Still Having A Good Time in Russia

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We don't know much about Deron and Amy Williams trip to Moscow. We don't know if they've met with Mikhail Prokhorov or his No. 2, Dmitry Razumov, who's friendly with the couple. We don't know the identity of their tour guide. Is it a Prokhorov person or Andrei and Masha Kirilenko. Mum's the word. It does appear they're having a good time though.

Thursday morning, they posted pictures of them again in Red Square, along with two others that might have had Billy King fumbling for his meds if they weren't jokes. (They were, right?!) In one, Amy is seen

Fournier Hurt, Staying in France

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Fournier Hurt, Staying in France

The big draw for the Nets' group workout this weekend hurt his right ankle Wednesday night while playing his final game in the French League.

Evan Fournier, the 6'7" French guard, was expected to leave Paris for New York on Thursday but decided to stay in France to determine the severity of the sprain. He will not work out.

Around the Nets Thursday: Down Goes Fournier!

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Around the Nets Thursday: Down Goes Fournier!

Remember how this weekend’s draft combine existed to highlight Evan Fournier, the French point guard the Brooklyn Nets covet and may trade into the first round for? Fournier injured his ankle in-game yesterday, and now it appears he won’t make the trip over to the combine. Though you’d like to see him healthy, it’s possible [...]

Brooklyn Nets: 5 Reasons to Expect Greatness in New Era

Source: Bleacher Report

It is as official as anything can get. 

The Nets are trading the tanning beds of New Jersey for the bright lights of Brooklyn. 

But this team will achieve greatness in this new era of basketball. 

The Brooklyn Nets are opening a new page in the history of the game and are prepared to write a great classic. 

They have the talent to do so. They have the backing to do so. 

"The Curse of Dr. J” has been lifted. 

The page is blank and waiting to be scribbled on. 

Those scribbles will soon come together and morph into the Larry O'Brien Trophy. Here is why. 

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Farmar Criticizes Lakers...Or Did He?

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Jordan Farmar was trending on Twitter Thursday based on a tweet sent from @jordanfarmar2 implying that the Lakers made a mistake by letting him go two years ago. The tweet, referring to Steve Blake's miss on a game-winning shot vs the Thunder, read: "Guess who would have made that 3 ptr…"

Now while it is true that Farmar is a considerably better three point shooter than Blake and that he has two rings from his time with the Lakers, the Twitter account

Fournier Hurt, Workout Doubtful

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Fournier Hurt, Workout Doubtful

The big draw for the Nets' group workout this weekend hurt his right ankle Wednesday night while playing his final game in the French League.

Evan Fournier, the 6'7" French guard, was expected to leave Paris for New York on Thursday but delayed his departure to determine the severity of the sprain. At this point, he is not expected to work out.

Deron's Moscow trip may bode well for Nets

Source: New York Post by By  FRED KERBER

Paris is supposed to be wonderful this time of year. The Caribbean, too. But Moscow? “No sunshine but still beautiful,” Nets point guard Deron Williams posted on Twitter this week. Williams and wife Amy posted pictures of themselves and Red Square Wednesday as the offseason’s most intriguing vacation continued...

Smith, Van Gundy Gone In "Days"?

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If what Chad Ford reported Wednesday turns out to be true, Billy King will be talking to someone other than Otis Smith next time he calls about Dwight Howard. In a chat, Ford wrote that he expects both Smith and Stan Van Gundy will be fired in a matter of days.

"I think you'll see them let go GM Otis Smith and head coach Stan Van Gundy in the next few days." Ford wrote. He added that whoever replaces them won't be thinking about a championship run, either. Rather, it will be about dumping Howard and starting over. "I think everyone realizes he's gone sooner or later and the focus will be on

NBA Playoffs - May 16 Open Thread

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This thread is for discussion of tonight's games. Keep the playoffs discussion in this thread and the Nets discussion elsewhere.

Wednesday's schedule...

