Vince Carter News

“It’s amazing the impact he makes, even in an exhibition game, how he affects his teammates”

Jason Kidd went to the Finals twice with the Nets and played on some ridiculously explosive Phoenix teams. via New York Post

NBA Entertainment has teamed up with Immersive Media to bring you a truly unique view into life in the league. via NBA

“The pain that had occurred that day was unbearable. It’s 100 percent better in that sense. I have no pain, I have no restrictions. I’m happy the body has healed itself.”

Finally, for the first time in 10 days, all seemed well again at Nets camp. There was Jason Kidd, his shirt drenched in sweat, pushing the ball up the court full-bore, knifing through the lane and kicking it … via The Jersey Journal

Bostjan Nachbar scored 15 points and Antoine Wright added 14 to pace a balanced scoring attack, leading the New Jersey Nets to an 82-71 victory over the Boston Celtics in a preseason game Tuesday night. via Fox Sports

“I hope they understand the conditions weren’t proper for us to go out there to continue playing.”

The New Jersey Nets were without their big three — Jason Kidd, Vince Carter and Richard Jefferson — but the Celtics brought theirs. via Sentinel & Enterprise

“Unfortunately, part of the business that we’re in, you really do have to break a lot of hearts and crush a lot of dreams”

Isiah Thomas juggled his lineup Thursday night with the intention, he said, to get a look at some players in different roles. via Newsday.com

“But if he feels up to it, he may get a taste in the game.”

Jason Kidd has played 35,363 regular-season minutes in the NBA, another 4,144 in the playoffs , and countless more in practices, exhibition games and 39 international contests for USA Basketball. via The Jersey Journal

“I think a lot of people will benefit from it.”

Lawrence Frank has added a few wrinkles to the Nets’ offense this preseason with the idea that more movement by the players and the ball will make his team less predictable. via New York Daily News

Gerald Wallace scored 12 of his 20 points from the foul line to lead the Charlotte Bobcats to a 96-86 win over the New Jersey Nets. via WECT-TV Wilmington

“In the middle of stretching his back, it tightened up a little bit”

Jamaal Magloire was signed for his toughness and low-post presence. The Nets need that. via New York Post

“Since Boki got a chance to play for us last year, he’s been an integral part of our team”

Sean Williams was kicked off his college team for smoking marijuana last season, which is probably the only reason he was available when the Nets took him with the 17th pick in the draft in June. via NY Daily News

“It was his best practice. He was real active offensively and defensively”

By FRED KERBER October 12, 2007 — Bostjan Nachbar said it was Nenad Krstic’s best day. via New York Post

“A lot of stuff goes through my head right now.”

Nenad Krstic took a major step toward his goal of being on the court for opening night when he participated in contact drills on Monday. via New York Daily News

Allan Houston will decide by Friday whether to attempt his comeback with Stephon Marbury and the Knicks or Jason Kidd and the Nets, according to a person close to Houston. via NY Daily News

“I think anytime you move in this league it gives you a chance to win”

The coach of the Nets finally had his day on the court yesterday. Unlike his counterpart across the river, Lawrence Frank was able to be with his team on Day 1 of training camp. via NY Daily News