New Jersey Nets Wiretap

Harris Will Be A Game-Time Decision For Nets

Newly-acquired point guard Devin Harris could begin his reign as New Jersey's floor leader on Thursday, according to the Associated Press.

He practiced with the team for the first time on Wednesday and will be a game-time decision for the Nets when they take on the Bucks on Thursday night.

"We really want him to take ownership with this," coach Lawrence Frank said. "We want him to feel comfortable with this, be assertive and have the freedom to make some play calls."

Via ESPN


Harris To Make Nets Debut Thursday?

Devin Harris may make his much anticipated debut for the Nets on Thursday night against Milwaukee, according to the Associated Press.

After practicing with his teammates for the first time on Wednesday, Harris is officially listed as a game time decision.

"Besides running up and down the court, I can pretty much do everything," said Harris. "The wind isn't there because I haven't played in a month. I have to get my stamina back up."

Via Sports Illustrated


Van Horn Continues To Work Out

Despite continuing to workout individually, Keith Van Horn is unlikely to ever play or be activated, according to the Star-Ledger.

Van Horn was included in the Jason Kidd deal as a sign-and-trade acquisition in order to get around salary cap issues.

Via Star-Ledger


Nets Feb 2008 Archive

  • Harris Not Feeling Pain, Plans To Practice

    Devin Harris plans to practice with the Nets on Wednesday for the first time since the infamous Jason Kidd trade.

  • Nets Hoping To Keep Diop

    The Nets are hoping that DeSagana Diop's stay in New Jersey is not a short one, according to the New York Post.

  • Portland Almost Had Kidd

    The Blazers were to send Jarrett Jack and Raef LaFrentz to the Nets along with other cap-fillers for Jason Kidd.

  • Nets Waive Magloire

    The New Jersey Nets have requested waivers on center Jamaal Magloire, Nets President Rod Thorn announced today.

  • Nuggets Looking To Deal Nene To Nets Or Heat?

    Denver may have all but checked themselves out of the Ron Artest trade talks, but Marc Stein reports that they are looking to deal Nene.

  • Nets Likely Done Dealing

    If the New Jersey Nets make another deal it will most likely be minor, one team executive has told the New York Post.

  • Police Looking Into Assault Accusation Against Jefferson

    Nets' forward Richard Jefferson is being investigated by Minnesota police in relation to a choking incident at the Graves 601 Hotel before dawn on Jan.

  • Harris Debut On Hold In New Jersey

    Devin Harris won't make his New Jersey Nets' debut for another two weeks, according to the Associated Press.

  • Pacers Fielding Offers For J.O.

    Indiana is fielding offers for Jermaine O'Neal according to the Indianapolis Star, and have spoken to Golden State, New Jersey and Sacramento.

  • Thorn: Kidd's Heart Wasn't In New Jersey

    Nets president Rod Thorn said on Tuesday that he knew Jason Kidd's head and heart weren't in New Jersey anymore, according to the New York Daily News.

  • Knicks, Heat And Nets Discussing Three Way Involving Carter?

    Could Vince Carter be heading to New York?

  • Knicks, Nuggets Talking Randolph, But Deal Unlikely?

    New York continues to try to move Zach Randolph and Eddy Curry, with names like Linas Kleiza, Ron Artest and Vince Carter being mentioned.

  • Nets Definitely Looking To Deal Carter?

    Word out of New Orleans following the All-Star break is that the Nets are hoping to deal Vince Carter before Thursday's deadline.

  • Talks Revitalized Between Nets And Pacers

    With Jason Kidd officially headed to Dallas, it appears as though more doors are opening for the New Jersey Nets, according to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated.

  • Kidd Trade Now Official

    Jason Kidd is now a member of the Dallas Mavericks.

  • Thorn To Meet With Media At 2:00 PM

    Rod Thorn will be meeting with the media today at 2:00 PM EST, presumably to discuss the Jason Kidd trade.

  • Thorn: Deal 'Appears To Be A Go'

    New Jersey president Rod Thorn said late on Monday that the Kidd-to Dallas deal "appears to be a go" this time around.

  • Sources: Van Horn Must Maintain Presence With Nets

    The Jason Kidd to Dallas trade has to wait yet another day.

  • Sources: Kidd Trade Agreed Upon

    Sources from both the Nets and Mavericks have confirmed that Rod Thorn and Mark Cuban have agreed to a trade that will send Jason Kidd to Dallas.

  • Kidd To Dallas Imminent, Again?

    Jason Kidd may be on his way to Dallas after all, with Trenton Hassell and Keith Van Horn (sign and trade) replacing Devean George and Jerry Stackhouse.

  • Source: Nets Still 'Talking' With Mavs

    The New Jersey Nets and Dallas Mavericks have continued to a discuss a trade involving Jason Kidd, according to Marc Stein of ESPN.

  • Kidd Deal Becoming Less Likely

    As time passes it is becoming less likely that the Dallas Mavericks are going to pull off a trade for New Jersey point guard Jason Kidd, according to Marc Stein of ESPN.com.

  • Thorn: Nets Didn't Have Side Deal With Stack

    According to Nets' President Rod Thorn, there was no side deal with Jerry Stackhouse which would have allowed the guard to return to Dallas, the Associated Press is reporting.

