With the Nets struggling so far this season, especially when closing games, it has become clear that they are lacking any sort of veteran leadership. Joe Johnson was expected to step into that role, but instead, he has become a liability for the team with his ballhogging. The Nets also could use some more depth and talent in case one of their starters goes down. Jarrett Jack has already missed time this season, and Brook Lopez has been somewhat injury prone in the past. Also, adding more players would allow the Nets to fiddle with their lineup more and find the right combinations.