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It's no longer about free agency in 2010 for the Nets. It's about "flexibility". Quietly, Nets brass have shifted the rationale for their cost-cutting efforts...from the free agent bonanza next summer to increased "flexibility" to go in different directions with their roster.

As a reminder, we are not currently profiling rookies, sophomores, or prospects we already evaluated throughout the draft process, but you should be able to find in-depth scouting reports on every player of note by following the links on their profiles or using our search engine above.

They're not giving up on Yi Jianlian yet but they would like insurance at power forward and backup center since Sean Williams and Josh Boone aren't in their long-term plans.

The Nets opened last season as a playoff contender in the East but waned to mediocrity in the second half of the year.

So after the Nets made another draft-night trade, sending Vince Carter to Orlando, one major question emerged: Who would be their lottery pick? Next year.

So let's get those 2010 mock drafts going. Who do you think the Nets should take at one? With Thursday's trade of Vince Carter and the drafting of Louisville wing Terrence Williams, the Nets have started on their "new direction," in team president Rod Thorn's words.

Last summer, the Nets were politely rebuffing inquiries about Vince Carter, not ready yet to part with their highest-paid and most impactful player as part of their plan to attract major free agents in 2010.

ESPN Insider has a unique mock NBA Draft in which a player from each team gets to make his franchise's pick.

Every Sunday, we'll be updating the Nets' off-season with bits and pieces of information, gossip, etc.

Every Sunday, wea ll be updating the Netsa off-season with bits and pieces of information, gossip, etc.

Posted by John Paulsen That's the word from Peter Vecsey of the New York Post , anyway.

They all expect to be back in New Jersey for informal workouts in August. Some will, some won't. But the Nets right now are scattered in gyms around the countryand beyond.

With 12 rookies finishing the season in the top 150 on our Player Rater in 2008-09, one can see why fantasy owners would have a rooting interest in the NBA draft lottery Tuesday night.

Lawrence Frank Wednesday April 15th - Coach Frank to the media about the Nets 102-73 season ending loss to the Knicks as the Nets season has finished with the Nets going 34-48 Average Rating : 0 Chris Carrino and Tim Capstraw with Chris Douglas-Roberts Saturday, April 11th - Chris and Tim interview Nets' rookie Chris Douglas-Roberts, a former ...

More of this wouldn't hurt. Hi Dave, I have a theory about Yi struggles after the injury.

With two games remaining, questions are being asked about the New Jersey Nets' offseason.

Brook Lopez, the professional, got angry and responded with dunks and determined play.

That wasn't a very good decision from the Magic, I don't get it, playing for the 2nd seed and you play Howard for only 26 mins? Sure, the Nets had the lead almost the whole game, but now, the Magic are stuck with a match-up with the Heat, as compared to an easier time vs the 76ers.

2 seed in the Eastern Conference by beating the Magic 103-93 on Saturday night. The Magic may have lost more than the No.

Photo Wire Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce goes to the basket past New Jersey Nets' Josh Boone during the first half of their 106-104 win in an NBA basketball game in Boston Wednesday, April 8, 2009.