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Barring a major traffic jam, Rafer Alston should be able to get from his new place of business in New Jersey to the borough he grew up in a lot quicker than Vince Carter can get from downtown Orlando to his hometown of Daytona Beach .

EAST RUTHERFORD a ' The free agent negotiation period began at midnight with Netsa TM executives Rod Thorn and Kiki Vandeweghe on their phones, but not ringing any doorbells.

Every Sunday, we'll be updating the Nets' off-season with bits and pieces of information, gossip, etc.

Rafer Alston, who was dealt to New Jersey from Orlando in a five-player trade, grew up watching the Nets in the early 1980s.

"It's definitely tough. Those were two of the top guys who made the transition easier for me," Lopez said yesterday.

If there's one thing the Grizzlies have made clear in the aftermath of last week's draft, it's that this team still needs some backcourt depth and they plan to get it.

Here are the basics of what is the second biggest trade in Nets history, in terms salaries exchanged.

Last summer, the Nets were politely rebuffing inquiries about Vince Carter, not ready yet to part with their highest-paid and most impactful player as part of their plan to attract major free agents in 2010.

If the Nets decide to draft a point guard, they like North Carolina's Ty Lawson.

The New Jersey Nets have the 11th pick in the 2009 NBA draft and here is the top ten list of draft talent Nets should be thinking about... by Stephen Dyell 86 reads Rankings/List The New Jersey Nets have the 11th pick in the 2009 NBA draft and here is the top ten list of draft talent Nets should be thinking about.

Weekend clinic teaches 'basketball through education and education through basketball' By NICK KRUEGER 9:35 p.m., Friday, June 19, 2009 NAPLES - Wali Jones has seen what the dark side of being a professional athlete has done to talented, young kids.

Nets general manager Kiki Vandeweghe comments on this year's pre-draft workouts, Israeli forward Omri Casspi and the possibility of drafting another point guard.

At about 2:30 this afternoon, I noticed along the bottom of the screen on ESPNews that Nets guard Devin Harris would be on for an interview at 3:20... by Jersey 25 reads Sports At about 2:30 this afternoon, I noticed along the bottom of the screen on ESPNews that Nets guard Devin Harris would be on for an interview at 3:20. Like any good Nets fan ...

Count Devin Harris among the interested parties who wouldn't mind seeing the Nets draft a third point guard.

They all expect to be back in New Jersey for informal workouts in August. Some will, some won't. But the Nets right now are scattered in gyms around the countryand beyond.

As someone who was there when the Nets were awful , I hate seeing them on their current path.

The Nets already had begun talking about and poring over video of players they expect to be available with the No.

Is it too early to pay any attention to mock drafts? Duh. -The Draft Lottery won't be held til May 19.

Businessman and professional basketball Hall-of-Famer Dave Bing has been elected Detroit's newest mayor and will serve through the end of the year.

New Jersey Nets guard Keyon Dooling had successful surgery on Monday. The ninth-year pro underwent an arthroscopic procedure to clean out loose bodies in his right hip.