Vince Carter News

This week’s themes: C’mon folks, mailbag’s been light these last few days - but there is enough on gambling, Juan Carlos Navarro and Bosh & Bargnani as the Anti-Vinces to get us through this week. via The Toronto Star

“I don’t know if it was lacking in other coaches, but that’s probably the main reason. I know this: If he knows you believe in him, he’ll go the last mile for you. He’s as tough as they come, but he has a sensitive side.”

Jamaal Magloire is one tough guy but he’s also one 6′11″, 265-pound bundle of contradictions. via NetsDaily Blog

Jason Kidd is 34. Vince Carter is 30. Richard Jefferson is 27. In a nutshell, what that should tell you is that it’s no time for the Nets to be thinking about the future. via New York Sun

Vince Carter and the rest of the Nets are back on MVN It is time to resurrect this blog from the dead and make New Jersey Nets basketball coverage an integral part of MVN.com. I want to use this brief article … via MVN - Recent Articles

Celebrate Vince Carter’s return with this limited time offer. Lower level full season tickets just $25 per seat. via YESNetwork

“I am truly fortunate for the support from this first-class organization.”

The New Jersey Nets on Monday announced that coach Lawrence Frank has signed a multiyear contract extension. Terms were not disclosed.

Frank has taken the team to the playoffs each of his four seasons with the team, but the team has failed to advance beyond the second round each time.

They finished 41-41 last season, and lost in the second round to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the eventual conference champion.

With the re-signing of All-Star guard Vince Carter, and returning stars Jason Kidd and Richard Jefferson, Frank will have a familiar nucleus for the upcoming season. Read more

During his stewardship of the Nets franchise, we’ve been able to develop a very clear picture of Rod Thorn’s capabilities. via New York Sun

“How much is the salary cap right now? Who are the highest-paid players and how much is Tim Duncan receiving in pay every year?”

Monday, July 16, 2007 Sayson: Apparently not the heir to MJ’s shoes By Homer Sayson Second Overtime CHICAGO-The moment he officially arrived in the NBA, as the No.5 overall pick in the 1998 draft, Vince Carter … via Sun-Star Cebu

“He brings an inside presence, toughness and defensive rebounding, areas we wanted to shore up”

Playing with Jason Kidd is conducive to your financial health and career well-being. Ask Mikki Moore. via New York Post

“I did see an opportunity in playing in New Jersey”

Jamaal Magloire doesn’t make the Nets the best team in the Eastern Conference, but the burly 6-foot-11 center gives them some things they’re missing, some things that Mikki Moore didn’t. Magloire is younger, … via YESNetwork

“This franchise is committed to winning.”

Smiles, everyone, smiles is what Mr. Rourke would remind his workers every Saturday on Fantasy Island. via YESNetwork

After re-signing Vince Carter, the New Jersey Nets released 18-year veteran Clifford Robinson. via TheIndyChannel.com

“I couldn’t wait for July 11th”

Ever so subtly, Rod Thorn ratcheted up the pressure on Mikki Moore yesterday, speaking with surprising candor and enthusiasm about the free agent options the Nets have to fill the vacancy in their frontcourt. via The Jersey Journal

“I’m from Oregon, so I’m not used to the sunshine all the time, so that’s not a big adjustment”

Basketball players Kevin Love, who will attend UCLA, and Connecticut recruit Maya Moore of Suwanee, Ga., were honored as national high school athletes of the year Wednesday. via The Associated Press

“Mikki made it very clear that he wanted to look around, and that’s what he’s doing.”

Just over a month ago, it seemed like a lock that Mikki Moore would be back with the Nets next season. via New York Daily News