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Found June 25, 2009 on Red's Army: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Vince Carter,  Rafer Alston,  Tony Battie,  Courtney Lee,  Dwight Howard,  Rashard Lewis,  Jameer Nelson
TEAMS: New Jersey Nets,  Orlando Magic

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They're apparently looking to trade for Vince Carter.The New Jersey Nets are in serious talks with the Magic about a deal that will send Vince Carter to Orlando for Rafer Alston, Tony Battie and Courtney Lee, two league sources told ESPN.com.The talks have reached a point that a deal could be done by the end of the day Thursday, according to sources.The trade would give the Magic even more star power on their quest to win an NBA championship. The addition of Carter to a lineup that already consists of All-Star players Dwight Howard, Rashard Lewis and Jameer Nelson would make them the favorites to win the Eastern Conference title next year.I like how ESPN just declares things like that.  I beg to differ.  Vince Carter has never made anything better.  He's poison.  Yes, talent-wise he's be an improvement over Rafer Alston and Tony Battie.  But I think Courtney Lee has shown that he has balls... which is something VC can't say.  Vince will dominate the...
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