March 2016 Brooklyn Nets Wiretap

Mikhail Prokhorov Looking To Sell Minority Stake In Nets To Local Investor

Nov 30, 2016 4:20 PM

Mikhail Prokhorov said he’s hired Allen & Co. to find a local minority investor for the Brooklyn Nets.

Prokhorov in a statement didn’t say how much of the team he’s looking to sell.

“My goal in seeking a local minority partner is to further strengthen the team’s New York presence in order to expand upon our business and community relationships,” he said. “I’m committed to the Nets and will remain the majority owner of the team.”

Prokhorov consolidated ownership of the team and its arena, Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The purchase from Bruce Ratner’s Forest City Enterprises Inc. valued the team at $875 million and the arena at $825 million, including debt.

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Anthony Bennett, Chris McCullough Assigned By Nets To D-League

Nov 27, 2016 7:07 PM

Anthony Bennett and Chris McCullough have been assigned to the Long Island Nets, Brooklyn’s NBA Development League affiliate. 

McCullough has appeared in three games while on assignment with Long Island this season, recording averages of 18.3 points and 5.7 rebounds in 27.9 minutes per game. In his latest effort for the LI Nets on November 23 against Canton, McCullough totaled 21 points, four rebounds, two assists and three steals in 34 minutes. In seven games with Brooklyn this season, McCullough has averaged 3.4 points and 1.9 rebounds in 6.0 minutes per contest.

Bennett’s assignment is his first with Long Island. In 10 games with Brooklyn this season, Bennett has averaged 5.3 points and 2.6 rebounds in 10.3 minutes per game.

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Nets Release Greivis Vasquez, Sign Yogi Ferrell

Nov 9, 2016 1:38 PM

The Brooklyn Nets will release Greivis Vasquez, who needs to undergo ankle surgery.

Brooklyn will sign Yogi Ferrell.

Ferrell was a final cut by the Nets and had been preparing to play for their D-League affiliate.

Adrian Wojnarowski/The Vertical

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Nets Could Be Open To Trading Brook Lopez Before Deadline

Nov 4, 2016 4:22 PM

The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly open to moving Brook Lopez before the trade deadline, according to rival executives.

Lopez is the Nets' most tradable asset and he is signed through the 17-18 season.

Lopez has dealt with foot issues in the past but he's been healthy more recently and the shorter length remaining on his contract decreases the risk for a rival team.

While the Nets aren't necessarily shopping Lopez, they are opportunistically listening to offers.

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Jeremy Lin Out Two Weeks With Hamstring Strain

Nov 4, 2016 10:43 AM

Jeremy Lin will miss at least the next two weeks with a strained left hamstring.

Lin suffered the injury on Wednesday.

Lin has played well so far this season, averaging 15 points and 6.2 assists per game.

The Nets were already thin at point guard before Lin's injury, as veterans Randy Foye (hamstring) and Greivis Vasquez (ankle) are also hurt. 

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