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Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov has not changed his mind on Carmelo Anthony, spokeswoman says

New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov has not changed his mind about the franchise's pursuit of Carmelo Anthony.The Russian told team executives last month to end drawn-out trade talks for the Denver Nuggets All-Star forward and nothing has changed with the NBA trading deadline a week away, his spokeswoman said Thursday.There were reports on Wednesday that the Nets and Nuggets had renewed talks about a deal for Anthony. However, Prokhorov spokeswoman Ellen Pinchuk said in an e-mail that the billionaire maintains his stance, despite the reports."Mikhail has not changed his mind," Pinchuk wrote.When asked if that meant Prokhorov does not want the Nets to reopen talks with Denver at this point, the spokeswoman said:"What I said is what I said," she insisted. "Not what you said."Prokhorov stunned NBA followers last month during a visit to New Jersey when he told the team to end trade talks for Anthony just a day before he was to have a sitdown with the player. At the time Prokhorov said ...

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    EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Russian tycoon Mikhail Prokhorov is probably going to have to wait a little longer before becoming the new owner of the New Jersey Nets ...

  2. Prokhorov will have a front-row seat as Nets try to win NBA's draft lottery

    NEW YORK (AP) — With their new owner sitting front row, the New Jersey Nets will have the best chance to win the NBA draft lottery.They could sure use the help.Mikha...

  3. Nets hire Jason Kidd as coach

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  4. New Jersey Nets see themselves as globe-trotters

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  5. Russian magnate owner of New Jersey Nets introduces hybrid car, to be called "Yo"

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  7. New Jersey Nets talking about a deal for Carmelo Anthony

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  9. New York Allowed to Seize Property for New Jersey Nets Stadium

    New York's top court ruled Tuesday that the state can use eminent domain to force homeowners and businesses to sell their properties for a massive development in Bro...

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  11. Duke's Mike Krzyzewski not interested in New Jersey Nets job

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  12. Former Dallas coach Avery Johnson says he has agreed to coach New Jersey Nets

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  1. Reports: Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov meets with Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony

    New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov met with Carmelo Anthony in Los Angeles on the same day a spokeswoman for the Russian billionaire said he had no plans to sit...

  2. New Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov says GM Kiki Vandeweghe won't be back

    NEW YORK (AP) — New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov says general manager Kiki Vandeweghe will be let go when his contract expires this summer."I wish him well," ...

  3. New Jersey Nets Owner Prokhorov Elected Russian Party Chief

    Russian tycoon and New Jersey Nets basketball team owner Mikhail Prokhorov was confirmed Saturday as the new head of a Kremlin-friendly political party.The 46-year-o...

  4. Russian Billionaire Prokhorov Announces Election Bid

    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 -- the billionaire own...

  5. Kidd to coach Nets

    Last week, Jason Kidd announced his retirement as a player in the NBA.Now, the 40-year-old 10-time All-Star is diving head-first into coaching.The Brooklyn Nets anno...

  6. NBA board of governors approves sale of New Jersey Nets to Russian billionaire Prokhorov

    NEW YORK (AP) — The first step in what the New Jersey Nets hope is a quick turnaround is in place.New owner Mikhail Prokhorov is eager to get started on the rest."Fo...

  7. Russian tycoon, ex-presidential hopeful Prokhorov founds own party

    Mikhail Prokhorov, a Russian tycoon who also contested the recent presidential election, has founded a political party.Prokhorov tweeted on Monday that the party wou...

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