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Barker's analysis: Nets going for broke on LeBron

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James reacts after dunking against

Photo credit: AP | Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James reacts after dunking against the Detroit Pistons in the second half of a first-round NBA playoff basketball game, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (April 24, 2009)

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One by one, the players on the Nets' "B'' list are being signed and courted by the competition. Rudy Gay has decided to go back to the Memphis Grizzlies. And Amar'e Stoudemire is in serious talks with the Knicks.

The Nets, however, had nothing scheduled over the weekend. Nada Saturday. Nada Sunday. And that lack of activity is a lack of activity with a purpose.

The Nets have put all...

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