Nets Decline Option on Robinson

[Shapecity]

<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New Jersey Nets declined an option Monday on forward Clifford Robinson for the 2005-06 season, saving $5 million on their salary cap next year.

The Nets acquired Robinson on Feb. 14 from the Golden State Warriors for two second-round draft picks. He played in 29 games, averaging 6.0 points and 3.3 rebounds. He averaged 7.0 points and 2.5 rebounds in four playoff games against Miami. </div>

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[Ma3oxuct]

Well, this is just evidence that the Nets are very confident in thier abilities to draft a desent big man in addition to picking up a very good free agent. If push comes to shove however, the Nets may end up signing Robinson if no one else does so.

 

[Next Level Game]

This isn't a surprise. He wasn't worth 5 million next season.

 

[jkidd]

i just knew they will drop robinson! 5 Million for an 38 yr old veteran, not a smart choice. they know they can get a decent Big Man in the draft.

 

[giftedvisionz]

Seeing how the draft went, this move was probably in preparation for signing someone like Donyell Marshall, SAR, or Swift.

 

[jbbNJNetz]

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting giftedvisionz:</div><div class="quote_post">Seeing how the draft went, this move was probably in preparation for signing someone like Donyell Marshall, SAR, or Swift.</div>

I agree with you 100% the nets are going to pick up somebody big

 

[Tesh15]

ya hope swift come to NJ!

 

[NJNetz]

he wasnt much of a help anyway. its ok in my opnion to let him go.