SB Nation New York - Nets Offseason: Williams Agrees To Stay With Brooklyn Netshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48977/ny-fave.png2012-09-12T19:55:00-04:00http://newyork.sbnation.com/rss/stream/27565102012-09-12T19:55:00-04:002012-09-12T19:55:00-04:00Andray Blatche Signing: Brooklyn Nets Ink Forward
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<p>The Brooklyn <a href="https://www.netsdaily.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Nets</a> have signed former <a href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Washington Wizards</a> forward <span>Andray Blatche</span>, general manager Billy King announced on Wednesday. The deal is believed to be a one-year, non-guaranteed contract that will pay Blatche slightly over $1.1 million if he is on the roster for the entire season.</p>
<p>The Wizards used the amnesty clause to release Blatche and the remaining three years and $23 million of his contract in July. Blatche had an up and down career in Washington, showing promise at times and frustrating play at others. The forward averaged career highs of 16.8 points and 8.2 rebounds per game during the 2010-11 season, but saw his numbers dip to 8.5 ppg and 5.8 rpg in only 26 games last year.</p>
<p>Blatche, a seven year veteran out of South Kent High School (South Kent, CT), brings the Nets roster to 14 players and offers them frontcourt depth behind <span>Brook Lopez</span> and <span>Kris Humphries</span>.</p>
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https://newyork.sbnation.com/brooklyn-nets/2012/9/12/3323762/nba-free-agency-2012-brooklyn-nets-andray-blatcheJeff Briggs2012-07-11T07:30:46-04:002012-07-11T07:30:46-04:00Deron Williams Signing: Brooklyn Nets, Williams Make It Official
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<p>NBA teams can officially sign free agents Wednesday. The Brooklyn <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-jersey-nets">Nets</a> wasted no time announcing their most important signing, <span>Deron Williams</span>. The three-time NBA All-Star, 28, has inked a deal reported to be worth $98 million over five years, and will be the centerpiece of the franchise as it moves from New Jersey to the new Barclays Center in Brooklyn.</p>
<p>"We are obviously thrilled that Deron will lead the Nets into our new home in Brooklyn," said King. "Deron is in my opinion the top point guard in the NBA. With his leadership and guidance on and off the court, the fans of Brooklyn should be proud."</p>
<p>Williams played in 55 games last season, averaging a career-high 21 points per game to go along with 8.7 assists.</p>
<p>"I am really excited to be able to officially say that Brooklyn is home," said Williams. "It is an incredible time to play in Brooklyn and to be a part of this organization, the first sports team to call Brooklyn home in over 50 years. I believe in the team and what we are going to be able to accomplish on the court, as well as in the community. My family and I have come to know New York and the more we do, the more we love it. I look forward to going to London to represent the United States in the Olympics and then coming back to Brooklyn to open Barclays Center."</p>
<p>Williams is a member of Team USA, which will represent the U.S. in the Olympics this summer in London.</p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-jersey-nets/2012/7/11/3151109/deron-williams-signing-brooklyn-nets-barclays-center-nba-free-agencyEd Valentine2012-07-03T19:22:48-04:002012-07-03T19:22:48-04:00Deron Williams Extension: Williams, Nets Reportedly Agree To 5-Year, $100 Million Deal
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<p>The Brooklyn <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-jersey-nets">Nets</a> have reportedly <a target="_blank" href="http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/03/deron-williams-to-stay-with-nets-lead-them-into-brooklyn/">agreed to a 5-year, $98-million contract extension</a> with star point guard <span>Deron Williams</span> </p>
<p>Williams himself tweeted "Made a very tough decision today...." and then posted a picture of the Brooklyn Nets logo (<a href="https://twitter.com/DeronWilliams/status/220291777238798336" target="_blank">via Williams' Twitter</a>).</p>
<p>Williams had been deciding between a return home to Texas with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/">Dallas Mavericks</a> or staying with the Nets and signing an extension. Ultimately, he chose to stay with Brooklyn, which has been trying to stockpile some talent to surround the point guard. The Nets recently traded for <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Hawks</a> guard <span>Joe Johnson</span>, re-signed forward <span>Gerald Wallace</span> and reached an agreement with Bosnian forward Mirza Teletovic.</p>
<p>Last season for the Nets, Williams averaged 21 points, 8.7 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game in 55 games.</p>
<p><i>For more on the Nets, please be sure to visit our blog <a href="http://netsdaily.com/">Nets Daily</a> for all the latest news and updates.</i></p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-jersey-nets/2012/7/3/3135925/deron-williams-extension-brooklyn-nets-5-year-100-millionPat Johnston2012-07-03T09:59:20-04:002012-07-03T09:59:20-04:00Deron Williams Free Agency Rumors: Mavericks Resigned To Losing Williams?
