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Kenyon Martin’s agent, Brian [censored], said yesterday that the All-Star power forward will “very likely” not be back with the Nets after receiving offers from Denver and Atlanta.
“I don’t think it’s likely he’ll come back to the Nets,” [censored] told the Daily News after he talked to Nets CEO Rod Thorn earlier in the day.
[censored] would not elaborate on why Martin, who has been adamant about his desire to remain in New Jersey, likely has played his last game for the Nets. However, Martin has expressed concern about how committed Brooklyn developer and new Nets owner Bruce Ratner is to winning.
The Nuggets and Hawks, both of whom met with Martin this past week, are believed to be offering the forward a six-year deal worth close to $85 million. [censored] says the restricted free agent will agree to a deal with one of the teams today. The Nuggets are considered to be the frontrunners.
The Nets will have 15 days to match any offer, although if it is front-loaded, they may be forced to pay more luxury tax. Another alternative would be for the Nets to strike a sign-and-trade be
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