Celtics (1) @ 76ers (1) - Game 3 - 7 p.m. ET - TNT

Lakers (0) @ Thunder (1) - Game 2 - 9:30 p.m. ET - TNT

Bondy: Williams Looking To Stay; Kerber: Meaning of Moscow Nights

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Stefan Bondy lays out the positives and negatives of Deron Williams free agency situation and offers this bottom line: "From what we’ve heard, Williams is looking for reasons the stay with the Nets. It’s up to GM Billy King to provide them."

Bondy, unlike a lot of pundits, doesn't believe the Nets are in bind where they win D-Will's signature only if they trade for Dwight Howard. He quotes Williams own words last month on what the Nets need to do.

"We have to get some veterans, guys that know how to play the

Is LinSanity Nets' Back-Up Plan?

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Alex Kennedy writes that the guy who Deron Williams burned for 38 points, including eight three pointers, back in February could be the Nets' back-up plan if D-Will leaves. Kennedy cites "sources close to the situation" that bringing LinSanity to Brooklyn would solve all sorts of problems for the Nets.

Kennedy writes that the Nets are one of five teams with interest in Jeremy Lin, still recovering from a torn meniscus. The others, he claims, are the Raptors,

Nets guard Williams now on Prokhorov's home turf

Source: New York Post by By FRED KERBER

Paris is supposed to be wonderful this time of year. The Caribbean, too. But Moscow? “No sunshine but still beautiful,” Nets point guard Deron Williams posted on Twitter this week. Williams and wife Amy posted pictures of themselves at Red Square as the offseason’s most intriguing vacation continued in...

Bondy: D-Will Looking To Stay

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Stefan Bondy lays out the positives and negatives of Deron Williams free agency situation and offers this bottom line: "From what we’ve heard, Williams is looking for reasons the stay with the Nets. It’s up to GM Billy King to provide them."

Bondy, unlike a lot of pundits, doesn't believe the Nets are in bind where they win D-Will's signature only if they trade for Dwight Howard. He quotes Williams own words last month on what the Nets need to do.

"We have to get some veterans, guys that know how to play the

Why the Nets have the upperhand in the battle for Deron Williams

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So here’s the ugly list, as best we could gather. These teams could have enough cap space this offseason to sign Deron Williams to a max deal, and each are sufficiently flawed: Trailblazers, Hornets, Suns, Celtics, Bobcats, Rockets, Raptors, Cavaliers, Pacers, Kings, Mavericks, Nets.   Yes, ...

Potential Brooklyn Nets Starting 5 Lineups

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The New Jersey Nets have changed their name to the Brooklyn Nets. They have their new logo. All that is left is to get their team set. 

There are several question marks that remain unanswered, including their star point guard Deron Williams and small forward Gerald Wallace.

The Nets have several option with the power forward position. They hope that Brook Lopez can ease the pain of not acquiring Dwight Howard.

Here is a look at some potential Brooklyn Nets starting five lineups.

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Deron and Amy Enjoy Moscow Sights As Maverick Fans Fret About Money

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The Williams, Deron and Amy, are still in Russia, out sightseeing this morning. They're reportedly spending time with the Kirilenkos, Andrei and Masha. Nothing though on any talks with Mikhail Prokhorov, beyond a casual conversation the two had in Istanbul.

As noted Tuesday, this Russian interlude has gotten notice in Dallas, where in the words of one writer, "The Mavs want Deron Williams in the worst possible way."

But beyond Williams' Russian vacation, Mavericks' writers and fans have started taking note of something else, the $28 million and

For Mav Fans, A Question of Money

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We've scoured the internet for word on the vacationing Williams family but alas nothing. They were last seen, at least online, two days ago in Moscow, where they are reportedly spending time with the Kirilenkos, Andrei and Masha. Nothing more either on any talks, beyond a casual conversation like they had in Istanbul, with Mikhail Prokhorov. Maybe later.

As noted Tuesday, this Russian interlude has gotten notice in Dallas, where in the words of one writer, "The Mavs want Deron Williams in the worst possible way." But beyond Williams' Russian vacation,

Net Worth: The Fans

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Net Worth: The Fans

I feel like there were two different types of Nets fans this season. One type dominated Twitter, started Dwight Howard or Deron Williams trending topics, and if my memory serves, were called out by NBA reporters after the Dwightmare as “annoying.” From my angle, tuning into social media, reading tweets and news stories break, it [...]

