The Nets will likely give all of the minutes at small forward to 29-year old Bobby Simmons and 28-year old Jarvis Hayes this season unless one or both of them gets injured. Simmons will likely be the starter and he played in 71 games for the Nets last season and he averaged 24.4 minutes, 7.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. He has the potential to pump up his scoring average a bit this season with Vince Carter out of town. Hayes played in 74 games for the Nets last season and he averaged 24.8 minutes, 8.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game. He is a solid role player and he should do a solid job for the Nets this season. First round pick Terrence Williams could also get some playing time behind Simmons and Hayes this season.

PROJECTED GRADE FOR THE 2009-2010 SEASON FOR THE SMALL FORWARDS: C-