* NBA: Pierce, Rondo lead Boston past Jersey Nov 9, 2009
The Boston Celtics bounced back from their first loss of the season to record an 86-76 victory over the winless New Jersey Nets on Saturday. Paul Pierce and Rajon Rondo each scored 16 points as the Celtics broke open a close game by outscoring the Nets (0-7) 27-15 in the fourth quarter. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
TEAM REPORT: Inside the Nets Nov 8, 2009
New Jersey Nets Team Report - USATODAY.com ... New Jersey Nets Team Report. (USA Today -- Sports)
Bobcats fall short against Chicago Nov 8, 2009
Net has swine flu: The New Jersey Nets say forward Chris Douglas-Roberts has swine flu. Douglas-Roberts already had been sidelined with flu-like symptoms. (News & Observer -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Celtics 86, Nets 76 Nov 8, 2009
Saturday, November 7, 2009 Boston Celtics - New Jersey Nets Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com. Search. (USA Today -- Sports)
Detroit F Prince out indefinitely with ruptured disc Nov 8, 2009
(Sports Network) - New Jersey Nets forward Chris Douglas- Roberts has tested positive for the H1N1 virus. Nets President Rod Thorn made the announcement Saturday that Douglas-Roberts has contracted swine flu, but that he has been treated accordingly for the illness. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Douglas-Roberts out Nov 8, 2009
New Jersey Nets' Chris Douglas-Roberts tests positive for swine flu - ESPN. Updated: November 7, 2009, 10:40 PM ET. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Nets forward Douglas-Roberts has swine flu Nov 8, 2009
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey - Chris Douglas-Roberts tested positive for swine flu, another blow to a New Jersey Nets team that is losing players as quickly as games. Douglas-Roberts had started every game for the winless Nets until missing a loss at Philadelphia on Friday with flu-like symptoms. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Nets' Douglas-Roberts tests positive for swine flu Nov 8, 2009
New Jersey Nets forward Chris Douglas-Roberts has swine flu - NBA - SI.com. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Celtics bounce back as tough defense keeps Nets winless Nov 8, 2009
The New Jersey Nets' Trenton Hassell, left, is fouled by the Boston Celtics' Kendrick Perkins during their game in East Rutherford, N.J. The Celtics beat the Nets 86-76. INSIDE THE NBA: 2009-10. (USA Today -- Sports)
Winless Nets visit Sixers Nov 7, 2009
(Sports Network) - The New Jersey Nets have never opened a season with six straight losses and will try to avoid history tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wachovia Center. New Jersey is 0-5 for the first time since the 1996-97 squad lost its initial fives games under head coach John Calipari. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Shooting guards Nov 6, 2009
Due to his wiry frame and extraordinary long arms, his game has a Chris Douglas-Roberts (New Jersey Nets) feel to it. He is quite slick with the ball and is a very smooth scorer. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Billups, Carmelo keep Nuggets unbeaten Nov 5, 2009
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -Down by a point after sub-par first-half performances by Chauncey Billups and Carmelo Anthony, the Denver Nuggets become the latest team to take advantage of the New Jersey Nets' woes in the third quarter. Billups and Anthony woke up the Nuggets by leading a 44-point third-quarter assault that carried unbeaten Denver to its fifth straight win, a 122-94 decision over the victory over the winless Nets on Wednesday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Billups, Anthony Keep the Denver Nuggets Unbeaten Nov 5, 2009
Washington - Down by a point after sub-par first-half performances by Chauncey Billups and Carmelo Anthony, the Denver Nuggets become the latest team to take advantage of the New Jersey Nets' woes in the third quarter. Billups and Anthony woke up the Nuggets by leading a 44-point third-quarter assault that carried unbeaten Denver to its fifth straight win, a 122-94 decision over the victory over the winless Nets on Wednesday night. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Cavs hope to stay on track vs. Wizards Nov 4, 2009
Washington has won two of its first three games of the season and notched a 123-104 triumph Saturday versus the New Jersey Nets at the Verizon Center. Gilbert Arenas finished with 32 points and seven assists, while Andray Blatche recorded a career-high 30 points off the bench for the Wizards, who split a pair of road contests to begin the 2009-10 campaign. (ABC 7 News, DC)
* NBA : Knicks post first win of season after late surge Nov 4, 2009
Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler, left, has his shot blocked by New Jersey Nets center Brook Lopez during their NBA game in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Monday ... Meanwhile, Gerald Wallace had 24 points and 20 rebounds and the Charlotte Bobcats held the New Jersey Nets without a point for more than 10 minutes during a 79-68 victory. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Feature: Chinese players skid in NBA Nov 4, 2009
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Chinese players come to a sudden brake in their NBA careers in the 2009-2010 season with the latest victim Yi Jianlian, New Jersey Nets forward, sprained right knee ligament on Monday. Following the injury layoff of seven-time All-Star center Yao Ming, Yi, 22, was forced to halt his sparkling form in a 79-68 loss at Charlotte. (Xinhuanet, China)
West faces more weapons charges Nov 4, 2009
The New Jersey Nets said an MRI performed on forward Yi Jianlian confirmed he has sprained a ligament in his right knee. Hall of Famer Dave Bing, whose career lasted 12 seasons, nine with the Pistons, was reelected Detroit mayor. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
INJURY UPDATE: Nets' Yi hurts knee Nov 3, 2009
New Jersey Nets forward Yi Jianlian (9) is helped off the floor after suffering a leg injury during his game against the Bobcats in Charlotte. INSIDE THE NBA: 2009-10. (USA Today -- Sports)
Wallace, Bobcats make late rally past struggling Nets Nov 3, 2009
Charlotte Bobcats guard Raja Bell (19) drives the ball against New Jersey Nets guard Courtney Lee during their game at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte ... CHARLOTTE (AP) Just when you thought nobody could match the Charlotte Bobcats' offensive ineptitude, the New Jersey Nets one-upped them. (USA Today -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Bobcats 79, Nets 68 Nov 3, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009 New Jersey Nets - Charlotte Bobcats Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... Charlotte, NC (Sports Network) - D.J. Augustin scored 15 of his 21 points in the second half, as the Bobcats rallied from a horrendous opening 24 minutes for a 79-68 win over the New Jersey Nets. (USA Today -- Sports)
Wallaces 24 points, 20 rebounds carry Bobcats Nov 3, 2009
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -Just when you thought nobody could match the Charlotte Bobcats' offensive ineptitude, the New Jersey Nets one-upped them. Try more than 10 minutes without a point and nearly 11 1/2 without a field goal. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Swine Flu's Unsportsmanlike Conduct Nov 1, 2009
Meanwhile, although some NBA players say they have started washing their hands more often and sharing fewer towels, "it's hard not to shake someone's hand," says New Jersey Nets guard Rafer Alston. "It's something we're taught at birth. Are guys going to stop what they've been doing for 20 years? Nah. Not everybody does the fist bump.". (Time.com)
ARENAS WORKS HIS MAGIC Nov 1, 2009
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas, right, goes to the basket as he is defended by New Jersey Nets forward Eduardo Najera (14) during the second half of their game in Washington. The Wizards won 123-104. (USA Today -- Sports)
Arenas Scores 32 To Lead Wizards Past Nets 123-104 Nov 1, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP)-Gilbert Arenas scored 32 points, including a halfcourt buzzer-beater at the end of the first quarter, Andray Blatche scored a career-high 30, and the Washington Wizards overcame the absence of both of their regular starting forwards Saturday night in a 123-104 win over the New Jersey Nets. With injured two-time All-Stars Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison on the bench in their expensive dark suits for the home opener, Arenas made 9 of 13 shots, 11 of 12 free throws and had seven... (W-USA News, DC)
Wizards' Butler out with sprained knee Nov 1, 2009
Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler sat out Saturday 's home opener against the New Jersey Nets with a bruised left kneecap but is expected back for Tuesday's game in Cleveland against the Cavaliers, Coach Flip Saunders said. GAME REPORT. (USA Today -- Sports)
Winless Nets search for a victory in DC Nov 1, 2009
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Nets' Harris out Nov 1, 2009
New Jersey Nets guard Devin Harris out 7-10 days with sore right groin - ESPN. Updated: October 31, 2009, 6:52 PM ET. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Nets' Harris out at least a week with sore groin Nov 1, 2009
