OT: Nets and Jazz working toward trade for Deron Williams

[Kontradiction]

Sources: New Jersey Nets near deal for Jazz PG Deron Williams - ESPN New York

The New Jersey Nets are trying to rebound from the disappointment of their failed pursuit of Carmelo Anthony by swinging a blockbuster trade for the Utah Jazz's Deron Williams before Thursday's 3 p.m. ET deadline, sources said on Wednesday.

The Nets and Jazz, sources said, are closing in on a multi-team trade that would send Williams to New Jersey, with the Nets' Derrick Favors and Devin Harris going to Utah.

Williams would be a very nice pick-up for the Nets. He would be a fantastic start to a rebuilding period for New Jersey. On top of that, it doesn't appear as if they're giving up way too much to get him (ala the Knicks with 'Melo).

 

[BradyManny]

Hmm, really didn't see that one coming. Good move for the Nets. They still aren't close to doing much of anything, but D Williams is a huge piece to build around.

 

[Kontradiction]

I'd look for the Nets to make a major push for Dwight Howard with Deron already in place in the next couple of seasons.

 

[BradyManny]

Makes some sense and would make them a threat.

I think the Celts should get in the mix for Howard - Pierce said himself at the AS game, he'd look good in green. Nate, JO & Sheed (not sure why his contract is still on the books, but at hoopshype it is) add up to about 20 million themselves, I don't see any of them here next year, so you'd have room.

I'd love to see them restructure KG in some way, I never really can figure out how those things work in the NBA - but he's the 3rd highest paid player in the NBA, and as good as he is, that is not good value.

 

[Kontradiction]

Aren't Ray Ray and Garnett coming off the books next season (or the season after)? If so, I'd let Allen walk and find a way to re-structure Garnett while trying to bring in Howard. There are going to be a lot of teams competing for his services, though. That includes L.A. if Bynum continues to get hurt every other week.

 

[DFlo]

Hmm, really didn't see that one coming. Good move for the Nets. They still aren't close to doing much of anything, but D Williams is a huge piece to build around.

The problem is noone knows if hes going to stay. If he doesn't then you traded away your whole team for a 2 year rental..