1, The Prokhorov affair reveals that Medvedev's rhetoric of modernization does not include a true political liberalization.

2, Mikhail Prokhorov, one of Deripaska's co-owners in RUSAL, told Reuters in December that a price range of $12-15 billion would be fair for the 25 percent Norilsk stake.

3, Prokhorov promised a title by 2016, but the way the Nets are going now, they'll be fortunate to win a playoff series over that time.

4, Between bullying and charm, Prokhorov has amassed a global fortune and sold an image of mystery and intrigue. And yet, so far, his ownership run with Nets has had far more bluster than buoyancy.

5, But Prokhorov has good reason to worry about his wealth—and possibly his health.

6, Faced with the Kremlin-orchestrated rebellion at last week's party congress, Prokhorov stepped down as party leader.

7, Having survived a decade under conditions dictated by Putin, it is not clear whether Prokhorov will weather the current political turmoil.

8, Accusing Surkov of trying to "privatiz[e] the political system, " Prokhorov promised revenge.

9, "I have a long-standing passion for basketball and pursuing interests that forward the development of the sport in Russia," Prokhorov said in a statement.