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New Jersey Nets stories: 75 news summaries

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 Ex-NBA Star Cops Plea 
 in 2002 Shooting 

Jayson Williams averts retrial, expected to serve 18 months

Nov 19, 09 12:09 PM CST
(Newser) - Former New Jersey Net Jayson Williams has agreed to a plea bargain in the 2002 shooting death of a limo driver and the subsequent attempt to cover up his involvement. Under the deal, he will plead guilty tomorrow to aggravated assault, receive a sentence of 3 years, and serve a... More »

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NBA • basketball • New Jersey Nets • manslaughter • plea bargain • shooting • criminal charges • Jayson Williams • cover-up • Jayson Williams plea bargain

Russian Tycoon Makes Bid for NJ Nets

NBA team could be
first to go under
foreign ownership

Sep 22, 09 5:55 PM CDT
(Newser) - A Russian tycoon has made a bid for a controlling stake in the New Jersey Nets, in what could become the first instance of foreign ownership of an NBA club, Reuters reports. Mikhail Prokhorov, Russia’s richest man, said on his blog that his Onexmi group had offered to loan... More »

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Russia • NBA • basketball • New Jersey Nets • tycoon • commodity prices

 Third Time's a Charm 
 for Jay-Z, Rap's Cash King 

Mogul discusses business, music as release approaches

Jul 20, 09 1:15 PM CDT
(Newser) - As he comes full circle with the Sept. 11 release of The Blueprint 3, exactly 8 years after the original Blueprint, Jay-Z discusses his journey from the projects of Brooklyn to the top of Forbes’ Hip-Hop Cash King list with Billboard. “We—Usher, Justin... More »

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entertainment • entrepreneurs • New Jersey Nets • celebrity • Justin Timberlake • rapper • Beyonce • rap music • Def Jam • Usher • Jay-Z • Frank Sinatra • Marvin Gaye • Jay-ZTV • Blueprint 3

Obituary

NBA Mourns Pistons Great Chuck Daly

Hall of Famer, 78, succumbed to cancer,
a coach to the end

May 9, 09 2:24 PM CDT
(Newser) - The basketball world is mourning Hall of Famer Chuck Daly, who died today of pancreatic cancer at 78. Daly is best known as the coach of the “Bad Boy” Pistons teams and the original 1992 Olympic Dream Team. He’s the winningest coach in Detroit’s history, with 467... More »

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cancer • NBA • basketball • New Jersey Nets • Detroit Pistons • Orlando Magic • pancreatic cancer • Villanova Wildcats • Dream Team • Chuck Daly • Brendan Malone • Jay Wright

 'Suicidal' 
 Ex-NBA Star 
 Jayson Williams 
 Hospitalized 

He will undergo psychological evaluation

Apr 27, 09 12:19 PM CDT
(Newser) - Former NBA star Jayson Williams was hospitalized after acting "suicidal" and "violent," the New York Post reports. Police officers used "an electrical device" to subdue Williams, who had barricaded himself inside a New York hotel room. He was taken to a hospital for a psychological evaluation.... More »

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basketball • New Jersey Nets • hospital • Philadelphia 76ers • Jayson Williams

LeBron's In a New York
(or New Jersey) State of Mind

Cavs star knows Knicks, Nets ready to court him

Jul 1, 08 10:18 AM CDT
(Newser) - LeBron James knows how much Knicks fans would love to see him suit up in Madison Square Garden come 2010 or 2011, but the Cleveland star isn't committing to anything yet, writes ESPN. What he is saying might have New York coach Mike D'Antoni worried, though: LeBron's favorite borough is... More »

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NBA • basketball • LeBron James • Cleveland Cavaliers • New Jersey Nets • New York Knicks • free agent

 Celtics Beat Nets 105-94
 in Playoff Tune-Up

Boston prepares for first-round matchup with Atlanta

Apr 16, 08 10:21 PM CDT
(Newser) - Second-stringer Leon Powe scored a career-high 27 points, adding 11 rebounds for his sixth career double-double, and the Boston bench helped beat the New Jersey Nets 105-94 Wednesday night while the Celtics starters took it easy in their final tune-up before the playoffs. Tony Allen scored 18 for Boston, which... More »

