Nets May Get Brooks Back Friday, Expect Lopez After Break
The Nets had previously said that MarShon Brooks' broken toe would keep him out through this weekend's games against the Pistons and Spurs. But on Friday morning, the team said that Brooks is a game-time decision for Friday night's game in Detroit, possibly giving the Nets 10 healthy bodies, a luxury lately.
Brooks has missed the last six games with the broken toe, which he suffered after returning from a three-game absence with a sore Achilles. In total, the Nets are 4-6 without him, 4-13 with him, and 3-6 with him in the starting lineup.
Talking to reporters Friday morning, Billy King indicated that he expects Brook Lopez back after the All-Star break. "I know in Dallas," King said, "God willing, without any more injuries, we'll have all our guys playing except for the ones out for the season." King also defended Deron Williams selection as an All-Star reserve, contending the team's record is a function of all the injuries, not his play or leadership.
The Nets are in Dallas on Tuesday, Feb. 28 for their first game after the break.
- Nets GM hopes Lopez is back by end of February - Tim Bontemps - New York Post Nets Blog
- Nets shootaround buzzing with news - Fred Kerber - New York Post
- King to reporters: Lopez on schedule - Mike Mazzeo - ESPN New York
- Nets GM: Charles Barkley is "100 percent wrong," Deron Williams is an All-Star - Stefan Bondy - The InterNets
- King's Court: All-Star and Injuries - Ben Couch - New Jersey Nets
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turn my swag on
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… Makes you a more dynamic trade piece for a potential Dwight Howard trade?
by Dopeness on Feb 10, 2012 9:48 AM EST up reply actions 7 recs
He's going to be rusty either way
But the sooner we get him back, the better.
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"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"
Hope they aren't pushing him too early
by nynjlawyer on Feb 10, 2012 9:44 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Toe healing faster than expected!!

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by eLonepb on Feb 10, 2012 9:47 AM EST reply actions 4 recs
Good one eLonepb
Starshon Brooks A.K.A the Swag Mamba
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Feb 10, 2012 10:11 AM EST up reply actions
HA!
oh, elone.
you almost made me spit out my iced coffe in barnes and noble.
curse you
wolves never rest
by pope of lofe on Feb 10, 2012 11:13 AM EST up reply actions
That monkey
has one helluva dentist!
Those are the cleanest, straightest monkey teeth I’ves seen.
How do you know?
Who said that?
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lets goooo!!!!!!!!!!!!
still feels like we’re rushing him back
by KillaHoose on Feb 10, 2012 9:53 AM EST via Android app reply actions
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps Close
By that statement, the Nets expect to have Brook Lopez back by the first game (Feb. 28) after the All-Star break.
by 1stnamelastname on Feb 10, 2012 9:55 AM EST reply actions
right in time for a dwight trade ;)
Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready
by BrooklynNets8 on Feb 10, 2012 10:04 AM EST up reply actions
Cant wait till we have a full roster again.
by 1stnamelastname on Feb 10, 2012 9:56 AM EST reply actions
whenever that is
Itll be a sigh of relief.
by 1stnamelastname on Feb 10, 2012 10:02 AM EST up reply actions
alking to reporters Friday morning, Billy King indicated that he expects Brook Lopez back after the All-Star break. “I know in Dallas,” King said, “God willing, without anymore injuries, we’ll have all our guys playing except for the ones out for the season.”
i really hope that doesn’t mean we will miss playoffs, some bs.
by Aidar Berlinbayev on Feb 10, 2012 10:04 AM EST reply actions
I really would love to see what this team would look like with a full squad healthy...
by aug93 on Feb 10, 2012 10:05 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Hopefully there is a pic of Marshon in between the 2 of them...
by aug93 on Feb 10, 2012 10:18 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I look our full squad.
Deron/Farmer/Gaines
Morrow/Stevenson
Marshon/Shawne
Hump/Sheldon
Brook/OkurPetro
I think this is pretty solid barring a blockbuster trade. I think Marshon plays small forward for the rest of the season. We are big enough down low to give him help and he is too good to keep out of the staring lineup. Lopez changes everything.
It is solid
Unfortunately when you lose a 20PPG scorer and an emerging scorer like Brooks, the whole dynamic changes.
It is solid, but would rather have a true SF and slide Marshon back to starting at the two
with Morrow as back up and DSteve swinging between SG and SF as a back up, situational guy.
Best news of the season so far. Starshon is back.

Starshon Brooks A.K.A the Swag Mamba
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Feb 10, 2012 10:09 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
This pic is just...

I love the Nets...too bad they don't love me...
by BEB on Feb 10, 2012 11:55 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Does anyone know if Brook has been lifting?
Hopefully he has taken this time to add some muscle to his upper body
Marshon VS Iman: Bring the rivalry on my nuiikkkass!!!
he looks a little bigger
Winning is everything...Losing is not an option...
Section 4, Row 12...last season at The Rock...
If we dont get dwight in a trade
Can we still make the playoffs? Will it be too late to make a run considering brook isn’t gonna be back till early march?
by Legendairy on Feb 10, 2012 10:33 AM EST via mobile reply actions
the second half of the season is home games heavy
and against lighter competition.
"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.
