New Jersey Nets' Rafer Alston (1) loses the ball as he collides with Boston Celtics' Paul Pirce during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Celtics beat the Nets 86-76. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 weeks ago

New Jersey Nets' Rafer Alston (1) loses the ball as he collides with Boston Celtics' Paul Pirce during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Celtics beat the Nets 86-76.

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  1. New Jersey Nets guard Rafer Alston, right, shoots over Sacramento Kings defender Spencer Hawes, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Nov. 27, 2009.
  2. New Jersey Nets guard Rafer Alston, right, drives past Portland Trail Blazers guard Steve Blake during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009.
  3. New Jersey Nets guard Rafer Alston, left, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Chaucneu Billups defends during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.
  4. New Jersey Nets' Rafer Alston and Milwaukee Bucks' Andrew Bogut go after a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, in Milwaukee.
  5. New Jersey Nets guard Rafer Alston, right, works to get around Orlando Magic forward Mickael Pietrus (20), of France, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Nov. 13, 2009.
  6. New Jersey Nets' Rafer Alston reacts after throwing the ball away in the closing seconds of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Nets are 0-8 as the 76ers won 82-79.
  7. Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett, right, and teammate Ray Allen watch the video display on the scoreboard during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls in their NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. The Celtics beat the Bulls 118-90.
  8. Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen, left, and Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich battle for the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. Allen had 20 points in the Celtics' 118-90 win.
  9. Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce celebrates after hitting a three-pointer against the Chicago Bulls during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. Pierce had 22 points in the Celtics' 118-90 win.
  10. Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (front) drives to the basket past Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (top L), Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace (top C) and Bobcats guard D.J. Augustin (R) in the second quarter of their NBA basketball game in Boston, Massachusetts October 28, 2009.
  11. Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett gestures towards the crowd as he takes the court for the Celtics home opener, NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats in Boston, Massachusetts October 28, 2009.
  12. Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett gestures as he takes the court for the Celtics' home opener NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats in Boston, Massachusetts October 28, 2009.
  13. New Jersey Nets guard Terrence Williams (8) drives to the basket in front of New York Knicks forward Danilo Gallinari, of Italy, during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Albany, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The Knicks won, 115-107.
  14. New Jersey Nets forward Sean Williams (51) defends against New York Knicks forward Danilo Gallinari, of Italy, during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Albany, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The Knicks won, 115-107.
  15. New Jersey Nets guard Chris Douglas-Roberts (17) defends against New York Knicks forward Wilson Chandler during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Albany, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The Knicks won, 115-107.
  16. New Jersey Nets center Brook Lopez (11) and New York Knicks forward David Lee (42) battle for the ball during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Albany, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The Knicks won, 115-107.

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