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NBA • basketball • New Jersey Nets • Boston Celtics • Paul Pierce • Leon Powe

Jefferson Scores 28 to Lead Nets Over Bobcats

New Jersey finishes year with 7th straight winning home record

Apr 15, 08 10:06 PM CDT
(Newser) - 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... More »

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NBA • basketball • New Jersey Nets • Richard Jefferson • Charlotte Bobcats • Jason Richardson

Jefferson's 24 Help Nets Smother Bucks

Carter adds 21 as New Jersey wins for second time in eight games

Apr 13, 08 10:02 AM CDT
(Newser) - Richard Jefferson scored 24 points and Vince Carter added 21 as the New Jersey Nets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 111-98 last night. Bostjan Nachbar scored all 15 of his points in the second half for New Jersey, which won for only the second time in eight games. Jefferson, Nachbar, and... More »

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NBA • basketball • New Jersey Nets • Vince Carter • Milwaukee Bucks • Richard Jefferson • Devin Harris • Michael Redd • Bostjan Nachbar • John Hammond • Desmond Mason

Raptors End Nets' Playoff Chances

New Jersey missing the postseason for
first time since 2001

Apr 11, 08 10:08 PM CDT
(Newser) - Carlos Delfino scored 24 points, Chris Bosh had 21 and the Toronto Raptors eliminated New Jersey from playoff contention with a 112-85 victory Friday. Vince Carter had 21 points and Devin Harris added 19 for the Nets, who last missed the playoffs in the 2001 season. Philadelphia's loss to Indiana... More »

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NBA • Toronto Raptors • New Jersey Nets • Vince Carter • Chris Bosh • T.J. Ford • Andrea Bargnani • Devin Harris • Carlos Delfino

James Helps Cavs Rally Past Nets 104-83

LeBron flirts with triple-double in Cleveland victory

Apr 9, 08 9:59 PM CDT
(Newser) - 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. James was 11-of-21 from the field... More »

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NBA • basketball • LeBron James • Cleveland Cavaliers • New Jersey Nets

Nets Beat Raptors
to End Skid

Carter scores 32 to snap four-game losing streak

Apr 6, 08 1:06 AM CDT
(Newser) - Vince Carter scored 21 of his 32 points in the second half and the New Jersey Nets beat the struggling Toronto Raptors 99-90 last night, snapping a four-game losing streak and keeping their faint playoff hopes alive. Despite the win, the Nets' magic number for being eliminated from postseason contention... More »

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NBA • basketball • Toronto Raptors • New Jersey Nets • Vince Carter • Richard Jefferson • Devin Harris • Rasho Nesterovic

Pistons Win 4th Straight, Beat Desperate Nets

Detroit about to clinch No. 2 seed in East; NJ on verge of elimination

Apr 5, 08 12:08 AM CDT
(Newser) - Antonio McDyess scored 19 points, Rasheed Wallace added 17 points and eight rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons beat the New Jersey Nets, 106-87, tonight for their fourth straight victory. Both teams played without a key starter as Richard Hamilton (hip) sat out for Detroit, while Vince Carter (ankle) was sidelined... More »

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NBA • basketball • New Jersey Nets • Detroit Pistons • Richard Jefferson • Richard Hamilton • Rasheed Wallace • Antonio McDyess • Rodney Stuckey

Stojakovic Plays Hero for Hornets in Orlando

Williams wills Philly to win in NJ; Bucks topple Knicks in OT

Apr 1, 08 11:27 PM CDT
(Newser) - Sweet-shooting forward Peja Stojakovic had six points in the final minute to lead the Hornets past the Magic, 98-97. After star point guard Chris Paul missed two free throws with six seconds left, Orlando had a chance to win, but Keyon Dooling misfired on a would-be buzzer-beater. Also in pro... More »

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NBA • New Orleans Hornets • basketball • New Jersey Nets • Orlando Magic • Milwaukee Bucks • New York Knicks • Philadelphia 76ers • Chris Paul • Michael Redd • Peja Stojakovic • Keyon Dooling • Lou Williams

