MagicBizkit87 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 The New Jersey Nets are in serious talks with the Magic about a deal that will send Vince Carter to Orlando for Rafer Alston, Tony Battie and Courtney Lee, two league sources told ESPN.com. The talks have reached a point that a deal could be done by the end of the day Thursday, according to sources. The trade would give the Magic even more star power on their quest to win an NBA championship. The addition of Carter to a lineup that already consists of All-Star players Dwight Howard, Rashard Lewis and Jameer Nelson would make them the favorites to win the Eastern Conference title next year. As for the Nets, the move is a cost-cutting measure. Both Alston and Battie are in the last year of their contracts, and trading for them would shave $16.5 million off New Jersey's roster in the summer of 2010 and put the Nets well below the salary cap. The deal, if completed, would also give the Nets a young, promising shooting guard in Lee. Chad Ford covers the NBA and NBA draft for ESPN Insider. http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4287197 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 This has to be about $$, Magic do not need another soft jump shooter that doesn't play defense.....if true, bad move for the Magic IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicBizkit87 Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 I wish we wouldn't trade Courtney Lee, but add J.J. Redick instead, and add some extra money as well. I just don't want to see Lee get traded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicBizkit87 Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 This has to be about $$, Magic do not need another soft jump shooter that doesn't play defense.....if true, bad move for the Magic IMO. This probably means Hedo is gone, and Marcin Gortat hopefully will be brought back. If not we'll look at the likes of Rasheed, and McDyess as well. PG Jameer SG Carter SF Shard PF Gortat/Sheed/McDyess C Dwight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PS17 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 DO IT NETS!!!!!!!!! God, I've wanted Carter gone for a while now. Plus, C. Lee is a very good young player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 This probably means Hedo is gone, and Marcin Gortat hopefully will be brought back. If not we'll look at the likes of Rasheed, and McDyess as well. PG Jameer SG Carter SF Shard PF Gortat/Sheed/McDyess C Dwight Sheed or McDyess will be nasty, don't see it happening though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KudosForND Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Magic do this Im gonna be really pissed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicBizkit87 Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 Sheed or McDyess will be nasty, don't see it happening though. McDyess is likely, because he's probably going to be cheap, and after getting Carter we'll most likely go to the cheap route when it comes to PF. Marcin Gortat is probably my first choice though. If Sheed realizes he's not worth anything more then the MLE then I can really see us trying to get him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstantClassic Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I will be so ****ing pissed off if they trade Courtney Lee. I will really lose faith in this organization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicBizkit87 Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 The Magic have to try and make the trade with J.J. Redick instead of Lee. Add any kind of money, I just don't want to see this guy, Courtney Lee anywhere but Orlando. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I will be so ****ing pissed off if they trade Courtney Lee. I will really lose faith in this organization. I agree, thought the Magic got rid of the monkey's running the show. If this deal is true, its horrible IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Now I have absolutely no reason to watch the NETS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyjunc Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 The Magic have to try and make the trade with J.J. Redick instead of Lee. Add any kind of money, I just don't want to see this guy, Courtney Lee anywhere but Orlando. I will not follow the Nets anymore if they acquire Redick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstantClassic Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 The revised deal has Ryan Anderson in it. I still don't want to lose CLEE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I will not follow the Nets anymore if they acquire Redick. Its clear they're not trying to put a winning product on the court, its all about $$$. Im done wasting my time watching them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 McDyess is likely, because he's probably going to be cheap, and after getting Carter we'll most likely go to the cheap route when it comes to PF. Marcin Gortat is probably my first choice though. If Sheed realizes he's not worth anything more then the MLE then I can really see us trying to get him. The revised deal has Ryan Anderson in it. I still don't want to lose CLEE There's your PF.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicBizkit87 Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 Its clear they're not trying to put a winning product on the court, its all about $$$. Im done wasting my time watching them. Is it possible that neither the Magic fans, and Nets fans like this deal? