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May
8
2006

Playoff Pants Party: Heat Vs. Nets

Deadspin : NBA

The Nets and Heat tip off tonight in Miami, and it’s fun to play the game of “Who’s it less painful to root for: Pat Riley or Vince Carter?” Tough call, really; we tend to veer toward cutting Vince Carter some slack, if just because the guy clearly knows... Link


Read More: Gary Payton , Jason Kidd , Miami Heat , New Jersey Nets , Vince Carter


Posted at 10:43 AM

Apr
10
2006

Wilcox Named WC Player of the Week

By Brian Robinson, sonicscentral.com - We Bleed Green and Gold

window.document.getElementById('post-563').parentNode.className += ' adhesive_post'; CHRIS WILCOX NAMED WESTERN CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK SEATTLE – The NBA announced today that Sonics forward Chris Wilcox has been named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, April 3 through Sunday, April 9. Wilcox averaged 23.0 points and 15.3... Link


Read More: Chris Wilcox , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dallas Mavericks , Dirk Nowitzki , Dwight Howard , Jamal Crawford , Jason Kidd , LeBron James , Los Angeles Clippers , Mike Bibby , New Jersey Nets , New York Knicks , Orlando Magic , Portland Trailblazers , Ray Allen , Sacramento Kings , Seattle Sonics


Posted at 02:44 PM

Luke and Earl

Supersonicsoul - The Sonics Blog!

There was considerable talk around the time of the Earl Watson trade that this move was going to spur Luke Ridnour to greater heights; that the reason he wasn’t playing to the level people expected this season was because he lacked adequate motivation, unlike the past two seasons when... Link


Read More: Antonio Daniels , Earl Watson , Jason Kidd , Los Angeles Lakers , New Jersey Nets


Posted at 02:44 PM

Apr
7
2006

Nets' Frank Cares About History

NBA.com: News and Scores

Dave D'Alessandro of the NEWARK STAR-LEDGER writes, "If anyone objected to Jason Kidd joining the garbage time brigade so that he could grab a single rebound and record his 74th triple-double, the guys who know him offer some advice: 'He was going for NBA history,' said Richard Jefferson, whose... Link


Read More: Jason Kidd , New Jersey Nets , Richard Jefferson


Posted at 05:55 PM

Mar
8
2006

Nothing fits forever

The Masters of the Klondike on freedarko.com

It would seem that last night’s infernal burst of Gilbertology might truly need no comment from ours truly. As in, we live in heaven, he lives alone, our souls are intertwined and the moment need not be soiled by explanation. The more and more I gazed upon that fascinating... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Amare Stoudemire , Andrei Kirilenko , Antawn Jamison , Carmelo Anthony , Chauncey Billups , Chris Bosh , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dirk Nowitzki , Dwyane Wade , Gerald Wallace , Houston Rockets , Indiana Pacers , Jason Kidd , Kevin Garnett , Kobe Bryant , LeBron James , Mike Bibby , Minnesota T-Wolves , Orlando Magic , Pau Gasol , Philadelphia 76ers , Rasheed Wallace , Ron Artest , Sacramento Kings , San Antonio Spurs , Tim Duncan , Toronto Raptors , Utah Jazz , Washington Wizards


Posted at 09:49 PM

Mar
7
2006

Justice and Injustice: The Ides of March in the NBA

Los Angeles Lakers

I almost died laughing when I saw the headline of Tim Thomas getting waived.  But, when I saw Bo Outlaw and Jim Jackson receive the same treatment the laugh got caught up in a semi-WHAT!  Granted Bo isn't the prototype anything but (as a personal friend) I admire his... Link


Read More: Dallas Mavericks , Dirk Nowitzki , Jason Kidd , Jim Jackson , New Jersey Nets , Sacramento Kings , Tim Thomas


Posted at 08:30 AM

Feb
22
2006

Don't Look for Nets to Swing Deal

NBA.com: News and Scores

Fred Kerber of THE NEW YORK POST writes, "Don't expect help for the Nets by tomorrow's trade deadline. But don't think that's a bad thing; at least, that's what Jason Kidd says."... Link