Home games
Feels like away games…
by Legendairy on Feb 10, 2012 11:22 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
great so it will be impossible with all those "home" games
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Feb 10, 2012 12:02 PM EST up reply actions
Don't know about making the playoffs, but I wouldn't mind sticking with that line up
going into Brooklyn, with one, possibly two firsr round picks in a deep draft, lots of cap space and other other FA’s to target
YES!!
Finally some good news!
Lopez, Brooks, Okur, Stevenson, man I miss these guys. Bogans will be missed.
LET’S GO NETS!!
If I can just hide, the sinner inside, and keep him denied.
How sweet life would be, if I could be free, from the sinner in me.
we need some kind of filter
because “bleacherreport” should automatically cause a post to be rejected
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by Taylor Made on Feb 10, 2012 10:42 AM EST up reply actions 4 recs
I am totally confused
None of our beats tweeted that Brook will be back after ASG. What they said was he is on schedule. Original timetable was 6-8. If he is on schedule, he should be back by next week.
What I am missing here?
@Netsdaily: Were you in the call?
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from the post
https://twitter.com/#!/TimBontemps/status/167983529597206529
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by Taylor Made on Feb 10, 2012 10:48 AM EST up reply actions
BK never directly said that Brook will be out till ASG.
Only Tim has this interpretation from our beats. Let’s wait and see.
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Do we play Dallas before then?
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by Taylor Made on Feb 10, 2012 11:02 AM EST up reply actions
Read this:
King said Friday morning on a conference call with reporters. “Whether it’s before the break or after the break … but I know in Dallas, God willing, without anymore injuries, we’ll have all of our guys playing except for the ones that are out for the season.”
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so ND should add
“if not sooner” or “at the latest” to the post?
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by Taylor Made on Feb 10, 2012 11:18 AM EST up reply actions
So Far, the Best Article Analyzing Dwight's Option and the MYTH of leaving $30 million on the Table to sign with the Nets as Free Agent
Article correctly concludes the decision for Dwight is really about $3.5 million dollars difference to leave as a free agent “One thing is clear, in NBA money $3,419,344 over four years isn’t much of a deterrent, especially if its moving from Orlando to the top media market in the world.”
So this really comes down to the following comparison (in Dwight’s head). If Orlando doesn’t trade him, should he:
A) Re-sign with Orlando because he can get a five year deal and 7.5% raises; or
B) Sign with the team of his choice (eg: NJ or Dallas) for a four year deal and 4.5% raises.
So it’s a matter of choosing between the team and the money. But how much money? Let’s look at the years first. People like to say "he’s giving up $20 million," but that’s not accurate. That’s because they’re comparing a four year contract to a five year contract. The comparison is only valid if this is the last contract he’s ever going to sign. Unless something catastrophic happens, he’s going to sign another contract or extension eventually, so he’ll eventually get paid for that fifth year. What we’re really talking about is locking in that money now, as protection against a catastrophic injury in the next three years that would prevent him from signing that next contract. I don’t think he chooses his teams on the basis of what amounts to an insurance policy.
The other factor is the raises. Let’s compare apples to apples — a four year deal in either case. With 7.5% raises he gets $84,533,793 over four years (his starting salary is $18,996,358 whether he re-signs or changes teams). With 4.5% raises it’s $81,114,449 over four years — a difference of $3,419,344 over four years, or an average of about $855K per year.
So the REAL question is, which choice does Dwight make:
A) Re-sign with Orlando to get an extra $855K per year and insurance for that fifth year; or
B) Sign with the team of his choice for $855K less per year, and waiting 3 years for the opportunity to lock in the salary for year 5.
so he's actually only leaving
$3.4MM on the table.
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by Taylor Made on Feb 10, 2012 10:50 AM EST up reply actions
$3.4MM+5th year Guaranteed Insurance Policy which would be irrelevant unless Howard suffers a career ending injury in next couple of years
If I am Howard the risk is minimal enough given the unlimited potential benefits in moving to the #1 market in NBA and playing with a proven all-star point guard+solid role players, including possibly Lopez and MKG! I do hope Orlando calls his bluff and don’t trade him…..Stakes are High!
by SCALABRINGIT on Feb 10, 2012 11:55 AM EST up reply actions
Wait 3 years or get an extra 20 mil (wasn't it 30 mil?) guaranteed at the stroke of a pen?
That’s still why Dwight and his agent want a trade.
also forgettin marketing money
especially in basketball, based salaries are overrated… at least for stars.. they make more money in endorsements
dwill to howard -> kidd to kmart 2.0
by blguerriero1 on Feb 10, 2012 11:06 AM EST up reply actions
You forgot the biggest point of option B
Playing with Deron Williams. I think that’s worth giving up a little money and a 5th year for.
by Frigidevil on Feb 10, 2012 11:17 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
but that also means
if we don’t get Dwight, that Deron Williams leaving for another team would be much more likely as he really isn’t leaving “20-30” million on the table like we talked about or has been mentioned before.
it’s dwight or bust.
Should Marshon start at SF again?
Morrow locked up that starting SG spot alongside DWill but should we go with the old DWill-Morrow-Brooks or keep DWill-Morrow-Shawne (until Stevenson returns) to start and bring Marshon off the bench as 6th man (alongside Farmar though)?
