OT: Nets to get Vince Carter

Tennessee_Jet · 12-17-2004, 03:22 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=1948449

The New Jersey Nets and Toronto Raptors are in serious talks about a trade that would send Vince Carter to the Nets, several league sources told ESPN.com on Friday.

The Raptors would acquire Alonzo Mourning, Eric Williams, Aaron Williams and two first round draft picks in exchange for Carter. According to those same sources, the talks have moved to the point that they could be finalized before the end of the day.

All trades must be approved by the league office and players must pass physicals before they can become official. Carter is currently on the injured list with a strained left Achilles' tendon suffered last Friday and is to miss at least five games.

If the trade goes through, it would be the most serious indication yet that the Nets want to keep Jason Kidd and are willing to build a championship contender around him. After the offseason trades of Kenyon Martin and Kerry Kittles, Kidd expressed his displeasure with the direction the Nets were taking. However, with Carter on board, the Nets have a shot at moving back into contention.

According to one source, Kidd was briefed on the trade and thinks Carter will be a strong addition to the team.

A backcourt of Kidd, Carter and Richard Jefferson is a highlight reel waiting to happen. However the Nets will be very thin up front. After the trade, the Nets would have just Jason Collins, Brian Scalabrine and rookie Nenad Kristic to play on the front line. The move has more interesting implications for the Raptors. Both Aaron and Eric Williams are the type of players that Sam Mitchell is after. They are tough, blue collar guys who will play their hearts out. Mourning gives them some size at the five that they desperately need. However, it will be interesting to see how Mourning reacts to the trade.

He's been asking out of New Jersey all season because he wants to play for a contender. Whatever you think about this trade for Toronto, it's tough to say that it turns them into a playoff caliber team. Instead, the Raptors are trying to surround their star young player, Chris Bosh, with solid, veteran players who play the right way. The two first round picks should help them rebuild.

The Nets currently have in hand their own first round pick, the Sixers first round pick (top 8 protected) and the Clippers first rounder (top 14 protected). It wasn't clear immediately which picks would be headed to Toronto in the trade.

rmdw34 · 12-17-2004, 03:23 PM

One happy Nets fan here. However these are the big men remaining:

Collins, Veal, Kristic

Ouch.

brooklynjetfan · 12-17-2004, 03:56 PM

you mean there are Net fans?? Can't say I've ever met once in person, you certainly can't find them at Net home games.

Chrisrud · 12-17-2004, 04:28 PM

They used to be Knicks fans

124 · 12-17-2004, 04:29 PM

Nets fans are people who can't get Knicks season tickets.

Also, VC would just get hurt 15-20 games after being here. You know, like he does almost every season.

Chrisrud · 12-17-2004, 04:33 PM

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Originally posted by JetsFanInSec124@Dec 17 2004, 04:29 PM
Nets fans are people who can't get Knicks season tickets.

Also, VC would just get hurt 15-20 games after being here. You know, like he does almost every season.

I'd have taken him on the Knicks for a reasonable deal. Jeez it did not take much to get him.

Lawyers, Guns and Money · 12-17-2004, 04:43 PM

Do this and sign Malone

LockeJET · 12-17-2004, 04:43 PM

Its a done deal just pending league approval..I dont get it though, if they wanted to make a winner in New Jersey than why didnt they sign Kenyon Martin....

JumbalayaJet · 12-17-2004, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JetsFanInSec124@Dec 17 2004, 04:29 PM
Nets fans are people who can't get Knicks season tickets.

Also, VC would just get hurt 15-20 games after being here. You know, like he does almost every season.

Right. I used to go to MSG all the time. Saw the Redmen a bunch of times, some boxing, hockey games, concerts, even the Globetrotters. Maybe I'll get over there again in April. Looks like the circus will be paying an early visit again this year. Nope, never bothered to see the Knicks. <_<

His main problem isn't his health, but his attitude. That'll change on a good team.

daburghjet · 12-17-2004, 05:55 PM

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Originally posted by LockeJET@Dec 17 2004, 04:43 PM
I dont get it though, if they wanted to make a winner in New Jersey than why didnt they sign Kenyon Martin....

that is exactly what i was thinking. as long as ur paying a max contract y not a younger guy, who it seemed everyone on the team really liked.

