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The pandemic has really hurt the revenue of the NBA.

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/259994/NBA-Missed-Revenue-Projections-By-

"NBA Missed Revenue Projections By $1.5 Billion"

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The NBA missed its revenue projections this season by $1.5 billion, sources told Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press.

The losses were due to a combination of the shutdown due to the pandemic, the cancellation of 171 regular-season games, completing the season without fans, and losing $200 million in a rift with the Chinese government.

There have been no decisions on finalizing the start of next season's schedule, though beginning the season in December as opposed to January or later could generate the league an extra $500 million in revenue.

The NBA is currently targeting a December 22nd start date, with a 72-game season.

I'm wondering what's their projection in the coming season, despite this news, I'm hoping that NBA will survive and continue to provide us entertainment.

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Quote from: NotATether on October 24, 2020, 05:16:49 PM

What do you guys say about any of these hypothetical trades Bleacher Report is mentioning and what would happen if these players were traded, despite how unlikely they are? https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2914155-1-surprise-trade-idea-for-every-nba-team

Let's say e.g. Celtics get Rudy Gobert from Utah Jazz, Celtics could use a good center right now, that has a good number of rebounds per game. Something that current Celtics centers lack. An ideal center would also need a high number of assists per game but Gobert isn't much different from the current centers in that area.

No offense to Rudy, he is a good and defensive player, but I don't see him a perfect fit for the Celtics, they are not that type of slowing down offense, they love to run specially with Kemba and Tatum and that's why they don't need a good center. NBA centers are getting smaller, and shoot the ball, which Rudy doesn't possessed, he will more of a liability to a Celtics which are built around a good point guard and a wing man. They just needed a good leader and chemistry.

It's hard to tell that way, Celtics has been playing with small centers but look where they are now, maybe if they sign Gobert, that means they see some potential for the big guy that could help the team, every strategy can be change and I think Celtics are willing to adjust for the improvement of the team.

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Quote from: NotATether on October 24, 2020, 05:16:49 PM

What do you guys say about any of these hypothetical trades Bleacher Report is mentioning and what would happen if these players were traded, despite how unlikely they are? https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2914155-1-surprise-trade-idea-for-every-nba-team

Let's say e.g. Celtics get Rudy Gobert from Utah Jazz, Celtics could use a good center right now, that has a good number of rebounds per game. Something that current Celtics centers lack. An ideal center would also need a high number of assists per game but Gobert isn't much different from the current centers in that area.

No offense to Rudy, he is a good and defensive player, but I don't see him a perfect fit for the Celtics, they are not that type of slowing down offense, they love to run specially with Kemba and Tatum and that's why they don't need a good center. NBA centers are getting smaller, and shoot the ball, which Rudy doesn't possessed, he will more of a liability to a Celtics which are built around a good point guard and a wing man. They just needed a good leader and chemistry.

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Quote from: Reid on October 25, 2020, 01:38:46 AM

Quote from: NotATether on October 24, 2020, 05:16:49 PM

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Quote from: Lanatsa on October 24, 2020, 01:57:50 PM

Honestly, im a bit done with these MJ and LBJ comparison about greatness and stuff.Overall they are really have some difference and having their own ways.

I am too and even analysts are sick of it.
MJ is a GOAT in his era.
Kobe is also a GOAT in his own era.
So does Lebron James.

If we want comparisons, let's start with comparing players in the same prime.
Like, MJ and Barkley then Iverson or Kobe.

That's should be the comparison to be noted!

Fans have their own respective qualification if we discuss abut being a goat, those younger generations who only seen how Kobe and LeBron played will put them to the discussions and consider them for this title, while older generations who seen how MJ took over in front of so many legends from his era and way back will consider him still as the GOAT .

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Quote from: NotATether on October 24, 2020, 05:16:49 PM

Let's say e.g. Celtics get Rudy Gobert from Utah Jazz, Celtics could use a good center right now, that has a good number of rebounds per game. Something that current Celtics centers lack. An ideal center would also need a high number of assists per game but Gobert isn't much different from the current centers in that area.

I doubt they want that.
IMHO, the Celtics is already a complete team. They just need more polishing.
Tatum is not yet in his prime, he's still young and he is learning thru experience.
Kemba and Brown will just need to keep up that game and Smart is getting better in his defensive plays.
Putting Gobert might slow them down or changing the whole play which they're already used to.

Quote from: Lanatsa on October 24, 2020, 01:57:50 PM

Honestly, im a bit done with these MJ and LBJ comparison about greatness and stuff.Overall they are really have some difference and having their own ways.

I am too and even analysts are sick of it.
MJ is a GOAT in his era.
Kobe is also a GOAT in his own era.
So does Lebron James.