Nets prep for draft workouts

Source: New York Post by By FRED KERBER

The Nets will look at a possible roster piece for the future and a prospective teammate buddy for Johan Petro all rolled into one at the two-day draft combine this weekend at their East Rutherford practice facility. Evan Fournier, a 19-year-old, 6-foot-7 combo guard from France, like Petro, is considered...

Barclays Promises State-of-the-Art Wireless To Meet Fans Expectations

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To say wireless coverage at NBA arenas is spotty is being kind. They weren't built for it and the nooks and crannies of such large spaces, filled with thick concrete walls, is not an ideal environment. But Barclays Center was built with wireless in mind and Tuesday, the team announced it's chosen a company to design, install and operate the arena network.

ExteNet Systems of Illinois will set up a a Distributed Antenna System (DAS) network in the newly constructed arena that will meet "rising expectations in fan demand", says the company. The Nets will also be heavily dependent on wireless in its basketball operations with video and data feeds at the arena.

Summer League Starts Shaping Up

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Jeff Foote is already in New York, getting ready for the free agent mini-camp next week where he will go up against two former NBA centers, Hilton Armstrong and David Harrison. He's also confirmed he's gotten one of the Nets first invitations to join the team's summer league roster, as has Dennis Horner, his Armor teammate.

Who else may travel to Orlando July 9-13 league is anyone's guess,

Around the Nets Wednesday: Youth Movement

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Around the Nets Wednesday: Youth Movement

The Brooklyn Nets are hosting a pre-draft workout this weekend with 44 non-lottery prospects on Saturday and Sunday. We’ll be covering it. A name to keep an eye on: international point guard Evan Fournier, a late addition to the workout and a player the Nets covet. Jeff “The Footenote” Foote will play for the Nets [...]

Barclays Promises State-of-the-Art Wireless

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To say wireless coverage at NBA arenas is spotty is being kind. They weren't built for it and the nooks and crannies of such large spaces, filled with thick concrete walls, is not an ideal environment. But Barclays Center was built with wireless in mind and Tuesday, the team announced it's chosen a company to design, install and operate the arena network.

ExteNet Systems of Illinois will set up a a Distributed Antenna System (DAS) network in the newly constructed arena that will meet "rising expectations in fan demand", says the company. The Nets will also be heavily dependent on wireless in its basketball operations with video and data feeds at the arena.

Summer League Already Shaping Up

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Jeff Foote is already in New York, getting ready for the free agent mini-camp next week where he will go up against two former NBA centers, Hilton Armstrong and David Harrison. He's confirmed he's gotten one of the Nets first invitations to join the team's summer league roster, as has Dennis Horner, his Armor teammate.

Who else may travel to Orlando for the July 9-13 league is anyone's

A Lot of Work for A Few Picks?

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The Nets don't know how many picks they'll have on Draft Night, but they're preparing as if they'll have more than the #57 pick, which is the only one they know they'll have for sure.

The Nets have a 25.5 percent chance at hanging on to a top three pick at the May 30 Lottery. They have $3 million in Mikhail Prokhorov's cash they have to use before June 30 or lose it. First round picks can be had for $3 million. They have that #57 pick. They can reacquire the #60 pick sent to the Lakers in 2010 if L.A. agrees to accept $250,000 by June 1. And Billy King made two Draft Night trades last year. So they're

Jay-Z: Logos "Classic", Not "Flash"

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In an interview with MTV, Jay-Z says the Nets new logos whose designs he "approved" are about his hometown: "classic and strong; a throwback to Brooklyn and what we're about."

The Nets' minority owner also spoke about the model for the logo and its simple font.

"It was really a take off the old subway signs, if you look at the old subway signs they were in black and white. It was that strong, beautiful, iconic black and white," Jay said. "I wanted to pick something that would stand the test of time and be here forever."

