Maybyner Nene
C-F 42
(Maybyner Hilario)
Height: 6-11 (211cm) Weight: 260 (118kg)
Current NBA Status: Under Contract (Washington Wizards)
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Pre-Draft Team: CR Vasco da Gama (Brazil)
Draft Rights Trade: NYK to DEN
Draft Rights Renounced: N/A
AAU Team: N/A
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News
Brazil qualified for the Olympics by reaching the final at the 2011 FIBA Americas Championship. Nene had 22 points and 10 rebounds in his debut with the Wizards, a 108-89 victory over the Nets. The Kings reportedly declined a trade offer from the Nuggets of Nene for DeMarcus Cousins. The Clippers have acquired Nick Young in a three-way trade. Feb 22, 2012 | Denver PostNene has dealt with conditioning and injury issues this season. Dec 25, 2011 | Denver PostThe Nuggets will look inside the organization for potential replacements for Kenyon Martin. “Quality big men are hard to find," said Masai Ujiri in announcing Nene's new contract. Nene was also pursued by the Nets, but will remain with the Nuggets. Dec 13, 2011 | Star-LedgerThe primary alternative of the Nets would likely be Nene, who shares an agent with Dwight Howard. The Nuggets, Nets or Rockets are the most probable landing spots for Nene. Tthe Nets will offer Nene a four-year deal worth between $60 million and $65 million. The Warriors believe that they are all but out of the hunt for Tyson Chandler. Rockets general manager Daryl Morey seems determined to fill the team’s hole at center. Larry Bird will travel to Denver to meet with unrestricted free agent Nene on Tuesday. Roy Hibbert attempted to sell Nene on the benefits of playing for the Pacers. Dec 01, 2011 | Denver PostNuggets executive Masai Ujiri would like to re-sign Nene and Arron Afflalo, but outside interest may land one or both elsewhere this season. The Nuggets, Nets, Warriors, Rockets, Pacers, Clippers and Blazers reached out to Nene's representatives on Wednesday. The Pacers and Nets are the two teams currently with enough cap space to sign Nene. The Nets will pursue Tyson Chandler. The Nuggets should have the inside track to re-sign Nene, but their decision to not offer an extension until shortly before the lockout could cost them. Aug 16, 2011 | Denver PostNene is leaving open the possibility of re-signing with the Nuggets, but recently suggested one of the reasons why he opted out was for a better chance at a championship. Nene opted out of the final year of the six-year, $60 million contract. Nene will not join Brazil's national team at the FIBA Americas Championship this summer. The Nuggets are involved in talks with free agent to be Nene, who averaged career highs in points and field-goal percentage last season. George Karl told the Denver Post that in his opinion, Nene isn't going anywhere. Nene may opt out of his contract to become an unrestricted free agent. Nene is shooting 72 percent inside the paint against Oklahoma City. Nene scored 22 points in Game 1. Nene has been frustrated that he hasn't been offered a contract extension from the Nuggets, but that will quickly change. The Nuggets are expected to hold onto Nene now that Carmelo Anthony is gone. Feb 22, 2011 | Marc Stein/ESPNThe Nuggets have received numerous trade calls on Nene, but prefer to sign him to an extension. The Warriors have made trade inquiries for multiple big men. Nene can opt out of his contract and become a free agent this summer. The Nuggets have been more interested in Houston's offers for Nene, than they have for Carmelo Anthony. The Warriors are unlikely to be successful in their pursuit of Nene. Nene is in the same situation as Carmelo Anthony. Dec 13, 2010 | CBS SportsAmar'e Stoudemire will not be suspended by the NBA for his shove of Nene during Sunday's game. Aug 21, 2010 | Yahoo! SportsNene is dealing with "inflammation in both legs." Aug 08, 2010 | People DailyAnderson Varejao is dealing with back pain, while Nene has been slowed by an injured right leg.  RSS Feed |
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