12-22-2004, 08:25 AM
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And an update on trade possibilities:
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The player the Nets are likely to pursue most vigorously is Golden State's Cliff Robinson, a 16-year veteran who was described as "hands-down the best defensive player in the league" just last year by none other than Kevin Garnett.
A Nets official confirmed that he is probably the most cost-effective candidate at present, because the Nets can absorb his $5.2 million salary without giving up a body, as they own a $5 million trade exception from the Kenyon Martin deal.
Thorn cannot talk about another team's player, but when asked whether he would be willing to use his trade exception for a veteran big body, he responded, "If there is someone we can use, absolutely. I'd be willing to do that, and we might have to."
The Nets have also inquired about P.J. Brown of the Hornets, but his contract has 2 1/2 years to run and averages $8 million per season, which would require that the Nets use the $10 million trade exception acquired in the Kerry Kittles swap.
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