Use Yi to get Brand

[NOMAM]

Now that they used RJ to get a young PF prospect in Yi, it could make sense to use him with expiring contracts + filler to get a PF like Brand.

Yi
Marcus
Future first
Swift
Van Horn's contract

for

Brand

Clippers get a young PF prospect to put beside Kaman. And they give Marcus a ride at PG and see if he can fill the role.

They would have a young core of:

Marcus/Livingston
Gordon
Thorton
Yi
Kaman


Nets would have:

Harris/
Carter/CDR
Simmons/
Brand/S.Williams/Boone
Krstic/Lopez

They could extend Brand for an extra year on his contract so they would have two big expiring contracts before the 2010 free agency and still be competitive the next two years.

 

[ghoti]

Great idea!

Use Brook Lopez to get Brand!

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

Doesnt fit into our master plan

 

[GMJ]

I'm going to vote yes just because of the photoshop.

Although looking at that Clippers roster, that's a lot of relatively unproven youth. I guess they would do this if they plan on being the "next blazers" in the West, but I see them getting better.

I agree with Ghoti, any talks will now have to start with Lopez.

 

[Joey FistPump]

We aren't going after Elton...it goes against everything the Nets are trying to do...get cap space, depth and young talent.

 

[ghoti]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Joey FistPump @ Jun 27 2008, 12:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>We aren't going after Elton...it goes against everything the Nets are trying to do...get cap space, depth and young talent.</div>

That's true, but they shouldn't be averse to winning, either.

That LeBron thing is still a pretty big long shot. I'd like them to keep an open mind about things.

 

[NOMAM]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Joey FistPump @ Jun 26 2008, 11:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>We aren't going after Elton...it goes against everything the Nets are trying to do...get cap space, depth and young talent.</div>

If they get Brand and sign him to one extra year they would still have their target capspace for the summoer of 2010. Both Simmons and Brand will expire at that time. They will still have young talent and they can still manage to fill out their depth with their MLE and trade exception.

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

I do think we will trade a few of our younger guys, like Sean and Ager for a vet wing. I dont know who yet.

I do know that I would like a Stromile for Earl Watson deal( 2 years left for Watson 1 for Stro)

 

[Joey FistPump]

Here's a fun fact I would trade Yi Jianlian, CDR our 2009 first and Dalla's 2010 first for Kevin Martin tomorrow.

 

[ghoti]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Joey FistPump @ Jun 27 2008, 01:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Here's a fun fact I would trade Yi Jianlian, CDR our 2009 first and Dalla's 2010 first for Kevin Martin tomorrow.</div>

He's a talented guy, but I think he is too thin and fragile to trade that much for.

That's a package for a title-contender type big man.

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

Martin isnt the kind of guy that gets dealt though.

A young future all star with a great contract and great attitude.

Hes the player you create as yourself when you play NBA Live

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

How about Harris for Martin.

Then Marcus Williams can start like we all know he should because Lawrence Frank isnt fair to him....

 

[DownWithMSG]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Joey FistPump @ Jun 27 2008, 12:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>We aren't going after Elton...it goes against everything the Nets are trying to do...get cap space, depth and young talent.</div>

Brand's not that old and the man can play, pure and simple. Yi can only DREAM to have numbers anywhere close to him. Elton hustles, boards, posts, and plays great D. I love his game. If we get him, we can safely expect close to 20-10 every year, not to mention he's a great character guy in the locker room from what I hear.

Harris
VC
Simmons
Brand
Lopez/Kristic


That's a 45 win team easily next year and maybe even 50 if Nenad can play or Lopez develops.

I'd like Yi to be on the team but realistically Brand is a difference maker IMO. Yi migth be in a few years, but he's not right now.

 

[Black Republican]

I agree with the threadstarter. I love me sum Elton, no homo.

 

[DownWithMSG]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Black Republican @ Jun 27 2008, 01:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I agree with the threadstarter. I love me sum Elton, no homo.</div>

your post and the content of your signature makes for a supremely amusing combination.

 

[Joey FistPump]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Jun 27 2008, 12:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Joey FistPump @ Jun 27 2008, 01:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Here's a fun fact I would trade Yi Jianlian, CDR our 2009 first and Dalla's 2010 first for Kevin Martin tomorrow.</div>

He's a talented guy, but I think he is too thin and fragile to trade that much for.

That's a package for a title-contender type big man.
</div>
He's young, has a reasonable contract and is a TRUE SHOOTING GUARD

Honestly...

PG: Devin Harris, Marcus Williams
SG: Kevin Martin
SF: Vince Carter, Ryan Anderson
PF: Nenad Krstic, Sean Williams
C: Josh Boone, Brook Lopez

That's a pretty nice lineup...

better yet

PG: Devin Harris, Marcus Williams
SG: Kevin Martin
SF: Lebron James, Ryan Anderson
PF: Sean Williams
C: Brook Lopez, Josh Boone

 

[DownWithMSG]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Joey FistPump @ Jun 27 2008, 01:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Jun 27 2008, 12:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Joey FistPump @ Jun 27 2008, 01:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Here's a fun fact I would trade Yi Jianlian, CDR our 2009 first and Dalla's 2010 first for Kevin Martin tomorrow.</div>

He's a talented guy, but I think he is too thin and fragile to trade that much for.

