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Thorn Recalls Marbury for Kidd
Rod Thorn talked to Zach Lowe of Sports Illustrated the other night in Philly about the 76ers' success and their lack of a superstar. At the tail end of the conversation, Thorn also spoke about the trade that made him the Executive of the Year in 2002, Stephon Marbury for Jason Kidd. It was...
NetsDaily Off-Season Report #6
It's getting drafty in here. With workouts picking up in frequency and importance, we take a look at the cost of buying a pick in the Draft and how it's gotten a lot more expensive since Billy King bought the Nets' 51st pick for as little as $125,000 in 2003 and took Kyle Korver as well as our...
How Jimmer Almost Became a Net
He is, as Adrian Wojnarowski writes, a "one name basketball phenomenon", helped by his odd nickname. Jimmer Fredette (not Jim or Jimmy) has become this season's rising college star, the subject of debates over whether he can make it in the pro's. He also could have been a Net last June if Rod...
BREAKING: Rod Thorn isn't Ed Stefanski
Post-Elton Brand, Ed Stefanski was incapable of making the logical move. In 2009 it was clear that Elton Brand wasn't going to turn the Sixers into the contenders. He had a 32 year-old Andre Miller, who everyone knew was leaving via free agency if not offered a lengthy deal – which also...
T-Will Has Triple Double in His D-League Debut
If there was any doubt Terrence Williams is the best player in the D-League, it was dispelled Thursday in his debut with the Springfield Armor. With Billy King in attendance, Williams scored 16 points, grabbed 15 rebounds and handed out 13 assists. He also had a blocked shot and a steal. However,...
Ex-Nets Have Hard Time Forgetting
The Nets now have six wins, half of what they achieved last season, but no one has forgotten, particularly general managers. Seven former Nets have found work, but three --Jarvis Hayes, Rafer Alston and Trenton Hassell-- never latched on with NBA teams. Josh Boone is in China, Sean Williams is in...
Game 16 - Nets @ 76ers - Saturday, November 27, 7:30
As Terrence Williams heads north--amid new details on his problems, the rest of the Nets head south along the Turnpike to their first of four meetings with the 76ers. On arrival, the story line will shift from T-Will to homecoming. Billy King, dumped by Philly in 2008, will be bringing his new...
Thorn: Craig Brackins Likely to Be Sent to D-League
From Philly Burbs ... The Sixers, Nets and Knicks are affiliated with the Springfield (Mass.) Armor. The Sixers could send Brackins to Springfield as soon as next week, since Springfield plays five games in 10 days from Dec. 2-11. "We probably will — more than likely pretty soon," said team...
The Nets' New Armor
The Nets' decision to partner with the Springfield Armor next season got a lot of attention this week. It's a big deal. So we decided to take a look at the reasons why the team did what it did, spent what it did --$250,000 or so, and what advantages it's likely to reap from the arrangement long...
A Look Back at Nets' Wooing of LeBron and "The Decision"
Fred Kerber writes Sunday about how the Nets loved and lost LeBron James. On the day LeBron brought the Heat to Newark, the Post writer recounts how the Nets tried to lure James to Newark/Brooklyn. LeBron also offered his comments on the wooing...and "The Decision". Relying mainly on Rod Thorn...
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