NetsDaily - Brooklyn Nets 2013 Trade Rumors The most comprehensive source for news about the Brooklyn Nets.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/50989/nd-fav.png2013-02-22T16:51:46-05:00http://www.netsdaily.com/rss/stream/37275572013-02-22T16:51:46-05:002013-02-22T16:51:46-05:00Kerber: Celtics Wanted High Price for Pierce
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<p>Celtic price for Paul Pierce: HB2P+MTV3</p> <p>Fred Kerber reports that the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.celticsblog.com/">Celtics</a> wanted the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Nets</a> to pay a high price for <span>Paul Pierce</span>: HB2P+MTV3</p>
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<p>Source sed <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Celtics">#Celtics</a> called <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23BrooklynNets">#BrooklynNets</a> re PPierce & asked 4 lots: MBrooks, MTeletovic, KHumphries & two future 1st rounders</p>
— Fred Kerber (@FredKerber) <a href="https://twitter.com/FredKerber/status/305021040201977856">February 22, 2013</a>
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<p>Teams are shying away from the 2013 NBA Draft, which is viewed as one of the worst in recent years.</p>
<p>Pierce, 35, is being paid more than $15 million this year and is averaging 18.4 points and 6.3 rebounds but shooting only 41.3 percent overall, down from his career number of 46.0. He has a $4 million buyout next year.</p>
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<a href="http://greenstreet.weei.com/sports/boston/basketball/celtics/2013/02/22/adrian-wojnarowski-on-mm-if-celtics-wanted-kevin-garnett-to-waive-no-trade-clause-they-would-have-just-traded-paul-pierce-out-from-under-him/" target="_blank"> Adrian Wojnarowski: If Celtics wanted Kevin Garnett to waive no-trade clause, ‘they would have just traded Paul Pierce out from under him’ </a> - WEEI</li>
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https://www.netsdaily.com/2013/2/22/4018816/kerber-boston-celtics-wanted-kris-humphries-marshon-brooks-mirzaNet Income2013-02-22T08:55:53-05:002013-02-22T08:55:53-05:00Blazers Wanted Brooks, Pick for Hickson
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<p>As trade negotiations neared an end yesterday, Portland's J. J. Hickson's agent was trying to force his way to Brooklyn, Chris Sheridan reports. The conversation ended quickly when the Blazers asked for <span>MarShon Brooks</span> and other assets, a league source says.</p>
<p><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Sheridan wrote not long before the deadline that "Hickson made it known that he would only waive his trade veto if he was dealt to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Brooklyn Nets</a>." The Blazers were willing to deal the 6'9" power forward with the gaudy stats but the two sides couldn't reach an agreement. The Nets, according to Sheridan, preferred to send Portland <span>Kris Humphries</span>. The Blazers, he wrote, wanted "one of the Nets’ young players<a target="_blank" href="http://www.sheridanhoops.com/2013/02/19/mitnick-top-eurostash-players-for-nba-deadline-deals/"> or Eurostash players</a> along with a draft pick." Brooks was identified as Brooks. <span>Bojan Bogdanovic</span> was almost certainly the Eurostash.</span></p>
<p>Hickson, 24, is averaging a double-double. He is playing on a one-year, $4 million contract. His status is complicated because if he had been traded, his Bird Rights wouldnt have traveled with him. So, he would have had to agree to any trade the Blazers made for him. There was no guarantee he'd re-sign.</p>
<p>Moreover, Hickson's failure to play defense has led to him being dumped by two teams, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fearthesword.com/">Cavaliers</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.sactownroyalty.com/">Kings</a>, and being made available by the Blazers.</p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.sheridanhoops.com/2013/02/21/sources-hickson-trying-to-force-trade-to-brooklyn/">JJ Hickson tries to force trade from Portland to Brooklyn</a> - Chris Sheridan - Chris Sheridan Hoops</span></li>
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https://www.netsdaily.com/2013/2/22/4017154/j-j-hickson-tried-to-force-his-way-to-brooklynNet Income2013-02-22T06:23:58-05:002013-02-22T06:23:58-05:00Nets To Seek Bogdanovic Release
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<p>Free Bojan? The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Nets</a> didn't trade their rights to <span>Bojan Bogdanovic</span> at the deadline, although they had calls from other NBA clubs and his name showed up in the <span>Josh Smith</span> discussions. Now, the question is whether they can get him to the NBA.</p>
<p><span class="sbn-auto-link">Somewhat typically, Bogdanovic</span> scored nearly one-third of his team's points Thursday in a Euroleague contest that quickly became a blowout. It was yet another indication that his team's summer spending spree isn't gong to produce a big winner this year..</p>
