Nets Continue Four-Game Western Trip
The Lakers look for a seventh consecutive victory overall and against the Nets on Friday night at Staples Center.
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The Lakers look for a seventh consecutive victory overall and against the Nets on Friday night at Staples Center.
Steve Nash had 23 points and 16 assists, Vince Carter also scored 23 points, and the Phoenix Suns erased a 15-point, fourth-quarter deficit to beat the New Jersey Nets 118-109 in overtime on Wednesday night.
The New Jersey Nets continue to be discussed as a possible landing spot for three-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony. Coach Avery Johnson, though, doesn't see his lineup changing during the team's upcoming road trip.
After hearing Carmelo Anthony express public doubts over the Knicks' desire and need for him, Amar'e Stoudemire reached out to tell the Nuggets star that he "wants him in New York."
After months of constant trade speculation surrounding Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets fans have pretty much accepted the notion the All-Star forward will soon be leaving. Harder to digest is the realization he might be taking hometown hero Chauncey Billups with him.
Carmelo Anthony won't be leaving the Denver Nuggets anytime soon. After all, the Miami Heat are coming to town Thursday night and he doesn't want to miss a showdown with LeBron James & Co.
Listening to Nets coach Avery Johnson, the monster deal to bring Carmelo Anthony from Denver to New Jersey might be on hold.
With rumors swirling that half his team was going to be traded in a megadeal for Denver Nuggets three-time All Star Carmelo Anthony, New Jersey Nets coach Avery Johnson simply told his players to ignore the speculation — for now.
A day after reports the Nets were closing in on a deal for the Denver Nuggets' All-Star forward, Carmelo Anthony said he doesn't see himself heading to New Jersey anytime soon.
If the reports are true, Carmelo is agreeable to joining Newark Nets and playing with Brook Lopez, Rip Hamilton and Chauncey Billups. What made Carmelo change his mind? Why do the Nets make sense?
Chauncey Billups has grown so immune to the constantly swirling trade rumors involving Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony that he simply tunes out the chatter. Even when his own name surfaces.
The Nets are closing in on a deal to bring Carmelo Anthony to New Jersey. Talks on a three-team trade with the Denver Nuggets and Detroit Pistons are "advancing," a person with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press on Sunday.
Chris Douglas-Roberts scored 24 points against his former teammates to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 115-92 victory over the New Jersey Nets.
Rashard Lewis had 16 points and a season-high 13 rebounds Friday night, and the Washington Wizards raced out to an early 18-point lead before cruising to a 97-77 victory over the .New Jersey Nets.
Two days after ending a five-game losing streak, the Nets will try to avoid a fifth consecutive road loss when they take on the Washington Wizards on Friday night.
