Archive for June, 2009

Nets’ Rod Thorn expects good player at No. 11

New Jersey Nets president Rod Thorn has a hunch the NBA draft is going to provide a gift for his team for the second year in a row.

Wave of Rumors, No Substance to Carter Trade Talks

WOULD Nets owner Bruce Ratner love to reduce payroll? Other than a select few, what NBA owner doesn’t? League revenues are guaranteed to go down roughly 10 percent next season, meaning a consequent drop in the luxury tax number.

New Jersey Nets 2009 Draft Preview

Lawrence Frank has an explosive backcourt with Devin Harris and Vince Carter, and an emerging center in Brook Lopez.

Nets’ Vince Carter and Devin Harris On the Move

The World Famous Layup Drill Rumor Mill 6/19/09 Part 2 A Friday Night edition of the Rumor Mill during the offseason can only mean there is plenty to update… by D.Michael Lee 7 178 reads A Friday Night edition of the Rumor Mill during the offseason can only mean there is plenty to update.

LeBron James and Vince Carter Teaming Up Together?

It seems to be just another crazy rumor, actually it could work out for both the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New Jersey Nets.

Terrence Williams trying to overcome reputation as bad shooter with…

Terrence Williams believes his workout with the Nets helped because it showed he can shoot the ball.

What summer vacation?

Blackhawk Christian’s Russell Byrd, who has committed to Michigan State, collides with Wayne’s Bo Ray, left, last season.

NBA Star Vince Carter To Serve As Honorary Pace Car Driver For 51st…

NBA basketball star and nearby Mainland High School graduate Vince Carter will serve as the Honorary Pace Car driver for the 51st annual Coke Zero 400 Powered Coca-Cola NASCAR Sprint Cup Series on Saturday, July 4, President Robin Braig announced.

Berger: Kobe proves his greatness isn’t Diesel powered

He emerged from the room where they take the championship photos, the moment that proved to Kobe Bryant that this wasn’t a dream.

Vince Carter will be honorary pace car driver at Daytona’s Coke Zero 400

Carter is a local, graduated from Daytona Beach Mainland high school many years ago.

What should $20 million buy? What if the Nets move Vince Carter?

Forest City Ratner reportedly wants to pay just $20 million to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the portion of the Vanderbilt Yard it needs to build the Atlantic Yards arena.

ESPN Interviews Devin Harris About Nothing Regarding Devin Harris

At about 2:30 this afternoon, I noticed along the bottom of the screen on ESPNews that Nets guard Devin Harris would be on for an interview at 3:20… by Jersey 25 reads Sports At about 2:30 this afternoon, I noticed along the bottom of the screen on ESPNews that Nets guard Devin Harris would be on for an interview at 3:20. Like any good Nets fan …

Poker event, Vince Carter deal synagogue helping hand

“The Rabbi is at the cage.” Yes, it’s a strange thing to hear. Even stranger because Rabbi Dave Kane was indeed at the cage — a betting cage inside the Daytona Beach Kennel Club and Poker Room, and this man of God was there to oversee of all things — a poker tournament with more than 276 players.

Continue reading “NJ Nets: Workouts, workouts everywhere”

Former Syracuse guard Jonny Flynn could be a target for the Nets in the NBA Draft later this month.

Carlos Boozer: Bring Him in

A few weeks back while watching the Lakers vs. Jazz in the playoffs, the announcer said that Carlos Boozer’s days in Utah might be numbered because they’re high on Paul Milsap.