Stoudemire Helps Suns
Take Down Nets

Star's 16-point
third quarter sparks winning rally

Mar 30, 08 12:37 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Phoenix Suns may want Amaré Stoudemire to be involved in double technical fouls more often, after last night's 110-104 win over the New Jersey Nets, reports the Arizona Republic. Stoudemire and Vince Carter were called for technicals after getting mixed up in the third quarter. Stoudemire exploded afterward, scoring... More »

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NBA • basketball • Phoenix Suns • Leandro Barbosa • New Jersey Nets • Steve Nash • Amare Stoudemire • Vince Carter • Grant Hill

Backup Suns Shine Bright in Philly Win

Raptors top Knicks while Pacers beat Nets, cling to playoff life

Mar 28, 08 11:23 PM CDT
(Newser) - Phoenix got double-figures in scoring from five players, including 17 apiece from Leandro Barbosa and Boris Diaw off the bench, and defeated red-hot Philadelphia, 107-93, reports the Arizona Republic. The Suns played solid defense, forcing the Sixers, who had won seven of their last eight, to miss their first 13... More »

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NBA • basketball • Phoenix Suns • Leandro Barbosa • Toronto Raptors • New Jersey Nets • Indiana Pacers • Chris Bosh • New York Knicks • Philadelphia 76ers • Boris Diaw • Rasho Nesterovic

Ford, Bosh
Lead Raptors Past Pistons

Boone has big game for Nets, Crawford lifts Knicks in overtime

Mar 27, 08 4:09 AM CDT
(Newser) - TJ Ford celebrated his return to the starting lineup with 13 points and nine assists to help the Toronto Raptors beat the the Detroit Pistons 89-82 last night, reports the Associated Press. Chris Bosh also had 28 points as the Raptors won for just the fourth time in 15 games.... More »

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NBA • Miami Heat • Toronto Raptors • New Jersey Nets • Detroit Pistons • Indiana Pacers • Chris Bosh • New York Knicks • Chauncey Billups • Jamal Crawford • TJ Ford • Josh Boone • Devon Harris

Carter, Nets Down Knicks 106-91

New Jersey inches closer to the playoffs

Mar 25, 08 2:55 AM CDT
(Newser) - After losing three times to the moribund New York Knicks this season, the New Jersey Nets were finally able to beat their neighboring rivals in a visit to Madison Square Garden. The 106-91 victory moves the Nets to within one game of the Atlanta Hawks and the eighth and final... More »

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NBA • basketball • New Jersey Nets • Vince Carter • New York Knicks • Jamal Crawford

Hawks Hold Off Magic Down Stretch

Iguodala leads 76ers win, Bobcats end five-game skid

Mar 22, 08 11:29 PM CDT
(Newser) - Joe Johnson scored 34 points and Mike Bibby had 20 as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Orlando Magic 98-90 last night, reports the Orlando Sentinel. The Magic had a chance to catch the Hawks late when Bibby missed a shot with the Hawks up 93-90. Atlanta fought for the... More »

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NBA • Miami Heat • New Jersey Nets • Orlando Magic • Charlotte Bobcats • Jason Richardson • Philadelphia 76ers • Andre Iguodala • Atlanta Hawks • Gerald Wallace • Joe Johnson • Mike Bibby • Pro basketball

Cavs Stop Raptors, LeBron Hits Milestone

Nuggets outscore Nets while Grizzlies snap long road losing streak

Mar 22, 08 12:24 AM CDT
(Newser) - LeBron James scored 29 points and became the all-time leading scorer in Cavaliers franchise history in a 90-83 victory over potential first-round playoff opponent Toronto. Zydrunas Ilgauskas had 16 points, Devin Brown scored 14, and Damon Jones knocked down two crucial three-pointers early in the fourth for the Cavs, reports... More »

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NBA • Memphis Grizzlies • basketball • LeBron James • Cleveland Cavaliers • Toronto Raptors • New Jersey Nets • Denver Nuggets • Allen Iverson • Chris Bosh • New York Knicks • Zydrunas Ilgauskas • Mike Miller

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