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New Jersey Nets reward Bobby Marks with assistant GM position
The Nets are promoting Bobby Marks to assistant general manager.

Nets promote Marks to assistant GM (AP)
The New Jersey Nets are promoting Bobby Marks to assistant general manager. General manager Billy King made the announcement Monday. Marks had been the team's vice president of basketball operations. Marks will work with King on salary cap management, scouting, player personnel and daily basketball operations.

Kings ink swingman Wright, G Jeter (AP)
The Sacramento Kings have signed free agent swingman Antoine Wright and guard Pooh Jeter to contracts. The team did not reveal terms of the deals Friday. Wright is entering his sixth NBA season. He averaged 5.6 points and 2.3 rebounds in 290 career games with New Jersey, Dallas and Toronto. He averaged 6.5 points and 2.8 rebounds last season with the Raptors.

Avery Johnson of New Jersey Nets adds ex-head coaches Sam Mitchell, Larry Krystkowiak as assistants
Avery Johnson has named his new coaching staff with the New Jersey Nets.

Mitchell, Krystkowiak join Nets' staff (AP)
Former NBA coaches Sam Mitchell and Larry Krystkowiak joined the New Jersey Nets' coaching staff Monday. New coach Avery Johnson also hired Popeye Jones and retained John Loyer and Tom Barrise. "Avery has assembled a staff that brings a wealth of NBA experience to the sidelines," general manager Billy King said.

Nets add Mitchell, Krystkowiak to staff
Former NBA coaches Sam Mitchell and Larry Krystkowiak joined the New Jersey Nets' coaching staff Monday.

Rod Thorn stays if LeBron James chooses New Jersey Nets, not Miami Heat
Rod Thorn says he would have stayed with the Nets had they landed LeBron James.

Thorn: I'd be with Nets if James signed (AP)
Rod Thorn would have changed his mind and remained as the Nets' president and general manager if LeBron James had decided to play in New Jersey. "Just to watch," Thorn said. In a 90-minute conversation with beat writers on his final day on the job, Thorn reminisced about his decade with the Nets and also recalled fond memories from his nearly half-century association with the NBA.

Patient King introduced as Nets new GM (AP)
On the job as the New Jersey Nets' general manager less than a day, Billy King already is deep into the hunt for a power forward. King has spoken to outgoing general manager Rod Thorn, new coach Avery Johnson and more than a couple of agents looking to secure a job for one of their clients. The 44-year-old King is more than ready to listen, he's just in no hurry.

Nets sign 1st-rounders Favors, James (AP)
First-round draft picks Derrick Favors and Damion James have signed with the New Jersey Nets. Outgoing Nets president Rod Thorn announced the signings Thursday, his penultimate day on the job. Favors, the Georgia Tech forward and third pick overall, will earn a total of $8.57 million in his first two seasons.

New Jersey Nets GM Billy King introduced, starts forward search
Billy King was announced as the Nets new general manager on Thursday.

New Jersey Nets name Billy King general manager
Billy King is the New Jersey Nets' new general manager.

Billy King to replace Thorn as Nets GM (AP)
Billy King is the New Jersey Nets' new general manager. King was hired Wednesday to replace Rod Thorn as the team's top executive, new owner Mikhail Prokhorov announced in a release. Contract terms were not immediately available. "He has all of the qualities we've been looking for in a candidate: professionalism, good relations with the league, players and agents, and strong...

Ex-76ers executive King to replace Thorn
Billy King is the New Jersey Nets' new general manager.

New Jersey Nets acquire Anthony Morrow from Golden State Warriors in sign-and-trade
The New Jersey Nets have acquired guard Anthony Morrow in a sign and trade deal with the Golden State Warriors.

Nets acquire Warriors G Morrow (AP)
The New Jersey Nets have acquired guard Anthony Morrow in a sign and trade deal with the Golden State Warriors. The deal was completed on Tuesday, just a day after the Nets handed Morrow an offer sheet on a three-year, $12 million contract. The Warriors, who were not expected to match the offer, will get the Nets' second-round draft pick in 2011.

Nets make sign-and-trade deal for Morrow
The New Jersey Nets have acquired guard Anthony Morrow in a sign and trade deal with the Golden State Warriors. The deal was completed on Tuesday, just a day after the Nets handed Morrow an offer sheet on a three-year, $12 million contract.

Man who hid former NBA star Jayson Williams' bloody clothes sentenced
A man who admitted hiding former NBA star Jayson Williams' bloody clothes after a hired driver was killed at the basketball player's New Jersey mansion has been sentenced to a year of probation.

Rod Thorn searching for GM in final week with New Jersey Nets
Rod Thorn is looking for a new GM in his last week with the Nets.

Reports: Anthony Morrow gets 3-year, $12M offer sheet from New Jersey Nets
Restricted free agent guard Anthony Morrow has accepted a three-year, $12 million offer sheet with the New Jersey Nets, ESPN.com Marc Stein reported.

Nets agree to terms with Lakers G Farmar (AP)
Guard Jordan Farmar of the NBA champion Lakers has agreed to join the Nets. New Jersey added another low-profile free agent Sunday after the NBA's worst team last season, with more than $30 million to spend, struck out in its bid to lure LeBron James, Chris Bosh or Dwyane Wade. The 6-foot-2, 180-pound Farmar averaged 6.9 points and 2.1 assists in 18.1 minutes in four years with the Lakers.

Agent: Former Los Angeles Lakers reserve guard Jordan Farmar agrees to three-year deal with New Jersey Nets
Former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Jordan Farmar has agreed to a three-year, $12-million deal with the New Jersey Nets, his agent, Arn Tellem, confirmed to ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher on Sunday night.

Nets reach agreement with backup C Petro
The New Jersey Nets have reached a contract agreement with center Johan Petro.

New Jersey Nets reach agreement with Johan Petro
The New Jersey Nets have reached an agreement in principle with free agent center Johan Petro, the team announced Saturday morning.

Nets reach agreement with C Petro (AP)
The New Jersey Nets have reached a contract agreement with center Johan Petro. The Nets did not announce the terms of the deal Saturday, but an NBA official with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press the contract is for $10 million over three years. The official requested anonymity because he was not authorized to speak for the team.

Anthony Morrow gets 3-year, $12M offer sheet from New Jersey Nets
Restricted free agent guard Anthony Morrow has accepted a three-year, $12 million offer sheet with the New Jersey Nets, ESPN.com Marc Stein reported.

Nets, F Outlaw agree to 5 years, $35M (AP)
The New Jersey Nets have reached an agreement in principle with free agent forward Travis Outlaw on Thursday. A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press that Outlaw got a five-year deal worth $35 million. The person requested anonymity because financial terms of the deal were not being disclosed.

Agent Bill Duffy: New Jersey Nets, Travis Outlaw agree to 5-year, $35M deal
Travis Outlaw has agreed to a five-year, $35 million deal with the Nets, his agent, Bill Duffy, told ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher.

2010 NBA free agents: New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov says Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh will play together in Miami
Mikhail Prokhorov is convinced Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade will play together in Miami.

Nets talking to Knicks F Lee (AP)
The New Jersey Nets have a Plan B in case LeBron James rejects their offer. The agent for New York Knicks forward David Lee says the Nets have talked to him several times since free agency began on Thursday. An official within the league who is very close to the Nets' management team said the team would also consider going after Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer if James rejected the offer that...

Joe Dumars says he's not interested in New Jersey Nets' GM job
Joe Dumars said Monday that he has no interest in the Nets' soon-to-be-vacant general manager job.

New Jersey Nets minority partner Bruce Ratner questions team's handling of Kiki Vandeweghe
But if there's one consequence of the Nets' new regime's attempt to distance itself from last season's nearly historic 12-70 record that bothers minority partner Bruce Ratner, it's how assistant GM Kiki Vandeweghe was sent packing.

2010 NBA Free Agents: New Jersey Nets still waiting for LeBron James to decide
The Nets spent the Fourth of July weekend waiting on LeBron James.



New Jersey Nets interested in Detroit Pistons' Joe Dumars for GM post
The New Jersey Nets are interested in hiring Detroit Pistons GM Joe Dumars to be their new GM, according to an NBA source.

Nets owner and Jay-Z make pitch to James (AP)
The New Jersey Nets are on the clock in their courtship of LeBron James. Nets billionaire owner Mikhail Prokhorov and rap mogul Jay-Z are in Cleveland to make their pitch to the two-time MVP, who became the most celebrated free agent at 12:01 a.m. Thursday. Prokhorov, who intends to give James a global pitch during New Jersey's expected two-hour presentation, was accompanied by new Nets coach...

New Jersey Nets brass in Ohio for courtship of LeBron James
LeBron James has arrived at the IMG building in Cleveland with Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov, co-owner Jay-Z, coach Avery Johnson, and team president Rod Thorn.

Nets sign Zoubek - Brian Zoubek (C) New Jersey Nets
Nets signed undrafted free agent Duke C Brian Zoubek.

2010 NBA Free Agents: New York Knicks, New Jersey Nets to kick off LeBron James sweepstakes
The NBA's free agency period has opened, with LeBron James leading perhaps the deepest group of players to ever hit the market.

2010 NBA free agents: New Jersey Nets brass in Ohio for courtship of LeBron James
The New Jersey Nets and New York Knicks met with LeBron James on Thursday as the courtship of the two-time NBA MVP begain in earnest.

2010 NBA free agents: Rudy Gay agrees to $80M Memphis Grizzlies deal, sources say
The Memphis Grizzlies have stepped up with a big offer to keep Rudy Gay away from the Minnesota Timberwolves, New Jersey Nets and other interested teams.

Nets free agent pitch to include Jay-Z
Hip-hop mogul Jay-Z is going to be a part of the New Jersey Nets' recruiting team during free agency, and not just when they meet with his good buddy, LeBron James.

New New Jersey Nets coach Avery Johnson introduces 1st-round draft picks
New coach Avery Johnson introduces new Nets.

Nets trade Yi to Wizards
The New Jersey Nets traded forward Yi Jianlian to the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, creating even more room under the salary cap as they head into free agency.

Nets send Yi to Wizards, create cap room (AP)
The New Jersey Nets traded forward Yi Jianlian to the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, creating even more room under the salary cap as they head into free agency. The Wizards dealt forward Quinton Ross to the Nets, who also sent an undisclosed amount of cash to Washington. The Nets freed up another $3 million with the deal, leaving them about $30 million to spend once free agency opens on July 1.

Sources: New Jersey Nets to send Yi Jianlian to Washington Wizards for Quinton Ross
The Nets will trade Yi Jianlian and $3 million to the Washington Wizards for Quinton Ross and the Wizards' trade exception, a league source said.

Sources: New Jersey Nets to send Yi Jianlian to Washington Wizards for Quinton Ross
The Nets will trade Yi Jianlian and $3 million to the Washington Wizards for Quinton Ross and the Wizards' trade exception, a league source said.

Nets waive veteran PG Dooling (AP)
The New Jersey Nets have waived veteran point guard Keyon Dooling. The Nets announced the much-anticipated move on Monday, a day before they would have been responsible for his $3.3 million contract. By waiving Dooling, New Jersey only has to pay him the $500,000 guaranteed portion of his contract. The roster move does not effect how much money the Nets will have to spend for free agents since their...

Nets waive backup PG Dooling
The New Jersey Nets have waived veteran point guard Keyon Dooling.

New Jersey Nets release backup PG Keyon Dooling before contract deadline
The New Jersey Nets have waived veteran point guard Keyon Dooling.

Sources: Miami Heat, New Jersey Nets, Chicago Bulls interested in Utah Jazz PF Carlos Boozer
Miami, New Jersey and Chicago have expressed interest in Carlos Boozer and are in the process of scheduling meetings with him on or after July 1, according to league sources. New York is also expected to reach out to the Jazz's two-time All-Star.

Sources: After LeBron James, New Jersey Nets to host Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh
The New Jersey Nets are planning to meet face-to-face with marquee free agents Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade after their trip Thursday to Northeast Ohio to make the first pitch to LeBron James, sources say.

Jerry Colangelo shows interest in New Jersey Nets opening
New Jersey Nets have a shot at Jerry Colangelo

New Jersey Nets add Sam Mitchell to coach Avery Johnson's staff
Sam Mitchell, the NBA's coach of the year in 2007, will join the New Jersey Nets as Coach Avery Johnson's top assistant, according to league sources.

Nets trade G Douglas-Roberts to Bucks (AP)
The New Jersey Nets have traded guard Chris Douglas-Roberts to Milwaukee Bucks for a second-round draft pick in 2012. The Nets announced the deal on Friday, saying they will receive a pick the Bucks obtained from the Chicago Bulls. Before making the trade, the Nets picked up the $854,839 option on Douglas-Roberts' contract for next season.

GM Thorn mum on future with Nets (AP)
Rod Thorn is giving some mixed signals about his future as president and general manager of the New Jersey Nets. Thorn gave a cryptic `'we'll see" response and then laughed on Friday when asked when he would sign a new contract and how long he intended to stay on the job. "Thanks for asking," Thorn said, ending the conversation.

Sources: Rod Thorn to step down as New Jersey Nets president
Rod Thorn will step down as Nets president, according to league sources.

2010 NBA Draft: Source says New Jersey Nets like Derrick Favors over Wesley Johnson at No. 3
Barring a last-minute change in thinking, New Jersey will select Georgia Tech freshman Derrick Favors over Syracuse's Wesley Johnson with the No. 3 pick, ESPN.com was told Thursday morning.

Hawks take senior Damion James from UT - Damion James (F) New Jersey Nets
The Hawks took forward Damion James out of Texas with the 24th pick, but it sounds like he's being traded to the Nets. The Hawks will get the Nets pick at 27.

Sources: New Jersey Nets trade Chris Douglas-Roberts to Milwaukee Bucks
The New Jersey Nets have agreed to send Chris Douglas-Roberts to the Milwaukee Bucks for a 2012 second round pick, according to two league sources.

Favors, Cousins work out for Nets
Derrick Favors and DeMarcus Cousins have been playing against each other since high school, so working out for the New Jersey Nets three days before the NBA Draft was nothing new.

2010 NBA draft: New Jersey Nets undecided on DeMarcus Cousins or Derrick Favors at No. 3
DeMarcus Cousins and Derrick Favors impressed the New Jersey Nets brain trust with Monday workouts at the team's practice facility.

New coach Avery Johnson: 'Sky is the limit' for New Jersey Nets
An optimistic Avery Johnson has taken over as coach of the New Jersey Nets.

Nets announce agreement with Johnson
The New Jersey Nets have reached an agreement in principle with Avery Johnson to become the coach of the NBA's worst team.

Avery Johnson agrees to coach Nets (AP)
Avery Johnson says he has agreed to become the coach of the New Jersey Nets, the NBA's worst team. In a text message to The Associated Press on Wednesday, Johnson said he thinks the Nets will announce the deal Thursday. Nets president and general manager Rod Thorn did not immediately respond when asked to comment on Johnson's text.

Johnson agrees to coach Nets
A person familiar with the New Jersey Nets' coaching search says Avery Johnson has agreed to coach the NBA's worst team.

Sources: Avery Johnson, New Jersey Nets reach verbal agreement
The New Jersey Nets and ESPN analyst Avery Johnson have reached a verbal agreement to hire Johnson as the Nets' new coach, according to sources close to the process.

Report: New Jersey Nets will interview Avery Johnson first
The Nets will reportedly interview Avery Johnson on Saturday for their vacant coaching position.

New Jersey Nets GM Rod Thorn ready to start coach interviews
President and general manager Rod Thorn is ready to start interviewing candidates for the vacant New Jersey Nets coaching job.

Nets GM Thorn to start coaching search (AP)
President and general manager Rod Thorn is ready to start interviewing candidates for the vacant New Jersey Nets coaching job. Thorn plans to talk to about six people with NBA experience about taking over a team that posted a franchise-low 12 wins and set a league record with 18 straight losses to open the season.

Lakers' Jackson doesn't want Bulls job (AP)
A cagy Phil Jackson said Tuesday he has "no desire at all" to return to Chicago to coach the Bulls, though would "like to have a vodka" with the new owner of the New Jersey Nets. The Los Angeles Lakers coach addressed two reports by ESPN that the Bulls and Nets have worked through back channels to gauge his interest, saying those channels haven't reached him.

Phil Jackson shuts down Chicago Bulls return, intrigued by New Jersey Nets
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson, meeting with reporters before Game 4 of the Western Conference finals, announced Tuesday night that he has no interest in a second stint coaching the Chicago Bulls.

New Jersey Nets to combine president, general manager jobs
The Nets' new owner has hired the daughter of a Russian diplomat as president of the company that will oversee the NBA team.

Nets president Thorn to take over as GM (AP)
New Jersey Nets team president Rod Thorn will take over as the team's general manager. Thorn told the Bergen (N.J.) Record and The New York Daily News that the franchise would combine the two positions instead of replacing ousted GM Kiki Vandeweghe. New Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov said Wednesday that Vandeweghe, whose contract expires June 30, would not be retained.

New Jersey Nets retaining Rod Thorn, not Kiki Vandeweghe, owner says, according to reports
Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov said Wednesday he will retain team president Rod Thorn, but will not ask general manager Kiki Vandeweghe to return when his contract expires this summer, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Prokhorov: Nets' Vandeweghe won't return (AP)
New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov says general manager Kiki Vandeweghe will be let go when his contract expires this summer. "I wish him well," says Prokhorov. NBA owners approved the sale of the Nets to the Russian billionaire last week. Prokhorov says Wednesday he does plan to retain team president Rod Thorn.

Mikhail Prokhorov sets goal of New Jersey Nets title within five years
Mikhail Prokhorov said Tuesday in a video message to fans that he envisions the New Jersey Nets' fortunes turning quickly.

Nets slide to third pick in NBA Draft - Derrick Favors (F) College Player
The New Jersey Nets, who were favorites to win the NBA lottery, fell to No. 3, behind the Wizards and Sixers.

Nets settle for third pick in draft (AP)
New owner. Same result for the New Jersey Nets. Another loss. The Nets, who had the worst record in the NBA at 12-70 mark, were forced to settle for the third pick in next month's NBA draft despite having the best chance to win Tuesday night's lottery. New owner Mikhail Prokhorov represented the Nets at the draft lottery and showed little emotion after the Nets selection was revealed.

With Mikhail Prokhorov on hand, New Jersey Nets seek lottery win
With their new owner sitting front row, the Nets will have the best chance to win the NBA draft lottery.



Prokhorov to watch Nets make No. 1 pick (AP)
With their new owner sitting front row, the New Jersey Nets will have the best chance to win the NBA draft lottery. They could sure use the help. Mikhail Prokhorov will represent the Nets on stage Tuesday night in Secaucus, N.J., for the lottery, which his team has a 25 percent chance of winning after finishing with a league-worst 12-70 record.

Nets sold to Russian billionaire
The sale of the New Jersey Nets to Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov has been formally completed.

NBA approves sale of Nets to Prokhorov
The first step in what the New Jersey Nets hope is a quick turnaround is in place. New owner Mikhail Prokhorov is eager to get started on the rest.

NBA approves sale of Nets to Prokhorov (AP)
The first step in what the New Jersey Nets hope is a quick turnaround is in place. New owner Mikhail Prokhorov is eager to get started on the rest. "For those who are already fans of the Nets and the NBA, I intend to give you plenty to cheer about," the Russian billionaire said in a statement.

NBA approves Mikhail Prokhorov's bid to control New Jersey Nets
The NBA has approved Mikhail Prokhorov's bid to take controlling interest of the Nets.

New Orleans Hornets interview ex-New Jersey Nets coach Lawrence Frank, Portland Trail Blazers assistant Monty Williams
The New Orleans Hornets continue to interview candidates for their vacant coaching job; former NBA head coach Lawrence Frank and current Portland assistant Monty Williams are the latest.

New Jersey Nets' Brooklyn arena faces another lawsuit
Another lawsuit has been filed aimed at halting the Brooklyn development that includes a new arena for basketball's Nets.

David Stern: 'Fair chance' future New Jersey Nets owner at lottery
David Stern says he believes there is a "fair chance" Mikhail Prokhorov will represent the Nets at next month's draft lottery.

Stern: Prokhorov may be Nets lottery rep (AP)
David Stern thinks Mikhail Prokhorov's first role with the New Jersey Nets could be lucky charm. The NBA commissioner says he believes there is a "fair chance" the Russian billionaire will represent the Nets at next month's draft lottery. Prokhorov is waiting for his purchase of the Nets to be approved, which the league expects will happen sometime in mid-May.

Last holdout of New Jersey Nets arena project to sell home
The last holdout in a long-running dispute with the developer of an NBA arena in New York City has agreed to sell his home on the site for $2.4 million more than he paid for it a few years ago.

Rod Thorn of New Jersey Nets expects to return as team president
Rod Thorn expects to return as the New Jersey Nets president.

Thorn plans to return as Nets president (AP)
Rod Thorn expects to return as the New Jersey Nets president. Thorn said during a conference call Monday that potential new owner Mikhail Prokhorov has given no indication that he won't be back. The Nets' chief executive also said the work of rebuilding the NBA's worst team has already started.

70-loss nightmare finally over for Nets (AP)
The nightmare season is finally over for the New Jersey Nets. The demolition won't take long and the task of rebuilding might be easier than expected for a team with at least $23 million in salary cap room heading into a free agency. They also have a 25 percent chance of landing the top pick in the NBA draft.

Heat wrap up No. 5 seed with 2 OT win (AP)
Michael Beasley had 25 points and 13 rebounds, Mario Chalmers scored 15 points and the Miami Heat wrapped up the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs by beating the New Jersey Nets 94-86 in double overtime Wednesday night. The Nets became just the fifth team in NBA history to lose 70 games. Dorell Wright and James Jones each added 11 points for Miami, which played without Dwyane Wade,...

Nets end 29-year run at Meadowlands (AP)
For most of the second half of the New Jersey Nets' final game at the Meadowlands, the team's current and most recent owners sat next to each other and shared some thoughts and laughs. With the Nets' 29-year run at the Izod Center coming to an end with a 105-95 loss to the Charlotte Bobcats, Bruce Ratner and Lewis Katz looked at the photographers on the baseline and posed for a couple...

Bobcats bounce Nets in last Izod Center game
Stephen Jackson had 17 points and nine rebounds and the Bobcats got a big game from their bench to beat New Jersey 105-95 Monday night.

NBA defends Russian tycoon
The NBA believes a New Jersey congressman was "misinformed" when he criticized the potential new owner of the Nets for business dealings in Zimbabwe.

NBA backs Prokhorov on Zimbabwe deals (AP)
The NBA believes a New Jersey congressman was "misinformed" when he criticized the potential new owner of the Nets for business dealings in Zimbabwe. U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell asked Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Sunday to investigate whether Russian tycoon Mikhail Prokhorov violated U.S.

NBA: N.J. congressman's 'misinformed' about Mikhail Prokhorov's deals in Zimbabwe
The NBA believes a New Jersey congressman was "misinformed" when he criticized the potential new owner of the Nets for business dealings in Zimbabwe.

Nets ownership deal may be in trouble
A New Jersey congressman plans to demand a government inquiry into Mikhail Prokhorov, the Russian billionaire poised to buy the New Jersey Nets basketball team, for his extensive business dealings in Zimbabwe -- a bombshell that could blow up the $200 million team deal, the New York Post reported Sunday.

Pacers top Nets for 10th win in 12 games (AP)
Danny Granger and the Indiana Pacers didn't underestimate the New Jersey Nets. Troy Murphy had 25 points and nine rebounds, and Granger scored 16 of his 22 points in the second half, leading the streaking Pacers to a 115-102 victory over the NBA's worst team Saturday night. "No sympathy," Granger said about Nets (12-68).

Nets prevent Bulls' attempt to claim No. 8 spot
Devin Harris hit a go-ahead jumper early in the second overtime and the New Jersey Nets prevented the Chicago Bulls from taking over the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with a 127-116 victory Friday night.

NBA to likely delay vote on Nets' new ownership
Russian tycoon Mikhail Prokhorov is probably going to have to wait a little longer before becoming the new owner of the New Jersey Nets.

NBA likely to delay vote on Nets owner (AP)
Russian tycoon Mikhail Prokhorov is probably going to have to wait a little longer before becoming the new owner of the New Jersey Nets. The NBA announced on Thursday that its board of governors probably won't vote next week on whether to approve Prokhorov's deal to buy the Nets because the state of New York has not taken over all the land seized under eminent domain at the site of the...

Still rolling: Bucks improve to 2-0 without Bogut
John Salmons scored 22 points on 10 of 13 shooting and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night after clinching a playoff berth a day earlier.

Mike Krzyzewski of Duke Blue Devils has "no interest" in New Jersey Nets job
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski says "I wouldn't have any interest in the job" in response to a published report that incoming New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov is prepared to offer Krzyzewski a $12-15 million annual salary.

Krzyzewski not interested in Nets job (AP)
Mike Krzyzewski isn't interested in leaving Duke for the New Jersey Nets. Krzyzewski says through a spokesman that he hasn't been contacted by the Nets and "wouldn't have any interest in the job." The Bergen Record, citing anonymous sources, reported that incoming Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov would offer Krzyzewski $12 million to $15 million per season.

Coach K 'not interested' in leaving Duke to coach Nets
Mike Krzyzewski isn't interested in leaving Duke for the New Jersey Nets.

Blatche nears triple-double, Wizards win (AP)
Andray Blatche had 20 points, a career-high 13 assists and nine rebounds, and the Washington Wizards beat the New Jersey Nets 109-99 on Sunday night in a matchup of two of the NBA's worst teams. Blatche's performance overshadowed a game between two clubs with a combined record of 34-119. He missed 13-of-18 shots from the field, but hit all 10 of his free throw attempts.

Nets post biggest win of season over Hornets
Rookie Terrence Williams had 14 points and a career-high 14 assists and the New Jersey Nets posted their biggest win of the season with a 115-87 decision over the slumping New Orleans Hornets on Saturday night.

Williams helps Nets rout Hornets 115-87 (AP)
Rookie Terrence Williams had 14 points and a career-high 14 assists and the New Jersey Nets posted their biggest win of the season with a 115-87 decision over the slumping New Orleans Hornets on Saturday night. Chris Douglas-Roberts scored 17 points, and Chris Humphries added 10 points and season-high tying 12 rebounds as New Jersey (11-65) shot a season-high 58.2 percent in sending the Hornets to...

Wizards end team-record 16-game skid (AP)
The Washington Wizards found a way to win, making a miserable March a little more bearable. Mike Miller scored a season-high 27 points and the Wizards snapped a franchise-record 16-game losing streak with a 96-91 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. The Wizards avoided an 0-17 March with their first win since beating New Jersey on Feb.

Streaking Suns need 2nd-half spark to top Nets
Steve Nash had 24 points and 14 assists, Jason Richardson scored 23 points, and the Phoenix Suns ran their winning streak to nine games by beating the New Jersey Nets 116-105 Wednesday night.

Wizards end team-record 16-game skid (AP)
Mike Miller scored a season-high 27 points and the Washington Wizards snapped a franchise-record 16-game losing streak with a 96-91 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. The Wizards avoided an 0-17 March with their first win since beating New Jersey on Feb. 28. Andray Blatche scored 23 points, and Shaun Livingston added 18 for the Wizards, who played without four regular starters but...

Suns use big 3rd to win ninth straight (AP)
Sluggish for two quarters, explosive the next one. The Phoenix Suns still pile up the points, and on Wednesday night they rang up far too many for the NBA's lowest-scoring team to keep up. Steve Nash had 24 points and 14 assists, Jason Richardson scored 23 points, and the Suns ran their winning streak to nine games by beating the New Jersey Nets 116-105.

