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Carter Receives A New Year's Eve Ejection

Dec 31, 2008 6:28 PM EST

Vince Carter was ejected after arguing a call in the second quarter of Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons.

Carter was given a technical foul by official Derrick Stafford, then immediately given a second when he continued to argue.

Via Canadian Press

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Hamilton Unlikely To Return Against Nets

Dec 31, 2008 8:45 AM EST

Detroit guard Richard Hamilton isn't expected to return on Wednesday night when the team faces off against New Jersey.

Hamilton has already missed two games with a groin injury.

Via Detroit Free Press

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OKC's Acquisition Of Krstic Finalized

Dec 30, 2008 11:32 AM EST

Oklahoma City Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti announced today that the team's acquisition of center Nenad Krstic has been finalized.

The Thunder originally signed Krstic to an offer sheet on Dec. 22nd.

The transaction was finalized today when the New Jersey Nets declined to match the Thunder offer.

“We are pleased to be able to add Nenad to our organization,” said Presti. “He is someone that we feel helps this team both in the short and long term. We are excited that he will be a part of the Thunder as we continue to build our team here in Oklahoma City.”

Krstic (7-0, 213), the 24th overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft by the Nets, played four seasons in New Jersey appearing in 226 games. During that time he averaged 11.3 points and 5.7 rebounds in 27 minutes per contest.

The Serbian national had his best year in 2005-06 when he started 80 games for the Nets as a second year player. He averaged 13.5 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Krstic had his 2006-07 season cut short by a torn ACL in his left knee. Prior to the injury he was averaging 16.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest.

At the same time the team announced that it has waived center Steven Hill. Hill appeared in one game for the Thunder scoring two points and grabbing thee rebounds in two minutes.

Via Press Release

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Nets Dec 2008 Archive

  • Nets Pass, Krstic Officially Joins Thunder

    Press Release | Dec 30, 2008

    Sam Presti announced today that the team’s acquisition of center Nenad Krstic has been finalized.

  • Nets Send Williams To D-League

    Press Release | Dec 29, 2008

    New Jersey Nets' forward Sean Williams was assigned to the Colorado 14ers.

  • Brook Lopez Was Almost A Bobcat

    Star-Ledger | Dec 27, 2008

    The Bobcats nearly drafted center Brook Lopez, who ended up going to the Nets with the 10th pick, last June.

  • RealGM Recaps For Games On Tuesday, Dec. 23rd

    RealGM Staff Report | Dec 24, 2008

    The defending-champion Celtics continued their assault on history Tuesday night with their 19th straight victory, setting a new NBA history for the best start to a season in the process.

  • Nets Will Take Time To Decide About Krstic

    Star-Ledger | Dec 23, 2008

    The Nets will take their time deciding whether or not to match the offer the Thunder extended to Nenad Krstic.

  • Carter Not On Cleveland's Radar

    CBS Sports | Dec 21, 2008

    There have been rumors that the Cavaliers are interested in acquiring Vince Carter from the Nets, but Ken Berger of CBS Sports has reported that the rumors aren't true.

  • Questions Over Yi's Age Surface Again

    New York Post | Dec 21, 2008

    More questions have surfaced over the real age of Nets' forward Yi Jianlian.

  • Nets Won't Match OKC's Bid For Krstic

    Star-Ledger | Dec 20, 2008

    The Nets have seven days to decide whether or not to match the offer sheet that Nenad Krstic received from the Thunder on Friday night, but they aren't expected to do so.

  • Thorn: I Thought Kidd Would Retire With Nets

    Star Ledger | Dec 18, 2008

    The Nets are preparing to face Jason Kidd in New Jersey for the first time since he was traded last season.

  • Nuggets Like Williams, Dalembert, And Cook?

    Denver Post | Dec 15, 2008

    The Nuggets are looking to add depth in the frontcourt and reportedly are interested in New Jersey's Sean Williams, Philadelphia's Samuel Dalembert, and Orlando's Brian Cook.

  • Sean Williams Not Asking Out Of New Jersey, Yet

    Star Ledger | Dec 11, 2008

    Sean Williams has not found a home with the New Jersey Nets and has been frustrated with his lack of playing time.

  • East Riddled With First-Time All-Stars?

    Boston Globe | Dec 8, 2008

    The first All-Star voting results will be released on Thursday, and it is believed that the Eastern squad could riddled with first-time members.

  • Nets' Harris Nearly Untouchable?

    San Antonio Express-News | Dec 2, 2008

    The Nets enjoyed a breakout weekend from guard Devin Harris, and aren't regretting the Jason Kidd trade they swung with Dallas last season.

  • Harris And Roy Named NBA Players Of The Week

    Press Release | Dec 1, 2008

    The New Jersey Nets’ Devin Harris and the Portland Trail Blazers’ Brandon Roy today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week.