The sale of the New Jersey Nets to Bruce Ratner, the wealthy Brooklyn developer is expected to be approved early next week.

"The sub-committee of owners unanimously agreed to recommend approval of the sale to the full Board of Governors," league spokesman Tim Frank said. "The necessary paperwork has been forwarded and the approval is expected to be completed by the middle of next week."

With a Brooklyn owner in place, will the rumors of moving to Brooklyn be fulfilled?