EDUARDO NAJERA NEWS
Forget Kobe or Lebron: Apparently Eddie Najera is the league's MVP
March 03, 2008 by
Legend of Cecilio Guante
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As someone in the business of marketing, I got to give a hat tip to whoever is in charge of hyping up Eduardo Najera. That guy (or gal) deserves a huge raise.
If you're like me and have watched the Nuggets a few times over the past couple weeks (they seem to be on national TV...
Comments from the Other Side - Nets 11/7
3 days ago by
LOY's Place
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You have to feel for Nets fans. With the team dressing just 8 players, their team played with heart and never gave up, but at the end of the game, they were still 0-7.
We might go 0-82. Yeah, we might. One night we score 68 pts, the next night we give up 124 pts... We'...
Tri-State Vengeance: Sixers Look to Take Out City's Frustrations on Nets
New Jersey may not have asked to get in the middle in the tug-of-war between Philadelphia and New York these past few weeks, but hey, no one invited them to the Interstate. Tonight, an ailing sports city casts their eyes to the city's pro basketball team--well, some of them might...
Najera’s Road Back
July 26, 2009 by
Nets Daily
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Eduardo Najera is the Nets’ forgotten man.
After missing two-thirds of the season to various injuries, the last a sports hernia that required season-ending surgery, Najera is on the comeback trail, he hopes.
The trail will be, to continue the cliché, long and winding. After spending...
Daily Babble: The Latest Indictment of Zach Randolph's (Lack Of) Value
February 16, 2008 by
CelticsBlog.com
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This is what Zach Randolph is worth in this league now, and if the trade is offered as reported, the Knicks would be utter fools (not for the first time) if they didn't accept it in a heartbeat.
Arenas’ Efficiency and Blatche’s Consistency: Wizards Scorch Nets 123-104
9 days ago by
Truth About It
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Andray Blatche looked more comfortable than he ever has in a Wizards uniform en route to a new career high 30 points and a Wizards 123-104 win against New Jersey. Sure, he had Yi Jianlian and Eduardo Najera guarding him. But Wiz fans are used to Blatche being his own worst enemy, and...
Minnesota: Trade Jaric and Craig Smith To Denver
January 18, 2008 by
No Blood No Foul
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FIRST OF ALL, click the link and you'll see a picture of Jaric's squeeze Adriana Lima in her underwear.
So the deal looks like this: Marko Jaric and Craig Smith for Eddie Najera and Chucky Atkins.
Minnesota saves $16 million, Denver avoids the luxury tax, and both teams...
Nugs Like Z-Bo | Has Zeke Found His Sucker?
February 17, 2008 by
Hot Stove New York
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Just a few days after a pair of Knicks beat writers told Hot Stove New York that Zach Randolph is nigh-untradeable, the Post's Marc Berman reported on Friday that there are "rumblings" that the team may in fact have found a sucker at least willing to discuss the notion...
2009-10 NBA Preview: New Jersey Nets
14 days ago by
The Recliner GM
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New Jersey Nets
2008-09 Record: 34-48
Anticipated Starting Five
PG- Devin Harris
SG- Courtney Lee
SF- Bobby Simmons
PF- Yi Jianlian
C- Brook Lopez
Key Reserves: Rafer Alston, Josh Boone, Eduardo Najera, Sean Williams, Terrence Williams, Chris Douglas-Roberts
Biggest Strength...
Eduardo Najera says NJ Nets 'were right to shut me down'
Noah K. Murray/The Star-LedgerEduardo Najera said he is feeling healthier and is looking forward to get back to the court come early next week. With the office all but shuttered, and the players still a few days away from congregating...
Could our Nuggets be the NBA's version of "Major League"?...
November 20, 2008 by
Denver Stiffs
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After watching the Nuggets beat the Not-Your-Father's-Spurs in San Antonio tonight, I was trying to think of the last time a professional sports team had been gutted by management, dissed by the national media and yet proved the naysayers wrong. Nothing immediately came to mind...
The Nuggets All-Intangibles Team
September 25, 2008 by
Denver Stiffs
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In honor of the recent trade for Renaldo Balkman, who would make the Nuggets All-Time "Intangibles" Team? Find out here...
