<p>NEW YORK — The Brooklyn Nets are keeping Mike James for the rest of the season.</p>
<p>The Nets signed the guard to a contract Thursday after the expiration of his second 10-day deal.</p>
<p>James has appeared in 11 games, including starting in Brooklyn’s victory over San Antonio on Wednesday. He has averaged 7.1 points and 3.7 assists in 17.5 minutes per game.</p>
<p>James signed his first 10-day deal on April 23 after spending the previous two seasons with CSKA Moscow. He has played most of his nine-year pro career in Europe.</p>
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