Timmy® · 12-17-2004, 05:56 PM

Carter is a self centered sh!tbag. I wouldn't want him on my team. I certainly wouldn't pay to see him.

Jetsfan80 · 12-17-2004, 05:57 PM

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Originally posted by daburghjet+Dec 17 2004, 05:55 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (daburghjet @ Dec 17 2004, 05:55 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-LockeJET@Dec 17 2004, 04:43 PM
I dont get it though, if they wanted to make a winner in New Jersey than why didnt they sign Kenyon Martin....

that is exactly what i was thinking. as long as ur paying a max contract y not a younger guy, who it seemed everyone on the team really liked. [/b][/quote]
Well, the fact is, Vince kind of fell into their laps just now.

12-17-2004, 03:22 PM	#1
Tennessee_Jet Veteran Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 1,350	http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=1948449 The New Jersey Nets and Toronto Raptors are in serious talks about a trade that would send Vince Carter to the Nets, several league sources told ESPN.com on Friday. The Raptors would acquire Alonzo Mourning, Eric Williams, Aaron Williams and two first round draft picks in exchange for Carter. According to those same sources, the talks have moved to the point that they could be finalized before the end of the day. All trades must be approved by the league office and players must pass physicals before they can become official. Carter is currently on the injured list with a strained left Achilles' tendon suffered last Friday and is to miss at least five games. If the trade goes through, it would be the most serious indication yet that the Nets want to keep Jason Kidd and are willing to build a championship contender around him. After the offseason trades of Kenyon Martin and Kerry Kittles, Kidd expressed his displeasure with the direction the Nets were taking. However, with Carter on board, the Nets have a shot at moving back into contention. According to one source, Kidd was briefed on the trade and thinks Carter will be a strong addition to the team. A backcourt of Kidd, Carter and Richard Jefferson is a highlight reel waiting to happen. However the Nets will be very thin up front. After the trade, the Nets would have just Jason Collins, Brian Scalabrine and rookie Nenad Kristic to play on the front line. The move has more interesting implications for the Raptors. Both Aaron and Eric Williams are the type of players that Sam Mitchell is after. They are tough, blue collar guys who will play their hearts out. Mourning gives them some size at the five that they desperately need. However, it will be interesting to see how Mourning reacts to the trade. He's been asking out of New Jersey all season because he wants to play for a contender. Whatever you think about this trade for Toronto, it's tough to say that it turns them into a playoff caliber team. Instead, the Raptors are trying to surround their star young player, Chris Bosh, with solid, veteran players who play the right way. The two first round picks should help them rebuild. The Nets currently have in hand their own first round pick, the Sixers first round pick (top 8 protected) and the Clippers first rounder (top 14 protected). It wasn't clear immediately which picks would be headed to Toronto in the trade.

12-17-2004, 03:23 PM	#2
rmdw34 Veteran Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 209	One happy Nets fan here. However these are the big men remaining: Collins, Veal, Kristic Ouch.

12-17-2004, 03:56 PM	#3
brooklynjetfan Veteran Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 303	you mean there are Net fans?? Can't say I've ever met once in person, you certainly can't find them at Net home games.

12-17-2004, 04:28 PM	#4
Chrisrud Veteran Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,279	They used to be Knicks fans

12-17-2004, 04:29 PM	#5
124 All Pro Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 7,961	Nets fans are people who can't get Knicks season tickets. Also, VC would just get hurt 15-20 games after being here. You know, like he does almost every season.

12-17-2004, 04:43 PM	#7
Lawyers, Guns and Money Veteran Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Greenwich Village, NY Posts: 2,229	Do this and sign Malone

12-17-2004, 04:43 PM	#8
LockeJET pooping, but thinking of you! Hall of Fame Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 15,957	Its a done deal just pending league approval..I dont get it though, if they wanted to make a winner in New Jersey than why didnt they sign Kenyon Martin....

12-17-2004, 05:56 PM	#11
Timmy® JI's own Reverend Jim. Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 23,469	Carter is a self centered sh!tbag. I wouldn't want him on my team. I certainly wouldn't pay to see him.