Farmar and Brooks do not play well together
Marshon needs to be in the starting rotation. He’s undersized but what we give up in size he could make up in scoring.
He should start
I think he is long enough to play the 3 at least for the time being
by Legendairy on Feb 10, 2012 11:15 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Assuming he's ready to go
Which I doubt he’s 100%. Hope Tim Walsh makes sure before he gives the OK.
I don’t expect him to return tonight, no need to rush him.
Feb 20th!
Rematch with NYC.
Huge game for us. hopefully we have some bodies back. I want to see Lopez vs Chandler, Lopez usually kills that dude.
He wont be back by then according to King.
Lets go Nets!
Not really. Read this:
King said Friday morning on a conference call with reporters. “Whether it’s before the break or after the break … but I know in Dallas, God willing, without anymore injuries, we’ll have all of our guys playing except for the ones that are out for the season.”
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Lopez won't be back until after the All-Star break
The Knicks rematch is second to the last game before the ASG; the last being an Orlando one.
Read:
The Nets originally said that Lopez would be out for 6-to-8 weeks, and King said he’s on schedule. Friday marked the seventh week since Lopez had the surgery.
“He’s been following the same rehab and increasing a little more movement and doing a little more,” King said. “I think he’ll take part in the morning shootaround [Friday], and then we’ll see how he goes, but his progression is still the same.”
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'Still the same' doesn't sound like he'll be fit to play before the All-Star break
If at all, which I still think is very unlikely, it will be for limited minutes as his first steps to get back in the game, not to punish Chandler.
wait so they play Orlando before and after All star break
Stern:
“I see what you did there”
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Feb 10, 2012 12:03 PM EST up reply actions
I wonder what we would look like
If Brook and Marshon never got hurt.
Deron
Morrow
Brooks
Hump
Lopez
Would we be a .500 team right now?
yeah
we’d probably be at .500 or over.
by MrDollarBills on Feb 10, 2012 11:12 AM EST up reply actions
Plus if our team had stayed healthy...
players like Shelden Williams, Shawne Williams, Okur and Stevenson etc. would of been doing what they were meant to be doing… Playing role and bench players so many minutes a game will end up killing you and it’s not even their fault…
Most likely we would have never
had Okur if Lopez stays healthy.
oh no the catch plenty of those
i’d rather them catch some bruises and sprains
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Use em and throw em away, see a pro a day is essential. If you want a piece of the rock, trick, go to Prudential
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Feb 10, 2012 12:04 PM EST up reply actions
toes, ankles..
We’re good in the break department.
by MetsNetsGiants on Feb 10, 2012 1:59 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I think we would have about 15-16 wins actually,
and maybe BK would have addressed the SF position more adequately.
Probably
My guess would be we would be 14-13
by Legendairy on Feb 10, 2012 11:18 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
LOL
Would we be a .500 team right now?
We’d be above .500 no kidding. 6th seed maybe (whats the 6th seed record atm?)
Nets Mets Giants All day Every day.
Beware the Lopez
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Orlando, 16-10
ehhh, I’d say more like between Boston (7, 14-11) and Milwaukee (8, 11-14)
by bronxbombers2 on Feb 10, 2012 2:45 PM EST up reply actions
You should watch
Regardless if he is or not
by Legendairy on Feb 10, 2012 11:20 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
so do I...so do I
and it isn’t always fun. I force myself NOT to turn off the games midway through if we’re down 20. Although if it’s a game I know we’re going to lose, I DVR it and watch it an hour later. You don’t get the posts on ND or in game analysis and such if you watch it live but at least I get to fast forward through all the foul shots, commercials, and everytime i see petro touch the ball.
before ND
I didn’t really watch nets blowouts, im a die hard nets fan, but i feel that ever since i came on this site and began posting..im more of a nets fan..idk how to explain it i just feel closer to the Nets and more aware of Nets news instead of relying on ESPN for all of my sports nets
ITS A VVVVVVVVVVVVVVCCCCCCCCCCCCCC THREEEEEEEEEE
wow ditto.
I’ve been reading ND for almost 2 years before I ever posted. It was a great center for all Nets news, I was reading netsarescorching before ND and before that was really just sportscenter, espn, nba.com etc.
unfortunately, i DO miss the days where I wouldn’t even HAVE to watch a knicks vs nets game back in the Jkidd days, because I automatically knew we were going to win.
In fact during the 2000-2003 years I was in college and most of those games I didn’t watch because I knew we’d win. lol.
It may pain me to say this...
Just a bit….
Kudos to NetIncome. He’s making a difference for this team.
I will always watch the game again... if we win...
and if I don’t watch myself, I will still get nervous at times, even though I know we already won. Make myself feel like an idiot. I guess it takes one to know one…(LOL)
ROFL
I’ve done that myself!!! HAHAHAH. I think it was during the sixers game. I couldn’t resist (DVR’d the game and watched it after) so i looked at ND and realized we won. During the game I still go nervous when we would let sixers go on those runs.
We are nuts !
