New Jersey Nets Wiretap

Shaq Rips Net, Causes Delay

Shaquille O'Neal ripped down a net during the game between Phoenix and New Jersey after being fouled on a shot attempt, causing a nine minute delay during the second quarter on Saturday night, the Associated Press is reporting.

O'Neal grabbed the bottom of the net and pulled most of it off its hooks after being fouled by DeSagana Diop with 9:11 left before halftime.

Via ESPN


Jefferson: Kidd Held Us Back

According to Nets forward Richard Jefferson, the distraction created by Jason Kidd wanting out of New Jersey has put the team into a hole as they try to make the playoffs, the New York Daily News is reporting.

"I'm not going to lie," Jefferson said Thursday, "we were dead men walking with the Jason Kidd situation."

Via New York Daily News


Report: Thorn Says Frank Is Safe In New Jersey

Rod Thorn doesn't plan on firing Nets' Head Coach Lawrence Frank at the end of the season even if the team misses the playoffs, according to ESPN.com.

"I don't have any thoughts or ideas of replacing him at all," Thorn told the Star-Ledger of Newark, N.J. "He's done a good job for us, and I'm sure he'll continue to do so in the future."

The Nets currently trail the Hawks by a half-game for the final playoff spot in the East.

Via ESPN


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