If we want comparisons, let's start with comparing players in the same prime.
Like, MJ and Barkley then Iverson or Kobe.

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Quote from: Finestream on October 24, 2020, 06:49:02 AM

Quote from: boyptc on October 24, 2020, 06:28:22 AM

I'd be happy to see an all-star game and no more demand, I'll be satisfied if they will include it.

I understand if there are no fans. The situation isn't getting better as long as they can add the all-star games, I'm good with that.

Will see if they will add, but if the fans would really insist, they might add it since all they want is to give the fans the entertainment, and we suffered a lot already due to the covid-19, so we deserve to enjoy a bit, and all star is one of the most awaited moment in the NBA.

They will add it if they will listen to the request of their fans. But if they don't, we fans have to accept it.

Whatever is going to be the decision, as long as the next season will be locked on, it is okay for most.

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Quote from: NotATether on October 24, 2020, 05:16:49 PM

What do you guys say about any of these hypothetical trades Bleacher Report is mentioning and what would happen if these players were traded, despite how unlikely they are? https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2914155-1-surprise-trade-idea-for-every-nba-team

Let's say e.g. Celtics get Rudy Gobert from Utah Jazz, Celtics could use a good center right now, that has a good number of rebounds per game. Something that current Celtics centers lack. An ideal center would also need a high number of assists per game but Gobert isn't much different from the current centers in that area.

For a change, I think I would love this, Celtics are moving the ball very well but if they have a great defender in the inside, that would make their defense to improve, they are already good, been consistently going in the playoffs but they are lacking inside, they need some Center who really can dominate inside so they have threat both in that area and outside.

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What do you guys say about any of these hypothetical trades Bleacher Report is mentioning and what would happen if these players were traded, despite how unlikely they are? https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2914155-1-surprise-trade-idea-for-every-nba-team

Let's say e.g. Celtics get Rudy Gobert from Utah Jazz, Celtics could use a good center right now, that has a good number of rebounds per game. Something that current Celtics centers lack. An ideal center would also need a high number of assists per game but Gobert isn't much different from the current centers in that area.

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Quote from: ultrloa on October 24, 2020, 10:09:15 AM

Quote from: erikoy on October 24, 2020, 10:00:12 AM

Quote from: Alucard1 on October 24, 2020, 09:29:23 AM

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But sad reality is LeBron cannot win the champ without carrying a superstar on his team. And we can't compare him with MJ since he didn't leave his team just like what LeBron did.

I'm not LeBron hater but that's the reality.

Although that we can't deny the fact that LeBron is a good player but to the extent that comparing him with MJ is not totally debatable. But there's one thing LeBron can do to convince the people who doubt about his greatness and that is to win a championship on a team without recruiting the big names.

IMO, you can't compare MJ from LeBron, they both played in different era, they have different skill set and abilities, they both played in different position. As far as loyalty is being mentioned, nothing beats Kobe and MJ, but we as well have to consider how hard it was to adjust and lead the new team everytime LeBron switched teams is phenomenal.
Everybody in the NBA needs a superstar to win a championship anyway.
The thing that I won't forget about him early in his career is when he carried the Cavs in the 2007 Finals against the superstars Duncan, Ginobili, and Parker. Though they got swept, but the Cavs with a bunch of mediocre players gave the Spurs a good fight.

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Quote from: ultrloa on October 24, 2020, 10:09:15 AM

Quote from: erikoy on October 24, 2020, 10:00:12 AM

Quote from: Alucard1 on October 24, 2020, 09:29:23 AM

I'm really glad that season 2020 is resumed and done. NBA will surely do their best to serve the fans and continue the season. Btw, Los Angeles Lakers really do its best and Lebron James really has a big contribution to the team and help Kobe to take another championship. If Lebron James doesn't manage to play in Los Angeles Lakers, it will be a though game but i didn't say that it will be impossible because every player of Los Angeles Lakers is really skillful that makes it unbeatable and Lebron James is not the only one who carries the game.

It is always been carried by Lebron whichever team he may join. He has already breaking records of achievement he made.

Lebron was also being compared to Michael Jordan which is one of the greatest NBA player of his time. If they were able to meet at the same then who could it be the toughest player between these players. If I am going to speculate then it would be Lebron James though MJ is good in shooting but Lebron is better and has advantage like his height and his athletic ability to outrun even younger players.

But sad reality is LeBron cannot win the champ without carrying a superstar on his team. And we can't compare him with MJ since he didn't leave his team just like what LeBron did.

I'm not LeBron hater but that's the reality.

Although that we can't deny the fact that LeBron is a good player but to the extent that comparing him with MJ is not totally debatable. But there's one thing LeBron can do to convince the people who doubt about his greatness and that is to win a championship on a team without recruiting the big names.