Suns win ninth straight, roll past Nets (AP)
Steve Nash had 24 points and 14 assists, Jason Richardson scored 23 points, and the Phoenix Suns ran their winning streak to nine games by beating the New Jersey Nets 116-105 Wednesday night. Amare Stoudemire had 15 points and three reserves were in double figures for the Suns, who followed a sluggish first half by hitting all six 3-point attempts in a 38-point third quarter that turned around the...

New Jersey Nets chief executive officer Brett Yormark has brown bag lunch with unhappy fan
Nets chief executive Brett Yormark had a roughly 30-minute "brown bag" lunch with a fan he confronted last week after the man wore a paper bag over his head to protest the NBA team's dismal season.

Nets CEO has lunch with 'brown bag' fan (AP)
The New Jersey Nets' brown bag summit is over. Nets chief executive Brett Yormark had a roughly 30-minute "brown bag" lunch on Tuesday with a fan that he confronted last week after the man wore a paper bag over his head to protest the NBA team's dismal season. McDonald's provided the hamburgers, fries and salads and the brown bags for Yormark, two members of the Nets'...

Nets top Spurs to avoid NBA's worst record
The New Jersey Nets notched their 10th victory Monday night, avoiding any chance of tying for the worst record in NBA history by beating the short-handed San Antonio Spurs 90-84.

Nets avoid worst record in NBA history (AP)
The New Jersey Nets notched their 10th victory Monday night, avoiding any chance of tying for the worst record in NBA history by beating the short-handed San Antonio Spurs 90-84. Brook Lopez had 22 points and 12 rebounds for the Nets, who grabbed control with a 15-4 run late in the fourth quarter to improve to 10-64.

Brown bag: New Jersey Nets CEO Brett Yormark to have lunch with unhappy fan Chris Lisi
The chief executive of the New Jersey Nets will have lunch with a fan who recently wore a brown bag over his head to protest the team's woeful season.

Nets CEO to get lunch with brown bag fan (AP)
The chief executive of the New Jersey Nets will have lunch with a fan who recently wore a brown bag over his head to protest the team's woeful season. Nets CEO Brett Yormark and Chris Lisi of Middletown will sit down for lunch Tuesday at the Nets' headquarters. Lunch, of course, will be brown-bag style.

San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili to miss game with back spasms
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili will miss Monday's game at New Jersey because of lower back spasms.

Spurs G Ginobili out with back spasms (AP)
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili will miss Monday's game at New Jersey because of lower back spasms. Ginobili scored 28 points Sunday night in a win at Boston, and has carried the Spurs since Tony Parker broke his right hand. Ginobili replaced Parker in the starting lineup and has averaged 24 points per game while leading the Spurs to an 8-4 record.

Surging Spurs rout Celtics 94-73 (AP)
Manu Ginobili scored 28 points, and Richard Jefferson had 16 points and 11 rebounds to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 94-73 victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday night. The Spurs beat the Cleveland Cavaliers and Celtics in consecutive games, and next go to New Jersey to play the nine-win Nets on Monday.

Bulls use Pargo season high to stop Nets' streak
Jannero Pargo scored a season-high 27 points, and Taj Gibson had a career-high 22 points and added 13 rebounds to help the Chicago Bulls beat the New Jersey Nets 106-83 on Saturday night.

Bulls take advantage of hapless Nets (AP)
Jannero Pargo scored a season-high 27 points, and Taj Gibson had a career-high 22 points and added 13 rebounds to help the Chicago Bulls beat the New Jersey Nets 106-83 on Saturday night. The Bulls were coming off a 29-point home loss to Miami on Thursday night and had lost 11 of their last 13 games, but were able to take advantage of the NBA-worst Nets.

Nets won't finish as NBA's worst ever (AP)
The New Jersey Nets eliminated any chance of finishing with the worst record in NBA history, beating the Detroit Pistons 115-107 on Friday night. Brook Lopez had a career-high 37 points and Yi Jianlian had a career-best 31 to lead the Nets to their ninth win. For the first time this season, the Nets have won two consecutive games.

Nets avoid breaking NBA's worst record with win
The New Jersey Nets eliminated any chance of finishing with the worst record in NBA history, beating the Detroit Pistons 115-107 on Friday night.

Nets end home skid, crush Kings for 8th win
Brook Lopez had 26 points and 13 rebounds, and New Jersey Nets moved a step closer to avoiding a dubious date with NBA history by beating the Sacramento Kings 93-79 on Wednesday night.

Nets snap 8-game losing streak (AP)
Brook Lopez had 26 points and 13 rebounds, and New Jersey Nets moved a step closer to avoiding a dubious date with NBA history by beating the Sacramento Kings 93-79 on Wednesday night to snap an eight-game losing streak and a franchise-record, 14-game skid at home. Devin Harris added 24 points and nine assists for the Nets (8-63), who need to win once in their last 11 games to avoid breaking the...

New Jersey Nets executive hits back with paper bag promotion
New Jersey Nets chief executive Brett Yormark isn't one to let a marketing opportunity go astray.

Nets trade fans souvenirs for paper bags (AP)
New Jersey Nets chief executive Brett Yormark isn't one to let a marketing opportunity go astray. Two days after a brief finger-pointing exchange with a fan who wore a paper bag on his head to protest the Nets' dismal season, Yormark came prepared for more potential protesters during Wednesday's game against Sacramento.

New Jersey Nets CEO yells at bag-wearing fan
The New Jersey Nets' sad-sack season appeared to hit another low Monday night when CEO Brett Yormark reportedly shouted match with a fan wearing a paper bag over his head.

Nets exec: No regrets over fan argument
The chief executive of the New Jersey Nets says he has no regrets about arguing with a fan who wore a paper bag over his head during yet another loss by the team.

Nets CEO argues with paper-bagged fan (AP)
The chief executive of the New Jersey Nets says he has no regrets about arguing with a fan who wore a paper bag over his head during yet another loss by the team. CEO Brett Yormack said in a statement Tuesday he wanted to let the fan know he didn't agree with the way he was expressing his opinion.

Wade tortures Nets as Heat add to strong March
Dwyane Wade had 27 points and 12 assists, and the Miami Heat continued their good play in March with a 99-89 victory over the free-falling New Jersey Nets on Monday night.

Heat continue March surge behind Wade (AP)
Dwyane Wade had 27 points and 12 assists, and the Miami Heat continued their good play in March with a 99-89 victory over the free-falling New Jersey Nets on Monday night. Jermaine O'Neal added 25 points as the Heat improved to 8-3 in the month that has seen them climb to sixth place in the Eastern Conference.

New Jersey Nets rookie Terrence Williams injures left foot against Miami Heat
Rookie Terrence Williams had to leave the New Jersey Nets game against the Miami Heat in the third quarter after injuring his left foot on a drive to the basket.

Bosh's 36 get slumping Raptors past Nets (AP)
With the Toronto Raptors in the midst of a slump, Chris Bosh got a little pep talk from Jarrett Jack, Antoine Wright and Marcus Banks before their game with the woeful New Jersey Nets. The message was simple. Play some basketball, have some fun and score 30 points. Bosh did that and more, scoring 23 of his 36 points in the second half and the Raptors kept the Nets on the road to an NBA single-season...

Bosh takes over to lead slumping Raptors to win
Chris Bosh scored 23 of his 36 points in the second half and the slumping Toronto Raptors kept the New Jersey Nets on the road to an NBA single-season record for losses with a 100-90 victory Saturday night.

Waiver Wire: The same cast of characters
Terrance Williams is one of the few bright spots down the stretch in New Jersey while Ryan Gomes and Anthony Tolliver are once again on the right side of a hot streak. Our Sergio Gonzalez breaks down the top free agents in Playing the Waiver Wire.




New Jersey Nets expect Devin Harris, Yi Jianlian will return against Toronto Raptors
Point guard Devin Harris and power forward Yi Jianlian practiced Friday and both said they will play for the Nets on Saturday against the Toronto Raptors at the Izod Center.

Nets' Harris, Yi expected back Saturday (AP)
The New Jersey Nets are getting reinforcements in their bid to avoid the worst record in NBA history. Point guard Devin Harris and power forward Yi Jianlian practiced Friday and both said they will play for the Nets (7-61) on Saturday against the Toronto Raptors at the Izod Center. Harris has missed the last two games with an upper respiratory infection.

Sixers beat Nets to end 5-game skid (AP)
Andre Iguodala scored 20 points, Jrue Holiday added 19 points, seven rebounds and seven assists and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 108-97 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night. Elton Brand added 12 points, and Lou Williams, Willie Green and Rodney Carney had 11 each to help the 76ers improved to 24-44 with their second victory in 12 games.

76ers beat Nets to end five-game losing streak
Andre Iguodala scored 20 points, Jrue Holiday added 19 points, seven rebounds and seven assists and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 108-97 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night.

Crawford's big 2nd quarter lifts Hawks (AP)
Jamal Crawford had one of those second quarters that made it a lot easier for the Atlanta Hawks to play without Joe Johnson for the first time this season. Crawford hit a 30-footer at the buzzer to cap his game-breaking, 15-point period and the Hawks ran away from the woeful New Jersey Nets, 108-84 on Tuesday night.

New Jersey Nets guard Devin Harris out with upper respiratory illness
Nets Point guard Devin Harris is going to miss the New Jersey's game with the Atlanta Hawks with an upper respiratory illness.

Scola posts 44 points as Rockets get past Nets
Luis Scola scored a career-high 44 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and the Houston Rockets beat the New Jersey Nets 116-108 on Saturday night to keep their fading playoff hopes alive.

Scola's 44 carry Rockets past Nets (AP)
Luis Scola scored a career-high 44 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and the Houston Rockets beat the New Jersey Nets 116-108 on Saturday night to keep their fading playoff hopes alive. Scola hit 20 of 25 shots, many of them open layups, and reached the highest point total by a Rocket this season. Kevin Martin scored 20, Aaron Brooks added 18 points and seven assists and Houston strung together...

Durant sets club mark for 30-point games (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 32 points, his franchise-record 36th 30-point game this season, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the NBA-worst New Jersey Nets 104-102 on Friday night for their 16th victory in 19 games. Durant made two clinching free throws after Devin Harris missed with 24 seconds left. The All-Star passed Spencer Haywood's mark from the 1972-1973 season.

Officials break ground on New Jersey Nets' Brooklyn arena
Officials have broken ground on a New York City development project including a $1 billion arena for the New Jersey Nets basketball team amid hollers and whistles of the project's opponents.

Mavericks will be without J.J. Barea, but Brendan Haywood and Erick Dampier may return
The Dallas Mavericks will be without J.J. Barea, but centers Brendan Haywood and Erick Dampier could return against the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night.

Mavericks extend win streak to 13 (AP)

Jason Kidd had 20 points and nine assists, Caron Butler added 16 points, and the Dallas Mavericks recovered from a lethargic start to match the NBA's longest winning streak this season with their 13th straight victory, 96-87 over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night. Rookie Roddy Beaubois' 16 points and Shawn Marion's 14 points and 13 rebounds helped the Mavericks equal...

Injured Yi won't go on road trip with Nets
Forward Yi Jianlian did not accompany the New Jersey Nets on a four-game road trip because of a sprained left ankle.

New Jersey Nets forward Yi Jianlian stays home with sprained ankle
Forward Yi Jianlian did not accompany the New Jersey Nets on a four-game road trip because of a sprained left ankle.

Nets rally falters as Grizzlies finally win at home
Mike Conley and Rudy Gay had 21 points each, and Marc Gasol added 19 points and 13 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies withstood a second-half rally to defeat the New Jersey Nets 107-101, snapping an eight-game home losing streak.

Grizzlies snap home skid at 8, beat Nets (AP)

Mike Conley and Rudy Gay had 21 points each, and Marc Gasol added 19 points and 13 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies withstood a second-half rally to defeat the New Jersey Nets 107-101, snapping an eight-game home losing streak. Memphis got help from DeMarre Carroll and Sam Young, who scored 10 points each, ending the Nets' three-game road winning streak.

Grizzlies' Zach Randolph sidelined with back stiffness
Zach Randolph, the Memphis Grizzlies' leading scorer and rebounder, missed Monday night's game against the New Jersey Nets with lower back stiffness.

Grizzlies F Randolph out with stiff back (AP)
Zach Randolph, the Memphis Grizzlies' leading scorer and rebounder, missed Monday night's game against the New Jersey Nets with lower back stiffness. Randolph, who was traded to Memphis during the offseason, was a last-minute scratch. Second-year forward Darrell Arthur started in Randolph's place.

Nets Gs Harris, Lee spark rout of Knicks (AP)

Devin Harris scored 31 points and the New Jersey Nets erased an early 16-point deficit to beat the New York Knicks 113-93 on Saturday night, improving the NBA's worst record to 7-55. Courtney Lee added 25 in his return to the starting lineup for the Nets, who are trying to avoid finishing with the worst record in NBA history.

Nets secure seventh win, blast Knicks at MSG
Devin Harris scored 31 points and the New Jersey Nets erased an early 16-point deficit to beat the New York Knicks 113-93 on Saturday night, improving the NBA's worst record to 7-55.

New Jersey Nets forward Yi Jianlian leaves game with sprained left ankle
Yi Jianlian sprained his left ankle in the first quarter of the Nets' game against the Knicks on Saturday night and will not return.

Barnes leads balanced Magic past Nets (AP)

Matt Barnes scored 14 of his 16 points in the first quarter when Orlando opened a double-digit lead and the Magic won their fourth straight, 97-87 over the New Jersey Nets on Friday night. Vince Carter scored 11 of his 13 points in the second half, Dwight Howard added 11 points and 16 rebounds and the Magic hit 13 3-pointers in beating the Nets for the third time this season.

James helps Cavs cruise by Nets 111-92 (AP)

LeBron James had 26 points and 14 assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers opened a 20-point first-quarter lead and cruised to a 111-92 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night. J.J. Hickson added 20 points and 13 rebounds in his second straight start for the injured Shaquille O'Neal and Antawn Jamison had 19 points as the Cavaliers won their fifth straight game.

Robinson, Rondo lift Celtics by Pistons (AP)

Nate Robinson scored 14 points in 16 minutes, Rajon Rondo added 15 points and 11 assists, and the Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 105-100 on Tuesday night. The Celtics, playing for the first time since a humiliating home loss to the NBA-worst New Jersey Nets on Saturday, got 18 points from Ray Allen.

Nets offer fans free income tax returns (AP)
The struggling New Jersey Nets have come up with another gimmick to sell tickets during a season in which they've won only six games. This time, they're giving fans a different return on their money -- a tax return. The Nets have combined with Roni Deutch Tax Center to offer a free New Jersey income tax return to state residents 18 years and older who attend their game against the Orlando...

Nets' plan to sell more tickets? Free tax returns!
The struggling New Jersey Nets have come up with another gimmick to sell tickets in a season where they have won only six games.

Groundbreaking on New Jersey Nets home could come soon
Developers could soon break ground on a massive New York City project that includes a new professional basketball arena.

Blatche's 36 lift Wizards over Nets (AP)

Andray Blatche is starting to give Washington Wizards' fans something to be excited about in a season of turmoil highlighted by the gun-related suspension of Gilbert Arenas and a couple of high-profile trades. The 23-year Blatche continued to thrive being the new leader of the Wizards, scoring a career-high 36 points and adding 15 rebounds in an 89-85 comeback victory over the New Jersey Nets...

Blatche scores career-high 36 as Wizards rally
Andray Blatche scored a career-high 36 points and had 15 rebounds, and Randy Foye hit two jumpers in the final 44 seconds to lead the Washington Wizards to an 89-85 comeback victory over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday night.

New Jersey Nets Courtney Lee out vs. Washington Wizards with sprained ankle
Shooting guard Courtney Lee missed the New Jersey Nets' game with the Washington Wizards on Sunday because of a sprained left ankle.

Nets G Lee out with sprained ankle (AP)
Shooting guard Courtney Lee missed the New Jersey Nets' game with the Washington Wizards on Sunday because of a sprained left ankle. Lee hurt the ankle on Saturday in a win against the Boston Celtics. Chris Douglas-Roberts replaced Lee in the starting lineup.

GSW looking to sign Williams from D-League - Reggie Williams (F) New Jersey Nets
The Warriors reportedly intend to sign Reggie Williams from the D-League's Sioux Falls Skyforce.

Lopez, Lee lead Nets to unlikely win over Celtics
Center Brook Lopez scored 25 points and guards Devin Harris and Courtney Lee added 23 and 21 points and the New Jersey Nets topped the Boston Celtics 104-96 Saturday.

Nets stun Celtics for rare road win (AP)

Center Brook Lopez scored 25 points and guards Devin Harris and Courtney Lee added 23 and 21 points and the New Jersey Nets topped the Boston Celtics 104-96 Saturday. The Nets, who entered the game 5-52 and 2-27 on the road, took a 29-27 lead on Keyon Dooling's jumper at the end of the first quarter and never trailed again.

Roy's late surge helps Blazers top Nets (AP)

Brandon Roy scored 10 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and the Portland Trail Blazers avoided blowing a big lead for a second straight game by holding off the New Jersey Nets 102-93 on Tuesday night. LaMarcus Aldridge added 27 points and Andre Miller had 20 as the Trail Blazers overcame an ankle injury to recently acquired center Marcus Camby in snapping a two-game losing streak and winning...

Williams faces sentencing for NJ shooting
Former NBA star Jayson Williams faces sentencing Tuesday for a shooting that happened eight years ago in New Jersey.

New Blazers C Camby sprains right ankle (AP)
Recently acquired center Marcus Camby sprained his right ankle in the first quarter of the Portland Trail Blazers game against the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night. Camby was hurt when Nets center Brook Lopez appeared to step on his ankle as both waited for a rebound. The Trail Blazers listed Camby's return as questionable.

Nets F Hayes out against Trail Blazers (AP)
New Jersey Nets starting forward Jarvis Hayes has been scratched from the game against the Portland Trail Blazers with a strained left calf. Hayes was hurt in the third quarter of Monday night's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Veteran Trenton Hassell replaced Hayes in the starting lineup on Tuesday night.

Grizzlies rally from 18 down to top Nets (AP)

Rudy Gay scored 29 points and the Memphis Grizzlies added another exclamation point to a frustrating season for New Jersey, rallying from an 18-point first-half deficit to defeat the Nets 104-94 on Sunday night. O.J. Mayo scored 10 of his 24 points in a 17-point run that bridged the third and fourth quarters and put the Grizzlies ahead for good, adding to the woes of the Nets (5-51).

Bosh-less Raptors use depth to beat Nets (AP)

Rasho Nesterovic scored a season-high 16 points replacing a sidelined Chris Bosh and the Toronto Raptors showed off their depth without an injured All-Star in a 106-89 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Friday night. Jarrett Jack added 18 points and Jose Calderon had 16 points as the Raptors had seven players in double figures in dropping the Nets to 5-50.

Toronto Raptors Chris Bosh mises game vs. Nets with sprained ankle
All-Star forward Chris Bosh missed the Toronto Raptors' game against the New Jersey Nets on Friday night with a sprained left ankle.

New Jersey Nets to play in Newark before move to Brooklyn
The New Jersey Nets have reached a deal with the state to move their regular-season games to Newark's Prudential Center for two years until their arena is built in Brooklyn.

Nets moving to Newark until Brooklyn arena is ready
The New Jersey Nets have reached a deal with the state to move their regular-season games to Newark's Prudential Center for two years until their arena is built in Brooklyn.

Wade injures calf, Heat hold off Nets (AP)

Michael Beasley had 23 points and 11 rebounds and the Miami Heat overcame the early loss of All-Star MVP Dwyane Wade in beating the New Jersey Nets 87-84 on Wednesday night for their season-high fourth straight victory. Jermaine O'Neal, who strained his lower back in a first-quarter fall, hit three free throws and had two blocks down the stretch as the Heat used a game-closing 13-4 spurt to...

Heat's Wade leaves with strained calf (AP)
All-Star MVP Dwyane Wade was knocked out of the Miami Heat's game against New Jersey on Wednesday night because of a strained left calf. Wade played had eight points in the opening 7:26 of the first period before leaving the game. It was not clear when Wade was injured. Heat center Jermaine O'Neal strained his lower back in a fall in the opening 1:55, but the team expected him to return.

Nets beat Bobcats again, get fifth win (AP)

If only the Nets could play the Bobcats more, the worst record in NBA history might not be in jeopardy. Courtney Lee scored 21 points, Devin Harris added 17 and New Jersey never trailed in beating Charlotte 103-94 on Tuesday night for only its fifth win of the season. Two of them have come against the Bobcats, who were the first team to lose to the Nets after their 0-18 start.

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski refutes New Jersey Nets coaching rumors
The New Jersey Nets are already the laughingstock of the NBA. Now they're getting ribbed by Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, too.

Coach K refutes rumors of Nets' interest (AP)
The New Jersey Nets are already the laughingstock of the NBA. Now they're getting ribbed by Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, too. Coach K refuted rumors Saturday that the Nets were interested in him coaching the beleaguered team. Louisville coach Rick Pitino has also knocked down rumors that he may return to the NBA.

Rick Pitino of Louisville Cardinals: No truth to report of interest in New Jersey Nets job
Louisville coach Rick Pitino is denying a report that he's interested in a return to the NBA with the New Jersey Nets. "There's not an ounce of truth to it," he said.

Pitino denies interest in Nets job
Rick Pitino has denied a report that he wants to be the next coach of the New Jersey Nets.

1,016 fans watch Nets lose to Bucks (AP)

Andrew Bogut scored 22 points and Ersan Ilyasova added 18 as the Milwaukee Bucks sent the New Jersey Nets into the All-Star break with loss No. 48, a 97-77 rout Wednesday night in front of about 1,000 fans. A storm that dumped more than a foot of snow on the New York region kept the crowd at the IZOD Center to a turnstile count of 1,016, most of whom moved to the courtside seats and the first few...

Delonte West of Cleveland Cavaliers not expected to play vs. New Jersey Nets
Cavaliers guard Delonte West is expected to miss his ninth straight game since breaking his left ring finger.

James' 32 help Cavs to 12th straight win (AP)

LeBron James scored 32 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to their 12th straight win Tuesday night, a 104-97 victory over the New Jersey Nets. The win gives Cleveland the longest winning streak in the NBA this season. The Cavaliers (42-11) also have the best record in the league. New Jersey (4-47) has the NBA's worst record and has lost seven straight.

Shoulder injury sidelines New Jersey Nets' Devin Harris vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Devin Harris' shoulder injury will keep him out of the Nets' game against the Cavaliers.

Delonte West's return uncertain for Cleveland Cavaliers
Delonte West could return to the Cavaliers' lineup when Cleveland hosts New Jersey on Tuesday.

Report: Del Harris left New Jersey Nets after Rod Thorn's brush-off
Del Harris' resignation as an assistant coach for the New Jersey Nets last week came two days after Nets president Rod Thorn sent word Harris would not be the team's next head coach, according to a report in The (Newark) Star-Ledger.

Jerebko scores 20, Pistons end home skid (AP)

Jonas Jerebko scored 20 points on 9-for-9 shooting, and the Detroit Pistons snapped a five-game home losing streak with a 99-92 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Saturday night. Detroit has won only two of its last eight, both in the last five days over New Jersey. The Nets lost their 14th straight on the road and are 1-26 away from home this season.

Celtics need House's spark to avoid Nets upset
Eddie House scored all 10 of his points in the fourth quarter, helping the Boston Celtics overcome a slow start and pull away from the New Jersey Nets 96-87 on Friday night.

Celtics pull away in 4th, top Nets (AP)

Eddie House scored all 10 of his points in the fourth quarter, helping the Boston Celtics overcome a slow start and pull away from the New Jersey Nets 96-87 on Friday night. The Nets led 73-72 through three quarters as the Celtics, playing lackadaisical defense, seemed in danger of losing to a team that had won just four games this season and had lost 10 straight meetings against Boston.

Nets assistant Harris resigns
Longtime NBA coach Del Harris has resigned as an assistant coach with the New Jersey Nets.

Bosh leads short-handed Raptors by Nets (AP)

Chris Bosh scored 20 points, Sonny Weems set career highs with 14 points and 11 rebounds and the short-handed Toronto Raptors beat the New Jersey Nets 108-99 on Wednesday night, their fifth win in six games. A night after scoring a career-high 34 points in a road loss to Indiana, Andrea Bargnani had 20 points for Toronto.

Nets assistant coach Harris resigns (AP)
Longtime NBA coach Del Harris has resigned as an assistant coach with the New Jersey Nets. The Nets issued a statement from Harris minutes after they lost 97-93 to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. Harris joined the team in late November after general manager Kiki Vandeweghe was named the interim coach following the firing of Lawrence Frank after the Nets lost their first 17 games.

New Jersey Nets assistant coach Del Harris resigns
Del Harris resigned as assistant coach of the Nets on Tuesday, yet another blow to a team on pace for the worst record in NBA history.

Prince's late dunk helps Pistons by Nets (AP)

Tayshaun Prince slammed down a tiebreaking dunk on an inbounds play with 45.6 seconds left and the Detroit Pistons snapped a five-game losing streak with a 97-93 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night. Richard Hamilton had 11 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter, including three free throws in the final 21.3 seconds, as the Pistons won for only the fifth time in 24 games.

Vince Carter's former New Jersey Nets coach, Lawrence Frank, might be able to help break slump
Former Nets coach Lawrence Frank is at Magic practice watching his former player Vince Carter, who is struggling

Iguodala keys Sixers' spurt to edge lowly Nets
Andre Iguodala scored 14 points, including seven in a key portion of the third quarter, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to an 83-79 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday night.

76ers end 3-game skid, drop Nets to 4-42 (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 14 points, including seven in a key portion of the third quarter, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to an 83-79 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday night. The victory snapped a three-game losing streak for Philadelphia, while the lowly Nets (4-42) kept pace with the 1972-73 Sixers for the worst record in NBA history.

Boykins' jumper lifts Wizards past woeful Nets
Earl Boykins hit a jumper with 0.4 to play and Washington defeated the New Jersey Nets 81-79 on Friday.

Boykins' last-second shot lifts Wizards (AP)

Earl Boykins hit a jumper with 0.4 to play and Washington defeated the New Jersey Nets 81-79 on Friday in the Wizards' first game since guards Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton were suspended for the remainder of the season for bringing weapons into the locker room. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for the Wizards and prevented the Nets (4-41) from posting consecutive victories...

Nets beat Clippers to snap 11-game skid (AP)

Kris Humphries scored a career-high 25 points and the New Jersey Nets avoided the worst 44-game start in NBA history with a 103-87 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. The Nets (4-40) were tied with the 1993-94 Dallas Mavericks (3-40) for the NBA's worst record after 43 games and all they had to do was lose another to secure another mark in this miserable season that...

Devin Harris, Courtney Lee miss Nets game against Clippers
New Jersey Nets starting guards Devin Harris and Courtney Lee missed Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Nets Gs Harris, Lee sit vs. Clippers (AP)
New Jersey Nets starting guards Devin Harris and Courtney Lee missed Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Harris missed his second straight game with a sprained right wrist. Lee was not feeling well after surgery to extract a wisdom tooth. Keyon Dooling took over at the point guard and Chris Douglas Robert moved from small forward to the shooting guard spot.

Golden State Warriors lose Monta Ellis in the second quarter vs. New Jersey Nets
The Golden State Warriors lost leading scorer Monta Ellis to a right ankle injury in Friday night's win over the New Jersey Nets.

Nets drop 11th straight, fall to 3-40 (AP)

Mehmet Okur had 20 points and 11 rebounds and the Utah Jazz beat the bumbling New Jersey Nets 116-83 on Saturday night, keeping the Nets winless against the Western Conference. Carlos Boozer had 22 points and nine rebounds, and Ronnie Brewer added 15 points for Utah. The Jazz have won five of six and are seven games above .500 for the first time this season at 25-18.

