The Nets' website reports that Ryan Anderson may start the preseason opener against Miami on Thursday. He has been bodying Yi Jianlian in the post and denying him the ball throughout training camp. Carter says simply he has been “just tremendous” in camp.
Our View:This is somewhat of a shocker to most as Anderson struggled in the Rocky Mountain Revue summer league. Anderson has a nice shot and an aggressive style, but it's hard to believe he would start in a deep Nets' frontcourt.
The Newark Star-Ledger reports that Bobby Simmons will likely be the starter at small forward this season. He is battling Jarvis Hayes and Trenton Hassell for the job.
Our View:Simmons was the league's Most Improved Player in 2005 and he would like to earn the title a second time. He is a quality source of three-pointers and steals and his other numbers will not hurt you. He is one of three Nets who have averaged at least 10 points per game over their careers.
