KEYON'S IN, BOKIE'S OUT

nypost.com     Jul 22, 2008            

By FRED KERBER Posted: 3:49 am The Keyon Dooling deal is done. Bostjan Nachbar is done, period - he's leaving the Nets for Russia. As expected, the Nets and Magic yesterday finalized the deal to bring Dooling to New Jersey for a $3.3 million trade exception and cash. Dooling, 28, will serve as a combo guard, backing up both the point and shooting-guard positions. A career 6.8 scorer, Dooling averaged 8.1 points with Orlando last season. The deal was agreed upon last week and finalized yesterday through a conference call with the league. Dooling is to take his physical today. "Keyon brings versatility, experience and defense," said Net president Rod Thorn. "That he plays both guard positions is a plus and strengthens our depth." Meanwhile, Nachbar, the unrestricted free agent, accepted what he called a "once in a lifetime"... [read full story]                    

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Former Nets F Nachbar to sign with Russian squad

espn.go.com     Jul 21, 2008          

is the latest NBA player to choose the euro over the dollar. The so-called euro trend appears to be merely a blip on David Stern's radar. ESPN.com's John Hollinger asked Stern in June if the league was worried the rookie salary...                    

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Report: Nachbar headed to Russia

yesnetwork.com     Jul 21, 2008          

BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT (TICKER) — Former New Jersey Nets forward Bostjan Nachbar appears to be the latest NBA player to take his skills to another country. ESPN.com is reporting that Nachbar, who averaged 9.8 points per game for...                    

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NETS' NACHBAR LEAVING FOR RUSSIA

nypost.com     Jul 21, 2008          

While the Nets prepare to say hello to Keyon Dooling, they can officially say goodbye to one of the true good guys in their locker room in recent years, Boki Nachbar. The 6-9, 28-year-old forward has agreed to a three-year...                    

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Basketball’s Most Expensive Snackbar Opening in Russia

slamonline.com     Jul 22, 2008          

by Marcel Mutoni Bostjan Nachbar became the latest NBAer to gladly accept the boatloads of Euros that teams across the pond are willing to throw at players. Nachbar, as you might imagine, couldn’t believe how much those...                    

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DOOLING IN, NACHBAR OUT FOR NETS

nypost.com     Jul 22, 2008          

The Keyon Dooling deal is done. Bostjan Nachbar is done, period - he's leaving the Nets for Russia. As expected, the Nets and Magic yesterday finalized the deal to bring Dooling to New Jersey for a $3.3 million trade exception...                    

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