With their pursuit of Sixer swingman Aaron McKie under way, and the amnesty clause deadline fast approaching, the Nets cut Ron Mercer today. Mercer played just 18 games for the team and waiving him under the amnesty clause could save the team a few million in luxury taxes. Meanwhile, with the Knicks' Allan Houston and Pacers' Austin Croshere surviving the cut, the Nets are looking at a variety of journeymen to fill out the roster.
- McKie Next on Net List - Fred Kerber - New York Post
- Houston Is Spared - Marc Berman - New York Post
- Teams get shot to cut luxury tax hit - Mark Montieth - Indianapolis Star
- Nets Waive Ron Mercer - New Jersey Nets