Honestly, im a bit done with these MJ and LBJ comparison about greatness and stuff.Overall they are really have some difference and having their own ways.

Just move on and do accept on what are the achievements that they had reached out.Well, we do have our own inputs or insights then so be it.

About above on getting or snatching out CP3 in Lakers? I cant imagine on how things would turn out.

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Quote from: stadus on October 24, 2020, 07:18:18 AM

If this is going to happen, Lakers will surely be a hard team to beat, no doubt they will win a back to back championship or even a 3-peat.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/chris-paul-trade-rumors-how-a-dec-22-start-date-for-new-nba-season-could-prevent-a-possible-lakers-deal/
"Chris Paul trade rumors: How a Dec. 22 start date for new NBA season could prevent a possible Lakers deal"

Lebron wants to make his team unbeatable, so this could happen. Rate it's possibility.

That's Lebron we are talking about. I guess he is one of the players out there that could pull some strings just to get what he wants.
Besides, this will also be for the Lakers team and I bet the management will agree with it since LBJ already gave them another championship.
Let's say it could be the gift for that win.

With CP3 in Lakers? No problem. They stretched their chemistry that we didn't expect.
Most of them in Lakers have just arrived and still, they took the trophy.
For me, it's a good move if they can snatch him.

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Quote from: erikoy on October 24, 2020, 10:00:12 AM

Quote from: Alucard1 on October 24, 2020, 09:29:23 AM

I'm really glad that season 2020 is resumed and done. NBA will surely do their best to serve the fans and continue the season. Btw, Los Angeles Lakers really do its best and Lebron James really has a big contribution to the team and help Kobe to take another championship. If Lebron James doesn't manage to play in Los Angeles Lakers, it will be a though game but i didn't say that it will be impossible because every player of Los Angeles Lakers is really skillful that makes it unbeatable and Lebron James is not the only one who carries the game.

It is always been carried by Lebron whichever team he may join. He has already breaking records of achievement he made.

Lebron was also being compared to Michael Jordan which is one of the greatest NBA player of his time. If they were able to meet at the same then who could it be the toughest player between these players. If I am going to speculate then it would be Lebron James though MJ is good in shooting but Lebron is better and has advantage like his height and his athletic ability to outrun even younger players.

But sad reality is LeBron cannot win the champ without carrying a superstar on his team. And we can't compare him with MJ since he didn't leave his team just like what LeBron did.

I'm not LeBron hater but that's the reality.

Although that we can't deny the fact that LeBron is a good player but to the extent that comparing him with MJ is not totally debatable. But there's one thing LeBron can do to convince the people who doubt about his greatness and that is to win a championship on a team without recruiting the big names.

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Quote from: Alucard1 on October 24, 2020, 09:29:23 AM

I'm really glad that season 2020 is resumed and done. NBA will surely do their best to serve the fans and continue the season. Btw, Los Angeles Lakers really do its best and Lebron James really has a big contribution to the team and help Kobe to take another championship. If Lebron James doesn't manage to play in Los Angeles Lakers, it will be a though game but i didn't say that it will be impossible because every player of Los Angeles Lakers is really skillful that makes it unbeatable and Lebron James is not the only one who carries the game.

It is always been carried by Lebron whichever team he may join. He has already breaking records of achievement he made.

Lebron was also being compared to Michael Jordan which is one of the greatest NBA player of his time. If they were able to meet at the same then who could it be the toughest player between these players. If I am going to speculate then it would be Lebron James though MJ is good in shooting but Lebron is better and has advantage like his height and his athletic ability to outrun even younger players.

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Quote from: stadus on October 24, 2020, 07:18:18 AM

If this is going to happen, Lakers will surely be a hard team to beat, no doubt they will win a back to back championship or even a 3-peat.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/chris-paul-trade-rumors-how-a-dec-22-start-date-for-new-nba-season-could-prevent-a-possible-lakers-deal/
"Chris Paul trade rumors: How a Dec. 22 start date for new NBA season could prevent a possible Lakers deal"

Lebron wants to make his team unbeatable, so this could happen. Rate it's possibility.

I'm really glad that season 2020 is resumed and done. NBA will surely do their best to serve the fans and continue the season. Btw, Los Angeles Lakers really do its best and Lebron James really has a big contribution to the team and help Kobe to take another championship. If Lebron James doesn't manage to play in Los Angeles Lakers, it will be a though game but i didn't say that it will be impossible because every player of Los Angeles Lakers is really skillful that makes it unbeatable and Lebron James is not the only one who carries the game.

