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“I don't feel none any of that swelling. None of that,” said Stevenson, who is expected to return Wednesday against the Grizzlies. “It was very expensive, but it was worth it. The Nets took care of my right knee and I took care of my left knee -- $12,000 apiece. “Probably 2004 (was the last time my knees felt this good). Yeah, my knees feel real, real, real good.” New York Daily News

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Johnson said Stevenson, who has missed six games before tonight, will be back at practice next week. "He’s going to practice with us and go through the full practice and see where he is," Johnson said of Stevenson. "But this has been a good time for him to get in better shape, get his knee together. He went through a procedure that we signed off on and the procedure and treatment seems to have helped, so we’re going to look forward to getting him back. We’ve had stretches when he was in the lineup playing for us, we’re actually a much better defensive team. We could sure use him, especially with (Keith) Bogans gone now." Newark Star-Ledger

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Stefan Bondy: Stevenson said he decided to undergo treatment at the suggestion of Gilbert Arenas, who is also doing it. Twitter

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Stefan Bondy: DeShawn Stevenson said he underwent blood spinning treatment on his knee - same treatment used on Kobe Twitter

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Stefan Bondy: Stevenson said his arthritic knees feel great, best he's felt since 04 Twitter

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Guard MarShon Brooks (broken toe, three games missed) is expected to try to practice this week, as is center Mehmet Okur (back spasms). Guard DeShawn Stevenson (tendinitis, right knee) is shut down until at least Feb. 14. Newark Star-Ledger

Brooklyn Nets, Injuries, Mehmet Okur, DeShawn Stevenson, Marshon Brooks 

So given the convergence of a remarkable group of injuries, late signings, trade acquisitions and whatever else has befallen the Nets, the search for chemistry and continuity has been near impossible. “It’s going to be tough,” said Stevenson, who signed several days before the season began. “The first game we played in Washington, Coach Avery said the only starter guaranteed a spot is D-Will. We have a team where some lineups work and some don’t and he’s going to switch lineups and we’ve got to be ready for that. We don’t have it going that well where we have the opportunity to have the same starting group every game. So everybody has to be ready.” New York Post

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The Nets' DeShawn Stevenson admitted his flagrant foul on Blake Griffin was an attempt to send a message to the Los Angeles Clippers’ power forward after Griffin had been pushing the Nets around and throwing down dunks at will in the first half. “He was dunking all over the place,” Stevenson said of Griffin, whom he bumped from behind when Griffin went up for another one of those lob passes with 3:22 remaining in the second quarter of today’s 101-91 loss. “I didn’t try to foul him hard, but when he’s up in the air like that there was no way I could give a foul but to bring him down.” Newark Star-Ledger

Los Angeles Clippers, Brooklyn Nets, Blake Griffin, DeShawn Stevenson 

Stevenson said he wasn’t trying to hurt Griffin, last year’s rookie of the year and Slam Dunk champ. The Nets seemed to appreciate the effort. “I think it just showed that you can’t just let (Griffin) dunk all over us,” Deron Williams said. “There were a couple plays where it was just one dribble and dunking on us and there’s no help. Things like that don’t happen with playoff teams.” Newark Star-Ledger

Los Angeles Clippers, Brooklyn Nets, Blake Griffin, DeShawn Stevenson 

Still, DeShawn Stevenson, who has served as Brooks' mentor said he will talk to the rookie about leaving that stuff to veterans. "He shouldn't. I'll talk to him about that. He was just frustrated at the time. Everyone was frustrated that game but out veteran leadership has to talk. Myself, D-Will, Okur, even A-Mo. We're the ones who have to take on the challenge of talking to you [media] guys and getting on the players," Stevenson said. "Everyone was pretty much down that night. He's going to learn that things you say can bite you in the butt." New York Post

Brooklyn Nets, DeShawn Stevenson, Marshon Brooks 

DeShawn Stevenson is in his 12th season in the NBA. MarShon Brooks is a rookie. Yet the two players are virtually always on the first bus that brings the Nets to the arena on the road. At home, they often are first in, last out at practice. It is just one of the ways Stevenson is mentoring Brooks as he navigates the NBA minefield for the first time. “He’s helped me in every way,” said Brooks who after his third 20-point game of the season Friday had a nondescript 11-point effort last night in the Nets’ 107-94 loss to the Jazz in Deron Williams’ Utah homecoming. “DeShawn is in the little things. He’s been through the bumps and bruises so he’s just trying to help me. Basically, with defensive calls, that type of stuff. He’s a very good defensive player. New York Post

