Devin Harris News: Pro Sports Daily

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November 5

Newark Star-Ledger

"Chris Douglas-Roberts has the flu. That's not official, but he has all the symptoms, and he's NOT on the team bus sputtering down the Turnpike toward Philly as we speak. And Devin Harris came out and admitted that he's looking at two more weeks of rest and recovery before he's ready to take the court again – at least – which could keep him curled up and stowed away until the West Coast trip. First, the more immediate thing: "CDR has flu-like symptoms," L-Frank announced after practice, which lasted all of 30 minutes since he only has nine bodies left. "We're not listing him as anything for (Friday). There's a league policy when you have flu-like symptoms – he's got to be isolated for X ..."

Defenseless Nets crushed; Harris out a week

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November 1

New York Post

"The Nets' season is only three games old and already it's bad. And getting worse. The Nets lost another game after learning they lost All-Star point guard Devin Harris for at least 7 to 10 days. And that's the optimistic viewpoint. Now that defines a bad situation -- when the rosy outlook puts the team's only All-Star out for over a week, maybe two. "We're shooting for 7 to 10. I probably can guarantee it won't be shorter," said Harris before the 0-3 Nets established a standard low for defense that might even withstand the test of their season in a 123-104 defeat to the Wizards here last night. Consider, the Nets surrendered at least 61 points per half to a Wizards' team minus two of its ..."

Nets' Harris out at least a week with sore groin

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November 1

New York Daily News

"The Nets got neither a trick nor a treat Saturday night. But they did get the bejeevees scared out of them when they experienced the first of what may be many games without Devin Harris. With Harris sitting out because of a strained right groin, the Nets lost to the Wizards, 123-104, to fall to 0-3. They lost their first two games with Harris in the lineup, but at least those were competitive. This one wasn't, and the Wizards (1-1) didn't even have two of their best players, Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison, who are injured. They did have Gilbert Arenas, who scored 32 points before sitting out the fourth quarter. The Nets also managed to make Andray Blatche look like an All-Star. He set ..."

Devin Harris likely to sit out tonight at Washington

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October 31

Newark Star-Ledger

"Well, this came out of nowhere. Devin Harris is a likely scratch tonight against the Wiz, and it's the same issue: The strained groin tightened up on him after Friday night's game. As of now, he's not comfortable going from east to west, so they'll probably have to put him on ice for at least a few days."

Nets' Harris says he's fit for opener

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October 26

New York Post

"Two things have been disturbingly rare throughout the Nets' 1-6 preseason: the sight of point guard Devin Harris and the taste of victory. The Nets are hoping the return of the former will lead to more of the latter, as Harris practiced for the first time in nearly two weeks and pronounced himself fit for Wednesday's season opener in Minnesota. Harris logged just 58 minutes this preseason, and after returning from a strained right groin yesterday, the Nets' best player and only All-Star has three days to try to get back his conditioning and timing before the games actually start to count. "I've just got to get the feeling back a little bit, but I felt good out there," said Harris, who ..."

Devin Harris should be back on court as New Jersey Nets near start of NBA season

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October 26

New York Daily News

"Afrer nearly two weeks without him, the Nets finally got their best player back Sunday. Devin Harris returned to the court for the first time since Oct.13, when he strained his groin in the second half of a preseason game. Barring setbacks, Harris will be ready to play on Wednesday night, when the Nets open their season in Minnesota. And do the Nets need him. Harris is their only returning 20-point scorer, having averaged a career-high 21.3 points last season. He's also the most experienced player in a projected starting lineup that likely will have four others with a combined total of five years in the league. The point guard said he planned on working out again Sunday night to help ..."

With Devin Harris injured, New Jersey Nets may rewrite book on Brook Lopez

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October 21

New York Daily News

"Of the five players projected to start for the Nets this season, only two averaged double digits in scoring last season. And one of them is hurt. So as long as Devin Harris is either sitting on the sidelines or hobbling on the court at less than 100%, Brook Lopez will be the team's go-to guy. And, oh yeah, at 21, he also happens to be the Nets' youngest player, with only 75 starts in his career, which consists of just one full season. Lopez is not only prepared to handle more responsibilities than someone with his experience should have to, he's looking forward to it. "I think the best way I can possibly put it is I don't want them to have to worry about me," said Lopez, the 7-foot ..."

