With D’Angelo Russell & Mozgov are the Nets potentially a playoff team?

[BitterJim]

The Nets were 0-7 in games that Lopez missed last year.  0-9 the year before.  That's not a coincidence. Losing Lopez isn't some minor change for them, and Mozgov/Russell won't replace his production.  The Nets are gonna be BAAAAD next year. 

Sure, if they kidnapped signed a couple of star free agents, maybe they could make a playoff run, but that's about as likely as the Kings making a finals run this season. This is gonna be a team with Jeremy Lin or D'Angelo Russel as it's best player.  It's gonna be fun to see as a Celtics fan.

[hodgy03038]

[jambr380]

The Nets aren't going to sign any major free agents unless it is on an Amir/Zeller type contract (1+1). They are finally reaching the end of the line with these draft picks and will finally get to be selecting for themselves; signing mid-level players to huge multi-year contracts makes no sense for them now.

I suppose there is a chance somebody like Gallinari/Gay/Randolph/Teague/etc wants to get paid max money for a year before testing out free agency again next year, but they would only be doing it for the money and there is always a chance of injury on a 1-year contract.

As has been mentioned, they could also 'absorb' a contract from another team, but said contract would likely need to be expiring and probably wouldn't be the very best player.

So, I agree with everybody else - it is highly unlikely we choose lower than 5th next season.

[BitterJim]

Now I think what no one is talking about is the possibility of melo going there. Then we have a problem.

Melo isn't gonna waive his NTC to go to the Nets.  He'd hold out for a buyout if the Nets were his only option

[Moranis]

I think they have a decent chance at landing JJ Redick, but even with him I can't see them winning more than 25 games without some major mystery free agent signing.  Maybe Anthony really does love NY and signs there when he gets bought out.  If Redick is there, in that scenario I could see 35 to 40 wins, but that won't be enough.

[nebist]

Um, no. The Nets roster is still the worst in the league.

[tyrone biggums]

Well considering the Lakers had more overall talent and a better coach and they couldn't win anything the answer is no. Maybe they improve a few games but this is a really really bad team

[mrceltics2013]

Now I think what no one is talking about is the possibility of melo going there. Then we have a problem.

Melo isn't gonna waive his NTC to go to the Nets.  He'd hold out for a buyout if the Nets were his only option

Well he made it a point that he wants to stay in NY so we will see.

[jambr380]

Now I think what no one is talking about is the possibility of melo going there. Then we have a problem.

Melo isn't gonna waive his NTC to go to the Nets.  He'd hold out for a buyout if the Nets were his only option

Well he made it a point that he wants to stay in NY so we will see.

Well, now that Phil is gone, the NYK remain a much better option than the Nets without the 'toxic' environment. Rose has expressed interest in staying, they have Porzingis, and maybe Noah won't be a total disaster in terms of injury. I don't know what there would be to look forward to in BKN.

[chambers]

Ask yourself.

Are Russell and Mozgov better than Lin and Lopez?
Probably not. Let's take out Lin because of his injuries last season.

Are Russell and Mozgov better than Lopez and Booker?
No.

There's your answer.

[dreamgreen]

No they suck!

[ETNCeltics]

Now I think what no one is talking about is the possibility of melo going there. Then we have a problem.

Melo isn't gonna waive his NTC to go to the Nets.  He'd hold out for a buyout if the Nets were his only option

Well he made it a point that he wants to stay in NY so we will see.

The Knicks only won 31 with Carmelo & KP. I doubt the Nets would be much of a threat even if they had Carmelo. Which isn't happening anyway.

[Rakulp]

Best GIF reply wins thread?

Not a GIF perhaps, but close enough?

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Rak

[Bobshot]

I don't see how they are much better than with Lopez.

[makaveli]

The Nets just picked up D'Angelo Russell and Mozgov. Now, let's say they sign a star free agent or two. Might they then be considered a potential playoff team next year?

I only mention this because many in this group may feel the Nets are simply going to roll over and play dead next season. And, the Celtics will automatically be selecting their lottery pick. That 's not necessarily going to be the case.

i'm sorry, but don't embrace yourself with these topics.

1. the nets suck and they will suck for a better part of the next 5 years
2. russell was the 2nd pick and the lakers got rid of him ASAP. that's telling something
3. mozgov....
4. who in their right mind(a all star, superstar player) would ever consider to sign up for the Nets, the best case scenario for them is like overpaying Iguadala, or Crowder or someone like that.