Read More: Jason Kidd , New Jersey Nets , New York Knicks


Posted at 03:47 PM

Feb
9
2006

When they dance, don't call me

The Masters of the Klondike on freedarko.com

There have been a small handful of FreeDarko posts that could truly have been called "short." Before today, that scurrying list included the day Finley signed with the Spurs (why did I ever give a fuck about that?) and the news of Amare's injury (still I grieve). For all... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Amare Stoudemire , Baron Davis , Carmelo Anthony , Detroit Pistons , Dwyane Wade , Jason Kidd , Kenyon Martin , Kobe Bryant , Philadelphia 76ers , San Antonio Spurs , Washington Wizards


Posted at 12:40 PM

Dec
19
2005

As the Point Guard Turns

Fantasy Basketblog

Three Situations to Pay Attention To (Because Five Just Makes This Column Too Damn Long) Denver Earl Watson was one of my favorite guys to write about when doing this column last year. The Memphis rotation prevented him from having consistent fantasy value, but whenever Jason Williams was out,... Link


Read More: Andre Miller , Antonio Daniels , Chauncey Billups , Chris Duhon , Chucky Atkins , Corey Maggette , Damon Stoudamire , Denver Nuggets , Detroit Pistons , Earl Boykins , Earl Watson , Gary Payton , Gilbert Arenas , Houston Rockets , Jamaal Tinsley , Jameer Nelson , Jarvis Hayes , Jason Kidd , Juan Dixon , Kenyon Martin , Los Angeles Clippers , Marcus Camby , Memphis Grizzlies , Mike Bibby , Minnesota T-Wolves , Nate Robinson , Nene , New Jersey Nets , New Orleans Hornets , New York Knicks , Orlando Magic , Portland Trailblazers , Sacramento Kings , Sam Cassell , Seattle Sonics , Sebastian Telfair , Shaun Livingston , Stephon Marbury , Steve Francis , T.J. Ford , Washington Wizards


Posted at 07:57 AM

Dec
11
2005

Come Back Strong, People of Toil and Bloodshed!!!

The Masters of the Klondike on freedarko.com

First off, there have lately been some cacklings on and off shore about the way FreeDarko’s decided to handle its business as of late. Let me draw out the obvious: we’re an irreverent, hip-hop-reared blog that constantly hollers “FreeDarko is a movement,” has made style itself into our odalisk,... Link


Read More: Carmelo Anthony , Cleveland Cavaliers , Darko Milicic , Dirk Nowitzki , Dwyane Wade , Indiana Pacers , Jason Kidd , LeBron James , Washington Wizards


Posted at 11:05 PM

Nov
29
2005

Standings Management: How Much is Enough?

Fantasy Basketblog

With most teams having played somewhere between 12 and 14 games so far, we’re still only about 15-18% of the way through the season. What that means for your fantasy team is that it’s still early. Really early. Early enough that with all the trades (both in real life... Link


Read More: Alonzo Mourning , Andre Miller , Ben Wallace , Chauncey Billups , Jason Kidd , New Jersey Nets , Phoenix Suns , Samuel Dalembert , Steve Nash , Zach Randolph


Posted at 09:22 AM

Nov
23
2005

GAME 12/82: vs. New Jersey, Open Game Thread

Sactown Royalty

The Nets franchise is fascinating. I wholeheartedly support its move to Brooklyn - little could do more for the NBA than sticking a team in Brooklyn. One thing that could? It involves a parade and J Street. Count me among those who pray to the basketball gods that Carter,... Link


Read More: Bonzi Wells , Brad Miller , Golden State Warriors , Jason Collins , Jason Kidd , Marc Jackson , Miami Heat , Mike Bibby , Nenad Krstic , Nene , New Jersey Nets , Robert Horry , Sacramento Kings , San Antonio Spurs , Shareef Abdur-Rahim , Vince Carter


Posted at 05:21 PM

Nov
15
2005

New! Updated! Top 20!

