Brian Lewis reports that Tommy Sheppard, Wizards senior vice president of basketball operations, is yet another candidate for the Nets open GM position. Sheppard is No. 2 in the Wizards front office, behind Ernie Grunfeld.
Lewis reports that the Nets have asked permission to talk with Sheppard, who's an NBA lifer with 21 years in the league, the last 12 with Washington. Previously, he had worked with the Nuggets in mostly a public relations capacity. In Washington, his responsibilities salary cap management, negotiations, draft preparation and talent evaluation of collegiate athletes and professionals, both domestically and abroad, among other things.