I watched the replay of the game when Nets beat Detroit. I was yelling at the TV and getting upset, late in the 4th qt when Pistons made it close…
The reason I don't watch replays of our losses...
is that I will still find myself hoping somehow we can pull off the win…SMH
same and ill get just as fired up
More MarShon Please
by kory raymond on Feb 10, 2012 3:06 PM EST up reply actions
You know if we ever land Dwight Howard...
I will be rereading every article on that subject for a week or two…
During the draft I will reread all the mock drafts over and over again even though I already know what they will say about our players. I think I might need help….(LOL)
How do people feel about picking up Garnett in the offseason
If we trade for Dwight We are going to need a PF. Hump might want more money then we are going to have availible and might not be the best fit next to D12.
Garnett on the otherhand is prob not in the Celtics rebuilding plans. He would prob be availible for a vet min contract to play with a contender. He also would fit very nicely next to Howard with his preference for playing offense on the perimeter. Add to it his ability to play very strong defense, especaly vs pick and roll and a KG/D12/SWAG/DWILL pairing might be unstopable.
Howard | Sheldon
Garnett | J Will | Shawne
Hedo | Bogdanvic
Brooks | Morrow
DWill | Gaines
Starshon Brooks A.K.A the Swag Mamba
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Feb 10, 2012 11:23 AM EST reply actions
no
Garnett is a punk, he’s old and his game is fading. He resorts to his childish tactics even more than before now because he has to to make up for his dwindling talent.
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Patrick Ewing - The NBA's all-time leader in rushing yards
by Taylor Made on Feb 10, 2012 11:24 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
He's fugazy but still he brings the intensity.
We need some cheerleaders on our squad.
then bring back Scal
I don’t want any player that gets on all fours and barks at opponents
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by Taylor Made on Feb 10, 2012 11:27 AM EST up reply actions
Garnett is a punk
That would change to “Garnett is hardnosed player” if he were a Net. Garnett’s dwindling talent is still higher then most and he wouldnt cost much.
Starshon Brooks A.K.A the Swag Mamba
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Feb 10, 2012 11:27 AM EST up reply actions
I don't consider getting on all fours or clapping in someone's face
or calling someone a “cancer patient” hard nosed. I don’t care who he plays for.
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by Taylor Made on Feb 10, 2012 11:30 AM EST up reply actions
I'd rather have Garnett than the crap the Nets have now
He’s an experienced, well-respected veteran that will help change the attitude around here. If the Nets had the chance to get Garnett cheap, I do that deal.
Avery Johnson wants a winning culture, starts from within. KG fills a huge void, production aside.
Very well said ZR
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by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Feb 10, 2012 11:43 AM EST up reply actions
For vets min
I would. He brings defense, and can still rebound and hit some shots. But why would hw come here and for vets min?
by Legendairy on Feb 10, 2012 11:27 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
At this point in his career he might only be interested in playing on a contender
Dwight and Garnett would be the hands down best defensive frontcourt since Duncan/Robinson
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by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Feb 10, 2012 11:30 AM EST up reply actions
I understand
But I think there are other options for him to choose n make mle or lle
by Legendairy on Feb 10, 2012 11:33 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Playing with Howard would extend his career
-Dallas isnt a good fit because he would have to play center and get pounded on.
-LA would make sense if they moved Gasol but I cant see him being a Laker after playing for Boston
-Knicks would be a good fit but would he be OK coming off the bench. Doubt it
-The Heat would also make sense.
Starshon Brooks A.K.A the Swag Mamba
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Feb 10, 2012 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
if doesnt mind coming off the bench
Bulls or heat would be perfect for him
by Legendairy on Feb 10, 2012 11:45 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Bulls need to resign Asik
Dont think they would be interested
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by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Feb 10, 2012 11:46 AM EST up reply actions
Not only that
Garnett can stretch the floor. He has range from about 18-20 feet. That’s great playing alongside someone like Howard. He’s a perfect fit for the Nets on and off the court. If he can be had for nothing, after acquiring Howard, I do the deal.
He’s also a fan favorite. He can help sell tickets.
I really see no downside. That’s no offense to Hump (he’s amazing), but if the Nets acquire Howard, I don’t see how they can afford him.
by ZR on Feb 10, 2012 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
We can go over the cap to resign Hump
at this point I rather have Hump than KG. D12 and Hump= we will get 90% of rebounds
by Aidar Berlinbayev on Feb 10, 2012 11:36 AM EST up reply actions
I think we should see it before judging is my opinion
so far Hump proved his last season wasn’t fluke and he really wants to play for this org, I’ll take that anyday
by Aidar Berlinbayev on Feb 10, 2012 11:46 AM EST up reply actions
How much does hump want tho?
I rather have kg at vets min ( assuming he would come here for that) than hump for 10 mill a year
by Legendairy on Feb 10, 2012 11:39 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
having his bird rights dont hurt at all
As our owner said money aint problem just win a chip, matter of fact we can have both of them on this team next year but J Will will be relegated to the Armor
by Aidar Berlinbayev on Feb 10, 2012 11:59 AM EST up reply actions
Even if we can go over the Cap is it worth it?
D12 and Hump= we will get 90% of rebounds
We dont need 90% of the rebounds. We need to have floor spacing. Hump would congest the paint for Howard.