Nagging injuries hurt ego of Nets' Harris

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October 16

New York Post

"The Nets saw five regulars sitting out all or parts of yesterday's practice, including Devin Harris, and they're still weeks away from the regular-season opener. That's either comforting or concerning, depending upon how cynical one is. Beyond Keyon Dooling and Tony Battie, Harris and Yi Jianlian got hurt in Tuesday's preseason tilt and Jarvis Hayes suffered shin splints five-eighths of the way through yesterday's practice. And while none of the injuries appears that serious, the sheer frequency of bumps and bruises Harris is suffering should give them pause. Harris has a slight groin strain, and while he'll miss tomorrow's preseason game against the Knicks, he claims he should return by ..."

Nets point guard Devin Harris suffers third preseason injury, will not play against Knicks

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October 15

New York Daily News

"Devin Harris says he isn't worried about his fragile body. But the Nets should consider themselves lucky to have two of the best backup point guards in the NBA, because less than three weeks into the preseason, Harris has already been hurt three times. The Nets' best player sat out Wednesday's practice in East Rutherford because of a strained groin and won't play in tomorrow's preseason game against the Knicks at the Garden. He also has missed time with sprains in both ankles, and although none of Harris' injuries has been severe, the mere fact that he has been out of action so much so soon has to be worrisome for the Nets. "I think you are always concerned when guys are hurt," Lawrence ..."

Nagging injuries hurt Harris' ego

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October 15

New York Post

"The Nets saw five regulars sitting out all or parts of yesterday's practice, including Devin Harris, and they're still weeks away from the regular-season opener. That's either comforting or concerning, depending upon how cynical one is. Beyond Keyon Dooling and Tony Battie, Harris and Yi Jianlian got hurt in Tuesday's preseason tilt and Jarvis Hayes suffered shin splints five-eighths of the way through yesterday's practice. And while none of the injuries appears that serious, the sheer frequency of bumps and bruises Harris is suffering should give them pause. Harris has a slight groin strain, and while he'll miss tomorrow's preseason game against the Knicks, he claims he should return by ..."

Injury to Devin Harris clouds New Jersey Nets' picture at guard

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October 14

New York Daily News

"Last season, the Nets' backcourt couldn't be stopped. This season, it can't quite get started. Devin Harris strained his right groin during Tuesday night's 91-88 loss to the Celtics at the Prudential Center in Newark and did not play in the second half, finishing with nine points in 15 minutes. The Celtics held out their big three of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen but still came back from a 14-point deficit in the second half. Harris, who missed Sunday's preseason game at Boston because of a sprained ankle, was playing for the first time alongside his new backcourt mate, Courtney Lee, who had missed the first two preseason games with ankle and foot injuries. "It's not really ..."

Devin Harris injury update

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October 14

Newark Star-Ledger

"They're calling it a strained right groin, and he said he felt it as early as the first quarter. "It's not really severe -- it's a slight strain," Devin Harris said. "Doctors want to take precaution. We'll reevaluate it tomorrow, and probably be back hopefully by the weekend." Probably hopefully. Monotony? "I'd rather have them now than past October 28th," he said of this recent string of hurts. "I don't really get frustrated. We've got ample time still to get me reacquainted with the guys." Only the team doesn't have ample time to get its act together. With Harris sitting out the second half tonight, they managed a grand total of 28 points on 28 percent shooting in this 91-88 meltdown ..."

Nets' Harris embracing leadership role

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October 4

New York Post

"Devin Harris hasn't shut up all week. And that's a good thing. "He's definitely been a more vocal leader," Nets center Brook Lopez said. "Pre-practice in the huddle, post practice telling us things we need to do. He's been on top of everything." But it's not just Harris talking the talk. He also is busting his butt. "We're trying to get through double practices so I'm just trying to help the guys push through the fatigue," said Harris, a first time All-Star last season. "We haven't done much scrimmaging so it's more by example." To some, it doesn't seem all that important. But the Nets lost more than 20-plus points when Vince Carter was traded to Orlando. Carter led. Nets listened. Now ..."