<p>The Nets 2011 second round pick scored 18 of Fenerbahce's 60 points as the Turkish team lost to F.C. Barcelona, the Spanish power, by 39. He shot 6-of-14, including 3-of-5 from downtown. Uncharacteristically, he missed a free throw. He had been shooting 98 percent this month, hitting 51-of-52. <span>Ilkan Karaman</span>, the Nets other Euro-Stash played 10 minutes and scored seven points. The 6'10" back-up center hasn't played much laterl</p>
<p>Fener had spent wildly over the summer, adding players in hopes of winning both the Euroleague and Turkish League titles. Although they're at the top of the Turkish League, they are the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Lakers</a> of the Euroleague and their title hopes will die in the Round of 16.</p>
<p>With their ability to pay him constrained by the CBA, the Nets would like to help him by getting Fener to reduce his $2 million buyout. Doing that might make signing with the Nets more financially alluring. Billy King tried last year to get the Istanbul-based club to let the 6'8" Croatian go, but failed. Expect him to do the same this year, maybe soon.</p>
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https://www.netsdaily.com/2013/2/22/4016926/nets-keep-bojan-bogdanovic-want-to-bring-him-over-in-summerNet Income2013-02-21T18:57:22-05:002013-02-21T18:57:22-05:00What Nets Have for Next Time - Not Just HBAP
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<p>Now, that the trade deadline is past, let's take a look at what the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Nets</a> will take into the off-season.</p>
<p>First thing to keep in mind is that the Nets' assets aren't limited to what failed to get them <span>Josh Smith</span>: the now-proverbial HBAP or "Hump, Brooks and a pick." They still have <i>seven</i> first round picks and three second rounders, plus three rookies, two of whom --Tyshawn Taylor and Tornike Shengelia-- were heavily scouted when they blew away opponents in and scouts in their two tours in the D-League. They still have those <i>two</i> Croatian-speaking gunners, Mirza Teletovic and Bojan Bogdanovic, and the tatooed Turk, Ilkan Karaman. <i>All</i> of them have more value among GM's than among fans. With the exception of Teletovic, they probably have more value than they did at the start of the season</p>
<p>They still have $3 million in cash to spend on draft picks, which in a weak draft might get them a first rounder.</p>
<p>They also held on to two trade exceptions that can be used through March 15 to pick up players off waivers which could become valuable as they look to fill their playoff roster. They can be used to grab players (two) off waivers ... and an open roster spot they they can be dropped.</p>
<p>Bottom line: the Nets have development assets. What they do with them is their issue. Will P.J. Carlesimo play the rookies a bit more now? How about MarShon Brooks? And what will they do with the final roster spot? Use it on a veteran who can give them minutes off the bench in the playoffs or a younger player who they'd want to integrate into their system now in hopes of getting them to training camp next season? More likely the latter, but they have options.</p>
<p>Details below.</p>
<p><i><b>Cap Space:</b></i></p>
<p>They have none and are unlikely to have any for another three years. They went from $40+ million under the cap to $11.6 million over the luxury tax threshold in a matter of days back in July. After <span>Andray Blatche</span> contract became fully guaranteed in January, the Nets are at $83.1 million, meaning they will have to pay $12.9 million in taxes this season. It's the first time since 2003-04 that the Nets will have paid any luxury tax.</p>
<p>The Nets owe their current roster a grand total of $340.3 million over the next five years, counting 2012-13 which is the highest total in the NBA. And that doesn't count the $12 million still owed <span>Travis Outlaw</span>.</p>
<p>The big problem being so capped out for so long goes beyond the luxury taxes the Nets will have to pay, which Russian ownership seems to see as the cost of doing business, an investment. The Nets, for example, won't be able to accept any players sign-and-trade deals this summer, barring some extraordinary salary cutting...which is extremely unlikely. (The Nets can sign and trade their own free agents or accept players who are not .)</p>
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<p><i><b>Expiring contracts: </b></i></p>
<p>The big expiring contract this summer of course will be <span>Kris Humphries</span>, who will be paid $12 million but whose trade value could be as high as $15.1 million (salary x 125 percent + $100,000). There are others. Jerry Stackhouse's contract is up on June 30. Is it likely he'll be renewed for his 19th year in the league? <span>Keith Bogans</span> might be another story. He could get another offer. Andray Blatche is a bit different. He will be an unrestricted free agent but he has the cushion of another $16 million in amnesty payments. More on that later.</p>