That's a package for a title-contender type big man.
</div>
He's young, has a reasonable contract and is a TRUE SHOOTING GUARD

Honestly...

PG: Devin Harris, Marcus Williams
SG: Kevin Martin
SF: Vince Carter, Ryan Anderson
PF: Nenad Krstic, Sean Williams
C: Josh Boone, Brook Lopez

That's a pretty nice lineup...

better yet

PG: Devin Harris, Marcus Williams
SG: Kevin Martin
SF: Lebron James, Ryan Anderson
PF: Sean Williams
C: Brook Lopez, Josh Boone
</div>


I think kevin Martin's got serious game also, but he's one of the best young guards in the league already. I can't see SacTown trading him away anytime soon, especially for Yi.

 

[MFNetsFan]

If SacTown is moving someone, its Artest.
He can likely be had for 10 cents on the dollar... and if Kiki is serious about fallen angels... no one has fallen farther than RonRon.

 

[DownWithMSG]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MFNetsFan @ Jun 27 2008, 10:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>If SacTown is moving someone, its Artest.
He can likely be had for 10 cents on the dollar... and if Kiki is serious about fallen angels... no one has fallen farther than RonRon.</div>

Ron Ron + 1st round pick for Vince

 

[Boomdog]

Rather have the 1'st and anything thats expiring because Ron Artest is probably exactly what this really young team doesnt need in terms of leadership.

 

[MFNetsFan]

I think they could use Krstic in a S+T or KVH or Swift combined with a future pick (2010 dallas maybe) or a young player or two.
Anyone know if RonRon opted out?

 

[DownWithMSG]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Boomdog @ Jun 27 2008, 10:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Rather have the 1'st and anything thats expiring because Ron Artest is probably exactly what this really young team doesnt need in terms of leadership.</div>

That's a good point, but can you imagine the havoc they would wreck on offenses with Hassell+Ron+Sean?

 

[Netsfan318]

I don't get this thread at all, What would be the point of Elton Brand, first off Yi puts butts in the seats, draws intl. press coverage, more backers and sponsors, Yi in Japan is considered to soon be better than Yao Ming if you think he was playing 100 % in Milwaukee last season watch the difference this year in NJ and as soon as he gets into a big stage game.

 

[MFNetsFan]

The Nets aren't going to have anyone like Brand land in their laps.
I'm sure Thorn and Kiki are scouring the league for troubled talents at the 2/3.
I think Artest could be had cheap and certainly has tremendous upside.

Then you go out and get the best locker room guy veteran PG you can get and hope it pans out.
Who that vet PG would be, will need to think on it a bit.

 

[DownWithMSG]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Netsfan318 @ Jun 27 2008, 10:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I don't get this thread at all, What would be the point of Elton Brand, first off Yi puts butts in the seats, draws intl. press coverage, more backers and sponsors, Yi in Japan is considered to soon be better than Yao Ming if you think he was playing 100 % in Milwaukee last season watch the difference this year in NJ and as soon as he gets into a big stage game.</div>

I dunno if having ppl in the seats is all that important. I like Yi and all but if an opportunity to grab Brand came along, I don't think we should pass that up.

 

[DownWithMSG]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MFNetsFan @ Jun 27 2008, 10:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>The Nets aren't going to have anyone like Brand land in their laps.
I'm sure Thorn and Kiki are scouring the league for troubled talents at the 2/3.
I think Artest could be had cheap and certainly has tremendous upside.

Then you go out and get the best locker room guy veteran PG you can get and hope it pans out.
Who that vet PG would be, will need to think on it a bit.</div>

I've always liked Jason Hart's game. He's getting very little PT in Utah and the Jazz should be open to moving him.

 

[ak30]

The Nets are rebuilding. I think its time to start accepting that. Read what Kiki had to say last night. They are acquiring young talent, not trading for older players like Brand.

My hope now is that they get some decent value for Carter.

 

[Netsfan318]

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<span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:100%">Look at this whole reel and tell me he soft </span>

 

[DownWithMSG]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Netsfan318 @ Jun 27 2008, 10:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value=""></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350" /></embed></object></div>

<span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:100%">Look at this whole reel and tell me he soft </span></div>

youtube's blocked at work. who's the reel on?

 

[Netsfan318]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (DownWithMSG @ Jun 27 2008, 09:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Netsfan318 @ Jun 27 2008, 10:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value=""></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350" /></embed></object></div>

<span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:100%">Look at this whole reel and tell me he soft </span></div>

youtube's blocked at work. who's the reel on?
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Yi