Archive for February, 2009

Carter can keep Nets in the hunt

The Nets didn’t make a move by last Thursday’s trade deadline, which means it should be a busy summer around here.

Nets Upbeat, Except for Vince

The Nets basked in the afterglow of Devin Harris’ game-winning, halfcourt shot that gave them one of the most improbable triumphs in their history.

Sixers try to shake off buzzer-beater loss

One day later, the miraculous buzzer-beating shot by New Jersey’s Devin Harris is still good and the 76ers are left to find a way to get past it with the rest of their season hanging in the balance.

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Keyon Dooling puts up a shot over Kirk Hinrich in the Nets’ 111-99 victory over the Bulls.

After Trade Talk, Carter Remains a Piece in the Nets’ Puzzle

Despite being at the center of the trade world, Vince Carter went house hunting.

Harris’s shot saves Nets

Devin Harris hit an unbelievable lunging half-court shot at the buzzer and the New Jersey Nets snapped a season-high five-game losing streak with a 98-96 victory over the slumping Philadelphia 76ers last night …

Foes put brakes on Sixers’ attack

The problem for the 76ers is that opponents are figuring out how to stop them from fastbreaking.

Nets host Sixers at Izod Center

The New Jersey Nets will try to stop their five-game losing streak tonight against a team they have enjoyed recent success against, as the Atlantic Division-rival Philadelphia 76ers pay a visit to the IZOD …

New Jersey Nets president Rod Thorn never wants to ‘give good players away’ — so Vince Carter stays

Rod Thorn, above, would not have been able to get young talent in return for Vince Carter.

Nets let Wiz romp in Swamp

Nets once again have no answer for Antawn Jamison, who posts 28 points and 12 boards.

The Rockets and Nets are exploring a possible trade involving Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter

Sources tell ESPN.com that the Nets are talking to both the Rockets and Blazers about a deal for Vince Carter.

At trade deadline, Nets keep Carter–but what about this summer?

So, the Nets didn’t move Vince Carter , and Dave D’Alessandro, in the Star-Ledger, doesn’t doubt GM Rod Thorn’s claim there was no interference from principal owner Bruce Ratner.

Video: Nets’ Vince Carter talks about trade deadline, team’s future

Vince Carter said all along he didn’t want to be traded away from the Nets and he wasn’t. At Friday’s shootaround, VC discussed his feelings about not being traded, about the Nets’ chances of securing a playoff …

Nets’ Carter staying put

Vince Carter will remain a Net for at least the rest of this season. Carter was the topic of many trade discussions, but in the end the Nets didn’t find a deal today they felt comfortable doing.

Mavs Start 2nd Half Of Season Against Nets

Feb 18, 2009 12:41 pm US/Central Get The Play-By-Play Results! DALLAS Although the first half of their season ended with a loss, the Dallas Mavericks have a good chance to start the second on a positive note.