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- noun Russian physicist whose research into ways of moving electrons around atoms led to the development of masers and lasers for producing high-intensity radiation (1916-2002)
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New owner Mikhail Prokhorov is eager to get started on the rest.
NBA approves sale of Nets to Russian billionaire Prokhorov 2010
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He is referred to as Prokhorov's chief sports advisor.
NY Daily News 2011
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He is referred to as Prokhorov's chief sports advisor.
NY Daily News 2011
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At the time Prokhorov said the much ballyhooed, 15-player, three-team deal that also involved the Detroit Pistons had become too become too expensive.
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Prokhorov stunned NBA followers last month during a visit to New Jersey when he told the team to end trade talks for Anthony just a day before he was to have a sitdown with the player.
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Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov recently completed his first Manhattan property deal since becoming owner of the New Jersey Nets, taking office space in the iconic Seagram Building on Park Avenue.
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Prokhorov also said at the time there was no chance the talks would be resurrected.
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Prokhorov also said at the time there was no chance the talks would be resurrected.
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However, Prokhorov spokeswoman Ellen Pinchuk said in an e-mail that the billionaire maintains his stance, despite the reports.
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When asked if that meant Prokhorov does not want the Nets to reopen talks with Denver at this point, the spokeswoman said: "What I said is what I said," she insisted.
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