<p><span>Tyshawn Taylor</span> and <span class="sbn-auto-link">Toko Shengelia</span> plus veterans have two-year guarantees. So they'll be expiring next season. <span>C.J. Watson</span> has a two-year deal with a player option for next season.The rest of the roster is on a variety of other deals. Counting this year, <span>Deron Williams</span> has a five-year, $98.8 million contract with an early termination option in the fifth year; <span>Brook Lopez</span> has a four-year, $60.8 million deal with a player option in the fourth year; <span>Gerald Wallace</span> has a four-year, fully guaranteed $40 million deal; <span>Mirza Teletovic</span> has a three-year, fully guaranteed $9.8 million deal; <span>Reggie Evans</span> has a three-year, fully guaranteed $5.1 million dollar deal and <span>MarShon Brooks</span> remains on his rookie contract, getting $1.16 million this season and assuming the team picks up his option, $4.5 million over the next three years. Williams and Lopez have 15% trade kickers.</p>
<p>Blatche's situation is unique because of his amnesty situation. Blatche is making more than reported on salary websites, the result of a complicated NBA formula that somewhat penalizes teams that amnesty players while at the same time providing more money to the players themselves.The formula, provided <span class="sbn-auto-link">Nets</span>Daily by a league source, also would seem to give an advantage to a team offering Blatche the mini-MLE or more this summer, when Blatche becomes an unrestricted free agent. All this becomes increasingly important as Blatche continues to play well and increases his value. For more, read <a target="_blank" href="http://www.netsdaily.com/2012/12/3/3721910/andray-blatche-makes-more-than-reported-result-of-complicated-formula">here</a>.</p>
<p><i><b>Draft rights:</b></i></p>
<p>The Nets hold the rights to <a href="http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Bojan-Bogdanovic-1104/" target="_blank">Bojan Bogdanovic</a>, selected in the 2011 draft, and <span>Ilkan Karaman</span>, selected in the 2012 draft.</p>
<p>Bogdanovic, a 6'8" Croatian swingman, could arrive in the NBA for 2013-14, when he will be 24. His agent reportedly wants him in the NBA earlier rather than later. Bogdanovic's arrival depends on him taking care of a big buyout. Before the 2011 draft, he signed a three-year deal with Fenerbahce Ulker of Istanbul, because he felt loyal to the team's Croatian coach (who was then fired after his first year.) The contract has an "NBA out" in July 2013. It's very expensive. The buyout is 1.5 million euros or two million dollars, of which the Nets can pay only $570,000. The Nets had hoped they could work a deal with the Turkish club and get him here quicker, but it didn't work out.</p>
<p>As a second round pick, Bogdanovic can negotiate a contract outside the rookie minimums. Considering that he was the first pick of the second round (and would have certainly gone higher except for his deal with Fener), he's likely to want an initial contract with a first year salary of several million dollars to pay back his buyout as well as competitive salary. The Nets are likely to have only the mini-MLE of $3.1 million to pay him and other free agents ... including Blatche, if that's what he wants. He could be more valuable as a trade asset. Another team with more cap flexibility might have an easier time signing him, as we discussed <a target="_blank" href="http://www.netsdaily.com/2013/2/3/3948286/bojan-bogdanovic-showing-his-trade-value-in-2013">here</a>.</p>
<p>Karaman, a 6'10" Turkish power forward, has an uncertain arrival date. He's 22. The Nets have not publicly talked about his buyout situation although it's been reported that he, too, has 2013 buyout. Considering he was drafted at #57, he is not likely to get much of a contract. Jeff Schwartz, who represents Williams, Teletovic, Stackhouse and Taylor, also has Karaman as a U.S. client. Although the Nets surprised draftniks by taking him, Karaman has improved this year, making the pick look smart. He too would have to be paid out of the mini-MLE or accept the rookie minimum of a little less than $500,000 which is considerably less than what he's making in Turkey. What that means is he is unlikely to show up for a while.</p>
<p><i><b>Draft picks: </b></i></p>
<p>The Nets have all their first round picks going forward, from 2013 through 2019, but none from other teams. On the other hand, they have no second round picks until 2018. Here are the details:</p>
<p>--In 2013, the Nets have their own first round pick but sent their second round pick to Minnesota along with a reported $1.5 million in cash for Bogdanovic on Draft Night in 2011.</p>