New Jersey Nets' Devin Harris out at least a week with sore groin - NBA - SI.com. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Magic beat Nets; Carter injured in game against former team Oct 31, 2009
(Sports Network) - Dwight Howard poured in 20 points, pulled down 22 rebounds, and blocked four shots, as the Orlando Magic took down the New Jersey Nets, 95-85, at the Izod Center. The story of the night was Vince Carter making his return to New Jersey, where he spent four-plus seasons before coming to Orlando in a trade during the offseason, but he left the game early. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Ex-NBA player David Vaughn's fall after NBA riches Oct 31, 2009
" These days, there's a mandatory NBA rookie transition program designed to head off such problems. His NBA pension, he said, won't kick in until he's 48. He also played for the New Jersey Nets, Golden State Warriors and Chicago Bulls, averaging just under 10 minutes and 2.9 points a game. "I wouldn't trade my NBA experience for anything in the world," Vaughn said. After his release from the NBA in 1999, he played briefly in Europe, then ended up back in Orlando with little money and working a... (FindLaw News)
Nets pick up options on trio of players Oct 30, 2009
(Sports Network) - The New Jersey Nets have exercised the third-year contract options for swingman Courtney Lee and forward-center Brook Lopez, and the fourth-year option on forward Yi Jianlian's contract. All three players are locked in through the 2010-11 season. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Nets pick up contract options on Lee, Yi, Lopez Oct 30, 2009
New Jersey Nets pick up contract options on Courtney Lee, Yi Jianlian, Brook Lopez - ESPN. Updated: October 29, 2009, 4:52 PM ET. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Nets loses to Wolves 95-93 though Yi gets double-double Oct 30, 2009
BEIJING, Oct. 29 (Xinhuanet) -- The New Jersey Nets was edged by the host Minnesota Wolves 95-93 during the NBA regular season on Wednesday though Chinese player Yi Jianlian scored 17 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for the Nets. The Nets had the advantage for most of the game and the Wolves trailed by 16 points with less than seven minutes to play in the last quarter. (Xinhuanet, China)
Flynn rallies Timberwolves over Nets Oct 30, 2009
Flynn scored 13 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter to help the Wolves erase a 19-point deficit and Damien Wilkins putback at the buzzer lifted Minnesota to a 95-93 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night. I liked the way our guys finished the ball game with aggressiveness, Rambis said. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Wilkins beats buzzer as Minnesota rallies to edge Nets Oct 29, 2009
(Sports Network) - Damien Wilkins hit a leaning bank shot as time expired, and the Minnesota Timberwolves responded from a 16-point fourth quarter deficit to stun the New Jersey Nets, 95-93, in the season opener for both clubs. Wilkins, who played in just 41 games for the Thunder last season, grabbed a rebound with 1. (ABC 7 News, DC)
East preview Oct 28, 2009
4) New Jersey Nets (13). First Take: With Brook Lopez at center and Devin Harris at the point, they've got plus talent at the most important positions. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Eastern Conference Oct 27, 2009
Mark Heisler, Los Angeles Times. Tuesday, October 27, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
NBA Atlantic Division Preview Oct 25, 2009
The Boston Celtics, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Toronto Raptors will all look to take a step forward this season as they do battle in the Atlantic Division ... New Jersey Nets Season Preview. (Suite101.com)
Communication critical for these Cards Oct 25, 2009
While Williams, now playing for the New Jersey Nets, and Clark, who plays for the Phoenix Suns, were Louisville's leading scorers and rebounders last season, the Cardinals might miss their passing abilities most. Williams led the Cards in assists last season, while Clark was one of the better passing power forwards in the country. (InsideTheVille.com)
Carter feels right at home with the Magic Oct 25, 2009
The blockbuster NBA trade this summer in which the Orlando Magic acquired the eight-time All-Star from the New Jersey Nets has had major ramifications for the Carter family, a long-awaited homecoming realized. All the hoopla -- family, friends and a franchise expecting him to be the missing piece to a championship -- has made for a frenzied buildup in anticipation of Carter's regular-season debut. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Carter shooting for a Magic homecoming Oct 24, 2009
