Brooklyn Nets Rumors
Nets deal with Mike James could come as soon as Tuesday
Marc Stein: The Nets are in advanced talks to sign the former Phoenix and New Orleans guard Mike James, league sources say, with a deal possible as early as Tuesday. After a tumultuous season with CSKA Moscow, James was recently released from his CSKA contract to pursue NBA opportunities.
Mike James to Brooklyn?
Chema de Lucas: Mike James will play with the Brooklyn Nets until the end of the season. Immediate incorporation. Nets interest in the CSKA Moscow player was first reported by @Eurohoopsnet.
NetsDaily: Lots of rumors out of Europe this morning that Mike James, 6’1” PG who last played for CSKA Moscow, is signing with Nets but Andrey Kartashov of TASS, the Russian news agency, reports “no decision,” that James was “offered” to Nets. James, 30, also played for Suns and Pelicans.
Reigning EuroLeague scoring champion Mike James has emerged as a candidate to sign with the Brooklyn Nets, Eurohoops has learned via a source. James was suspended indefinitely by CSKA Moscow in late March following an incident with team head coach Dimitris Itoudis and has headed back to his native United States. UPDATE: He will join the Nets, according to Chema de Lucas.
Sam Dekker: Mike James goes from CSKA Moscow to Brooklyn lmao. That’s so awesome for him. Love to see it!!! @TheNatural_05
Nets coach Steve Nash said Durant will be re-evaluated Monday, but he was hopeful Durant would be able to remain with the team on its current road trip. “He’s sore, but we don’t know how severe,” Nash said. “We’ll see (Monday) how he wakes up and go from there.”
