Brooklyn Nets star Deron Williams has narrowed his list of suitors down to just two teams: his hometown Dallas Mavericks or staying put with the Nets. Multiple outlets are reporting it, citing sources.
Follow paulmbanksBrooklyn Nets #1 off-season priority; re-sign Deron Williams
May 14, 2012 By 2 Comments
The New Jersey Nets… err… Brooklyn Nets will have a new home next season, moving across the Hudson River to their new home at the Barclays Center. As the franchise enters a new era, they have plenty of question marks regarding their roster. Priority number one this off-season for the Nets will be re-signing their star point guard, Deron Williams.
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Top Ten NBA unrestricted free agents
April 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Now that the NBA regular season is over, fourteen teams are already looking ahead to next season. The 2012 NBA free agency class features more talent than the 2011 class but still nowhere near 2010 when guys like LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Amare Stoudemire, Joe Johnson, Carlos Boozer, and David Lee were all on the market. Here are the top ten NBA unrestricted free agents available this summer. Click here for The Sports Bank’s 2012 NBA Mock Draft.
Follow paulmbanksNBA Trade Deadline Losers
March 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The NBA trade deadline was somewhat overshadowed by the opening day of March Madness. Still, there were a plethora of moves made in the final hours as teams tried to make a last ditch effort to bolster their roster or build for the future. Here are the trade deadline losers.
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What kind of contract will free agent-to-be Jeremy Lin receive in off-season?
March 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Even though the Knicks lost to the Nets last night and he was abused on the defensive end by Deron Williams, “Linsanity” is still sweeping the sports world. Jeremy Lin‘s rise from the NBA D-League to sparking a turnaround of the New York Knicks has certainly been beyond impressive.
Here is something to think about though; Lin is a restricted free agent after this season. While his epic run only covers a ten-game span, you can bet that the Harvard alum will be cashing in on his new-found fame and success.
Follow paulmbanksNew Jersey Nets Trying to Avoid Repeat of Last Off-Season
May 13, 2011 By 1 Comment
Like we are currently seeing in the NFL, the 2011 NBA off-season is up in the air with a lockout looming. Free agency could be delayed and completely restructured depending on the new agreement reached by the owners and players. Still, The Sports Bank will break down all thirty NBA teams over the next six weeks to see what areas they need to address in the off-season.
The New Jersey Nets were hoping to be major players last season, but failed to make a splash in landing a big name free agent. The team was able to trade for Deron Williams during the season but still have some serious work to do this off-season.
By: David Kay
Follow paulmbanks2011 NBA Free Agent Point Guard Rankings
May 3, 2011 By 2 Comments
Not many NBA teams will be in search of acquiring a point guard via free agency this summer which is a good thing since the crop of 2011 NBA free agent point guards is weaker than “The Situation’s” game. That will all change in summer of 2012 when Chris Paul, Deron Williams, Steve Nash, Jason Kidd, Chauncey Billups, and Raymond Felton are all scheduled to hit the open market. Until then, here are the top free agent point guards for this off-season.
By: David Kay
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