NetsDaily · Aug 31, 2017
Nets "raised their hand" to play in Mexico
Raul Zarraga, the dIrector of NBA Mexico, says the Nets were the first team to "raise their hand" when the league decided to play two games in Mexico City this December.
In officially announcing the games vs the Thunder and Heat, Zarraga added that the Nets —presumably CEO Brett Yormark— offered up their home games vs. OKC on December 7 and Miami two days later.
The Thunder, Zarraga said, is "for them a very important game."
"We immediately thought it was an excellent game for us because Russell Westbrook is coming," he added. Since the Nets could only offer home games, OKC won't play in Brooklyn this season.