NBA is Officially Back (Official Thread)

Oakvillehoops · Post #81 » by **Oakvillehoops** » Tue May 26, 2020 2:38 pm

This is a really good scenario for us... let’s not forget that a series against Denver would not include any games actually in Denver. That’s huge because Denver is the largest home court/field advantage in sports.

nabbs · Post #82 » by **nabbs** » Tue May 26, 2020 2:53 pm

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Oh boy here we go. This is the first star to speak out against this. I don’t blame him tbh as the games are jus to satisfy contracts with RSNs. Normally, people wouldn’t watch if there were no stars but people are dying for sports... they’ll still get thay viewership

Raps in 4 · Post #83 » by **Raps in 4** » Tue May 26, 2020 3:56 pm

LoveMyRaps wrote:

This is what we'd be looking at

I honestly don't see us losing a game.

Raps in 4 · Post #84 » by **Raps in 4** » Tue May 26, 2020 3:56 pm

nabbs wrote:

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Oh boy here we go. This is the first star to speak out against this. I don’t blame him tbh as the games are jus to satisfy contracts with RSNs. Normally, people wouldn’t watch if there were no stars but people are dying for sports... they’ll still get thay viewership

He should request trade. Masai can then swoop in.

Raps in 4 · Post #85 » by **Raps in 4** » Tue May 26, 2020 3:58 pm

supra2k8 wrote:NBA is hoping for Clippers vs Lakers finals

I'd rather Bucks win than either of them.

Raps in 4 · Post #86 » by **Raps in 4** » Tue May 26, 2020 3:58 pm

LoveMyRaps wrote:
And1+2 wrote:We going back to back. Bucks vs Raptors, NBA Finals. Bucks buckle under pressure, again.

Leeeeeets go!

I got Celtics vs Raptors finals.

I don't, but that would be incredible if it happened.

nabbs · Post #87 » by **nabbs** » Tue May 26, 2020 4:18 pm

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Danny1616 · Post #88 » by **Danny1616** » Tue May 26, 2020 4:37 pm

Lillard is right.

With a shortened season there is no point of having teams play if they have no chance of making the playoffs.

NBA just needs either to do a pre-season, go straight to the playoffs, or do a 5 game season that will help teams finalize some seeding.

Maybe the teams on the bubble that are competing for that 8th seed and have a legit shot at making it can play.

Danny1616 · Post #89 » by **Danny1616** » Tue May 26, 2020 4:39 pm

ash_k wrote:When Stephen A brought it up last week (1-16), initially I was like "no way" but it makes total sense with that Bubble City concept.
I would not be too hot on facing PlayoffsJV and Ja in the first round tho...they certainly have the bodies to perfectly matchup with us

Are you seriously afraid of the Grizzlies, lol.

djsunyc · Post #90 » by **djsunyc** » Tue May 26, 2020 5:01 pm

Danny1616 wrote:
ash_k wrote:When Stephen A brought it up last week (1-16), initially I was like "no way" but it makes total sense with that Bubble City concept.
I would not be too hot on facing PlayoffsJV and Ja in the first round tho...they certainly have the bodies to perfectly matchup with us

Are you seriously afraid of the Grizzlies, lol.

it's basically a clean slate for everyone. it'll be like preseason so there's no telling who's gonna perform well and who isn't.

rage2021 · Post #91 » by **rage2021** » Tue May 26, 2020 5:33 pm

they need 20/30 votes..i dont see the useless East GMs voting for it.

like just do us fans all a solid and vote for it..we need this.

wow09 · Post #92 » by **wow09** » Tue May 26, 2020 5:52 pm

Why if they are all in 1 location does it have to be 1-16? Why not just stick with the current formatting it doesn't make sense

tdotrep2 · Post #93 » by **tdotrep2** » Tue May 26, 2020 5:53 pm

regular season games are extremely dumb, they should host exhibition games among playoff teams

beanbag · Post #94 » by **beanbag** » Tue May 26, 2020 5:54 pm

rage2021 wrote:they need 20/30 votes..i dont see the useless East GMs voting for it.

like just do us fans all a solid and vote for it..we need this.

Do us a solid and risk your health and the health of your family because I'm entitled to free entertainment and you are my circus animal.

Randle McMurphy · Post #95 » by **Randle McMurphy** » Tue May 26, 2020 5:56 pm

Not sure why anybody wouldn't want the 1-16 format. The Bucks are by far the best team in the NBA this season and that change would get them out of the way for the Raptors until the Finals.

nabbs · Post #96 » by **nabbs** » Tue May 26, 2020 6:56 pm

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29223585/which-superstars-teams-the-nba-bubble-debate-heating-up

Key Quotes:

Some want a wide-open playoffs, a knockout round to give those teams who are among the worst a way to punch up into the play-in for the eighth seed. Some want every market -- New York and Chicago included -- invited into the fans' consciousness. And some are fearful of delivering the competitive disadvantage of a nine-month hiatus prior to the 2020-21 season to young, rebuilding franchises.

From all angles and agendas, there are appeals underway to Silver. The idea of 30 teams returning for the resumption of the season in Orlando has lost momentum, but it still has a significant lobby.

The NBA and National Basketball Players Association have discussed a model of 30 teams returning to reach a target goal of 72 regular-season games, sources said. The Hawks, who had 10 players participate in voluntary workouts on Memorial Day, are the league's closest to that total with 67 games played this season.

As everyone expected, of course, there isn't unanimity on these issues. When the NBA and NBPA canvass teams at the bottom of the standings, they also hear ambivalence. Not one owner or GM is explicitly telling anyone they don't want to play this season. Even so, there are enough players on enough bad teams who've shared the idea that they don't see the value in several weeks of camp and quarantines to play five to eight regular-season games with no playoff potential.

Some lottery teams have also made it clear via back channels to the league that if their players are decidedly so-so on returning, there will be no showdown. Translated: If you need to keep us out, we'll gladly keep our favorable lottery position. See you next season.

Privately, Silver has been considering the idea that there are plenty of sensible reasons to pare down the roster of teams in Orlando. First, there's safety. Fewer teams, fewer people to contract or spread the coronavirus -- and less bad basketball. Even elite teams will be sloppy upon return, so what about the others?

galeon110 · Post #97 » by **galeon110** » Tue May 26, 2020 7:17 pm

nabbs wrote:

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Oh boy here we go. This is the first star to speak out against this. I don’t blame him tbh as the games are jus to satisfy contracts with RSNs. Normally, people wouldn’t watch if there were no stars but people are dying for sports... they’ll still get thay viewership

He should sit the **** home with no pay then. Part of his contract and the source of funds to pay his damn ass comes from these network deals. If he's not going to fulfill the basic requirement of playing, then that should be enough to void his goddamn contract and right to income.

NinjaBro · Post #98 » by **NinjaBro** » Tue May 26, 2020 7:17 pm

Our boy made it! Love this pic :rock:

supra2k8 · Post #99 » by **supra2k8** » Tue May 26, 2020 7:46 pm

Raps in 4 wrote:
supra2k8 wrote:NBA is hoping for Clippers vs Lakers finals

I'd rather Bucks win than either of them.

I would take the bullet if it meant Giannis comes to the Raptors

416 · Post #100 » by **416** » Tue May 26, 2020 8:41 pm

NinjaBro wrote:Our boy made it! Love this pic

Whoa three raptors? We made it

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