Got Favors? Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 New Jersey NetsThe Nets could be a real contender in the free agent game -- they have several promising young players (most notably center Brook Lopez and an excellent shot at the top overall pick in the 2010 draft), an owner with exceptionally deep pockets (Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov, assuming his purchase of the team is approved this Spring), a celebrity investor popular with many NBA players (Jay-Z) and about $26 million to spend. On the other hand, the team is in the process of posting one of the worst records in NBA history, and no one really thinks LeBron James is interested in spending the next to seasons in Newark while the Nets' new Brooklyn arena is built. I'll keep this thread updated with the Nets FA Moves.Not sure if this site already has something for this Do you guys think the Nets have any realistic chance at landing one of the big names?Preferably Wade or LeBron? (Wade seems to be sure he's heading back to MIA though) C- LopezPF- FavorsSF- LebronSG- Terrence WilliamsPG- Devin Harris It's not the best lineup of all time or anything, but man oh man would I be in love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universe Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 I'd much rather just sign one big name and just put parts around him, maybe get lucky like the Lakers did and find another Gasol to compliment our star. If we throw the max at two players, we end up having a bench of scrubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Favors? Posted June 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 I'd much rather just sign one big name and just put parts around him, maybe get lucky like the Lakers did and find another Gasol to compliment our star. If we throw the max at two players, we end up having a bench of scrubs. I agree with this, I don't want to land two big name FA's when they really only need one big name guy, and to develop a few other guys. Terrence, Favors, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 idk if Favors starts right away, but just signing LeBron turns the team into a playoff contender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Favors? Posted June 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 idk if Favors starts right away, but just signing LeBron turns the team into a playoff contender. Yi Jianlian / Favors platoon probably, either way I'm very excited for FA To start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teletopez Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 I'd much rather just sign one big name and just put parts around him, maybe get lucky like the Lakers did and find another Gasol to compliment our star. If we throw the max at two players, we end up having a bench of scrubs.Yeah, I agree. Along with the fact that we'd be sacrificing bench production, we aren't really in need of filling a starting spot with a free agent outside of SF. A healthy Harris and, of course, Brook, should be locked in at 1 and 5. Courtney Lee showed in his rookie year that he can impress when he's on a successful team. Being that Derrick Favors is a third pick, I wouldn't expect for it to be very long before he earns a starting spot, and Avery Johnson seems to have indicated that the Nets are keeping him rather than using him for a S&T. If we spend part of our cap space on competing for a big name's contract, we can have the rest for a backup PG, trying to bring back Humphries, and establishing a strong bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universe Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 PG - Devin Harris SG - Courtney LeeSF - Josh HowardPF - Dirk Nowitzki C - Brook Lopez PG - Terrence Williams / Tweety CarterSG - Roger Mason Jr. / Marquis DanielsSF - Kyle Korver / Viktor KhryapaPF - Kris Humphries / Damion JamesC - Derrick Favors / Josh Boone That is the lineup I would like to see if no LeBron James. Bringing back a lot of Avery's former players in Dirk, Howard and Daniels to reunite with Harris as well. While we will have to spend in the upwards of $20 million dollars to get Dirk, a player lik Josh Howard, who had his best years with Avery as a coach. Avery has said that Howard plays hard and he plays smart and with the likes of Terrence Williams and rookie Damion James, he could easily be replaced as well. As for the bench, we will see Williams take more of a PG role as well as Tweety Carter who Nets really like and will be playing on their summer league roster. The big key to the bench is Kyle Korver and Roger Mason. Nets struggled from behind the arc last year forcing double teams on Lopez and others attacking the net. These guys allow the floor to be open and create more chances. As far as back up bigs, I can't see Kris Humphries turning down his player option and nobody is going to want him. Yi is still fairly young so I could see him being dealt. With free agency really lacking any big bangers, I could see the Nets bringing back Boone to help with Favors development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 We have the first meeting with Lebron starting tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universe Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 I wonder what they are doing right now? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEKOAlzFJ8c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIpIllrR_SY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastNiner Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Don't sweat it Nets fans.. I'm here to assure you that Prokorov WILL get his man, LeBron James. I'd love to see LeBron+Dirk, but Dirk will stay in Dallas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universe Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Don't sweat it Nets fans.. I'm here to assure you that Prokorov WILL get his man, LeBron James. I'd love to see LeBron+Dirk, but Dirk will stay in Dallas.Thanks Rod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Nets have 'tremendous' meeting with Lebron The Nets were the first team to meet with LeBron James on Thursday and they came away feeling very confident about their chances of signing the two-time MVP. A source close to the Nets said their meeting with LeBron was "tremendous." When asked by ESPN.com's Chad Ford what tremendous meant, the source said: "Front runner tremendous." New Jersey's presentation was led by owner Mikhail Prokhorov and part owner Jay-Z. Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/67696/20100701/nets_have_tremendous_meeting_with_lebron/#ixzz0sSrccijL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Favors? Posted July 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Amazing news for Nets fans, I think we have about a 50% chance of getting him since Wade isnt pulling for LeBron anymore, I doubt he goes back to Cleveland, and the Bulls are really his only other choice IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universe Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 James was "blown away" the insiders are saying. Also met with Wade, Bosh and I believe David Lee. James is looking for the Nets to free up enough to sign two max contracts (Bosh, but maybe Amare), but I'd love to get Scola or something like that and build a team. Maybe since LeBron has been put with the talent of none max players, he wants to be paired up with a stud. Either way, looks like we put a great effort out there win or lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastNiner Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 James was "blown away" the insiders are saying. Also met with Wade, Bosh and I believe David Lee. James is looking for the Nets to free up enough to sign two max contracts (Bosh, but maybe Amare), but I'd love to get Scola or something like that and build a team. Maybe since LeBron has been put with the talent of none max players, he wants to be paired up with a stud. Either way, looks like we put a great effort out there win or lose. Don't worry, my inside information is telling me that the Nets will get LeBron James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 From Chris Bosh's Twitter... "New Jersey meeting was very good as well," wrote Bosh. "These guys really know how to sell a franchise." Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/67722/20100702/bosh_impressed_with_nets_ability_to_sell_a_franchise/#ixzz0sUlxezIO\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 Nets awaiting word from LeBron to clear more space to have second full max; would have to move Kris Humphries' contract to get 33 mill under Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 http://www.backstagegfx.com/forum/uploads/U141-1278092895.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xx. Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 (edited) Not gonna lie, it didnt hit me until now but the Nets probably have the best surrounding cast for a superstar out of any team right now going for a big time player and the players know it meeting with them right away Its looking really good right now to be honest LeBron and Wade together in Jersey and we got Lopez and can trade Favors for a big time player but not as expensive like Lee wow or keep Favors for cheap and he can be unreal who knows for now... Edited July 2, 2010 by xx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastNiner Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 Not gonna lie, it didnt hit me until now but the Nets probably have the best surrounding cast for a superstar out of any team right now going for a big time player and the players know it meeting with them right away Its looking really good right now to be honest LeBron and Wade together in Jersey and we got Lopez and can trade Favors for a big time player but not as expensive like Lee wow or keep Favors for cheap and he can be unreal who knows for now... New Jersey has the best potential team for LeBron to go to. PG- HarrisSG- Lee/Johnson?SF- JamesPF- FavorsC- Lopez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universe Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 It's funny how the media goes. Nets fans were pumped after the first meeting and now couple days have gone by and now they are like 'we are missing out on everyone!' even though LeBron hasn't even said a word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universe Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 Restricted free agent Tyrus Thomas(notes) is on New Jersey’s radar as a fallback plan and could get a frontloaded offer sheet that would end his brief tenure with the Charlotte Bobcats, league sources said. New Jersey has discussed deals for Thomas in the past, and Nets general manager Rod Thorn has long been intrigued with the 6-foot-10 forward. The Nets are waiting for LeBron James(notes), Chris Bosh(notes) and Dwyane Wade(notes) to make decisions. Thomas has expressed a desire to keep playing for Bobcats coach Larry Brown, but it seems like owner Michael Jordan and GM Rod Higgins are willing to let Thomas get an offer sheet before making a decision on paying him. The Bobcats would have seven days to match after Thomas signs an offer sheet. After a trade deadline deal from Chicago, Thomas averaged 10.1 points and 6.1 rebounds in 25 games for Charlotte. http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AhUlI0Ds0C7pqD1nOo1Kjj45nYcB?slug=ys-freeagentbuzz070510 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klashnekoff Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 If we sign Thomas i'm officially ending my fanship for the Nets. What a waste of support over a decade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 If we sign Thomas i'm officially ending my fanship for the Nets. What a waste of support over a decade.Now I want us to sign Thomas, even though before this post I didn't. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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