The blockbuster NBA trade this summer in which the Orlando Magic acquired the eight-time All-Star from the New Jersey Nets has had major ramifications for the Carter family, a long-awaited homecoming realized. All the hoopla - family, friends and a franchise expecting him to be the missing piece to a championship - has made for a frenzied build up in anticipation of Carter's regular season debut. (MSNBC -- Sports)
New Jersey Nets forward Yi to miss National Games Oct 24, 2009
LIAOCHENG, East China, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- The New Jersey Nets forward Yi Jianlian has confirmed to miss the Chinese National Games, the organisers said on Thursday. Yi, hailing from Guangdong province, hoped to help his hometown team to claim the first ever National Games title in the quadrennial event. (Xinhuanet, China)
Rookie Terrence Williams scores 23 points lead Nets to 110-88 preseason win over 76ers Oct 24, 2009
Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala, right, is guarded the New Jersey Nets' Chris Douglas-Roberts while trying to lay up a shot during a preseason NBA basketball game at in Carnesecca Arena on the campus of St. John's University in New York, Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 ... NEW YORK (AP) Rookie Terrence Williams had 23 points and eight assists and Yi Jianlian had 22 points to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 110-88 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night in the last preseason game for both... (FOX61, CT)
Stern hopeful on sale of Nets, return of referees Oct 23, 2009
The commissioner said that Mikhail Prokhorov, who has a deal to buy 80 percent of the New Jersey Nets, had a positive introduction with NBA owners during their two-day Board of Governors meetings. Prokhorov's application is currently under review and the sale must be approved by three-fourths of the league's owners. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NBA okay with Nets' plans to play in Newark Oct 23, 2009
NBA OKs New Jersey Nets proposal to move home games to Newark while their arena in Brooklyn is being built - ESPN ... NEW YORK -- The NBA doesn't seem likely to stand in the way if the New Jersey Nets decide to move their home games to Newark. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Finals runner-up Magic get an extreme makeover for 2009-10 Oct 23, 2009
2001 New Jersey Nets ... 2001 New Jersey Nets. (USA Today -- Sports)
Pack at home with Hornets Oct 21, 2009
Pack retired after the 2003-04 season with New Jersey Nets when Scott coached the team. "Robert loves the game, and he is a no-nonsense type of guy, but he's got a sense of humor," Scott said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Take another look at the arena of team ownership Oct 21, 2009
Rapper Jay-Z, who does all of the above, not only profits by doing so but is part owner of the New Jersey Nets. Yet we barely hear a word about that. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Nets player will go to birthday party ... for 25K Oct 20, 2009
New Jersey Nets player will go to birthday party. for 25K - ESPN. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Want Nets player at your party? Buy tickets Oct 20, 2009
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - For $25,000, you can watch the New Jersey Nets from courtside and have a player stop by your sons birthday party. In a tough economy, its the Nets latest marketing effort to sell its pricey courtside seats. (MSNBC -- Sports)
$25,000 can net fans seats - and a player Oct 20, 2009
EAST RUTHERFORD -- For $25,000, you can watch the New Jersey Nets from courtside - and have a player stop by your child's birthday party ... For $25,000, you can watch the New Jersey Nets from courtside - and have a player stop by your child's birthday party. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Fresno Co. court closed 3rd Wednesday of month Oct 20, 2009
Ratner is the New Jersey Nets' principal owner. His proposed development includes office towers, apartments and a new Nets arena, a key element in his plan to sell majority team ownership to Russian entrepreneur Mikhail Prokhorov. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
NBA launches campaign to reach Hispanic fans Oct 19, 2009
I think that it s a great idea, said New Jersey Nets forward Eduardo Najera, who is Mexican. I think it s only going to help for Hispanics to identify with players besides the Hispanic ones, and overall I think it s going to be a great chance for them to feel included in the NBA. I m happy about that. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Knicks find some offense, beat winless Nets Oct 17, 2009
