Sources claim that the Nets traded Vince Carter in preparation for a possible sale.

Two league sources told Sports Illustrated that minority owner Vincent Viola could buy out majority owner Bruce Ratner and take control of the franchise.

However, another high-ranking source in the league office says that four groups are positioned to invest in the Nets.

New Jersey traded Carter, who has three years and $51 million left on his contract, to Orlando in exchange for a trio of players with inexpensive contracts.