"When the Nets take the court tonight against the Cavaliers, they will be getting a sneak preview of what their future could look like.

The Nets will spend this entire season, unless they are able to trade for Dwight Howard, wondering whether or not Deron Williams will re-sign after the season ends and he opts out of the final year of his deal. Cleveland knows that feeling all too well, after going through the exact same situation with LeBron James during the 2009-10 season.

The franchise has been reeling ever since "The Decision", when James chose to play with Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami in free agency and leave the Cavaliers. His decision left the franchise rudderless, and with little hope of competing any time soon."