Craig Ruttle / APNew York Knicks' David Lee, right, drives around New Jersey Nets' Brook Lopez during a preseason NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 ... NEW YORK - David Lee had 20 points and 14 rebounds, and the New York Knicks got their offense untracked long enough for a 93-89 preseason victory over the winless New Jersey Nets on Friday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NY court hearing challenge to arena land-taking Oct 15, 2009
The project includes a new arena for the New Jersey Nets, office towers and apartments. Ratner is the Nets' principal owner. (FindLaw News)
Rejecting Rush: Slippery slope for NFL Oct 15, 2009
Check the lyrics of the rapper, Jay-Z. He is part owner of the New Jersey Nets. The NBA vote to accept him was unanimous. (USA Today -- Sports)
Wallace, Rondo rally Celtics past Nets Oct 14, 2009
Rasheed Wallace scored 20 points and Rondo added 18 points and 13 assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 91-88 preseason victory over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night in the first NBA game in the Prudential Center. While several of his more heralded teammates took the night off or saw limited action, Rondo went full tilt, playing over 40 minutes. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rondo not guarded during Celtics’ exhibition win Oct 14, 2009
But Rajon Rondo took charge of the reserves, leading the Celtics to a 91-88 win over the New Jersey Nets in an exhibition last night. Daniels missed the second half and Wallace was injured early in the third quarter. (Boston Globe)
Garnett expecting to take wing Oct 13, 2009
Garnett went the distance in the 1 1/2-hour session, during which we worked them hard, in preparation for today s exhibition game against the New Jersey Nets in Newark, Rivers said. Kevin was great, Rivers said. (Boston Globe)
NY court to hear challenge to planned arena land Oct 13, 2009
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York's top court is set to consider whether the state had the authority to condemn property and force its sale to a developer as part of a project that includes a new arena in Brooklyn for the New Jersey Nets basketball team. The Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Wednesday. (FindLaw News)
N.Y. court to hear challenge on Nets' arena land Oct 13, 2009
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York's top court will soon decide if the state has the power to seize private property to build the Atlantic Yards development in Brooklyn, which includes a planned new arena for the New Jersey Nets. The Court of Appeals will hear arguments Wednesday about whether the planned project constitutes legal public use of government authority to condemn property and force its sale for redevelopment. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Pierce, Garnett spark Celtics' win Oct 12, 2009
BOSTON -- Paul Pierce scored 25 points and Kevin Garnett backed up claims that his knee is just fine, adding 12 points and six rebounds in the Boston Celtics' 100-93 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday ... Paul Pierce scored 25 points and Kevin Garnett backed up claims that his knee is just fine, adding 12 points and six rebounds in the Boston Celtics' 100-93 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Garnett continues to make progress in Celtics win Oct 12, 2009
The latest positive sign for Garnett came on Sunday afternoon when he contributed 12 points on 6-for-8 shooting plus six rebounds and two steals in 22 minutes, helping the Celtics defeat the New Jersey Nets, 100-93, at the TD Garden. Garnett continues to move with little trouble, saying he was pleased at the improvement in his sprinting against the Nets, and he was more aggressive at the defensive end, challenging Yi Jianlian. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Nets’ transition game bears watching Oct 11, 2009
The New Jersey Nets are a team trying to escape the shadow of the New York Knicks, despite having exponentially more success than their neighbors across the river over the past 10 years. The Nets made the most astute move of the summer, trading Vince Carter to prep for a free agent showdown with the Knicks next summer. (Boston Globe)
Point Man Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty ImagesBrook Lopez averaged 13 points, 8.1 rebounds almost two blocks a game in his rookie season for the Nets.A new home. Loads of cap space. A wealthy new owner. The Nets have a lot to look forward to in the future, and center Brook Lopez is a big part of that, writes Chris Mannix. Oct 9, 2009
Brook Lopez will get bigger role in New Jersey Nets' office - Chris Mannix - SI.com. Teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
