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May 22, 2007

What Would Bruce Do?

Carter-NetsLogo.jpgAs NJ Nets owner Bruce Ratner is set to pull the trigger and seize people's homes to build a new arena for the team in Prospect Heights, the big decision he's facing is whether or not to sign Vince Carter.

NY Daily News, Out of Nets' league

Owner Bruce Ratner said during the season he would be willing to pay a luxury tax penalty, but Thorn suggested the Nets may only be willing to go so far to bring back Carter.

NY Post, WINCING AT THOUGHT OF VINCE RETURN

Note to Bruce Ratner: Unless you feel Wince's knee(s) will return to near 100-percent effectiveness, he appears to be a high-risk free agent (assuming he opts out) on a downward spiral.

The Bergen Record, Carter set to test free agency market

Although owner Bruce Ratner said he will pay luxury tax to keep Carter, Thorn doesn't want to overpay because he has other moves to make. The Nets can extend Nenad Krstic's contract by Oct. 31, want to re-sign Mikki Moore and will look outside to "to get stronger" inside. Richard Jefferson, who was not here Monday for personal reasons, could be packaged for a big man if Carter is re-signed.

Posted by lumi at May 22, 2007 7:37 AM