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2 years ago – via Josh Kosman, Brian Lewis @ New York Post

But as tensions between the US and Russia over Crimea grew, Putin in 2016 also began pressuring Prokhorov to sell the Nets, according to sources. That’s because Putin, especially during times of political turmoil, will test the loyalty of oligarchs with assets in the West to show they won’t get too close to the US or Europe, according to one source close to the situation.

2 years ago – via Josh Kosman, Brian Lewis @ New York Post

“Putin strongly suggested he sell the Nets,” the source said. And if Prokhorov refused, he risked losing his considerable assets in Russia. “You couldn’t be pro-Russian and own an NBA team,” another source who knows Prokhorov said.

5 years ago – via Twitter AlbertNahmad

Albert Nahmad: It’s a fun but difficult exercise to try to figure what Mikhail Prokhorov profited from his investment in the Nets and Barclay’s Center. I spent a few minutes on it, and here’s what I’ve been able to come up with:

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It’s a fun but difficult exercise to try to figure what Mikhail Prokhorov profited from his investment in the Nets and Barclay’s Center. I spent a few minutes on it, and here’s what I’ve been able to come up with: pic.twitter.com/de6mvKt8Ry

— Albert Nahmad (@AlbertNahmad) August 16, 2019

5 years ago – via Twitter AlbertNahmad

Albert Nahmad: It’s a fun but difficult exercise to try to figure what Mikhail Prokhorov profited from his investment in the Nets and Barclay’s Center. I spent a few minutes on it, and here’s what I’ve been able to come up with:

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It’s a fun but difficult exercise to try to figure what Mikhail Prokhorov profited from his investment in the Nets and Barclay’s Center. I spent a few minutes on it, and here’s what I’ve been able to come up with: pic.twitter.com/de6mvKt8Ry

— Albert Nahmad (@AlbertNahmad) August 16, 2019

6 years ago – via New York Post

This may be what Russian collusion looks like. Brooklyn Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov saw his stake in the team rise in value by 270 percent in just three years. His stake in 2015 appears to have been bought at an artificially low price. Forest City Enterprises in 2015 attempted to sell its 20 percent stake in the Brooklyn Nets, and the team’s controlling owner Prokhorov did not make it easy for it to find an outside buyer. He withheld financial information from prospective buyers, sources with direct knowledge of the deal said at the time.

6 years ago – via Twitter NetsDaily

Nets Daily: Mikhail Prokhorov has agreement in principle on two major asset sales that could provide him with $1.5 billion in cash: 49% of Nets and 6% of Rusal, world’s largest aluminum company. Neither has closed.

6 years ago – via New York Post

Three sources refuted a Forbes report that Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov had closed a deal to sell 49 percent of the team to Joe Tsai. But they confirmed the move is close, potentially in the next week or two.

6 years ago – via Twitter NYPost_Lewis

Brian Lewis: #Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov was on the so-called “Putin List” of 114 Russian politicians & 96 oligarchs. But nobody is expected to be sanctioned and it won’t impact team business or the Joe Tsai deal.

6 years ago – via New York Post

After NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed Joe Tsai’s deal to buy 49 percent of the Nets, team owner Mikhail Prokhorov said the e-commerce billionaire will be a fantastic partner and a boon for the entire league. “Just we are finishing the deal. I think Joe is a great partner and will help the game and help the NBA,” Prokhorov told The Post after watching his Nets pull out a come-from-behind 103-98 victory Tuesday night over the Wizards at Barclays Center.

6 years ago – via ESPN

Joseph Tsai, the executive vice chairman and co-founder of Chinese e-commerce goliath Alibaba, has reached an agreement in principle to purchase a 49 percent minority stake in the Brooklyn Nets that includes the option to acquire controlling interest of the NBA franchise in several years, league sources told ESPN.

6 years ago – via ESPN

The purchase price will be based upon a $2.3 billion valuation of the team, league sources said.

7 years ago – via New York Post

Mikhail Prokhorov is in talks with multiple suitors to sell the Brooklyn Nets — and he’s pushing for an eye-popping price tag. The Russian billionaire is demanding a valuation of around $2 billion for his money-losing NBA team — near the record-setting $2.2 billion price that the Houston Rockets fetched earlier this month, sources told The Post.

7 years ago – via New York Post

“They’re asking, but I don’t think he’s giving in,” one source close to the talks said of Prokhorov.

7 years ago – via Twitter NetsDaily

Nets Daily: Hearing that negotiations for sale of minority stake in Nets are active. Don’t know if imminent or who’s interested just that talks active.

7 years ago – via Twitter NetsDaily

Nets Daily: Re potential sale of minority stake, Alibaba co founder Joseph Tsai has twice denied interest, saying this time that reports are “false.”

7 years ago – via New York Post

Mikhail Prokhorov closer to selling Nets?

Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov is getting closer to selling the Brooklyn Nets, sources told The Post.

7 years ago – via New York Post

There are multiple suitors late in the process to buy a 49-percent stake in the struggling NBA team, along with the right to buy a larger stake and become the controlling owner in three years, sources told The Post. The sale does not include Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.

