“We all need to work harder, I need to work harder. … But I think (the last two games) our guys are working harder, they’re playing harder and I think they’re enjoying it.”
Jason Kidd wants to be traded, but hasn’t gotten his wish yet. With nine days to go until the trade deadline, it is becoming less likely that Nets president Rod Thorn will grant Jason Kidd his wish to be traded … via NY Daily News
Of all the positives Jason Kidd can bring to a game, beyond points and passes and rebounds is the undeniable ability to make everyone around him better. via New York Post
The Dallas Mavericks open a short two-game road trip when they visit the disappointing New Jersey Nets today at the Izod Center. via SanLuisObispo.com
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Seller beware as trade deadline nears
As the Feb. 21 trade deadline approaches, New Jersey Nets point guard Jason Kidd, who has asked for a trade, seems to be the star most likely to be dealt. Nets President Rod Thorn is not only aware of how hard it is to get equal value when trading an elite NBA player, but he has seen how these types of deals can cost a general manager his job.In December 2004, Thorn helped orchestrate the trade that brought Vince Carter from Toronto to the Nets for Alonzo Mourning, Aaron Williams, Eric Williams and two 2005 first-round picks. Mourning never played for the Raptors and in January 2006, Toronto general manager Rob Babcock was fired. Read more
“Carter seems to be just playing right now; not playing with that fire that Jason seems to imbue in his game.”
The Nets know Phil Jackson is never short on opinions, but none of them agreed with his criticism Tuesday that Vince Carter isn’t playing with fire. via Newark Star-Ledger
“We have to expect more out of ourselves in terms of playing all the way through the game, ahead or behind”
The Orlando Magic still can’t find a way to get started at home. At least they were able to finish it Wednesday night. via Courier News Online
“I remember a countless number of nights when he couldn’t tie his shoes he was so sore, but still got up to play”
Tonight was important for sake of symbolism and nostalgia and all those other things that aren’t rooted in the here and now, which is just as well, because the Nets don’t seem especially interested in matters … via NJ.com
The Los Angeles Lakers play the fourth of a season-long nine-game road trip, as they battle the New Jersey Nets tonight at the Izod Center. via CW Arkansas
“Seven years is a long time and he was a big part of the success that we had”
Jason Collins might have to start packing his bags soon. The Nets are expected to finalize a deal Monday that could be the first of many before the Feb. via New York Daily News
Marvin Williams scored 24 points, Josh Smith and Josh Childress each had 23, and the Atlanta Hawks ended a three-game losing streak with a 104-92 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Saturday night. via The Post-Standard
“It was a fairly stable market with a lot of liquidity”
Choose the most pressing problem for the Nets : a) Their 18-26 record puts them only three and a half games ahead of the Knicks . via New York Times
The hapless Miami Heat will open a two-game homestand tonight versus the New Jersey Nets at AmericanAirlines Arena. via Fort Worth Star-Telegram
