Shareef Abdur-Rahim was never going to be a long term fit in Portland after arriving there half way through the season. Despite putting up strong numbers for the Atlanta Hawks, Abdur-Rahim found himself behind young phenom Zach Randolph at power forward in the rotation, and with Rasheed Wallace freshly removed to free up minutes for Randolph it was unlikely that Shareef was going to unplace him any time soon.
The Trail Blazers have depth at the four spot, having Dale Davis to play minutes at the four if needed, so it is no suprise that Portland has been shopping Abdur-Rahim, previously an All Star, this offseason.
The latest rumors out of the New York Daily News links Kerry Kittles and Aaron Williams to the Blazers in exchange for the talented forward. Both Abdur-Rahim and Kittles are entering their final years of their contracts.
According to Ohm Youngmisuk and Mitch Lawrence of the Daily News, while Kittles and Abdur-Rahim are the principals in a potential deal, the trade could be expanded to include Portland's Ruben Patterson and the Nets' Lucious Harris and Rodney Rogers. The Nets, however, had reservations about Patterson last summer when they talked to Portland about a possible trade for Wallace.
The Nets already have another All Star at the power forward position in Kenyon Martin, but with Martin a restricted free agent this offseason who is expecting to demand big dollars Abdur-Rahim would be insurance in case negotiations break down with Martin and he leaves. Should Martin stay Abdur Rahim can play the small forward position, having done so in Vancouver before transferring to the Hawks, allowing rising star Richard Jefferson to slide across to shooting guard.
Kittles is expected to be left unprotected for next month's expansion draft.
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May 29, 2004 11:27 PM EST
League officials have leaked that Knicks team President Isiah Thomas is shopping Kurt around the league and has already had discussions with the Portland Trail Blazers about acquiring forward Shareef Abdur-Rahim.
Due to an $8 million difference in salaries, the Knicks are looking to package in Moochie Norris and Othella Harrington.
On the other hand, Portland is also talking to New Jersey about Kerry Kittles.
Amongst other players Thomas is shopping are Dikembe Mutombo and Shandon Anderson.
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Although the Nets failed to advance to the conference finals after two straight appearances in the Finals, they raised ticket prices while at the same time making it far more reasonable for non-millionaires to attend games.
Seats priced over $275 increased by 6.5 percent as the average ticket price went from $70.74 to $75.31. The team also established 3,000 "Screecher Seats," in the upper level, priced at $15. Also, the Nets will offer a limited number of $10 seats per game.
"We want to increase our loyal fan base by offering more reasonably priced tickets," said Nets CEO Rod Thorn. "At the same time, due to the economics of doing business in the NBA, we will be forced to raise certain ticket prices for the first time in two years."
Most lower level seats will rise $125 to $150, with a limited number at $170. Seats priced at $75 last season will jump to $80, with others priced at $100.
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Nets May 2004 Archive
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ESPN | May 27, 2004
ESPN has learned that ex Nets coach Byron Scott will takeover the reigns of the New Orleans Hornets head coaching position.
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NY Post | May 23, 2004
Kenyon Martin looks for maximum money in the free-agent market.
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Toronto Star | May 22, 2004
After losing in the NBA final two straight years, the New Jersey Nets spent about $130 million (U.
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Larry Lage of the Associated Press | May 20, 2004
Detroit's rout ended New Jersey's reign in the Eastern Conference.
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The Detroit News | May 20, 2004
Richard Jefferson said it was “overrated” that the Nets have never played in a Game 7 before as a unit.
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The Detroit News | May 20, 2004
Chris McCosky gives his four keys to the Pistons pulling out the Game 7 win over the Nets and advancing to the Eastern Conference finals:
1) Contain Richard Jefferson.
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Michael Rosenberg of the Detroit Free Press | May 20, 2004
Today, on one of the biggest days of his professional life, Pistons president Joe Dumars will get a haircut.
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New York Daily News | May 19, 2004
Ohm Youngmisuk says that Jason Kidd, though perhaps worn out and suffering from soreness and fatigue, will be the key to the Nets’ chances of going into the road team’s building and doing something that historically has proven very difficult: Winning Game 7 away.
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NY Daily News | May 18, 2004
After six games, including one that went to three overtimes, the Nets and Pistons need three days off so they can be at their best for Game 7, NBA commissioner David Stern said yesterday.
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The Detroit News | May 18, 2004
In the history of NBA Game 7’s, the home team has won 71 of 86 games.
