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LeBron and Carmelo Force the Nets to Overpay For Deron Williams

LeBron and Carmelo Force the Nets to Overpay For Deron Williams

In a shocker, the Nets traded for Deron Williams. Because they've struck out as far as acuiring star players, were the Nets forced to overpay for Williams? [...]

February 25, 2011 Anou Enright Blogs, Kevin Burke 5

Nuggets’ Anthony Isn’t Aware of a Deal with NJ or a Meeting with the Owner

Nuggets’ Anthony Isn’t Aware of a Deal with NJ or a Meeting with the Owner

February 18, 2011 – THD Rumor Patrol There has been a lot of rumors circulating today that the Denver Nuggets and New Jersey Nets have agreed in principle on a trade for Carmelo Anthony before the trade deadline. Reports have said that they are only waiting on ‘Melo to agree to sign an extension with [...]

February 18, 2011 admin Rumors 0

Nets Owner Prokhorov Calls Off ‘Melo Deal Saying Taking Too Long

Nets Owner Prokhorov Calls Off ‘Melo Deal Saying Taking Too Long

January 20, 2011 – THD Rumor Patrol The blockbuster trade that would bring Carmelo Anthony to the New Jersey Nets is officially dead. But probably not how you would have guessed…. Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov told the team to end trade talks with the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, saying he was unhappy with how it [...]

January 20, 2011 admin Rumors 2

‘Melo Sets Record Straight on Nets Trade Speculation

‘Melo Sets Record Straight on Nets Trade Speculation

January 17, 2011 – THD Rumor Patrol Carmelo Anthony is still insisting he’s not leaving Denver, at least this week for sure, and he’s also saying that reports of the Nuggets giving the Nets permission to speak to him are false. There are so many conflicting reports lately from ‘sources’ it’s hard to know what [...]

January 17, 2011 admin Rumors 0

Denver and New Jersey Renew Trade Talks for ‘Melo

Denver and New Jersey Renew Trade Talks for ‘Melo

December 21, 2010 – THD Rumor Patrol Carmelo Anthony is the most lethal scoring machine in the NBA. Considering that fact plus his relatively young age for an NBA star makes him the prime target of a number of teams once they heard ‘Melo wanted out of Denver this season. Carmelo has made it clear [...]

December 21, 2010 admin Rumors 0

When They Finally Move, Will the Nets Become the ‘Brooklyn Ballers’?

When They Finally Move, Will the Nets Become the ‘Brooklyn Ballers’?

November 11, 2010 – Kevin Burke Last year, just about everything that could have possibly gone wrong for the Nets, did. It was Murphy’s Law at it’s finest. They stumbled across the finish line with a league worst 12 – 70 record while underachieving the entire way. Their poor play led to the firing of head [...]

November 11, 2010 Anou Enright Blogs, Kevin Burke 10

6 Thoughts on the First Week of the NBA Season

6 Thoughts on the First Week of the NBA Season

November 2, 2010 – Joshua Sexton With the first week of the 2010-2011 NBA season nearly in the history books, let’s look at some of the early season revelations (some of which have come as a surprise) from the first week of the season. 1. Roy No Longer Seems Coy Through the first three games [...]

November 2, 2010 admin Blogs 1

Will the Nets Improve On Their 12-70 Record From a Year Ago?

Will the Nets Improve On Their 12-70 Record From a Year Ago?

October 12, 2010 – Kevin Burke Last season, the New Jersey Nets proved to be a very special team. Personally, they surprised me because I can’t remember the last time I saw a team underachieve this much. For much of the year, we thought that the Nets would give the 1972 – 73 Philadelphia 76ers [...]

October 12, 2010 Anou Enright Blogs, Kevin Burke 2

Nets Want Answer from Nuggets in 24 Hours on Carmelo Anthony

Nets Want Answer from Nuggets in 24 Hours on Carmelo Anthony

September 28, 2010 – THD Rumor Patrol How uncomfortable must it be for Devin Harris and Derrick Favors to be starting practices with the NJ Nets knowing that the team is hoping to trade you for a shot at Carmelo Anthony…. Billy King has reached the point we all were waiting for him to with [...]

September 28, 2010 admin Rumors 0

Carmelo Anthony to New Jersey Nets Trade Still in Holding Pattern

Carmelo Anthony to New Jersey Nets Trade Still in Holding Pattern

September 26, 2010 – THD Rumor Patrol Wow, it looks like the new russian owner of the New Jersey Nets, Mikhail Prokhorov, is trying to make a big splash in his debut season as owner. If the Nets land Carmelo Anthony at the end of all this speculation you may see New Jersey have the [...]

September 26, 2010 admin Rumors 0