Where's Nene?

[Lucky17]

In this crazy offseason, where someone can't order takeout without multiple Twitter feeds speculating whether it's going to be Thai or Mexican, there's been a distinct lack of chatter involving Denver's biggest free agent (or Arron Afflalo, for that matter).

Where will Nene end up? And what will the price tag be? Will he command a deal starting north of $9.5 million in the first year? If so, who can give it to him?

[bruinsandceltics]

There has been tons of chatter about Nene. The Nets and the Rockets were really bidding hard after him at one point

[Lucky17]

There has been tons of chatter about Nene. The Nets and the Rockets were really bidding hard after him at one point

I've not seen Nene's name mentioned in any of the Twitter feeds since the FA period started.

Certainly nothing recently.

[Moreover]

At one point there were rumors he'd be getting the max - from the Nets, I think. Pretty sure he'll make more than $9.5 million.

Not sure which are the teams still biding for him. The Pacers, the Warriors and the Clippers are now out of the picture. So, Nets, Rockets and Nuggets. He's been a victim of the Chris Paul/Dwight Howard trades and Houston's offer sheet to Gasol.

[Lucky17]

BTW, that $9.5 million isn't an arbitrary amount. It's just about the max salary the Celtics can take back in exchange for JO and Bradley, if my math is correct.

[Who]

Nene was in a holding pattern.

He was waiting to see how that CP3 scenario played out. He wanted to see how that would effect his choice. If Houston got Pau Gasol or not. Not sure why we haven't heard anything about him over the last day or two though. You'd think with talks breaking down, he'd be ready to make a decision.

New Jersey is the front-runner for his signature. They were offering some ridiculous contract at something like $70 million over four years.

[Chris]

Nene was in a holding pattern.

He was waiting to see how that CP3 scenario played out. He wanted to see how that would effect his choice. If Houston got Pau Gasol or not. Not sure why we haven't heard anything about him over the last day or two though. You'd think with talks breaking down, he'd be ready to make a decision.

New Jersey is the front-runner for his signature. They were offering some ridiculous contract at something like $70 million over four years.

Howard is also holding things up.  I am not sure NJ is willing to commit to that offer, until they know whats happening with Howard.

[PosImpos]

denver!


denver's got a nice young team.


Lawson / Miller
Afflalo (pending) / Fernandez
Gallinari / Brewer
Harrington / Faried
Nene / Andersen / Mozgov


that's an exciting team and it doesn't even have a superstar on it

[ACF]

http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2011/12/13/nene-nuggets-agree-to-terms/?ls=iref:nbahpt1

[KP43]

ESPN Confirms: Nene re-signs with Nuggets for $67 million over 5-years

[jambr380]

denver!


denver's got a nice young team.


Lawson / Miller
Afflalo (pending) / Fernandez
Gallinari / Brewer
Harrington / Faried
Nene / Andersen / Mozgov


that's an exciting team and it doesn't even have a superstar on it

Hmmm, I am not so sure that is going to be that great of a team. With the exception of Nene, those players would be back ups on many teams. Maybe Gallinari can continue to take it to the next level, but they look lottery bound. I am surprised Nene stayed with the squad.

[pearljammer10]

How do we pry birdman away from the Nuggets!

Denver made a good move resigning Nene but I still think they lack that killer edge. Who do you give the ball to in the closing seconds to win the game at the end?

[Who]

How do we pry birdman away from the Nuggets!

More interested in Mozgov

And from the sounds of things, so are Denver -- Mozgov was penciled in as starting C prior to Nene re-signing -- so Chris Andersen might be available at a low price.

Pretty good chance Denver would trade C.Andersen for straight expiring contracts. No additional incentives. Just to get out of the final three years on his deal.

Chris Andersen missed a lot of games last year. Anyone know what his injuries where? Anything to be concerned about?

[PosImpos]

denver!


denver's got a nice young team.


Lawson / Miller
Afflalo (pending) / Fernandez
Gallinari / Brewer
Harrington / Faried
Nene / Andersen / Mozgov


that's an exciting team and it doesn't even have a superstar on it

Hmmm, I am not so sure that is going to be that great of a team. With the exception of Nene, those players would be back ups on many teams. Maybe Gallinari can continue to take it to the next level, but they look lottery bound. I am surprised Nene stayed with the squad.

that team was a 5th seed in the west last season, and was one of the best teams in the league after the melo trade.  yeah, they're missing kmart, jr smith, and chandler, but of those 3 i think only chandler is really a big impact player at this point, and afflalo / fernandez / brewer fill that hole just fine.

i disagree about their players being backups . . . lawson, afflalo, gallinari and nene are all legit starters.  they're a bit thin at PF, there's no doubt about that.  though i wouldn't be surprised to see humphries go to denver.  he'd be a good fit on that team.

How do we pry birdman away from the Nuggets!

Denver made a good move resigning Nene but I still think they lack that killer edge. Who do you give the ball to in the closing seconds to win the game at the end?

i think gallinari is gonna be that guy for them.