The 2019-2020 Around the NBA thread

[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

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[GatorAZ]

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[Yuma]

Wine sales just went up in New Jersey!

 

[Ronin]

Wine sales just went up in New Jersey!

For marinating?

 

[Ronin]

The story is about somebody is bringing an NBA team to Louisville. This time, the rumor was the Toronto Raptors. This time, like every other time, they are not coming to Louisville, three sources told me Thursday, not even for one season.

https://www.wdrb.com/sports/bozich-...cle_ccf75724-1487-11eb-b174-b35c1ced02a0.html

 

[BC867]

Expect Van Gundy to weigh 400 pounds after taking a job in New Orleans!

But, oh, those muffulettas and po-boy sandwiches are good!

As well as crawfish pasta and crawfish gumbo and crawfish salads. Yum!

 

[Mainstreet]

NBA missed Revenue projections by $1.5 billion. Anyone want to divide that by 30 teams?


AP By TIM REYNOLDS October 23, 2020:

Revenue projections for the league this season were missed by about $1.5 billion, the person said. The losses were the result of a combination of factors — the shutdown caused by the pandemic, the cancelation of 171 regular-season games, completing the season in a bubble at Walt Disney World without fans, the nearly $200 million price tag for operating that bubble and a yearlong rift with the Chinese government that saw NBA games not shown on state television there.


https://apnews.com/article/nba-nba-finals-basketball-basketball-6a627d15d84a5593ea3bdb65893d65e2

 

[Mainstreet]

The NBA is targeting December 22nd for the start of the 2020-21 season.

The NBA is targeting Tuesday, December 22nd for the start of the 20-21 season with a 72-game regular season that finishes before the 2021 Olympics begin on July 23rd. The league has started the season on a Tuesday in recent years with a doubleheader on TNT. Christmas Day falls on a Friday this year and would likely feature a full slate of games throughout the day on ABC, ESPN and TNT.

It would allow for players to participate in the summer Olympics.

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiret...72-Game-Schedule-With-Finals-Over-By-Olympics

 

[Mainstreet]

Reportedly negotiations have been productive between the NBA and the players union. It would involve increased escrow taken from players salaries.

Negotiations between the NBA and union have been productive on making the necessary financial allowances on 20-21 salary cap and luxury tax thresholds to account for the massive losses in revenues from the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiret...ductive-Talks-On-CBA-Ahead-Of-Oct-30-Deadline

 

[Mainstreet]

ESPN will expand the number of ESPN+ writers on November 9th.

“Beginning Nov. 9, the stellar collection of talented ESPN+ writers will expand, with ESPN+ subscribers having exclusive access to the insider perspective, analysis and insight-driven work by some of the most recognized experts and in the industry,” ESPN said in an announcement.

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiret...ntent-Behind-Paywall-Including-Lowe-Windhorst

 

[Ronin]

I saw this story talked about Jalen & Jacoby

Clippers coach Tyronn Lue: I think Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are ‘here to stay for a long time’

https://sports.yahoo.com/clippers-coach-tyronn-lue-think-141854779.html

 

[Ronin]

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[Mainstreet]

Devin Booker is going to like the lighting.

 

[Ronin]

https://heatnation.com/videos/video-diehard-miami-heat-fan-gets-team-logo-tattooed-onto-his-head/

 

[Yuma]

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Hmmm. I wonder if Atlanta's team arena entertainers will be dishing out hot wings?

 

[Mainstreet]

The Miami Heat could have used a few players like this when playing the Lakers.

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[Mainstreet]

Mavericks reportedly want to acquire a third star. They are willing to absorb salary and all players aside from Doncic and Porzingis are available

They also have the 18th and 31st picks and want to trade into the lottery.

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiret...g-Desire-To-Trade-For-Third-Star-In-Offseason

 

[Hoop Head]

Mavericks reportedly want to acquire a third star. They are willing to absorb salary and all players aside from Doncic and Porzingis are available

They also have the 18th and 31st picks and want to trade into the lottery.

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiret...g-Desire-To-Trade-For-Third-Star-In-Offseason

#10 and Jerome for 18, 31, and a pair of future 2nds?

 

[Ronin]

Adrian Wojnarowski
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After 35 years of stewardship, the Millers have entered into an agreement to sell the Utah Jazz to Qualtrics founder
@RyanQualtrics
, sources tell ESPN.

 

[Ronin]

Adrian Wojnarowski
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Ryan Smith, 40, is a lifelong Utah resident and Jazz fan who built a software company that sold for a reported $8B. Smith and his wife Ashley have had a longstanding relationship w/ franchise. Deal includes Vivint Arena, per sources, and pends approval of NBA Board of Governors.

 

[Ronin]

Adrian Wojnarowski
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Replying to
@wojespn
Smith had been co-creator of the Jazz's "5 For The Fight" jersey patch, which has raised over $25 million for charity in recent years.

 

[Mainstreet]

#10 and Jerome for 18, 31, and a pair of future 2nds?

I'm not inclined not to help the Mavericks.

They want a lottery pick and a star. I have to admire their ambition. I wish Sarver aimed so high.

 

[Mainstreet]

Daryl Morey will sign with the Philadelphia 76ers on a 5 year deal to run basketball operations.

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[Mainstreet]

Maybe Danilo Gallinari is that piece the Mavericks want this off season.

Gallinari is unlikely to re-sign with the Thunder and they could agree to a sign-and-trade with Dallas. Sign-and-trade agreements must be for a minimum of three seasons.

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiret...With-Thunder-At-Deadline-For-Danilo-Gallinari