The Newark Star-Ledger reported Sunday that Vince Carter, who opted out of the final year of his contract, has agreed to a new four-year, $61.8 million contract with the Nets.  The contract holds a team option for a fifth year.

Earlier, Nets president Rod Thorn seemed to indicate that the signing was imminent.  "We had some conversations today," Thorn said, referring to Carter's agent, "and I'm optimistic things are going pretty well. Let's say there's good reason for optimism."

The Nets quickly came to terms with Carter after owner Bruce Ratner authorized the deal, despite the possibility that it could put the Nets over the luxury tax threshold.

The Nets also hope to re-sign free-agent big man Mikki Moore who is coming off the best season of his career.