Vince Carter News

It didn’t take Devin Harris long to make the New Jersey Nets and their fans forget about Jason Kidd. via The Modesto Bee

You’ve heard about the 43 players — plus the numerous draft picks and millions in salary considerations — who were moved in 11 trades throughout a frantic February. via Littleton Courier

The New Jersey Nets will resume a four-game homestand this evening, when they host the Southeast Division-leading Orlando Magic at the Izod Center. via Sports Network

“I look at our team and see the same crew that did a lot of good things last season, and I definitely think we can get back to that.”

DEERFIELD As soon as the Bulls lose two more games, they will have as many defeats as they finished with in 2006-07. When that fact was pointed out to Andres Nocioni, the Bulls forward shook his head. via Northwest Herald

“That’s the goal. I’m just going to come play. It’s not about shots, it’s about aggressiveness, making plays, and trying to get us over the hump.”

As the deadline passed yesterday, the Nets were loading their gear onto a bus heading for an Indianapolis-bound flight out of Newark, now secure in the fact that they are stuck with one another — for better or … via The Jersey Journal

The new-look New Jersey Nets will try to stay on the winning path tonight, when they open a home-and-home series with the Indiana Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse. via Sports Network

The Jason Kidd era is over, and the Nets are also believed to be interested in trading Vince Carter, who has been a disappointment this season. via New York Daily News

“That’s the challenge any time you make a midseason trade. In the short term we’ll need to be a little more creative, and then when Devin gets back we look forward to giving him the keys.”

By DAVID PORTER Wednesday, February 20, 2008 Devin Harris says it could be two more weeks before he makes his debut with the New Jersey Nets. via WQXI-AM Atlanta

“We’ve done a good job the last couple of years of just bringing the number down. So we’re in a good position. We’ve got young talent, we’ve got a cap number that’s going down. But we want to turn it into wins, also.”

WASHINGTON - In the latest episode of “He Said What?” Isiah Thomas said getting under the salary cap is “not our goal” as Thursday’s trade deadline nears. via The Honolulu Advertiser

“Obviously, there’s going to be closure coming up”

Jason Kidd was a no-show at Nets practice Monday, but he was still officially a member of the team. via New York Times

“I was like, run pick and roll every time; I’ll get you the ball. I’m glad to see him back. He’s a big asset to our team.”

Nenad Krstic is 3-for-3 since returning to the lineup. The Nets have won all three games with him starting alongside Josh Boone, and he followed up an eight-point, eight-rebound effort against Dallas with last … via New York Post

“We’re in the seventh spot right now”

Nets president Rod Thorn said he’s not very optimistic the Jason Kidd deal to Dallas will happen and said he’s working “on other things.” Thorn said there was no movement yesterday as two road blocks are … via New York Post

“Atlantic Yards permanent campaign”

Since it’s likely that Jason Kidd won’t be here ” for the longevity ,” Norman Oder looks back on the legacy of the Nets star guard in the Atlantic Yards fight. via No Land Grab

“When a jumper’s knees go — now the knees are gone — it’s harder for him to have consecutive great nights, like he did two years agoA…he’s not playing at a superstar level, and he can’t do that anymore.”

Lawrence Frank had just finished his third pregame news conference, this one with Canadian reporters, and a certain name did not come up once. via National Post

“We’re a team also as coaches,'’ Evans said. “Jay is not the Lone Ranger doing this by himself.”

Triano to fill in for Raps coach Jay Triano is approaching today like any other day on the NBA calendar. via Slam Sports