Scar tissue discovered in Shareef Abdur-Rahim's right knee is what is holding up the trade that would bring the power forward to New Jersey. The condition has never bothered him before, but the Nets want to get another opinion or two before signing off on the trade and a six-year contract. Like Thorn, Abdur-Rahim remains hopeful that everything will work out.
- Thorn: "I hope it works out" - Al Iannazzone - YES Network
- To Everyone's Surprise, Abdur-Rahim Fails His Physical With the Nets - David Picker - New York Times
- Abdur-Rahim Deal Hits a Snag - Lenn Robbins - New York Post
- Thorn needs to take a shot - Steve Politi - Newark Star-Ledger
- Abdur-Rahim fails physical, imperils deal - M. A. Mehta - Newark Star-Ledger
- Hold it: Nets delay Shareef deal - Ohm Youngmisuk - New York Daily News
- Nets' off-season deal on hold - Bob Considine - Asbury Park Press
- Nets' trade for Abdur-Rahim on hold - Al Iannazzone - Bergen Record
- Blazers get youthful experience and attitude - Ryan White - The Oregonian