Whether he's simply lowering his sights or just conceding Mikhail Prokhorov's bid for the Nets changes things, Newark Mayor Cory Booker is now focusing on getting the Nets to Newark on a temporary basis. In his monthly radio show, Booker mixed his sports metaphors, saying an agreement to bring the Nets to Newark is on "the two-inch line". And if Brooklyn fails, "we have a chance to keep the team," he added.

• Newark Mayor Booker again cautious about permanent Nets move, enthusiastic about temporary one - Norman Oder - Atlantic Yards Report