Harris camping in Vegas

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July 21

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

"Wauwatosa's Devin Harris of the New Jersey Nets is set to compete in USA Basketball's national team minicamp, which opens Thursday in Las Vegas. The former University of Wisconsin star is one of 23 players on the roster for the camp, which is highlighted by an intrasquad game Saturday night at the Thomas"

Vince Carter, Devin Harris give glowing endorsements of coach Lawrence Frank

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April 17

New York Daily News

"Vince Carter says he doesn't read newspapers and that he has no idea what's going on with his coach. But when Carter was informed Thursday that Lawrence Frank's job status is the No. 1 Net issue heading into the offseason, he did not hesitate to offer an endorsement. "He wants to win," Carter said. "He's an X's and O's guy. He works his butt off. "I think he's been great," Carter added. Carter's assessment, which came after the Nets met for the final time following a 34-48 season, could be helpful for Frank if team president Rod Thorn asks the team captain for input. But Carter isn't anticipating it. Still, if Thorn does ask, Carter is all for Frank being back next season. "I think he's ..."

Rough Night For Harris, The MIP Favorite

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April 11

New York Post

"The Nets, in their previous 32 sometimes glorious, usually tortured, NBA seasons, have won two major individual postseason awards. Both were for Rookie of the Year: Buck Williams in 1981-82 and Derrick Coleman in 1990-91. That could change this year. Devin Harris is the favorite for this year's Most Improved Player award, with the strongest challenges coming from Indiana's Danny Granger and Utah's Paul Millsap. And while Harris readily acknowledges the significance of the award, he'd trade it in a minute for the postseason. "Any award means something. It's an honor," said Harris, who sat the last 18 minutes, 54 seconds after re-injuring his left shoulder last night when the Pistons beat ..."

Nets notes: Harris close

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March 23

Bergen Record

"Harris' shoulder weak Devin Harris ran for the first time since injuring his left shoulder March 14 in Los Angeles and also took a few shots. Harris said he attempted three shots Sunday and that a return for the Nets' game Wednesday probably won't happen. "It's just weak," Harris said. "It's getting stronger. It wasn't like I couldn't shoot. Just a little stressful." Harris was reevaluated Sunday and was told he's doing well. He said his range of motion is "almost there." But he's still unsure when he'll return. "Probably more the late part of the week is what I'm thinking." Williams returns Sean Williams was back after serving his team-imposed two-game suspension stemming from his ..."

Harris MRI Reveals Sprain

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March 18

New York Post

"The way matters have been going for the Nets lately, they wouldn't have been surprised if the MRI on Devin Harris yesterday revealed leprosy. The exam actually confirmed the original finding that Harris suffered a sprained left shoulder, but it found the All-Star guard also sustained a strained deltoid muscle. There is no timetable for Harris' return, but he is out tonight against the Knicks at the Garden. Usually, such injuries sideline players for up to two weeks. "He didn't have anything structurally wrong and that is positive," said team president Rod Thorn. "He's not going to play (tonight), that's for sure. He's being treated for both injuries and it depends on his progress. But the ..."

Devin Harris' diagnosis painful to Nets, guard out indefinitely

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March 18

New York Daily News

"The Nets' playoff hopes suffered a huge blow Tuesday when an MRI on Devin Harris' injured left shoulder revealed a torn deltoid muscle. The All-Star point guard will be out indefinitely. Harris also sprained his left shoulder when he was leveled by the Clippers' Marcus Camby during Sunday's loss in L.A. He will undergo therapy and won't play tonight against the Knicks at the Garden. It's likely he will also miss upcoming games against the Heat on Friday and Cavaliers on Sunday, if not more. "It certainly is possible, and it's probable, that he won't play anymore this week," team president Rod Thorn said. "Then from there we'll have to see." Harris has missed seven games this season ..."

