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Carter Opts Out Of His Contract

Jun 30, 2007 1:18 PM EST

New Jersey Nets guard/forward Vince Carter has exercised the option to forgo the final year of his contract, Nets President Rod Thorn announced today.

“We fully expected Vince to exercise his option,” said Thorn. “We have stated publicly that we would like to bring him back, and will now work towards that goal.”

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Nets Still Eyeing Jermaine

Jun 29, 2007 11:39 AM EST

The Nets are trying to make themselves an Eastern power by adding an All-Star big man to their roster.

They have had discussions with the Indiana Pacers about Jermaine O'Neal, offering Richard Jefferson and Nenad Krstic as the two biggest pieces, multiple league sources said. Other players may have to be involved to make it work for salary cap purposes.

Indiana wanted Marcus Williams, too, but the Nets are reluctant to part with the talented point guard. That could change, of course.

New Jersey would rather give up Jason Collins than Krstic, but Indiana wants a scoring big man back. The Lakers also are trying to get O'Neal, but likely won't be able to if they don't part with Andrew Bynum.

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Nets Pursue Jermaine O'Neal, Knicks Chase Zach Randolph

Jun 28, 2007 6:14 PM EST

As reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo, multiple league sources are saying that the Nets have made an offer of Richard Jefferson, Nenad Krstic and Jason Collins to the Pacers for Jermaine O'Neal. There are no picks involved so the deal can wait until July.

The Trail Blazers and Knicks are having "serious discussions" about a trade that would send Zach Randolph and Martell Webster to the Knicks for Steve Francis and Channing Frye. The parties have exchanged variations on the deal but all combinations would result in Randolph heading to New York. It is unclear whether there are picks involved so this too may be a deal that can be consummated after the draft.

The Washington Wizards are taking a serious look at Italian guard Marco Belinelli as their choice for the 16th pick.

Sean Williams, the controversial big man who was dismissed from his Boston College club, may be the Nets' selection at number 17.

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Nets Jun 2007 Archive

  • Nets Not Looking To Break Up Trio?

    New York Times | Jun 27, 2007

    Rod Thorn says it is not likely that he will trade any of the Nets' successful trio of Jason Kidd, Vince Carter and Richard Jefferson.

  • Nenad And Nets Have Big Plans

    NY Daily News | Jun 27, 2007

    Nenad Krstic knows what the Nets missed during their playoff series loss to the Cavaliers last month: someone who could battle under the basket and give them some kind of interior presence - namely, Krstic himself.

  • Deal Between Carter, Nets To Be Reached By Saturday?

    New York Daily News | Jun 26, 2007

    Saturday is the last day Vince Carter can opt out of the final year of his current deal.

  • 'No Conversations' Between Blazers And Nets On Randolph

    New York Post | Jun 25, 2007

    Rod Thorn reiterated that the Nets have had “no conversations” with the Blazers regarding power forward Zach Randolph, who has a low post offense the Nets could sorely use (but he plays little defense).

  • New Jersey To Make A Run For Randolph?

    New York Daily News | Jun 24, 2007

    Once the Nets get Vince Carter's signature on a four-year, $60 million contract, insiders say they'll investigate making a move for Portland's Zach Randolph.

  • Carter Close To Working Out Deal With New Jersey

    Bergen Record | Jun 24, 2007

    Vince Carter is expected to opt out of his deal, but is likely to remain a Net.

  • Nets Look At Sean Williams

    Star-Ledger | Jun 24, 2007

    The Nets did have a scout attend Sean Williams' workout in Houston earlier this month, and came away very impressed.

  • Nets Not Interested In Restarting Kidd For Bynum Talks

    New York Post | Jun 21, 2007

    Nets GM Ed Stefanski has no plans of reigniting trade talks with the Lakers regarding Jason Kidd in an Andrew Bynum package.

  • Carter Staying Put?

    The Star-Ledger | Jun 20, 2007

    Virtually every day since the conclusion of the season, Vince Carter has been at the Nets' practice facility, conducting himself like an employee who figures to stick around for a very long time.

  • Brian Hill On His Way To Jersey?

    Orlando Sentinel | Jun 20, 2007

    Former Orlando Magic coach Brian Hill, who was fired last month with another year and $3 million left on his contract, is leaning toward a quick return to the NBA this season as an assistant with the New Jersey Nets.

  • Jordan Gets NY And NJ Workouts

    New York Post | Jun 15, 2007

    The Nets and Knicks worked out Michael Jordan's kid yesterday.

  • Nets Upbeat Regarding Carter

    New York Post | Jun 12, 2007

    The Nets' draft search for size continues almost daily.

  • Nachbar To Skip EuroBasket With Focus On Contract

    AP | Jun 6, 2007

    Slovenia forward Bostjan Nachbar has decided not to play at EuroBasket 2007 and will instead focus on playing well in the last year of his contract with the New Jersey Nets.

  • Knicks And Nets Call Sharing A Success

    New York Times | Jun 6, 2007

    The Knicks and Nets evaluated four potential draft picks on Tuesday at the Knicks’ training facility.