Deleterious Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 But, you are an asshole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleterious Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 NBA Mock Draft: Victor Wembanyama still on top; a lot at stake in pre-draft process Detroit Pistons - Victor Wembanyama | 7-4 center Houston Rockets - Scoot Henderson | 6-2 lead guard San Antonio Spurs - Brandon Miller | 6-9 wing Charlotte Hornets - Amen Thompson | 6-7 lead guard Orlando Magic - Cam Whitmore | 6-7 wing Washington Wizards - Ausar Thompson | 6-7 wing Portland Trail Blazers - Anthony Black | 6-7 guard Indiana Pacers - Jarace Walker | 6-8 forward Orlando Magic (via CHI) - Taylor Hendricks | 6-9 forward Toronto Raptors - Cason Wallace | 6-4 guard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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buddha Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 the celtics beat the bucks by 41? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleterious Posted April 1, 2023 Author Share Posted April 1, 2023 Early this morning the league and union announced a tentative agreement on a new CBA. So here come a ton of posts with info. The deal still has to be voted on by the union. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Deleterious Posted April 1, 2023 Author Share Posted April 1, 2023 Two-way contracts will go from two to three with the new CBA. One and done will remain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleterious Posted April 1, 2023 Author Share Posted April 1, 2023 https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/36025332/nba-nbpa-agree-new-7-year-collective-bargaining-agreement Quote The in-season tournament could arrive as soon as the 2023-24 season. The event will include pool-play games baked into the regular-season schedule starting in November -- with eight teams advancing to a single-elimination tournament in December. The Final Four will be held at a neutral site, with Las Vegas prominent in the discussion, sources said. Each in-season tournament game would count toward regular-season standings; the two finalists would ultimately play an 83rd game that would not count in the regular season. Winning players and coaches will earn additional prize money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddha Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 i like the in-season tournament. soccer has been doing it for years. pretty decent incentives for them too. even lebron wouldnt sniff at $500k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betrayer Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Really curious to see how this in-season tournament looks. Could be fun. All I know for sure right now is the betting websites are loving the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casimir Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 I don’t like the concept of a mid season tournament. I am probably just being an old man that is set in the ways of a regular season leading to the playoffs leading to a championship. But I guess I am not sure how a mid season tournament enhances that flow for me as a fan. I completely understand how this might generate more revenue, and surely that’s the output driving the input, so to speak. I’ve heard the minimum games played qualifier a bit the past year or so, and I like the idea. I don’t know how much it helps reduce “load management”, but it seems like a step in the right direction. So, now, how will these two parameters play with one another? Does a team like the Bucks give a rip about a mid season tournament when the ultimate goal is later on in the season? I know, I know, we just need to wait for the details to be announced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddha Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 32 minutes ago, casimir said: I don’t like the concept of a mid season tournament. I am probably just being an old man that is set in the ways of a regular season leading to the playoffs leading to a championship. But I guess I am not sure how a mid season tournament enhances that flow for me as a fan. I completely understand how this might generate more revenue, and surely that’s the output driving the input, so to speak. I’ve heard the minimum games played qualifier a bit the past year or so, and I like the idea. I don’t know how much it helps reduce “load management”, but it seems like a step in the right direction. So, now, how will these two parameters play with one another? Does a team like the Bucks give a rip about a mid season tournament when the ultimate goal is later on in the season? I know, I know, we just need to wait for the details to be announced. you hate the idea of a mid season tournament because youre worried about the "flow" of a detroit-charlotte match in february? why not add a little extra spice to a game that both teams would normally sleepwalk through? soccer runs three or four other tournaments during the regular season. its fun. american sports could benefit from something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casimir Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 1 minute ago, buddha said: you hate the idea of a mid season tournament because youre worried about the "flow" of a detroit-charlotte match in february? why not add a little extra spice to a game that both teams would normally sleepwalk through? soccer runs three or four other tournaments during the regular season. its fun. american sports could benefit from something similar. Yes, I hate the idea. I might have to watch it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleterious Posted April 1, 2023 Author Share Posted April 1, 2023 What do the fans get? Why are fans going to get excited about these games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casimir Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 14 minutes ago, Deleterious said: What do the fans get? Why are fans going to get excited about these games? I think the concept is that now Detroit vs Charlotte means something more because there is a regular season tournament. I’m just not sure that idea actually has merit beyond theory. Maybe it will work, I don’t know. Look, sports leagues ain’t looking for us necessarily. We’re already invested/addicted. Maybe they’ll get a few extra bucks from us via betting or whatnot. But they’re after the less invested fans right now. I still don’t see how the Bucks or Nuggets would care about a mid season tournament. If their main players are questionable, they ain’t playing in a mid season tournament, but they will in the playoffs/finals. So, with that in mind, I agree, what do you or I care about it? Why do I give a rip of soccer does it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddha Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 23 minutes ago, Deleterious said: What do the fans get? Why are fans going to get excited about these games? because you can win the tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddha Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, casimir said: I think the concept is that now Detroit vs Charlotte means something more because there is a regular season tournament. I’m just not sure that idea actually has merit beyond theory. Maybe it will work, I don’t know. Look, sports leagues ain’t looking for us necessarily. We’re already invested/addicted. Maybe they’ll get a few extra bucks from us via betting or whatnot. But they’re after the less invested fans right now. I still don’t see how the Bucks or Nuggets would care about a mid season tournament. If their main players are questionable, they ain’t playing in a mid season tournament, but they will in the playoffs/finals. So, with that in mind, I agree, what do you or I care about it? Why do I give a rip of soccer does it? i dont expect you to "give a rip" because soccer does it, i'm just saying other sports do it and its successful and generates a lot of interest. it gives teams something else to play for. i know how excited you are in watching the pistons try to lose every game for the last four years. why would the players care? $500k per player if you win might do that, dont you think? not everyone on the league is on a max contract ya know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casimir Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, buddha said: because you can win the tournament. Are you paying attention to the NIT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddha Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Just now, casimir said: Are you paying attention to the NIT? i was when michigan was in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casimir Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Just now, buddha said: i dont expect you to "give a rip" because soccer does it, i'm just saying other sports do it and its successful and generates a lot of interest. it gives teams something else to play for. i know how excited you are in watching the pistons try to lose every game for the last four years. why would the players care? $500k per player if you win might do that, dont you think? not everyone on the league is on a max contract ya know. But the players the drive the league are max contract type players. So what does $500K means to them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddha Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Just now, casimir said: But the players the drive the league are max contract type players. So what does $500K means to them? youre just making up reasons not to like it before it even starts. if you want to be a bitter old man who doesnt like any change, have at it. we'll see how it goes. you can come on here and not start game threads in protest. you'll show them for trying to make detroit-houston meaningful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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