NETS' LOPEZ GETS PHYSICAL

By FRED KERBER
July 4, 2008 - Brook Lopez figured the speed and the physical nature of the NBA game would represent the biggest adjustment from college. Judging on just three workout sessions at the Nets' summer league training camp, he figured right. "Really, the speed of the game, the physicality. You've got... MORE >

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LOPEZ, ANDERSON SIGN

AP The Nets have signed their two first-round draft picks, Brook Lopez and Ryan Anderson. 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...more >

Report: Duhon agrees to deal with Knicks

Chris Duhon verbally agreed to a deal with the New York Knicks on Friday, the point guard and his agent told The Sporting News....

Star point guard Paul, Hornets agree to new deal
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Chris Paul and the Hornets reached a contract agreement Thursday that could keep the All-Star point guard with the team for at least the next four seasons....

Reports: Arenas agrees to $111M deal with Wizards

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Gilbert Arenas has agreed to re-sign with the Washington Wizards for $111 million over six years, essentially taking millions less so that his team could have more financial flexibility, two newspapers reported Thursday....

Oklahoma City gets ready to rejoin major leagues
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Mayor Mick Cornett was in a conference room waiting for a meeting to get started when City Manager Jim Couch walked in and handed him a slip of paper with a single word on it: "Done."...

Seattle faces challenges to bring NBA back
SEATTLE (AP) -- As the SuperSonics pack for the move to Oklahoma City, basketball fans and city officials were hopeful about the provisions of the team's departure deal that could lead to a new NBA franchise in Seattle....

Magic sign No. 22 pick Courtney Lee
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- The Orlando Magic signed first-round draft pick Courtney Lee on Thursday....

Beasley catches elbow, leaves first Heat practice

MIAMI (AP) -- Michael Beasley's first official practice with the Miami Heat ended quickly....

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NETS KEEP FINE-TUNING; DIOP EXITS

By FRED KERBER
July 3, 2008 -
The Nets' roster picture is starting to come a little more in focus. While they officially signed their two first-round selections, 7-foot-0 Brook Lopez and 6-10 Ryan Anderson, to rookie...more >
NETS GO A-COURTIN'

By FRED KERBER
July 2, 2008 -
The Nets yesterday were finalizing their roster for the summer league in Orlando while taking the first steps of upgrading the team through free agency. "Today was the first salvo,"...more >
NETS LOOKIN' TO BE FREE-AGENT FORCE

By FRED KERBER
July 1, 2008 -
Owner Bruce Ratner spoke at the Nets' introductory press conference yesterday for draft picks Bruce Lopez, the 7-foot-0 Stanford center, Ryan Anderson, the 6-10 Cal power forward, and Chris...more >
APPLE OF HIS EYE

LEBRON TALKS OF NY LOVE IN OLYMPIC VISIT

By MARC BERMAN
July 1, 2008 -
During his tour of Manhattan, LeBron James had fun teasing Knicks and Nets fans yesterday about the prospect of playing in the Big Apple in 2010 when he becomes a free agent. When asked his...more >
NETS IMPRESSED BY CHARACTER OF PICKS

LOPEZ, ANDERSON, DOUGLAS-ROBERTS ADD MORE THAN TALENT

AP
June 30, 2008 -
When Nets president Rod Thorn introduced the team's three new draft picks today, he praised the trio as much for their reputations off the court as their ability on it. "You always look for...more >
THORN SAYS JEFFERSON NOT 'HAPPY'

By FRED KERBER
June 30, 2008 -
Richard Jefferson has checked in with the Nets. He is not amused. Jefferson, traded to Milwaukee for promising 7-footer Yi Jianlian and veteran Bobby Simmons, responded via text message to Nets...more >
NETS HAPPY WITH MOVES

By FRED KERBER
June 28, 2008 -
Size. Check. Shooting. Check. Depth and scoring. Check. Some cap relief in the future, specifically 2010. Check. The Nets are nowhere near a finished product, but in one draft night containing a...more >
EYES ON BROOKLYN

JERSEY CLEARS ROOM FOR LEBRON IN 2010

By PETER VECSEY
June 27, 2008 -
HORDES of Knicks fans - only recently slightly upgraded from comatose - scurried back into their custom-made trauma units as a result of yesterday's events . . . but not before venting...more >
NETS SNARE LOPEZ WITH NO. 10 PICK

By FRED KERBER
June 27, 2008 -
The Nets took a twin from Stanford. And nobody was complaining. Hours after trading for 7-foot perimeter power forward Yi Jianlian, the Nets landed the No. 1-rated center in the draft when they...more >
BUCKS GET RICH

THORN SHIPS JEFFERSON

By FRED KERBER
June 27, 2008 -
On draft night 2001, the Nets pulled off a deal that helped them to two straight NBA Finals. Last night, seven years later, the Nets dealt away the centerpiece of that trade, Richard Jefferson, the...more >

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