Also, Hollinger <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'> Hollinger: With Assets Galore, Nets Must Think Big May 16, 2008, 6:05 am John Hollinger commends the Nets for thinking big. Carmelo Anthony is just the type of player they need. He contends, however, that Anthony is unlikely to be dealt. Instead, he says, they should go for players just below Anthony’s level, players like Josh Smith, Andrew Bynum, even Rashard Lewis. He adds, with picks, young players and expiring contracts, the Nets finally have the assets they need. Peter Vecsey also disses a ‘Melo deal: “Why would Denver give up on him so early in his career?” Like the Knicks, Nets Plan for a Busy Summer - John Hollinger - New York Sun Appealing to a hire authority - Peter Vecsey - New York Post Anthony-to-Nets not seen as likely option - Aaron J. Lopez, - Rocky Mountain News</div>
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Real @ May 16 2008, 01:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I like Rashard Lewis but not his contract.</div> He is locked-up with the Magics for 7 seasons i believe.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Claud @ May 16 2008, 09:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Real @ May 16 2008, 01:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I like Rashard Lewis but not his contract.</div> He is locked-up with the Magics for 7 seasons i believe. </div> So? There's a thing called "trading", you know...but his contract really is huge.
Getting Josh would be amazing for NJ, he's got some growing up to do but his talent is through the roof. Not quite sure how that's going to happen though.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jizzy @ May 16 2008, 03:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>why exactly would atlanta give up josh smith?</div> exactly. he is a RFA. Atlanta will match any offer. Plus: <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Hawks forwards Josh Smith and Josh Childress will be restricted free agents this summer, but both have expressed a desire to return to Atlanta.</div> source
The Lakers won't give up Andrew Bynum either. They wouldn't give him up for Kidd, they're not giving him up for Carter or RJ and the two picks.
Hollinger may be a good analyst, and he's a frustratingly accurate NJ Nets critic/prognosticator, but as a writer he leaves a lot to be desired. That article is a mess. He just throws a bunch of unrealistic scenarios out there, and then shoots them down himself, proving what? How smart he is? He's like a player who likes to fire away from three but rarely hits and makes too many turnovers. I calculate his Journalistic Efficiency Rating to be 8.63.
