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Mikhail Prokhorov

In this July 12, 2012 file photo, Jason Kidd speaks during a news conference at the New York Knicks training facility in Tarrytown, N.Y. The New York Knicks say Kidd has decided to retire from the NBA after 19 seasons. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

Nets hire Jason Kidd as coach

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(AP) - The Brooklyn Nets have hired Jason Kidd as their coach, bringing the former star back to the franchise...
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How Jay-Z makes the Brooklyn Nets hip

Todd Johnson
theGRIO REPORT - How he's been able to improve the 'image' of Nets franchise is a little more obvious to hoops and hip-hop fans..
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Russian billionaire wins Internet fame with rap

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MOSCOW (AP) - Prokhorov, who shares ownership of the New Jersey Nets basketball team with United States rapper Jay-Z, took to the microphone on a Russian television show two weeks ago.
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NJ Nets owner challenges Putin for presidency

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MOSCOW (AP) - After a week of surprising challenges to his authority, Vladimir Putin faces a new one from one of Russia's richest and most glamorous figures...
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New Jersey Nets see themselves as globe-trotters

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LONDON (AP) - Owned by a Russian, awaiting two games in London and preparing for a move to New York, the New Jersey Nets have the look of globe-trotters...
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Carmelo Anthony says Nets meeting is 'news to me'

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LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Nuggets have looked into trading Anthony since he declined to sign a three-year contract extension worth nearly $65 million this season...
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