"Raptors reportedly trade Carter to Nets "

baggio248 · 12-17-2004, 04:05 PM

Maybe now he'll be happy....

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The New Jersey Nets and Toronto Raptors have agreed on a trade that would send Vince Carter to New Jersey, according to a broadcast report.

The report, citing unnamed league sources, said the Raptors have acquired Alonzo Mourning, Eric Williams, Aaron Williams and two first-round draft picks in exchange for Carter, who had been unhappy playing in Toronto.

The N.Y. Daily News reports the two first-round picks going to Toronto were acquired in the off-season Kenyon Martin trade.

According to NBA protocol, all trades must be approved by the league office and all players must pass physicals before the deal becomes official.

Carter, averaging 15.9 points per game this season, is currently on the injured list with a strained left Achilles tendon.

He was hurt in the first minute of the second half in Toronto's 90-86 overtime loss at Detroit on Wednesday.

"It's just something that's been bothering me for three years,'' Carter said. "I want to let it settle down and get better instead of having it nag me.''

A Carter trade to New Jersey would be a strong indication (especially to point guard Jason Kidd) that the Nets are committed to winning this season.

BrewMaster · 12-17-2004, 04:16 PM

damn, that is going to be one interesting back court. but can he pass a physical while injured?

kei2 · 12-18-2004, 01:29 AM

Wow two teams I don't think have a shot making a move. Kidd plus Carter doesn't necessarily equal wins. NJ wouldn't exactly be bringing in a proven winner. I'll hold back my enthusiasm until they hoist a trophy.

cheapchinese · 12-18-2004, 01:34 AM

wow.. V.C's traded....
i always pictured him retired as a raptor...
kinda sucks that no players has loyalty to their team anymore...
anyhoo... it'll be interesting to see him play for the nets

RoniMan · 12-18-2004, 01:35 AM

i thought zo retired?

kei2 · 12-18-2004, 01:36 AM

I think a few players are loyal to their teams. Garnett and Duncan I cannot imagine on other teams. (But then again, I thought certain players like McGrady would stay put and they didn't...) Also, players don't always have a say in where they go.

raimin · 12-18-2004, 04:03 AM

not that big of a deal, vince needs the ball in his hands kinda player, won't mesh with kidd, mebbe vince can get back to the vince carter from like 5 years ago

GraingerGuy · 12-18-2004, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by RoniMan

i thought zo retired?

Nope.....he came back. He's trying again.

kei2 · 12-18-2004, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by raimin

vince needs the ball in his hands kinda player, won't mesh with kidd

Yeah I was thinking that too. Kidd does get his teammates some breakaway dunks, so Carter will get some face time, but I don't think it will really improve the team. Carter will have decent numbers, but I think that can be deceiving. The Nets are, after all, the team that catapulted Richard Jefferson to extremely overrated star status just because of their fast break style.

whitak24 · 12-18-2004, 01:52 PM

richard jefferson is one of the most overrated players in the NBA.

i don't really see how carter is going to help NJ that much....an injury-prone jumpshooter who is afraid to take it in the lane and can't play defense. that would be an asset to any ballclub.

it seems that the nets got a pretty good deal on him though.

cheapchinese · 12-18-2004, 02:44 PM

i guess injuries had gotten into his head...
because i remember the good all days.. when he would charge into the lane, and dunk over peoples head

ialsohaveadream · 12-18-2004, 03:57 PM

Thanks, Cheapchinese, for giving someone (but not me) an excuse to post that picture of Vince dunking over that 7 footer when he was playing for Team USA.

raimin · 12-20-2004, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ialsohaveadream

Thanks, Cheapchinese, for giving someone (but not me) an excuse to post that picture of Vince dunking over that 7 footer when he was playing for Team USA.

here you go, dunking over the frenchie

and he was 7' 2"

ialsohaveadream · 12-20-2004, 06:28 AM

Vicious. I love that picture. Vince is still as frail as a 10 year old schoolgirl, but that was a great dunk.

To me, the more important aspect of this trade is that somehow Alonzo might get back to the Heat somehow. I just want the guy back in Miami to play like 10 minutes a game, give Shaq a breather, and help us get deep into the playoffs.

bachviet · 12-20-2004, 07:53 AM

The good old USA basketball team...

kei2 · 12-20-2004, 02:50 PM

Yeah the one that came after the GREAT old USA basketball team.

bachviet · 12-20-2004, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kei2

Yeah the one that came after the GREAT old USA basketball team.

Hehehe that's why I used the term "USA basketball team" instead of "Dream Team".

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12-18-2004, 01:29 AM	#3
kei2 Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,102	Wow two teams I don't think have a shot making a move. Kidd plus Carter doesn't necessarily equal wins. NJ wouldn't exactly be bringing in a proven winner. I'll hold back my enthusiasm until they hoist a trophy.

12-18-2004, 01:34 AM	#4
cheapchinese I love free! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: LA, California Posts: 2,998	wow.. V.C's traded.... i always pictured him retired as a raptor... kinda sucks that no players has loyalty to their team anymore... anyhoo... it'll be interesting to see him play for the nets

12-18-2004, 01:35 AM	#5
RoniMan Admiral Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Temple City, CA Posts: 5,140	i thought zo retired?

12-18-2004, 01:36 AM	#6
kei2 Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,102	I think a few players are loyal to their teams. Garnett and Duncan I cannot imagine on other teams. (But then again, I thought certain players like McGrady would stay put and they didn't...) Also, players don't always have a say in where they go.

12-18-2004, 04:03 AM	#7
raimin Captain Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: san francisco Posts: 1,627	not that big of a deal, vince needs the ball in his hands kinda player, won't mesh with kidd, mebbe vince can get back to the vince carter from like 5 years ago

12-18-2004, 01:52 PM	#10
whitak24 easily amused Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: my office Posts: 9,781	richard jefferson is one of the most overrated players in the NBA. i don't really see how carter is going to help NJ that much....an injury-prone jumpshooter who is afraid to take it in the lane and can't play defense. that would be an asset to any ballclub. it seems that the nets got a pretty good deal on him though.

12-18-2004, 02:44 PM	#11
cheapchinese I love free! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: LA, California Posts: 2,998	i guess injuries had gotten into his head... because i remember the good all days.. when he would charge into the lane, and dunk over peoples head

12-18-2004, 03:57 PM	#12
ialsohaveadream Fleet Admiral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: FL Posts: 8,077	Thanks, Cheapchinese, for giving someone (but not me) an excuse to post that picture of Vince dunking over that 7 footer when he was playing for Team USA.

12-20-2004, 06:28 AM	#14
ialsohaveadream Fleet Admiral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: FL Posts: 8,077	Vicious. I love that picture. Vince is still as frail as a 10 year old schoolgirl, but that was a great dunk. To me, the more important aspect of this trade is that somehow Alonzo might get back to the Heat somehow. I just want the guy back in Miami to play like 10 minutes a game, give Shaq a breather, and help us get deep into the playoffs.

12-20-2004, 02:50 PM	#16
kei2 Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,102	Yeah the one that came after the GREAT old USA basketball team.

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