:basketball:The New Jersey Nets were a dominant force in the NBA's Western Conference in the mid-2000s.
:moneybag:Financial constraints and ownership changes impacted the team's ability to maintain its success.
:scales:Key players like Jason Kidd, Kenyon Martin, and Richard Jefferson faced injuries and roster changes.
:shipit:The team's move towards Brooklyn marked the end of an era for the New Jersey Nets.
:warning:The Nets' rise and fall serve as a cautionary tale for other teams in the NBA.