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Brooklyn Nets Unveil Black And White Logo Scheme

The Brooklyn Nets released their logos on Monday, which will feature a blake and white color scheme.

The concept pays homage to the old New York subway signage system.

"We've been waiting a long time for this," CEO Brett Yormark said. "The Brooklyn Nets are finally part of the conversation."

The Nets will have two primary logos, one with a shield and the name "NETS" accompanied by the letter "B" inside a basketball and "BROOKLYN" underneath. The second features the letter "B" inside a basketball wrapped around "BROOKLYN NEW YORK."

The Nets will unveil their new uniforms sometime in the fall. 

Via Mike Mazzeo/ESPN

Williams' Top Priority Will Be To Put Himself In Winning Situation

Deron Williams said putting himself in the best opportunity to win will be his top priority in free agency.

“I want to win, that’s first and foremost,’’ said Williams. “So I’m going to go where I feel we have the best chance to win. I know we might not win a championship in the first year or two, but hopefully, (the place I go) has the chances of building something special, and has flexibility — just somewhere where I believe they’re headed in the right direction.’’

Williams will consider re-signing with the Nets ahead of their move to Brooklyn.

“I’m still looking at all the possibilities here,’’ he said. “I went to the arena a couple days ago and saw how it was, and it’s going to be an exciting arena. It’s going to be a great place to play. And I’ve always been confident in this organization. Even though I was opting out I always said that doesn’t mean I’m not re-signing with the Nets; and that still remains the same.’’

Training for Team USA begins July 6 while free agency starts on July 1. Williams hopes to make his decision by the time he leaves.

Via Colin Stephenson/Star-Ledger

Lopez Prefers To Remain With Nets

Brook Lopez's preference is to remain with the Nets as he enters restricted free agency.

Lopez missed most of the season due to injury while also being included in Dwight Howard trade rumors.

“This is really the place I want to be,” he said. “I was drafted here ... I love being a Net. It's the only thing I know. I like everyone in the organization. I have good friends here. I've enjoyed my time in this area, and would have no objections at all to continuing to be here.”

Via Roderick Boone/Newsday

Gerald Wallace Likely To Opt Out

Gerald Wallace has a player option worth $9.5 million for the 12-13 season, but he suggested that he plans to opt out to sign a four or five-year deal.

Wallace said the idea of playing in Brooklyn is appealing.

“It does,” Wallace said. “I was a part of Charlotte [Bobcats] when they first got started. Just the buzz and the atmosphere from the community around that was amazing. Brooklyn has never had a team. I can just imagine how excited and all of the buzz that's going to be around that situation."

The Nets acquired Wallace in exchange for their 2012 first round pick (top-3 protected), along with Mehmet Okur and Shawne Williams.

Via Roderick Boone/Newsday

Williams To Make Decisions Before Olympics

The Nets enter an offseason with the all-important question of whether Deron Williams will re-sign with the franchise as a free agent.

Williams will make his decision before late July when the Olympics' activities begin.

"I don't want to play in the Olympics without a contract," said Williams.

Williams is also expected to be pursued by the Mavericks. Williams was coy when asked about their potential interest this summer.

"I don't know why everybody just throws Dallas out there like they've heard something from me," he said. "I don't know."

Williams remains interested in making the move with the Nets to Brooklyn.

"Yeah, definitely, it would be great to be a part of that first game, that first team there," Williams said, "kind of start our own legacy in Brooklyn. So that's definitely enticing. That's definitely something I think about on a regular basis."

Via Roderick Boone/Newsday

Nets Close New Jersey-Era With 31-Point Loss

The Nets ended their tenure in New Jersey with a 98-67 loss to the Raptors.

The loss improves the Nets' chances in the lottery.

Ed Davis scored a career-high 24 points for the Raptors, who ended a four-game losing streak.

Gerald Green scored 10 points as he enters free agency.

Via AP

Nets Sign Armon Johnson For Remainder Of Season

The New Jersey Nets have signed guard Armon Johnson for the remainder of the season.

Johnson, who signed a 10-day contract with the Nets on April 9, has played in five games, averaging 4.4 points in nine minutes per game. The 6-3 Nevada product has scored a season-high six points three times, most recently vs. New York on 4/18.

Via RealGM Staff Report

Barclays, MSG Express Interest In Hosting Future All-Star Game

The NBA said on Thursday that both Madison Square Garden and the Barclays Center have expressed interest in hosting an upcoming All-Star Game.

The Nets will move into the Barclays Center in Brooklyn to begin the 12-13 season.

The New York area last hosted an All-Star Game in 1998.

Via Houston Chronicle

Celtics Were Close To Trading Ray Allen To Grizzlies For Mayo

The Celtics had a deal with the Grizzlies at the deadline that would have centered around Ray Allen for O.J. Mayo and a draft pick.

Doc Rivers went so far as to tell Allen that he had been traded, but called again 20 minutes later to say the deal had fallen apart.

League sources say Danny Ainge was also working on a Paul Pierce to New Jersey trade for Mehmet Okur and a lottery pick.

Via Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

NBA BOG Officially Approves Nets' Move To Brooklyn

The NBA's Board of Governors unanimously voted to approve the Nets move from New Jersey to Brooklyn.

They also approved a change of their name to the Brooklyn Nets.

Via Colin Stephenson/Star-Ledger

New Jersey Nets Archives

Nets Sign Armon Johnson To 10-Day Contract

In six games with the Stampede, Armon Johnson averaged 11.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 6.8 assists in 27 minutes.

Nets To Shut Down Lopez For Remainder Of Season

Brook Lopez played in only five games during the 11-12 season.

Magic Threatened To Trade Howard To Lakers

Dwight Howard was reportedly adamant about only wanting to be traded to the Nets.

Nets Improving During West Coast Road Trip

The Nets have successfully factored in Gerald Wallace and have been highly competitive on their West Coast road trip.

Williams Ready For Free Agency

The Nets have given Deron Williams significant influence over the roster.
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