<p>--In 2014, the Nets have their own first round pick but sent their second round pick and their 2010 first round pick (Jujaun Johnson) to Boston for MarShon Brooks, also on Draft Night in 2011. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Hawks</a> have the right to swap first round picks with the Nets, as part of the Joe Johnson deal. That reduces its value.</p>
<p>--In 2015, the Nets have their own first round pick, but sent their second round pick to Utah for <span>Mehmet Okur</span>. The Hawks have the right to swap first round picks with the Nets, as part of the <span>Joe Johnson</span> deal which reduces its value.</p>
<p>--In 2016, the Nets have their own first round pick, but agreed to swap second round picks with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.clipsnation.com/">Clippers</a> in return for Reggie Evans. If the Clippers pick is between #31 and #55, they can swap it with the Nets pick. The pick can be traded if the other team is willing to assume the risk.</p>
<p>--In 2017, the Nets have their own first round pick, but sent their second round pick to Atlanta in the package for <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/admin/entries/edit/#" class="sbn-auto-link">Joe Johnson</a>.</p>
<p>--In 2018, the Nets have their own first and second round picks.</p>
<p>--In 2019, the Nets have their own first and second round picks.</p>
<p>Prior to the <a href="http://www.netsdaily.com/2011/nba/players/21655/deron-williams" class="sbn-auto-link">Deron Williams</a>' trade, the Nets had not traded any of their own first round picks since 1999, preferring to keep their picks and trade those acquired from other teams. Under Billy King, they traded their own first rounders in 2011 and 2012 to acquire Williams and Gerald Wallace.</p>
<p><i><b>Trade Exceptions:</b></i></p>
<p>The Nets received two trade exceptions from the Gerald Wallace trade, a $3 million exception and a $1.3 million exception. Part of the larger TE --$1.62 million-- was used to sign Reggie Evans. That leaves $1.38 million from the first TE and the full $1.3 million on the second.</p>
<p>Both expire March 15, not at the deadline. That's where they could still come in handy. If a player is waived after March 1, he is ineligible to be included in the playoff roster of any team that signs him for the remainder of that season. If he is waived before or on March 1, the so-called "buyout deadline," they're eligible for a playoff roster. What often happens is that players on lottery team rosters ask to be waived so they can latch onto a playoff roster. The TE's have a small additional cushion of $100,000 if needed to grab a waived player. So if a player making less than $1.48 million is waived, the Nets can use a TE to claim him. The TE's can also be used as a development tool. If the Nets like someone cheap who's been waived, they claim him using a TE.</p>
<p><i><b>Mid-level and Low-level exceptions:</b></i></p>
<p>The Nets had a mini-MLE this year and used it to pay Teletovic. Next year the Nets are unlikely to have anything more. By going way over $74 million in salaries, the Nets can only use up to $3.09 million out of the MLE, thus the "mini-MLE." Also, teams over that figure cannot take advantage of the Bi-Annual Exception, which starts at $1.96 million. Nor can they accept players in sign-and-trades. They can send them out, but not take them in.</p>
<p><i><b>Cash Considerations:</b></i></p>
<p>Although the Nets have the richest owner in the NBA, new restrictions on cash considerations limit how much Mikhail Prokhorov can spend in deals. Under the new CBA teams are limited to sending --or receiving-- $3 million in cash during the fiscal year, July 1 through June 30. Since the Nets hadn't paid out any cash since June 27,2011, they were able to buy second round picks in the 2012 draft, paying Portland $2 million for the rights to the #41 pick, Tyshawn Taylor, and paying Philadelphia $750,000 for the rights to the #57 pick, Toko Shengelia. They now have until June 30 of this year to spend another $3 million. Such cash considerations can be used to sweeten a trade or purchase a player's rights but the Nets would prefer to hold on to the money and use it on Draft Night.</p>
<p>Since he bought the team, Prokhorov has spent about $11.75 million in cash: $3 million in the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/admin/nba/players/24239/yi-jianlian" class="sbn-auto-link">Yi Jianlian</a> salary dump; $3 million to facilitate the Deron Williams trade; $1.5 million to buy the rights to <span>Bojan Bogdanovic</span> and the $2.75 millionto buy the rights to Taylor and Shengelia. During that period, no owner paid out more. James Dolan of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.postingandtoasting.com/">Knicks</a> is second.</p>
https://www.netsdaily.com/2013/2/21/4015182/brooklyn-nets-trade-assets-for-next-time-more-than-hbapNet Income2013-02-21T14:43:17-05:002013-02-21T14:43:17-05:00Nets out of Jsmoovemove, Fail to Get Josh Smith
