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October 22, 2009
NJ Nets warming to the idea of a move to the Prudential Center
The Star-Ledger
By Dave D'Alessandro
The Nets are considering playing their regular season home games at the Prudential Center in Newark while a new arena is being built for them in Brooklyn, several team officials said Wednesday night.
After drawing large crowds for two preseason games in Newark — including nearly 16,000 Wednesday for a game against the New York Knicks — the Nets are warming to the idea of spending a few years at the Prudential Center as long as they can get out of their lease at Meadowlands without having to pay an $8 million penalty.
A temporary move to Newark could happen as early as next season, said the officials, who asked not to be identified because they are not authorized to speak for the club.
NoLandGrab: And then the team could just stay in Newark, if the Brooklyn land grab doesn't pan out.
Posted by lumi at October 22, 2009 7:08 AM