Starshon Brooks A.K.A the Swag Mamba
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Feb 10, 2012 11:42 AM EST up reply actions
honestly dont belive you have to have 3point shooting PF
i’ll take second chance points instead
by Aidar Berlinbayev on Feb 10, 2012 11:57 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I understand this argument
Garnett can command more attention and stretch the floor, something Hump cannot.
It would be tough to get around Hump and Howard defensively though. Just a question of fit and cost-effectiveness. Neither is a bad option.
by ZR on Feb 10, 2012 1:57 PM EST up reply actions
Points, who is going to score?
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I hate KG but every team needs a crazy but good player like Ron Artest...
They’re like wildcards in the game… keeps the other team second-guessing themselves…
Look at Reggie Evans, after he lost his “craziness”, he became a non-factor in games because teams now know what to expect from him and sadly it’s mostly not much…
by jirohkanzaki on Feb 10, 2012 12:01 PM EST up reply actions
?

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by Taylor Made on Feb 10, 2012 12:03 PM EST up reply actions
???
Unless we can lock up the Hump for much less for multiple years…
Garnett will be a much better compliment to Howard (medium-range shot; smart defender and communicates with teammates constantly on the floor) for the right price…
But definitely i want to see Howard/Lopez/MKG or Harrison Barnes/Brooks/D-Will take the floor! :)
by jirohkanzaki on Feb 10, 2012 12:10 PM EST up reply actions
MUCH better compliment
I love Hump, but it’s about the right fit and pieces. Garnett even at his age could be a better, more cost-effective fit for the Nets.
by ZR on Feb 10, 2012 1:56 PM EST up reply actions
Howard/Lopez/MKG front line would be awesome.
with Dwill and Marshon at guards – ouch for the other team.
Wouldn't mind that,but he aint coming on vet's min.
Someone else will offer more than that – still more than serviceable on the right team.
Rest them both!!
No need to rush them both back.
by njnets8 on Feb 10, 2012 11:41 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I'm organizing a "L&P" type thing for Feb 22nd vs the Magic
http://www.netsdaily.com/2012/2/10/2789513/dwight-night-feb-22-whos-in
Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"
Whos in the 3pt contest?
I read that Love is in. Anyone know who else? Morrow better be in.
by Legendairy on Feb 10, 2012 11:52 AM EST via mobile reply actions
hasn't been announced yet
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by Taylor Made on Feb 10, 2012 11:54 AM EST up reply actions
"My response to that is, all right, let’s — you pick a team, you wanna pick the Lakers or Oklahoma? You pick ‘em. Pick a team. Oklahoma? Ok, all right. Let’s say Deron is Kevin Durant. OK? Who’s Oklahoma’s second best player, probably Westbrook? We don’t have our Westbrook. OK? We don’t have. Who’s their best defender? Sefolosha? We don’t have our Sefolosha. Who’s their backup center, Mohammed? We don’t have him. And I can keep going on and on down the line. “So even if Kevin Durant puts up big numbers and his team has a sub .500 record, without all of those guys, he still would probably be deserving of an All-Star appearance. So considering what Deron’s been through this year — what was he shooting 34 percent through the first 10 games and we were 2-8 and then he turned it up? Considering what he’s been through, he’s an All-Star.”
by CStanley028 on Feb 10, 2012 11:55 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
From DWill:
"That’s how it goes some times. I think it’s unfortunate because there’s a lot of people that could have been all-stars. You look at Rondo, Brandon Jennings, they’re having great seasons. So but I can’t control that. I just go out and play every night. Like I said, you can have the All-Star appearance and give me five more wins right now because we’ll be in contention for a playoff spot."
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thats my argument also.
its not like we’re a 2 win team..we’re doing ok without majority of our players.
by 1stnamelastname on Feb 10, 2012 12:01 PM EST up reply actions
this is so true
Deron shouldn’t be further penalized for net’s injuries
I have so much swagger, I am the master of Swag, SWAG SWAG SWAG I LIKE MY SWAG WITH EXTRA SWAG…I LIKE LITTLE SWAGS AND BIG SWAGS, I AM THE SWAGGERNAUT! FEAR ME,
#swagmeout
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by Taylor Made on Feb 10, 2012 12:10 PM EST up reply actions
i dont want them rushing him
i’d rather him sit out the weekend and get those extra 3 days before the Bulls game especially if Manu returns Saturday(hint there were plenty of Spanish fans for Rubio and plenty of Spurs fans in Philly so if I was you I’d study up on Argentinean culture and make the trip Saturday)
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Use em and throw em away, see a pro a day is essential. If you want a piece of the rock, trick, go to Prudential
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Feb 10, 2012 12:08 PM EST reply actions
I’ll take KG anyway of the week and twice on Sunday, The guy is a winner and most importantly a leader, he’ll have everyone on this team playing team ball, and he’ll make sure people keep their ego in check, I don’t mind taking on the Celtics personality, team ball, strong defense, team first.
by Killer_Rich on Feb 10, 2012 12:13 PM EST via mobile reply actions
If you can get him, we surely should get him.
He still can hate Knicks playing for us.
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NBA = JOKE
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Really? Kevin Love confirms that he will participate in the three-point shooting contest
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how is that a joke?
dude shoots 38%
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by Taylor Made on Feb 10, 2012 12:21 PM EST up reply actions
because
there must be 30+ people that shoot at a better percentage then he does.
