After two days of reports that Bruce Ratner has talked with investors from as far away as Russia, the Nets issued a statement Wednesday that said simply "the Nets are not for sale". The team is willing to talk with investors, which it has done, unsuccessfully, since 2005: "Like most other sports franchises, we often receive inquiries from potential investors, which just confirms that the team is a valuable asset."
- Nets owner denies talks with foreign investors - George E. Jordan - Star-Ledger