I think it's not that important if Camby would be good or not, since it's very unlikely for us to get him. The Najera roumor on the other hand is looking more and more legit... I don't like that...
Najera plays the game the right way imho. He always hustles, he plays team basketball. Sure, he would take some minutes away from our young players. But I think his locker room / practice floor benefits would be an extreme benefit to developing young talent.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (fefe @ Jul 10 2008, 01:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I think it's not that important if Camby would be good or not, since it's very unlikely for us to get him. The Najera roumor on the other hand is looking more and more legit... I don't like that...</div> Could all be a smoke screen. They were also rumored to make a bid for JR. I think Denver wants to keep both of them and the luxury tax (Camby's contract) is what's holding them back. Denver probably wants too much for Camby and Thorn/Kiki are basically reminding them they can lose those guys very easily. Najera makes no sense for this team. From what I've read Camby is definitely on the block. Denver is probably dragging it's feet to see the best possible deal. I think the same thing is true with Chicago and Nocioni. We need the Clips to start sniffing around Deng to push that along.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Netted @ Jul 10 2008, 01:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (User01 @ Jul 10 2008, 12:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Camby is also 11 years older.</div> And he's still better. How many young inexperienced big men do you need? <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (User01 @ Jul 10 2008, 12:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I honestly don't get why you guys are looking for older guys to win now when we obviously won't, and you'll sacrifice young guys that we can keep around to do so.</div> Because two years from now Yi, Lopez, Sean and Anderson will all be better players after having played with Camby. That makes this a more attractive destination for free agents. Philly made the playoffs last year, had cap space, and got Elton Brand. Does that not teach anyone the importance of not being a piece of shit lame franchise? GS offered more money and still couldn't get him, because their team has lots of young players with potential but is not winning. </div> That doesn't even make sense. Golden State won 50 games. Philly didn't even get over .500 ...so that's sort of completely false.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (pegs @ Jul 10 2008, 04:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>That doesn't even make sense. Golden State won 50 games. Philly didn't even get over .500 ...so that's sort of completely false.</div> Okay, maybe I overreached on that a little, but they are not the same team. They lost Baron and Pietrus. I think that team is going to go backwards. Brand must've seen something he didn't like there other than it being not on the East coast. Anyway, the overall point was that Philly was a competitive team that could lure Brand. Not some team with just cap space and young players with potential.
Alright, Netted, I understand. More news on Najera: Najera “Excited” about Nets’ Interest <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NetsDaily)</div><div class='quotemain'>If the Nets want Eduardo Najera, he is willing to listen, in part because of his old boss, Kiki Vandeweghe. ”Kiki brought me to Denver (in March 2005), and I know he does things the right way,” the 6′-8″ forward told the Rocky Mountain News. “He’s trying to get a team to compete in the East … I’m ready for any kind of offer. I’m excited if they’re considering signing me.” Najera said six other teams have expressed interest.</div> Nets target Najera - Chris Tomasson - Rocky Mountain News Well, that's sort of cool. I think. Kiki's attracting players here. I wonder what those 6 other teams are. Most likely a playoff contender in need of a hustle player.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (User01 @ Jul 9 2008, 07:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Camby... wouldn't help rebounding much if at all ...</div> I know, a little late with this post, but that just made no sense whatsoever.
I just actually read the article, and here's what it said:<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>It remains to be seen if the Nuggets, who also want to re-sign restricted free agent J.R. Smith, will spend enough to keep free-agent forward Eduardo Najera. Najera, whose preference is to re-sign, said early Wednesday evening he hasn't received any offers. Word is New Jersey has made Najera a primary target. General manager Kiki Vandeweghe had that job in Denver from 2001- 06. "Kiki brought me to Denver (in March 2005), and I know he does things the right way," Najera said. "He's trying to get a team to compete in the East. . . . I'm ready for any kind of offer. I'm excited if they're considering signing me." Najera named <u>Dallas</u>, Golden State, <u>Milwaukee</u>, Oklahoma City, New Orleans and San Antonio as other interested teams. He would expect the Warriors to offer a deal only if their offer sheet to restricted free agent Ronny Turiaf is matched by the Lakers.</div> A couple of our trade partners are involved, too. Interesting. WAIT. Oklahoma City? What the hell? Why would they be interested? What was Najera smoking before he said this...?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (soul driver @ Jul 10 2008, 05:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>the best news of that article is that 6 other teams are interested in him too</div> Amen!
he makes the team better. no doubt. but why would the nets want to get better? i don't get it. they need to develop players and get high picks before 2010 when they can land a superstar.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (pegs @ Jul 10 2008, 04:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I just actually read the article, and here's what it said:<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>It remains to be seen if the Nuggets, who also want to re-sign restricted free agent J.R. Smith, will spend enough to keep free-agent forward Eduardo Najera. Najera, whose preference is to re-sign, said early Wednesday evening he hasn't received any offers. Word is New Jersey has made Najera a primary target. General manager Kiki Vandeweghe had that job in Denver from 2001- 06. "Kiki brought me to Denver (in March 2005), and I know he does things the right way," Najera said. "He's trying to get a team to compete in the East. . . . I'm ready for any kind of offer. I'm excited if they're considering signing me." Najera named <u>Dallas</u>, Golden State, <u>Milwaukee</u>, Oklahoma City, New Orleans and San Antonio as other interested teams. He would expect the Warriors to offer a deal only if their offer sheet to restricted free agent Ronny Turiaf is matched by the Lakers.</div> A couple of our trade partners are involved, too. Interesting. WAIT. Oklahoma City? What the hell? Why would they be interested? What was Najera smoking before he said this...? </div> <u></u> i read an article that he owns a house there.
