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Thorn's moves could get Nets in playoffs soon (Yahoo! Sports)

After the New Jersey Nets made two huge trades in the last five months — sending Jason Kidd to Dallas in...

The New Jersey Nets have poor e-mail demographic information (Yahoo! Sports)

This morning, an e-mail popped up in my inbox that nearly made me spit out my cereal. Any guess who it was from?

Nets Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Around the Nets, the focus is on the future. There is rampant speculation that moves were made with an eye on the 2010 free agent class, led by one LeBron James, who happens to be buddies with Jay Z, who happens to be an adviser/partial owner for the Nets. But 2010 is a touch down the road.

What about 2008-09, for example?

The leading scorer from last season was traded away. Experience is not a strongpoint. Refer to the Clinton Administration and about half the players might say, "Hillary was president once?" There are three draft picks, plus Sean Williams, Marcus Williams, Josh Boone, Maurice Ager, Devin Harris, Yi Jianlian and (free agent) Nenad Krstic, who have four or less years of experience.

They say they're not rebuilding but retooling.

Hornets reward Posey for title role in Boston (Yahoo! Sports)

James Posey is much more popular this summer than last. So much so the Hornets will pay him $25 million to leave Boston.

Officially Nets, Najera, Hayes vow to set example (AP)

Eduardo Najera and Jarvis Hayes are bringing more than points, rebounds and experience to the New Jersey Nets. The free agents who formally signed contracts Wednesday are bringing the intangibles the Nets lacked last season in missing the playoffs for the first time in seven seasons -- work ethic, a desire to play defense and the character that one of the NBA's youngest teams is going to need in...

Nets sign forwards Hayes, Najera (Yahoo! Sports)

The New Jersey Nets might not be better, but they sure are going to be different. The team reached agreements in...

Nets add forwards Eduardo Najera, Jarvis Hayes (AP)

The New Jersey Nets reached agreements with free agent forwards Eduardo Najera and Jarvis Hayes on Friday. The 6-foot-8 Najera, an eight-year NBA veteran, averaged 5.9 points and 4.3 rebounds in 78 games last season for Denver. He previously played for Dallas and Golden State. Hayes played in 82 games for Detroit last season and averaged 6.7 points and 2.2 rebounds.

Nets agree with F Najera, G-F Hayes (PA SportsTicker)

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Ticker) -- The New Jersey Nets continued to reshape their roster Friday, announcing they have agreed to contracts with forward Eduardo Najera and swingman Jarvis Hayes.

Nets to sign veteran forward Najera (Yahoo! Sports)

Nets strengthen bench by adding veteran forward Eduardo Najera.

Create-a-caption: A $65-million dollar smile (Yahoo! Sports)

Baron Davis of the Los Angeles Clippers — whoa, that still feels a weird to type — speaks to the...

Nets introduce Yi, Simmons (AP)

The New Jersey Nets' acquisition of Yi Jianlian was strictly a basketball decision, not a marketing one aimed at drawing more Chinese fans, Nets owner Bruce Ratner said Wednesday. "The marketing side will come with success," Ratner said as he introduced Yi and forward Bobby Simmons, the players acquired from Milwaukee two weeks ago for Richard Jefferson.

Mavs sign C Diop (PA SportsTicker)

The Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday signed free-agent center DeSagana Diop.

Still waiting for Shawn Chacon's Sports Illustrated cover* (Yahoo! Sports)

I'm not going to insult your intelligence by offering a straight comparison between what Shawn Chacon did to...

Except for offer to Krstic, Nets will be spectators (Yahoo! Sports)

The free agent marketplace has been quiet for the New Jersey Nets . And it could stay that way for awhile.

A most unusual and irreverent NBA mock draft (SportingNews.com)

At the NBA draft, millions of dollars are involved, jobs are hanging in the balance, and the future of the league is at stake. This is business, serious business -- but that doesn't mean there can't be a mock draft with a sense of humor.

Mantras all the new draftees should learn (SportingNews.com)

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Collegians excited by prospect of playing for Knicks (SportingNews.com)

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. - Excitement and enthusiasm poured out of West Virginia's Joe Alexander and Arizona's Chase...

LeBron committed to Cavs despite N.Y. rumors (SportingNews.com)

Faced with questions about signing with the Knicks or Nets when he becomes a free agent in 2010, LeBron James said he will remain committed to the Cavaliers as long as they remain committed to winning an NBA championship.

Draft prospect Danilo Gallinari prefers to play for Knicks or Nets (SportingNews.com)

Danilo Gallinari made his intentions clear after his predraft workout with the Knicks: the Italian prospect would like to play for New York or New Jersey.

Hawks: No joshing around with our free agents (SportingNews.com)

Two of the more important free-agent situations this summer will be those of Atlanta Hawks PF Josh Smith and...

Grading the draft: Bulls among the As, Sonics fail (SportingNews.com)

Sam Smith gives his opinion on every team's draft haul.

NBA mock draft: Real drama starts at No. 3 (SportingNews.com)

Again, like in 2007, the big question going into Thursday's NBA draft is, "What is Kevin going to do?" Though...

Mock draft: Does Pat Riley have eyes for O.J. Mayo? (SportingNews.com)

That the Chicago Bulls will take Derrick Rose with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft seems to be a foregone conclusion. Sam Smith breaks down how the rest of the first round will shake out.

Nets sign first-round draft picks Lopez, Anderson (AP)

The New Jersey Nets have signed their two first-round draft picks. Team president Rod Thorn announced the signings of Brook Lopez and Ryan Anderson on Wednesday. The Nets selected Lopez with their top pick at No. 10. He led Stanford in scoring at 19 points per game last season. Anderson was selected with the 21st pick, which New Jersey received as part of the trade that sent Jason Kidd to Dallas.

Nets sign C Lopez, F Anderson (PA SportsTicker)

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Ticker) -- The New Jersey Nets on Wednesday signed center Brook Lopez and forward Ryan Anderson, their first-round picks in last week's NBA draft.