Curry fuels Warriors win with career-high 32
Stephen Curry scored a career-high 32 points, Corey Maggette added 29 points and the Golden State Warriors beat the New Jersey Nets 111-79 on Friday night

Big 1st half helps Pacers cruise by Nets (AP)

Danny Granger scored 22 of his 28 points in a 72-point first-half blitz and the Indiana Pacers posted their third straight win with a 121-105 victory over the woeful New Jersey Nets on Friday night. Troy Murphy added 21 points and 14 rebounds, Brandon Rush had 15 points and Mike Dunleavy 14 for the Pacers, who took a different approach after rallying from 20-plus point deficits in winning their...

Former New Jersey Nets, Dallas Mavericks and Memphis Grizzlies forward Shawne Williams indicted on drug felony charges
Former NBA and Memphis player Shawne Williams has been indicted on felony drug charges.

New Jersey Nets waive ex-Dallas Maverick Shawne Williams four days after trade
The New Jersey Nets have waived recently acquired forward Shawne Williams.

Pierce's 24 help Celtics rout Nets (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 24 points in 28 minutes and the Boston Celtics quickly turned a mismatch on paper into just that on the court, beating the New Jersey Nets 111-87 on Wednesday night. Ray Allen added 15 points and Rajon Rondo had 11 points and 14 assists for the Celtics, who are playing without All-Star Kevin Garnett (right knee) and reserve Rasheed Wallace (sore left foot), but would've had...

Pierce scoring spree fuels Celtics' lopsided win
Paul Pierce scored 24 points in 28 minutes and the Boston Celtics quickly turned a mismatch on paper into just that on the court, beating the New Jersey Nets.

Celtics' Rasheed Wallace out Wednesday against New Jersey Nets
Celtics' Rasheed Wallace out Wednesday against New Jeresey Nets

Dallas Mavericks complete deal for Eduardo Najera from New Jersey Nets
The Mavericks have acquired Eduardo Najera from the Nets in exchange for forwards Kris Humphries and Shawne Williams.

New Jersey Nets waive former No. 1 pick Sean Williams
Former first-round draft pick Sean Williams has been waived by the New Jersey Nets.

Mavericks acquire F Najera from Nets (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks have acquired Eduardo Najera (NAH'-her-ah) from the New Jersey Nets in exchange for forwards Kris Humphries and Shawne Williams. The trade announced Monday brings Najera back to Dallas, where he was a fan favorite in his first four NBA seasons. He played in 39 postseason games with the Mavericks, including 19 in 2003 when Dallas lost to San Antonio in the Western Conference...

Ex-New Jersey Nets star Jayson Willliams pleads guilty to aggravated assault in limo driver's shooting death
Former NBA star Jayson Williams has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault for accidentally killing a limousine driver, closing the case nearly eight years after the fatal shooting.

Ginobili's 21 lift Spurs over Nets (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 21 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 97-85 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday night. Ginobili ignited the slow-starting Spurs (22-13) with an array of shots: fadeaways, dunks, a 3-pointer, and an off-the-glass field goal. He also made all eight of his free throw attempts.

Ginobili, bench spark Spurs past woeful Nets
Manu Ginobili scored 21 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 97-85 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday night.

All bets off: New Jersey Nets ban gambling on team plane
All bets are off on the New Jersey Nets' team plane.

New Jersey Nets, Dallas Mavericks swap Kris Humphries for Eduardo Najera
The Dallas Mavericks and New Jersey Nets have reached a verbal agreement on a trade that will send reserve forward Kris Humphries to the Nets and bring forward Eduardo Najera back to Dallas after the Mavericks acquired him in the 2000 draft.

New Jersey Nets, Dallas Mavericks swap Kris Humphries for Eduardo Najera
The Dallas Mavericks and New Jersey Nets have reached a verbal agreement on a trade that will send reserve forward Kris Humphries to the Nets and bring forward Eduardo Najera back to Dallas after the Mavericks acquired him in the 2000 draft.

Paul's layup helps Hornets hold off Nets (AP)

Chris Paul hit a driving scoop as he was fouled with 7.6 seconds left, and the New Orleans Hornets narrowly averted a stunning loss at home by beating the New Jersey Nets 103-99 on Friday night. The Hornets had blown a 15-point lead and trailed 99-98 before Paul capped an 11-point, 18-assist performance by putting New Orleans back up for good.

Nets ban gambling on team flights (AP)
All bets are off on the New Jersey Nets' team plane. A team spokesman confirms the Nets have decided to ban gambling on their flights, not long after it apparently led to the locker room incident involving Gilbert Arenas and his guns. The ban was first reported by The New York Times, which said players were informed Wednesday.

Hot-shooting Hawks ride Crawford's 29 by Nets
Jamal Crawford and the Atlanta Hawks used one of their best shooting nights of the season to end a four-game losing streak and beat the struggling New Jersey Nets.

Hawks end 4-game skid, beat Nets 119-89 (AP)

Jamal Crawford and the Atlanta Hawks used one of their best shooting nights of the season to end a four-game losing streak and beat the struggling New Jersey Nets 119-89 on Wednesday night. Crawford scored 29 points and Joe Johnson added 20 while sitting out the fourth quarter. The Hawks, coming off their worst offensive performance of the season, set a season high by making 13 3-pointers,...

Bucks earn rare road win, beat Nets (AP)
Andrew Bogut scored 14 of his 18 points in the second half and the Milwaukee Bucks scored a rare road win with a 98-76 decision over the woeful New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night. Carlos Delfino, who had scored 10 points in the Bucks' last five games, added 17 points as the Bucks won for only the fourth time in 15 road games.

Heat trade Quinn to Nets
The Miami Heat traded point guard Chris Quinn to the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday, a move that could be a precursor to Rafer Alston's return to South Florida.

Heat send Quinn to Nets, may eye Alston (AP)
The Miami Heat traded point guard Chris Quinn to the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday, a move that could be a precursor to Rafer Alston's return to South Florida. Alston agreed to a buyout agreement with the Nets earlier Tuesday, and two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press that the guard is hoping to sign with the Heat later this week.

Alston, Nets agree to buyout
The New Jersey Nets have reached a buyout agreement with Rafer Alston and waived the 33-year-old guard.

Nets, G Alston reach buyout agreement (AP)
The struggling New Jersey Nets reached a buyout agreement with Rafer Alston on Tuesday and waived the 33-year-old point guard. Alston was in the final year of a contract that was to pay him $5.2 million this season. The two sides did not disclose the buyout payment. Alston averaged 9.7 points and 3.9 assists in 27 games, including 13 starts.

Sources: Miami Heat to trade Chris Quinn, go after Rafer Alston
The Miami Heat have reached an agreement to trade guard Chris Quinn to the New Jersey Nets to create a roster spot and reduce their luxury-tax bill slightly before trying to re-sign the NBA's newest free agent: Rafer Alston.

LeBron, Cavs handle Nets to extend streak to 7
LeBron James had 28 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the New Jersey Nets 94-86 on Saturday for their seventh straight victory.

Cavaliers win seventh straight, top Nets (AP)

LeBron James had 28 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the New Jersey Nets 94-86 on Saturday for their seventh straight victory. Mo Williams added 18 points for the Cavaliers, who have won 12 of 13. They have defeated some of the NBA's top teams during their winning streak, but struggled against the league's worst for much of this game, leading by only...

Nets snap 10-game slide, beat Knicks (AP)

Brook Lopez had 21 points and 14 rebounds and the New Jersey Nets not only posted a rare victory, they snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 104-95 blowout of the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. Yi Jianlian added 22 points, Chris Douglas-Roberts had 17 and Devin Harris had 17, eight assists and seven rebounds as New Jersey (3-29) ended its second double-digit losing streak of the season.

Durant helps Thunder win fourth straight (AP)

Kevin Durant had 35 points and 11 rebounds, Jeff Green added 18 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Washington Wizards 110-98 Tuesday night for the franchise's first four-game winning streak in 3 1/2 years. It was the fifth straight game that Durant, who had 40 points in Monday's win at New Jersey, topped the 30-point mark.

Durant burns lowly Nets for 40 as Thunder romp
Kevin Durant matched his season high with 40 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated New Jersey 105-89 Monday night, sending the Nets to their 10th straight loss -- their second double-digit losing streak of the season.

Durant's 40 help extend Nets' skid to 10 (AP)

Kevin Durant matched his season high with 40 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated New Jersey 105-89 Monday night, sending the Nets to their 10th straight loss -- their second double-digit losing streak of the season. Former Net Nenad Krstic added 19 points and Russell Westbrook had 16 points and 10 assists as the Thunder won a season-high third straight game.

Disgruntled McGrady not with Rockets this weekend
Tracy McGrady was not with the Houston Rockets when they played the New Jersey Nets on Saturday night, nor will he play Sunday in Cleveland.

Rockets hand Nets ninth straight loss (AP)

Reserve Carl Landry scored 26 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 98-93 victory Saturday night over New Jersey, sending the Nets to their ninth straight loss. Aaron Brooks made a tiebreaking layup with 37 seconds left and scored 17 points, as did Luis Scola. Trevor Ariza added 13 points and 11 rebounds as the Rockets won for the fourth time in the last five games.

Report: Chicago Bulls looking at former New Jersey Nets coach Lawrence Frank as replacement for Vinny Del Negro
Management eyes potential candidates to replace Del Negro

Jefferson's 27 lift Wolves over Nets (AP)

Al Jefferson scored a season-high 27 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves got a favorable videotape review in the final minute to defeat the New Jersey Nets 103-99 on Wednesday night in the battle of the NBA's two worst teams. Jonny Flynn added 22 points and Kevin Love had 13 points and 16 rebounds as Minnesota (6-24) swept the two-game season series and sent New Jersey (2-27) to its eighth...

Developer of Brooklyn Arena takes key step; opponents pledge continued fight
The developer planning a massive Brooklyn complex including a new arena for the New Jersey Nets has signed key documents letting the project proceed.

Kobe has 29 and 10, Lakers rip Nets (AP)

Kobe Bryant had 29 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 103-84 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Saturday night in a matchup of the NBA's best and worst teams. The Nets dropped their seventh straight, but the game was competitive into the third quarter, when Bryant started taking over about the time the league's lowest-scoring team was enduring one of its usual...

Raptors easily bounce Nets with balanced attack
Amir Johnson scored a season-high 18 points, Chris Bosh had 16 points and eight rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors easily dispatched the New Jersey Nets 118-95 Friday night.

Johnson helps balanced Raptors rip Nets (AP)

Amir Johnson scored a season-high 18 points, Chris Bosh had 16 points and eight rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors easily dispatched the New Jersey Nets 118-95 Friday night. Andrea Bargnani and DeMar DeRozan each scored 16 points while Hedo Turkoglu and Marcus Banks each had 14 for the Raptors, who had lost four of five.

Jazz roll past hapless Nets 108-92 (AP)

Coming off an embarrassing loss at home to Minnesota two days ago, the Utah Jazz weren't about to start a long road trip by letting the NBA's weakest team get the better of them. Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer recorded double-doubles, and the Jazz added to New Jersey's woes, beating the hapless Nets 108-92 on Wednesday night.

Mikhail Prokhorov's purchase of New Jersey Nets now a step closer
Mikhail Prokhorov's bid to buy the Nets moved a step closer on Wednesday.

NBA: No further sanctions for New Jersey Nets guard Devin Harris
The NBA confirmed Wednesday that there will be no further sanctions against New Jersey Nets guard Devin Harris for his hard foul Tuesday night on Cleveland's Jamario Moon late in the fourth quarter of the Nets' 99-89 defeat.

Hawks bounce lowly Nets for 4th straight victory
Maurice Evans scored 22 points, and Joe Johnson added 21 points and 10 assists to help the Atlanta Hawks beat the New Jersey Nets 130-107 on Sunday for their fourth straight win.

Hawks ride Johnson, rout Nets 130-107 (AP)

Maurice Evans scored 22 points, and Joe Johnson added 21 points and 10 assists to help the Atlanta Hawks beat the New Jersey Nets 130-107 on Sunday for their fourth straight win. Devin Harris, who started despite a sprained left pinky finger, scored 23 points for the Nets, who allowed a season high in points in their third consecutive loss -- dropping the NBA's worst record to 2-22.

New Jersey Nets waiting for MRI results on Chris Douglas-Roberts
Coach Kiki Vandeweghe says the New Jersey Nets are awaiting results of an MRI that Chris Douglas-Roberts had on his left knee.

Nets G Douglas-Roberts has knee injury (AP)
Coach Kiki Vandeweghe says the New Jersey Nets are awaiting results of an MRI that Chris Douglas-Roberts had on his left knee. Vandeweghe wasn't sure how Douglas-Roberts, who scored seven points in 38 minutes of a 107-91 loss Friday at Indiana, was injured. Trenton Hassell started in Douglas-Roberts' small forward spot Sunday against Atlanta.

Hansbrough, Hibbert lift Pacers by Nets (AP)

Rookie Tyler Hansbrough scored a season-high 21 points, and Roy Hibbert added a career-best 20 points on his birthday to help the Indiana Pacers beat the New Jersey Nets 107-91 on Friday night and snap a six-game losing streak. The 23-year-old Hibbert also had nine rebounds and three blocks. Troy Murphy added 15 points and 12 rebounds for the Pacers in their second game without Danny Granger.

Ellis, Watson help Warriors beat Nets (AP)

Monta Ellis scored 14 of his 18 points in the second half, and the Golden State Warriors beat the New Jersey Nets 105-89 Wednesday night to snap a four-game losing streak. Reserve C.J. Watson also scored 18 and former Nets center Mikki Moore had 16 on a series of dunks for the Warriors, who improved to 1-1 on a five-game trip they are playing without coach Don Nelson, who is recovering from...

Nets escape Bulls for first road win of season
Brook Lopez scored 25 points and Devin Harris hit the go-ahead basket with 14.9 seconds left Tuesday night as the New Jersey Nets got their second win of the season and first on the road, beating the Chicago Bulls 103-101.

Nets earn second win, beat Bulls 103-101 (AP)

Brook Lopez scored 25 points and Devin Harris hit to the go-ahead basket with 14.9 seconds left Tuesday night as the New Jersey Nets got their second win of the season and first on the road, beating the Chicago Bulls 103-101. The Nets, who got off the worst start in NBA history at 0-18 before beating Charlotte and then losing to the Knicks, are now 2-19 -- including 1-12 away from home.

Nets forward Yi needs 50 stitches to close cut lip
Injured New Jersey Nets forward Yi Jianlian has cut his lip while playing 3-on-3 after practice on Saturday and needed 50 stitches to close the wound that was caused by an inadvertent elbow. The Chinese Olympian will be evaluated on Monday. Yi has been sidelined since injuring his right knee in a game against Charlotte early last month.

Nets F Yi needs 50 stitches to close cut (AP)
Injured New Jersey Nets forward Yi Jianlian is expected to miss at least another week after needing 50 stitches to close a cut upper lip. Yi was hoping to return Sunday after missing 15 games with a sprained right knee before he was inadvertently elbowed by teammate Sean Williams while playing 3-on-3 after practice on Saturday.

New Jersey Nets forward Yi Jianlin needs 50 stitches to close cut lip
Injured New Jersey Nets forward Yi Jianlian has more to worry about than a sprained right knee.

Hughes, Knicks muzzle Nets as hope short-lived
Larry Hughes scored 16 of his 25 points in the third quarter, and the New York Knicks sent the New Jersey Nets back to their losing ways with a 106-97 victory Sunday.

Knicks send Nets back to losing ways (AP)
Larry Hughes scored 16 of his 25 points in the third quarter, and the New York Knicks sent the New Jersey Nets back to their losing ways with a 106-97 victory Sunday. Al Harrington had 26 points and 14 rebounds for the Knicks, who capped a strong week with their third win in four games. New York routed Phoenix and won at Atlanta during the week, with its only loss coming at Eastern Conference...

Bobcats bounce back, rally to top Sixers (AP)

Raymond Felton's driving layup with 4.7 seconds left capped a late comeback and the Charlotte Bobcats bounced back from an embarrassing loss a night earlier to beat the slumping Philadelphia 76ers 106-105 on Saturday night. A night after the Bobcats lost to New Jersey to end the Nets' record-worst NBA start at 0-18, they appeared ready to hand the Sixers their first win in more than two...

Nets earn first win after 18 losses (AP)

The New Jersey Nets won for the first time this season, ending the worst start in NBA history at 18 losses by beating the Charlotte Bobcats 97-91 Friday night. Brook Lopez had 31 points and 14 rebounds, and Courtney Lee scored a career-high 27 points in his return to the starting lineup for the Nets in their first game under Kiki Vandeweghe, their general manager who will coach the rest of the...

Randolph, Mayo lead Grizzlies over Mavs (AP)

Zach Randolph had 24 points and 15 rebounds, and O.J. Mayo added 25 points to help the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Dallas Mavericks 98-82 on Friday night. Dallas, which shot 58 percent Wednesday night against New Jersey, including 81 percent in the first half, shot 35.2 against Memphis. Rudy Gay added 18 points for the Grizzlies, who won their second straight.

Nets get past Bobcats for first win of season
New Jersey Nets won for the first time this season, ending the worst start in NBA history at 18 losses by beating the Charlotte Bobcats 97-91 Friday night.

Nets set NBA record with 0-18 start (AP)
They are off to the worst start in NBA history, and the New Jersey Nets might not have hit bottom yet. "There's going to be a few more weeks of adjustment, unfortunately," outgoing interim coach Tom Barrise said. How much lower can they get? New Jersey was pounded into NBA infamy Wednesday night, falling 117-101 to the Dallas Mavericks for its 18th straight loss to start the season.

Nets set NBA record with 0-18 start (AP)

The New Jersey Nets were pounded into NBA infamy Wednesday night, falling 117-101 to the Dallas Mavericks for their 18th straight loss to start the season. The Mavericks made 17 of 19 shots and opened a 27-point lead in a nearly flawless second quarter, burying the Nets early in former New Jersey captain Jason Kidd's second trip back to his old home.

GM Vandeweghe to coach Nets rest of season
New Jersey Nets general manager Kiki Vandeweghe will serve as the team's coach for the rest of the season. The Nets made the official announcement Tuesday morning. The Nets fired Lawrence Frank, their coach for 6 1/2 seasons, on Sunday. They lost to the Lakers under interim coach Tom Barrise that night, tying the 1988-89 Miami Heat and 1999 Los Angeles Clippers by losing 17 consecutive games to open a season.

Report: Vandeweghe to coach Nets rest of season
New Jersey Nets general manager Kiki Vandeweghe is set to become the team's coach for the rest of the season. He doesn't have to worry about being on the bench for a potential record-setting loss, though. Vandeweghe won't coach his first game with the team until Friday, a person with knowledge of the team's plans told The Associated Press on Monday. The person requested anonymity because the Nets don't plan to announce their plans until a press conference Tuesday morning.

GM Vandeweghe to coach Nets for season (AP)
A person with knowledge of their plans says New Jersey Nets general manager Kiki Vandeweghe will coach the team for the rest of the season. Vandeweghe won't coach his first game with the team until Friday, the person told The Associated Press. The person requested anonymity because the Nets don't plan to announce their plans until Tuesday.

Sources: New Jersey Nets GM Kiki Vandeweghe likely to coach
Sources say the Nets are on the verge of naming general manager Kiki Vandeweghe coach.

Bucks' Bogut returning from leg injury
Milwaukee Bucks coach Scott Skiles says center Andrew Bogut will return to the court for Monday night's game against the Chicago Bulls. Skiles says Bogut's left leg began feeling better late last week, and Skiles plans to ease him back into the rotation. Bogut was kicked in the leg during a Nov. 18 game against New Jersey and originally was expected to miss two to four weeks. Bogut says he's "pretty much" pain-free and eager to return to help the Bucks, who have lost four straight games.

After home slide, Heat hit the road (AP)
Something about going on the road has always appealed to Miami forward Udonis Haslem. After all, it can't be any tougher than playing at home has been lately for the slumping Heat. Miami has lost six of its last nine games overall, not to mention four of its last six at home -- and both those wins were one-point buzzer-beaters, first over the lowly New Jersey Nets on Nov.

Nets drop to 0-17, tie NBA's worst start (AP)

The New Jersey Nets matched the worst start to an NBA season with their 17th straight loss Sunday night, with Kobe Bryant scoring 30 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 106-87 victory. A few hours after New Jersey fired coach Lawrence Frank, the undermanned Nets had little prayer of keeping up with the defending league champions, who won their sixth straight game.

Wolves beat Nuggets to snap 15-game skid (AP)

Ryan Gomes scored 27 points, the most by a Timberwolves player this season, and Minnesota snapped a 15-game losing streak by beating the Denver Nuggets 106-100 Sunday night. Corey Brewer and Jonny Flynn each scored 16 points in helping Minnesota rally from 17 points down in the first half and register their first win since a season-opening victory against New Jersey.

Report: Nets' Frank expected to be fired shortly
When your team is 0-16, there isn't much job security. And according to one report, Lawrence Frank is on his way out in New Jersey.

Report: New Jersey Nets to fire coach Lawrence Frank
The New Jersey Nets, mired in a historic 16-loss slide to start their season, will fire coach Lawrence Frank early this week, Yahoo! Sports has reported.

Nets fire Frank after 0-16 start (AP)
The New Jersey Nets fired coach Lawrence Frank on Sunday after losing their first 16 games during one of the worst starts in NBA history. Assistant Tom Barrise will coach the team Sunday night in Los Angeles against the Lakers, when the Nets could tie the record for the worst start if they lose. The Nets said a permanent replacement for Frank has not been determined.

New Jersey fires head coach after 0-16 start
When your team is 0-16, you don't deserve much job security. So it shouldn't come as a surprise that the Nets have fired Lawrence Frank.

New Jersey fires head coach after 0-16 start


0-16 Nets 1 loss shy of worst NBA start (AP)

The New Jersey Nets dropped their 16th straight game to open the season, moving within one of matching the worst start in NBA history with a 109-96 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. Rookie Tyreke Evans had 21 points and eight rebounds, and Beno Udrih also scored 21 for Sacramento, which never trailed on its way to winning back-to-back games following a four-game losing streak.

Improving Oden, Trail Blazers drop Nets to 0-15
The New Jersey Nets moved a loss closer to the record for the NBA's worst start to a season on Wednesday night when they dropped their 15th straight game, 93-83 to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Nets fall to 0-15 with loss to Blazers (AP)

The New Jersey Nets moved a loss closer to the record for the NBA's worst start to a season on Wednesday night when they dropped their 15th straight game, 93-83 to the Portland Trail Blazers. Greg Oden continued a recent run of strong play with 18 points and eight rebounds for the Blazers, who have won 10 of their last 12.

New Jersey Nets sale to Mikhail Prokhorov a step closer, but still faces hurdles
The sale of the New Jersey Nets still could face months of ownership limbo before the league's Board of Governors votes on the sale.

Fantasy Fast Break: Injuries and their impact
How will the return of Troy Murphy affect Roy Hibbert? With Devin Harris back in New Jersey, who might see a reduced role? Our Sergio Gonzalez analyzes these questions and more in his weekly Fantasy Fast Break.




'Melo leads Nuggets as Nets near winless record
Carmelo Anthony scored 27 points, Nene added 17 and the Denver Nuggets dealt the New Jersey Nets their 14th straight loss to start the season with a 101-87 win Tuesday night.

Nets drop to 0-14 with loss to Nuggets (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 27 points, Nene added 17 and the Denver Nuggets dealt the New Jersey Nets their 14th straight loss to start the season with a 101-87 win Tuesday night. Arron Afflalo had 15 points, helping the Nuggets win their 16th straight regular-season home game, including all six this season.

New York court says land can be seized to build new Nets arena in Brooklyn
New York's top court says the state can use eminent domain to force homeowners and businesses to sell their properties for a massive development in Brooklyn that includes a new arena for the New Jersey Nets.

Court: NY can seize property for Nets arena
New York's top court says the state can use eminent domain to force homeowners and businesses to sell their properties for a massive development in Brooklyn that includes a new arena for the New Jersey Nets. In a 6-1 ruling Tuesday, the Court of Appeals says the Empire State Development Corp.'s finding that the area was blighted was enough to justify taking the land. A group of tenants and owners claim the seizure is unconstitutional. They say developer Bruce Ratner's proposed $4.

New Jersey Nets guard Courtney Lee returns after missing seven games with groin injury
New Jersey guard Courtney Lee is available to play against the Denver Nuggets after missing the last seven games because of a groin injury.

Nets G Lee returns from groin injury (AP)
New Jersey guard Courtney Lee is available to play against the Denver Nuggets after missing the last seven games because of a groin injury. Nets coach Lawrence Frank said he planned to ease Lee back into the rotation, not overplay him in an attempt to spark the struggling team, which was 0-13 going into Tuesday night's game.

D'Antoni: Nate not benched for shot at wrong hoop
Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni says Nate Robinson was not benched for taking a shot at the wrong basket Saturday. The Knicks inbounded to Robinson in the backcourt with 0.5 seconds left in the first quarter of their 98-91 victory at New Jersey. Rather than just hold the ball, or heave one at the basket the Knicks were attacking, Robinson turned and shot at his own basket. The shot went in, but it was released after the buzzer and didn't count.

Nets fall to 0-13 after loss to Knicks (AP)

Al Harrington and Danilo Gallinari each scored 17 points, and the New York Knicks kept the New Jersey Nets winless with a 98-91 victory Saturday. David Lee added 16 points and 12 rebounds, while Wilson Chandler and Larry Hughes each finished with 13 points. The Knicks won their second straight and proved that worse basketball is played a mere 10 miles away.

Knicks drop Nets to 0-13 behind balanced effort
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Al Harrington and Danilo Gallinari each scored 17 points, and the New York Knicks kept the New Jersey Nets winless with a 98-91 victory Saturday.

Bogut out 2 to 4 weeks with leg injury
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut (BOH'-gut) will be out for two to four weeks with a left leg injury. General manager John Hammond said late Thursday that Bogut suffered a leg strain and contusion in Wednesday's 99-85 win against New Jersey. Bogut scored 21 points and 11 rebounds before leaving the game in late in the fourth quarter. An MRI revealed the injury on Thursday. The 24-year-old Bogut, now in his fifth season, is averaging 16.1 points and 9.2 rebounds per game.

Jayson Williams plea hearing delayed indefinitely
Retired NBA star Jayson Williams will not be a New Jersey courtroom Friday to enter a plea in the 2002 shooting death of a driver. A judge has indefinitely delayed a hearing in Somerville in which Williams was expected to plead guilty. No reason was given. A person with knowledge of the case told The Associated Press on Thursday that Williams would plead guilty to aggravated assault. The person wasn't authorized to talk about the case and spoke on the condition of anonymity.

All-Star Harris expected to play Saturday for Nets
Devin Harris is expected to play Saturday, a sorely needed boost for the winless New Jersey Nets. A team spokesman says Harris will come off the bench Saturday when the Nets (0-12) host the New York Knicks. The All-Star point guard has missed 10 straight games with an injured right groin. He was originally hurt in the preseason, then reinjured the groin on Oct. 30 in the Nets' second game of the season.

New Jersey Nets guard Devin Harris (groin) expected to play Saturday
Devin Harris is expected to play Saturday, a sorely needed boost for the winless New Jersey Nets.

Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut sidelined 2-4 weeks with leg strain
Bucks center Andrew Bogut will be out of action for two to four weeks after suffering a leg muscle strain and contusion during Wednesday's 99-85 win against New Jersey.

Report: Williams taking plea deal, faces prison time
Retired NBA star Jayson Williams has cut a plea deal that would send him to prison for up to three years for accidentally shooting a driver at his New Jersey estate in 2002, a person with knowledge of the case told The Associated Press on Thursday. Williams, who retired in 2000 after playing nine seasons in the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets, was to face a retrial in January on a reckless manslaughter count.

