Even with the Nets playing their best basketball of the season, they're a level or two below the Pistons and Celtics in the East, and if you're thinking trade, there's not much out there that can get them to where they want to be. If Rod Thorn wants to take a risk, he could go after the injured Elton Brand (Jermaine O'Neal ain't worth it), but dealing with the Clippers isn't easy, writes Dave D'Alessandro in his weekly mailbag.
- Mail's In (Weds. Edition) - Dave D'Alessandro - Nets Blast