Suns Beat Nets in Wild Shootout, 161-157
449 DiggsSteve Nash scored nine of his career-high 42 points in the second overtime and Boris Diaw hit a go-ahead shot in the lane with 14 seconds left to lead the Phoenix Suns to their eighth straight victory, a 161-157 decision over the New Jersey Nets on Thursday night. Read story
By zaibatsu on Dec 7, 2006. 74 Comment(s)
NBA: Jason Kidd Fined $20K for Calling Officials "Three Blind Mice"
426 DiggsJason Kidd was fined $20,000 by the NBA on Wednesday for a postgame rant in which he referred to officials Jim Clark, Tom Washington and Eric Lewis as "three blind mice." The New Jersey Nets' star was angry about the officiating during a 92-91 loss at Detroit on Tuesday night. NBA executive vice president Stu Jackson handed down the fine. Read story
By supernova17 on Dec 27, 2006. 65 Comment(s)
New Jersey Nets Sold to a Russian Billionaire
335 DiggsNBA approves sale of New Jersey Nets to a Russian billionaire, Mikhail Prokhorov. The Nets hope Prokhorov's wealth -- estimated at $9.5 billion through his banking and metals businesses -- will be used to help them bounce back from a 12-70 finish that included an NBA-worst, 18-game losing streak to open the season. Read story
By DevilToo on May 12, 2010. 40 Comment(s)
Innovative Marketing 101: NJ Nets Promise To Do Fans Taxes
284 DiggsNets are the worst team in the NBA and are having trouble convincing fans to come to games. So Roni Deutch Tax Center will provide all New Jersey residents who attend the Nets game on Friday, March 5 with preparation of a free state tax return. Wow. Read story
By anklesnap on Mar 4, 2010. 19 Comment(s)
Nets dealing Jefferson to Bucks for Yi
262 DiggsThe Milwaukee Bucks have agreed in principle to trade Yi Jianlian to the New Jersey Nets for Richard Jefferson, two league sources told SI.com. Read story
By Odenized on Jun 26, 2008. 35 Comment(s)
Russian Billionaire Confirms $700M Bid for New Jersey Nets
214 DiggsRussia's richest man, Mikhail Prokhorov, has made a takeover bid for the New Jersey Nets, the tycoon confirmed on his blog on Tuesday. Prokhorov, a former nickel mining baron, boasts that if his move is successful, it would be the first time a National Basketball Association club would come under foreign control. Read story
By MarioRocks on Sep 23, 2009. 65 Comment(s)
NBA to Partner In Designing and Managing Arenas in China
213 DiggsThe NBA has formed a joint venture with Anschutz Entertainment Group to design and develop about 12 multipurpose arenas in major Chinese cities. The project was announced Sunday at the O2 Arena in London, where the New Jersey Nets and Miami Heat played a preseason game. AEG runs the O2, and the venture will be equally owned by the two parties. Read story
By jaybol on Oct 12, 2008. 15 Comment(s)
New Jersey Nets Ban Gambling on Team Flights
196 DiggsYou just had to figure that after the Arenas-Crittenton locker room gun scandal over a gambling debt from a game of poker, that there would be a ripple effect towards tighter league control on player gambling. Read story
By rwbrinso on Jan 8, 2010. 23 Comment(s)
Nets Fans Argue with CEO on Verge of Futility Record
184 DiggsCurrently sitting at 7-63 with 12 games left, the New Jersey Nets are en route to breaking the record for the worst team in NBA History! So you’ll have to excuse what is left of the New Jersey Nets fans for any ‘questionable’ behavior they might display at this point in the season. Read story
By HeDiggMe on Mar 24, 2010. 4 Comment(s)
NETS End Losing Streak, Still Terrible At 1-18
173 DiggsThe 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. Read story
By spiderman0505 on Dec 4, 2009. 20 Comment(s)