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New York Daily News | May 18, 2004
People talk about the Nets missing a great big man or a steady shooter, but for now, all they need is a good backup point guard who can relieve Jason Kidd and take some pressure off the tiring superstar.
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The Detroit News | May 18, 2004
Rasheed Wallace is finally winning praise for his courage and his grit.
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New York Post | May 18, 2004
On Thursday night, the Nets will have their franchise’s first-ever Game 7 in the NBA playoffs.
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Detroit Free Press | May 18, 2004
Richard "Rip" Hamilton is getting better and his all-around game has improved considerably.
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NBA.com | May 17, 2004
The Detroit Pistons went into the Meadowlands and pulled out the victory with their backs against the wall.
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The Detroit News | May 16, 2004
Rasheed Wallace is limping and Chauncey Billups is uncertain.
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New York Times | May 13, 2004
The Nets tied their best-of-seven series with the Pistons in Game 4 and they did it with chaos.
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Detroit Free Press | May 13, 2004
Kenyon Martin is the latest NBA star who will not participate in the Olympic games this summer.
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ESPN | May 13, 2004
The league fined Detroit Pistons coach Larry Brown $7,500 Wednesday for criticizing the officials after Monday’s Game 3 loss in New Jersey.
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Newsday | May 12, 2004
Rasheed Wallace hasn’t been ejected from a game since becoming a Piston.
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NY Times | May 12, 2004
The U.
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New York Times | May 12, 2004
When Jason Kidd gets rolling, the rest of the Nets aren't far behind.
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New York Daily News | May 11, 2004
Martin and the Nets look to even the series tonight.
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Chris McCosky of the Detroit News | May 11, 2004
It’s not that Tayshaun Prince is suddenly invisible.
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Rob Parker of the Detroit News | May 11, 2004
The moment of truth has arrived for the Pistons.
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New York Post | May 10, 2004
Tensions between Pistons head coach Larry Brown and Nets president Rod Thorn were on display last night.
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Detroit News | May 10, 2004
With Jason Kidd struggling and Kenyon Martin limited by foul trouble, the New Jersey Nets needed a huge effort from Richard Jefferson to be a chance in Game 3 against the Pistons, and he didn't disappoint.
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Detroit News | May 10, 2004
The Detroit Pistons thrive on being a physical, defensive oriented team yet in Game 3 against the New Jersey Nets they were not allowed to play their style according to point guard Chaucey Billups.
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Chris McCosky of the Detroit News reports | May 10, 2004
Pistons Coach Larry Brown, despite the impression the New York Daily News gave readers Sunday, isn't leaving Detroit for a job with the Knicks.
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Chris McCosky of the Detroit News reports: | May 10, 2004
The Pistons came into Continental Airlines Arena on Sunday looking to deliver a knockout blow to the staggering Nets, but ended up taking one on the chin themselves.
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Orlando Sentinel | May 10, 2004
Following the firints of Terry Stotts and Tim Floyd from their respective teams last week, Atlanta and New Orleans become teams in need of a new head coach.
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New York Post | May 8, 2004
Nets guard Jason Kidd, who won an Olympic glod megal in Sydney, Australia back in 2000 would prefer to rest rather than go for another one.
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New York Post | May 4, 2004
If the masterful defensive display shown by Detroit was any indication of the remaining games of the series, the New Jersey Nets have a painful ride ahead.
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New York Post | May 4, 2004
Kenyon Martin may be the next player invited to join the U.
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New York Post | May 3, 2004
Hurt in last years playoffs, Pistons guard Chauncey Billups is taking his rematch opportunity with Nets guard Jason Kidd seriously.
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Yahoo! | May 2, 2004
"Two small details made a big difference in the trial of retired NBA player Jayson Williams, who was acquitted of the most serious charge he faced in the shooting death of a hired driver at his New Jersey mansion.
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New York Times | May 2, 2004
The Pistons-Nets series figures to be one of the most intriguing of these playoffs, facing off the NBA's best defense against arguably the NBA's best playmaker.
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New York Post | May 2, 2004
There is no doubt that Knicks point guard Stephon Marbury is a terrific basketball player, yet most critics believe that he still wont be on the level of Jason Kidd next season.
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New York Times | May 1, 2004
Portland Trail Blazers GM John Nash perhaps knows forwards Kenyon Martin and Rasheed Wallace better than most.