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<p>After not getting the ultimate prize in the MeloDrama or Dwightmare, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Nets</a> didn't get the big one in the JSmoovemove either. Nor did they make any moves. Although they had been optimistic something might evolve, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Hawks</a> were unwilling to accept their offers or offers from any other NBA team. In fact, the deadline did not see a single star change teams. It was instead, filled with minor deals and salary dumps.</p>
<p>Ultimately, said one insider, "Nothing really made a lot of sense. The new CBA has really putting a kink in player movement."</p>
<p>What's next for the Nets? They will keep their roster spot open and see if anyone gets bought out by March 1. That's the so-called "buyout deadline" or "second trade deadline." A player waived between now and March 1 is still eligible to play in the post-season. Players who want to play for a contender will often ask to be waived or bought out by March 1.<span lang="en-US"><font face="Times New Roman,serif" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font color="#1F497D" face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"></span></font></span></font></span></p>
<p>It was David Aldridge who fiinally killed the the Nets chances of getting Smith just before 3 p.m.</p>
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— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) <a href="https://twitter.com/daldridgetnt/status/304681047625449473">February 21, 2013</a>
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<p>In the hour before the ultimate tweet, Aldridge penned increasingly pessimistic tweets, preparing fans for disappointment through the final hour of trading.</p>
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<p>Nets are "real long shot" for <span>Josh Smith</span>, per source.</p>
— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) <a href="https://twitter.com/daldridgetnt/status/304675852346617857">February 21, 2013</a>
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— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) <a href="https://twitter.com/daldridgetnt/status/304672711303655424">February 21, 2013</a>
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<p>Not only did Smith stay in Atlanta, but none of the other power forwards linked even peripherally to the Nets moved. <span>Paul Millsap</span> stayed in Utah; <span>Ersan Ilyasova</span> in Milwaukee and <span>Andrea Bargnani</span> in Toronto.</p>
<p>In addition to turning down the Nets offer, based <span>Kris Humphries</span>, <span>MarShon Brooks</span> and a first round pick (or <span>Bojan Bogdanovic</span>) the Hawks turned down an offer from the Bucks, which didn't seem to be much, if at all, better.</p>
<p>Atlanta would have received <span>Ekpe Udoh</span>, Luc Mbah a Moute, <span>Beno Udrih</span> and a protected first round pick from the Bucks for Smith, according to Ric Bucher. While Humphries and Brooks are guaranteed $13,210,080 over the next two years of their contracts, Udoh, Mbah a Moute and Udrih are owed a total of $13,440,508 over the next two years. Brooks also has a team option for $2,179,354. One issue that could have changed the dynamic: who would the Bucks have had to accept along with the Smith?</p>
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<li> <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/brooklyn-nets/post/_/id/8916/rapid-reaction-nets-dont-make-a-deal" target="_blank">Rapid Reaction: Nets don't make a deal</a> - Mike Mazzeo - ESPN New York</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/netsblog/brooks_handling_himself_well_for_4blVD1nO1RUY0lRCbrsRXJ#axzz2LRNoDG9i" target="_blank">Brooks handling himself well for Nets despite being on trading block</a> - Tim Bontemps - New York Post</li>
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<a href="http://www.nba.com/video/channels/nba_tv/2013/02/21/20130221-hawks-smith-analysis.nba/index.html" target="_blank">Hawks Trade Deadline Analysis (Video)</a> - David Aldridge, Dennis Scott & Mike Fratello - NBA.com<br>
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<li> <a href="http://www.brewhoop.com/2013/2/21/4014702/nba-trade-deadline-hawks-pull-out-of-josh-smith-deal-with-milwaukee" target="_blank">NBA Trade Deadline: Hawks pull out of Josh Smith deal with Milwaukee in final minute</a> - Dan Sinclair - Brew Hoop <br>
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<li> <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/brooklyn-nets/post/_/id/8920/nets-should-be-disappointed-with-no-deal" target="_blank">Nets should be disappointed with no deal</a> - Rodger Sherman - SB Nation<br>
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https://www.netsdaily.com/2013/2/21/4014226/nets-apparently-out-of-jsmoothmoveNet Income2013-02-21T13:30:30-05:002013-02-21T13:30:30-05:00As deadline nears, Hawks sort final offers