Report: Jayson Williams taking plea deal
Retired NBA star Jayson Williams has cut a plea deal that would send him to prison for up to three years for accidentally shooting a driver at his New Jersey estate in 2002, a person with knowledge of the case told The Associated Press on Thursday. Williams, who retired in 2000 after playing nine seasons in the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets, was to face a retrial in January on a reckless manslaughter count.

Jayson Williams' deal includes jail time (AP)
Retired NBA star Jayson Williams has cut a plea deal that would send him to prison for up to three years for accidentally shooting a driver at his New Jersey estate in 2002, a person with knowledge of the case told The Associated Press on Thursday. Williams, who retired in 2000 after playing nine seasons in the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets, was to face a retrial in January on...

Knicks-Nets in woeful NYC-area matchup (AP)
Micheal Ray Richardson, who played for the Knicks and the Nets, once famously declared that "the ship be sinkin."' These days, it's happening on both sides of the Hudson River. One team is about to drop even lower -- assuming the winless Nets haven't already hit bottom -- when they meet Saturday at New Jersey in the NBA's most wretched matchup at this point in a season in...

Bogut helps Bucks drop Nets to 0-12 (AP)

Andrew Bogut and Carlos Delfino each scored 21 points, Bogut also grabbed 11 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the winless New Jersey Nets 99-85 on Wednesday night. The short-handed Nets have lost 12 straight for their longest single-season losing streak in more than 19 years. This one was painful because Chris Douglas-Roberts scored a career-high 31 points and had 10 rebounds, but the Nets...

Nets fall to 0-11 with loss to Pacers (AP)

Danny Granger scored 22 points, Roy Hibbert tied a career high with 19 and the Indiana Pacers dropped the New Jersey Nets to 0-11 with a 91-83 victory Tuesday night. Dahntay Jones added 17 points for the Pacers, who extended their winning streak to five and can continue their turnaround from an 0-3 start Wednesday when they host another struggling team, the New York Knicks.

Wade buries winless Nets with 3 as time expires
Dwyane Wade's 3-pointer with 0.1 seconds left gave the Miami Heat an 81-80 victory over the undermanned and winless New Jersey Nets on Saturday night.

Wade's late 3-pointer keeps Nets winless (AP)

Dwyane Wade's 3-pointer with 0.1 seconds left gave the Miami Heat an 81-80 victory over the undermanned and winless New Jersey Nets on Saturday night. Wade's shot was the 17th tie or lead change in the fourth quarter and came after the Nets' Brook Lopez tipped in teammate Rafer Alston's missed runner with 4.1 seconds remaining.

Howard lifts Magic, keeps scuffling Nets winless
Dwight Howard had 26 points and 12 rebounds and Matt Barnes added 13 points and 13 rebounds and the Orlando Magic put away the winless New Jersey Nets 88-72 on Friday night.

Magic roll 88-72, drop Nets to 0-9 (AP)

Dwight Howard had 26 points and 12 rebounds and Matt Barnes added 13 points and 13 rebounds and the Orlando Magic put away the winless New Jersey Nets 88-72 on Friday night. New Jersey got a triple-double from point guard Rafer Alston, the first triple-double of his career, but the Nets fell to 0-9. They are the NBA's only winless team.

Wolves' Jefferson out two games for family illness
Minnesota Timberwolves center Al Jefferson will miss the next two games because of an illness in his family. The Timberwolves say Jefferson left the team to be with an ill family member in Florida. He will miss the game Friday night against Dallas and on Saturday at Memphis. Jefferson is expected to rejoin the team early next week. It's a big blow to the Timberwolves, who have lost eight straight games since a season-opening win over New Jersey. Jefferson is averaging 15.1 points and 6.

76ers extend Nets' franchise worst start to 0-8
Marreese Speights converted a go-ahead three-point play with 1:10 to play and the Philadelphia 76ers beat New Jersey 82-79 on Wednesday night, extending the Nets' franchise worst start to 0-8.

Nets fall to 0-8, lose 82-79 to Sixers (AP)

Marreese Speights converted a go-ahead three-point play with 1:10 to play and the Philadelphia 76ers beat New Jersey 82-79 on Wednesday night, extending the Nets' franchise worst start to 0-8. Thaddeus Young had 20 points to lead the 76ers, and Speights finished with 19 points and nine rebounds as Philadelphia snapped a two-game losing streak.

Celtics bounce back, keep Nets winless (AP)
Rajon Rondo and Paul Pierce each scored 16 points, and the Boston Celtics bounced back from their first loss of the season to beat the winless New Jersey Nets 86-76 on Saturday night Ray Allen came alive after three dismal quarters to score eight of his 12 points in the fourth quarter for the Celtics (7-1), who lost 110-103 to Phoenix on Friday night, allowing 20 more points than in any previous...

Nets forward Douglas-Roberts 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. Nets president Rod Thorn confirmed on Saturday that Douglas-Roberts tested positive for the H1N1 virus. Thorn says the player has been treated and the Nets are following all precautionary measures called for by the NBA. The diagnosis is the latest blow to a team that has been hit by a wave of injuries.

New Jersey Nets' Chris Douglas-Roberts tests positive for swine flu
The New Jersey Nets say forward Chris Douglas-Roberts has swine flu.

Nets F Douglas-Roberts has swine flu (AP)
The New Jersey Nets say forward Chris Douglas-Roberts has swine flu. Douglas-Roberts already had been sidelined with flu-like symptoms. Nets president Rod Thorn confirmed on Saturday that Douglas-Roberts tested positive for the H1N1 virus. Thorn says the player has been treated and the Nets are following all precautionary measures called for by the NBA.

Iguodala, 76ers squeak past short-handed Nets
Andre Iguodala scored 16 points, including a late 3-pointer to give Philadelphia the lead as the 76ers rallied past the short-handed New Jersey Nets 97-94 Friday night.

Iguodala leads 76ers past winless Nets (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 16 points, including a late 3-pointer to give Philadelphia the lead, and the 76ers rallied past the short-handed New Jersey Nets 97-94 Friday night. Lou Williams scored 18 points and Jason Kapono had 14 for Philadelphia, which rebounded from a 31-point loss to Boston three days earlier.

Nuggets score 44 in 3rd, stay unbeaten (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...

Magic G Carter sidelined against Suns (AP)
Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter was sidelined against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night with a sprained left ankle. Carter was first injured Friday against New Jersey. Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said Carter aggravated the ankle again Tuesday night versus Detroit. Carter's status is day to day. The 32-year-old guard was Orlando's biggest acquisition this summer.

Magic's Carter sidelined with ankle injury
Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter was sidelined against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night with a sprained left ankle. Carter was first injured Friday against New Jersey. Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said Carter aggravated the ankle again Tuesday night versus Detroit. Carter's status is day to day. The 32-year-old guard was Orlando's biggest free agent splash this summer. The Magic acquired Carter from New Jersey in a trade that sent Courtney Lee, Rafer Alston and Tony Battie to the Nets.

Sprained knee to keep Nets' Yi out indefinitely
The New Jersey Nets say an MRI performed on forward Yi Jianlian confirmed that he has sprained a ligament in his right knee. The Nets said Tuesday that Yi will begin rehabilitation immediately and there is no timetable for his return. Yi was injured in Monday night's 79-68 loss at Charlotte. Yi was near the basket when Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace fell and rolled into his leg midway through the third quarter. Yi crumpled to the floor and put no pressure on his right leg as he left.

New Jersey Nets forward Yi Jianlian out indefinitely with right knee sprain
The Nets say an MRI performed on forward Yi Jianlian confirmed that he has sprained a ligament in his right knee.

Charlotte Bobcats' Raja Bell to play after postponing surgery
Charlotte Bobcats shooting guard Raja Bell plans to start against New Jersey as he tries to play with a partially torn ligament in his left wrist.

Wallace shines to spur Bobcats past listless Nets
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 in rallying for a 79-68 victory on Monday.

Wallace's 24 and 20 lift Bobcats by Nets (AP)

Gerald Wallace had 24 points and a career-high 20 rebounds and the Charlotte Bobcats held the New Jersey Nets without a point for more than 10 minutes in rallying for a 79-68 victory on Monday. The Nets' ineptitude allowed Charlotte to go on a 24-0 run bridging the third and fourth quarters, wiping out the Bobcats' horrible offensive start.

Second opinion confirms Nets' Harris has strained groin
A specialist has confirmed that New Jersey Nets guard Devin Harris has a strained right groin.

Arenas leads undermanned Wizards by Nets (AP)

Gilbert Arenas scored 32 points, barely cracked a smile on the court and afterward declared: "I don't get excited anymore." Andray Blatche scored a flashy career-high 30, strutted to the crowd after a highlight-reel baseline dunk and wore his fancy sunglasses as he approached reporters in the locker room.

Nets' Harris out at least a week with sore groin
New Jersey Nets point guard Devin Harris says he's out at least a week because of a sore right groin. Harris sat out Saturday night's game against the Washington Wizards and will leave the team Sunday to see a specialist in Chicago. Harris originally hurt the groin in an exhibition game Oct. 13 and reinjured it during Friday's loss to Orlando. Harris isn't sure how long he'll be out, but he says he's aiming to return in seven to 10 days.

New Jersey Nets guard Devin Harris out 7-10 days with sore right groin
New Jersey Nets point guard Devin Harris says he's out at least a week because of a sore right groin.

Nets' Harris out at least a week (AP)
New Jersey Nets point guard Devin Harris said he'll be sidelined at least a week because of an injured right groin. Harris sat out Saturday night's game against the Washington Wizards and will leave the Nets' road trip Sunday to see a specialist in Chicago. Harris said he's aiming to return in seven to 10 days.

Carter hurts ankle in Jersey return as Magic roll
Vince Carter returned to New Jersey and scored 16 points before leaving the game against his former teammates in the second quarter with a sprained left ankle and the Orlando Magic rolled to a 95-85 victory Friday night.

Carter hurts ankle as Magic beat Nets (AP)

Vince Carter returned to New Jersey and scored 16 points before leaving the game against his former teammates in the second quarter with a sprained left ankle and the Orlando Magic rolled to a 95-85 victory Friday night. All-Star center Dwight Howard more than made up for Carter's absence with 20 points, 22 rebounds and four blocks as the Magic won their second straight and handed the Nets...

Orlando Magic's Vince Carter leaves game vs. New Jersey Nets with sprained ankle
Orlando's Vince Carter sprained his left ankle in the second quarter against his former New Jersey Nets teammates on Friday and left the game.

New Jersey Nets pick up contract options on Courtney Lee, Yi Jianlian, Brook Lopez
The New Jersey Nets have exercised contract options on starters Courtney Lee, Brook Lopez and Yi Jianlian for the 2010-11 seasons.

Flynn rallies Wolves from 19 down to win (AP)

Kurt Rambis knows his first year coaching the young and rebuilding Minnesota Timberwolves is going to be a long one. He said before his first game that, above all else, he wants to see his players show their fans that they won't quit and will play hard until the final buzzer. Rookie Jonny Flynn clearly has been listening.

Jefferson to play; Flynn, Ellington questionable
Minnesota Timberwolves big man Al Jefferson will play in the opener on Wednesday night against New Jersey despite battling an Achilles injury in recent weeks. Jefferson said Tuesday that he has practiced pain free for the past two days and will definitely be in the lineup against the Nets. That's good news for the Timberwolves, who will play the first six to eight weeks of the season without forward Kevin Love after he had surgery on a broken hand last week.

Minnesota Timberwolves' Al Jefferson to play vs. New Jersey Nets
Timberwolves big man Al Jefferson will play in the opener on Wednesday night against New Jersey despite battling an Achilles injury in recent weeks.

Wolves' Jefferson to play in opener (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves big man Al Jefferson will play in the opener on Wednesday night against New Jersey despite battling an Achilles injury in recent weeks. Jefferson said Tuesday that he has practiced pain free for the past two days and will definitely be in the lineup against the Nets. That's good news for the Timberwolves, who will play the first six to eight weeks of the season without...

Magic finish preseason with 8-0 record (AP)

Vince Carter was 9 of 10 from the field and scored 26 points to lead the Orlando Magic to a 123-86 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night to cap the NBA's only unbeaten preseason. The Magic (8-0) won their exhibition games by an average of 18 points. Carter, acquired in an offseason trade with New Jersey, made all five of his 3-point attempts.

Newark could be interim home court for the New Jersey Nets
An adviser to New Jersey's governor has crafted a plan that would make Newark's Prudential Center the venue for sports events, possibly including home games of the Nets.

Newark could be interim home for Nets (AP)
An adviser to New Jersey's governor has crafted a plan that would make Newark's Prudential Center the venue for sports events, possibly including home games of the Nets while the NBA team awaits a planned move to New York City's Brooklyn borough. The Izod Center in East Rutherford, where the Nets currently play, would focus on concerts and family entertainment events.

NBA OKs New Jersey Nets proposal to move home games to Newark while their arena in Brooklyn is being built
The NBA doesn't seem likely to stand in the way if the New Jersey Nets decide to move their home games to Newark.

Stern expects approval of Russian's bid for Nets
David Stern says the sale of the New Jersey Nets to Russia's richest man could be approved by the end of the year. Stern said Thursday that Mikhail Prokhorov, who has a deal to buy 80 percent of the team, 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.

NBA commissioner David Stern believes New Jersey Nets sale could be approved by year's end, hopeful for deal with referees
David Stern says the sale of the New Jersey Nets to Russia's richest man could be approved by the end of the year.

Nets waive Blalock, Davis, Hamilton - Will Blalock (G) New Jersey Nets
The Nets have waived guards Will Blalock and Bennet Davis and forward Brian Hamilton. The team's roster now stands at the NBA limit of 15 players.

New Jersey Nets player will go to birthday party ... for 25K
For $25,000 Nets fans can get a courtside seat and an appearance by their favorite New Jersey player.

Judge: Ex-Nets star must face manslaughter retrial
A New Jersey judge has rejected attempts by attorneys for Jayson Williams to throw out the manslaughter case against the former NBA star. Williams was convicted in 2004 of covering up the shooting of a hired driver, but he faces a retrial in January on a reckless manslaughter count. State Superior Court Judge Edward Coleman ruled Friday that defense attorneys didn't prove that racial bias and prosecutorial misconduct tainted the trial.

Jayson Williams case: New Jersey judge refuses to throw out conviction of ex-NBA star
A New Jersey judge has refused to throw out the convictions of ex-NBA star Jayson Williams in a fatal 2002 shooting.

Attorney general's office to lead Jayson Williams' manslaughter case
The New Jersey attorney general's office will take over the manslaughter prosecution of former NBA star Jayson Williams.

Property owners on site of New Jersey Nets development in Brooklyn go to court over eminent domain
Homeowners and businesses resisting the forced sales of their properties for a massive development in Brooklyn have told New York's top court it's unconstitutional for a state agency to order them out.

Wallace scores 20 as Celtics beat Nets (AP)

Rajon Rondo played the game like it meant something. 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...

Court to look into Nets arena land deal (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. Developer Bruce Ratner's proposed $4.9 billion, 22-acre Atlantic Yards project also includes office towers...

Pierce, Garnett lead Celtics past Nets (AP)

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 Garnett, who missed much of last season with a strained right knee, looked comfortable as he chased loose balls and drove to the basket early.

Hearing on alleged racial bias in Jayson Williams case goes to New Jersey judge
The outcome of a 7-year-old manslaughter case against Jayson Williams now rests in the hands of a New Jersey judge who will decide whether alleged racial bias and prosecutorial misconduct played a part in the retired NBA star's 2004 trial.

VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Nets
New Jersey has one proven scorer in Devin Harris. Otherwise, who will put the ball in the basket? Our NBA Tipoff looks at the Nets.

Carter scores 21 in Magic debut (AP)

Vince Carter scored 21 points in his Orlando debut and Brandon Bass added seven of his 13 points in the final two minutes to lift the Magic to a 110-105 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the preseason opener for both teams on Monday night. Carter, who was acquired by the Magic in an offseason trade with the New Jersey Nets, scored 15 points in the third quarter.

Carter, Bass lift Magic in preseason opener
Vince Carter scored 21 points in his Orlando debut and Brandon Bass added seven of his 13 points in the final two minutes to lift the Magic to a 110-105 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the preseason opener for both teams on Monday night. Carter, who was acquired by the Magic in an offseason trade with the New Jersey Nets, scored 15 points in the third quarter.

Nuggets G Smith says jail changed him (AP)
J.R. Smith is pledging more maturity this season, a promise he's made in the past. The sharp-shooting Denver Nuggets guard realizes that some will believe it, while some will remain skeptical. That's fine with him. He knows he's changed. It's been a sobering offseason for the 24-year-old Smith, who spent 24 days in a New Jersey correctional facility after pleading guilty to reckless...

Nets land 10 new sponsors, renew 5 (AP)
The New Jersey Nets have renewed deals with 20 corporate sponsors and signed agreements with 10 new partners in moves that will generate $4.5 million annually. Nets chief executive officer Brett Yormark announced the signings on Wednesday, a day after the NBA team opened its training camp. The renewals, which include deals with major sponsors McDonald's, Wrigley's, Vonage, LG, and Canon,...

New Jersey prosecutors take stand in hearing on alleged racial bias in Jayson Williams manslaughter trial
A New Jersey prosecutor who heads the office that tried Jayson Williams for manslaughter says he reacted with "anger and disappointment" when he found out that an investigator had used a racial slur to describe the former NBA star.

New Jersey Nets back to hoops in shadow of possible sale
The Nets are trying to concentrate on basketball as the potential sale of the team to a Russian tycoon looms.

Nets follow sale, focus on season (AP)
No one on the New Jersey Nets was preoccupied Tuesday with what might happen next season if Russian tycoon Mikhail Prokhorov buys the team and moves it to Brooklyn. The Nets would rather make the playoffs this year, no matter who is signing their checks. Not much is expected of the youthful Nets as they open training camp.

Jazz F Kirilenko calls Shaq-LeBron 'poison union'
Although Andrei Kirilenko is hoping for a Russian revolution in the wake of Mikhail Prokhorov's recent purchase of the New Jersey Nets, it's LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal that are on his mind ahead of the start of the NBA season. Kirilenko, who plays for the Utah Jazz and will be headed to Europe for a pair of preseason games, told The Associated Press in a telephone interview Tuesday that O'Neal's move to join James with the Cleveland Cavaliers is going to cause havoc around the league.

New Jersey Nets owner Bruce Ratner: Sale of team to Mikhail Prokhorov is final piece of move to Brooklyn, new arena
New Jersey Nets owner Bruce Ratner says the sale of the NBA team to Russian businessman Mikhail Prokhorov is the final piece to building an $800 million arena and moving the Nets to Brooklyn.

Ratner: Sale of Nets assures move to Brooklyn
New Jersey Nets owner Bruce Ratner says the sale of the NBA team to Russian businessman Mikhail Prokhorov is the final piece to building an $800 million arena and moving the Nets to Brooklyn. Ratner says in a telephone interview Friday with The Associated Press that the joint Russian-American venture still requires that he sell almost $600 million in tax-exempt bonds by Dec. 31, but he sees no problem in getting that done.

Russian tycoon's bid for Nets called 'unpatriotic'
Russian tycoon Mikhail Prokhorov's bid to buy the New Jersey Nets was called "unpatriotic" by a member of his country's upper parliament chamber's sports committee. "I can't consider this action as anything other than unpatriotic," sports committee member Aslambek Aslakhanov said Thursday, according to the state news agency RIA Novosti. "We also have talented children here, but sports isn't being developed.

Russia's richest man agrees to deal to buy Nets
Russia's richest man has a deal to buy a controlling interest in the New Jersey Nets and nearly half of a project to build a new arena in Brooklyn. Mikhail Prokhorov's Onexim Group announced the deal Wednesday with Forest City Ratner Companies and Nets Sports and Entertainment. They say they have signed a letter of intent to create a strategic partnership for the development of the Atlantic Yards Project. NBA Commissioner David Stern is praising the move.

Russia's richest man wants to buy Nets (AP)

Russia's richest man, an amateur basketball player who made billions in metals, says he wants to buy the New Jersey Nets in exchange for funding the team's troubled plans to build an arena in Brooklyn. Mikhail Prokhorov wrote Tuesday on his blog that he wants to improve Russian basketball by getting access to NBA training methods and sending Russian coaches for internships.

Russian tycoon says he's made offer to buy Nets
Russian tycoon Mikhail Prokhorov says in his personal blog that he has made an offer to buy the New Jersey Nets. Prokhorov, considered Russia's richest man, said Tuesday on his blog that he sent team shareholders an offer over the weekend. Under the proposal, Prokhorov's holding company Onexim would obtain a controlling share in the NBA team in return for loaning the money to build a new arena.

Russian billionaire makes offer for Nets (AP)
Russian tycoon Mikhail Prokhorov says in his personal blog that he has made an offer to buy the New Jersey Nets. Prokhorov, considered Russia's richest man, said Tuesday on his blog that he sent team shareholders an offer over the weekend. Under the proposal, Prokhorov's holding company Onexim would obtain a controlling share in the Nets in return for loaning the money to build a new arena.

Russia's richest man confirms bid for New Jersey Nets
Russia's richest man, Mikhail Prokhorov, has made a takeover bid for the New Jersey Nets, the tycoon confirmed on his blog on Tuesday.

New Jersey Nets' new arena could get assist from Russian tycoon Mikhail Prokhorov
Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov is considering a deal with the New Jersey Nets to help fund the construction of their new arena.

Russian tycoon may finance Nets' arena (AP)
Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov is considering a deal with the New Jersey Nets to help fund the construction of their new arena. Igor Petrov, spokesman for the tycoon's investment vehicle Onexim, told The Associated Press on Friday that "there is a possibility" that Prokhorov would participate in the construction of the new arena for the U.S.

Rookie Williams, CDR have good summer - Terrence Williams (G) New Jersey Nets
Neta rookie Terrence Williams and guard Chris Douglas-Roberts both had strong summers working out for the Nets, impressing coach Lawrence Frank.

NBA suspends Smith, Richardson for car offenses
The NBA has suspended Denver's J.R. Smith and Phoenix's Jason Richardson after both were recently convicted of driving offenses. Smith will sit out the Nuggets' first seven games for pleading guilty to reckless driving in New Jersey. Richardson will miss two games after he pleaded guilty to drunken driving in Arizona. Both suspensions imposed Friday are without pay. The NBA said Smith's was also for his poor driving record.

NBA suspends Smith, Richardson (AP)
The NBA has suspended Denver's J.R. Smith and Phoenix's Jason Richardson after both were recently convicted of driving offenses. Smith will sit out the Nuggets' first seven games for pleading guilty to reckless driving in New Jersey. Richardson will miss two games after he pleaded guilty to drunken driving in Arizona.

Chad Ford: NBA teams like New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves have salary-cap space in 2010
Chad Ford takes a look at which teams will have money to spend in 2010.

Nuggets get PF Allen from Bucks for 2 players
The Denver Nuggets have acquired Malik Allen from the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Walter Sharpe and Sonny Weems. The Nuggets announced the deal Friday. Allen played in 49 games for Milwaukee last season, averaging 3.2 points and 2.1 rebounds. In 409 games over an eight-year career, he has averaged 5.4 points and 3 rebounds. He also played for Miami, Charlotte, Chicago, New Jersey and Dallas.

New Jersey Nets owner Bruce Ratner on the lookout for investors
New Jersey Nets owner Bruce Ratner has been getting feelers from individuals interested in buying a piece of the struggling NBA team that hopes to move to Brooklyn in 2011.

Nets owner Bruce Ratner looking for investors
New Jersey Nets owner Bruce Ratner has been getting feelers from individuals interested in buying a piece of the struggling NBA team that hopes to move to Brooklyn in 2011. "We have received interest from potential investors in the team," Nets chief executive Brett Yormark said in a statement the team sent on Friday. "That interest is growing as it is clear that we are moving to Brooklyn. Our ownership group is as committed as ever to the success of the Nets and to the Barclays Center.

Nets' Ratner gets feelers from investors (AP)
New Jersey Nets owner Bruce Ratner has been getting feelers from individuals interested in buying a piece of the struggling NBA team that hopes to move to Brooklyn in 2011. "We have received interest from potential investors in the team," Nets chief executive Brett Yormark said in a statement the team sent on Friday.

Mavericks re-sign Kidd to three-year deal
The Mavericks have re-signed Jason Kidd. The team announced that free agent point guard signed on Saturday, five days after owner Mark Cuban confirmed that Kidd was returning. Kidd agreed to a three-year contract worth more than $25 million. The 37-year-old Kidd could finish his career where it started in 1994 - with the Mavericks. The No. 2 pick out of California returned to Dallas in a trade last year with New Jersey, where he made two trips to the NBA finals with the Nets.

Agent: Turkoglu to visit Portland
Turkish free agent forward Hedo Turkoglu will visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. In an e-mail to The Associated Press, agent Lon Babby said Turkoglu will be in Portland on Thursday. He did not elaborate. Turkoglu, who helped Orlando to the NBA finals this past season, informed the Magic he planned to opt out of his contract last week when the team acquired Vince Carter from the New Jersey Nets, Babby said earlier. Turkoglu was due $7.

Turkoglu to visit with Trail Blazers (AP)
Hedo Turkoglu will visit with the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. In an e-mail to The Associated Press, agent Lon Babby says Turkoglu will be in Portland on Thursday. He did not elaborate. Turkoglu, who helped Orlando to the NBA finals this past season, informed the Magic he planned to opt out of his contract last week when the team acquired Vince Carter from the New Jersey Nets, Babby said...

Celtics rout Nets, win fourth straight (AP)

Ray Allen and the Boston Celtics wasted no time turning a rematch with the Nets into another rout. Allen scored 25 points to lead the Celtics to a 105-85 win on Saturday afternoon. The Celtics put the game away in the opening quarter, taking an 18-2 lead behind nine points from Allen. Boston had beaten New Jersey by 32 points at home on Wednesday.

Roy, Bayless rally Blazers past Nets (AP)

Brandon Roy scored 29 points and rookie Jerryd Bayless added a career-high 23 to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 105-99 victory over New Jersey on Thursday night, snapping the Nets' season-high four-game home winning streak. LaMarcus Aldridge added 20 points and Travis Outlaw scored all 13 of his points in the second half when the Trail Blazers rallied from an 11-point deficit.

Pierce helps Celtics rip Nets 118-86 (AP)

Paul Pierce shook off a cold first half and scored 18 points in the third quarter with perfect shooting to lead the Boston Celtics to their third straight win, 118-86 over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night. Pierce went 5-for-5 in the period, all 3-pointers, and added three free throws as he scored 22 points two nights after getting a season-high 39 in an overtime win over Toronto.

Lopez leads Nets to OT win over Thunder (AP)

The New Jersey Nets feel like they beat the Oklahoma City Thunder twice in one night. Rookie Brook Lopez scored a career-high 31 points and pulled down 13 rebounds to lead the Nets to a 103-99 overtime win on Monday. The Nets believed they had already won this one in regulation. Vince Carter caught a pass from Devin Harris and had the winning basket lined up with 9 seconds left, a shot that caught...

Bucks top Nets on Ridnour's late floater (AP)

Luke Ridnour's 5-foot floater with 0.5 seconds left lifted the Bucks to a 104-102 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Friday night in the first meeting between the teams since a draft day trade sent Richard Jefferson to Milwaukee for Yi Jianlian and Bobby Simmons. Simmons, who finished with 15 points, made a 3-pointer with 9 seconds left that tied it at 102 as he gestured toward the Bucks' bench...

Nets G Harris, Bucks C Bogut out Friday (AP)
Nets point guard Devin Harris and Bucks center Andrew Bogut missed Friday night's game between New Jersey and Milwaukee with lingering injuries. Harris aggravated his injured right hamstring on Monday night against Sacramento and did not return. He also missed Wednesday night's win over Memphis. Nets coach Lawrence Frank said Harris, who grew up in Milwaukee and is averaging a team-best 23.1 points...

