Mikhail Prokhorov

Nets’ 35-Year Run In NJ Will End Monday

The New Jersey chapter will end for all practical purposes Monday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. It will be the Nets’ final home game before a move next season to Brooklyn and the new Barclays Center.

2012/04/22

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Prokhorov Coy On ‘Top Secret’ Williams Situation, Asks Nets Fans For Patience

Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov is ready to “throw down” for Deron Williams. He’s looking at you, Dallas.

2012/04/11

B&C Morning Show: Virtual ‘Boomer’ Voices Approval, Suzyn Catches A Chill And Prokhorov Issues A Challenge

Before Jerry Recco delivered his first update of the morning, we got a welcomed visit from virtual ‘Boomer.’

WFAN–2012/04/11

Mikhail Prokhorov (credit: Mike Stobe/Getty Images), Mark Cuban (credit: Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nets’ Prokhorov Jokes He’ll ‘Crush’ Mark Cuban In Kickboxing Match Over Deron Williams

Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov isn’t about to let All-Star point guard Deron Williams leave without a fight.

2012/04/10

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B&C Morning Show: Getting Putin

As you probably already know, we like to have some fun here on the B&C Morning Show from time to time. And far be it from us to be too grown-up for a little sexual innuendo.

WFAN–2012/03/16

B&C Morning Show: Thursday’s Podcast And Moment Of The Day

When Jerry Recco played a clip of Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov rapping on a sketch comedy show, hilarity ensued.

WFAN–2012/02/23

Nets Owner Mikhail Prokhorov Wants To Buy Russia Media Holding

It seems Prokhorov has made another, albeit less important decision.

WFAN–2011/12/14

Nets Owner Prokhorov To Challenge Putin In Russian Presidential Election

Mikhail Prokhorov: Nets owner, billionaire tycoon and… Russian presidential candidate?

WFAN–2011/12/12

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KHL Plane Tragedy ‘Devastating’ To Nets’ Avery Johnson

It was a tragedy felt well outside the hockey world. Nets coach Avery Johnson was in Russia when a Kontinental Hockey League team’s chartered jet crashed, killing 44 people.

WFAN–2011/09/14

Prokhorov Elected Russian Party Chief

New Jersey Nets basketball team owner Mikhail Prokhorov was confirmed Saturday as the new head of a Kremlin-friendly political party.

WFAN–2011/06/25

Will Nets-Knicks Become The New Dodgers-Giants?

Fans are noticing signs of a crosstown rivalry with the Knicks and Nets that they hope could echo the halcyon days when the Dodgers perennially battled the Giants for baseball’s National League pennant.

WFAN–2011/03/04

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Nets-Raptors Nearly Sold Out; NBA Hopes To Impress Europe

The NBA believes it can get to Europe someday, but in the meantime there’s building to do. The next phase comes this week, when the Nets and Raptors the play league’s first regular-season games in Europe.

WFAN–2011/03/03

NJ Globetrotters? Russian Owner Prokhorov Leads Nets To London

The Nets, who spent years playing in the shadow of the Big Apple and the Knicks, are on a mission to become the face of the league outside the United States, the team cheered for by millions of fans all over Europe, Asia and Africa.

WFAN–2011/03/01

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Keidel: A Team Grows Toward Brooklyn

Moral victories are incidental to most fans. But dealing for Deron Williams and his quick feet was no small feat. If he’s not as good as Carmelo Anthony, he’s close enough.

WFAN–2011/02/24