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Nets Pick Up Option On Planinic

Oct 31, 2005 12:41 PM EST

The New Jersey Nets have exercised the fourth-year option on the contract of guard Zoran Planinic, Nets President Rod Thorn announced today. He will remain under contract with the Nets through the 2006-07 season.

"Zoran is a versatile player who has shown continued improvement in his first two seasons," said Thorn. "We look forward to his continued development."

Via Press Release

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Planinic Unlikely To Get Extension

Oct 27, 2005 5:40 AM EST

Zoran Planinic isn't exactly a demonstrative fellow, so if he has some nagging doubt about his future with the Nets, he will suppress it and get on with the business of punishing management for dragging its heels on a longer commitment.

There are only four days left before the Nets must decide whether to extend Planinic's contract by picking up a $1.8 million option, and all indications are that they are going to take a pass -- allowing the swing guard to become an unrestricted free agent next summer.

The team won't admit that it already has made up its mind, of course, but given that the third-year pro has yet to work his way into the rotation, has never been pursued by other teams for trade ("There's never really been a market for him," one team official said), and can be signed for half that amount if his career arc continues to stay relatively flat, the extension isn't going to happen.

"To my knowledge, they haven't made a decision one way or the other," agent Mark Cornstein said yesterday. "It's something they have to answer, not me. I'm just excited by the way Zoran is playing. That's what I want to focus on. As long as he gets the opportunity, things will work out for him."

Via Newark Star-Ledger

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Kidd Hurts Quad In Nets' Win

Oct 26, 2005 7:23 AM EST

Jason Kidd bruised his left quad and spent the final two quarters of the Nets' 118-116 overtime win over the Celtics last night in the locker room to undergo treatment. The star point guard, however, said he was just being cautious and could have returned if it were a regular-season game.

"Just got hit," said Kidd, who finished with nine points, six rebounds but no assists in 23 minutes. "No need to try and put any strain on any other parts of my body."

Kidd likened the injury to a charley horse, and said he'll see out it feels in practice today. The Nets' final exhibition game is Friday against the Knicks at the Garden.

"We'll see," Kidd said of playing against the Knicks. "I don't know. I'll work out and see how I feel."

Via New York Daily News

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Nets Oct 2005 Archive

  • New Net Rips Into Raptors

    New York Daily News | Oct 19, 2005

    Vince Carter and Lamond Murray sometimes share stories about their days in Toronto.

  • Prosecutor Wants Retrial Of Jayson Williams

    ESPN | Oct 18, 2005

    Prosecutors in Hunterdon County are seeking a retrial of former New Jersey Net Jayson Williams for reckless manslaughter involving the shooting death of Williams’ hired driver.

  • Carter Ready For The 'Fun' In Toronto

    Newark Star-Ledger | Oct 18, 2005

    He returned to Toronto last April 15 with a giant bull's-eye on his back, and Vince Carter took every sling and arrow they had for him.

  • Back Puts Mcinnis In Hospital

    New York Daily News | Oct 10, 2005

    Jeff McInnis strained his back in practice on Saturday night and the injury flared up on him overnight to the point where the guard visited the hospital yesterday morning.