Now that they used RJ to get a young PF prospect in Yi, it could make sense to use him with expiring contracts + filler to get a PF like Brand. Yi Marcus Future first Swift Van Horn's contract for Brand Clippers get a young PF prospect to put beside Kaman. And they give Marcus a ride at PG and see if he can fill the role. They would have a young core of: Marcus/Livingston Gordon Thorton Yi Kaman Nets would have: Harris/ Carter/CDR Simmons/ Brand/S.Williams/Boone Krstic/Lopez They could extend Brand for an extra year on his contract so they would have two big expiring contracts before the 2010 free agency and still be competitive the next two years.
I'm going to vote yes just because of the photoshop. Although looking at that Clippers roster, that's a lot of relatively unproven youth. I guess they would do this if they plan on being the "next blazers" in the West, but I see them getting better. I agree with Ghoti, any talks will now have to start with Lopez.
We aren't going after Elton...it goes against everything the Nets are trying to do...get cap space, depth and young talent.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Joey FistPump @ Jun 27 2008, 12:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>We aren't going after Elton...it goes against everything the Nets are trying to do...get cap space, depth and young talent.</div> That's true, but they shouldn't be averse to winning, either. That LeBron thing is still a pretty big long shot. I'd like them to keep an open mind about things.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Joey FistPump @ Jun 26 2008, 11:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>We aren't going after Elton...it goes against everything the Nets are trying to do...get cap space, depth and young talent.</div> If they get Brand and sign him to one extra year they would still have their target capspace for the summoer of 2010. Both Simmons and Brand will expire at that time. They will still have young talent and they can still manage to fill out their depth with their MLE and trade exception.
I do think we will trade a few of our younger guys, like Sean and Ager for a vet wing. I dont know who yet. I do know that I would like a Stromile for Earl Watson deal( 2 years left for Watson 1 for Stro)
Here's a fun fact I would trade Yi Jianlian, CDR our 2009 first and Dalla's 2010 first for Kevin Martin tomorrow.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Joey FistPump @ Jun 27 2008, 01:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Here's a fun fact I would trade Yi Jianlian, CDR our 2009 first and Dalla's 2010 first for Kevin Martin tomorrow.</div> He's a talented guy, but I think he is too thin and fragile to trade that much for. That's a package for a title-contender type big man.
Martin isnt the kind of guy that gets dealt though. A young future all star with a great contract and great attitude. Hes the player you create as yourself when you play NBA Live
How about Harris for Martin. Then Marcus Williams can start like we all know he should because Lawrence Frank isnt fair to him....
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Joey FistPump @ Jun 27 2008, 12:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>We aren't going after Elton...it goes against everything the Nets are trying to do...get cap space, depth and young talent.</div> Brand's not that old and the man can play, pure and simple. Yi can only DREAM to have numbers anywhere close to him. Elton hustles, boards, posts, and plays great D. I love his game. If we get him, we can safely expect close to 20-10 every year, not to mention he's a great character guy in the locker room from what I hear. Harris VC Simmons Brand Lopez/Kristic That's a 45 win team easily next year and maybe even 50 if Nenad can play or Lopez develops. I'd like Yi to be on the team but realistically Brand is a difference maker IMO. Yi migth be in a few years, but he's not right now.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Black Republican @ Jun 27 2008, 01:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I agree with the threadstarter. I love me sum Elton, no homo.</div> your post and the content of your signature makes for a supremely amusing combination.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Jun 27 2008, 12:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Joey FistPump @ Jun 27 2008, 01:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Here's a fun fact I would trade Yi Jianlian, CDR our 2009 first and Dalla's 2010 first for Kevin Martin tomorrow.</div> He's a talented guy, but I think he is too thin and fragile to trade that much for. That's a package for a title-contender type big man. </div> He's young, has a reasonable contract and is a TRUE SHOOTING GUARD Honestly... PG: Devin Harris, Marcus Williams SG: Kevin Martin SF: Vince Carter, Ryan Anderson PF: Nenad Krstic, Sean Williams C: Josh Boone, Brook Lopez That's a pretty nice lineup... better yet PG: Devin Harris, Marcus Williams SG: Kevin Martin SF: Lebron James, Ryan Anderson PF: Sean Williams C: Brook Lopez, Josh Boone
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Joey FistPump @ Jun 27 2008, 01:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Jun 27 2008, 12:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Joey FistPump @ Jun 27 2008, 01:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Here's a fun fact I would trade Yi Jianlian, CDR our 2009 first and Dalla's 2010 first for Kevin Martin tomorrow.</div> He's a talented guy, but I think he is too thin and fragile to trade that much for. That's a package for a title-contender type big man. </div> He's young, has a reasonable contract and is a TRUE SHOOTING GUARD Honestly... PG: Devin Harris, Marcus Williams SG: Kevin Martin SF: Vince Carter, Ryan Anderson PF: Nenad Krstic, Sean Williams C: Josh Boone, Brook Lopez That's a pretty nice lineup... better yet PG: Devin Harris, Marcus Williams SG: Kevin Martin SF: Lebron James, Ryan Anderson PF: Sean Williams C: Brook Lopez, Josh Boone </div> I think kevin Martin's got serious game also, but he's one of the best young guards in the league already. I can't see SacTown trading him away anytime soon, especially for Yi.
If SacTown is moving someone, its Artest. He can likely be had for 10 cents on the dollar... and if Kiki is serious about fallen angels... no one has fallen farther than RonRon.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MFNetsFan @ Jun 27 2008, 10:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>If SacTown is moving someone, its Artest. He can likely be had for 10 cents on the dollar... and if Kiki is serious about fallen angels... no one has fallen farther than RonRon.</div> Ron Ron + 1st round pick for Vince
Rather have the 1'st and anything thats expiring because Ron Artest is probably exactly what this really young team doesnt need in terms of leadership.
