VC to Cleveland Nixed

From the NY Post's Peter Vescey... could have been Brian. Maybe Steve... I couldn't tell:

With that in mind, contrary to a Yahoo! report, the Nets have had no conversation with the Cavaliers since mid-February regarding Vince Carter for anybody, much less Sasha Pavlovic and Ben Wallace, who talked about retiring but is not about to forfeit $14M.

Zero!

Would Ratner love to be save $33M, which is what Carter is owed over the next two seasons? No doubt. But only if the Nets got to keep his 20-point average, sprinkled with plenty of 30s and a few 40s. Or could get a cheaper clone who, don't forget, also must donate five assists and five rebounds per outing.

Aren't many of those featured creatures roaming around the NBA tundra . . . at least who can be had. Carter probably can be had -- that's why the Cavs, Spurs and Blazers all thought seriously or talked deliriously about getting him just prior to last February's trade deadline -- but not for rotten bananas.

Want Carter? Gotta give to get! And at this moment, the Nets are engaged in no substantive trade talks.


Well there you have it. The latest installment of the never ending rumors surrounding Vince Carter has been said to be non-existent. And not a moment too soon. Who the hell would trade Carter for Sasha Pavlovic and Ben Wallace?

The Nets should probably look to move VC... just not now. He's still an above average scorer and one of the best all-around players in the NBA. Unless Nets management is looking to tank the next few years, Vince is staying for the time being.

He's signed through the 2011/12 season, so I'd expect him to be moved by the trade deadline if New Jersey wants in on this 2010 thing. But if they do move to BK, VC could be an attention grabber.


--Max Caster