After the Celtics extended Paul Pierce, Nets star Vince Carter appears to have been left without the same opportunity from the Nets.

Both Carter and Pierce had signed identical contracts five years ago, calling for a $15.1 million salary in 2006-07 and a player option ($16.3 million) the next season.

"There's nothing really going on regarding him," Thorn said. "I think Vince's plan is to play this year and see what happens."