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<p><span>Deron Williams</span> met with both the Brooklyn <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-jersey-nets">Nets</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/">Dallas Mavericks</a> on Monday, and from the reports coming out of those meetings it seems like the Mavericks are resigned to Williams choosing to stay in Brooklyn as the Nets open the Barclays Center.</p>
<p>One report indicated that <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hoopsworld.com/daily-nba-news">Dallas owner Mark Cuban did not even attend</a> the franchise's meeting with Williams. [<a target="_blank" href="http://www.cbssports.com/nba/story/19467299/nets-hawks-look-like-winners-while-dwight-howards-left-holding-the-bag">via Ken Berger of CBS Sports</a>]</p>
<p>That would be a sure sign that the Mavericks are not expecting to land Williams. As would the fact that a source called the meeting a "wasted trip."</p>
<p>Thus, the news appears to be getting better and better for Brooklyn. The Nets <a target="_blank" href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/new-jersey-nets/2012/6/14/3084983/gerald-wallace-free-agency-brooklyn-nets-news-rumors">have agreed to a deal</a> for star shooting guard <span>Joe Johnson</span>. It now appears <a target="_blank" href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-knicks/2012/5/22/3036681/dwight-howard-trade-rumors-2012-dwightmare-the-sequel-again-feature">they are very much in play</a> for <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/">Orlando Magic</a> center Dwight Howard. Now Williams, the reason for all of the frenzied activity in the first place, seems headed to Brooklyn along with the Nets franchise.</p>
<p>If all three of these dominoes fall into place could life get any better, Nets fans?</p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-jersey-nets/2012/7/3/3134643/deron-williams-free-agency-rumors-dallas-mavericks-brooklyn-nets-dwight-howard-joe-johnsonEd Valentine2012-07-02T23:02:47-04:002012-07-02T23:02:47-04:00Deron Williams Free Agency Rumors: Nets Hope To Have Decision Within 24-48 Hours
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<p><span>Deron Williams</span> met with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-jersey-nets">New Jersey Nets</a> on Monday. Sources told Yahoo! Sports that the Nets had a "good" meeting with the point guard, and that the organization hopes to have a decision from the unrestricted free agent <a href="https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo/status/219984722368012288" target="_blank">within the next 24-48 hours</a>.</p>
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<p>Nets had a "good" meeting with their free agent PG Deron Williams and are hoping to have a decision within next 24-48 hours, sources told Y!</p>
— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) <a data-datetime="2012-07-03T02:43:39+00:00" href="https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo/status/219984722368012288">July 3, 2012</a>
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<p>The Nets have made major moves to surround Williams with talent. On Sunday they locked down <span>Gerald Wallace</span> for four years, and on Monday they picked up <span>Joe Johnson</span> in a trade with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Atlanta Hawks</a>. The Nets had to give up <a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/new-jersey-nets/2012/7/2/3132830/joe-johnson-trade-brooklyn-nets-lottery-pick-anthony-morrow-jordan-farmar-deshawn-stevenson/in/2849024" target="_blank">five players and a first-round pick</a> in the deal, but they were able to retain <span>Marshon Brooks</span> and <span>Gerald Green</span>.</p>
<p><i>For more on the Nets, please be sure to visit our blog <a href="http://netsdaily.com/">Nets Daily</a> for all the latest news and updates.</i></p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-jersey-nets/2012/7/2/3134035/deron-williams-free-agency-rumors-decision-new-jersey-netsLouis Bien2012-07-01T18:59:18-04:002012-07-01T18:59:18-04:00Deron Williams Free Agency Rumors: Nets PG To Meet With Mavericks First On Monday
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<p>Brooklyn <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-jersey-nets" class="sbn-auto-link">Nets</a> free agent point guard <span>Deron Williams</span> will meet with the <a href="https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Dallas Mavericks</a> first on Monday, according to a report (<a target="_blank" href="http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/8120406/2012-nba-free-agency-deron-williams-meet-dallas-mavericks-brooklyn-nets">via ESPN</a>).</p>
<p>While the Mavericks will get the first crack at Williams Monday afternoon, the Nets will reportedly meet with him on Monday evening. The Nets can offer Williams a longer deal worth more money. However, the Dallas pitch includes the opportunity to play at home and for a recent NBA Champion.</p>
