotte knicks game
by netsyankees4life on Jan 24, 2012 7:01 PM EST reply actions
Thinking they may release him
if they decide not to renew him. Why keep him on the roster? He’s not coming back. He’s going to get his money.
I guess they could trade him with some cash, but his contract pays so little the roster spot might be more valuable than his potential as a piece in a trade.
"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.
Maybe Al Thornton as his replacement
We really need a 3
by dwill8brooklynbound on Jan 24, 2012 7:03 PM EST up reply actions
he will paid his contract this year
I doubt at this point they will renew tomorrow. So after this season, he is, as you pointed out, unrestricted.
"It's as sweet as it ever was, I'll tell you. Now, hopefully, we started something and we can win some more championships, but we're going to enjoy this one right now. Have a little champagne." --Julius Erving, May 12, 1976, ABA champion Nets locker room.
and I would guess down in the NBA
who’s gonna pick up a late 1st rounder who’s only played 32 games in two seasons? I feel bad for the kid
by sheepareevil on Jan 24, 2012 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
is it safe to say
everybody here is rooting for the bobcats and heat tonight?
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 24, 2012 7:07 PM EST reply actions
This is the lineup come Feb. 15
Brook Lopez | Memet Okur | Johan Petro
Kris Humphries | Shelden Williams
DeShawn Stevenson | Shawne Williams
Marshon Brooks | Anthony Morrow
Deron Williams | Jordan Farmar | Sundiata Gaines
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
Would anyone be opposed to Billy King trying a trade for Delfino on the Bucks to replace James?
He’s an expiring contract and is only making around $4 million this year
brooklynballing.blogspot.com
you have to say who you think we should trade for him
then let’s see
if it costs us nothing significant
i’m fine with anything we do
Giving up Farmar is even better, we wouldn't have to take any cap hit at all
brooklynballing.blogspot.com
why would the Bucks lose their starter for Farmar?
while paying for Farmar next year as well
They have Dunleavy on the bench who can start in his place
and they probably will need a back-up point-guard for next year cause they want to get rid of Udrih’s contract
brooklynballing.blogspot.com
plus they have Luc
he has been banged up but still better than Luc. This is a good trade
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by Fly-as-a-JET on Jan 24, 2012 8:47 PM EST up reply actions
Bucks have too many guards on their roster
assuming we’re talking about sending Farmar, because Petro obviously has zero value, I don’t see them biting. They have Jennings, Udrih, and Livingston, which is very solid.
A trade that I think is somewhat realistic and benefits both sides is something like Farmar, Petro, and possibly Gaines for Kirk Hinrich and a draft pick.
We'll Be Fine.
by JerseysFinest. on Jan 24, 2012 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
Doesn't it almost make too mcuh sense?
The Bucks stink and we might only have to give up a 2nd-rounder at most?
brooklynballing.blogspot.com
we don't have cap space to just absorb Delfino
this is your cue to say we’ll trade farmar like everybody else has proposed before
I just realized that, @qwertify showed on Trade Machine how well that deal would work
brooklynballing.blogspot.com
seems like everybody is a member of the trade farmar club
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 24, 2012 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
they will win
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 24, 2012 7:21 PM EST up reply actions
houston is tied for the 8th spot nd 1 game out of the fifth spot...
although its early, i think they are showing signs they will be a playoff team. that pick is ours
crossing my fingers that they are
and I kind of like their team.
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 24, 2012 7:25 PM EST up reply actions
gonna be very competitve for that 8th spot in the west
i love your optimism, but it wont be easy for the rockets to pull off, but maybe they do
its going to be tough, but they are a pretty deep team...
i do not think there are 8 teams better than them in the west…
and 2 out of 2nd spot. lol
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
kevin martin has been hot lately, if he can keep it up and score 20 most nights it would be huge for them
by Andrew Flynn on Jan 24, 2012 7:26 PM EST up reply actions
but he's bound to get hurt.
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
they play the next 4 games @ home
vs. Bucks, Wizards, Knicks, T’Wolves.
They’re already on a 7 game winning streak. Maybe it goes to 11?
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 24, 2012 7:29 PM EST up reply actions
they had a hard beginning schedule...
they deserve a break like this
they have a decent team in houston
Lowry
Budinger
scola
dalembert
martin
patterson
parsons
lee
morris
twill
Lee was injury, and is now playing as their sixth man...
Budinger was a starter at the beginning of the season, but now doesn’t play or gets few minutes, and Twill is MCHale doghouse
2012 Lineup: D-Will - Brooks - AK47 - Lopez - D12... Book it!
Lottery???
