2008-09 NBA Team Preview – New Jersey Nets 2008 Record: 34-48 Division Finish: 4th – Atlantic 2008 Playoffs: Missed the playoffs. Head Coach: Lawrence Frank Season: Going into sixth season Record At New Jersey: 191-177 Career Record: Same Offseason Acquisitions: Yi Jianlian, F, 8.6 ppg., 5.2, rpg. – Traded from Milwaukee Bucks Bobby Simmons, F, [...]
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The New Jersey Nets began their existence in the American Basketball Association (ABA) as the New Jersey Americans. They only spent one season (1967-68) under that name before becoming the New York Nets. The Nets moved to New Jersey in 1977, after they joined the NBA as part of the merger. The Nets now play [...]
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