New Jersey Nets president Rod Thorn watches during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game as the Washington Wizards beat the Nets 107-96 Friday, Feb. 20, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. AP Photo logo AP Photo 9 months ago

New Jersey Nets president Rod Thorn watches during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game as the Washington Wizards beat the Nets 107-96 Friday, Feb. 20, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J.

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  1. FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2009 photo, New Jersey Nets guard Chris Douglas-Roberts (17) is fouled by Washington Wizards center JaVale McGee (34) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Washington. Douglas-Roberts has been diagnosed with swine flu. In a statement issued late Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, Nets President Rod Thorn said Douglas-Roberts "has been treated accordingly for the illness, and the Nets have followed all precautionary measures as mandated by NBA guidelines."

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  1. New Jersey Nets guard Terrence Williams (8) drives to the basket in front of New York Knicks forward Danilo Gallinari, of Italy, during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Albany, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The Knicks won, 115-107.
  2. New Jersey Nets forward Sean Williams (51) defends against New York Knicks forward Danilo Gallinari, of Italy, during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Albany, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The Knicks won, 115-107.
  3. New Jersey Nets guard Chris Douglas-Roberts (17) defends against New York Knicks forward Wilson Chandler during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Albany, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The Knicks won, 115-107.
  4. New Jersey Nets center Brook Lopez (11) and New York Knicks forward David Lee (42) battle for the ball during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Albany, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The Knicks won, 115-107.
  5. New Jersey Nets forward Terence Williams, left, takes a shot over New York Knicks forward Wilson Chandler during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Albany, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  6. New Jersey Nets players Terrence Williams (8) and Sean Williams, right, battle for the ball with New York Knicks player Toney Douglas during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Albany, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  7. In this Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 photograph, New Jersey Nets' Chris Douglas-Roberts (17) dribbles the ball past Denver Nuggets' Anthony Carter (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in East Rutherford, N.J. Douglas-Roberts has been diagnosed with swine flu. In a statement issued late Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, Nets President Rod Thorn said Douglas-Roberts "has been treated accordingly for the illness, and the Nets have followed all precautionary measures as mandated by NBA guidelines."
  8. FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2009 photo, New Jersey Nets guard Chris Douglas-Roberts (17) is fouled by Washington Wizards center JaVale McGee (34) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Washington. Douglas-Roberts has been diagnosed with swine flu. In a statement issued late Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, Nets President Rod Thorn said Douglas-Roberts "has been treated accordingly for the illness, and the Nets have followed all precautionary measures as mandated by NBA guidelines."
  9. National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern speaks to media about the visiting exhibition game of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  10. National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern speaks to media about the visiting exhibition game of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  11. David Stern, commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), speaks during a press conference in Taipei on October 8, 2009 shortly before the start of a game. Denver Nuggets were to take on the Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly here in the first-ever NBA game played in Taiwan.
  12. David Stern (R), commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) attends a press conference with Taipei Mayor Hau Long-bin in Taipei on October 8, 2009 shortly before the start of a game. Denver Nuggets were to take on the Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly here in the first-ever NBA game played in Taiwan.
  13. David Stern (R), commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) holds a basketball with Taipei Mayor Hau Long-bin as they attend a press conference in Taipei on October 8, 2009 shortly before the start of a game. Denver Nuggets were to take on the Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly here in the first-ever NBA game played in Taiwan.
  14. National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern speaks to media about the visiting exhibition game of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.

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