Hall of Famer Carril returns to Kings (AP)
Hall of Fame coach Pete Carril just can't stop teaching. The 78-year-old former Princeton coach rejoined the Sacramento Kings on Thursday as a consultant. Carril spent 10 seasons as an assistant coach with the Kings after retiring from his 30-year college coaching career, leaving the club in 2006 to spend more time at his home in New Jersey.

Nets lead wire-to-wire, beat Grizzlies (AP)

Vince Carter had 25 points and a season-high 12 assists, and the New Jersey Nets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 100-89 on Wednesday night for their third straight home victory. Despite playing without leading scorer Devin Harris (sore right hamstring), the Nets enjoyed one of the easiest nights a team could have.

Nuggets G Smith to appear in NJ court (AP)

Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith is due to appear in a New Jersey municipal court next week to face traffic summonses stemming from a car crash that killed a friend in 2007. A Monmouth County grand jury in October declined to indict the New Jersey native on vehicular homicide charges that could have carried a jail term.

Nuggets' Smith faces summonses from crash
Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith is due to appear in a New Jersey municipal court next week to face traffic summonses stemming from a car crash that killed a friend in 2007.

Nets hand Kings 11th straight road loss (AP)

Vince Carter scored 29 points, Yi Jianlian added 22 points and a season-high 13 rebounds and the New Jersey Nets handed the Sacramento Kings their 11th straight road loss, 98-90 on Monday night. Jarvis Hayes had a go-ahead 3-pointer with 4:53 to play as the Nets won consecutive games at home for the first time this season.

Wade leads Heat over Nets 101-96 in OT (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 29 points, had three key blocks in the closing minutes and the Miami Heat overcame a 16-point deficit to beat the New Jersey Nets 101-96 in overtime Saturday night. Wade did it all in the Heat's biggest comeback victory of the season. The superstar went up high for two blocks on 7-footer Brook Lopez, including one in overtime, and swatted a jumper by Vince Carter into the stands...

Marion sits out against Nets with back spasms
Miami forward Shawn Marion missed the Heat's game against New Jersey on Saturday night because of back spasms.

Nets G Harris inactive vs. Heat (AP)
New Jersey guard Devin Harris was inactive for the Nets' game Saturday night against the Miami Heat in order to rest a sore right hamstring. Harris leads the Nets in scoring and assists, averaging 23.7 points and 6.6 assists. He had a team-high 26 points and 11 assists in the Nets' 93-91 overtime win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night.

Nets' Carter's 3 beats OT buzzer, Hawks (AP)

Vince Carter hit a long 3-pointer at the buzzer in overtime and the New Jersey Nets rallied from a 20-point halftime deficit to beat Atlanta 93-91 on Friday night, ending the Hawks' six-game winning streak. Devin Harris added 26 points and 11 assists, and Carter finished with 18 points, with the final three coming from just inside 30 feet after he chased an inbound pass into the backcourt and...

Nets coach Frank ejected vs. Hawks (AP)
New Jersey coach Lawrence Frank was ejected in the second quarter of the Nets game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. Franks was hit with two quick technical fouls by referee Luis Grillo after arguing an offensive foul call against Nets guard Devin Harris with 6:59 left in the quarter. The Nets hadn't scored a point in period and were trailing 29-16 at the time Frank was tossed.

Pistons beat Nets for fifth straight win (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 19 points, and Tayshaun Prince added 16 to help the undermanned Detroit Pistons win their fifth straight game, 83-75 over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday. Both teams lost key players during the game. New Jersey's Vince Carter was ejected after for arguing a second-quarter call with referee Derrick Stafford, and Rasheed Wallace didn't play in the second half after injuring his...

Nets G Carter ejected for arguing call (AP)
New Jersey Nets forward Vince Carter was ejected after arguing a call in the second quarter of Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Carter was given a technical foul by official Derrick Stafford, then immediately given a second when he continued to argue. Carter had to be restrained by New Jersey coach Lawrence Frank and teammate Devin Harris and only reluctantly left the floor.

Krstic joins Thunder when Nets decline to match
The New Jersey Nets have declined to match Oklahoma City's offer sheet to former first-round pick Nenad Krstic.

Rose's 21 and 13 assists lead Bulls (AP)

Rookie Derrick Rose had 21 points and a season-high 13 assists, Ben Gordon scored 24 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the New Jersey Nets 100-87 on Monday night. The Nets continued their poor play at home, falling to 5-12, the second-worst mark in the Eastern Conference. The Nets (15-16) are 10-4 on the road.

Nets split home-and-home vs. Bobcats (AP)

Vince Carter scored 28 points and the New Jersey Nets pulled away in overtime to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 114-103 on Saturday night. Devin Harris added 26 points, Jarvis Hayes 14 and Josh Boone 12 for the Nets, who lost to the Bobcats 95-87 in East Rutherford, N.J., just 24 hours earlier. Gerald Wallace scored 32 points for the Bobcats, who rallied from an eight-point deficit in the fourth...

Felton, Okafor lead Bobcats over Nets (AP)

Raymond Felton scored 22 points, Emeka Okafor added 21 and the new-look Charlotte Bobcats won for the fourth time in five games with a 95-87 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Friday night. Boris Diaw and Felton hit clutch late baskets as the Bobcats held on after seeing a 15-point third-quarter lead dwindle to two points in the waning minutes.

Nets top Pacers on Harris' buzzer-beater (AP)

Devin Harris' jumper from the top of the key as time expired gave the New Jersey Nets a 108-107 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. The Pacers had just taken the lead on a jumper from the free throw line by Danny Granger with 10 seconds to play. Harris finished with 29 points and 11 assists as New Jersey snapped a two-game losing streak.

Thunder make offer to former Net Krstic (AP)
The Oklahoma City Thunder made a bid to fill their void at center Monday by signing former New Jersey Nets center Nenad Krstic to an offer sheet. The Nets' 2002 first-round pick has been playing in Russia this season after receiving a qualifying offer from New Jersey. The Nets have seven days to match Oklahoma City's offer, or the 7-foot Serbian would be free to join the Thunder.

Yao outplays Yi as Rockets beat Nets (AP)

While Yao Ming won the showdown with fellow Chinese Olympian Yi Jianlian, the smallest player on the court stole the show from the 7-footers. Yao had 24 points and 16 rebounds and Aaron Brooks tied his career-high with 22 points as the Houston Rockets won their season-high fourth straight game with a 114-91 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Monday night in a game that was televised live to...

Nets F Yi has age questioned by magazine (AP)
NBA player Yi Jianlian is being investigated by a Chinese-language magazine which claims he is one of many of the country's athletes guilty of lying about their age on official documents. Yi, who plays for the New Jersey Nets, has long been reported in the Chinese media to be older than his records show.

Wade scores 43 points as Heat beat Nets (AP)

Dwyane Wade matched his season high with 43 points to lead the Miami Heat to 106-103 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Saturday night. Wade, the NBA's leading scorer, scored 12 of the Heats final 14 points. Wade put Miami ahead to stay with a reverse layup with 1:58 remaining for a 98-97 lead. Udonis Haslem sealed the win with a jumper from the corner with 14.7 seconds left that put the Heat up by...

Harris' 41 spoil Kidd's return to NJ (AP)

Devin Harris dominated the team that traded him, scoring 41 points and helping the Nets ruin Jason Kidd's return to New Jersey with a 121-97 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Harris added 13 assists in thoroughly outplaying Kidd, who spent 6 1/2 years in New Jersey before the Nets dealt him to Dallas last February for a package highlighted by Harris, who had his second 40-point...

Mavs' Kidd makes return to New Jersey (AP)
Jason Kidd turned a loser into a winner, then knew it was time to move on when he realized he couldn't take the New Jersey Nets any further. And as he returns to New Jersey for the first time since he was traded, Kidd prefers to focus on the good times he and the team had before things went sour last season.

Jazz score 7 in 1st but rally past Nets (AP)

Deron Williams had 17 points and 11 assists, and the Utah Jazz overcame a seven-point first quarter and a 22-point deficit to beat the New Jersey Nets 103-92 on Wednesday night. Mehmet Okur had 23 points and nine rebounds for the Jazz, who snapped a two-game losing streak and improved to 1-1 on a five-game road trip.

Carter bounces back, Nets beat Raptors (AP)
Vince Carter had 20 points and 10 rebounds, Ryan Anderson scored 21 points, and the New Jersey Nets beat the Toronto Raptors 94-87 on Monday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Devin Harris added 16 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter and Brook Lopez finished with 10 for the Nets. Carter scored a season-high 39 points in a 129-127 overtime victory at Toronto on Nov.

Gordon, Rose lift Bulls past Nets (AP)

Ben Gordon scored 29 points and Derrick Rose had nine of his 22 in the fourth quarter to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 113-104 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Saturday night. One night after going 0-for-13 against Toronto in the worst shooting performance of his career, Vince Carter bounced back with 39 points on 11-for-22 from the field.

Carter 0-for-13 as Nets fall to Raptors (AP)

Chris Bosh scored 18 points and Toronto capitalized on Vince Carter's 0-for-13 night to beat the New Jersey Nets 101-79 on Friday, the Raptors' second straight win under interim coach Jay Triano. Jason Kapono, with four 3-pointers, and Joey Graham each had 16 points. Jose Calderon scored 13 as the Raptors improved to 2-3 under Triano, who replaced Sam Mitchell on Dec.

Harrington, Thomas lead Knicks past Nets (AP)

Al Harrington scored a season-high 39 points, fellow New Jersey high school star Tim Thomas also had his best game of the season, and the New York Knicks rallied to beat the Nets 121-109 on Wednesday night. Harrington was a point shy of his career high, while Thomas scored a season-high 26. Acquired in separate deals on the same day last month, Harrington and Thomas were too athletic for the Nets'...

Harris leads Nets by cold-shooting 76ers (AP)

Devin Harris scored 27 points and the New Jersey Nets took advantage of Philadelphia's late shooting woes to beat the 76ers 95-84 on Sunday night. Vince Carter added 14 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, and the Nets hit nine 3-pointers in the second half and shot 42.3 percent (11-for-26) beyond the arc.

Nets make 14 3s to rout Wolves 113-84 (AP)

Vince Carter scored 18 points, and Yi Jianlian and Devin Harris each had 16 to help the New Jersey Nets rout the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-84 on Friday night. Jarvis Hayes added 14 points, Keyon Dooling had 12, and Bobby Simmons and Brook Lopez had 11 each to help New Jersey rebound from a 108-88 home loss to Washington on Tuesday night.

Wizards earn first road win, beat Nets (AP)
DeShawn Stevenson knows why the Washington Wizards won their first road game of the season. "We passed the ball well and shot it well as a team," said Stevenson, who scored a season-best 21 points in the Wizards' 108-88 win over the New Jersey Nets Tuesday Night. "We shared the ball as a team and got open looks.

Wizards earn first road win, beat Nets (AP)
Caron Butler had 22 points and 10 assists, and DeShawn Stevenson added 21 to lead the Washington Wizards to an easy 108-88 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night. The victory was the first road win of the season for the Wizards (3-12) and their first win over an Eastern Conference opponent after 11 straight losses.

NBA power rankings
Devin Harris and New Jersey are heating up in the Power Rankings entering a stretch of home games, John Galinsky says.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/472681873" height="1" width="1"/

Harris' 47 help Nets end skid in Phoenix (AP)
Devin Harris scored a career-high 47 points, including 21 in the fourth quarter, and the New Jersey Nets ended their 14-game losing streak at Phoenix by rallying to beat the Suns 117-109 Sunday night. The Nets had not won at US Airways Center since their first visit in 1993, but they used a late run to overcome the Suns.

Harris' 34 help Nets win in Utah (AP)

Devin Harris seemed to have plenty of room in the lane for layup after layup. And the few times the Utah Jazz tried to shut it down for Harris and the Nets, he either drew a foul or passed it back out to a teammate for an easy shot. Harris had 34 points and six assists and the Nets beat the Jazz 105-88 on Saturday night, giving New Jersey its fourth win in five games.

Lakers improve to 12-1, rip Nets 120-93 (AP)

Pau Gasol had 26 points and eight rebounds before sitting out the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame a poor shooting performance by Kobe Bryant to rout the New Jersey Nets 120-93 on Tuesday night and improve the NBA's best record to 12-1. Bryant had difficulty most of the game with Vince Carter's defense, going 5-for-17 from the field in 28 minutes and finishing with 12 points in...

Raptors F O'Neal out vs. Bobcats (AP)
Forward Jermaine O'Neal missed Wednesday's game against Charlotte with a sore left ankle after leaving Toronto's previous two games because of injuries. Jamario Moon replaced O'Neal in Toronto's starting lineup. A strained left knee forced O'Neal out in the fourth quarter of Friday's overtime loss to New Jersey.

Raptors' O'Neal starts but leaves in 2nd quarter
Jermaine O'Neal left the Raptors' game against the Celtics in the second quarter Sunday after falling following a missed jump shot. The forward had started despite having strained his surgically repaired left knee against New Jersey on Friday. O'Neal scored six points Sunday before falling backward on a missed jumper at 7:36 of the second. He left the game one possession later and spent the second half in the locker room getting treatment.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/463421967" height="1" width="1"/

Yi, Carter lead Nets by Clippers 112-95 (AP)

Yi Jianlian had a season-high 27 points, and Vince Carter added 26 to help the New Jersey Nets beat the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers 112-95 on Saturday night. Devin Harris had 18 points and 10 assists, and Brook Lopez finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Bobby Simmons had 11 points as every Nets starter hit for double figures and New Jersey got its fourth win in the last five games.

Raptors O'Neal day-to-day with injured left knee
Raptors forward Jermaine O'Neal did not practice Saturday and was listed as day-to-day after straining his surgically repaired left knee against New Jersey on Friday night. O'Neal was scheduled to receive treatment twice Saturday and could play Sunday when Toronto hosts defending NBA-champion Boston. "We've already made contingency plans if he can't go," Raptors coach Sam Mitchell said.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/462158858" height="1" width="1"/

Raptors' O'Neal day to day with sprained left knee
Raptors forward Jermaine O'Neal did not practice Saturday and was listed as day to day after straining his surgically repaired left knee against New Jersey on Friday night.



Raptors F O'Neal day-to-day (AP)
Raptors forward Jermaine O'Neal did not practice Saturday and was listed as day-to-day after straining his surgically repaired left knee against New Jersey on Friday night. O'Neal was scheduled to receive treatment twice Saturday and could play Sunday when Toronto hosts defending NBA-champion Boston.

Carter's late dunk in OT lifts Nets (AP)

Vince Carter scored 39 points against his former team, Devin Harris added 30 and the New Jersey Nets rallied from an 18-point, third-quarter deficit to beat the Toronto Raptors 129-127 in overtime on Friday night. Carter sent the game to overtime by draining a 3-pointer with 0.8 seconds remaining in regulation, capping a stretch that saw him score 12 consecutive points for the Nets.

LeBron leads Cavs to eighth straight win (AP)

LeBron James scored 31 points in showing the New York metropolitan area what might be on the free agency market in 2010 and the Cleveland Cavaliers rolled to their eighth straight win with a 106-82 decision over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night. James added eight rebounds, four assists and a remarkable blocked shot on a play late in the third quarter when he chased down Nets point guard Devin...

LeBron open to leaving Cavs before 2010 (AP)
While his free agency is still two years away, LeBron James won't hesitate to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers if another franchise offers the superstar a better chance to win multiple NBA titles. "I think you do what is best for you and you do what is best for your career," James said Tuesday night when asked about his sense of loyalty to the Cavaliers before they played the Nets in New Jersey.

Free agency rumors about LeBron continue to swirl
While his free agency is still two years away, LeBron James won't hestiate to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers if another franchise offers the superstar a better chance to win multiple NBA titles. "I think you do what is best for you and you do what is best for your career," James said Tuesday night when asked about his sense of loyalty to the Cavaliers before they played the Nets in New Jersey. "...I go out and I play hard and that's loyalty," James added. "It's hard because it's a business.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/457816028" height="1" width="1"/

Harris' 33 gives Nets sweep of Hawks (AP)

Devin Harris is feeling better. Just ask the Atlanta Hawks. Harris scored 33 points, Vince Carter had 29 and the New Jersey Nets beat Atlanta 119-107 on Saturday night, completing a sweep of the two-day, home-and-home series. The Nets lost three straight while Harris was out with a sprained left ankle.

Harris' 30 in return gets Nets by Hawks (AP)

Devin Harris, back in the lineup after missing three games because of a sprained left ankle, scored 30 points to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 115-108 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. The Nets also got career-best nights from rookies Brook Lopez (25 points), and Ryan Anderson (15). Vince Carter had 26, many coming down the stretch to help the Nets end a three-game losing streak The...

Nets implement plan to help their fans find jobs
The New Jersey Nets are offering free tickets to those fans who need more than a night of basketball to lift their spirits.

Heat F Marion misses second straight game
Heat forward Shawn Marion was held out of Miami's game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night because of continued problems with a strained groin. Marion was injured in Saturday's loss at New Orleans. He sat out Miami's win over New Jersey on Monday and got treatment again nearly until game time Wednesday with hopes of playing against the Blazers. Yakhouba Diawara started again in Marion's place. Marion could return Friday when Miami hosts Washington.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/451289001" height="1" width="1"/

Nets offer free tickets, job fair to unemployed fans
Plenty of sports teams have given away bobblehead dolls, caps and seat cushions. But the New Jersey Nets are trying to do more for their fans in these hard economic times: Get them jobs. The Nets announced Wednesday they are providing 1,500 free tickets over the next two months to unemployed fans who submit resumes to the team. The NBA team plans to send the resumes to its 120 corporate sponsors and a couple hundred firms that own season tickets.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/451156096" height="1" width="1"/

Wade scores 19 in 4th as Heat top Nets (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 19 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter, and the Miami Heat rallied from a 10-point deficit midway through the final quarter to beat the New Jersey Nets 99-94 on Monday night. Michael Beasley scored 19 points and Daequan Cook added 15 for the Heat, who are 3-0 at home for the first time since the 1999-2000 season -- and had to dig deep to get there, after the Nets seemed to...

Nets PG Harris, Heat F Marion sit out (AP)
New Jersey guard Devin Harris and Miami forward Shawn Marion both were held out of Monday's Nets-Heat game with injuries. Harris has battled a sprained left ankle for several days. Marion aggravated his right groin Saturday in Miami's loss to New Orleans. Harris hasn't played since scoring a career-best 38 points against the Detroit Pistons on Friday.

Harris to miss 2nd straight game for Nets
New Jersey guard Devin Harris has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Miami Heat because of continued problems with a sprained left ankle. Harris hasn't played since scoring a career-best 38 points against the Detroit Pistons on Friday. He sat out the Nets' 98-80 loss at Indiana on Saturday, and coach Lawrence Frank said there's "a pretty good chance" Harris will miss a home game with the Pacers on Wednesday as well. "If he's able to get back Wednesday, then he'll go," Frank said.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/448729731" height="1" width="1"/

Nets' Harris will miss Monday's game vs. Heat
New Jersey guard Devin Harris has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Miami Heat because of continued problems with a sprained left ankle.

Nets' Harris out again with ankle sprain (AP)
New Jersey guard Devin Harris has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Miami Heat because of continued problems with a sprained left ankle. Harris hasn't played since scoring a career-best 38 points against the Detroit Pistons on Friday. He sat out the Nets' 98-80 loss at Indiana on Saturday, and coach Lawrence Frank said there's "a pretty good chance" Harris will miss a home game with the...

Granger helps Pacers beat Nets 98-80 (AP)

Danny Granger scored 23 points to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 98-80 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Saturday night. Granger shot just 6-for-17 from the field, but made 10 of 12 free throws for the Pacers (2-3). He entered the game as the NBA's No. 2 scorer. Indiana guard T.J. Ford nearly had a triple-double, but settled for 13 points, nine rebounds and eight assists.

Nets guard Harris out vs. Pacers with ankle sprain
New Jersey Nets guard Devin Harris was held out of Saturday night's game against the Indiana Pacers with a sprained left ankle.

Nets G Harris out with sprained ankle (AP)
New Jersey Nets guard Devin Harris was held out of Saturday night's game against the Indiana Pacers with a sprained left ankle. Harris scored a career-high 38 points in New Jersey's win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. He ranks second on the team with 18.8 points per game. Indiana was missing guard/forward Mike Dunleavy (sore right knee) and center Rasho Nesterovic (sprained right ankle).

Nets spoil Iverson's debut with Pistons (AP)

Devin Harris scored a career-high 38 points Friday night to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 103-96 victory over Detroit, spoiling Allen Iverson's debut with the Pistons. New Jersey, which trailed by as many as 14 points in the first half, played some of its best basketball of the season in the final two periods to hand the Pistons their first loss after four wins to open the season.

Iverson in lineup for Pistons debut (AP)
Allen Iverson was in the starting lineup for Detroit on Friday night, making his delayed debut for the Pistons against the New Jersey Nets. Detroit (4-0) played twice since the trade Monday with Denver that sent Chauncey Billups, Antonio McDyess and Cheikh Samb to the Nuggets for the nine-time All-Star.

Bell 6-for-6 on 3s as Suns rout Nets (AP)
Raja Bell hit all six of his 3-pointers and scored 22 points, and the Phoenix Suns shot 63 percent from the field in beating the New Jersey Nets 114-86 on Tuesday night. Steve Nash added 12 points and 11 assists, Shaquille O'Neal had 18 points and six rebounds and Amare Stoudemire added 14 points as the Suns won for the third time in four games.

Nets exercise options on Boone, Yi, Williams
The New Jersey Nets exercised a fourth-year contract option on center Josh Boone and third-year options on forwards Sean Williams and Yi Jianlian on Thursday. The Nets also declined to pick up the fourth-year option on guard Maurice Ager. Boone, Williams and Yi are now signed through the end of next season. Ager will be a free agent at the end of this season. Boone's option is worth $2.25 million, Yi will get $3.19 million in the final year of his contract and Williams will receive $1.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/437511854" height="1" width="1"/

Nets exercise options on Boone, S. Williams, Yi
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New Jersey Nets exercised a fourth-year contract option on center Josh Boone and third-year options on forwards Sean Williams and Yi Jianlian on Thursday.

Nets exercise options on 3 players (AP)
The New Jersey Nets exercised a fourth-year contract option on center Josh Boone and third-year options on forwards Sean Williams and Yi Jianlian on Thursday. The Nets also declined to pick up the fourth-year option on guard Maurice Ager. Boone, Williams and Yi are now signed through the end of next season.

Carter gets Nets by Arenas-less Wizards (AP)
Vince Carter scored 21 points to lead his rebuilding New Jersey Nets to a 95-85 season-opening victory Wednesday night over a Washington Wizards team missing Gilbert Arenas. Carter -- whose teammates elected him the Nets' captain, coach Lawrence Frank announced before the game -- made a 16-foot fadeaway jumper over Caron Butler to put the visitors ahead 90-82 with a minute left and effectively...

Nets' Boone back at practice after rapid heartbeat
New Jersey Nets center Josh Boone returned to practice on Monday after missing more than a week because of a rapid heartbeat.

Nets C Boone back at work after rapid heartbeat
New Jersey Nets center Josh Boone returned to practice on Monday after missing more than a week because of a rapid heartbeat. Boone met with coach Lawrence Frank after the workout and said he will be ready for Wednesday's regular-season opener at Washington. "I don't know if I'm starting or not, so I guess we'll see on Wednesday. I really don't know," said Boone, who said his stamina was good despite the layoff.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/434120533" height="1" width="1"/

Thomas the focus at MSG as Knicks lose (AP)

Former Knicks coach Isiah Thomas was the talk of Madison Square Garden once again on Friday night, when New York lost to the New Jersey Nets 111-110 in the preseason finale just hours after authorities were called to his home. Vince Carter scored 20 points for the Nets, who avenged a loss in New Jersey earlier this week.

Nets waive Van Horn, 3 others in roster cutdown
Forward Keith Van Horn, who had not appeared in an NBA game since the 2005-06 season, was among four players the New Jersey Nets waived in reducing their roster to the 15-man limit.

Nets waive veteran F Van Horn, 3 others (AP)
Forward Keith Van Horn, who had not appeared in an NBA game since the 2005-06 season, was among four players the New Jersey Nets waived in reducing their roster to the 15-man limit. Guards Eddie Gill and Julius Hodge and forward Brian Hamilton were also released on Thursday. Van Horn was acquired in the eight-player trade that sent Jason Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks in February.

Brand's addition has 76ers thinking big (AP)

There were days in Philly when Maurice Cheeks and the 76ers were the talk of the town. Those years with Julius Erving, Bobby Jones, Moses Malone in the early 1980s saw the Sixers routinely expected to contend -- and even win -- the NBA Finals. When the Sixers finally broke through and claimed the title in 1983, Cheeks punctuated the clincher with a dunk in the final seconds.

Sixers hit 14 3-pointers, defeat Nets (AP)

Lou Williams scored 18 points and hit five of the Philadelphia 76ers' 14 3-pointers in a 118-100 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night. Rookie Marreese Speights also had 18 points and Thaddeus Young added 16 as the 76ers finished the preseason with a 4-3 record. They will open the regular season at home next Wednesday against Toronto.

Tony Allen's 32 lift Celtics minus Big 3 (AP)

Tony Allen scored 32 points, 22 in the first half, to lead the NBA champion Boston Celtics to an 111-108 victory over the New Jersey Nets in an exhibition game Thursday night. The Celtics (4-1) played without Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen, all kept out of action by Doc Rivers as a coach's decision and not because of injury.

Heat happy to be home after Europe trip (AP)
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra had nothing but high praise about his team's weeklong journey to take part in the annual NBA Europe Live tour. That being said, he's ready to again appreciate the comforts of home. Now at about the midway point of the preseason, Miami returns to work at its own facility Wednesday morning, and the two close losses in Paris and London to the New Jersey Nets helped give...

Economic uncertainty plagues Brooklyn arena
Bruce Ratner's $4 billion dream for a new Brooklyn will have to wait, at least until next year. The New Jersey Nets owner and developer has been plagued by a string of problems that have delayed his plans for a new NBA arena, office towers and thousands of apartments in Brooklyn. Ratner said a recent court ruling would delay the project by up to six months, meaning the Nets won't move in until least 2011.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/420873094" height="1" width="1"/

Money issues plague Nets' Brooklyn arena (AP)
Bruce Ratner's $4 billion dream for a new Brooklyn will have to wait, at least until next year. The New Jersey Nets owner and developer has been plagued by a string of problems that have delayed his plans for a new NBA arena, office towers and thousands of apartments in Brooklyn. Ratner said a recent court ruling would delay the project by up to six months, meaning the Nets won't move in until...

Carter's late free throws lift Nets over Heat
Vince Carter made three free throws in the final 10 seconds to help the New Jersey Nets hold on for a 94-92 win over the Miami Heat in an NBA preseason game Sunday. Carter finished with 19 points and Yi Jianlian added another 19 for the Nets (2-0) in a game that treated the London crowd to a number of high-flying dunks but even more sloppy turnovers. Dwyane Wade had 18 points for the Heat (0-3), who haven't won a preseason game since 2006.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/418946394" height="1" width="1"/

Carter lifts Nets over Heat in London (AP)

Vince Carter made three free throws in the final 10 seconds to help the New Jersey Nets hold on for a 94-92 win over the Miami Heat in an NBA preseason game. Carter finished with 19 points and Yi Jianlian added another 19 for the Nets (2-0) in a game that treated the London crowd to a number of high-flying dunks but even more sloppy turnovers.

