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Even The Worst Teams Have Reason For Optimism (SportingNews.com)

It may not often seem like it, but a team's fortunes can turn around almost instantly in the NBA.

Nets Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

The most successful era in team history officially ended July 16 when team president/general manager Rod Thorn stepped down after 10 seasons with the Nets. He was replaced by former 76ers president Billy King, whose official title is general manager.

Thorn took over the Nets in 2000 and quickly turned them into one of the best teams in the East as they made back-to-back Finals appearances in 2002 and 2003. Thorn’s trade of Stephon Marbury for Jason Kidd before the 2001 season was the catalyst for all that success.

After the Nets finished 12-70 last season, many felt Thorn would return to try to help the team get back to its winning ways, especially with new owner Mikhail Prokhorov in place.

US trims roster of candidates for worlds to 15 (AP)

The United States is down to just two centers, and one of them better pick it up if he wants to make it to Turkey. USA Basketball trimmed its roster of candidates for the world championships Wednesday to 15, a guard-heavy group that features Brook Lopez and Tyson Chandler as its only centers. Rookie of the Year Tyreke Evans, O.J.

Chris Paul still wants out of New Orleans (Yahoo! Sports)

New Orleans Hornets brass met with the disgruntled Chris Paul Monday to try and convince him that the team is…

Nets promote Bobby Marks to assistant GM (AP)

The New Jersey Nets are promoting Bobby Marks to assistant general manager. General manager Billy King made the announcement Monday. Marks had been the team's vice president of basketball operations. Marks will work with King on salary cap management, scouting, player personnel and daily basketball operations.