Deron Williams seems open to staying with Nets (The SportsXchange)

After remaining mum for the last week or so, nursing a sore calf and not playing, Deron Williams spoke to the media before the team’s final shoot-around of the season Thursday morning.
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Here’s the Brooklyn Nets’ new logo, designed by Jay-Z (Ball Don’t Lie)

Well, here they are — the images and icons launching the new look of the newly rebooted Brooklyn Nets. [Slideshow: Nets unveil new logos for move to Brooklyn] The surprise was mitigated a bit (or perhaps spoiled completely, depending on … Continue reading →
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The moments that made an MVP season (The Associated Press)

MIAMI (AP) LeBron James wears jersey No. 6 in Miami, so here’s six memorable moments from the season where the Heat star became just the eighth player in NBA history to win a third MVP award. The announcement was made by the NBA on Saturday:
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Brooklyn Nets unveil black and white logo (The Associated Press)

NEW YORK (AP) The Brooklyn Nets are open for business. The team’s formal attire will be black and white.
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Fan’s Take: Should the New York Knicks Trade Carmelo Anthony? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

After falling to the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2012 NBA Playoffs, serious changes have to come to the New York Knicks. Some fans and even some analysts have suggested that trading Carmelo Anthony is the only thing that can save the franchise.
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Xavier University Legends – NBA Edition: Fan’s Analysis (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Xavier University has one of the most successful men’s basketball programs in recent NCAA history, including a total of 23 Tournament appearances and a run to the Sweet 16 in 2012. Since 2001 Xavier has made the NCAA Tournament every year except for 2005.
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Sleepless Grizzlies try to shake off blown lead (The Associated Press)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies have a hangover so bad sleep was almost impossible, and they can only hope two days can help them shake the sick feeling of blowing a 27-point lead right along with home-court advantage to open the playoffs.
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Finally, a Brooklyn Nets logo haircut for us all to get (Ball Don’t Lie)

I know what you’re thinking: It seems like FOREVER since the Brooklyn Nets released their official, Jay-Z-designed logo , and yet we still haven’t seen any sort of follicular representation of it that we can all go into our local barbershop and get. People in San Antonio can get Michael Jordan’s face on their head [...]

The Utah Jazz? Gone till November (Ball Don’t Lie)

The Utah Jazz couldn’t even take a game in the team’s opening-round series with the San Antonio Spurs. It took a furious rally in the fourth quarter of Game 4 for the Jazz to even lose a game by single digits ; they lost the four games by an average of 16 points. The [...]

Mavs: NBA title to sweep, offseason with questions (The Associated Press)

DALLAS (AP) The Dallas Mavericks never seemed as though they were really defending an NBA title. It certainly wasn’t the same team that raised the trophy a year ago.
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Report: Magic’s Anderson to receive Most Impoved award (The SportsXchange)

Orlando Magic power forward Ryan Anderson reportedly will be announced Friday as the recipient of the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award.
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NBA: Stoudemire practices with Knicks (The SportsXchange)

Forward Amare Stoudemire practiced with the New York Knicks on Friday for the first time since suffering lacerations on his left hand after Game 2 on Monday.
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Beleaguered Bulls try to move on without Rose (The Associated Press)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Chicago Bulls took flight for Philadelphia without both a series lead and superstar guard Derrick Rose.
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Nets GM confident G Deron Williams will stay (The Associated Press)

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Nets general manager Bill King believes All-Star point guard Deron Williams will join the team in its new home in Brooklyn after exploring free agency this summer.
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Nets Minority Owner Jay-Z Helps Give Team New Look: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

On April, 23, 2012, the New Jersey Nets played their last home game of the 2011-12 season, losing to the Philadelphia 76ers 105-87. Not only was it their final game of the year, but it was also their last game in New Jersey. The Nets finished with a 22-44 record, marking their fifth straight losing [...]

Nets switch color, logo for move to Brooklyn (AFP)

Revealing a new black-and-white color scheme and logo brand designed by rapper and team part-owner Jay-Z, the NBA’s New Jersey Nets changed their identity to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday.
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Favors trade paying off for playoff-bound Jazz (The Associated Press)

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Mark Eaton still holds the NBA’s single-season shot-blocking record and he had powerful dunks to match. Yet, there are times the retired Jazz defender sits in awe watching Utah second-year pro Derrick Favors.
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Los Angeles Lakers’ Playoff History as Number Three Seed: Fan Breakdown (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

On Sunday (April 29) the Los Angeles Lakers will play the first game of their series with the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Playoffs. The Lakers finished their 2011 run in the NBA Playoffs rather abruptly, getting swept by the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Semifinals. This time around the Lakers will look to [...]

