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The Brian Lehrer Show

Nets Say Goodbye To New Jersey

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Dave D'Alessandro, sports columnist for The Star-Ledger, joins to discuss the Nets' last game in New Jersey, and help take calls from Nets fans. 

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New Jersey News

Nets Fall in Final NJ Home Game

Monday, April 23, 2012

The Philadelphia 76ers spoiled the Nets' final game in New Jersey with a 105-87 victory Monday night. For New Jersey fans it was a bittersweet game. In the fall, the NJ Nets will be re-billed the Brooklyn Nets and play in the yet to be completed Barclays Center.

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WNYC News

As New York Russians Prepare to Vote, Nets Owner is a Choice on the Ballot

Friday, March 02, 2012

Russians and Russian-Americans are casting their votes at two locations in New York City in an election Sunday that pits Russia's prime minister and former president against a slate of candidates, including the owner of the New Jersey Nets (soon to be the Brooklyn Nets).

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WNYC News Blog

New Nets Announcer Reveals Signature Catch Phrase

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

When the New Jersey Nets move to Brooklyn's Barclays Center next season, they'll have one of borough's own baritones giving the play-by-play.

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WNYC News Blog

Look | Nets Audition for a New Voice

Friday, September 30, 2011

The Nets may be moving to Brooklyn next fall, but they've already started the hunt for a new public-address announcer — preferably one who is from Brooklyn. Dozens of people turned out to try out for the announcer's job on Friday. The NBA team said they are looking for someone with a booming, dynamic voice.

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WNYC News

Ratner Abandons 10-Year Timeline for Atlantic Yards

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Developer Bruce Ratner said Tuesday morning what many of his critics and even some of his associates have been saying for years: there is no way the entire Atlantic Yards project will be done in 10 years.

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The Brian Lehrer Show

Naming the Nets

Monday, August 16, 2010

Will the Nets keep their promise and put "Brooklyn" in their name when they move to their new arena?  Matthew Schuerman, WNYC Radio reporter, gives us an update.

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WNYC News

Nets to Change Name, and May Not Use 'Brooklyn'

Thursday, August 12, 2010

A team spokesman confirms that the team submitted an application to change its name. But the spokesman wouldn’t specify what the desired name would be or whether it would use “Brooklyn” or “New York” as the geographic name.

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The Brian Lehrer Show

An Offer He Can't Refuse: Your Pitch to Lebron James

Friday, July 02, 2010

Mayor Bloomberg is pushing the Knicks; Jay Z is hyping the Nets. Now it's your turn! Free agency started yesterday, and both New York teams are courting basketball superstar LeBron James to come to the NYC area. It's the biggest moment in the history of NBA free agency, and both teams think this is their ticket back to bball glory. Knicks fans, Nets fans: state your case!

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