Raphael Astrow

Raphi Astrow is from New York and has been following the Nets for a long time. He attends as many Nets games as he can and watches the ones he can’t on TV. He is studying Information Systems at Carnegie Mellon University.

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Andray Blatche Responds to Knicks’ Heckling

In the Nets’ final preseason game against the Knicks on Wednesday, Andray Blatche was heckled by the Knicks bench at times. Injured SF Iman Shumpert was apparently a ring leader for the heckling.…Read More

Bontemps on Nets Practice, Williams, Johnson

In today’s NY Post, Tim Bontemps had a few interesting observations. According to him, Deron Williams looked good and healthy in practice despite his recent ankle inflammation. Also, Joe Johnson…Read More

Nets Deciding: Should Humphries Always Start?

Third year Nets power forward Kris Humphries has struggled when defending against athletic forwards. Coach Avery Johnson told the press this week that his starting lineup is not set in stone. He also…Read More

Nets vs. Celtics Live Game Notes

Tonight, your Brooklyn Nets take on the Celtics in Boston’s preseason home opener. We will be posting our notes throughout the game. First quarter The Nets starting five tonight features no regular…Read More

Mark Cuban Fires Back at Deron Williams

As Jonah wrote about here, Deron Williams told reporters that Mark Cuban’s absence from a critical meeting during Williams’ free agency strongly swayed Williams to re-sign with Brooklyn. …Read More

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Kris Humphries Is Focused on Basketball

Nets PF Kris Humphries had to deal with many off-the-court distractions this past offseason. He had…Read More

Mark Cuban Buys Nets.com, Takes Shot at Nets?

It appears that Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, upset about missing out on acquiring Deron Williams this…Read More

Nets Media Day: Talk of Championship Title

Today was the Nets’ Media Day and many different Nets were talking about the possibility of winning…Read More

JAY-Z UNVEILS BROOKLYN NETS JERSEY AT CONCERT

At Jay-Z’s concert tonight, the Brooklyn Nets jerseys were officially revealed. At midnight,…Read More

Jay-Z Concert Preview: Release of Nets Jerseys

Tonight, Jay-Z will open the Barclays Center, having a long awaited concert before a sold out crowd,…Read More

Transcript of Mikhail Prokhorov’s Speech Today

[ Source: NYPost ] Ladies and gentelemen, For me, it’s a great honor to be here with you today.…Read More

Barclays Center Food Gets Rave Review

An article in today’s New York Times applauds the Barclays Center for offering a lot of local…Read More

CEO Brett Yormark: Barclays Center Meant to Be

Nets CEO Brett Yormark once said that constructing the Barclays Center the greatest achievement of his…Read More

Nets Link: Season Preview and Predictions

Today, Hoopsworld posted a nice preview of the Nets’ upcoming season. Five different writes weighed…Read More

Nets: Biographical Story on MarShon Brooks

Ben Couch of BrooklynNets.com wrote a very good, featured biographical story on MarShon Brooks today.…Read More

Barclays Center Transit Connection Is Open

A number of blog posts and homemade YouTube videos surfaced today as the Barclays Center’s transit…Read More

Hawks Waive Williams, Nets ’11 2nd Round Pick

The Hawks have waived former Nets PF Jordan Williams, after acquiring him in the Joe Johnson trade earlier…Read More

Dwight Howard Explains Trade Requests to Nets

On ESPN’s SportsCenter, Dwight Howard spoke to Ric Bucher about the Dwightmare: explaining his…Read More

Nets Sign F Mays, G Dennis, F Scott

The Nets finalized three minimum, non-guaranteed training camp contracts today, signing forwards James…Read More

Shaq: Knicks Still More Prominent Than Nets

Charles Barkley has already weighed in on the Nets offseason and compared it to the Knicks’ offseason.…Read More