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<p>Will Josh Smith still play for Atlanta this weekend?</p> <p>Alex Kennedy tweets early Thursday that the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Hawks</a> are still "underwhelmed" by the offers they've received for Josh Might and indications are that they may not trade him after all!</p>
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<p>ATL still underwhelmed with offers for Smith, but most believe they'll settle for one of the offers rather than risk losing him this summer.</p>
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/status/304654755043635200">February 21, 2013</a>
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<p>Sekou Smith, the NBA writer, added to the uncertainty by quoting Smith as saying he will consider the Hawks in free agency.</p>
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<p><span>Josh Smith</span>: "Atlanta will be on my list in free agency." Pretty obvious that all options remain on the table for Smith and the Hawks.</p>
— Sekou Smith (@SekouSmithNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/SekouSmithNBA/status/304657244300115968">February 21, 2013</a>
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<p>Sekou Smith also quoted the Hawk forward as saying he never asked for a max contract.</p>
<p>The Hawks have been low-balled for the past two weeks since they began talking to other teams in earnest. As previously report, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brewhoop.com/">Bucks</a> have refused to include <span>Monta Ellis</span> in any deal for Smith and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/">Suns</a> are reluctant to give up 2013 picks.</p>
<p>Similarly in Boston, Danny Ainge told Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald that he doesn't see a deal for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.celticsblog.com/">Celtics</a>, including <span>Paul Pierce</span>.</p>
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<p>Ainge, who has been glued to phone all morning - "I've got nothing. Still possible but right now nothing."</p>
— Mark Murphy (@Murf56) <a href="https://twitter.com/Murf56/status/304660129603784704">February 21, 2013</a>
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https://www.netsdaily.com/2013/2/21/4013928/as-deadline-nears-atlanta-sorts-through-final-offersNet Income2013-02-21T11:12:54-05:002013-02-21T11:12:54-05:00Nets a "Long Shot" on Josh Smith or Still "In It"?
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<p>Conflicting reports on where Nets stand in "JSmoovemove"</p> <p>It's starting to look like a quiet day for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Brooklyn Nets</a>.</p>
<p>In tweets, Adrian Wojnarowski and Sam Amick are painting a picture of the Nets falling behind in their pursuit of <span>Josh Smith</span> and not that interested in much else, including <span>Paul Pierce</span>. It's uncertain if the Nets have any other irons in the fire.</p>
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<p>If Brooklyn doesn't do a deal for Josh Smith -- and Nets are a long-shot -- they'll probably do nothing at the deadline, sources tell Y!</p>
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/304637261075578880">February 21, 2013</a>
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<p>Sam Amick of USA Today agrees...</p>
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<p>Brooklyn is on outside looking in of Paul Pierce & Josh Smith situations, and is ready not to make a deal if it doesn't make sense.</p>
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) <a href="https://twitter.com/sam_amick/status/304638406602915840">February 21, 2013</a>
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<p>However, despite that and reports out of Atlanta that the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Hawks</a> may hang on to Smith, Stefan Bondy tweets that he's been assured the Nets still believe they're in the Smith sweepstakes...</p>
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<p>Nets havent given up on Josh Smith, still believe they're in it, according to a league source.</p>
— Stefan Bondy (@NYDNInterNets) <a href="https://twitter.com/NYDNInterNets/status/304645792373800960">February 21, 2013</a>
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<p>In a series of tweets, Woj laid out Smith trade scenarios for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brewhoop.com/">Bucks</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/">Suns</a>, and noting that the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thedreamshake.com/">Rockets</a> are also in the mix. Not the Nets.</p>
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<p>Milwaukee, Phoenix emerging as frontrunners for Josh Smith deal, league sources tell Y! Sports. Boston still a "darkhorse," one source says.</p>
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/304617264366383106">February 21, 2013</a>