7 years ago – via New York Post

Prokhorov is seeking a better than $2 billion valuation for the team, sources said.

7 years ago – via NetsDaily

Despite a league-low payroll, the Nets lost $44.3 million last year, according to confidential league documents obtained by ESPN’s Zach Lowe. That’s the league’s second biggest loss, behind only the Pistons who lost $45.1 million. The Pistons’ losses were actually much greater. The Nets did not receive revenue-sharing money from the league and their profits from Barclays Center are not included in the analysis. The Pistons, on the other hand, lost $63.2 million before collecting revenue sharing last season, “the largest loss by a wide margin,” Lowe notes. Detroit doesn’t own its own arena, unlike the Nets.

7 years ago – via NetsDaily

The Nets, said the league source, have never made money in Brooklyn and didn’t make money their last years in New Jersey under Bruce Ratner and before that under the late Lewis Katz and Raymond Chambers. Ratner, in fact, ran up record debts financing the Nets losses. When he sold the team in 2010 to Mikhail Prokhorov, the team had $200 million debt, nearly identical to the team’s value at the time. Lowe notes that the materials he obtained did not discuss the profit-and-loss picture for teams like the Nets who own their own arena.

7 years ago – via Twitter NetsDaily

Nets Daily: More from Prokhorov spokesperson “Mikhail continues to be an enthusiastic supporter of the team and remains committed to the Nets.”

7 years ago – via Twitter NetsDaily

Nets Daily: Prokhorov spokesman: “We are not considering any proposals that preclude our ongoing participation in the Nets for years to come.”

7 years ago – via New York Post

Brooklyn Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov, while focused on selling a minority stake in the franchise, has warmed recently to the possibility of offering a controlling slice of the team, sources close to the situation said. The change of heart comes after the initial reaction to the minority stake sale was weak — and with interest in the Houston Rockets sale heating up, one source said. The Nets believe some of the suitors who look at the Rockets will also take an interest in them, sources said. “As word gets out about the new Nets process, some of the Rockets interest may spill over,” a source said.

7 years ago – via ESPN

Brooklyn Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov has told Russian media he’s selling a 49 percent stake in the NBA club. The Russian billionaire announced his intention to sell a minority stake in December, and now says “49 percent of the Brooklyn shares are up for sale,” in comments reported by R-Sport.

7 years ago – via ESPN

Mikhail Prokhorov to sell minority stake in Nets?

Ohm Youngmisuk: Mikhail Prokhorov reiterated he will remain majority owner of the Nets and said he is actively searching for a minority ownership partner to “strengthen” the team’s presence in New York. “I’m passionate about owning the Nets and our emerging sports and entertainment businesses, and will continue to look at growth opportunities,” Prokhorov said in a statement. “… I’m proud of the steps we’ve taken this year, including the opening of the world-class HSS Training Center and developing a new culture with GM Sean Marks and Head Coach Kenny Atkinson. I’m committed to the Nets and will remain the majority owner of the team.”

7 years ago – via NetsDaily

According to a Nets insider, the Russian oligarch would like to sell up to 49 percent of the Nets, but NOT the other assets held by Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment: Barclays Center, Nassau Coliseum, and the Brooklyn Paramount Theater. There’s no indication that Prokhorov has set any deadline for a sale or who might be interested.

7 years ago – via Twitter

Scott Soshnick: BREAKING: @BrooklynNets hire Allen & Co.’s Steve Greenberg to find local minority investor #sportsbiz #NBA

8 years ago – via NetsDaily

Mikhail Prokhorov’s Moscow-based spokesperson, Ellen Pinchuk, has reiterated the Nets owner’s position that he intends to hang on the team. “He has no plans to sell the team.” Pinchuk told the Post’s Page Six.

8 years ago – via NetsDaily

Other league sources say that both Prokhorov and his CEO, Dmitry Razumov, remain convinced they can turn the team around. Rumors of his intention to sell have risen and fallen over the last year. Prokhorov has said he’s willing to sell a piece of the team and arena, but there’s no indication of any active discussions. Prokhorov bought the remaining share of the team (20 percent) and Barclays Center (55 percent) as well as an 85 percent share in Nassau Coliseum from Bruce Ratner just before Christmas.

8 years ago – via Twitter NetsDaily

HoopsForum: Followed by two years of rumors that prokhorov is selling or gearing up to selling. Is this commitment to basketball. – Nets Daily: Well, those rumors are wrong, were wrong and the investment in training facility, DLeague should show you that

8 years ago – via Twitter ChrisMannixSI

Chris Mannix: Prokhorov says he has “no ideas to sell” the Nets. Says he is happy being 100% owner of the team. Says he has had offers for the team.

8 years ago – via Twitter TimBontemps

Tim Bontemps: Prokhorov: “I take full responsibility for the state of the team.”

8 years ago – via Twitter NetsDaily

Nets Daily: Source says the valuation of #Nets only, not arena, will be second only to Clippers. based on transaction. Clips sold for $2 billion.

9 years ago – via Twitter rodboone

Rod Boone: Mikhail Prokhorov reiterated he has no plans of selling controlling interest in #Nets.