New Jersey Nets guard Devin Harris has two shoulder injuries, not one

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March 17

Newark Star-Ledger

"The Nets announced that the MRI taken on Devin Harris Tuesday confirmed that he has a sprained left shoulder, but also that he has a strained (with a T) deltoid muscle. But here's what you want to know: They also say there is no timetable for his return. You can assume that's another way of saying they'll reevaluate it next week, and that he's a scratch until further notice. Look out below."

Without Harris, Nets lose again

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March 17

New York Post

"The Nets' starting point guard wore a sling for his sprained left shoulder. The backup center wore handcuffs for his knucklehead actions in a phone store here. And the whole team wore the Nuggets on their backs off the glass and in the paint. So, naturally, the Nets wore another "L" as their four-game western trip came to a merciful and exceptionally passive end. "They just outhustled us," Vince Carter said. "They got very aggressive, and wanted it a lot more than we did - not a little more, a lot more." The Nuggets won by a lot, 121-96, mauling the Nets by 20 in rebounding and walloping them on points in the paint by nearly 3-to-1. So after three painful losses, the Nets, playing without ..."

Devin Harris sprains shoulder, out against Denver

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March 16

Newark Star-Ledger

"They lost another game -- in the most excruciating manner possible, against the second-worst team in the hemisphere -- and now they've lost their best player until further notice. Just another night at the office for the Nets, whose season is now officially careening out of control. Devin Harris, who has had a career year despite being prone to hurts every month or so, fell hard and sprained his left shoulder early in the third quarter Sunday night -- long before Steve Novak drilled a 3-pointer from the left corner at the buzzer to lift the Clippers to a stunning 107-105 victory at Staples Center. Before Novak's winner, which required video confirmation by the officiating crew, the Nets ..."

Nets Turn To Harris For Looks

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March 6

New York Post

"In case they had been living in a sensory deprivation chamber, Nets opponents must have noticed Devin Harris was the East Player of the Week. Defenses seemed to respond accordingly, especially after he had games of 42 and 39 points. Basically, there has been little difference between the lane and Times Square on New Year's Eve. They've done it before - even more lately. So Harris' assists have gone up - along with the team's 3-point attempts. "You've got to look at the way they're playing. If they're putting five guys in the paint, obviously we're going to get wide-open shots," Harris said, referring to the 30 triples the Nets hoisted in their disappointing 115-111 loss to Boston Wednesday ..."

Devin Harris points to self for Nets' 99-96 loss to Hornets

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March 2

New York Daily News

"Devin Harris couldn't hit a last-second shot to save the Nets Sunday night. But his magic ran out way before it got to that point. Harris had a hand in two sloppy plays in the final 37 seconds of the Nets' 99-96 loss to the Hornets at the Meadowlands. He also misfired on five of his final six shots and scored only two points in the fourth quarter. Though he wasn't alone - Vince Carter was sloppy with the ball and had just one bucket in the fourth quarter - Harris took the blame, admitting that he wasted his 26-point, 14-assist performance with his play down the stretch. "The point guard play has to be better late in the game," said Harris, whose late miscues spoiled an otherwise stellar ..."

It's up to Harris to make his point against NO's Paul

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March 1

New York Post

"Devin Harris rates himself among the top five point guards in the NBA and judging by the season he has carved out, that is more reality than conceit. As an All-Star, Harris compares himself to the very best. All may compare for themselves tonight at the Meadowlands as the Nets seek their third straight victory. For his the third time as a Net, and the first time he is healthy and acclimated, Harris will take his act against the guy he and most everybody else rates atop the point-guard heap: the Hornets' Chris Paul. Harris gave an affirmative nod yesterday when asked if he rates CP3 as the best. "Speed. His basketball IQ. The way he runs the pick-and-roll," were Harris' immediate replies ..."