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<p>Hawks, Bucks seriously talking on Josh Smith deal, sources tell Y! <span>Monta Ellis</span>, <span>Ekpe Udoh</span> among players discussed for Smith, Devin Harris.</p>
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/304609860551573504">February 21, 2013</a>
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<p><span>Devin Harris</span> could appeal to the Bucks since he is both a Milwaukee native and expiring contract.</p>
<p>Chris Broussard and Amick both insist that the Bucks are not trading Ellis despite reports that he will opt out of an $11 million contract year in July.</p>
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<p>Sources insist Bucks not trading Monte Ellis to ATL in JSmith deal</p>
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard/status/304615010380947457">February 21, 2013</a>
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<p>A possible Bucks deal for Josh Smith is "unlikely" to include Monta Ellis, league source tells @<a href="https://twitter.com/cbssports">cbssports</a>. As of now, no deal in place.</p>
— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/KBergCBS/status/304647347604967425">February 21, 2013</a>
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<p>The Nets were believed to working on a deal that would move <span>Kris Humphries</span> to a third team who would help facilitate the deal. Atlanta reportedly doesn't want to take on additional salary next year and Hump is owed $12 million.</p>
<p>Inside the front office, league sources insist there is no desperation. As P.J. Carlesimo told Mike Lupica on ESPN Radio shortly after noon...</p>
<blockquote>it’s really what’s gonna happen in the last couple hours. If someone changes off of what they’re offering or what they’re looking for, Billy’s not afraid of doing something. We have some pretty good pieces if we want to make a deal, but unless it’s something he feels is gonna help us long term, then he’s not gonna do it."</blockquote>
<p>Carlesimo's comment about "long-term" help may be a hint that the Nets are not that interested in Paul Pierce, who the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.celticsblog.com/">Celtics</a> called about Wednesday.</p>
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<a href="http://snynets.com/blog/p-j-carlesimo-addresses-nets-trade-rumors-with-mike-lupica/" target="_blank">P.J. Carlesimo Addresses #Nets Trade Rumors With Mike Lupica</a> - SNY Nets<br>
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<p>Interest in Nets European assets reportedly high</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.netsdaily.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Nets</a> have reportedly offered the <a href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Hawks</a> a choice of a first round pick or <span>Bojan Bogdanovic</span> in one <span>Josh Smith</span> trade scenario. The <a href="https://www.celticsblog.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Celtics</a> reportedly want <span>Mirza Teletovic</span>, but the Nets are resisting and there have been calls about <span>Toko Shengelia</span> after he burned up the D-League in two tours.</p>
<p>They and <span>Ilkan Karaman</span>, a 6'10" PF who plays with Bogdanovic in Turkey, are the Nets hidden assets. It shouldnt be a surprise. It's not out of the question to say the best scorers in the Euroleague and D-League this season are Nets property -- Bogdanovic in Europe and Shengelia in the D-League.</p>
<p>In the Euroleague Round of 16, Bogdanovic is the second highest scorer and he is shooting 50/40/90. Not bad for a 6'8" shooting guard. Shengelia played only three games with Springfield, but as his coach, Bob MacKinnon, said <span class="st"><span class="f"> </span>"He's been the best player in the league."</span> Shengelia's 28.3 ppg is <a href="http://www.nba.com/dleague/statistics/player/Scoring.jsp" target="_blank">tops in the D-League</a> this season (<span>Tyshawn Taylor</span> is third.)</p>
<p>A.J. Mitnick of Sheridan Hoops ranks Bogdanovic as the third best Euro-Stash, writing of him this week...</p>
<blockquote>A natural scorer, Bogdanovic has become far more explosive attacking the basket over the last year. While he projects as a scoring sixth man, his dynamic offensive game and ability to create offense give him the most star potential of anyone in this group.</blockquote>
<p>He also likes Karaman, who he ranks fifth...</p>
<blockquote>Due to his length and natural instincts, Karaman has the potential to be a solid NBA player but will need to continue progressing over the next two years to be able to make a significant impact in the league.</blockquote>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sheridanhoops.com/2013/02/19/mitnick-top-eurostash-players-for-nba-deadline-deals/">NBA trade deadline will have Eurostash prospects</a> - A.J. Mitnick - Sheridan Hoops<br>
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