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The New Jersey Nets had one of the worst seasons in NBA history during the 2009-2010 campaign. The team started last year with a 18 game losing streak and continued their losing ways throughout the season. The Nets had a horrific, 12-70 record last season, and to make matter worse, they didn’t even win the draft lottery. The Nets had to settle with the third overall pick, and lost their chances of getting John Wall. The team did add a new head coach, Avery Johnson, and added players like Jordan Farmar, Troy Murphy and Travis Outlaw. No, the Nets didn’t win the LeBron, Wade or Bosh sweepstakes; which they had invested in for a couple years. However, the entire state of New Jersey has something to cheer about. Sources say that the Nets, Nuggets, Jazz and Bobcats are involved in a massive four-team deal. In this trade, the Nets’ third overall draft pick, Derrick Favors, and Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko would be sent to the Denver Nuggets. In return the Nuggets would send Carmelo Anthony to the Nets. On top of that, the Nets would send Devin Harris to the Bobcats, and the Bobcats would send Boris Diaw to the Jazz.
Carmelo Anthony maybe headed to the Nets in a blockbuster deal: ESPN.com
The Latest on the Lakers
Phil Jackson has returned to the podium and conducted his first training camp press conference today. Coach Jackson answered questions ranging from his life in the off season, to last year’s Game 7. [Lakers.com BasketBlog]
This summer featured many ups-and-downs for rookie Derrick Caracter. First of all, he was drafted by the defending champion Lakers; he has an opportunity to win a title in his first season. However, Caracter had to lose a ton of weight in order to get the rest of the money offered in his contract. With the help of Dan Barto, Derrick Caracter is lighter and ready for a championship run. [Los Angeles Times Blog]
Perhaps the hardest injury Kobe had to face last season, was his right index finger. Kobe, like many other people, thought that surgery would fix the messed up finger. However, the index finger is so worn-out that no surgery can fix it. Kobe Bryant has to rely on finger exercises in order to lessen the pain. [Slam Magazine]
The Lakers will have to answer many questions entering the 2010-2011 season. Here are the top ten Lakers’ training camp question by the OC Register. [OC Register]
Take a look at how the Laker players spent their summer vacations. [OC Register]
Not a lot of people were pleased by Andrew’s Bynum decision to delay his knee surgery, but head coach Phil Jackson is supporting his center’s choice. [ESPN Los Angeles]
At first, Andrew Bynum was expected to miss all of training camp and part of the pre season, but know it seems as though Bynum may miss the season opener. [Los Angeles Times]
The Latest on the NBA
Rumors said Allen Iverson was considering playing in China next season, but I guess he changed his mind. Iverson turned down a $4 million dollar deal to play in China. [Pro Basketball Talk]
The Golden State Warriors have replaced hall-of-fame coach Don Nelson, with Keith Smart. [Slam Magazine]
The Washington Wizards have just signed their player to a $30 million dollar extension, no it’s not John Wall or Gilbert Arenas, it’s Andray Blatche. [Dime Magazine]
The Memphis Grizzlies finally signed their two first round draft picks, Xavier Henry and Greivis Vasquez. [Dime Magazine]
The New York Knicks have signed forward Shawne Williams, terms of the contract were not released. [ESPN New York]
If you have ever been the Madison Square Garden, you know that seats in the 400s are not so great. However, if you want to see the Miami Heat in the Garden, seats in the 400s cost $129.50. [Pro Basketball Talk]
The NBA expanded the rule for when the officials are allowed to call technical fouls. The rules have gotten more strict, and let’s just say air-punches are no longer allowed in the NBA. [ESPN.com]
The San Antonio Spurs added Jacque Vaughn to their coaching staff as an assistant coach. [ESPN.com]
Former Laker DJ MBenga has signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers. MBenga will not be joining the same Cavs team as last year, which should offer him more playing time. [Hoopsnotes]
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Michael Cooper talks about the 2010-2011 Lakers team.
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