With four days left until they have to make a decision on Zoran Planinic's option, the Nets appear ready to take a chance and let the Croatian point guard become a free agent after this season--in spite of his obvious improvement. The 23-year-old isn't likely to stick around after this season either. He may want to start at the point for another club.
- Planinic unlikely to get extension - Dave D'Allesandro - Newark Star-Ledger
- Net Victory Carries the Mark of Zoran - Fred Kerber - New York Post
- Planinic Reminds Nets Why the Bench Is Crucial - John Hollinger - New York Sun