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The Nets ended their dreadful eight-game losing streak with a dominating win over the Chicago Bulls. On the eve of the long awaited return of Brook Lopez, the Nets made a statement against one of the top teams in basketball. Derrick Rose was out because
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Okur has dealt with a sore lower back for a while now. He last played on Jan. 25. (Updated 02/18/2012) Back - Out until at leas
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He had an epidural on his back last week, but there is no timetable for his return. The Nets face the Bulls on Saturday. (Updated
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The Orlando Magic have got to be worried that the face of their franchise is getting ready to pack his things and leave, much like a certain big man did after the 1995-96 season. Howard seems upset, borderline unhappy, in Orlando at this point, which doe
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The San Antonio Spurs (18-9) return to action tonight as they make their way to New Jersey to the face the Nets on the third game of the Rodeo Road Trip (2-0). The Spurs have used a six-game winning streak to make their road record (5-8) look more promis
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Okur visited a doctor on Monday, but the Nets did not reveal the procedure he
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.NETS players Deron Williams, Kris Humphries, DeShawn Stevenson, and Mehmet Okur will lead a basketball clinic for more than 100 students at Brooklyn High School for Leadership and Community Service in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of
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One week earlier, an undermanned Nets team was able to hold off a struggling Pistons team for their last win, with eight players in uniform. On Wednesday night, with two more players available, they could not keep up against Detroit as the Pistons handed
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As the Nets begin a home-and-home set with the 6-20 Pistons tonight at Prudential Center, they have a pair of golden opportunities to begin to create some positive momentum after losing three straight games. Of course, considering the Nets are merely 8-1
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It’s no secret the Nets have had their fair share of injuries this season. One, however, has had the biggest impact, in both a literal and figurative sense. With 7-foot center Brook Lopez out since undergoing surgery in December to repair a stress fractu
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Late second round draft picks rarely pan out in the NBA. While the Detroit Pistons have had some luck over the years, including Amir Johnson, Jonas Jerebko and Mehmet Okur, finding value in the second round can be a crap shoot at best. In the immediate t
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View full sizeSaed Hindash/The Star-LedgerThe Nets' Kris Humphries battles the Chicago Bulls' C.J. Watson for a loose ball tonight at the Prudential Center in Newark. Eight was enough to beat the Detroit Pistons last week, but the Chicago Bulls? That’s a
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Okur has missed the team's past six games with back spasms and he is expected to be re-evaluated on Sun
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That "L" in the headline is the roman numeral for 50, like "XLVI" stood for 46 Sunday in Indianapolis. Anyway, the next five weeks promise to be among the most riveting in Nets history with the return of Brook Lopez, Marshon Brooks, Mehmet Okur and DeSha
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Deron can hold his breath the longest. "Nets" is short for "Hornets", yes? New Orleans? Oh, New JERSEY. Interesting. Well, I couldn't get a response from the NetsDaily folks, but the Nets have been playing pretty well despite their injuries. They've won
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The Knicks 8-15 and the Nets 8-16? Who would've thought the Knicks, with three stars, would have a nearly identical record with their cross-river rival, which features only star, Deron Williams. Unbelievably, while the Nets have only defeated one team o
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: Prior to the Nets' game against the Timberwolves on Friday, coach Avery Johnson announced that C Mehmet Okur, who has been dealing with back spasms and underwent a procedure to try to solve the issue on Tuesday, would be out until at least next Wednesd
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The Sacramento Kings selected Jimmer Fredette with the 10th pick in the draft. Jimmer was the most hyped-up player out of college. Jimmer Fredette had a great career for Brigham Young University—unfortunately, his career with the Sacramento Kings has not
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A visit from the lowly Detroit Pistons is coming at the perfect time for the New Jersey Nets. Coming off consecutive defeats, the Nets try for a fourth straight home win over a Pistons team looking to avoid a season-high seventh loss in a row in the fin
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The Bucks have a plethora of role players on their team. They are very deep and have pieces that would be attractive to other teams. This opens up the possibility for trades. It has been well documented the discontent of Chris Kamen of the New Orleans Ho
About Mehmet Okur
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Mehmet Okur (born May 26, 1979 in Yalova, Turkey) is a Turkish professional basketball player who currently plays for the Utah Jazz of the NBA. He is a 211 cm (6' 11") power forward/center. Full Article
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New Jersey Nets center Mehmet Okur (13) fouls Chicago Bulls guard Ronnie Brewer, as Anthony Morrow (22) also defends, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, in Chicago. Chicago won 110-95.
