Rod Thorn acknowledged that Alonzo Mourning has requested a buyout of his contract, but said that there is no way they would give him the amount he wants. Mourning has shown that he is fit to play, and the Nets do not want to pay him to play for another team. Mourning scored 17 points and blocked 6 shots in Friday's win in Chicago.
- Nets reject buyout request from unhappy Mourning - Dave D'Alessandro - Star-Ledger
- Mourning's Twilight With Nets May Be Soon - Jason Diamos - New York Times
- Angry Nets Say No to Unmovable 'Zo - Fred Kerber - New York Post
- Nets, Zo disagree on a buyout - Bob Considine - Asbury Park Press
- 'Zo, Nets at impasse over buyout - Al Iannazzone - Bergen Record
- Thorn not buying Zo's plan - Ohm Youngmisuk - New York Daily News
- Adding Zo could be ideal - Jim Varsallone - Miami Herald
- Zo seeks buyout from N.J. - Michael Russo - South Florida Sun-Sentinel