Does it depend on how well the rockets do in the playoffs?
by Prash Ramani on Jan 24, 2012 7:35 PM EST up reply actions
Naw, its "lottery-protected"
thus all the posts you will see on here rooting for Houston to do well, if they dont make the playoffs, we dont get the pick this year.
I always thought pick order was based on season standings, but I’m not 100% sure. someone else feel free to chime in
I get it
they make the playoffs, we get the 14th pick
by Prash Ramani on Jan 24, 2012 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
nah
14th is still lotto. Depending on where they go in the playoffs we get the pick
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 24, 2012 7:40 PM EST up reply actions
way better then swag right
Al Iannazzone @Al_Iannazzone Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Shumpert has missed a dunk and a layup already. We’re about 6 minutes in.
More MarShon Please
Alex Kennedy:
Pau Gasol: “I don’t think Dwight Howard is that much more talented than me and Andrew in the post.” — tinyurl.com/86amkyh
35 seconds ago
was just goon post that good joke pau
More MarShon Please
by kory raymond on Jan 24, 2012 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
btw
I watched a video in which Kobe seemed to complain to Brown about Gasol being soft during the game in ORL lol!!!!!!
i agree, but that's not why he is better than you
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 24, 2012 7:30 PM EST up reply actions
i think this is kind of true
unfortunately for them, he’s LIGHT YEARS ahead of them in terms of rebounding and defense.
so, yeah, pau, you guys are just as good as him, if basketball was only about low post offense.
Best bet on who BK is calling for a replacement wing is good old Utah
They’ve got a glut of wings and Deron’s buddy CJ Miles is an obtainable expiring for what we’re willing to give up as the Jazz will probably lose him next year.
To be fair Bobcats are missing their three best scorers
Cory Maggette
D.J. Augustine
Reggie Williams
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
Shhhh.... Nobody will discuss that tomorrow...
It’ll be all “DUH KNICKZ IS BACK! IT WUZ ANUDDER BLOWOUT! CHAMPUNSHIPS HERE WE COME!”
by JohnFromLongIsland on Jan 24, 2012 8:52 PM EST up reply actions
perfect so far.
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
Say the nets get the Rockets pick, and its #14
who should they draft?
I’m thinking if terrance jones falls that low, scoop him up.
Otherwise, go for a forward/center. John Henson?
too early to tell
if we get Dwight, who (if) we draft earlier (or after, God willing)
by bronxbombers2 on Jan 24, 2012 7:45 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Terrence Ross
but he will probably be in the lottery picks
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 24, 2012 8:02 PM EST up reply actions
lol eddy najera is still in the league?
and is it just me or is landry fields pure trash? why is he so hyped? i’ve only seen him a handful of times when they play the nets
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 24, 2012 7:56 PM EST reply actions
If we gave Petro more touches, i would expect this
by CStanley028 on Jan 24, 2012 8:07 PM EST reply actions 4 recs
Feel really bad for Damion
really good guy, doesn’t deserve to have to deal with all these injuries and what not. I’m assuming this means Larry Owens becomes guaranteed and Stevenson is now the permanent starter at the 3. Kinda wish they can get a 3 somehow tho
We'll Be Fine.
no
we hated Travis cause he was lazy. Damion was one of the hardest working guys on the court, he was just devoid of offensive talent and had stone hands, and is incredibly unlucky with injuries. I wish him luck and I hope he makes another roster.
by sheepareevil on Jan 24, 2012 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
Andy Vasquez
Nets say the MRI on MarShon Brooks’ left Achilles was negative. He’ll be a game-time decision for tomorrow’s game in Philadelphia.
Good News
Section15 Row 12 Seats 1&2
by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 24, 2012 8:17 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
BOOOOO!!!! LOL
Section15 Row 12 Seats 1&2
by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 24, 2012 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
we sure need that piece of mioso right now..
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 24, 2012 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
Robbins
Magic GM says it’s unlikely team will extend Ryan Anderson’s contract before Wednesday-night deadline: ht.ly/8FcVn
Interesting…Trying save Cap?!
most teams...
wait it out…and match. Keeps team flexible…and player/agent may have an inflated sense of value right now. If a team swoops in and offers a big contract this summer then Orl may regret it…but it seems like an OK move.
by BKNfastbreak on Jan 24, 2012 8:22 PM EST up reply actions
are they serious?
Ryan is the best thing they have going other than Dwight. I know he shot 0-8 last night but jeez.
by sheepareevil on Jan 24, 2012 8:22 PM EST up reply actions
Same thing we're doing with Brook....