Deron Williams wants new deal before Olympics (The Associated Press)

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) All-Star point guard Deron Williams wants to have a new contract before the Olympics start in late July.
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Uzoh has triple-double as Raptors rout Nets (The Associated Press)

TORONTO (AP) On a night when the only thing worth winning was a few extra ping-pong balls for the NBA draft lottery, the Nets wrapped up their New Jersey years with barely a whimper.
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With eyes on lottery, Warriors fans cheer losing play (The SportsXchange)

Golden State Warriors fans have proven over the years to be among the most loyal in the NBA.
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Metta World Peace suspended for seven games following his hit on James Harden (Ball Don’t Lie)

With the Los Angeles Lakers given three days off between Sunday afternoon’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder and the team’s season finale in Sacramento on Thursday night, the NBA could afford to take its time in determining just how long to suspend Metta World Peace for, following his frightening elbow to the head [...]

Christie says good riddance to Brooklyn-bound Nets (The Associated Press)

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) As the Nets prepared to say goodbye to New Jersey, Gov. Chris Christie bid the Brooklyn-bound NBA team good riddance.
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Nets’ 35-year run in NJ will end Monday vs. Sixers (The Associated Press)

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) For the past 45 years, Herb Turetzky has had the best seat in the house to watch the Nets play basketball.
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76ers Try to Earn Playoff Berth Instead of Backing In: A Fan’s Preview (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Philadelphia 76ers have seemingly been trying to forfeit a playoff berth for weeks. Yet all of a sudden, Sixers fans like myself are stunned to see a playoff berth within reach anyway. But it isn’t because of anything the Sixers have done, since they’re only sitting prettier because the Milwaukee Bucks lost two straight [...]

Stoudemire back in Knicks lineup (The Associated Press)

CLEVELAND (AP) The New York Knicks finally have their other All-Star forward back. Amare Stoudemire couldn’t be happier.
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76ers Facing Three Possible Scenarios: A Fan’s Look (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Philadelphia 76ers currently hold a 2.5 game lead over the Milwaukee Bucks for the final playoff spot. With four games to play, the 76ers have a pretty good chance of reaching that goal. They might also push the New York Knicks for the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference. The third alternative is to [...]

The 10-man rotation, starring Jimmy Butler’s new pet (Ball Don’t Lie)

A look around the league and the web that covers it. It’s also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren’t always listed in order of importance. That’s for you, dear reader, to figure out.
C : Jimmy Butler’s Twitter . Come join Bulls rookie Jimmy Butler as he takes you [...]

76ers Exposed in Loss to Magic: A Fan’s Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Doug Collins started Thaddeus Young for the express purpose of slowing down Orlando Magic sharpshooter Ryan Anderson. The strategy didn’t work at all. Anderson made 11 of his 16 field goals and finished with 26 points. While the 76ers did build a first-quarter lead, the Magic put up 40 in the second quarter and ran [...]

The Philadelphia 76ers Should Be Able to Beat Orlando Without Dwight Howard (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

As the struggles continue for the Philadelphia 76ers, their end schedule lightens up. That fact, however, hasn’t stopped them from incurring losses against teams like the Toronto Raptors and New Jersey Nets which is slightly worrisome heading into this week’s back-to-back-to-back.
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Garnett, Pierce don’t make trip to Charlotte (AP)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Boston Celtics stars Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce did not make the trip to Charlotte, N.C., and will not play in Sunday night’s game against the Bobcats.
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76ers Puzzle Not Only Their Fans, but the Whole Nation (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

On a beautiful spring-like February 25, 2012 day, nature gave Philadelphia a surprising occurrence on NBA All-Star weekend that to the poetic mind could represent a reality based foreshadow. A Feb. 24 storm system, which brought some heavy rain, left Philly with a jet stream disturbance which triggered a few bands of extremely heavy snow, [...]

Nets-76ers Preview (AP)

The Philadelphia 76ers got back on track earlier this week with a victory over the New Jersey Nets and now could continue their playoff push with another one.
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Gerald Wallace soars for huge put-back dunk, injures left leg on the landing (VIDEO) (Ball Don’t Lie)

You’d be forgiven if you weren’t glued to the flatscreen for Sunday’s square-off between the New Jersey Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers. The two teams are a combined 39-73, playing for little beyond ping-pong balls at this stage of the season; must-see Cavs rookie point guard Kyrie Irving sat out the game with a shoulder sprain; [...]