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Charlotte Bobcats' Bismack Biyombo toes up for a shot against New Jersey Nets' Mehmet Okur, left, of Turkey, and Anthony Morrow during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Newark, N.J. The Nets won 97-87.
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New Jersey Nets' Mehmet Okur, right, of Turkey, makes a block attempt on a shot by Charlotte Bobcats' Gerald Henderson during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Newark, N.J.
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New Jersey Nets' Mehmet Okur, (13), of Turkey, looks to pass the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant, right, defends during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Newark, N.J. , Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012. The Thunder won 84-74.
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Golden State Warriors guard Monta Ellis (8) is blocked by New Jersey Nets center Mehmet Okur, right, of Turkey, during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, in Newark, N.J. The Nets won 107-100.
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New Jersey Nets center Mehmet Okur (13) shoots as Los Angeles Clippers' Courtney Fortson defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles Clippers guard Chauncey Billups, center, passes the ball as New Jersey Nets' Mehmet Okur, left, and Deron Williams, right, defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, in Los Angeles.
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PHOENIX, AZ - JANUARY 13: Jared Dudley #3 of the Phoenix Suns puts up a shot against Mehmet Okur #13 of the New Jersey Nets during the NBA game at US Airways Center on January 13, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Nets defeated the Suns 110-103.
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New Jersey Nets' Mehmet Okur, right, of Turkey, battles Phoenix Suns' Marcin Gortat, of Poland, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, in Phoenix.
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Cleveland Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson dunks against New Jersey Nets' Mehmet Okur, right, from Turkey, and Deron Williams during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 98-82.
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New Jersey Nets center Mehmet Okur, left, of Turkey, keeps the ball away from Atlanta Hawks center Zaza Pachulia, of Georgia, in the first half during an NBA basketball game on Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, at Philips Arena in Atlanta.
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Orlando Magic forward Ryan Anderson, left, puts up a shot in front of New Jersey Nets' Anthony Morrow (22) and Mehmet Okur, right, of Turkey, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla. , Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011. The Magic won 94-78.
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New Jersey Nets' Mehmet Okur, of Turkey, attempts a shot as Atlanta Hawks' Josh Smith defends during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011, in Newark, N.J. The Hawks defeated the Nets 106-70.
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The portrait of Mehmet Okur still hangs with the other players at the Jazz practice facility Friday, Dec. 23, 2011.
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Utah Jazz players Enes Kanter, center, of Turkey, signs promotional toy basketballs with compatriot, Mehmet Okur, right, along with Al Jefferson, left, prior to their team's first NBA basketball training camp workout in Salt Lake City, Friday, Dec. 9, 2011.
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Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) shoots past New Jersey Nets' Mehmet Okur (13), of Turkey, during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Newark, N.J. , Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012. Westbrook contributed 21 points as the Thunder won 84-74.
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New Jersey Nets coach Avery Johnson, left, and center Mehmet Okur, of Turkey, talk to referee Dan Crawford during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, in Newark, N.J. The Nets defeated the Gold State Warriors 107-100.
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Golden State Warriors forward David Lee, left, shoots against New Jersey Nets center Mehmet Okur, of Turkey, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, in Newark, N.J.
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Utah Jazz forward C.J. Miles (34) shoots over New Jersey Nets center Mehmet Okur (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in Salt Lake City. The Jazz won 107-94.
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Utah Jazz center Al Jefferson (25) takes a shot past New Jersey Nets center Mehmet Okur (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in Salt Lake City. The Utah Jazz won 107-94.
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Utah Jazz forward C.J. Miles (34) goes for a shot between New Jersey Nets center Mehmet Okur (13), guard MarShon Brooks (9) and forward Shelden Williams (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in Salt Lake City.
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Phoenix Suns' Jared Dudley (3) shoots over New Jersey Nets' Mehmet Okur, of Turkey, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, in Phoenix. The Nets won 110-103.
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Denver Nuggets' Nene Hilario (31) fights through New Jersey Nets' Deron Williams (8) and Mehmet Okur (13), of Turkey, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012 in Denver.
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Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) dishes the ball from under the basket as New Jersey Nets forward Damion James (10) and center Mehmet Okur (13), of Turkey, defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012.
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Indiana Pacers power forward Tyler Hansbrough (50) shoots against New Jersey Nets center Mehmet Okur (13), of Turkey, in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, in Newark, N.J.
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New Jersey Nets center Mehmet Okur (13) fouls Chicago Bulls guard Ronnie Brewer, as Anthony Morrow (22) also defends, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, in Chicago. Chicago won 110-95.
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