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Mike Mazzeo tweeted out the highlights of Billy King's interview Tuesday with Stephen A. Smith and Ryan Ruocco, talking about the two trades the Nets completed earlier in the day ... as well as the Nets turnaround.
King said the Nets like Marquis Teague's quickness and now that the team has an open roster (and have saved some money on the luxury tax bill), using the Disabled Player Exception becomes more of a possibility. He also said Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett "were pretty vocal and said we're not gonna take it anymore."
Here's Mazzeo's tweets...
Billy King on @RyanRuocco and @stephenasmith: "We're getting more comfortable" #Nets
— Mike Mazzeo (@MazzESPN) January 21, 2014
King says use of DPE is a possibility, and have flexibility because of open roster spot #Nets
— Mike Mazzeo (@MazzESPN) January 21, 2014
King like's Teague's quickness, and without picks gives them a guy Kidd can work with #Nets
— Mike Mazzeo (@MazzESPN) January 21, 2014
King drafted the Bosnian kid (Edin Bavcic) in Philly #Nets but doesn't think he'll come over
— Mike Mazzeo (@MazzESPN) January 21, 2014
"After the San Antonio game, they were pretty vocal and said we're not gonna take it anymore" King on KG/Pierce #Nets
— Mike Mazzeo (@MazzESPN) January 21, 2014
"I think Jason has really come into his own. He has a better understanding of managing and he's the one voice right now" King #Nets
— Mike Mazzeo (@MazzESPN) January 21, 2014
King reiterates Kidd pushed for Livingston, and was able to give the PG a lot of confidence #Nets
— Mike Mazzeo (@MazzESPN) January 21, 2014
Team insiders say King was impressed with Teague's defense on Deron Williams in Game 7 of the first round of the playoffs. As for using the DPE, Nets were pleased they were able to shave $2.4 million off the luxury tax which gives them more flexibility to do a deal without breaking the bank even more.
- Billy King interview (Audio) - Stephen A. Smith & Ryan Ruocco - ESPN Radio
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King: Kidd is 'the one voice right now' - Mike Mazzeo - ESPN New York