Stern: Games in London possible before 2012 Olympics
NBA commissioner David Stern said Sunday it was likely that the basketball league would be playing regular-season games in London before the British capital hosts the 2012 Olympics. Stern, however, said ahead of a preseason game between the New Jersey Nets and Miami Heat at the O2 Arena that the possibility of taking meaningful games to Europe was nowhere near a done deal.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/418828435" height="1" width="1"/

NBA in joint venture to build arenas in China
The NBA has formed a joint venture with Anschutz Entertainment Group to design and develop multipurpose, NBA-style arenas in major Chinese cities. The official announcement of the partnership was to be made later Sunday at the O2 Arena in London, where the New Jersey Nets and Miami Heat were to play a preseason game. AEG runs the O2.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/418741722" height="1" width="1"/

Heat's Magloire sidelined with broken hand
Heat center Jamaal Magliore will miss at least six weeks with a broken left hand, and could be sidelined even longer if surgery is required to repair the fracture. Magliore was injured in Miami's preseason overtime loss against New Jersey in Paris on Thursday. He returned to South Florida after the game, while the Heat remained behind for a rematch with the Nets on Sunday in London. "It's unfortunate what happened," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said in London on Saturday.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/417974745" height="1" width="1"/

Olympian Wade trying to silence critics (AP)
An Olympic gold medal hasn't erased Dwyane Wade's painful memories of last season. Wade may have been one of the best players in Beijing, but he knows it will take more than that to silence the many critics in Miami after the Heat posted the NBA's worst record last year. "The Olympics just hushed people," Wade said ahead of Sunday's preseason game against the New Jersey Nets in London.

Stern hopes NBA gets foothold in Britain (AP)
NBA commissioner David Stern is counting on the 2012 London Olympics to give the league a foothold in Britain. For the second straight year, the NBA has brought two teams to the British capital to play a preseason game -- this time between the Miami Heat and the New Jersey Nets. "The future of the NBA with London is to grow the sport at the grassroots level, to grow the business of the sport,...

Nets' Carter hurt in Europe exhibition (AP)

Devin Harris scored 21 points to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 100-98 overtime victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday night in an exhibition game. Michael Beasley, the second overall draft pick in June, had 21 points for the Heat, but missed a chance to force a second overtime when the second of his two free throws rattled out in the closing seconds.

Nets beat Heat in NBA Europe exhibition (AP)

Devin Harris scored 21 points to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 100-98 overtime victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday night in an exhibition game. Michael Beasley, the second overall draft pick in June, had 21 points for the Heat, but missed a chance to force a second overtime when the second of his two free throws rattled out in the closing seconds.

Nets cut down Heat in NBA Europe exhibition
Devin Harris scored 21 points to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 100-98 overtime victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday in an NBA Europe exhibition game.

Heat, Nets meet in NBA Europe Live tour (AP)

For the Miami Heat and the New Jersey Nets, this is more than a showcase for Olympic gold medalists Dwyane Wade and Vince Carter. Their NBA Europe exhibition on Thursday is a chance for both teams to start recovering from last season. Wade's Heat posted the NBA's worst regular-season record, and Carter's Nets failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 2001.

Heat sign 'big body' Magloire
The Heat signed former All-Star center Jamaal Magloire on Tuesday, four days after agreeing to basic terms with the nine-year veteran. The 6-foot-11, 265-pound Magloire has averaged 8.6 points and 7.2 rebounds in his career. He spent his first five seasons with the Charlotte and New Orleans Hornets, and has now been with five teams since the start of the 2005-06 season - Milwaukee, Portland, New Jersey, Dallas and now Miami.

Mavericks re-sign veteran F George (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks re-signed forward Devean George on Monday, nearly six months after the veteran player blocked a trade to the New Jersey Nets. George played his first seven seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers before signing with the Mavericks in 2006. Terms of the deal were not immediately available.

NBA preseason game in London sells out (AP)
Tickets for the NBA preseason matchup between the Miami Heat and the New Jersey Nets in London are sold out -- nearly three months before the game. Tickets to the Oct. 12 game at the 16,500-seat O2 Arena went on sale March 31 and were all taken by late last week, organizers said Tuesday. It's the second straight year that the NBA Europe Live game at the venue has sold out.

Nets introduce new guard Dooling
When he was a free agent three years ago, Keyon Dooling was wooed by the New Jersey Nets. He recalled having dinner at a New York restaurant with Nets coach Lawrence Frank and team president Rod Thorn, when he got a call from the Magic. He eventually signed a three-year contract with Orlando, turning down an offer from the Nets. Three years later, the 28-year-old guard has landed in New Jersey.

Warriors acquire G Williams from Nets (AP)
The Golden State Warriors acquired Marcus Williams from the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday, filling their need for a backup point guard. The Warriors, who lost Baron Davis to the Los Angeles Clippers in free agency, traded a conditional first-round draft pick to the Nets for Williams, a first-round pick in 2006.

Sources: Nets trade Marcus Williams to Warriors
The New Jersey Nets have traded point guard Marcus Williams to the Golden State Warriors for a future first-round draft pick, sources told ESPN.com on Tuesday.

Nets acquire G Dooling from Magic (AP)
The New Jersey Nets acquired guard Keyon Dooling from the Orlando Magic in a sign and trade deal on Monday. In exchange for Dooling, the Nets gave the Magic cash and the trade exception they got in the deal that sent Jason Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks. "Keyon is a versatile NBA veteran, and we are pleased to add him to our roster," Nets president Rod Thorn said.

Nets acquire Dooling from Magic
The New Jersey Nets say they have acquired guard Keyon Dooling from the Orlando Magic in exchange for cash considerations. The eight-year NBA veteran averaged 8.1 points and 1.8 assists in 72 games for the Magic last season. Dooling previously played for the Los Angeles Clippers and the Miami Heat. He has career averages of 6.8 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists. Dooling was originally taken with the 10th overall pick out of Missouri in the 2000 NBA Draft.

Sources: Nets acquire guard Dooling from Magic
The New Jersey Nets acquired guard Keyon Dooling from the Orlando Magic for cash considerations, pending league approval, according to sources.

Nets' Najera, Hayes ready to be leaders (AP)
Eduardo Najera and Jarvis Hayes are bringing more than points, rebounds and experience to the New Jersey Nets. The free agents who formally signed contracts Wednesday are bringing the intangibles the Nets lacked last season in missing the playoffs for the first time in seven seasons -- work ethic, a desire to play defense and the character that one of the NBA's youngest teams is going to need in...

Nets agree to terms with forwards Najera, Hayes
The New Jersey Nets reached agreements with free agent forwards Eduardo Najera and Jarvis Hayes on Friday.

Nets introduce new players Yi, Simmons
The New Jersey Nets' acquisition of Yi Jianlian was strictly a basketball decision, not a marketing one aimed at drawing more Chinese fans, Nets owner Bruce Ratner said Wednesday. "The marketing side will come with success," Ratner said as he introduced Yi and forward Bobby Simmons, the players acquired from Milwaukee two weeks ago for Richard Jefferson. Ratner agreed that it's hard to ignore the fact that the 7-foot Yi, who averaged 8.6 points and 5.

Nets introduce Yi, Simmons
The New Jersey Nets' acquisition of Yi Jianlian was strictly a basketball decision, not a marketing one aimed at drawing more Chinese fans, Nets owner Bruce Ratner said Wednesday. "The marketing side will come with success," Ratner said as he introduced Yi and forward Bobby Simmons, the players acquired from Milwaukee two weeks ago for Richard Jefferson. Ratner agreed that it's hard to ignore the fact that the 7-foot Yi, who averaged 8.6 points and 5.

Nets hoping Yi, team's play will draw Chinese fans
The New Jersey Nets' acquisition of Yi Jianlian was strictly a basketball decision, not a marketing one aimed at drawing more Chinese fans, Nets owner Bruce Ratner said Wednesday.

Diop rejoins Mavericks 6 months after trade
DeSagana Diop signed a five-year, $31 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, six months after Dallas sent him to New Jersey in the Jason Kidd trade. The Mavericks used their entire midlevel exception in their second free-agent deal with Diop since 2005. A lottery pick in Cleveland, Diop struggled before joining Dallas. He combined with Erick Dampier at center when the Mavericks reached the NBA finals in 2006 and won a franchise-record 67 games the next season. Diop averaged 2.

Diop rejoins Mavericks on five-year, $31M contract
DeSagana Diop signed a five-year, $31 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, six months after Dallas sent him to New Jersey in the Jason Kidd trade.

Beasley struggles in second summer game
Michael Beasley griped about some calls, tumbled after missing layups, then shook his head in disappointment after a rebound bounced off his outstretched hands. His first summer league game drew raves. In his second, well, Beasley looked like a rookie again. One day after scoring 28 points in his much-hyped debut, Beasley returned to earth Tuesday, finishing with only nine points in Miami's 90-81 summer league win over New Jersey.

Raptors sign G Adams to 2-year contract (AP)
The Toronto Raptors signed guard Hassan Adams to a two-year deal on Tuesday. Adams last played in the NBA in 2006-07, when he averaged 2.9 points and 1.3 rebounds in 61 games with New Jersey. The six-foot-four, 220-pounder played in Italy last season. He attended the Raptors' free-agent camp in June. The Los Angeles native is known as a tenacious defender.

Jefferson likes trade to Milwaukee now (AP)
Yi Jianlian didn't want to play in Milwaukee. The man he was traded for insists he does. The Bucks introduced Richard Jefferson on Monday after acquiring him from New Jersey on draft day in a trade for Bobby Simmons and the young Chinese star, who was the No. 6 pick last year. The second-leading scorer in Nets history was surprised by the trade.

Nets sign draft picks Lopez, Anderson (AP)
The New Jersey Nets have signed their two first-round draft picks. Team president Rod Thorn announced the signings of Brook Lopez and Ryan Anderson on Wednesday. The Nets selected Lopez with their top pick at No. 10. He led Stanford in scoring at 19 points per game last season. Anderson was selected with the 21st pick, which New Jersey received as part of the trade that sent Jason Kidd to Dallas.

76ers name former GM Nash scout (AP)
The Philadelphia 76ers hired former general manager John Nash as a pro personnel scout Tuesday. Nash was working as a basketball analyst on local cable, and will now provide analysis and reports on players and teams throughout the NBA for the Sixers. Nash was a general manager with the 76ers, the Washington Bullets, New Jersey Nets and Portland Trail Blazers.

Nets decide to make wholesale changes (AP)
After the New Jersey Nets missed the playoffs for the first time in seven seasons, club president Rod Thorn took a long, hard look at the team and decided it was time for wholesale changes. The tinkering that started in February with the deal that sent perennial All-Star guard Jason Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks became a full-scale overhaul Thursday when the Nets shipped Richard Jefferson to...

Nets extend qualifying offer to C Krstic (AP)
The New Jersey Nets extended a qualifying offer to restricted free agent center Nenad Krstic on Friday, allowing them to match any contract proposal from another team. Krstic had major knee surgery during the 2006-07 season. The injury limited him to 45 games last season, when he averaged 6.6 points and 4.4 rebounds.

Stanford's Lopez twins go separate ways (AP)
After years of honing their basketball skills together, Brook and Robin Lopez are going their separate ways in the NBA. The twin 7-footers who starred at Stanford the last two seasons were both first-round draft picks Thursday night, with Brook going 10th overall to New Jersey and Robin 15th to Phoenix.

Nets, Bucks close on Jefferson-Yi trade (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks plan to send forwards Yi Jianlian and Bobby Simmons to the New Jersey Nets for forward Richard Jefferson, a person with direct knowledge of the deal said Thursday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because the deal wasn't completed. Milwaukee has been looking to rid itself of several bad contracts.

Nets ship Jefferson to Bucks for Yi, Simmons
The New Jersey Nets have traded forward Richard Jefferson to the Milwaukee Bucks for center Yi Jianlian and forward Bobby Simmons.

Pistons hire 3 assistant coaches
New Detroit Pistons coach Michael Curry has selected Darrell Walker, Pat Sullivan and Harold Ellis as assistants. Walker is a former coach of the Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards. He has been an assistant coach with the New Orleans Hornets since the 2004-2005 season. Sullivan has spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach with the New Jersey Nets. Ellis has been minor league coordinator with the Atlanta Hawks for the past six seasons.

Pistons coach Curry hires 3 assistants (AP)
New Detroit Pistons coach Michael Curry has selected Darrell Walker, Pat Sullivan and Harold Ellis as assistants. Walker is a former coach of the Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards. He has been an assistant coach with the New Orleans Hornets since the 2004-2005 season. Sullivan has spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach with the New Jersey Nets.

Overton joins Nets staff as assistant coach
Former New Jersey Nets guard Doug Overton has returned to the team as an assistant coach to Lawrence Frank. Overton spent the past two seasons as an assistant on Phil Martelli's staff at Saint Joseph's. The Philadelphia native spent the previous season as director of player development for the Philadelphia 76ers, where he assisted the coaching and scouting staffs and worked with the team's community outreach. Overton joins Brian Hill and Tom Barrise on Frank's staff.

Nets hire Overton as assistant coach (AP)
Former New Jersey Nets guard Doug Overton has returned to the team as an assistant coach to Lawrence Frank. Overton spent the past two seasons as an assistant on Phil Martelli's staff at Saint Joseph's. The Philadelphia native spent the previous season as director of player development for the Philadelphia 76ers, where he assisted the coaching and scouting staffs and worked with the team's...

NBA's losers look to win draft lottery (AP)
Lucky Lefty and Larry Legend are the latest characters looking for a big score in New Jersey. Mike D'Antoni will try to make the Knicks fortunate before he can make them good, and the Seattle SuperSonics are sending Kevin Durant in hopes of landing the next, well, Kevin Durant. They are all expected Tuesday night at the draft lottery, the NBA's shortcut to go from loser to winner.

Court to consider slur in Jayson Williams case
The manslaughter case against former New Jersey Nets star Jayson Williams returns to court. Attorneys for Williams are scheduled to argue in front of a three-judge panel on Wednesday that prosecutors must divulge all details about a racial slur used by an investigator in the case. The dispute over the slur postponed Williams' retrial for reckless manslaughter, which was to have begun in January.

After short wait, Nets promote Vandeweghe to GM
The New Jersey Nets have a new general manager.

Nets promote Vandeweghe to GM
The New Jersey Nets have a new general manager. Kiki Vandeweghe (VAN-duh-way) was promoted to the position Thursday, less than six months after being hired as a special assistant to team president Rod Thorn. Vandeweghe replaces Ed Stefanski, who left in midseason to become the GM of the Philadelphia 76ers. The general manager's job is the second for Vandeweghe. He held the same job with the Denver Nuggets from August 2001 until the end of the 2005-06 season.

Nets' Jefferson charged with assault in Minnesota
New Jersey Nets forward Richard Jefferson was arrested Wednesday on charges of assault for grabbing another man by the throat in a Minneapolis club earlier this year.

Nets owner insists team is not moving to Newark
The New Jersey Nets' owner insisted the team is not for sale, shooting down a report Thursday that investors were being assembled to buy the franchise and move it to Newark.

Nets owner says team not for sale
The New Jersey Nets' owner insisted the team is not for sale, shooting down a report Thursday that investors were being assembled to buy the franchise and move it to Newark. "The team is very simply not for sale, and any stories that suggest or insinuate that we would be interested in listening to those conversations are flat out false," Bruce Ratner said in a statement.

Nets owner says team not for sale (AP)
The New Jersey Nets' owner insisted the team is not for sale, shooting down a report Thursday that investors were being assembled to buy the franchise and move it to Newark. "The team is very simply not for sale, and any stories that suggest or insinuate that we would be interested in listening to those conversations are flat out false," Bruce Ratner said in a statement.

Bryant leads Lakers to sweep of Nuggets (AP)

No surrender on this night. No matter, the Los Angeles Lakers dispatched the tempestuous Denver Nuggets anyway. Kobe Bryant scored 14 of his 31 points over the final 5 1/2 minutes Monday night, leading the Lakers to a 107-101 victory over the Nuggets and a sweep of their first-round series. Pau Gasol added 21 points in the Lakers' first sweep of a playoff series since whitewashing New Jersey in the...

Scott voted NBA coach of year
Byron Scott has been voted NBA coach of the year after leading the New Orleans Hornets to their first playoff appearance in four years. Scott coached the Hornets to a 56-26 record, a franchise high for wins. New Orleans won the Southwest Division crown and leads Dallas 3-1 in the first round of the playoffs entering Game 5 Tuesday night. This is the first time Scott has won the Red Auerbach Trophy in eight seasons as a coach, four with the New Jersey Nets and the past four with the Hornets.

Nets G Carter has surgery on right ankle (AP)
New Jersey Nets guard Vince Carter had surgery to remove a bone spur from his right ankle on Wednesday. Dr. Martin O'Malley performed the surgery in New York, Nets president Rod Thorn said. Carter will be on crutches for several weeks, followed by rehabilitation. He is expected to be ready for training camp.

Ousting Kidd would be ultimate payoff for Scott
Jason Kidd helped force Byron Scott out in New Jersey. With Scott's Hornets up 2-0 vs. the Mavs, Ian O'Connor says it's karma.

Big changes likely in store for Nets (AP)
Jason Kidd's gone and the New Jersey Nets missed the playoffs for the first time in seven seasons. Expect president Rod Thorn to shake things up even more in the offseason. Coach Lawrence Frank appears safe after the Nets finished a 34-48 season on Wednesday night with a loss in Boston. There also doesn't seem to be any way that the Nets would deal either Vince Carter (21.3 points) or Devin Harris...

Nets rally from 20 down to beat Bobcats (AP)

Richard Jefferson scored 28 points and hit a go-ahead jumper as the New Jersey Nets rallied from a 20-point first-half deficit to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 112-108 in overtime Tuesday night. Vince Carter added 18 points, Devin Harris had 17 and eight assists and the Nets limited the Bobcats to 47 points in the final 29 minutes after giving up 61 in the first half.

Jefferson, Carter lift Nets by Bucks (AP)

For the first time in seven years, the New Jersey Nets are just playing out their schedule without playoff games to look forward to. Instead of cruising toward the offseason, they responded by playing hard, making the extra pass and having no trouble beating the Milwaukee Bucks. Richard Jefferson scored 24 points and Vince Carter added 21 as the Nets beat Milwaukee 111-98 on Saturday night,...

Raptors win, end Nets' playoff chances (AP)

After New Jersey was eliminated from playoff contention, Nets coach Lawrence Frank was apologetic for the Nets' poor play. Carlos Delfino scored 24 points, Chris Bosh had 21 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Nets 113-85 victory Friday night. "We feel like we've let down our fans, our management and our ownership," Frank said.

Cavaliers' James cleared to play against Nets
A little rest was all LeBron James needed. James, who sat out of practice for two days to rest his ailing back, will play Wednesday night when the Cleveland Cavaliers host the New Jersey Nets. Following the morning shootaround, Cavs coach Mike Brown said James will play. The NBA's leading scorer has been bothered by back spasms for weeks. They became more severe during the second half of home losses to Chicago and Orlando. The Cavaliers are trying to wrap up the No.

Ailing James has 33, Cavs rally by Nets (AP)

LeBron James played with his aching back and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied for a much-needed win. James, who didn't practice Monday and Tuesday because of back spasms, scored 33 points as the Cavaliers overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat the New Jersey Nets, 104-83, Wednesday night. The Nets led 67-53 midway through the third period before the Cavaliers rallied to take a 76-74 lead going into...

Pacers avoid elimination, beat Hawks (AP)

Mike Dunleavy scored 28 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Atlanta Hawks 112-98 Tuesday night to avoid elimination from the Eastern Conference playoff race. A win by the Hawks would have knocked the Pacers from playoff contention, and Atlanta would have needed just one win or a New Jersey loss the rest of the way to clinch a berth.

LeBron misses practice, could miss Nets game
LeBron James didn't practice for the second straight day in order to rest his troublesome back before the Cleveland Cavaliers begin their final push heading into the NBA playoffs. James, who has been dealing with back spasms for a few weeks, received treatment while his teammates prepared for Wednesday night's game against the New Jersey Nets. Cavs coach Mike Brown said Tuesday it's possible James could sit out. "I know he wants to play," Brown said. "But we have to be cautious with him now.

LeBron sits out practice again (AP)
LeBron James didn't practice for the second straight day in order to rest his troublesome back before the Cleveland Cavaliers begin their final push heading into the NBA playoffs. James, who has been dealing with back spasms for a few weeks, received treatment while his teammates prepared for Wednesday night's game against the New Jersey Nets.

Carter's 32 points help Nets stay alive (AP)

No matter how much his right ankle hurts, Vince Carter is going to give the New Jersey Nets everything he can as long as they still have playoff hopes. A day after the ankle prevented him from playing against Detroit, Carter returned to the lineup and scored 32 points to lead the Nets to a 99-90 victory over the struggling Toronto Raptors on Saturday night.

Pistons win, close on No. 2 spot in East (AP)

In recent years, the Detroit Pistons have gone into April worrying about their depth. This season, it doesn't seem to be a problem. A game after winning while resting three starters, the Pistons didn't need much from the top five in an easy 106-87 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Friday night. Richard Hamilton sat out with a sore hip and had plenty of company on the Detroit bench.

Pistons G Hamilton, Nets F Carter out (AP)
Richard Hamilton and Vince Carter both missed the game Friday night between the Detroit Pistons and New Jersey Nets. Hamilton has missed five of Detroit's last six games with a sore hip, while Carter has been bothered by an ankle injury. Chauncey Billups and Rasheed Wallace both returned to the Pistons' lineup after being rested for Tuesday's victory in Minnesota.

76ers win 20th in 27 games, beat Nets (AP)

Lou Williams hit three consecutive baskets in the final 3:47, and the surprising Philadelphia 76ers posted their 20th win in 27 games with a 108-99 victory over the fading New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night. Andre Miller had 24 points, 11 assists and five rebounds, while Andre Iguodala added 17 points, 10 assists and six rebounds for Philadelphia, which used a late 9-2 spurt fueled by Williams to...

Nets to offset carbon emissions in game vs. 76ers
The New Jersey Nets will support four worldwide projects to offset carbon emissions when they play the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night.

Hawks extend lead for last playoff spot (AP)

Marvin Williams scored 27 points and Joe Johnson had 23 to help the Atlanta Hawks win their third straight, 114-109 over the New York Knicks on Sunday. The Hawks increased their lead over New Jersey to 2 1/2 games for the eighth and final spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Suns beat Nets, tie for lead in Pacific (AP)

The Phoenix Suns have a share of first place in the Pacific Division because Amare Stoudemire had another monster game and Shaquille O'Neal did the unexpected -- he made his free throws. Stoudemire had 33 points and 15 rebounds and O'Neal stunned everyone, hitting 7 of 10 from the free-throw line in a 110-104 win over the New Jersey Nets that put the Suns into a first-place tie with Los Angeles...

Hamilton returns, leads Pistons by Cavs (AP)

Richard Hamilton returned to the lineup and scored 14 points, leading the Detroit Pistons to an 85-71 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night. The Cavs did, however, clinch a spot in the playoffs because the New Jersey Nets lost to the Phoenix Suns. LeBron James had a lackluster night with 13 points on 4-of-17 shooting with five assists and five turnovers.

Suns-Nets game delayed after Shaq rips down net
Shaquille O'Neal shredded a net on a basket while being fouled on a shot attempt on Saturday night, causing a nine-minute delay in the second quarter of the Phoenix Suns' game with the New Jersey Nets.

O'Neal likely to return next week
Pacers forward Jermaine O'Neal says he could play against the New Jersey Nets on Friday night after missing 32 games with a bruised left knee, although he's more likely to return next week. O'Neal, one of the league's premier interior defenders, participated in Friday's shootaround. The six-time All-Star, averaged 15 points, seven rebounds and two blocks in 33 games before the injury.

Pacers boost playoff hopes, get by Nets (AP)

Danny Granger scored 26 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the New Jersey Nets 123-115 on Friday night to halt a two-game losing skid and boost their playoff hopes. Troy Murphy had 21 points and 17 rebounds for Indiana after missing the previous game with strep throat. Mike Dunleavy added 19 points for the Pacers, who avenged a loss to the Nets on Wednesday.

Harris leads Nets over Pacers 124-117 (AP)

Devin Harris had 22 points and a career-best 15 assists and the New Jersey Nets kept pace with Atlanta for the final playoff berth in the Eastern Conference with a 124-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Vince Carter added 22 points and a season-high 14 rebounds, Josh Boone had a career-best 26 points and Richard Jefferson added 20 as New Jersey (31-41) remained a half-game...

Strep throat keeps Pacers' Murphy out vs. Nets
Indiana forward Troy Murphy missed the Pacers' game with the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night because of strep throat.

Nets top Knicks, move closer to playoffs (AP)

Vince Carter scored 27 points, Richard Jefferson added 26 and the New Jersey Nets moved within one game of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with a 106-91 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday night. New Jersey beat its cross-Hudson rivals for the first time this season after three losses.

Johnson's 34 lift Hawks over Magic 98-90 (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 34 points, Mike Bibby had 20 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Orlando Magic 98-90 on Saturday night. Josh Smith finished with 19 points for the Hawks, who took their sixth straight home victory against Orlando. Atlanta moved 1 1/2 games ahead of New Jersey, which lost to Philadelphia 91-87, for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Iguodala helps 76ers rally by Nets 91-87 (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 19 of his 28 points in the second half, Samuel Dalembert had 11 points, 18 rebounds and five blocks, and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied for a 91-87 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Saturday night. Andre Miller had 21 points and five assists, and Lou Williams added 15 points on 4-for-6 shooting from the field for the Sixers, who have won 17 of their last 22 games.

Iverson's 26 help Nuggets get by Nets (AP)

Allen Iverson had 26 points and nine assists and led a fourth-quarter spurt that carried the Denver Nuggets to a 125-114 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Friday night. Backup forward Linas Kleiza added 23 points and Marcus Camby had 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Nuggets, who snapped a two-game losing streak.

Bulls G Hinrich out with sprained ankle (AP)
Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich sat out Thursday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs with a sprained right ankle. Hinrich initially hurt his ankle in Tuesday night's win over New Jersey when he stepped on teammate Larry Hughes' foot. He tried to warm up Thursday night but said his mobility was limited.

Carter's 39 lift Nets over Hawks 125-117 (AP)

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP)-- Vince Carter had a season-high 39 points and 10 assists and the New Jersey Nets moved into a tie with Atlanta for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with a 125-117 victory over the Hawks on Wednesday night. Richard Jefferson added 33 points and Devin Harris had a career-high 26 points and nine assists despite playing on a sprained ankle as the Nets had a...

Bulls survive sluggish 3rd, beat Nets (AP)

Luol Deng scored 20 points, and Drew Gooden had 19 points and 11 rebounds Tuesday night as the Chicago Bulls built a big halftime lead, survived a sluggish third quarter and pulled away for a 112-96 victory over the New Jersey Nets. New Jersey whittled a 24-point halftime deficit to nine early in the fourth quarter, but the Bulls didn't falter.

Nets G Harris leaves with sprained ankle (AP)
New Jersey point guard Devin Harris had to leave the Nets' game against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night after spraining his right ankle in the second quarter. Harris limped off the floor with 1:56 left in the first half after apparently being injured on a drive moments earlier. He played 17 minutes with four points and three assists.

Hawks win again, alone in 8th in East (AP)

Mike Bibby scored 23 points and Joe Johnson added 18 points and 10 assists to lead the Atlanta Hawks over the Washington Wizards, 105-96 on Monday night. It was the Hawks' third straight win, moving them one-half game ahead of idle New Jersey for eighth place in the Eastern Conference. The Hawks haven't made the playoffs since the 1998-99 season.

Jefferson's late bucket gives Nets win (AP)

The New Jersey Nets put the game in Richard Jefferson's hands and he did not disappoint. Jefferson made a running jumper with 1.5 seconds remaining to give the Nets a 117-115 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. "On that situation, you want to win the game or put it into overtime," said Nets coach Lawrence Frank.

