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The New Jersey Nets have requested waivers on guard Lucious Harris, Nets CEO Rod Thorn announced today.

"Lucious was a valuable member of our organization for the past seven seasons," said Thorn. "He was an integral part of our accomplishments over the past three years, and we wish him nothing but success in the future."

The 11-year veteran was acquired by the Nets on June 27, 1997, as part of an eight player trade with Philadelphia and played seven seasons with New Jersey, averaging 7.7 points, 1.6 assists and 2.6 rebounds in 456 games. Harris' most productive season was the 2002-03 campaign, when he averaged 10.3 points for the Eastern Conference champions. Harris finished his Nets career 6th in team history in games played, and 5th in three-pointers made (236).

Harris appeared in 54 playoff games, averaging 7.3 points and 2.5 rebounds. He ranks tied for first in playoff appearances on the Nets all-time list, while ranking 5th in minutes (1087), points (396), field goals made (140) and field goals attempted (326). Harris has career averages on 7.5 points, 1.5 assist and 2.4 rebounds in 727 games.

The move further dismantles the Nets team that went to the NBA finals two seasons in a row, losing to the Lakers and Spurs. Last season the Nets lost in the playoffs to the eventual champion Detroit Pistons. Earlier this summer the team sign-and-traded Kenyon Martin away for first round draft picks. They also let Kerry Kittles go to the Clippers for virtually nothing. Meanwhile, superstar point guard Jason Kidd had off-season knee surgery and while he could return in time for the start of the season, it's likely he'll miss a month or so. There's no reason for Kidd to rush back to this squad. Richard Jefferson remains the team's only undamaged star. He signed a long contract extension with the Nets this summer.