Offseason Movement: The team traded Richard Jefferson to Milwaukee for Yi Jianlian and Bobby Simmons, and both players figure to play a prominent role this season. The Nets are rebuilding with an eye on the summer of 2010 when LeBron James (and a few other stars) might be hitting the free agent market. Last summer, the team elected to re-sign Vince Carter, a decision they're certainly regretting now.
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The Scores Report:
PLAYERS:
LeBron James,
Richard Jefferson,
Yi Jianlian,
Bobby Simmons,
Vince Carter
TEAMS: New Jersey Nets, Cleveland Cavaliers
TEAMS: New Jersey Nets, Cleveland Cavaliers
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