Nets overcome 42 by James, down Cavs (AP)

Richard Jefferson scored 24 points, and the New Jersey Nets overcame LeBron James' 42 points to hold off the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-99 on Wednesday night and snap a six-game losing streak. Bostjan Nachbar added 21 points and Devin Harris had 19, including three buckets in the last four-plus minutes after Cleveland had cut a 19-point lead to one.

Rockets win 19th straight, rout Nets (AP)

Tracy McGrady pulled the towel over his shoulders, leaned back in his seat on the bench and smiled. The Houston Rockets' 19th consecutive victory was a laugher. McGrady scored 19 points in less than three quarters and the Rockets routed cold-shooting New Jersey 91-73 on Monday night to match the third-longest winning streak in NBA history.

Kidd, Dirk help Mavs rout Nets 111-91 (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 34 points and became the leading scorer in franchise history, helping the Dallas Mavericks beat the New Jersey Nets 111-91 Saturday night in the first meeting between the teams since making an eight-player deal featuring Jason Kidd. Brandon Bass added a career-high 19 points, and Kidd had 13 assists, five rebounds and three points as Dallas ended a three-game losing streak and...

Paul, Chandler power Hornets to victory (AP)

Hornets rookie Julian Wright sat in front of his locker with a bag of ice wrapped around his right wrist, which was sore for all the right reasons. "That's from dunking," Wright said, a reference to three alley-oop jams. Wright had career highs of 20 points and eight rebounds in about 30 minutes as a reserve Friday night, helping the Hornets win their third straight game, 107-96 over the New Jersey...

Hornets' West (ankle) misses 2nd straight game
New Orleans All-Star forward David West missed his second straight game with a sore left ankle when the Hornets hosted the New Jersey Nets on Friday night.

Grizzlies beat Nets, end 9-game skid (AP)

Hakim Warrick scored a season-high 25 points and the Memphis Grizzlies snapped their nine-game losing streak with a 100-93 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night. Warrick connected on 9-of-15 from the field as Memphis won for the first time since Feb. 12. The teams were tied at 73 after three periods, and Memphis entered the game 1-39 when tied or trailing entering the final quarter.

Duncan leads Spurs to 10th straight win (AP)

Tim Duncan had 29 points and 12 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Jersey Nets 81-70 Tuesday night for their 10th straight victory. Manu Ginobili added 12 points for the Spurs, who sit atop a competitive Western Conference, where just a handful of games separates them from the eighth-place Golden State Warriors.

Source: Heat to open preseason in Europe (AP)
Dwyane Wade will get to see his popularity in Europe first-hand next fall. Wade and the Heat will begin preseason play in Paris and London this October against the New Jersey Nets as part of the NBA Europe Live tour, a person with knowledge of the schedule told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Also on the tour, the New Orleans Hornets will play the Washington Wizards in Berlin and Barcelona,...

Parker leads Spurs to ninth win in a row (AP)

Tony Parker wouldn't allow the San Antonio Spurs' season-high winning streak to end. Parker hit two clutch fourth-quarter baskets to highlight a 25-point, eight-rebound, seven-assist performance in leading the Spurs to their ninth straight victory, 93-83 over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday night. "He finishes games nicely, making shots in the fourth quarter that he's not making in the first half,"...

Harris a winner in debut with Nets (AP)

It didn't take Devin Harris long to make the New Jersey Nets and their fans forget about Jason Kidd. Stepping on the court for the first time since being acquired last week in an eight-player trade for Kidd, Harris scored 16 of his 21 points in a spectacular game-changing early spurt that carried New Jersey to a 120-106 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night.

Iverson paces Nuggets' 138-96 rout (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 31 points, and the Denver Nuggets were nearly flawless on offense, scoring the most points in the NBA this season in a 138-96 rout of the Seattle SuperSonics on Wednesday night. The Nuggets snapped a three-game losing streak, shooting 67.0 -- the best in franchise history. The previous best was nearly 30 years ago, when the Nuggets shot 66.7 percent against New Jersey early in...

Nets want PG to 'take ownership' of team
The run to the playoffs for the New Jersey Nets is set to go through Devin Harris. The recently acquired point guard was given the job of directing the Nets' offense by coach Lawrence Frank Wednesday after practicing for the first time since the Jason Kidd deal with Dallas last week. "We really want him to take ownership with this," Frank said. "We want him to feel comfortable with this, be assertive and have the freedom to make some play calls.

Frank, Nets ready to hand offense over to Harris
The run to the playoffs for the New Jersey Nets is set to go through Devin Harris.

Mavericks sign C Magloire (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks signed free agent Jamaal Magloire to add depth at center that's been missing since DeSagana Diop went to New Jersey in the trade for Jason Kidd. Magloire should be available for practice Wednesday and could play as early as Thursday when Dallas visits San Antonio. "We were concerned about our backup center spot after the trade and this will provide us some much needed depth,"...

Turkoglu's 25 lift Magic over Nets (AP)

Hedo Turkoglu scored 17 his 25 points in the fourth quarter and the Orlando Magic won their third straight game, 102-92 over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night. Rashard Lewis added 25 points, and slam dunk champion Dwight Howard had his 50th double-double of the season (17 points, 10 rebounds) as Orlando ran its streak of 100-point games to nine.

Harris feeling better, could practice with Nets soon
Devin Harris' sprained left ankle is feeling better and the point guard plans to practice with the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday.

Kidd makes home debut with Mavericks (AP)
The Kidd finally got back to Dallas on Monday night. All-Star point guard Jason Kidd, obviously more experienced and in a different situation than when he left, played his first home game for the Dallas Mavericks since 1996. It's also Kidd's first home game since being traded last week from New Jersey to the team that drafted him No.

Jefferson's 36 help Nets down Pacers (AP)

Richard Jefferson equaled his season high with 36 points and Vince Carter added 24 as the New Jersey Nets beat the Indiana Pacers 102-91 on Saturday night and split the home-and-home series. The Nets, who lost in Indianapolis on Friday, are 2-1 since trading Jason Kidd to Dallas in a multiplayer deal on Tuesday.

Dunleavy's 34 help Pacers end skid (AP)

Mike Dunleavy scored 34 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the New Jersey Nets 113-103 on Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Travis Diener tied a career high with 19 points, and Jeff Foster added 10 points and 14 rebounds for the Pacers. Richard Jefferson scored 34 points and Bostjan Nachbar added 22 for the Nets.

Nets waive former All-Star Magloire
The New Jersey Nets waived center Jamaal Magloire on Friday. The eight-year pro played in 24 games this season, averaging 1.8 points and 3.4 rebounds. He signed with the Nets in July. The former All-Star has averaged 8.7 points and 7.3 rebounds in 530 NBA games with Charlotte, Milwaukee, Portland and New Jersey.

New Jersey waives former All-Star center Magloire
The New Jersey Nets waived center Jamaal Magloire on Friday.

Nets waive former All-Star C Magloire (AP)
The New Jersey Nets waived center Jamaal Magloire on Friday. The eight-year pro played in 24 games this season, averaging 1.8 points and 3.4 rebounds. He signed with the Nets in July. The former All-Star has averaged 8.7 points and 7.3 rebounds in 530 NBA games with Charlotte, Milwaukee, Portland and New Jersey.

Kidd reintroduced in Dallas
Jason Kidd is a member of the Dallas Mavericks. Again. Finally. The long-discussed, once-scuttled and ultimately reconfigured deal to bring Kidd from New Jersey back to the team that drafted him was finalized Tuesday.

Harris will be out at least 2 weeks
Devin Harris says he won't take Jason Kidd's place in the Nets' lineup for a week or more. Harris is recovering from what he called a "grade two" ankle sprain. He has already missed three weeks with the injury. He was acquired by the Nets in an eight-player deal on Tuesday that sent Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks. Marcus Williams is expected to start at point guard when New Jersey faces the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.

Harris says he'll be out at least 1 week
Devin Harris says he won't take Jason Kidd's place in the Nets' lineup for a week or more. Harris is recovering from what he called a "grade two" ankle sprain. He has already missed three weeks with the injury. He was acquired by the Nets in an eight-player deal on Tuesday that sent Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks. Marcus Williams is expected to start at point guard when New Jersey faces the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.

Paul outplays Kidd, spoils Mavs' debut (AP)

Chris Paul had 31 points, 11 assist and a career-high nine steals, spoiling Jason Kidd's debut with Dallas and lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 104-93 victory over the Mavericks on Wednesday night. Kidd, acquired Tuesday from New Jersey, looked out of sorts at times, committing six turnovers. Meanwhile, Paul's dazzling performance on both ends of the floor had the enraptured crowd on its feet,...

Nets win first game without Kidd 110-102 (AP)

Marcus Williams, in his first game as Jason Kidd's temporary replacement at point guard, combined with Richard Jefferson for New Jersey's first 10 points of overtime, and the Nets beat the Chicago Bulls 110-102 on Wednesday night. Vince Carter led the Nets with a season-high 33 points, though appeared to be grabbing at his hamstring as the game ended.

Police investigating incident involving Jefferson
Minneapolis police are investigating a nightclub incident involving New Jersey Nets player Richard Jefferson. Sgt. Jesse Garcia says Jefferson allegedly put his hands on a man's neck until he lost consciousness after the man asked the uninvited player to leave a private party that he was hosting at the posh Graves 601 hotel before dawn on Jan. 27. Jefferson left before police officers arrived. The victim sought medical help.

Nets' Jefferson target of police probe (AP)
Minneapolis police are investigating a nightclub incident involving New Jersey Nets player Richard Jefferson. Sgt. Jesse Garcia says Jefferson allegedly put his hands on a man's neck until he lost consciousness after the man asked the uninvited player to leave a private party that he was hosting at the posh Graves 601 hotel before dawn on Jan.

Nets complete trade of Kidd to Mavericks (AP)
The Jason Kidd era is over in New Jersey. The New Jersey Nets and Dallas on Tuesday completed a trade sending the All-Star to the Mavericks, who now have one of the NBA's best point guards as they look toward the playoffs. This will be Kidd's second stint with Dallas. The eight-player deal, in the making since before the All-Star break, sends Kidd, forward Malik Allen and guard Antoine Wright to...

Nets unsure of future with Kidd's potential trade
The New Jersey Nets might need to get used to not seeing Jason Kidd at practice. The team returned to the court Monday without their All-Star point guard, whose status remained in limbo while rumors persist that his trade to the Dallas Mavericks is growing increasingly imminent.

Source: Obstacles mean Kidd deal is 'going away'
There is a rising possibility that Jason Kidd's expected trade to from New Jersey to Dallas won't happen before the league's trade deadline Thursday at 3 p.m. ET.



Kobe misses All-Star practice, still expects to start
Wearing a black brace on his injured right hand, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant sat out the Western Conference's light practice on Saturday but still expects to start in Sunday's NBA All-Star game. Bryant, the MVP in last year's game, has a torn pinkie ligament from dislocating the finger on Feb. 5 in a game against New Jersey. Although surgery has been recommended, Bryant wants to keep playing and postpone any operation until after the Beijing Olympics in August.

All-Stars Bryant and Kidd in limbo (AP)
Kobe Bryant will start for the Western Conference in the All-Star game, and Jason Kidd will be in the lineup for the East. Probably. But with Bryant's right pinkie in a splint and Kidd stuck somewhere between New Jersey and Dallas in the midst of a trade on hold, nothing was a guarantee for either player Friday.

Bryant hopes to put off surgery until after Olympics
Kobe Bryant was diagnosed with a torn ligament in his right pinkie finger Thursday and the Lakers All-Star has decided not to undergo surgery that could sideline him for six weeks. The damage occurred when Bryant dislocated the finger at New Jersey on Feb. 5, and was aggravated in Wednesday night's game at Minnesota. The team said Thursday that the damage was more extensive than first believed.

No Kidd for Nets in loss to Raptors (AP)
Still reeling from news that Jason Kidd was likely to be traded soon, the rest of the New Jersey Nets didn't put up much of a fight against the Toronto Raptors. Chris Bosh had 27 points, Jose Calderon had 22 points and 12 assists and the Raptors beat the Nets 109-91 on Wednesday night in the final game for both teams before the All-Star break.

James not granted wish to play with Kidd (AP)
Jason Kidd appears to be on the move again, but he's not going where LeBron James hoped. A proposed blockbuster deal sending Kidd from the New Jersey Nets to the Dallas Mavericks -- the team he started his NBA career with -- for as many as five players was met with disappointment by James on Wednesday.

Stackhouse: Kidd headed to Mavericks (AP)
Jason Kidd appears headed back to where his career began, rejoining the Dallas Mavericks in the latest Western Conference megatrade. Kidd is the centerpiece of a proposed deal between the Mavericks and New Jersey. Various media reports say Dallas will send emerging point guard Devin Harris, veteran Jerry Stackhouse and reserves DeSagana Diop, Devean George and Maurice Ager to the Nets, with forward...

Nets top Wolves for third straight win (AP)

Sitting at the end of the New Jersey Nets' bench didn't agree with Bostjan Nachbar, so he did something to improve the situation. Nachbar made the most of his chance to play in third quarter and scored 10 of his 14 points in a decisive spurt to lead the Nets to a 92-88 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.

Cuban: Numbers don't add up to make Kidd trade
With the NBA trade deadline just over a week away, don't expect the Mavericks to make a play for New Jersey Nets point guard Jason Kidd.

Sixers win fourth straight, top Mavs (AP)

Andre Miller scored 21 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to their fourth straight win, 84-76 over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. Miller, named the Eastern Conference player of the week, is a big reason why the Sixers are suddenly thinking about a playoff push. Philadelphia has won the first four games of a five-game homestand and moved a half-game behind idle New Jersey for the eighth...

Nets use 21-0 run to bury Mavericks (AP)

Vince Carter scored 25 of his 29 points after nearly being knocked out by an elbow to the head, and the inconsistent New Jersey Nets ran off 21 straight points to stun the Dallas Mavericks 101-82 on Sunday night. Richard Jefferson added 19 points and Jason Kidd put aside trade rumors once again to finish with 13 points, 14 assists and six rebounds, falling four rebounds shy of his 100th career...

Mavs' Stackhouse sits, Dampier returns (AP)
Dallas Mavericks forward Jerry Stackhouse missed Sunday's game against the New Jersey Nets because of a hamstring injury. Stackhouse returned to the Mavericks' lineup on Friday after missing seven games, but his right hamstring did not feel good and coach Avery Johnson decided not to risk further injury.

Bobcats' Wallace cleared to play; three others out
Bobcats leading scorer Gerald Wallace was cleared to play Friday against the New Jersey Nets after missing two games with a strained right foot. Charlotte is still expected to be without guards Jeff McInnis (sickness), Matt Carroll (ankle) and Derek Anderson (knee), leaving only nine healthy players. Wallace, who was injured Feb. 1 at Golden State, went through Friday's shootaround without incident, said trainer Joe Sharpe.

Kidd's triple-double leads Nets to win (AP)

Jason Kidd has his first triple-double since demanding a trade, Richard Jefferson scored 23 points and the New Jersey Nets turned in a rare strong performance in beating the Charlotte Bobcats 104-90 on Friday night. Kidd had 19 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists in his NBA-leading 12th triple-double, but his first since Jan.

Bulls waive F Khryapa, settle on deal (AP)
The Chicago Bulls waived forward Viktor Khryapa on Thursday and reached a settlement on the remainder of his contract. The 6-foot-9 Khryapa averaged 3.6 points and 2.2 rebounds in nine games this season. He played 33 games with Chicago last season. He was picked by the New Jersey Nets in the first round of the 2004 draft and his rights were traded to Portland for Eddie Gill.

Howard's 21 lead Magic over fading Nets (AP)

Dwight Howard had 21 points and 13 rebounds as the Orlando Magic avenged a one-point loss to the New Jersey Nets last month with a 100-84 win Wednesday night. Vince Carter led the Nets with 18 points, while Jason Kidd had 13 points and seven assists. Six Magic players scored in double figures. Hedo Turkoglu and Rashard Lewis both scored 19, and Keyon Dooling, Brian Cook and Jameer Nelson each added...

Gasol picks up Kobe in Lakers' debut (AP)

Pau Gasol was a winner in his Lakers debut, without even much help from Kobe Bryant. Gasol had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the Lakers beat the New Jersey Nets 105-90 on Tuesday night despite a season-low six points from Bryant, his first single-digit effort in more than a year. Derek Fisher matched a season high with 28 points to lead the Lakers, who improved to 3-1 on their nine-game road trip.

Nets, Grizzlies complete trade of Collins for Swift
The New Jersey Nets acquired Memphis Grizzlies forward Stromile Swift on Monday for center Jason Collins and cash.

Nets acquire F Swift from Grizzlies (AP)
The New Jersey Nets acquired Memphis Grizzlies forward Stromile Swift on Monday for center Jason Collins and cash. The 6-foot-10 Swift is expected to add athleticism to the frontcourt of the Nets, who have lost 10 of their last 12 games. Swift averaged 6.8 points and 3.7 rebounds in seven seasons with Memphis and one with the Houston Rockets.

Trio helps Hawks beat Nets, end skid (AP)

Josh Smith knows that Joe Johnson can't carry the Atlanta Hawks every night. So Smith was pleased to join Marvin Williams and Josh Childress in letting Johnson play 38 quiet minutes. "That just shows the growth of our team," Smith said. "When our superstar is not having a good night, the three of us can lift the team up." Williams scored 24 points, Smith and Childress each had 23, and Atlanta ended...

Collins expected to be shipped to Memphis
With a trade to Memphis possibly near completion, center Jason Collins started what could be his final game with the New Jersey Nets on Saturday night. Collins, who has spent all of his six-year NBA career with New Jersey, will reportedly be dealt to the Grizzlies by Monday for forward Stromile Swift. "He's meant so much to this franchise," Nets coach Lawrence Frank said. "And I don't want to write him off because, again, there are a lot of different things that could happen.

Collins suits up for Nets despite Grizz trade rumor
With a trade to Memphis possibly near completion, center Jason Collins started what could be his final game with the New Jersey Nets on Saturday night.

Collins making final start with Nets? (AP)
With a trade to Memphis possibly near completion, center Jason Collins started what could be his final game with the New Jersey Nets on Saturday night. Collins, who has spent all of his six-year NBA career with New Jersey, will reportedly be dealt to the Grizzlies by Monday for forward Stromile Swift.

Court: Atlantic Yards project can go forward
A federal appeals court gave a green light Friday to a $4 billion, Frank Gehry-designed project that would bring a new arena for the NBA's New Jersey Nets to Brooklyn. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a lawsuit by a group of property owners and tenants facing eviction, agreeing with a lower court judge who had ruled that the seizure of the property under eminent domain would not be unconstitutional.

Federal court approves new Nets arena (AP)
A federal appeals court gave a green light Friday to a $4 billion, Frank Gehry-designed project that would bring a new arena for the NBA's New Jersey Nets to Brooklyn. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a lawsuit by a group of property owners and tenants facing eviction, agreeing with a lower court judge who had ruled that the seizure of the property under eminent domain would not be...

Nets end road skid, beat woeful Heat (AP)

Richard Jefferson scored 25 points, Josh Boone added 15 and the New Jersey Nets snapped a seven-game road losing streak by beating the Miami Heat 94-85 on Friday night. Vince Carter had 14 points and 11 rebounds, and Jason Kidd finished with 11 points and 12 assists for the Nets, who have won two straight following a nine-game losing streak.

Federal court says Nets' arena project can proceed
A federal appeals court gave a green light Friday to a $4 billion, project that would bring a new arena for the NBA's New Jersey Nets to Brooklyn.

LeBron: 'I would love to have' Kidd on Cavs
Jason Kidd wants out of New Jersey, and at least one NBA star would be happy to have a new teammate.

Kidd helps Nets end 9-game losing streak (AP)

This is why the New Jersey Nets won't just give Jason Kidd away. Kidd scored of seven of his nine points in the final 1:42 and added 11 assists as the Nets snapped a nine-game losing streak with an 87-80 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Ignoring the distractions Kidd created a day earlier with his comments encouraging a trade, the Nets held the Bucks to 37.5 percent shooting and...

Wolves send Nets to ninth straight loss (AP)

Al Jefferson had a career-high 40 points and 19 rebounds, hit the go-ahead free throws with 11.4 seconds to go, and lifted the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 98-95 victory Sunday over the New Jersey Nets, who have lost nine in a row. Richard Jefferson scored 35 points and Vince Carter added 25. But Carter attempted an ill-advised fallaway jumper with the Nets clinging to a 95-94 lead in the final 25...

Nuggets deal Nets eighth straight loss (AP)

Allen Iverson and Denver's supporting cast is making life without Carmelo Anthony painless for the Nuggets. Iverson scored 30 points and Linas Kleiza added 23 as the Nuggets beat the struggling New Jersey Nets 100-85 Friday night. "We've got so many guys banged up and we really needed a game like this," Iverson said.

Ellis rallies Warriors over Nets 121-119 (AP)

The Warriors fouled New Jersey's Josh Boone six times in less than two minutes of the third quarter, repeatedly sending an awful free throw shooter to the line on purpose -- where he significantly improved his season percentage by making only half of his shots. And that was just the third-weirdest aspect of the second half in Golden State's latest exhilarating home win.

Finally healthy, Kings beat Nets 128-94 (AP)

With their three stars in the starting lineup together for the first time, the Sacramento Kings rolled to their most lopsided win in more than two years. Ron Artest scored 27 points, Kevin Martin added 19 and Mike Bibby scored all 15 of his points in the first half to lead the finally healthy Kings to their season-best third straight victory, 128-94 over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night.

Rush, Dunleavy lift Pacers past 76ers (AP)

Kareem Rush scored a season-high 25 points and Mike Dunleavy added 24 to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 110-103 on Monday. Danny Granger had 18 points and Troy Murphy, who left with a sore left knee, added 13. Jamaal Tinsley had 13 assists and Jeff Foster grabbed 10 rebounds for the Pacers, who moved into a tie with New Jersey for the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference...

Suns extend home dominance of Nets (AP)

Amare Stoudemire had 28 points and the Phoenix Suns made it 14 in a row at home over New Jersey by routing the Nets 116-92 on Sunday night. Raja Bell added 20 points, including 5-of-10 3-pointers. New Jersey hasn't won in Phoenix since March 13, 1993. Six players, including all five starters, scored in double figures for the Suns.

Knicks clinch season series against Nets (AP)

Jamal Crawford scored a season-high 35 points and hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer, leading New York to a 111-105 victory Wednesday night over the New Jersey Nets that gave the Knicks the season series for the first time in eight years. Zach Randolph added 24 points and 11 rebounds for the Knicks, who are 3-0 against their cross-river rivals after the Nets had owned the series since Jason Kidd arrived...

Knicks' Marbury seems sure he needs surgery
Stephon Marbury was set for an MRI that could determine if he'll need surgery on his left ankle. It seemed like a waste of time to Marbury. The Knicks point guard sounded convinced the procedure would be necessary, even as the team held out hope that may not be the case. "I'm going to hear from them what I already know, what we've seen," Marbury said Wednesday before the Knicks' game against the New Jersey Nets. "I have a bone spur with a fracture in it. X-Ray shows that.

Knicks enjoy rarity: Back-to-back wins (AP)

Jamal Crawford scored 29 points and the New York Knicks beat the Washington Wizards 105-93 Tuesday night to give them consecutive victories for only the third time this season. Zach Randolph and Nate Robinson added 14 points apiece for the Knicks, who will go for their first three-game winning streak of the season Wednesday at New Jersey.

Blazers bounce back, roll by Nets 99-73 (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 20 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to their 18th win in the last 20 games with a 99-73 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Monday. Portland never trailed and got contributions from up and down the lineup. Brandon Roy scored 16 points, Jarrett Jack had 15, Travis Outlaw 13 and James Jones 10.

Celts match best-ever start at 30-4 (AP)

Kevin Garnett had 20 points and 11 rebounds, Paul Pierce added 18 points and the Boston Celtics beat the New Jersey Nets 86-77 on Friday night for their 30th win of the season. Ray Allen scored 16 points as Boston (30-4) matched the 1959-60 champion Celtics for the best start in franchise history. Richard Jefferson led the Nets with 17 points, Vince Carter had 16 and Josh Boone added 14 and a...

Kidd's triple-double streak ends in win (AP)

In lieu of a fourth straight triple-double, Jason Kidd gladly watched the fourth quarter on the bench at the end of a blowout. Richard Jefferson scored 28 points and the New Jersey Nets cruised to a 99-88 victory over the Seattle SuperSonics on Wednesday night in a rout that prevented Kidd from becoming the first player to record four straight triple-doubles since Michael Jordan in 1989.

Kidd has another triple-double in loss (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 25 points and the hot-shooting Charlotte Bobcats overcame Jason Kidd's third consecutive triple-double to beat the New Jersey Nets 115-99 on Tuesday night. Gerald Wallace added 21 points and 11 rebounds and Emeka Okafor and Nazr Mohammed added 17 points apiece for the Bobcats, who shot 59 percent in their highest-scoring game of the season.

Prosecutor replaced for Jayson Williams retrial
The judge who was to have led the prosecution team in the manslaughter retrial of former New Jersey Nets star Jayson Williams has been replaced and is no longer with the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office. Katharine Errickson, an assistant prosecutor who was the second member of the team during the first trial four years ago, is considering legal action against her former employer, according to a published report. The departure of Errickson is the latest turmoil in the Williams case.

Allen has pinched nerve, likely to sit vs. Bobcats
Celtics guard Ray Allen has a pinched nerve in his neck and is doubtful for Wednesday's home game against the Charlotte Bobcats, coach Doc Rivers said. "It's not anything that's going to last," Rivers said after practice Tuesday, adding he expects Allen to play Friday at New Jersey. "It's a pinched nerve, it is what it is. From my understanding, it's day to day." Allen, who is averaging 18 points, doesn't know how he got hurt.

Kidd helps Nets to fifth straight win (AP)

Jason Kidd had 10 points, 14 assists and 13 rebounds for his ninth triple-double of the season, New Jersey opened the fourth quarter with a 15-0 run and the Nets beat the Atlanta Hawks 113-107 on Saturday night. Kidd's second triple-double in two games came in New Jersey's fifth straight win, moving the Nets (17-16) above .500 for the first time since November.

Carter, Nets notch fourth straight win (AP)

Vince Carter scored 30 points and the New Jersey Nets won a season-high fourth straight game with a 102-96 victory over Charlotte on Friday night, the Bobcats' 11th consecutive road loss. An under-the-weather Richard Jefferson added 28 points, and Jason Kidd had 11 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds for his eighth triple-double of the season to help the Nets win for the sixth time in seven games.

Nets won't move to Brooklyn until 2010 at earliest
The Nets will play most or all of the 2009-10 NBA season in New Jersey instead of Brooklyn, a team spokesman said Thursday.

Nets push back planned move to Brooklyn
The New Jersey Nets will play most or all of the 2009-10 NBA season in New Jersey instead of Brooklyn, a team spokesman said Thursday. The Nets had planned to play at its new arena in New York starting in 2009. But spokesman Barry Baum said the move to Brooklyn wouldn't happen until sometime in 2010. The Nets could possibly begin the season at the Izod Center in East Rutherford and move to the new arena, to be called the Barclays Center, in the first half of 2010, Baum said.

Nets push back planned move to Brooklyn (AP)
The New Jersey Nets will play most or all of the 2009-10 NBA season in New Jersey instead of Brooklyn, a team spokesman said Thursday. The Nets had planned to play at its new arena in New York starting in 2009. But spokesman Barry Baum said the move to Brooklyn wouldn't happen until sometime in 2010. The Nets could possibly begin the season at the Izod Center in East Rutherford and move to the new...