<p>The Nets will attempt to strengthen their pitch to keep Williams by trying to surrounding him with talent. Brooklyn is in contention with the <a href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Lakers</a> and <a href="https://www.thedreamshake.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Rockets</a> to land <a href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Orlando Magic</a> center <span>Dwight Howard</span>. As the Howard deal could take some time, the Nets are also reaching out to the <a href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Hawks</a>, Rockets and <a href="https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Grizzlies</a> for other talent options through a trade.</p>
<p><i>For more on the Nets, please be sure to visit our blog <a href="http://netsdaily.com/">Nets Daily</a> for all the latest news and updates.</i></p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-jersey-nets/2012/7/1/3130773/deron-williams-nba-free-agency-rumors-2012-dallas-mavericks-brooklyn-netsPat Johnston2012-07-01T16:27:50-04:002012-07-01T16:27:50-04:00Brooklyn Nets Should Wait For Dwight Howard (Again)
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<p>The Brooklyn <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-jersey-nets">Nets</a> want to arrive in their sparkling new arena with a playoff caliber team and that means giving the (hopefully soon to be) re-signed <span>Deron Williams</span> more talent than he had last season. What Williams and GM Billy King hopefully realize is they can accomplish that goal without blowing up their chances of signing <span>Dwight Howard</span> as a free agent in the summer of 2013.</p>
<p>It means adding a healthy <span>Brook Lopez</span> to a lineup of Williams, MarShon Brooks, <span>Gerald Wallace</span> and a power forward to be named later.</p>
<p>It also means not taking on the roughly $90 million owed to <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Atlanta Hawks</a> guard <span>Joe Johnson</span> over the next four seasons or overpaying <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/">Memphis Grizzlies</a> free agent guard <span>O.J. Mayo</span>. Both of those deals would likely prevent the Nets from bringing in Howard on a max contract this time next year.</p>
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<p>In addition to losing the chance to bring Howard to Brooklyn, giving big money to a guard will also likely spell the end of the Nets pursuit of unrestricted free agent <span>Gerald Green</span>. The high flying Green was one of the few bright spots for the Nets during their final season in New Jersey and at 26, he's still young enough to still improve his overall game.</p>
<p>Unless King is confident he can still make a trade for Howard work with Johnson/Mayo in the fold or Williams tells him it's the only way he will sign a new deal, he should stay far, far away. As owner Mikhail Prokhorov said from the moment he arrived on the scene, the plan is very simple: playoffs first, then a title. Brooklyn can make the playoffs with or without Johnson and Mayo, but their ticket to a title is only going to get punched if they can bring Howard to town.</p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-jersey-nets/2012/7/1/3130416/nba-trade-rumors-2012-dwight-howard-brooklyn-nets-joe-johnson-deron-williamsRyan Jones2012-06-30T15:49:35-04:002012-06-30T15:49:35-04:00Deron Williams Free Agency Rumors: Jason Kidd Will Join Same Team, According To Report
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<p>Free agent point guard <span>Jason Kidd</span> is set to sign with the same team as <span>Deron Williams</span> according to a report from <a target="_blank" href="http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/8116596/2012-nba-free-agency-deron-williams-meet-brooklyn-nets-dallas-mavericks-reps-monday-source-says">Ric Bucher of ESPN. </a></p>
<p>Williams will meet with representatives from both the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/">Dallas Mavericks</a> and the Brooklyn <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-jersey-nets">Nets</a> on Monday, and would like to make a decision before July 7, when he heads to camp in preparation for the 2012 Olympics in London.</p>
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<p>Williams and Kidd were set to play golf together in The Hamptons this weekend, and Kidd recently purchased a home in East Hampton as well. Kidd was the starting point guard for the Nets from 2001 to 2008, including when they went to the NBA Finals in 2002 and 2003.</p>
<p>According to Bucher, a source close to both players said that Kidd and Williams have already agreed to play for the Nets, while another said Williams is still torn. The Nets entire rebuilding plan as they enter their first season is Brooklyn is, of course, built around getting Williams to stay with the team.</p>
<p><i>-- For more on Deron Williams' offeseason, check back to this SB Nation New York <a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/2012/5/1/2992469/deron-williams-free-agency-brooklyn-nets-offseason-2012-bill-king-brook-lopez">StoryStream</a>. Meanwhile, for more on the Brooklyn Nets visit the SB Nation blog <a href="http://www.netsdaily.com/">Nets Daily</a>.</i></p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-jersey-nets/2012/6/30/3128502/deron-williams-free-agency-rumors-jason-kidd-nets-mavericksKen DeCelles