  • Mavs, Nets Still Working To Get The Kidd Deal Done

    Jason Kidd may still end up in Dallas, but it most likely will not be the same deal which was blocked by Devean George.

  • Cavs And Nuggets Pursuing Kidd

    As the Mavericks' trade for Jason Kidd continues to be more of a long shot, the Cavaliers and Nuggets are looking to acquire the Nets' point guard.

  • Source: Stackhouse Can't Return To Dallas If Included In Trade

    According to a source, the NBA will not allow Jerry Stackhouse to return to Dallas if he is traded to the Nets in the Jason Kidd package.

  • R. Jefferson Allegedly Chokes Minneapolis Man

    According to a prominent celebrity website, New Jersey forward Richard Jefferson choked a Minneapolis bar patron at a downtown hotel in late January, the Star-Tribune has reported.

  • Trade For Kidd, If It Happens, Not Likely Before Next Week

    If Jason Kidd is going to become a Dallas Maverick, it will not happen until next week, according to a report in the Dallas Morning News.

  • Sources: Kidd To Dallas Still Alive

    Could Keith Van Horn be the key to bringing Jason Kidd to Dallas?

  • Memphis May Make Another Deal With Nets

    The New Jersey Nets may make another deal with the Memphis Grizzlies before next week's trade deadline, according to the New York Post.

  • Nets Haven't Ruled Out Dealing With Pacers

    The Nets haven't ruled out swapping Vince Carter-for-Jermaine O'Neal with the Pacers, but O'Neal's knee remains an obstacle.

  • Mavs' Jones: I Won't Be Traded

    With Devean George putting a stop to the Mavericks-Nets' trade involving Jason Kidd, Mavericks' guard Eddie Jones says don't expect him to be involved in any rehash, the Dallas News is reporting.

  • George Blocks Kidd To Mavs Trade

    Marc Stein of ESPN.com is reporting that Mavericks forward Devean George has exercised his right to veto a trade to the Nets, putting the brakes on the blockbuster deal involving Jason Kidd.

  • LeBron Disappointed At Cavs' Failure To Land Kidd

    LeBron James had lobbied to Danny Ferry that he wanted the club to trade for Jason Kidd.

  • Sources: Kidd Traded To Dallas

    The Nets have agreed to trade Jason Kidd and Malik Allen to the Mavericks for Devin Harris, Jerry Stackhouse, Devean George, DeSagana Diop, Maurice Ager, two first-round picks and cash.

  • Report: Mavs Close On Kidd Deal

    Sources say the Mavericks and Nets have not yet finalized a deal, but it could be imminent.

  • Knee Just About Ends Talks For Jermaine

    The Indiana Pacers and New Jersey Nets have been discussing a trade involving Jermaine O'Neal on-and-off in recent months, but the deal appears to be dead, according to the Star-Ledger.

  • Kidd Gets Third Triple Double Against Bobcats This Season

    Jason Kidd picked up his third triple double in three games against the Charlotte Bobcats this season on Friday night, and more importantly the Nets picked up the 104-90 win.

  • Gasol Finishes With 24 And 12 In Laker Debut

    Thank god for Pau.

  • Nets' Swift: 'I'm Happy To Be Here'

    New Jersey's latest acquistion Stromile Swift told NBA.

  • Gasol Expected To Start Against Nets

    Newly acquired forward Pau Gasol is expected to start for the Lakers when they take on the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night, according to the Los Angeles Times.

  • Nets Officially Swap Collins For Swift

    The New Jersey Nets have acquired forward Stromile Swift from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for center Jason Collins and cash considerations, Nets' President Rod Thorn announced today.

  • Nets Want To Deal Carter?

    Vince Carter, who is in the first season of a four-year, $61 million contract, is believed to be a player the Nets have an interest in dealing.

  • Cuban: Dallas Won't Trade For Kidd

    Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban sent an e-mail to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that should put to rest all rumors about a trade for Jason Kidd.

  • Collins For Swift To Be Finalized Today; Kidd Trade Update

    The much anticipated Jason Collins for Stromile Swift exchange between the Nets and Grizzlies should be completed today, the New York Daily News is reporting.

  • Collins Suits Up For Nets Despite Grizz Trade Rumor

    Lawrence Frank indicated that the Grizzlies let New Jersey, which had Malik Allen out with the flu, keep Jason Collins another game.

  • Heat Now Officially The League's Worst

    They may have an All-Star, but the Miami Heat are now also the owners of the worst record in the NBA.

  • Federal Court Says Nets' Arena Project Can Proceed

    The Nets received good news on Friday when the team received the green light from the federal court to a $4 billion project that would bring a new arena for the team to Brooklyn, the Associated Press is reporting.

  • Sources: Nets Set To Acquire Swift

    League source tell the Bergen Record that the Nets are set to acquire Stromile Swift from Memphis in exchange for Jason Collins.

  • Cuban Willing To Offer Kidd $20M Extension

    Peter Vecsey of the New York Post has reported that Mark Cuban would be willing to give Jason Kidd a one-year extension for the 2009-10 season.

  • Nets Holding Out For More In Return For Kidd?

    The strongest trade rumor seeing Jason Kidd leave the Nets involved New Jersey, Portland and Dallas, with the Mavericks landing the big prize.