Julian Garcia and Dave D'Alessandro use the All-Star Break to grade the Nets' progress so far. The bottom line for the Nets and Lawrence Frank, writes Garcia: "The transition out of the Jason Kidd era has gone a lot more smoothly than anticipated." D'Alessandro goes through highs and lows, studs and dud and sums it up: "The younger guys are growing at an acceptable pace...now comes the hard part".
- Nets Midseason report card: Young team surprisingly in the playoff hunt - Julian Garcia - New York Daily News
- Nets at the Break - Dave D'Alessandro - Star-Ledger
- Five questions for the Nets - Brendan Kuty - SNY