Brooklyn Nets, DeShawn Stevenson, Marshon Brooks 

“In June, he was drinking champagne and smoking cigars and having a great time at a parade later on. So I think for him, it’s been tough, when you’ve won a championship,” Johnson said. “But he’s been the best. He’s really handled it well and he’s been a positive influence on our other players.” Stevenson has really taken to the role of veteran mentor. “I won a championship. I look at people like MarShon. If they could just get a little sense of what a veteran has, it could go a long way,” Stevenson said. “I try to get him to come here early, get shots early, just be a professional. I think it’s been working out, he’s been playing his butt off.” New York Post

Brooklyn Nets, DeShawn Stevenson, Marshon Brooks 

During Monday's championship ceremony at the White House, Obama credited the Dallas Mavericks' team-oriented style of play last season as the key to their run to the franchise's first championship, and dumping that little team down in Miami. "Nobody gave them much of a chance," Obama said. "People said that Jason Kidd was too old -- and I will say that this is the first time I’ve been with some world champions that are my contemporaries -- they said J.J. Barea was too small, that Dirk Nowitzki was too slow -- they said you had a great jump shot, but… -- they said DeShawn Stevenson was too crazy. They said the Jet was terrific, but they weren’t sure whether that tattoo was such a good idea. ESPN.com

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Feuding with LeBron James is nothing personal for DeShawn Stevenson. It’s just business. Five months after he called out King James for “checking out” in last year’s NBA Finals — and ultimately triumphing with a strong Game 6 for the Mavericks — Stevenson may again start against his nemesis when the Heat comes to Newark on Saturday, courtesy of a foot injury to starter Damion James. However, LeBron James’ status is up in the air he sat out Thursday’s game against the Hawks with a “day-to-day” ankle injury. “To me, the beef is just on the court. But I don’t know about him,” Stevenson said ahead of Friday’s game against the Raptors. “This is basketball. It’s not UFC.” New York Daily News

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Stefan Bondy: Avery hinted that Stevenson isn't in game shape. Said DeShawn, "I’m in good shape but I’ve still been sitting at home." Twitter

Brooklyn Nets, DeShawn Stevenson 

Stefan Bondy: Nets have officially signed DeShawn Stevenson on one-year deal. He'll get the mini midlevel exception for $2.5 million Twitter

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Stefan Bondy: New Net D Stevenson holds no grudge against Jay Z for making diss track 3 years ago -- "I was honored, he doesn't even do that to rappers." Twitter

Brooklyn Nets, DeShawn Stevenson 

At practice today, Williams told reporters that the Nets' free agent acquisition, DeShawn Stevenson, was "definitely one of my suggestions'' to GM Billy King. It seems reasonable to assume getting Okur was another of Williams' suggestions. Newark Star-Ledger

Brooklyn Nets, Utah Jazz, Trade, Deron Williams, Mehmet Okur, DeShawn Stevenson 

The Nets took a major hit offensively because of the fractured right foot suffered by Brook Lopez. But they are making a defensive gain with the signing of DeShawn Stevenson. The 6-foot-5 guard, who won a title with Dallas last season, agreed yesterday to a one-year, $2.5 million deal and is expected to be at practice today. Stevenson, 30, will sign for the mini mid-level — or room exception — after the acquisition last night of Mehmet Okur ($10.89 million), who pushes the Nets to the salary cap. “It’s not official yet. But if he was a part of our team or any team, he’s a terrific defender. He’s got 3-point range. He’s fearless, he’s tough-minded. He’s coming off a championship season,” said coach Avery Johnson. “We need guys with high basketball IQs who are physically and mentally tough that can guard multiple positions.” New York Post

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Conor Orr: Deron Williams told reporters he recommended Nets sign DeShawn Stevenson. Guessing he recommended Okur as well.l Twitter

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