The Nets and Devils are close to a deal to move the Nets to the Prudential Center in downtown Newark. The two teams will then ask Gov. Chris Christie to bless it...and waive a $7.5 million lease penalty for the Nets. Christie has reportedly told all parties he wants to see the agreement before making a decision. The 18,500-seat arena would be the Nets home until they move to Brooklyn, presumably in 2012.

• Deal to have NJ Nets play two years at Prudential Center days away from governor's desk - Dave D'Alessandro - Star-Ledger
• Netting Newark - Julian Garcia & Mitch Lawrence - New York Daily News
• Hot air engulfs Nets' next move - Peter Vecsey - New York Post
• The Nets are headed to Newark - Will Leitch - New York Magazine