In the next few weeks, the Nets' own beat reporters will offer their assessment of the team's chances. But at the same time, beat reporters in other NBA cities are drawing their own conclusions about the team will fare in the newly competitive Atlantic Division. Starting off, reports from Toronto and Memphis on what to look for in New Jersey this season.
- Waiting for the tipoff - Ryan Wolstat - Toronto Sun
- Atlantic Division raced to mediocrity in '07 - Marlon W. Morgan - Memphis Commercial Appeal