Jay-Z Used Old Subway Signs For New

Nets prep for combine

Source: New York Post by By FRED KERBER

The Nets will look at a possible roster piece for the future and a prospective teammate buddy for Johan Petro all rolled into one at the two-day draft combine this weekend at their East Rutherford practice facility.Evan Fournier, a 19-year-old, 6-foot-7 combo guard from France, like Petro, is considered...

Jay-Z: Logos Classic, Not Flash

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In an interview with MTV, Jay-Z says the Nets new logos whose designs he "approved" are about his hometown: "classic and strong; a throwback to Brooklyn and what we're about."

The Nets' minority owner also spoke about the model for the logo and its simple typeface.

"It was really a take off the old subway signs, if you look at the old subway signs they were in black and white. It was that strong, beautiful, iconic black and white," Jay said. "I wanted to pick something that would stand the test of time and be here forever."

Jay-Z Used Old Subway Signs For

NBA Playoffs - May 15 Open Thread

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This thread is for discussion of tonight's games. Keep the playoffs discussion in this thread and the Nets discussion elsewhere.

Tuesday's schedule...

Pacers (0) @ Heat (1) - Game 2 - 7 p.m. ET - TNT

Clippers @ Spurs - Game 1 - 9:30 p.m. ET - TNT

Jay-Z: D12 Had His Chance at Nets

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Jay-Z: D12 Had His Chance at Nets

In the midst of an interview on everything from his big Labor Day concert in Philly to his diaper changing skills, Jay-Z got asked about the Nets.

Q: Is Dwight Howard coming to New Jersey, or Brooklyn I mean, to play for the Nets?

A: I don’t know, I have no idea. Only Dwight Howard know that. He had a chance to come there already, so I don’t know, I have no idea.

Sounds like at least one member of the Nets ownership isn't forgetting what happened at the trade deadline.

Chris Paul is the L.A. Clippers' savior -- but there have been others in the NBA (RealClearSports.com)

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Chris Paul joins a list of players who turned struggling franchises around.

D-Will Travel Gets Noticed In Dallas

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On ESPN Radio and on the ESPN Dallas website, Deron and Amy Williams travel has gotten noticed. For weeks, and particularly after the Thunder's trashing of the Mavericks, Deron Williams has been held out as the hope of the franchise. It's been treated as a given in local sports pages that Mark Cuban would out-wrestle (if not out kickbox) Mikhail Prokhorov for Williams' services

And while the Nets have officially been low-key about the Williams travel to Turkey and Russia, it's made people, even one prospective teammate, a bit nervous. "Last I heard he was partying overseas with Nets management, with Prokhorov and them," Brendan Haywood said of Williams Tuesday on ESPN Dallas Radio. "If he's leaning towards Dallas, he's got a

“Small Market, Big Heart” Hits The Internet Today

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“Small Market, Big Heart” Hits The Internet Today

This post has little to do with the Nets, other than the fact that both teams are current members of the National Basketball Association and occasionally play each other. But sometimes, NBA news goes beyond basketball, and beyond the fact that Isaiah Thomas finished ahead of MarShon Brooks in the Rookie of the Year voting [...]

French Guard Headlines Workout

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Evan Fournier, a 6'7" combo guard from Poitiers, France, is the top prospect scheduled for the Nets' mass workout this weekend at PNY Center. Fournier, who the Nets have scouted on several occasions, is one of 44 prospects, mostly second rounders, who will work out in front of 30 NBA teams Saturday and Sunday.

In addition to Fournier, who's projected mid to late first round, other notables include Iona PG Scott Machado, the NCAA leader in assists; two Big East SF's,

Brooks Finishes 10th in ROY Vote

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MarShon Brooks, who was taken at #25 in the NBA Draft, then was third in scoring among rookies, has finished tenth in Rookie of the Year voting He received one second place vote and one third place vote. The Cavaliers Kyrie Irving won the award.

Brooks finished behind Irving, Ricky Rubio, Kenneth Faried, Kawhi

MarShon Brooks receives two votes in Rookie of the Year voting

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MarShon Brooks receives two votes in Rookie of the Year voting

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard and 27th overall draft pick MarShon “Swag Sleeves” Brooks received a second-place vote and a third-place vote in the Rookie of the Year voting, finishing tenth overall among rookies as officially announced today by the NBA. Cavs point guard Kyrie Irving won the award handily, presumably for doing things like destroying [...]