Devin Lifts Net Playoff Hopes

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February 27

New York Post

"If the Nets go on to make the playoffs, it will be easy to look back at the 50-foot, buzzer-beating shot Devin Harris made to beat the 76ers on Monday night as the turning point of the season. The Nets had lost five in a row and looked as if they were about to drop another game at home - where they're now 13-17 - until Harris bobbled the ball then threw up a prayer with under 0.3 seconds left that hit nothing but net. In reality, the miracle heave has just emphasized the fact that Harris has decided to take this team on his back and carry it as far as he can. He followed up Monday's 39-point performance with a 42-point showing in Wednesday night's win against the Bulls, in which he scored ..."

The Miracle on Izod: Harris' heave counts

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February 24

Bergen Record

"Fans were screaming and cheering and the Nets' bench went wild, but Devin Harris wore a mostly blank stare as he watched referee Violet Palmer wave off his halfcourt heave from the left sideline that swished through the basket. Then the officials huddled and several times watched the replay of Harris' incredible shot with Andre Iguodala draped all over him as everyone in the Izod Center stood and buzzed with anticipation. After about 2½ minutes and with many Nets standing in the background watching the television monitor, official Derrick Stafford raised his arms signaling that Harris' miracle shot beat the clock and New Jersey beat the 76ers, 98-96, Monday night. "I didn't want to look at ..."

Harris' Half-Court Heave Tops Sixers

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February 24

New York Post

"With the Nets trailing by a point and the clock showing just 1.8 seconds between them and a sixth straight defeat, Devin Harris raced up the left side, snared an inbound pass and launched a shot from half court. Improbably, the ball went in the hoop. More improbably, the shot was ruled to have come before the final buzzer. "I had no idea. I had no clue. I had no sense of time," said Harris who hurled the ball up with the Sixers' Andre Iguodala reading his shirt size, then saw ref Violet Palmer wave off the shot. The refs conferred. They watched video. They conferred some more. They watched more video. Finally, after 2½ minutes, crew chief Derrick Stafford raised both arms and the remaining ..."

Harris Gives Nets Devin-E Intervention

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February 14

New York Post

"The 24 wins. The development of rookie Brook Lopez. The decent crowds despite the team history and an economy weaker than A-Rod's steroids defense. But the biggest surprise for the Nets this season may be the offensive emergence of Devin Harris. And Harris, in Phoenix this weekend as a first-time All-Star, swears there is more to come after the break. "I think I'll be better," he said. If so, then maybe the Nets' playoff bid in a season that began stamped "rebuilding" isn't so far-fetched. By now, the NBA knows how Harris, shackled in Dallas as an afterthought offensive option, was handed the keys to Nets motor and told to go. He went, and hasn't been stopped. Although everyone is trying. ..."

Devin, Nets crush Nuggets at home

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February 8

New York Daily News

"If the NetsÂ took anything out of losing every game of a tough five-game stretch back in mid-January, it was that getting off to a good start is crucial. They lost the first game of that skid to the Celtics by 32 points and never recovered. IfÂ Saturday night was any indication, the Nets will fare much better this time around against some of the best teams in the league. Not only did the Nets win for the season-high fourth straight time, but they also picked up their most inexplicable victory yet, a 114-70 pasting of the Nuggets at the Meadowlands. If nothing else, the Nets will head into Sunday night's game at Orlando feeling good about themselves. It tied the second-largest margin of ..."

Devin Harris, Nets rip Wizards, 115-88

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February 5

New York Daily News

"The Nets played one of their most complete games of the season Wednesday night, although it probably helped that their opponent was anything but complete. Taking advantage of the punchless Wizards, the Nets throttled Washington, 115-88, for their third straight win. Already without Gilbert Arenas for the season, the Wizards were also missing Caron Butler and DeShawn Stevenson. The Nets showed no mercy, especially during a third-quarter outburst in which they outscored Washington 35-18 to seize control of the game. It was the Nets' second straight double-digit win and their most lopsided victory since they beat Dallas by 24 on Dec.19. "We don't have many of these," said Lawrence Frank. ..."

