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Nets Name Bobby Marks VP Of Basketball Operations

Jul 31, 2006 12:31 PM EST

The New Jersey Nets have named Bobby Marks as the team’s Vice President of Basketball Operations, Nets President Rod Thorn announced today. Marks had been the Nets Director of Basketball Operations since 2000.

“Bobby is a valued member of the Nets basketball operations department,” said Thorn. “This promotion is well earned and well deserved.”

Now in his 12th season with the organization, Marks assists Thorn and General Manager Ed Stefanski in the areas of salary cap management, team travel and the day to day business of basketball operations.

In addition to his current title, Marks also serves as Director of Player Development. In this role, Marks help provide a smooth transition for new Nets players joining the team for the first time and helps assist current players with their everyday needs.

Via Press Release

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Nets Watching House And Rush

Jul 28, 2006 12:15 PM EST

The Nets almost have their roster for 2006-2007 set, but two free-agent names being closely monitored are Eddie House of Phoenix and Kareem Rush, who was waived from Charlotte last season after conflicts with coach Bernie Bickerstaff.

"We made no secret about it. If we can find a backcourt swing who can make shots consistently, we would like to find that guy," said GM Ed Stefanski.

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Nets Acquire Mikki Moore From Seattle

Jul 27, 2006 3:01 PM EST

The New Jersey Nets have acquired center Mikki Moore from the Seattle SuperSonics for a second round draft pick in 2009, Nets President Rod Thorn announced today.

“We are pleased to add Mikki to our roster,” said Thorn. “He is a veteran presence who will add depth to our frontcourt rotation.”

The 7-0 Moore has career marks of 4.5 points and 3.1 rebounds in 303 games. Last season, he appeared in 47 games for Seattle, averaging 3.3 points and 2.8 rebounds. The eight-year veteran has played for seven NBA teams (Detroit, Boston, Atlanta, New Jersey, Utah, Los Angeles Clippers and Seattle).

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Nets Jul 2006 Archive

  • Nets Not Eager To Overpay

    New York Post | Jul 25, 2006

    With the Nets already having one of the highest payrolls in the NBA, it is appearing unlikely that they will be major players in what remains in free agency.

  • Boone Set To Miss 4-6 Months

    New York Daily News | Jul 21, 2006

    Nets president Rod Thorn revealed yesterday that first-round draft pick Josh Boone will be sidelined for four to six months with a torn labrum in his left shoulder, the New York Daily News is reporting.

  • No Contract Extension Plans for Nets and Carter

    Newark Star-Ledger | Jul 20, 2006

    There has been no extension talk surrounding Nets star Vince Carter just yet.

  • Boone Undergoes Surgery

    Press Release | Jul 19, 2006

    New Jersey Nets rookie forward Josh Boone underwent successful arthroscopic surgery today, Wednesday, July 19, to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, Nets President Rod Thorn announced.

  • Butler Likely To Re-Sign With Hornets

    Bergen Record | Jul 17, 2006

    Rasual Butler will likely re-sign with the New Orleans Hornets.

  • Nets Sign Williams, Boone To Multiyear Deals

    AP | Jul 12, 2006

    The Nets signed first-round draft picks Marcus Williams and Josh Boone to multiyear contracts Wednesday.

  • Nets May Sign Arena Extension

    Newsday | Jul 7, 2006

    The Nets, whose lease at Continental Airlines Arena is to expire after the 2007-08 season, are discussing an extension through 2011-12 with the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, a person familiar with the talks said.

  • Nets Interested In Rasual Butler

    New York Times | Jul 6, 2006

    The Nets are interested in adding a shooter to their club and could bring in Rasual Butler, if it doesn't prove too costly.

  • Agent: Nets, Robinson Close To New Contract

    Sports Illustrated | Jul 1, 2006

    Clifford Robinson and the Nets have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract that will keep the troubled forward in New Jersey for another season, agent Brad Marshall said Friday.