Kyrie Irving, former St. Patrick star, named NBA's top rookie in landslide vote

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Newark native Kenneth Faried finishes third in voting

MetroPCS Thinking D-Will Stays?

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Not much news from the D-Will visit to Moscow. There's been no word on whether he's met with Mikhail Prokhorov. Just a tweeted image of Williams on what appears to be a Gulfstream V (is that Andrei Kirilenko in the dark glasses?): another of him and Amy out on the town and a tribute to Russians' prodigious drinking habits. Billy King

Obama Knows Hump Wedding Woes

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Obama Knows Hump Wedding Woes

While appearing on "The View" Monday, President Obama was given a "pop-culture" quiz, including a question about which of the Kardashian sisters had recently been married for 72 days.

"That would be Kim," Obama replied. "Because he was a ball player. I know he was a ball player. That’s how I know from watching basketball."

MetroPCS Thinking D-Will Stays

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Not much news from the D-Will visit to Moscow. There's been no word on whether he's met with Mikhail Prokhorov. Just a tweeted image of Williams on what appears to be a Gulfstream V (is that Andrei Kirilenko in the dark glasses?): another of him and Amy out on the town and a tribute to Russians' prodigious drinking habits. Billy King

D'Alessandro: Jeff Van Gundy, Hubie Brown and Mike Fratello on the NBA playoffs

Source: NJ.com by Dave D'Alessandro/Star-Ledger Columnist

TV trio in their annual postseason round-table

Barclays: From Floor To Ceiling

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The roof has been done for a few weeks now and with the arena enclosed, workers have been laying the floor. The floor will be the base of a variety of event-specific platforms for basketball, hockey and other events.

Would The Nets Want LinSanity?

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Allen St. John is fascinated by Jeremy Lin. He's written in Forbes Magazine about potential trade pieces for Lin and about why the departure of Mike D'antoni signaled the end of LinSanity. Now, he's back with a modest proposal: the Nets should try to outbid the Knicks for

NBA Playoffs - May 14 Open Thread

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This thread is for discussion of tonight's games. Keep the playoffs discussion in this thread and the Nets discussion elsewhere.

Monday's schedule...

76ers (0) @ Celtics (1) - Game 2 - 7 p.m. ET - TNT

Lakers @ Thunder - Game 1 - 9:30 p.m. ET - TNT

Colangelo: Williams Plans To Sign July 11 "When The Clock Ticks 12"

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Deron Williams has said he wants to have his contract settled by the London Olympics, which most take to mean the opening of Team USA training camp on July 6. Now, Jerry Colangelo, who runs USA Basketball, says it's his belief that Williams will indeed make up his mind quickly, then sign a new contract as soon as he can on July 11.

"I think Deron’s plan, from what we understand, he intends to sign at the very first moment he can officially, in terms of when the clock ticks 12," Colangelo said. "So he’ll practice, but he’ll stay away from contact work. So that’s one of those variables you have to deal with, and we said we

Anthony Morrow talks Brooklyn, basketball, D-Will with SLAM

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Anthony Morrow talks Brooklyn, basketball, D-Will with SLAM

Some highlights: SLAM: What are your thoughts on the franchise’s ability to pull together a new fan base in Brooklyn? Obviously you’ll keep a few fans from New Jersey, but for the most part the team will need to bring in a whole new set of fans. AM: I think we’re gonna have all of [...]

Morrow Bubbling Over Brooklyn

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Anthony Morrow is one of four Nets whose contracts cover next season in Brooklyn. It's a business, of course, and there's no guarantee he'll be at Barclays Center on opening night. But if he is, expect him to be among the most excited players. He positively bubbles over the possibilities.

"I think we’re gonna have all of Brooklyn," Morrow tells SLAM. "You know, New York is New York. They’re gonna love the Knicks. But I think with us coming over to Brooklyn, we’re gonna really pull some fans onto our side.