Great Scott!

Not to roil New Jersey Nets fans, however few of them there are out there, but I’ve got to make a small point. As word leaked out of northern New Jersey that head coach Lawrence Franks’ job is “safe” going into the offseason, regardless of whether or not the Nets qualify for the postseason, I [...]

The Kidd Trade Is Finally Complete

After days of back and forth, the deal that will send Jason Kidd from the New Jersey Nets to the Dallas Mavericks is finally complete. Mavs owner Mark Cuban said, “It’s done. J-Kidd is a Mav.” This whole ordeal was a mini soap opera that is mercifully over. It was [...]

Blame Larry Bird

Apparently, Hall of Famer and Celtics legend Larry Bird is part of the reason why Jason Kidd is still a New Jersey Net. Sort of.
A lot of people have been wondering how a player like Devean George, who is not a star player, has the ability to reject a trade. NBA players do not have [...]

Nets-Mavs Trade All But Dead

Dallas Mavericks forward Devean George exercised his right Wednesday night to reject an impending trade to the New Jersey Nets. The trade was a seven player blockbuster, headlined by Nets all-star Jason Kidd reuniting with his original franchise, as reported by ESPN’s Marc Stein.
The following has been released by George’s agent, Mark Bartelstein:
We’re not [...]

Jason Kidd Heading to Mavs?

According to ESPN.com, Jason Kidd is on the verge of being traded to the Dallas Mavericks, in exchange for PG Devin Harris, swingman Jerry Stackhouse, swingman Devean George, center DeSagana Diop, and guard Maurice Ager. Going with Kidd is forward Malik Allen. The Nets will also receive 3 million dollars and two first round draft [...]

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Nets Acquire Stromile Swift

According to Al Iannazzone of the Bergen Record, the Nets have agreed in principle with Memphis Grizzlies to trade center Jason Collins for forward Stromile Swiftt.
Swift is averaging 6.8 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 35 games for the Grizzlies.
…And with that, let the Nets trading frenzy begin…

Rumor: Nets-Mavericks-Trail Blazers Three Way

If you liked the Johan Santana sweepstakes but didn’t enjoy how long it was strung out, this is the trade rumor for you…
A few days ago, Nets point guard Jason Kidd and his agent requested a trade, preferably to a championship contender. Nets management, who have grown tired of Kidd and his negative attitude, [...]

Losing Streak on Verge of Breaking Nets

The Nets losing ways have now reached 9 straight games, following a 98-95 loss last night to the worst team in the NBA, the Minnesota Timberwolves. In that contest, New Jersey allowed their opponent to score the final ten points.
One wonders how a team could get this bad this quick. Remember just 20 days [...]

Nets Post Game Wrap Up

The New Jersey Nets defeated the Seattle Sonics last night by a score of 99-88. Richard Jefferson scored 28 points for New Jersey, and Jason Kidd added 16 points and 11 rebounds. He narrowly missed his fourth straight triple-double. Johan Petro scored 22 for the Sonics in the losing cause.