Former NBA player Ron Mercer surrendered to police on Wednesday to face a misdemeanor assault charge stemming from a scuffle in a strip club in April, police said.
Police said Mercer's friend, 34-year-old Robert Edward Johnson, was also charged with felony aggravated assault for stabbing a bouncer at the club in the same incident.
The pair got into a verbal argument with a dancer at Anthony's Show Place on April 21 and were asked to leave by the security guard, Keith Battle.
A fight broke out among the three men and Johnson admitted to police that he stabbed the bouncer in the right side and shoulder with a knife. Battle was not seriously hurt.
Another bouncer, William Beels Jr., was punched in the face by Mercer, police said.
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Jul 24, 2007 11:18 AM EST
The Nets want to make at least one more move to secure a combo guard.
Rod Thorn said it is possible free agent Eddie House could return.
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New Jersey Nets Head Coach Lawrence Frank has signed a multi-year extension, Nets President Rod Thorn announced today. As per club policy, terms of the contract were not announced.
“We are pleased to announce this contract extension, which will keep Lawrence on the Nets sidelines for the foreseeable future,” said Thorn. “Lawrence has done an outstanding job, and we feel confident that he will continue to provide the leadership so invaluable to the success of our team in the future."
“Lawrence is a terrific coach and one of the hardest working people I’ve been around,” said Nets principal owner Bruce Ratner. “His energy, leadership and detailed approach have played a huge part in making us a successful team. Without a doubt, Lawrence is the right coach to lead us for years to come.”
“I would like to thank principal owner Bruce Ratner and the other Net owners, President Rod Thorn, and GM Ed Stefanski for this contract extension,” said Frank. “I am truly fortunate for the support from this first class organization. I would also like to express my appreciation to our coaching staff and players for their effort, sacrifice, and dedication over the past three and a half seasons. I look forward to continuing and improving upon the winning tradition of Nets Basketball.”
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Nets Jul 2007 Archive
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The Star-Ledger | Jul 21, 2007
The Nets will announce Monday that they have added two seasons to coach Lawrence Frank's contract.
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New York Post | Jul 20, 2007
The Nets are expected to announce, perhaps as soon as today, a two-year extension for Lawrence Frank, the New York Post is reporting.
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New York Post | Jul 20, 2007
Lamar Odom would have gone to New Jersey, Richard Jefferson to Charlotte, and Gerald Wallace to the Lakers in a proposed trade which recently fell through
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Bergen Record | Jul 19, 2007
Sean Williams had more fouls than rebounds and blocks combined in last week's Orlando summer league.
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New York Post | Jul 18, 2007
Jamaal Magloire believes he will bring the toughness that the New Jersey Nets need.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jul 17, 2007
The New Jersey Nets have signed free agent forward/center Jamaal Magloire, Nets President Rod Thorn announced today.
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New York Daily News | Jul 16, 2007
According to sources, the Nets would have sent Richard Jefferson, Nenad Krstic and Jason Collins to the Pacers for Jermaine O'Neal.
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New York Daily News | Jul 15, 2007
After losing Mikki Moore and signing Jamaal Magloire, it seems as though the New Jersey Nets might still be in the market for another big man.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jul 14, 2007
The New Jersey Nets have requested waivers on guard Hassan Adams, Nets President Rod Thorn announced today.
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New York Post | Jul 14, 2007
Jamaal Magloire last night agreed to a one-year deal with the Nets shortly after Mikki Moore decided to sign with the Sacramento Kings
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RealGM Staff Report | Jul 13, 2007
The New Jersey Nets have requested waivers on forward Clifford Robinson, Nets President Rod Thorn announced today.
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Press Release | Jul 13, 2007
The New Jersey Nets have re-signed free agent guard/forward Vince Carter to a new multi-year contract Nets President Rod Thorn announced today.
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Miami Herald | Jul 13, 2007
Mark Bartelstein, who represents Heat free agent James Posey, said the forward would likely sign with one of four teams: Cleveland, Golden State, New Orleans or New Jersey, the Miami Herald is reporting.
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Chicago Tribune | Jul 12, 2007
Nobody seems to want to set the market for the big men the Bulls are in the hunt for - Joe Smith, Chris Mihm and Mikki Moore - a holding pattern that has a limit.
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New York Post | Jul 12, 2007
As the Nets continue juggling the free-agent big-man puzzle with Jamaal Magloire emerging as their prime target, Vince Carter is expected to officially sign his new four-year contract worth nearly $62 million today with a press conference set for tomorrow.
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New York Post | Jul 11, 2007
Nets brass prepared met with free agent center Jamaal Magloire in Orlando last night to gauge his interest in New Jersey.
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North Jersey.com | Jul 11, 2007
Lawrence Frank already is the Nets' career NBA victories leader, and could challenge the franchise mark for wins after agreeing in principle on a two-year extension, league sources said.
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Newark Star-Ledger | Jul 10, 2007
Vince Carter will not be able to sign his $61.
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Globe And Mail | Jul 9, 2007
According to two league sources the team is expected to make an offer to Indiana Pacers big man Maceo Baston, a restricted free agent who could help Toronto shore up their rebounding and shot-blocking.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jul 9, 2007
The New Jersey Nets have signed first round draft pick Sean Williams, Nets President Rod Thorn announced today.
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New York Post | Jul 9, 2007
Mikki Moore and the New Jersey Nets have indicated a desire to keep their relationship going, according to the New York Post, but so far nothing much is happening.
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New York Post | Jul 9, 2007
As Mikki Moore, the Nets' free agent coming off a career season, continues touring interested teams after rejecting New Jersey's initial offer, first round pick Sean Williams makes his debut of sorts tonight.
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Memphis Commercial Appeal | Jul 9, 2007
Memphis continues to search for a big man on the free agent market, with general manager Chris Wallace meeting with New Jersey's Mikki Moore, and the agents for Orlando's Darko Milicic and Cleveland's Anderson Varejao, the Memphis Commercial Appeal is reporting.
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Daily Herald | Jul 6, 2007
Mikki Moore is expected to stop by the Berto Center on Friday, while Philadelphia’s Joe Smith met with the Bulls on Thursday, and the Los Angeles Lakers’ Chris Mihm is scheduled for Saturday.
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Deseret News | Jul 6, 2007
Before deciding where Derek Fisher will play, agent Mark Bartelstein said Fisher will continue to focus foremost on determining precisely where his daughter Tatum can receive the best care.
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Philadelphia Inquirer | Jul 6, 2007
The Sixers aren't pinning all their hopes on Joe Smith or Darko Milicic, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
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Chicago Tribune | Jul 6, 2007
Joe Smith flew into Chicago from Phoenix to meet with the Bulls coaching staff and GM John Paxson at the Berto Center on Thursday, the Chicago Tribune is reporting.
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The Newark Star-Ledger | Jul 1, 2007
Vince Carter will remain in New Jersey, signing a four-year, $61.8 million deal.
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New York Post | Jul 1, 2007
According to numerous NBA sources, the Nets and Pacers spoke Tuesday about a trade and put the basic components, including Richard Jefferson and Nenad Krstic, on the table.
