Nets Apr 2006 Archive

• Stojakovic Sits Out Game 2 Loss With Sore Knee

  ESPN | Apr 26, 2006

  Peja Stojakovic missed Game 2 of Indiana's first-round playoff series against the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night because of pain and fluid on his right knee, the Associated Press is reporting.

• Frank Comes To Carter's Defense

  AP | Apr 25, 2006

  "Watch the tape again" was what Lawrence Frank told the media who are criticizing Vince Carter

• Nets' GM Likes What He Sees From Ilic

  Star-Ledger | Apr 24, 2006

  General manager Ed Stefanski is back from his European tour, where he had another look at Nets draftee Mile Ilic at the Adriatic Finals.

• Carter Bruises Wrist In Nets Game 1 Loss

  New York Daily News | Apr 24, 2006

  "It's all sore right now," said Carter. "But come game time I will be ready to play. I know if I feel sore now it is going to be really sore (today). Regardless, I'm going to play."

• Hamilton Listed As Day-To-Day

  KRT Wire | Apr 24, 2006

  Richard Hamilton, who scored 21 points, sprained his left ankle in the fourth quarter, and although he came back in the game once, Hamilton ended the night on the bench.

• Nets Will Likely Buy Out McInnis

  NY Daily News | Apr 23, 2006

  The Nets are desperate to get rid of guard Jeff McInnis.

• Carter Wants The Ball In The Clutch

  The Journal News | Apr 23, 2006

  Vince Carter wants the ball when it matters most.

• Court Rules Williams Can Be Retried For Reckless Manslaughter

  FoxNews | Apr 21, 2006

  Jayson Williams, former forward of the New Jersey Nets, can be retried on a reckless manslaughter charge stemming from the shooting death of a hired driver at the player's estate, an appeals court ruled Friday.

• McInnis Doesn't Think Additional Weight Is A Problem

  Star-Ledger | Apr 20, 2006

  A Nets official revealed Tuesday night that guard Jeff McInnis had ballooned "15 to 20 pounds" while he was rehabbing his knee and, while the nine-year pro didn't deny it, he didn't find it significant, either.

• Brown Hoping To Coach Finale

  NY Times | Apr 19, 2006

  Coach Larry Brown reported improvement in his health yesterday, but his status for the Knicks' season finale remained uncertain.

• Nets Sign Zimmerman And Thomas For Season

  Press Release | Apr 18, 2006

  The New Jersey Nets have signed guard Derrick Zimmerman and center John Thomas for the remainder of the season, Nets President Rod Thorn announced today.

• Ratner Willing To Pay Luxury Tax To Keep Nets Winning

  NY Daily News | Apr 17, 2006

  Nets' owner Bruce Ratner assured fans and players he will do what it takes to keep his team intact and competitive despite reportedly losing over $20 million last season.

• Carter Is Closing In On Record

  New York Post | Apr 16, 2006

  While the New Jersey Nets have the third seed in the East sewn up, high flyer Vince Carter is closing in on a Nets record.

• McInnis Points To Door

  New York Daily News | Apr 15, 2006

  According to the New York Daily News, even though the New Jersey Nets will be resting their starters over the last three regular season games, guard Jeff McInnis will not be activated.

• Nets To Look For 'Energy-Type' Players With Their Two First Rounders

  Bergen Record | Apr 12, 2006

  General manager Ed Stefanski expects to get "two energy-type guys" with the Nets' two first-round picks, if New Jersey keeps them.

• Jefferson Fined For Kicking Ball Into Stands

  CBC Sports | Apr 11, 2006

  New Jersey Nets swingman Richard Jefferson was fined $5,000 Tuesday by the NBA for kicking a basketball into the stands.

• Nets Win 13th Straight, Clinch Division Title

  Philadelphia Daily News | Apr 5, 2006

  The New Jersey Nets won their fourth division title in 5 years last night with a 96-94 win over the Hawks, the team's 13th straight victory.