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The Sooner You Accept the Reality, The Easier the Transition!!
and that morrow has 20 more makes and 44% even with that horrible start
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by kory raymond on Feb 10, 2012 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
I'm not saying he's the best
I’m just saying it’s not that ridiculous. It’s not like they put Gasol in it or something.
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by Taylor Made on Feb 10, 2012 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
yeah hes a good 3pt shooter just theres plenty others that are better
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by kory raymond on Feb 10, 2012 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
I saw this off realgm
but I thought it was Love making a joke.
but I guess it is true.
IMO the NBA All Star Weekend has become a JOKE.
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I dont mind
As long as Morrow is in
by Legendairy on Feb 10, 2012 12:23 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
for the same reason that he only got suspended 2 games for a pretty brutal (and definitely intentional) face stomp
the NBA needs to sell its white players.
by Dolphins_Nets on Feb 10, 2012 12:23 PM EST up reply actions
Blake was in the rookie game, the all-star game and the dunk contest last year
Pierce was in the all-star game and the 3 point shoot out, so was Allen.
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by Taylor Made on Feb 10, 2012 12:23 PM EST up reply actions
Stefan Bondy @NYDNInterNets Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Billy King said he doubts Brook Lopez will even begin practicing next week.
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You're a fool
If you don’t think DWill deserves to be an All-Star; Men Lie, Women Lie, Numbers Don’t!
by Killer_Rich on Feb 10, 2012 12:26 PM EST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
its over for that ballin..
by MetsNetsGiants on Feb 10, 2012 2:03 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
would u do this fantasy basketball trade if u were me?
im giving up Dwyane Wade and Marshon Brooks for Deron WIlliams and Iggy.. i’m really considering it but still iffy about it..
I would
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by Taylor Made on Feb 10, 2012 12:33 PM EST up reply actions
in a heartbeat
your two have had injuries this year. that alone is a good enough reason…
by bronxbombers2 on Feb 10, 2012 2:00 PM EST up reply actions
What is the clamore for Jennings making the Allstar team over DWill?
DWill is 2 points a game better scoring and 3.3 assist a game better.
When you compare the teams scoring efficiencies the Nets score 1.17 points per shot compared to the Bucks 1.14. Take DWill’s 8.6 assists X 1.17 = 10.06 points scored from assist. Jennings is 5.3 assists X 1.14 = 6.04 points scored from assist.
DWill is responsible for 30.96 Points per game in the Nets offense
Jennings is responsible for 24.94 Points per game in the Bucks offense
That’s a 6.02 difference in favor of DWill. These “so called experts” need to sell those Wolf tickets somewhere else. Jennings isnt even close to DWill.
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by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Feb 10, 2012 12:34 PM EST reply actions
FYI DWill is 5.84 better then Rondo as well
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by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Feb 10, 2012 12:36 PM EST up reply actions
Lin should start instead of them...duh
by Aidar Berlinbayev on Feb 10, 2012 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
and more uninjured talent than Dwill
SJax
Dunleavy
Gooden
Are better than
Shawne
Shelly
Gaines
Farmar
by DJ HeavyDuty on Feb 10, 2012 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
Jennings averages 5apg
D-Will averages nearly nine apg while playing with a few bags of garbage and steaming dung pile.
Jennings can sit.
by MrDollarBills on Feb 10, 2012 12:42 PM EST up reply actions
lemme guess
Petro is the steaming dung pile?
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by Taylor Made on Feb 10, 2012 12:45 PM EST up reply actions
no steaming for petro just dung
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by kory raymond on Feb 10, 2012 12:45 PM EST up reply actions
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When Billy King said Okur had a “procedure” on his back, I immediately thought of this,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7igFN5e1A1w
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hahahaha
i knew it was that
I WANNA TALK TO SAAAMPSON
by MrDollarBills on Feb 10, 2012 12:43 PM EST up reply actions
fly me to the moon
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by kory raymond on Feb 10, 2012 12:44 PM EST up reply actions
MrDB
You down with Dwight Night on Feb 22nd? I don’t think you’ve been to a game…
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I haven't been to a game yet this year
I’ll be going on March 7th. I don’t know about Dwight Night as of right now, I’ll let you know.
by MrDollarBills on Feb 10, 2012 1:32 PM EST up reply actions
Stefan Bondy: As I tweeted yesterday, Nets want to retain D James’ Bird Rights to fill out roster around Lopez, D-Will and Howard. Twitter
wait...
LOPEZ, D-Will and Howard?
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by Taylor Made on Feb 10, 2012 12:45 PM EST up reply actions
This is music to my ears
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by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Feb 10, 2012 12:47 PM EST up reply actions
Or it could be that
they are NOT putting LOPEZ in any deal for Dwight.
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If that's so we need to keep losing
I want to get Kidd Gilchrist and we are going to need a high pick to get him
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by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Feb 10, 2012 12:46 PM EST up reply actions
I don't think the Nets will pick high enough to get him
considering their schedule gets a lot easier after All-Star break, and Brook and Young Money will be back.
