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Jason Collins #98 of the Washington Wizards rebounds against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on April 17, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Wizards 95-92. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

NBA center Jason Collins: 'I'm black and I'm gay'

Todd Johnson
theGRIO REPORT - Jason Collins, a journeyman 12-year NBA veteran, has written an op-ed for 'Sports Illustrated' where he comes out as 'gay.' Collins is the first male athlete in the four major U.S. sports to come out as gay...
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Gerald Wallace #45 and Kris Humphries #43 of the New Jersey Nets look on from the bench in the closing minutes of their 105-87 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers at Prudential Center on April 23, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Chris Chambers/Getty Images)

Nets GM optimistic about revamped roster

Associated Press
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Brooklyn Nets general manager Billy King is optimistic about a revamped roster that will debut in the new Barclays Center...
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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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Jeremy Lin #17 of the New York Knicks drives against Jason Kidd #2 of the Dallas Mavericks at Madison Square Garden on February 19, 2012 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

Jason Kidd to join New York Knicks

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NEW YORK (AP) - NBA great Jason Kidd is leaving the Dallas Mavericks to sign with the New York Knicks, according to multiple reports late Thursday...
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Kris Humphries: 'I love who I am'

Kafi Drexel
theGRIO Q&A - As divorce proceedings heat up and get downright dirty in the press, the 6-foot-nine-inch baller is now remaining mum on the topic...
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In this Tuesday, June 19, 2012, photo, former NBA basketball star Jayson Williams, left, talks to Eddie Martinez, 29, while getting a haircut in a barber shop in Weehawken, N.J. Williams, who was recently released from prison, is trying to plug himself back into society. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Jayson Williams tries to put fatal shooting behind him

Dan Gelston, Associated Press
Weehawken, N.J. (AP) - After 26 months in jail, 44-year-old Jayson Williams is making changes for the better...
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Brooklyn Nets unveil black and white logo

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NEW YORK (AP) - The Brooklyn Nets are open for business. The team's formal attire will be black and white...
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NBA trade deadline: No deal for Dwight Howard

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(AP) - Dwight Howard agreed to stay in Orlando, but plenty of other big men were on the move Thursday before the NBA's trade deadline...
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Dwight Howard is 'LeBroning' his brand

Marcus Vanderberg
OPINION - If arguably the best player in the world saw a drastic decline in his popularity all over an hour-long TV special, what's in store for Dwight Howard's future?...
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Deron Williams scores Nets-record 57 in win

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CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (AP) - The 57 points are the most in the NBA this season and breaks the Nets' previous team record of 52 shared by Mike Newlin and Ray Williams...
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