Rumors and Updates for Saturday
July 12, 2008 by
LOY's Place
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The Herald reports that the MRI on Paul Pierce's knee shows no serious damage that would require surgery or hinder him into next season. Danny Ainge described the injury as a sprained MCL and a bone bruise. There were many Laker fans at the time who doubted he was injured at all...
Washington Wizards Future Part IVa: New Additions
May 11, 2008 by
Bullets Forever
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Part 4 of a 4 part series assessing the future of the Washington Wizards is hosted on Bullets Forever. Part 4 is actually broken up into 3 parts, 4a focuses on free agent big men.
Flying Under the Radar
July 08, 2009 by
Oklahoma Sooners
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Oklahoma men's basketball fans know that you don't have to be a McDonald's High School All-American to excel on the collegiate level. Sooner standouts such as Tim McCalister, Darryl "Choo" Kennedy, Stacey King, Ryan Minor, Hollis Price and Eduardo Najera all rank...
FIBA Americas Qualifier, Day 5
By Alfredo R. Berrios ESPNdeportes.com SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Puerto Rico (4-0) concluded the Qualifying Round of the FIBA Americas Championship as the leader of Group A, followed by Uruguay (3-1), Canada (2-2), and Mexico (1-3). Brazil (4-0) leads Group B, followed by Argentina...
Rumors and Free Agent Updates - OKC's Big Day Edition
September 03, 2008 by
LOY's Place
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The Ben Gordon saga may have just taken an unexpected turn. According to multiple sources, Gordon has been talking to CSKA Moscow about signing a one-year contract. Gordon has a 6.4 million qualifying offer with the Bulls to play this next season. If he takes that, he isn't exactly...
Giving thanks...Nuggets style...
November 25, 2008 by
Denver Stiffs
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With Thanksgiving just days away, here are some sincere thanks... ...to George Karl, for visibly giving a more enthusiastic and earnest coaching effort this season. Not only is Karl regularly working the refs, but he's holding his players more accountable (as evident with his early...
Better NBA Ballers: California vs. Texas
California has Baron, Kidd, Arenas, Pierce, and Tyson Chandler.
Texas has Shaq, Bosh, Deron Williams, Aldridge, and Rashard Lewis.
This is a tough one. Texas has a powerful frontline, but Cali has stellar guard play. Who will win?
These 2 teams are facing off in my NBA State...
Two feel good stories go head-to-head (Nuggets/Nets Preview 5:30 MST)...
February 07, 2009 by
Denver Stiffs
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While I'll always be a Nuggets fan first and foremost and generally want the other 29 NBA teams to fail, every now and then there are other teams in the NBA that I root for. The 2008-09 New Jersey Nets are one of those teams. Before the Nuggets got into it, the Nets were already...
FIO Preview: New Jersey Nets
October 06, 2008 by
Fantasy Insider Online
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2008-2009 New Jersey Nets season preview and fantasy impact, courtesy of Fantasy Insider Online. Read the team preview here in the Yard, and then visit the FIO link for the rest.
- John Karalis
Last Season Recap: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
The Nets 2007-2008 season can be summed...
Nov. 18/08 - Raptors Weekly Preview
November 18, 2008 by
RaptorsTalk.com
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RaptorsTalk.com welcomes Takman_777 as our newest contributor, he checks in with his preview of the coming week.
You thought Cali produced the best players? Peep this talented Texas team!
My next NBA State Tournament matchup features Texas vs. Everyone else (14 states!) in the West.
And it's no contest: I picked Texas for my 1st sweep. After they advance, they are going to face the loaded CALIFORNIA squad for a truly epic battle to see who moves on to represent...
Jason Kidd and Grant Hill Retrospective: Two Sides of Health
July 31, 2008 by
Strange Transmissions
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1994.
Jason Kidd.
With the second pick in the 1994 NBA Draft, the Dallas Mavericks selected California guard Jason Kidd to run their offense that featured Jimmy Jackson and Jamal Mashburn. Kidd, who signed a six-year $60 million dollar rookie contract (those were the days before...
Team Preview #21: New Jersey Nets
LAST SEASON
The Nets went 34-48 and missed the Playoffs for the first time in 7 years. Sensing a need to re-build, they traded away the 35-year old future Hall of Famer (Kidd) for a promising 25-year old (Devin Harris).
Despite having an average 91.5 pace factor (16th), they...
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