We'll Be Fine.
by JerseysFinest. on Feb 10, 2012 1:25 PM EST up reply actions
Counter point: Nets are not a good basketball team
Regardless of the schedule.
by ZR on Feb 10, 2012 2:03 PM EST up reply actions
WHY?
That’s an extra mil that can be used elsewhere. I like DJ but he is injured and very, very limited.
by MrDollarBills on Feb 10, 2012 12:47 PM EST up reply actions
A mil for a bench player like James isnt bad
Im not a fan of his game but he does play hard. I hated him as a starter but I like him better then Shawne
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by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Feb 10, 2012 12:49 PM EST up reply actions
i think, he’s saying we give up morrow and swag somehow. Lopez & Howard, although i don’t think they will mesh will be the twin towers all over again. Lopez & Howard vs. Amare & Chandler. 2 superb front courts…on paper.
he's saying they get him in free agency
not giving anyone up. That is the best case scenario is Dwight truly wants the Nets and only the Nets. Bondy reported before the Nets might be trying to adopt a twin towers approach with Brook and D12 in the front court.
We'll Be Fine.
by JerseysFinest. on Feb 10, 2012 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
Is this real?
So Bondy believes that Howard will make it to FA?
by ZR on Feb 10, 2012 2:02 PM EST up reply actions
How does Lin have a rap song over SWAG? SMH
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by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Feb 10, 2012 12:50 PM EST reply actions
Did Lin play at Akron?
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by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Feb 10, 2012 12:51 PM EST up reply actions
IamaGM.com @IamaGM Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Lakers “doubtful” to trade Gasol unless they get a point guard back, would want Kyle Lowry from Houston
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Thats not happening
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by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Feb 10, 2012 12:52 PM EST up reply actions
They almost gave away Scola and Martin
i’m not really sure if Houston changed their mind, Kevin wants legit center thats for sure
by Aidar Berlinbayev on Feb 10, 2012 12:54 PM EST up reply actions
LULZ
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by Taylor Made on Feb 10, 2012 12:55 PM EST up reply actions
woops… sorry about that.
@NYDNInterNets you tweeted nets want to fill spots around d will, lopez, and “howard”? Do you know something, or just being optimistic?
@Mar006 that’s the best-case scenario, and Nets r building their roster accordingly.
He's sounds like someone in Nets organization told him something...
If that’s the case Nets are going on the offense against Orlando.
Hey “Otis”…“You’re on the clock…”
perhaps MarShon has become the centerpiece of the trade
and Lopez is off the table
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by Taylor Made on Feb 10, 2012 12:58 PM EST up reply actions
I thought about this too
or it could mean
1) BKing has 3rd and maybe a 4th team
2) Bking is only going to offer expiring and picks.
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Hypothetical question....If you were Billy King and you knew...
that Dwight Howard will definitely sign with your club as a FA…what would you do ?
Lock him up as soon as possible
Anything can happen, you never know.
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by eLonepb on Feb 10, 2012 1:21 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Yep...It's probably the safe thing to do.
but is it the smart thing to do ? If the Nets could keep Lopez, Brooks, their #1 pick this year etc…and still land Howard as a FA…Wow !
Try to do it for Lopez and expirings, picks, and maybe another player from another team. If not then wait for off-season
Gotta remember there might be other incentives on the table for Dwight...
by playing in Brooklyn. Big ones $$$$$$$$ that might make that 5th year not that important in comparison. Plus if we get to keep all our assets the Brooklyn Nets should be an instant contender for years to come.
Is Brandon Jennings a possibility for us?
Probably cannot afford him but I can dream…..
D Will
D Howard
B Lopez
K Humphries
B Jennings/M Brooks
ehh prob not
ITS A VVVVVVVVVVVVVVCCCCCCCCCCCCCC THREEEEEEEEEE
I can tell you where he WON'T go
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT3_fxWyplA
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why would he come here and deron is here??
that doesnt make sense
by 1stnamelastname on Feb 10, 2012 1:22 PM EST up reply actions
This is a great Deron & Dwight "Brooklyn" mix
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kbov6iBJkFE
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by eLonepb on Feb 10, 2012 1:21 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
people need to get that twin tower idea of their heads. we’re not getting dwight without giving up Lopez. no way
we can if dwight goes to free agency
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by kory raymond on Feb 10, 2012 1:27 PM EST up reply actions
they way it looks i agree with you
Magic org would’ve pressed chargers vs Nets like they said at the begging of the season. The only reason they not doing so is D12 wants Nets as his future team
by Aidar Berlinbayev on Feb 10, 2012 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
well i thought zero percent but with these magic clowns it looks like a possibility
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If DWill leaves in FA we can always get the best FA PG left. Jeremy Lin LOL
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by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Feb 10, 2012 1:51 PM EST reply actions
According to BSPN 1050
For tonights game against lakers ppl are going to see LIn not kobe….Poor kobe….He might just sell those 5 rings…
ahahaha i hope lin gets embarrassed tonight
i want bynum and pau to wreck him everytime he enters the paint
GO KOBE BEAT THE KNICKS
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i was listening before
totally sickening. someone suggested that the Lakers don’t have the guard to shut down Lin. meanwhile I’m thinking uhh… he’s played a few nice games. let’s now induct him already
by bronxbombers2 on Feb 10, 2012 2:18 PM EST up reply actions
overhyped of course
but the Laker point guards can’t play D
by Rodney Buford on Feb 10, 2012 2:20 PM EST up reply actions
my co-worker just tried to tell me that Lin is one of the top 5 PGs in the league
and he was being serious
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i would laugh
but i don’t like to laugh at people with mental disabilities
by bronxbombers2 on Feb 10, 2012 3:04 PM EST up reply actions
i love lopez hes a beast idc what anyone says
i watched the whole kings game last night great crowd going to be good team down the road and guess how many minutes outlaw played
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0
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yes sir
i can’t believe other coaches and players down talk lopez you have to be blind to not see this guys talent on offense if he had half or more of dwights defense he would be best center in the league hands down
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by kory raymond on Feb 10, 2012 2:34 PM EST up reply actions
I don't think it's coaches
They respect his game, and that’s why he gets doubled every game. That, and we have no one else worth doubling lol
by Rodney Buford on Feb 10, 2012 2:36 PM EST up reply actions
lopez is the most under appreciated Net I have ever seen
Easily our best draft pick in a decade. People don’t think highly of him because we don’t win. Perception is everything. If he was putting up 20ppg in a playoff series people would think different of him.
