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Prokhorov Expresses Support Of LeBron's Decision In Open Letter
National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - 57 minutes ago
Mikhail Prokhorov, owner of the Nets, sent the following letter to the USA Today...... Read More »
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Nets owner writes letter defending LeBron
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - July 29 04:40 PM EDT
The Nets were one of the teams seemingly played for fools by LeBron James during his free agent courtship, but owner Mikhail Prokhorov says he has no problem with the superstar's decision to play for the Miami Heat.
In a letter to the editor of USA Today, Prokhorov wrote...... Read More »
Nets owner writes letter defending LeBron
National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - July 29 04:40 PM EDT
The Nets were one of the teams seemingly played for fools by LeBron James during his free agent courtship, but owner Mikhail Prokhorov says he has no problem with the superstar's decision to play for the Miami Heat.
In a letter to the editor of USA Today, Prokhorov wrote...... Read More »
Even The Worst Teams Have Reason For Optimism (SportingNews.com)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NBA - New Jersey Nets News - July 29 04:16 PM EDT
It may not often seem like it, but a team's fortunes can turn around almost instantly in the NBA.... Read More »
Mikhail Prokhorov sticks up for LeBron
National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - July 29 04:06 PM EDT
LeBron has plenty of people watching his back, including the editors at ESPN.com.And Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov. Who wrote a letter to the USA Today.The players are signed, the "Decision" is made, but the passions around this year's extraordinary class...... Read More »
Early NBA Rookie Of The Year Rankings
National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - July 29 12:21 PM EDT
1. John Wall – Point Guard, Washington Wizards Played up to the hype in the Summer League and got better as the games went on. As part of Washington’s rebuilding effort, Wall is going to have the rock in his hands from start to finish...... Read More »
If We Want To Be Negative: 2011 NBA Draft Lottery Prospects
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - July 29 09:31 AM EDT
There seems to be two camps of fans regarding the New Jersey Nets and their offseason. The first are those that are mired in the negativity of recent Nets seasons, particular this past 12-win 2009-10 season, and the inability to sign any big free agents, particularly LeBron James and/or Chris Bosh. What stings even more [...]... Read More »
Daily Link: Prokhorov Defends Superfriends
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - July 29 06:43 AM EDT
In a letter to USA Today, Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov defends LeBron James’ decision to join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami, calling it an exciting time for the NBA:
We are seeing the birth of a new, dynamic team with such star players, and all of us can await the new season with [...]... Read More »
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - July 29 04:25 AM EDT
The talk about Nets center Brook Lopez yesterday regarding his bid for a spot on Team USA for the World Championships contained endearing words and phrases such as "struggled" and "on the bubble" and "has a lot to show." So naturally, Lopez was one of the 15 finalists chosen. Hey...... Read More »
National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - July 29 04:25 AM EDT
The talk about Nets center Brook Lopez yesterday regarding his bid for a spot on Team USA for the World Championships contained endearing words and phrases such as "struggled" and "on the bubble" and "has a lot to show." So naturally, Lopez was one of the 15 finalists chosen. Hey...... Read More »
Nets' Lopez hangs on after Team USA makes cuts
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - July 28 05:27 PM EDT
The United States is down to two centers, and one of them better pick it up if he wants to make it to Turkey.
USA Basketball trimmed its roster of candidates for the world championships Wednesday to 15, a guard-heavy group that features Brook Lopez and Tyson Chandler as its...... Read More »
Interesting Article About Derrick Favors
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - July 28 02:33 PM EDT
Derrick Favors told FanHouse in Orlando during the Nets summer league games that he had no idea who his father was or knew anything about him. However, Favors’ father got in touch with FanHouse and the result is a really interesting article on the situation, including the fact that his father was a basketball player [...]... Read More »
Daily Link: For Favors, It’s About Strength
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - July 28 06:47 AM EDT
In a Ben Couch interview with Derrick Favors, a common recurring theme kept coming back to the rookie’s strength and conditioning. Favors seemed pleased with his summer league performance and progress, but knows where he needs to make improvements:
NJNets.com: What did you take away from your week at Summer League in Orlando?
Derrick Favors: That [...]... Read More »
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - July 28 02:19 AM EDT
After meeting with New Orleans team brass, Chris Paul said he wants to play for the Hornets "for many years to come."
Right, and LeBron James wanted to stay in Cleveland.
So yes, the Nets will make the obligatory calls to see what chance, if any, exists of prying the...... Read More »
Daily Link: CP3 to Nets Talk Could “Advance”
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - July 27 06:49 AM EDT
In a great write-up on the Chris Paul situation in New Orleans, CBS Sports Ken Berger lists the Nets as among three teams who the New Orleans Hornets are in discussions with regarding a trade. Berger believes talks with the Nets could “advance” in the coming days.:
There are indications that the Hornets believe the Magic, [...]... Read More »
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - July 27 02:54 AM EDT
Bobby Marks has had more staying power than anyone else on the Nets' basketball side. And now Marks has an assistant general manager's title. Marks, who has served the Nets for 15 seasons in numerous basketball capacities, was formally named assistant general manager to new GM Billy King yesterday...... Read More »
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - July 26 08:20 AM EDT
Alex Kennedy of Hoopsworld.com had a post yesterday that got me thinking. In the post he ranked the Nets at 15th, last in the Eastern Conference, his reasoning is as follows:
While the young talent in New Jersey is a few years away from making them a competitive team, the additions this offseason were [...]... Read More »
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - July 11 04:13 AM EDT
When the Nets embarked upon the free agency marketplace, the names foremost in their minds were "James" and "Bosh." Well, so far the free agency experience has translated to "Outlaw" and "Petro" and as of tomorrow, "Morrow." The Nets yesterday announced they have reached agreement with Denver's 7-foot free...... Read More »
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