Jayson Williams retrial delayed
Court officials have delayed the retrial of former New Jersey Nets star Jayson Williams on a reckless manslaughter charge, a spokeswoman for the state courts system said Thursday. State judiciary spokeswoman Winnie Comfort said the retrial would be delayed until at least May. Jury selection had been scheduled to begin on Monday. The delay allows prosecutors time to appeal a December ruling by state Superior Court Judge Edward M.

Nets come from 15 down to beat Magic (AP)

After leading the Nets to another win, point guard Jason Kidd did not want to talk about reaching his latest milestones. Kidd proved again why he is one of the NBA's most versatile guards, making a key defensive stop and nearly getting a triple double to lift the New Jersey Nets over the Orlando Magic in a 96-95 comeback Wednesday night.

Nets come from 15 down to beat Magic (AP)

Jason Kidd almost had a triple-double and made a key defensive stop and the New Jersey Nets overcame a 15-point deficit to defeat the Orlando Magic 96-95 Wednesday night. Vince Carter had 18 points, seven rebounds and six assists, and Kidd had 10 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. Hedo Turkoglu had 23 points for Orlando on 7-for-17 shooting, Carlos Arroyo had 16 points and seven assists,...

Nets make Vandeweghe special assistant to Thorn
Former Denver general manager Kiki Vandeweghe has joined the Nets as a special assistant to New Jersey president Rod Thorn. Vandeweghe, who served as the Nuggets' general manager from 2001-06, will help Thorn prepare for the NBA draft and evaluate players. "Kiki has been a mainstay in the league for almost two decades, first as an All-Star player and then as a front office executive," Thorn said.

Nets name Vandeweghe special assistant (AP)
Former Denver general manager Kiki Vandeweghe has joined the Nets as a special assistant to New Jersey president Rod Thorn. Vandeweghe, who served as the Nuggets' general manager from 2001-06, will help Thorn prepare for the NBA draft and evaluate players. "Kiki has been a mainstay in the league for almost two decades, first as an All-Star player and then as a front office executive," Thorn said.

Carter, Kidd rally Nets by Bucks 97-95 (AP)

Vince Carter scored eight of his 23 points in the final four minutes, Jason Kidd added 11 of his 17 in the fourth quarter, and the New Jersey Nets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 97-95 on Saturday night. Richard Jefferson had 19 for the Nets, who have won four of five. Kidd finished with 15 assists but six turnovers.

Pistons win seventh straight, top Pacers (AP)

Jarvis Hayes can't imagine that food poisoning helped his game Friday night. He doesn't have a better explanation, though. Hayes, who has been sick since Detroit's flight back from New Jersey on Wednesday, scored 13 points in the second quarter to help the Pistons post their seventh straight victory, 114-101 over the Indiana Pacers.

Jefferson, Carter lead Nets over Wizards (AP)

Richard Jefferson had 26 points, Vince Carter added 24 and Jason Kidd just missed his 95th triple-double, leading the New Jersey Nets to a 109-106 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Kidd finished with 20 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds as New Jersey earned only its fourth win in the last 14 home games.

Pistons rip Nets for sixth straight win (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 22 points and the Detroit Pistons shot 78 percent in the third quarter in beating the New Jersey Nets 101-83 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory. Hamilton hit all five of his shots and the Pistons connected on 14 of 18 from the field in turning a one-point halftime lead into a 14-point margin entering the final quarter.

Jefferson, Kidd lead Nets past Warriors (AP)

New Jersey's Big Three came up big in the end, and also got some help inside from Josh Boone. Richard Jefferson scored 31 points, Jason Kidd collected his 94th career triple-double and the Nets beat the Golden State Warriors 100-95 on Saturday night. Vince Carter finished with 23 points, including a clutch 3-pointer with 24.6 seconds left, for the Nets, who led by 14 in the first half and needed...

Nets rally late, top Heats 107-103 in OT (AP)

Something about close games has brought out the best in the New Jersey Nets this season, and they proved it again at the expense of the reeling Miami Heat. Vince Carter scored 31 points, Richard Jefferson added 29 and the Nets overcame a seven-point deficit late in regulation before beating the Heat 107-103 in overtime Thursday night -- their eighth win in 11 games decided by five points or less.

Salmons helps Kings beat slumping Nets (AP)

On the best scoring night of his eight-year NBA career, John Salmons' best move came when he gave the ball up. With New Jersey's defense collapsing on him in the closing seconds Tuesday night, Salmons drove the lane and kicked the ball out to teammate Francisco Garcia, who sank a 3-pointer with 15 seconds left that helped Sacramento beat the slumping Nets 106-101.

Curry ends slump, Knicks snap skid at 5 (AP)

Eddy Curry knew he had to start playing better before his team could. Curry scored 23 points, a night after hitting rock bottom during a scoring slump, and the New York Knicks beat the New Jersey Nets 94-86 on Saturday night to snap a five-game losing streak. Jamal Crawford led New York with a season-high 32 points.

Boone's FTs help Nets sink Cavs (AP)

His players couldn't stop the Nets, so Mike Brown hoped Josh Boone's free throw shooting would do it for him. That didn't work, either. Boone scored a season-high 15 points, foiling the Hack-a-Boone strategy by making just enough when he was twice fouled intentionally in the fourth quarter, and the New Jersey Nets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 105-97 on Friday night.

Model accuses Kidd of groping in lawsuit (AP)
New Jersey Nets star Jason Kidd is being sued by a 23-year-old model who accuses him of groping and threatening her at a Manhattan nightclub two months ago. The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan's state Supreme Court, says Kidd "battered and assaulted" the woman in the Lower West Side club Tenjune on Oct. 10 when he "grabbed her buttocks and crotch on multiple occasions." "He kept staring at her and then...

Lawsuit accuses Kidd of molestation
New Jersey Nets star Jason Kidd is being sued by a 23-year-old model who accuses him of groping and threatening her at a Manhattan nightclub two months ago. The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan's state Supreme Court, says Kidd "battered and assaulted" the woman in the Lower West Side club Tenjune on Oct. 10 when he "grabbed her buttocks and crotch on multiple occasions." "He kept staring at her and then went over and grabbed her butt," the woman's lawyer, Russell S. Adler, said Friday.

Thanks for the help: Clippers waive Patterson
The Clippers waived forward Ruben Patterson on Thursday, hours after he helped them beat the Nets in New Jersey for the first time in nearly 10 years

Clippers waive forward Patterson
The Clippers waived forward Ruben Patterson on Thursday, hours after he helped them beat the Nets in New Jersey for the first time in nearly 10 years. Patterson and Tim Thomas led a 16-5 run that put the Clippers ahead for good in the third quarter of Wednesday night's 91-82 victory. Patterson signed with the Clippers as a free agent Aug. 29. He made five starts in 20 games this season, averaging 5.1 points and 3.2 assists. The Clippers have been beset by injuries.

Clippers waive F Ruben Patterson (AP)
The Clippers waived forward Ruben Patterson on Thursday, hours after he helped them beat the Nets in New Jersey for the first time in nearly 10 years. Patterson and Tim Thomas led a 16-5 run that put the Clippers ahead for good in the third quarter of Wednesday night's 91-82 victory. Patterson signed with the Clippers as a free agent Aug.

Clips end 8-game skid in New Jersey (AP)

Chris Kaman and Tim Thomas both scored 18 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers past the Nets 91-82 on Tuesday night for their first win in New Jersey in nearly 10 years. Richard Jefferson led the Nets with 21 points but was 6-for-21 from the field. New Jersey shot 32 percent (26-for-81), which included an abysmal 5-for-25 in the fourth quarter.

Butler's 28 help Wizards top Nets 104-89 (AP)

Caron Butler scored 20 of his 28 points in the second half, leading the Washington Wizards to a 104-89 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday night. Butler gave Washington control of the game for good early in the final quarter, singlehandedly outscoring the Nets 10-1 over a 3-minute span. Butler's run gave Washington a 92-77 lead with about 6 1/2 minutes remaining.

Kidd at shootaround, expected to play vs. Rockets
Jason Kidd attended the New Jersey Nets shootaround Friday and is expected to play against the Houston Rockets.

Kidd expected to play against Houston
Jason Kidd attended the New Jersey Nets shootaround Friday and is expected to play against the Houston Rockets. Barring a change in his health, coach Lawrence Frank said Kidd would play. Kidd did not talk to the media. Kidd sat out Wednesday's loss to the New York Knicks because of a migraine, which fueled speculation that the eight-time All-Star was staging a personal one-day strike to induce a trade or force a new contract. On Thursday, Kidd said the migraine prevented him from playing.

Kidd back, but Nets lose at home again (AP)

The Houston Rockets jumped out early, then talked afterward about how well they responded to New Jersey's run. What run? Yao Ming had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Tracy McGrady added 24 points, and the Rockets never trailed in a 96-89 victory over the Nets on Friday night. The game was never really in doubt after the first 10 minutes.

Kidd: 'I am human ... I just couldn't go'
Jason Kidd insisted a migraine caused him to miss a New Jersey Nets game, brushing aside reports he was staging a personal one-day strike to induce a trade or force a new contract. "I didn't miss a game due to unhappiness, that's the first thing to clear up," the All-Star guard said Thursday at a news conference he called at the Nets' headquarters. Kidd said he was hit in the mouth Tuesday night in a game against Cleveland, and he later developed a migraine.

Marbury, Curry uncertain for Nets game
The Knicks still won't rule out Stephon Marbury for Wednesday night's game against the New Jersey Nets, and now the status of Eddy Curry is in question after he sprained his ankle. Curry sprained his left ankle while running during the morning shootaround. The Knicks probably won't know if their starting center will be available until shortly before the game. Marbury also wasn't at shootaround, three days after his father died during the Knicks' home loss to Phoenix.

Marbury's status unknown; Curry injures ankle
The Knicks still won't rule out Stephon Marbury for Wednesday night's game against the New Jersey Nets, and now the status of Eddy Curry is in question after he sprained his ankle.

Short-handed Knicks beat Nets 100-93 (AP)

Jamal Crawford scored 29 points, Zach Randolph added 25, and the New York Knicks overcame the absences of two starters to beat the New Jersey Nets 100-93 on Wednesday night. With point guard Stephon Marbury and center Eddy Curry unavailable, reserves Fred Jones and David Lee stepped into the lineup and both finished in double figures, helping New York beat its cross-river rival for only the second...

LeBron to miss 4th straight game
LeBron James will sit out his fourth straight game Wednesday night because of a sprained left index finger, the most games he's missed because of an injury. The Cavaliers are 0-3 without James and have lost four straight. They were embarrassed by New Jersey 100-79 Tuesday night and criticized by coach Mike Brown afterward for a lack of intensity. James was hurt a week ago at Detroit when Nazr Mohammed slapped at the ball as James attempted to shoot.

Jefferson, Nets coast by James-less Cavs (AP)

The Cavaliers looked lost without LeBron James, and Richard Jefferson took advantage. Jefferson scored a season-high 36 points, Vince Carter added 19 and the New Jersey Nets beat Cleveland 100-79 Tuesday night. James missed his third straight game because of a sprained left index finger. "Whenever you get an opportunity to play against this team without him, you have to make sure you go out there...

76ers fire GM, president King, hire Nets' Stefanski
The 76ers fired general manager and team president Billy King on Tuesday and replaced him with New Jersey Nets general manager Ed Stefanski.

Sixers fire GM and team president King (AP)

The 76ers fired general manager and team president Billy King on Tuesday and replaced him with New Jersey Nets general manager Ed Stefanski. New Jersey Nets president Rod Thorn confirmed the move to The Associated Press. "He's been a big part of our success here the last seven years," Thorn said. "He's a wonderful guy.

Knicks unsure who will start if Marbury is absent
Isiah Thomas refused to say who would start at point guard for the Knicks on Wednesday at New Jersey if Stephon Marbury hasn't returned to the team following his father's death.

Knicks unsure of starter at point guard (AP)
Isiah Thomas refused to say who would start at point guard for the Knicks on Wednesday at New Jersey if Stephon Marbury hasn't returned to the team following his father's death. Don Marbury Sr. died Sunday night during the Knicks' home loss to Phoenix. The funeral is scheduled for Thursday in Brooklyn, and the Knicks prepared Tuesday to play without their usual starter.

Report: 76ers plan to fire GM King, hire Nets GM
The Philadelphia Daily News is reporting that the Sixers plan to fire Billy King and replace him with New Jersey Nets general manager Ed Stefanski.

Maxiell sparks Pistons past Nets 118-95 (AP)

Richard Hamilton and Chauncey Billups got into a groove on Sunday night -- at the New Jersey Nets' expense. Billups and Hamilton, both hampered by injuries in the first month of the season, combined for 37 points on 12-of-19 shooting in the Pistons' 118-95 victory. "It's fun to play like this," said Billups, who had 18 points and nine assists.

Carter helps Nets end 5-game home skid (AP)

Vince Carter came off the bench to score 24 points Saturday night, and the New Jersey Nets ended a five-game home losing streak with a 94-92 overtime victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Jason Kidd equaled his season high with 19 points for New Jersey. Richard Jefferson had 23 and Antoine Wright 15. Andre Iguodala paced the 76ers with 24.

Gasol, Navarro get Grizzlies by Nets (AP)

Here's one sign the Memphis Grizzlies are improving under new coach Marc Iavaroni. It only took them 14 games to win consecutive games. Not bad, compared to a year ago when it took them almost a full season -- 73 games -- to string wins together. "It's good for us," Mike Miller said after scoring 19 points in the Grizzlies 110-103 win over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night.

Kidd helps Nets edge Lakers 102-100 (AP)

The New Jersey Nets have taken to heart Jason Kidd's comments about the team's desire to win. There was no giving in against Los Angeles on Sunday night. Kidd had 15 points, 14 assists and seven rebounds leading the Nets to a 102-100 victory over the Lakers and Kobe Bryant, who had 31 points. During New Jersey's recent six-game losing streak, Kidd was quoted in New York papers as saying that the...

Jefferson leads Nets past Sonics 98-93 (AP)

Richard Jefferson kept up his stellar start to the season, scoring 30 points, and the New Jersey Nets held off the Seattle SuperSonics' fourth-quarter rally for a 98-93 victory Friday night. Averaging a career-best 24.5 points so far, Jefferson continued to carry the Nets' scoring lead even with Vince Carter available again after missing time with a sprained right ankle.

Kidd's triple-double helps Nets end skid (AP)

While Vince Carter's return boosted the New Jersey Nets, it was Jason Kidd's leadership that got them a victory. Kidd had 12 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists, and the Nets snapped a six-game losing streak with a 106-101 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Richard Jefferson scored 30 points for the Nets, who welcomed back Carter after he missed five games with a sprained ankle.

Jazz send Nets to sixth straight loss (AP)

Deron Williams and an aggressive defense helped the Utah Jazz rebound in a big way. Williams overcame two subpar games to score 20 points and lead the Utah Jazz to a 102-75 win over the reeling New Jersey Nets on Monday night. "D-Wills is definitely the one who makes us go," said Ronnie Brewer, who had 14 points and five steals.

Nets lose fifth straight game
Dwyane Wade scored 23 points, Penny Hardaway added 16 in his best game since returning to the NBA, and the Miami Heat beat the New Jersey Nets 91-87 Saturday night for their second victory of the season. Shaquille O'Neal had 18 points for the Heat (2-8), who snapped a three-game skid and sent the Nets to their fifth straight loss. Hardaway was 6-of-6 from the field, making three 3-pointers in the fourth quarter.

Wade, Hardaway lead Heat over Nets 91-87 (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 23 points, Penny Hardaway added 16 in his best game since returning to the NBA, and the Miami Heat beat the New Jersey Nets 91-87 Saturday night for their second victory of the season. Shaquille O'Neal had 18 points for the Heat (2-8), who snapped a three-game skid and sent the Nets to their fifth straight loss.

Nets sign NBDL's Gill to sub for injured Armstrong
The New Jersey Nets signed guard Eddie Gill on Friday to fill in for backup point guard Darrell Armstrong, who is sidelined by a thigh injury.

Howard powers Magic over Nets 95-70 (AP)

Dwight Howard had 21 points, 19 rebounds and became the NBA's youngest player to reach 3,000 rebounds, leading the Orlando Magic to a 95-70 victory over the ice cold and injured New Jersey Nets on Friday night. Rashard Lewis added 27 points, and Jameer Nelson hit two big 3-pointers in a decisive third-quarter spurt that carried the Magic to a franchise record-tying sixth straight road win.

Celtics improve to 7-0, rip Nets 91-69 (AP)

Not even three sluggish quarters and a subpar game by Kevin Garnett could keep the Boston Celtics from running off to their best start in 35 years. The role players on the NBA's only unbeaten team made sure of that. Boston routed the New Jersey Nets 91-69 Wednesday night, turning up the defense and the tempo while Garnett was on the bench with three fouls.

Boston wins with defense to extend hot start
Not even three sluggish quarters and a subpar game by Kevin Garnett could keep the Boston Celtics from running off to their best start in 35 years. The role players on the NBA's only unbeaten team made sure of that. Boston routed the New Jersey Nets 91-69 Wednesday night, turning up the defense and the tempo while Garnett was on the bench with three fouls. The Celtics improved to 7-0, their best start since they opened 10-0 in 1972-73, with their sixth win by at least 11 points.

Carter sidelined indefinitely
Vince Carter of the New Jersey Nets will be sidelined indefinitely with a sprained right ankle.

Paul's late layup lifts Hornets by Nets (AP)

The New Orleans Hornets still aren't quite sure how they won this one. Chris Paul made sure they couldn't lose it. Paul made the tiebreaking layup with 2.6 seconds left and finished with a season-high 27 points, leading the Hornets to an 84-82 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Monday night. Paul added seven assists and six rebounds in his marquee point guard matchup with Jason Kidd.

Nets fall without Carter
Chris Paul made the tiebreaking layup with 2.6 seconds left and finished with a season-high 27 points, leading the New Orleans Hornets to an 84-82 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Monday night. Paul added seven assists and six rebounds in his marquee point guard matchup with Jason Kidd. He had another huge play shortly before his basket, coming up with a steal after his own miss and finding Morris Peterson, who converted a four-point play to tie it with a minute left.

Carter out indefinitely with sprained ankle
Vince Carter of the New Jersey Nets will be sidelined indefinitely with a sprained right ankle. An MRI on Monday revealed Carter sustained a Grade 1 sprain on Saturday night against the Boston Celtics, Nets president Rod Thorn said Monday. There is no timetable for Carter's return. The Nets played the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night. The eight-time All-Star was hurt in the third quarter of a 112-101 loss to Boston. He landed on the foot of Celtics forward Paul Pierce after a dunk.

Carter sprained ankle Saturday vs. Celtics
Vince Carter was listed as doubtful for the New Jersey Nets' game against the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night because of a badly sprained right ankle. The eight-time All-Star was hurt on Saturday night in the third quarter of a 112-101 loss to Boston. He landed on the foot of Celtics forward Paul Pierce after a dunk. Carter, who left the IZOD Center wearing a walking cast, had treatment on Sunday, Nets spokesman Aaron Harris said.

Nets' Carter doubtful for Monday's game (AP)
Vince Carter was listed as doubtful for the New Jersey Nets' game against the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night because of a badly sprained right ankle. The eight-time All-Star was hurt on Saturday night in the third quarter of a 112-101 loss to Boston. He landed on the foot of Celtics forward Paul Pierce after a dunk.

Celtics remain NBA's only unbeaten team
The Boston Celtics won one for Doc Rivers and sent the New Jersey Nets a message in the process. Hours after attending the funeral of his father in Illinois, Rivers saw the new-look Celtics remain the NBA's only undefeated team and personally show the Nets they are the team to beat in the Atlantic Division with an impressive 112-101 win on Saturday night. The victory was the fifth straight for Boston, which is off to its best start since winning six in a row to start the 1987-88 season.

Carter sprains right ankle against Celtics
Eight-time All Star guard Vince Carter sprained his right ankle late in the third quarter of the New Jersey Nets' game against the Boston Celtics on Saturday. Carter drove the lane for a big slam dunk with 1:23 to play. His left foot came down but his right foot rolled after landing on the foot of Celtics forward Paul Pierce. Carter lay on the court for a couple of minutes before slowing going straight to the Nets locker room. He had X-rays and was not expected to return.

Celtics maintain perfect start, top Nets (AP)

The Boston Celtics won one for Doc Rivers and sent the New Jersey Nets a message in the process. Hours after attending the funeral of his father in Illinois, Rivers saw the new-look Celtics remain the NBA's only undefeated team and personally show the Nets they are the team to beat in the Atlantic Division with an impressive 112-101 win on Saturday night.

Arenas misfires on last-second shot
Richard Jefferson scored 25 points, including two game-winning free throws with 24 seconds to play, and the New Jersey Nets rallied for an 87-85 victory over the winless Washington Wizards on Thursday night. The Nets' fourth victory in five games wasn't secured until Antoine Wright forced Gilbert Arenas to his right and the Washington guard had to take an off-balance shot that might have been deflected by Vince Carter.

Jefferson's FTs help Nets top Wizards (AP)
Richard Jefferson scored 25 points, including two game-winning free throws with 24 seconds to play, and the New Jersey Nets rallied for an 87-85 victory over the winless Washington Wizards on Thursday night. The Nets' fourth victory in five games wasn't secured until Antoine Wright forced Gilbert Arenas to his right and the Washington guard had to take an off-balance shot that might have been...

Wizards' Arenas has knee drained again (AP)
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas had his surgically repaired left knee drained for the second time in three weeks Wednesday and missed a third consecutive practice. Still, Wizards coach Eddie Jordan said he expects Arenas to play against the New Jersey Nets on Thursday night. Arenas said his knee felt stiff after Washington's last game, a loss to the Orlando Magic on Saturday that dropped...

Arenas' knee drained, out of practice again
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas had his surgically repaired left knee drained for the second time in three weeks Wednesday and missed a third consecutive practice. Still, Wizards coach Eddie Jordan said he expects Arenas to play against the New Jersey Nets on Thursday night. Arenas said his knee felt stiff after Washington's last game, a loss to the Orlando Magic on Saturday that dropped the Wizards to 0-3. He hasn't practiced since.

Jefferson, Nets hold off Hawks 87-82 (AP)

Richard Jefferson scored 25 points and Antoine Wright added 15 to lead the New Jersey Nets to an 87-82 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. Jason Kidd had nine points, 12 assists and nine rebounds in nearly collecting his second straight triple-double and helping New Jersey win for the third time in four games.

Kidd's triple-double powers Nets to win (AP)

Jason Kidd had a triple-double with 16 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, and Richard Jefferson scored 22 points to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 93-88 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Vince Carter added 18 points for the Nets. Andre Iguodala led the Sixers with 16 points, and Kyle Korver had 11 points and 11 rebounds.

Kidd, Jefferson, Carter help Nets win
Jason Kidd had a triple-double with 16 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, and Richard Jefferson scored 22 points to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 93-88 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Vince Carter added 18 points for the Nets. Andre Iguodala led the Sixers with 16 points, and Kyle Korver had 11 points and 11 rebounds. Kidd thwarted a late Sixers rally with a 3-pointer from the left side to give the Nets an 86-80 lead.

Gill has played for 4 NBA franchises
Eddie Gill, who has played for four NBA teams, was chosen by the Colorado 14ers on Thursday night with the first pick in the NBA Development League draft. Gill was among a number of the 13 players taken in the first round who spent time with NBA clubs during the preseason. The guard was with the New Jersey Nets, and also has played for Memphis, Portland and Indiana. Carlos Powell, who was in Golden State camp, went second to the Dakota Wizards.

Raptors avenge playoff loss, rout Nets (AP)

Andrea Bargnani scored 21 points Friday night to lead Toronto to a 106-69 victory over New Jersey in the first meeting between the teams since the Nets ousted the Raptors in the opening round of last season's playoffs. The Raptors had payback in mind. Chris Bosh had 15 points and Juan Dixon 14 for Toronto.

Nets waive Wesley days after trade
The New Jersey Nets waived guard David Wesley on Thursday, less than a week after the team traded for the 14-year veteran. The Nets acquired Wesley on Monday from New Orleans for swingman Bernard Robinson, center Mile Ilic and cash considerations. At the time, the Nets said they told Wesley not to report to the team and that they would assume the guaranteed portion of his $1.75 million contract. New Jersey used the trade to get under the league's luxury tax level of $67.87 million.

Nets waive veteran G David Wesley (AP)
The New Jersey Nets waived guard David Wesley on Thursday, less than a week after the team traded for the 14-year veteran. The Nets acquired Wesley on Monday from New Orleans for swingman Bernard Robinson, center Mile Ilic and cash considerations. At the time, the Nets said they told Wesley not to report to the team and that they would assume the guaranteed portion of his $1.75 million contract.

Unwanted Wright helps Nets top Bulls (AP)

Unwanted Antoine Wright scored 14 of his career-high 21 points in the fourth quarter and overtime to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 112-103 victory over the distracted Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. Richard Jefferson added 29 points and 10 rebounds, Vince Carter had 24 points and a big steal late and Jason Kidd handed out 13 assists to lead the Nets to their 12th straight win over Chicago in New...

Nets fine being out of the spotlight (AP)
Being out of the spotlight in the Eastern Conference is just fine with the New Jersey Nets. Let the new-look Celtics, the young Bulls, and LeBron James and his Cavaliers have all the attention heading into the season. The Nets believe that with Jason Kidd, Vince Carter, Richard Jefferson and a two-deep rotation at every position, they have more than enough to make the playoffs for a seventh...

Coming home: Nets pick up Wesley from Hornets
The New Jersey Nets reacquired guard David Wesley from the New Orleans Hornets for swingman Bernard Robinson, center Mile Ilic and cash considerations.

Nets acquire G Wesley from Hornets (AP)
The New Jersey Nets reacquired guard David Wesley from the New Orleans Hornets for swingman Bernard Robinson, center Mile Ilic and cash considerations. "This transaction provides the Nets with roster flexibility for the upcoming season," president Rod Thorn said. Wesley has averaged 12.5 points and 4.4 assists during 14 seasons in the NBA, including the 1993-94 campaign with the Nets.

Nets exercise options on Williams, Boone (AP)
The New Jersey Nets exercised the third-year options on the contracts of guard Marcus Williams and forward Josh Boone on Monday, keeping the players through the 2008-09 season. "Both Marcus and Josh have consistently improved since joining our team," Nets president Rod Thorn said. Williams and Boone were teammates at Connecticut and were selected by the Nets with the 22nd and 23rd picks in the 2006...

Kidd plays 30 minutes as Nets top Knicks
Jason Kidd made his preseason debut, and the New Jersey Nets looked sharp with their starting five finally on the floor in a 102-86 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night. Vince Carter scored 22 points on 8-of-11 shooting and Richard Jefferson added 15 for the Nets, who pulled away for good late in the first half en route to their second easy victory over the Knicks this month. Kidd finished with 10 points, six rebounds and four assists in 30 minutes.

Nets' Kidd scores 10 in preseason debut (AP)

Jason Kidd made his preseason debut, and the New Jersey Nets looked sharp with their starting five finally on the floor in a 102-86 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night. Vince Carter scored 22 points on 8-of-11 shooting and Richard Jefferson added 15 for the Nets, who pulled away for good late in the first half en route to their second easy victory over the Knicks this month.

Wet court cancels Nets-Celtics game (AP)
The NBA preseason game between the New Jersey Nets and Boston Celtics was canceled after one half Friday night because of damp court conditions at the DCU Center. Boston led 36-33 at halftime when the game was called because of condensation forming from ice beneath the floor. The 25-year-old city-owned facility is home to the AHL's Worcester Sharks, an affiliate of the San Jose Sharks.

Nets-Celtics game called at half due to damp court
The NBA preseason game between the New Jersey Nets and the Boston Celtics was canceled after one half Friday night beca