by Rodney Buford on Feb 10, 2012 2:33 PM EST up reply actions
it was funny
i was playing the sacremento kings in 2k12. First thing outlaw does is come into the game and shoots (2) 3 point shots in my face with good shot defense.
I was like What the Moiso is going on!
Whoever came up with Brook's nickname "Big Disney".....
GOLD!!!!
J-Kidd to D-Will
Starting Friday it will be time

Nets Mets Giants All day Every day.
Beware the Lopez
NY Giants Tribute
Love BLO
Dwight please just walk over
If I can just hide, the sinner inside, and keep him denied.
How sweet life would be, if I could be free, from the sinner in me.
What we have to hope for is
that when Brook is back we go on a/multiple winning streak(s). Show how valuable he is to this team.
I think it's fine.
I hope
but it’s a whole different type of offense. We sucked games 1-5 at the very least because we were preparing for a halfcourt trap type offense led by Lopez with Deron and Morrow but ended up having to change to a run and gun 3 point shooting team. Since we’re pretty decent at shooting 3 point shots now i’m hoping lopez can just pop into that offense but i doubt it. not only will he have to work back up to game shape but he’ll probably be very rusty.
same with brooks tonight. I’m hoping he plays ONLY if he’s truly ready to come back. Although…Rose came back from a broken BIG toe in like 8 days. i’m assuming a pinky toe for our rookie should be no issue after i think the 2nd week he’s not played a single game?
hes a beast compared to his rookie year
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by kory raymond on Feb 10, 2012 3:08 PM EST up reply actions
predictions: will marshon play tonight?
i say no
ITS A VVVVVVVVVVVVVVCCCCCCCCCCCCCC THREEEEEEEEEE
no
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by D Will to Succeed on Feb 10, 2012 3:09 PM EST up reply actions
but these are the Nets
embarrassment on a nightly basis
by bronxbombers2 on Feb 10, 2012 3:19 PM EST up reply actions
Hey Kory...
You gotta work on that “reply” button…You want some practice ? Reply to his comment and we will see how well you do.
i just see the last comment on the post and don't think
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by kory raymond on Feb 10, 2012 3:38 PM EST up reply actions
good editing job
but it’s pretty ugly and delusional
by bronxbombers2 on Feb 10, 2012 3:24 PM EST up reply actions
Are you kidding me?
Orlando is the greatest city in America. Which is why I attended college in NYC.
by mzBKnets on Feb 10, 2012 3:25 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I think it's pretty great looking
FAR better than anyone has done around here with Dwight and a Nets jersey.
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That's the last straw...
We don’t need no fake photo of Dwight in a Nets jersey.
We will have the real deal soon.
lol
kinda glad no one is getting trolled by this. That poor fanbase in Orlando is delusional. Nice photoshop though.
by cprash on Feb 10, 2012 3:31 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Gotta love New York
Good for him getting his 5 minutes of fame.
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i meant ugly as in an ugly thought
very good editing though
by bronxbombers2 on Feb 10, 2012 3:46 PM EST up reply actions
Delusional fans
How the moiso do they plan on getting him… we don’t want nelson or reddick
by Legendairy on Feb 10, 2012 3:37 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Dwill Howard and Lopez?
How are we going to make this happen? Maybe Billy King has something in mind that we don’t know about…
I grabbed 19 rebounds in my first professional game, and somehow found a way to score 20 points. I felt real good about it. I felt that this was the beginning of something good.
-Julius Erving
Depends if the Nets are "win now" or win in 2015
if its win now, then its all three plus dleaguers, this year’s rookies and whoever is under contract. If not, trade lopez for affordable pieces, bring Boogey over and build up promising rookies from this years draft. That’s the foundations of a dynasty even after dh and dwill show some age.
by cprash on Feb 10, 2012 3:49 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
huwatzz!!
Thatzz Linsanity baby… Knicks yo, he a Knicks yooo!!
by njnetsfanatic on Feb 10, 2012 5:31 PM EST up reply actions

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