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Is it possible that neither the Magic fans, and Nets fans like this deal? lol I was disgusted when they traded Richard Jefferson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicBizkit87 Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 There's your PF.... I didn't even know his name until it was mentioned he was in the trade. Although I just looked at his stats, and they're impressive. Plus he's only 21. They made this trade a little better with the addition of him. I still will miss Courtney Lee though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicBizkit87 Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 I was disgusted when they traded Richard Jefferson. The Nets are just waiting for the offseason next year. They are drooling over the chances of having any of the following on their team next season. Lebron Wade Amare Bosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I didn't even know his name until it was mentioned he was in the trade. Although I just looked at his stats, and they're impressive. Plus he's only 21. They made this trade a little better with the addition of him. I still will miss Courtney Lee though. Yep, but no way will the Nets give Carter away without getting a scorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Nets are trying to cut expenses until they get to brooklyn- if they ever get to brooklyn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I wish we wouldn't trade Courtney Lee, but add J.J. Redick instead, and add some extra money as well. I just don't want to see Lee get traded. No offense, but J.J. Redick ain't ****. I won't do this trade if I was Orlando. They pick up a huge contract and they let go one of their future bright players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicBizkit87 Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 Here is the updated trade, for those who didn't know: Magic Get: SG Vince Carter PF Ryan Anderson Nets Get: SG Courtney Lee PG Rafer Alston PF Tony Battie From reading Anderson's stats, I see he's got a nice 3 point shot (.365%). I guess with the way Pietrus played in the playoffs, is why were thinking of sending Courtney Lee. The Magic are known to trade players that haven't reached their prime yet. See Ben Wallace, and Chucky Atkins to Detroit for Grant Hill. That turned out wonderful for us... LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Courtney Lee has to stick one of the best players in the game. Stuff like that will get him better. Vince Carter is passed his prime. This will only hurt the Magic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Courtney Lee has to stick one of the best players in the game. Stuff like that will get him better. Vince Carter is passed his prime. This will only hurt the Magic. Totally agree, and they'll lose Turkalou (spelling). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstantClassic Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Here is the updated trade, for those who didn't know: Magic Get: SG Vince Carter PF Ryan Anderson Nets Get: SG Courtney Lee PG Rafer Alston PF Tony Battie From reading Anderson's stats, I see he's got a nice 3 point shot (.365%). I guess with the way Pietrus played in the playoffs, is why were thinking of sending Courtney Lee. The Magic are known to trade players that haven't reached their prime yet. See Ben Wallace, and Chucky Atkins to Detroit for Grant Hill. That turned out wonderful for us... LOL Nelson VC Lewis Anderson Superman Pietrus still comes off the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PS17 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Totally agree, and they'll lose Turkalou (spelling). Turkoglu. Nets, do it!!!! Nothing negative that can come out of this. Lee is a stud, Alston is a good player. Carter is way past his prime, and NJ is obviously not going anywhere with him. Not to mention the cap, and getting rid of the huge contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Believe it or not, I think the Nets can compete for a playoff spot in about two years. Devin Harris, Courtney Lee, and Brook Lopez. They need to acquire someone else, tho. I like their youth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicBizkit87 Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 Nelson VC Lewis Anderson Superman Pietrus still comes off the bench. Yeah, and keep in mind we still have our MLE, so we could really look into getting Gortat back on this team, or maybe even sign Rasheed Wallace like I said. Then we could have Anderson, and Pietrus coming off the bench. I'm gonna miss Courtney Lee a hell of a lot, but Ryan Anderson makes this deal a little bit better for us to chew on, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Yeah, and keep in mind we still have our MLE, so we could really look into getting Gortat back on this team, or maybe even sign Rasheed Wallace like I said. Then we could have Anderson, and Pietrus coming off the bench. I'm gonna miss Courtney Lee a hell of a lot, but Ryan Anderson makes this deal a little bit better for us to chew on, I guess. You gotta look in the long run too, brotha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicBizkit87 Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 You gotta look in the long run too, brotha. Well two of the best couple of players on the Magic are young players. See Dwight Howard, and Jameer Nelson, so we aren't becoming an old team. Dwight Howard got us to the Finals, and his offensive game isn't a finished product yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Well two of the best couple of players on the Magic are young players. See Dwight Howard, and Jameer Nelson, so we aren't becoming an old team. Dwight Howard got us to the Finals, and his offensive game isn't a finished product yet. I agree, however, Lee did a lot of dirty work throughout the playoffs. Sticking teams best players. I don't think Orlando will be a better defensive team. I think people underrate Tony Battie's defensive ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstantClassic Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I agree, however, Lee did a lot of dirty work throughout the playoffs. Sticking teams best players. I don't think Orlando will be a better defensive team. I think people underrate Tony Battie's defensive ability. Lee was out a whole series..but I still want him here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Lee was out a whole series..but I still want him here. What series was that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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