New Jersey Nets' Devin Harris selected to NBA All-Star team

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January 30

Trenton Times

"Perhaps as recently as two or three weeks ago, Devin Harris looked like a lock to make his first NBA All-Star team. But the way the Nets have played lately cast some doubt as to whether the point guard would earn a place among the league's top stars. Yet, when the All-Star reserves were announced Thursday night, Harris was indeed among the seven players chosen to come off the bench for the Eastern Conference team on Feb. 15 in Phoenix. "It is an honor to be selected to the All-Star team," Harris said in a statement released by the Nets after the reserves were announced. "I look forward to representing the Nets at All-Star Weekend and I thank the coaches who voted for me." Vince Carter, ..."

Devin Named East Reserve; Vince Left Off

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January 30

New York Post

"When the Nets dealt eight-time All-Star Jason Kidd to the Mavericks for a package including Devin Harris last year, who'd have guessed that, of the two point guards, Harris would make this year's All-Star Game? But that's what has happened, as Harris was named yesterday to the Eastern Conference team as a reserve, becoming an NBA All-Star for the first time. "It is an honor to be selected to the NBA All-Star team," Harris said as the Nets prepared to face the Hawks tonight in Atlanta. "I look forward to representing the Nets at All-Star Weekend, and I thank the coaches who voted for me." After seeing his numbers improve slightly after joining the Nets last year, Harris has arguably been ..."

Harris' play hasn't gone unnoticed

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January 29

Bergen Record

"Vince Carter's 32nd birthday and Lawrence Frank's five-year anniversary as Nets coach were forgettable occasions. Frank made his career out of outworking people, yet Carter and the Nets took Monday night off against the Thunder. The Nets had another anniversary Wednesday that hasn't turned out as forgettable or regrettable as expected. Jason Kidd publicly requested a trade Jan. 28, 2008, letting out the NBA's worst-kept secret. Everyone knew Kidd wanted out, and the deal has turned out better than anticipated for the Nets. By getting Devin Harris and two first-round picks from Dallas, the Nets built for the future. But Harris also has the Nets playing for something now, and should be ..."

Harris fails to deliver as Nets lose

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January 29

Bergen Record

"It almost has been as accepted a part of the game as the opening tip. When the game gets down to the final seconds Vince Carter gets the ball against his former team, the Toronto Raptors. Wednesday night, the situation called for the same heroics, but this time Carter didn't get the ball. And the Nets didn't get the win, either. The Nets put the ball in the hands of Devin Harris and although he executed a picture-perfect crossover, sending defender Joey Graham back-pedaling away, he didn't do what Carter has done so many times - make the shot. Harris's 16-foot jumper glanced off the rim, leaving the Nets with a painful 107-106 loss. Carter's only heroics this time came in consoling his ..."

Devin earns Rap rave

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January 29

Toronto Sun

"A revelation since his arrival in the Jersey swamps, Devin Harris finds himself on the cusp of being an all-star. Raptors interim head coach Jay Triano saw first-hand Harris' skills while helping coach a group of U.S.players two summers ago. "What I remember was a dedicated kid who had a decent jump shot,'' Triano said yesterday. "He now has a very, very good jumper." Later today, the NBA will announce the reserves for next month's all-star game, a group of players who are picked by the league's coaches, unlike the game's starters who are voted by fans. Triano has thrown his support behind Harris, who entered last night in the most elite of company, having averaged at least 21.0 points ..."

Harris to be a test

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January 27

Toronto Sun

"As elated as the Raptors felt after winning back-to-back games following a seven-game losing streak, life will get tougher again this week. They will face the New Jersey Nets tomorrow, which means contending with Devin Harris. Facing Harris, a much quicker point guard than they have seen in awhile, will be a true test of how well Jose Calderon is faring in his return from a right hamstring injury, and how well Anthony Parker can sub for Calderon. Coach Jay Triano is very happy at how Calderon has looked in the past two games. "He's playing within himself, playing under control, making sure different guys get the basketball," Triano said. "(His court time) is about where we expected him ..."