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Quote from: Botnake on October 24, 2020, 08:32:45 AM

Quote from: stadus on October 24, 2020, 07:18:18 AM

If this is going to happen, Lakers will surely be a hard team to beat, no doubt they will win a back to back championship or even a 3-peat.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/chris-paul-trade-rumors-how-a-dec-22-start-date-for-new-nba-season-could-prevent-a-possible-lakers-deal/
"Chris Paul trade rumors: How a Dec. 22 start date for new NBA season could prevent a possible Lakers deal"

Lebron wants to make his team unbeatable, so this could happen. Rate it's possibility.

After reading this article.

Chris Paul to the Lakers is a Bad Move – Here’s Why

My answer would be not a good idea for CP3 to be in the Lakers.

Lakers will have to trade players for CP3 and according to the article, they need to ship players including Danny Green and Kyle Kuzma, and since KCP and Rajon Rondo might leave, they will miss a lot of key players that helped them to win the NBA championship in the bubble.

Also, Lakers are already a super team, what would they aim for more?

I can see your point as they already have the chemistry winning the title.

Though CP3 is CP3 he's productions will be a huge but the cost of having him automatically needs to let someone, and with those mentioned names, it's also a big impact. Still not yet being confirmed but in case it happened surely Lakers will continue to seek
for players who'll fit to encircle their new Big 3.

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Quote from: stadus on October 24, 2020, 07:18:18 AM

If this is going to happen, Lakers will surely be a hard team to beat, no doubt they will win a back to back championship or even a 3-peat.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/chris-paul-trade-rumors-how-a-dec-22-start-date-for-new-nba-season-could-prevent-a-possible-lakers-deal/
"Chris Paul trade rumors: How a Dec. 22 start date for new NBA season could prevent a possible Lakers deal"

Lebron wants to make his team unbeatable, so this could happen. Rate it's possibility.

After reading this article.

Chris Paul to the Lakers is a Bad Move – Here’s Why

My answer would be not a good idea for CP3 to be in the Lakers.

Lakers will have to trade players for CP3 and according to the article, they need to ship players including Danny Green and Kyle Kuzma, and since KCP and Rajon Rondo might leave, they will miss a lot of key players that helped them to win the NBA championship in the bubble.

Also, Lakers are already a super team, what would they aim for more?

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If this is going to happen, Lakers will surely be a hard team to beat, no doubt they will win a back to back championship or even a 3-peat.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/chris-paul-trade-rumors-how-a-dec-22-start-date-for-new-nba-season-could-prevent-a-possible-lakers-deal/
"Chris Paul trade rumors: How a Dec. 22 start date for new NBA season could prevent a possible Lakers deal"

Lebron wants to make his team unbeatable, so this could happen. Rate it's possibility.

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Quote from: boyptc on October 24, 2020, 06:28:22 AM

I'd be happy to see an all-star game and no more demand, I'll be satisfied if they will include it.

I understand if there are no fans. The situation isn't getting better as long as they can add the all-star games, I'm good with that.

Will see if they will add, but if the fans would really insist, they might add it since all they want is to give the fans the entertainment, and we suffered a lot already due to the covid-19, so we deserve to enjoy a bit, and all star is one of the most awaited moment in the NBA.

Quote from: boyptc on October 24, 2020, 06:28:22 AM

we will not gonna see Kevin Hart here since he is not allowed to be in the bubble.

This small guy is really funny, I hope he can somehow make an exemption for him to be in the venue if all star happens.

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Quote from: Botnake on October 24, 2020, 05:48:38 AM

All star game but will be played in the same court, I think that's not good that's why they remove it and all star games would not be fun without fans, and we will not gonna see Kevin Hart here since he is not allowed to be in the bubble.

I'd be happy to see an all-star game and no more demand, I'll be satisfied if they will include it.

I understand if there are no fans. The situation isn't getting better as long as they can add the all-star games, I'm good with that.

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Quote from: cryptomaniac_xxx on October 24, 2020, 05:02:57 AM

Quote from: dwminer1 on October 24, 2020, 04:11:37 AM

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the NBA is proposing several changes to next season that include a 72-game regular season, a play-in tournament and the likelihood of no All-Star Game or All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis. The league is considering a two-week break at the midway point of the season.
The reduction in regular-season games - which would help accommodate a play-in tournament format for both conferences - allows the NBA to finish the season before the Summer Olympics in Japan.
More info: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30175581/sources-nba-eyes-pre-christmas-start-72-game-regular-season

I agree with almost all the proposal? But no All-Star game or weekend? Cm'on this is one of the most anticipated events and even if there's no fans around, they can still have some fun. It's going to be tough if they will cancel the All-Star weekend, and Olympics is still questionable in 2021.

All star game but will be played in the same court, I think that's not good that's why they remove it and all star games would not be fun without fans, and we will not gonna see Kevin Hart here since he is not allowed to be in the bubble.

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