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Nets guard Anthony Morrow has been chilling in Atlanta during the lockout, but was back in New Jersey Wednesday night to attend a charity event, and the 6-5 Morrow said so far he's doing okay. He's working out everyday and playing pickup games against other NBA players just about everyday. He's also played in Pro-Am leagues in Atlanta and Charlotte, his hometown, and he took part in a Labor Day Weekend celebrity game with rapper Ludacris and teen pop sensation Justin Bieber. "That was a lot of fun,'' Morrow said of the celebrity game -- the annual LudaDay Game in Atlanta. "KD (Kevin Durant) came out, Brandon Jennings, Chris Paul, 'Melo (Carmelo Anthony), CJ Watson, Chris Singleton, John Wall, I think Kemba (Walker) was there, Josh Selby and (rappers) Oochie Wally and Teyana Taylor.'' Newark Star-Ledger

New Jersey Nets, Anthony Morrow, Lockout 

Anthony Morrow: Damn man, RIP Troy Davis!! This sht is crazy right now!!! Twitter

New Jersey Nets, Anthony Morrow 

Anthony Morrow: I'm bout to do this Manny Pacquiao ab workout I might throw up. Twitter

New Jersey Nets, Anthony Morrow 

Anthony Morrow: Congrats and shout out to the big homie @SHAQ on retiring as the greatest center ever (yea I said it) and being one of the first to tell me I was one of the best shooters in the League as a rookie Twitter

Shaquille O'Neal, Anthony Morrow 

Anthony Morrow: The German Shepherd out there on some Larry Bird stuff, I never seen dirk like this Twitter

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Morrow said Twitter is also a means for him to express his thoughts, although he downplayed the significance of his handle, which ESPN.com writer Bill Simmons theorized might be a nod to Al Pacino’s role in Scarface. “It’s something like that, but it’s not how he said it,” Morrow said. “He got me more followers, though, man. He needs to follow me back. He act like he can’t follow me. [Smiles] He can talk junk, then he can follow me back. I’m gonna tell him to follow me. It was funny when he said that – I laughed myself.” SLAM

New Jersey Nets, Twitter, Anthony Morrow 

Anthony Morrow: I think Memphis is gonna out Thug the spurs and win this series. Twitter

Memphis Grizzlies, San Antonio Spurs, Anthony Morrow 

Morrow, the Nets' starting shooting guard, if finished for the year because of lingering pain in his left knee and will undergo an MRI Monday, Nets coach Avery Johnson said. Morrow had missed the previous three games with tendinitis in the knee, and while he had hoped to play in tonight's game against the Toronto Raptors, the knee will not let him. "We hoped that he could come back, but it’s just not healing properly,'' Johnson said. "So Billy (King, the Nets' GM), Tim (Walsh, the Nets' athletic trainer) and myself, we all talked, and we feel this is the best course of action, to go in there and take a look. He’s had this issue before, and when he’s had it before, he’s recovered in 48 hours. The recovery process hasn’t been the same, so we’re going to go in there and take a look at it. Whatever we find, he’s not going to be back to play the last two games (Monday vs. Charlotte and Wednesday at Chicago).'' Newark Star-Ledger

New Jersey Nets, Anthony Morrow, Injuries 

Anthony Morrow had a death in the family and wasn’t with the team, but is expected back for tonight’s game. Bergen Record

New Jersey Nets, Anthony Morrow 

During today's shootaround, Avery Johnson offered a little insight into the concussion suffered by Damion James. Unlike the one Anthony Morrow suffered Friday -- which was only a mild concussion that had no lingering symptoms -- James' concussion sustained Saturday is far more serious. "He still has headaches, he still has a concussion," Johnson said. "It's not concussion-like symptoms, he has a Grade 1 concussion." Newark Star-Ledger

New Jersey Nets, Avery Johnson, Damion James, Anthony Morrow 

Among the potential deals that didn’t get serious include: a Mayo-for-Kyle Korver with Chicago and a Mayo-for-Anthony Morrow swap with New Jersey. Memphis Commercial Appeal

Chicago Bulls, Memphis Grizzlies, Trade, OJ Mayo, Kyle Korver, Anthony Morrow 

While Al Iannezzone of the Bergen Record writes Porltand is interested in Morrow, one league source who spoke with Beyond the Beat believes his value in discussions could ultimately make or break a possible trade between New Jersey and Portland. "With Miller and Harris, you are swapping players with similiar playing styles. Of course there is a difference in their time in the league, but Portland kind of views Harris as a younger version of Miller - a guy who can set other guys up," the source explained. "But with Morrow, that's the guy who has a better all around game than (Rudy) Fernandez and could really help their (Portland's) backcourt. He's (Morrow) actually the piece of those talks that might make that trade happen, or break it all off in the end." Beyond The Beat

New Jersey Nets, Portland Trail Blazers, Trade, Devin Harris, Anthony Morrow 

The Nets and Blazers have exchanged trade proposals and still are discussing a deal. Harris and veteran point guard Andre Miller are the main pieces, but more players are involved, multiple NBA sources said. It’s doubtful the Nets will trade Harris, who turns 28 in two weeks, straight up for Miller, who turns 35 next month. Bergen Record

New Jersey Nets, Portland Trail Blazers, Trade, Devin Harris, Rudy Fernandez, Anthony Morrow, Travis Outlaw, Andre Miller, Joel Przybilla 

The Nets want to expand the trade and are trying to include disappointing free-agent signing Travis Outlaw, who began his career in Portland. The Blazers are interested in shooting guard Anthony Morrow. Bergen Record

New Jersey Nets, Portland Trail Blazers, Trade, Devin Harris, Rudy Fernandez, Anthony Morrow, Travis Outlaw, Andre Miller, Joel Przybilla 

Portland’s backup shooting guard Rudy Fernandez has been discussed, a source said. The Nets have talked about adding another big man so Joel Przybilla and his expiring contract also may be involved. If the Nets’ talks with Denver turn serious, Harris may be needed for that deal. Everything is up in the air. Bergen Record

New Jersey Nets, Portland Trail Blazers, Trade, Devin Harris, Rudy Fernandez, Anthony Morrow, Travis Outlaw, Andre Miller, Joel Przybilla 

Anthony Morrow: So what is it about,can't be wins and losses, can't be percentages, and being on the all time list for 3 pt percentage can't matter either? Yahoo! Sports

New Jersey Nets, Anthony Morrow, All-Star 

Reached via text message this afternoon, Morrow was gracious about being left out. "It's ok. Shout out to everyone that made it,'' Morrow said in a text. "I'm on the all time list, so it's all good.'' Newark Star-Ledger

New Jersey Nets, Anthony Morrow, All-Star 

Anthony Morrow is long on confidence, just as he's long on range. From a statistical perspective, the Nets' shooting guard deserves to participate in this month's three-point shooting contest more than any other player. And if given the opportunity to become the Nets' first participant since Drazen Petrovic in 1992, Morrow is positive he will leave with the title. "I know I'll win," he said Tuesday, a day after hitting all four of his three-point attempts in a victory over the Nuggets. "Oh, I know I'll win." New York Daily News

New Jersey Nets, Anthony Morrow, All-Star 

The Nets were planning to produce something similar. "I've been praying I get into (the contest)," Morrow said. New York Daily News

New Jersey Nets, Anthony Morrow, All-Star 

The Bulls never were high on Morrow, and once he got a three-year deal, the Bulls lost interest as it potentially could affect their ability to sign Rose. They view Morrow as no better than either Brewer or Korver and he’s in the why bother category. NBA.com

Chicago Bulls, Anthony Morrow