Nets ranked #26 in NBA.com rankings

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Pace: 88.6 (22), Off: 109.9 (16), Def: 112.6 (23)
After trading Vince Carter, the Nets aren't coming close to a playoff spot, but they could remain somewhat competitive if their young core takes a step forward and they make a new commitment to defense. That and a go-ahead on Brooklyn could entice a free agent next summer.

http://www.nba.com/2009/news/powerrankings/08/17/offseason.rankings/index.html

 

[The_Lillard_King]

What is NJ's plan? I don't get a lot of their moves.

I think Harris is going to get frustrated this year.

 

[REDIVIDER]

id rank milwaukee lower. but 26 is about right going into the season.

 

[Chutney]

What is NJ's plan? I don't get a lot of their moves.

I think Harris is going to get frustrated this year.

They're in full cost-cutting mode. They started this plan with the J-Kidd deal and duped their fans into thinking it was about making a run at Lebron, but it's clear now that lowering their payroll was always their priority.

 

[Master Shake]

I feel like I could start a thread called "NJ Sucks Balls" and I wouldn't get attacked...I don't like that.

 

[HookInMouth]

NJ will make the playoffs. Lopez will continue to improve, and Lee will be equal to or better than Carter a lot sooner than people think. It isn't take a whole lot to be a 7 or 8 seed in the East.

 

[speeds]

Frank is a good coach who will keep the team from being completely horrible, but it will be a bad season for the Nets. They are going to have a hard time getting people out to the games.