Sergey Karasev, who the Nets decided against extending another year, apparently would like to stay with Brooklyn ... and play for his old coach, David Blatt, who he believes the Nets will pursue.
In an interview with Match TV, a Russian sports channel, Karasev said he thinks the Nets will pursue Blatt, who coached him on Team Russia in 2012. Russian won the bronze at the London Olympics.
"There were no signs of trouble -- Cleveland played in The Finals last season, and now ranks first in the conference. But it happens. I think Brooklyn will make every effort to get David.