Devin's A Go

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January 23

Newark Star-Ledger

"Or so he thinks. "I'll play tonight. No worries," Devin Harris said after going through the entire shootaround despite his bruised rib. Precautions? Body armor, perhaps? Catcher's chest protector? Three coats of Cheez Whiz? "There are just certain things I have to do to protect it," was all he said, "but it shouldn't be a problem." Actually, their bigger problem might be with Keyon Dooling, whose right ankle is still giving him trouble. Harris said he's not being the hero, and that would have played even if KD's status was more favorable. Dooling, meanwhile, says the swelling has gone down, but he thinks he'll give it a whirl."

For the Record: Frank's job in hands of Harris

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January 22

Bergen Record

"Lawrence Frank celebrates his five-year anniversary as Nets coach Monday - if he makes it until then. Our tongue is planted in our cheek as we write that because Frank might be doing his best coaching job this season. Yet now he is under the microscope. Everyone is watching to see how Vince Carter, and more importantly, Devin Harris, respond to their second-half benching Saturday against Boston. Carter never seemed bothered. But Harris wasn't happy and cryptically said, "Remains to be seen," when he was first asked how it will affect him and his relationship with Frank. Wednesday, Harris said, "I don't think it will be a problem," yet sidestepped some other questions regarding the matter. ..."

Hornets, Paul sting Nets

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January 22

Bergen Record

"Devin Harris wasn't on the court for much of the second half Wednesday night, but this time it wasn't at the behest of coach Lawrence Frank. Harris' sore right rib that has hampered him the last few days forced him to leave the Nets' 102-92 loss to the Hornets at New Orleans Arena. Harris said he had trouble breathing and will go for a CT Scan today. Several times during the game, Harris could be seen reaching for his rib after taking a jumper or driving to the basket. He had a precautionary X-ray on Tuesday that was negative and Harris thought he would be fine to play. But he felt sharp pain, and said he took a couple of shots that aggravated it, including hitting the basket pad on one ..."

Harris Off Net Bench - And Onto Hot Seat

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January 21

New York Post

"All eyes in the Nets' universe will be on Devin Harris tonight when the Nets take on Chris Paul and the Hornets in New Orleans (8:00, YES, WBBR-1130 AM). And should Harris under-perform, those eyes might turn to coach Lawrence Frank, whose controversial decision to bench Harris and Vince Carter during Saturday's 105-85 loss to the Celtics could jeopardize his job if the duo does not bounce back. Carter, a 10-year veteran, understood the move. The 25-year-old Harris was bothered by it. Harris did not speak to the media after yesterday's practice because he left to have precautionary X-rays on his ribs. The X-rays were negative, and Harris is expected to start tonight. He will have a chance ..."

Benching Sent Message To Nets Stars

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January 19

New York Post

"Lawrence Frank may be playing the most dangerous game with the Nets. Frank benched stars Vince Carter and Devin Harris after an atrocious team first half Saturday against the Celtics. Carter publicly said he understood the move. Harris pretty much said the same, but his annoyance was more evident. So what happens now? "I don't know. I really don't have any comment," said team president Rod Thorn, who deflected attempts to discuss the matter. Frank, who has done probably his best coaching with the Nets (19-22) this season, acknowledged the status of the guys he benched. "Devin and Vince are a big reason for our winning. This was a one-game situation," Frank said. "Those two are vital to our ..."

Carter, Harris Benched In Ugly Loss To Celtics

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January 18

New York Post

"The message was loud and clear, and sent in the most dramatic fashion. Give no effort, no energy, give up your place on the floor. "I was just totally embarrassed by our performance," Nets coach Lawrence Frank said. "It starts with me, and it goes on to our main players. It was an embarrassing, embarrassing start to the game and I just decided to go in another direction." That direction did not include stars Vince Carter and Devin Harris, who were benched for the entire second half of another effortless, lopsided defeat against the Celtics, this one a 105-85, wipeout in the Meadowlands. Don't be fooled by the score. This was worse than a 20-point butt-kicking. The Nets were down 18-2 after ..."