Williams’ double-double leads Nets over Wizards (PA SportsTicker)

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer
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Williams leads Nets over Wizards (AP)

The New Jersey Nets are finally showing signs of learning how to play as a team, now that the games don’t really count. Deron Williams had 19 points and 13 assists in fighting off the lingering effects of the flu, leading the New Jersey Nets to a 110-98 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday [...]

Karl Malone and Utah Jazz owner Greg Miller have kissed and made up (Ball Don’t Lie)

Remember back in February, when word leaked that Utah Jazz legend Karl Malone had to purchase a scalped ticket to see his former team play ? Well, either he paid for a scalped ticket or refused the team’s offer of a free seat. Either way, the game was the team’s first since the Jazz and [...]

Aldridge leads Blazers over the Nets 101-88 (AP)

The Trail Blazers have alternated wins and losses for the past 10 games, which is not exactly getting them to the playoffs. “We gotta figure it out,” guard Raymond Felton said about the team’s seesaw stretch. “We gotta figure out how to go on a roll for like five games.” But time is running out [...]

Lakers blow big lead, hold off Nets 91-87 (AP)

Kobe Bryant’s tiebreaking 3-pointer bounced off every available surface, pinballing around the rim and backboard while Staples Center held its collective breath. Yet the Lakers and Nets all seemed to know exactly where the ball would end up. Mostly because they know the guy who shot it. Bryant scored 24 points and rattled home that [...]

Nets let Deron Williams play ‘assistant GM,’ but it isn’t enough to keep him from free agency (Yahoo! Sports)

Since he was traded from the Jazz unexpectedly, Williams doesn’t want to hear about loyalty to a team that gambled big to land him.
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Nets sign Horner to 10-day contract (Yahoo! Sports)

Dennis Horner signed a 10-day contract with the New Jersey Nets, the team announced Friday. Horner was playing for the Springfield Armor of the D-League. The 6-9 forward appeared in five games earlier this season for the Nets. He scored four points in 16 minutes while with New…
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Kings sign Williams for rest of season (Yahoo! Sports)

The Sacramento Kings have extended Terrence Williams’ 10-day contract for the remainder of the season, the team announced Saturday. Williams is averaging 7.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists in four games with the Kings.
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Morrow, Williams lead Nets past Kings, 111-99 (AP)

One night after going scoreless in the New Jersey Nets’ close win, Anthony Morrow was looking to make amends. The veteran guard with the dangerous outside shot made six 3-pointers and scored 24 points to lead the Nets past the Sacramento Kings 111-99 on Saturday night for their season-high third straight victory.
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Nets rally from 19 down to beat Warriors (AP)

Gerald Wallace believes the future is bright for the New Jersey Nets, even if he might not be a part of it. That’s a decision Wallace will have to make this summer. For now, the 6-foot-7 forward is content trying to help the limping Nets salvage what they can from a disappointing season. Wallace scored [...]

Report suggests Paul Allen could sell the Trail Blazers. That’s … good? (Ball Don’t Lie)

A billionaire owner with money to burn, a local guy with a courtside seat that has presided over winners in the past … Portland Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen should be amongst the top owners in all of sports, right? So why is it that when news hit on Thursday afternoon of Allen’s rumored [...]

Nets lose two centers in game vs. Indiana Pacers (AP)

The New Jersey Nets lost two centers to injury in their game against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Nets starting center Shelden Williams left the game in the second quarter with an injured right eye and rookie backup Jordan Williams left in the third quarter after being hit in the head and developing concussion-type [...]

Winning moments rare for Wizards’ top pick Wall (PA SportsTicker)

By JOSEPH WHITE AP Sports Writer
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Millsap double-double leads weary Jazz over Nets (AP)

Fighting for one of the last playoffs spot in the Western Conference, the Utah Jazz couldn’t afford to be tired a day after losing a four-overtime game in Atlanta. Paul Millsap had 24 points and 13 rebounds, Al Jefferson added 19 points and eight rebounds and the Jazz shook off the disappointment and fatigue from [...]

Nets’ Lopez out at least 2 more weeks (Yahoo! Sports)

The New Jersey Nets haven’t gotten to see much of center Brook Lopez this season and that will continue to be the case for the next two weeks, the team said Friday. Lopez, who has been out of all but five games this season, will miss at least the next two weeks due to his…
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Williams’ double-double leads Nets over Bobcats (AP)

The New Jersey Nets needed a win, and woeful Charlotte Bobcats showed up at the right time. Deron Williams had 19 points and matched his season high with 14 assists and the Nets snapped a five-game losing streak with a 102-89 victory Saturday night. In a season where New Jersey (16-34) has struggled for wins, [...]

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