According to Chris Broussard of ESPN, the Nets have “had discussions” with the Charlotte Bobcats concerning a Humphries for Ben Gordon swap.[1] The trade makes sense for the Nets in the short and long tem, and says a lot about the Nets as an organization.
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At his final presser, Avery Johnson said, “I really thought we were going to meet and talk about what was gonna start happening around Jan. 15 when we could make a couple of moves.”
January 15 is not coincidentally the date that Kris Humphries is trade eligible. With Deron Joe and Brook not being dealt unless there’s a major shakeup, and Gerald having 4 years on his deal, Humphries is the most likely big piece the Nets can deal to get better. With rules requiring salaries in trades to match, the Nets have to deal a high salary player to bring in another, which necessitates a Humphries trade to bring back significant value.
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