Vince Carter News

Any team in the NBA would be happy to get Kevin Garnett. The Nets have owned the Celtics ever since their meeting in the 2002 Eastern Conference finals. via YESNetwork

“None of this can happen until the arena is built and that 2009-10 deadline looks increasingly unlikely.”

Nets Daily , Ratner Thinking about Brooklyn Beyond Basketball When the winners of the AVP Brooklyn Open were given their $28,000 check Saturday in Coney Island, the presenter was none other than Vince … via No Land Grab

“We’ve never done anything like this”

The Nets Dancers tried a new routine last weekend: boot camp. “I worked out body parts I didn’t know I had,” Adar Wellington, the squad’s captain, said after a full day’s workout, the first of four days that … via New York Times

“Love your sense of humour (is it English?). My question is probably in the 101 category. How does the ‘Bonus’ system work in regard to fouls and free throws? Keep up the good work in this long period of dog days.”

Never mind the coaches and players; the busiest people connected to the Raptors this summer are the team’s training and medical staff. via The Toronto Star

The Nets are getting younger. With the departure of Cliff Robinson, Mikki Moore and Eddie House -all of whom will be 30+ this season-and the addition of Sean Williams, Jamaal Magloire and Robert Hite -none of … via NetsDaily Blog

Mark Murphy of the BOSTON HERALD writes, “Rod Thorn knows all about the theory that with three great - and greatly paid - players, NBA contention should be a given. via NBA.com

Al Iannazzone of the BERGEN RECORD writes, “One of the kids at Vince Carter’s basketball camp informed him that Jermaine O’Neal said he wants to be a Net. via NBA.com

During the 2007 Pepsi Pro Summer League, which took place in July, New Jersey Nets backup point guard Marcus Williams averaged 16 points, 6 aassists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game, impressing many of the … via InsideHoops

In the NEW YORK DAILY NEWS, Julian Garcia writes “Vince Carter thinks the Celtics’ acquisition of Kevin Garnett will make the Atlantic Division ‘fun.’ The Nets were likely the favorites to win the Atlantic … via NBA

“He’s worked really hard this summer to keep getting better because he sees a real opportunity, too. I’m pleased about that and it can only help him, too.”

The summer is about relaxing, spending time with your family and golfing. If you’re as lucky as Jason Kidd, you can tee off on a course in Tahoe, which provides some of the most breathtaking scenery, even if … via YESNetwork

“I announced (to the kids) what had happened to him - the general, that it was an Achilles’ injury”

At the north end of Riverfront Green Park, Art McGriff ran basketball drills under the banner of his brother, Elton Brand. via The Journal News

Vince Carter has a few words with Chris Bosh after the conclusion of Game 6 of Round 1 playoff action between the Toronto Raptors and New Jersey Nets. via The Toronto Star

After opening at home on Halloween against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Raptors will return to where their previous season came to a close. via Slam Sports

It’s on your shoulders Vince Carter. The answer to the question of whether or not the Nets made a mistake by not acquiring Kevin Garnett or Jermaine O’Neal, is going to be answered by you. via MVN - Recent Articles

Last season the Boston Celtics were so bad that forward Ryan Gomes was interrogated by the NBA after he implied the team was intentionally losing games to improve its chances in the draft lottery. via National Post