Fantasy Basketblog

Every couple of weeks here at FBB, we update our rankings of the elitest of the elite. Basically, we’re treating this like a new mock draft. If your draft was held today, how would it look? This is our best guess. 1. Kevin Garnett, SF, MinSure the free throws... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Amare Stoudemire , Andrei Kirilenko , Antawn Jamison , Chauncey Billups , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dallas Mavericks , Dirk Nowitzki , Dwyane Wade , Eddie Jones , Elton Brand , Gilbert Arenas , Houston Rockets , Jason Kidd , Kevin Garnett , Kobe Bryant , Lamar Odom , LeBron James , Marcus Camby , Miami Heat , Michael Redd , Minnesota T-Wolves , New Jersey Nets , Paul Pierce , Peja Stojakovic , Philadelphia 76ers , Phoenix Suns , Ray Allen , Richard Jefferson , Sacramento Kings , San Antonio Spurs , Shaquille O'Neal , Shawn Marion , Steve Nash , Tim Duncan , Tracy McGrady , Utah Jazz , Vince Carter , Washington Wizards , Yao Ming


Posted at 09:38 AM

Nov
11
2005

Rookie Profile: Deron Williams

NBA.com: News and Scores

Is he the next Jason Kidd? Time will tell. For now, Deron Williams is just trying to adjust to the rigors of the pro game and make an impact when he's on the floor.... Link


Read More: Deron Williams , Jason Kidd , New Jersey Nets


Posted at 10:53 AM

Oct
26
2005

Kidd hurts quad in Nets' win

NBA Basketball - Topix.net

Jason Kidd bruised his left quad and spent the final two quarters of the Nets' 118-116 overtime win over the Celtics last night in the locker room to undergo treatment.... Link


Read More: Boston Celtics , Jason Kidd , New Jersey Nets


Posted at 09:46 AM

Oct
24
2005

Reading Preseason Box Scores

Fantasy Basketblog

So here at FBB HQ, we were discussing what to talk about this week, now that we’ve finished off ranking just about everything there is to be ranked. Here’s a quote from DM: “We could do some preseason stuff (as in DO NOT PAY ATTENTION TO PRESEASON STATS).” To... Link


Read More: Antonio Daniels , Atlanta Hawks , Brevin Knight , Chris Paul , Chucky Atkins , Denver Nuggets , Gilbert Arenas , Jason Kidd , New Jersey Nets , New York Knicks , Quentin Richardson , Shaun Livingston , Toronto Raptors , Washington Wizards


Posted at 10:23 AM

Oct
18
2005

New Jersey Nets Fantasy Preview

NBA.com: News and Scores

After getting out to a sluggish (to say the least) 11-17 start, the Nets called in ... Vince Carter? Yes, the same enigmatic Vince Carter who allegedly dogged it for the Raptors provided the Nets with a reinvigorated spirit, clicking with Nets star point guard Jason Kidd immediately.... Link


Read More: Jason Kidd , New Jersey Nets , Toronto Raptors , Vince Carter


Posted at 09:59 AM

Oct
11
2005

Kidd: I'm Nets leader

Ben Maller's NBA Rumors & Notes

Jason Kidd's fifth season with the Nets unofficially starts Tuesday night at Continental Arena with the Nets' first preseason game, against the Indiana Pacers. And although this Nets team is possibly the deepest he has played for, Kidd, entering his...... Link


Read More: Indiana Pacers , Jason Kidd , New Jersey Nets


Posted at 10:16 AM

Sep
29
2005

Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft – Round Five

Fantasy Basketblog

(For rounds one, two and three, just scroll down) Players already on the team are in parentheses. Team A: Jamaal Magloire (J. Terry, R. Allen, P. Stojakovic, K. Garnett)Team B: Rasheed Wallace (E. Okafor, R. Artest, S. O’Neal, L. James)Team C: Corey Maggette (A. Iguodala, B. Davis, Y. Ming,... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Andre Iguodala , Andrei Kirilenko , Bobby Simmons , Carlos Boozer , Chauncey Billups , Chris Bosh , Cleveland Cavaliers , Corey Maggette , Dallas Mavericks , Dirk Nowitzki , Draft , Dwyane Wade , Emeka Okafor , Houston Rockets , Indiana Pacers , Jamaal Magloire , Jason Kidd , Kenyon Martin , Kevin Garnett , LeBron James , Manu Ginobili , Mike Bibby , Minnesota T-Wolves , Orlando Magic , Pau Gasol , Philadelphia 76ers , Rafer Alston , Rasheed Wallace , Richard Hamilton , Ron Artest , Sacramento Kings , Samuel Dalembert , San Antonio Spurs , Stephon Marbury , Tim Duncan , Toronto Raptors , Tyson Chandler , Utah Jazz , Washington Wizards , Zydrunas Ilgauskas