Strictly business.
by JohnFromLongIsland on Jan 24, 2012 8:54 PM EST up reply actions
Kerber
Before the Nets announced James was lost, there were indications that they were leaning toward not picking up his third year option which would knock $1.329 million off the Nets cap for next season. With the specter of Dwight Howard looming over every move, the Nets seek to save money wherever they can. The Nets can always resign James who will be an unrestricted free agent.
Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/nets/nets_lopez_james_2hKm5CdxObY6Z4N48kE43O#ixzz1kQi5TUAK
Everyone got jokes
Cancel the title parade.
Even in this dry report, the reporter just can’t help himself.
Dissing the Nets is just so clever!
"A little boy went out to play. When he opened his door, he saw the world. As he passed through the doorway, he caused a reflection. Evil was born. Evil was born, and followed the boy."
Holy _, did anyone see this from last night? Jason Richardson comes off the bench DURING THE MIDDLE OF A PLAY
worst part about it the refs didnt catch it
by NJ Champ on Jan 24, 2012 8:52 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
ummm wtf?
Nets Lopez, James out for season – NY Post: Nets http://aggbot.com/New-Jersey-Nets-News/article/15992091
by netsyankees4life on Jan 24, 2012 8:47 PM EST reply actions
i just read the article
is kerber drunk?
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 24, 2012 8:49 PM EST up reply actions
AlexKennedyNBA Alex Kennedy
Kevin Love has agreed to a four-year, $62 million contract extension, according to Ray Richardson (@TwolvesNow) of the Pioneer Press.
1 minute ago
by d2d on Jan 24, 2012 8:52 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
nooooo
now the nets will be clearing capspace for 2014 and lebron instead of 2013
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 24, 2012 8:53 PM EST up reply actions
Wait, does this mean the Nets can’t sign Kevin Love to play with Dwight Howard?
by mytoemytoe on Jan 24, 2012 8:53 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
That wasn't going to happen anyway.
I think it's fine.
by NetsMets4Life on Jan 24, 2012 8:55 PM EST up reply actions
well, let's be honest here, minn would've matched anything
only chance was him turning down offer sheets and going into 2013 as an unrestricted free agent
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 24, 2012 8:55 PM EST up reply actions
I am glad
saves us the “Lovemare”
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 24, 2012 8:58 PM EST up reply actions
like
its what ive been saying would happen since forever, he has the power there, hes happy there, he decides who to bring in, changing the culture.
by Andrew Flynn on Jan 24, 2012 9:04 PM EST up reply actions
Hold up...retweeted by Kennedy
JerryZgoda Jerry Zgoda
I’ve done some checking w/ people I trust on report that Love has agreed to 4-yr, $62M and I have no indication right now that it’s true…
I think it's fine.
by NetsMets4Life on Jan 24, 2012 9:08 PM EST up reply actions
DJames is definitely worth taking the chance.....
especially at that price…….
by NetFan48 on Jan 24, 2012 8:54 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
woah, literally the second this post popped up it had a rec
i’m calling shenanigans
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 24, 2012 8:55 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
hi i reprsent the estate of your great grandfather here nigeria. sned me 500 recs to clear the court fees and you will receiv his full estate of 400,000 recs.
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 24, 2012 9:01 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hahahaha +1
I got this great email the other day, it was from “my sister” and she wanted me to know that assassins were making daily attempts on her life, and would I please get back to her as soon as possible and send her some money? Kthxbye
that's mioso'd up man
you’re just gonna let your sister deal with those assassins without any money? c’mon man
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 24, 2012 9:06 PM EST up reply actions
So ur saying he could be the next Bynum?
Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"
by eLonepb on Jan 24, 2012 9:33 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
man, does anyone have cablevision optimum online??
they throttled my internet beyond belief. i can only download on steam, youtube, whatever else at 100 kbs. i can’t escape the fat greasy clutches of james dolan.
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 24, 2012 8:59 PM EST reply actions
How does this one sound
http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=7gpyyu4
add in a 2nd rounder from us
We are in another atmosphere. You're just in the Troposhere we in the Exospere. In other words the JETS are higher than you!
TERRIBLE
okur’s value is that he’s expiring, why would we trade him for bad players on multi-year deals. this would take us out of the dwight sweepstakes, we’d lose deron, and we’d lose me as a fan haha
well they are 2 year contracts
and so im not sure if they would have options on their last yr
We are in another atmosphere. You're just in the Troposhere we in the Exospere. In other words the JETS are higher than you!
by Fly-as-a-JET on Jan 24, 2012 9:09 PM EST up reply actions
Adelman would go buck wild at this
and resign the very next day.
Fire Johnson and hire Van Gundy - I'm telling you Thorn was smoking something when he let Van Gundy slip away in the night.
by diehardNFFLbarnone on Jan 24, 2012 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
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