Harris unable to show goods

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January 10

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

"Future Hall of Famer Jason Kidd has taken his game to Dallas but the New Jersey Nets are not hurting at the point guard position. Instead, they have 25-year-old Milwaukee native Devin Harris orchestrating the show, and he is running with the opportunity the Nets are giving him. Unfortunately for pro basketball fans in Milwaukee, Harris was unable to play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night because of a right hamstring injury. They had hoped to see the former Wauwatosa East and University of Wisconsin star, a strong candidate for a berth on the Eastern Conference all-star team. But the only peek the hometown fans received was of a dapper Devin wearing a suit and sitting on the Nets' ..."

Devin Harris reinjures hamstring in Nets' win

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January 6

New York Daily News

"When the Nets acquired Yi Jianlian from Milwaukee in the Richard Jefferson trade over the summer, they envisioned the 7-footer as being the third option in their revamped offense. But things have not turned out exactly the way the Nets had planned. Not even close. In fact, not only has Yi consistently failed to provide backup support for the high-scoring duo of Vince Carter and Devin Harris, but he's been downright awful more often than not. But just when the Nets needed him most, Yi finally came through, recording his third double-double of the season in a 98-90 win over the Kings at the Meadowlands Tuesday night. He had 22 points and 13 rebounds. Yi's performance helped the Nets avoid ..."

Hammy sidelines Harris

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January 4

New York Post

"Devin Harris was a scratch for the Nets here during last night's 101-96 overtime loss to the Heat because of a sore right hamstring. Keyon Dooling missed a couple games recently with a sore right hip and his absence was compounded when Vince Carter, the emergency point, was ejected Wednesday night against Detroit. So talk of a third point guard is at the forefront around the Nets again. But with 15 contracts already, don't expect the Nets to sign another point. "It depends on how long he's going to be out," said Rod Thorn, who explained the Nets would have to make a 2-for-1 trade or cut someone outright. "Although we have 15 contracts, on the fifth of January, you can start signing 10-day ..."

Nets' Harris has developed into one of NBA's top point guards

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December 23

Indianapolis Star

"Phoenix's Steve Nash was left flat-footed and looking dumbfounded when he attempted to defend New Jersey point guard Devin Harris in a game last month. Harris wound up with 47 points. Dallas' Jason Kidd, traded for Harris last season, had no answer, either. Harris showed the Mavericks what they are missing when he torched them for 41 points and 13 assists. Now it's the Indiana Pacers' turn to devise a scheme that limits Harris' penetration, stops him from turning the corner off pick-and-roll plays and keeps him away from the free throw line. That won't be easy. Seven players have scored 30 or more points against the Pacers this season. So, what's the plan, coach? "I don't know; we'll find ..."

Harris' play jumps out

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December 21

Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

"All the perspective one needs on how far Devin Harris has come since being dealt from the Mavericks to the Nets last season is this: Entering Saturday night's game against the Heat at Izod Center, Harris was one of three NBA players averaging at least 24 points and six assists. The other two were LeBron James and the Heat's Dwyane Wade. If the inclusion of the fifth-year point guard on that list seems a bit surprising, well, that's basically been the story of Harris' season. Entering Saturday's play, among players who appeared in at least 50 games last season, Harris had made the largest climb in scoring average from 2007-08. His 9.7-point gain is the only gain beyond eight points in the ..."

Devin Harris sharp again, but Net result is bad

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December 11

New York Daily News

"Devin Harris was on fire, and so were the Nets. But that was early, and the Knicks were the ones who were hot when it counted most. After looking unstoppable in the opening minutes of the game, Harris and the Nets cooled off considerably and eventually lost, 121-109, to the Knicks at the Meadowlands Wednesday night. Harris scored 14 of the Nets' first 17points, helping them take a 10-point lead. Then just before the midway point of the first quarter, Harris fed Yi Jianlian for an alley-oop dunk that put the Nets up by 12. The Nets eventually increased the lead to 15 in the second quarter but clung to a six-point lead at halftime. Coming out of the break with 20 points and two fouls, ..."