Rod Thorn Refuses Comment on Report of Impending Resignation

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Rod Thorn declined comment Friday on an ESPN.com report that he will step down as president of the New Jersey Nets on July 15.



The report, citing unnamed sources, said Thorn is not being forced out by new owner Mikhail Prokhorov and that it is entirely his decision to resign.



"I have no comment at this time,'' Thorn said when reached by FanHouse. "I'm sure that they'll be a comment in the future at some point.''



When asked if his unwillingness to comment is an indication he's not denying the report, Thorn said, "It doesn't indicate anything. I just don't have a comment.''



The Nets were recently purchased by Prokhorov, a Russian billionaire. Although Thorn's contract expires June 30, Prokhorov had elected to retain Thorn. The owner said he would not renew the contract of general manager Kiki Vandeweghe, who had finished the season as interim coach, going 12-52 during the Nets' disastrous 12-70 campaign.

 

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