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. … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Nets #1 off-season priority; re-sign Deron Williams
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Applying the Allan Houston Rule to NBA Atlantic Division Teams in 2011
One of the topics expected to be discussed during the pending NBA Lockout is the possible revival of The Allan Houston Rule. When a new CBA was agreed upon in 2005, it allowed NBA teams a one time opportunity to waive a player and not have his contract count against the luxury tax teams have to pay if their team salary exceeds a pre-determined amount set by the league. The … [Read more...] about Applying the Allan Houston Rule to NBA Atlantic Division Teams in 2011
New Jersey Nets Trying to Avoid Repeat of Last Off-Season
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 … [Read more...] about New Jersey Nets Trying to Avoid Repeat of Last Off-Season
New Jersey Nets need a LOT this offseason
My Day with Devin Harris (Part 2)
by: David Kay In his first full season with the New Jersey Nets, Devin Harris made “the leap” from a solid NBA point guard to an All-Star, finishing 14th in the league averaging 21.3 points per game. He proved to be a building block for a franchise that is in a re-building mode. Last off-season, the Nets dealt long-time small forward Richard Jefferson to gain more cap … [Read more...] about My Day with Devin Harris (Part 2)