Posted at 09:01 AM

Sep
28
2005
Sep
27
2005

Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft – Round Three

Fantasy Basketblog

(For rounds one and two, check the previous post) Players already on the team are in parentheses. Team A: Ray Allen (Kevin Garnett, Peja Stojakovic)Team B: Ron Artest (Lebron James, Shaquille O’Neal)Team C: Baron Davis (Dirk Nowitzki, Yao Ming)Team D: Chris Bosh (Shawn Marion, Stephon Marbury)Team E: Ben Wallace... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Amare Stoudemire , Andrei Kirilenko , Baron Davis , Ben Wallace , Brad Miller , Chauncey Billups , Chris Bosh , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dallas Mavericks , Dirk Nowitzki , Draft , Dwight Howard , Dwyane Wade , Elton Brand , Gilbert Arenas , Houston Rockets , Indiana Pacers , Jason Kidd , Joe Johnson , Kevin Garnett , Kobe Bryant , Lamar Odom , LeBron James , Manu Ginobili , Mike Bibby , Minnesota T-Wolves , New Jersey Nets , Orlando Magic , Pau Gasol , Paul Pierce , Peja Stojakovic , Philadelphia 76ers , Phoenix Suns , Ray Allen , Ron Artest , Sacramento Kings , San Antonio Spurs , Shawn Marion , Stephon Marbury , Steve Francis , Steve Nash , Theo Ratliff , Tim Duncan , Toronto Raptors , Tracy McGrady , Utah Jazz , Vince Carter , Washington Wizards , Yao Ming


Posted at 09:06 AM

Sep
26
2005

2005 Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft

Fantasy Basketblog

Is it ever really too early to do a mock draft? Absolutely not. Especially with training camp starting next week, and the season only about a month away. So what we’re going to do is spend this week going through a mini-mock draft. Today we’ll do rounds one and... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Amare Stoudemire , Andrei Kirilenko , Brad Miller , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dallas Mavericks , Dirk Nowitzki , Draft , Dwyane Wade , Elton Brand , Gilbert Arenas , Houston Rockets , Jason Kidd , Kevin Garnett , Kobe Bryant , LeBron James , Mike Bibby , Minnesota T-Wolves , New Jersey Nets , Paul Pierce , Peja Stojakovic , Philadelphia 76ers , Phoenix Suns , Sacramento Kings , San Antonio Spurs , Shaquille O'Neal , Shawn Marion , Stephon Marbury , Steve Nash , Tim Duncan , Tracy McGrady , Utah Jazz , Vince Carter , Washington Wizards , Yao Ming


Posted at 10:16 AM

Aug
12
2005

Three Seek Help at Four and Five

NBA Basketball - Topix.net

After a first-round exit at the hands of the Miami Heat in April, the Nets began brainstorming how they can build around Jason Kidd , Vince Carter and Richard Jefferson to get back to where they were in 2002 ...... Link


Read More: Jason Kidd , Miami Heat , New Jersey Nets , Richard Jefferson , Vince Carter


Posted at 12:14 PM

Aug
11
2005

McInnis signs two-year deal with Nets

FOXSports.com News for NBA

Jeff McInnis signed a two-year deal with the New Jersey Nets on Thursday to back up Jason Kidd. "I still think I am a starter in this league," McInnis said by telephone from Charlotte, N.C. "The short-term contract will give me an opportunity to be a starter in this... Link


Read More: Charlotte Bobcats , Cleveland Cavaliers , Jason Kidd , Jeff McInnis , New Jersey Nets


Posted at 07:49 PM