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Is there something wrong with Danny Ferry’s brain? Did they teach him nothing at Duke?

As they were putting some of the finishing touches on the Richard Jefferson-Yi Jianlian deal, the Nets received a call from the Cleveland Cavaliers, who offered them Wally Szczerbiak and his expiring, $13.2 million salary for Vince Carter. According to two Eastern Conference executives, who asked for anonymity so as not to spill Rod Thorn’s secrets, the Nets considered it — but not for very long.

An offer like that isn’t worth the price of the goddamned phone call, Ferry. If someone offers you a loose-shooting defensive liability for a high-volume scorer only just past his peak — even if the former has an expiring contract, while the latter needs a change of scenery — that’s an insult, not a proposition.

The only reason his fellow GMs aren’t screening calls to avoid Danny’s dumb ideas? He’s the man who traded for Ben Wallace, so only Chris Wallace offers a more likely trade outlet for rubbish.

And you wonder why Bron Bron will leave Ohio as soon as his contract is up. Actually, no you don’t — it’s really obvious.

Posted By: Anton