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Quote from: morvillz7z on May 29, 2020, 06:18:34 PM

"NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the league office informed Board of Governors that July 31 is a target date for return of season!"
source: https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1266445710196695040

About time to set some date, so they can start planning!

Quote from: Reid on May 29, 2020, 11:52:53 PM

And to continue the news here are the potential formats that they are discussing.
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-discussed-four-potential-formats-for-return-to-play-during-board-of-governors-call-friday-per-report/
I say go for that 4th plan which is 72 games to give chance to those who are in lower seeds.

That 4th option looks like most reasonable one, with least amount of teams getting complaints (not counting Lillard and his whining) It is important not to forget financial aspect as well, so every team will play enough games to get money from TV rights deal.
In that case season might be longer, but that could be sorted by making playoff series shorter , maybe best of 5 series could be a solution. If players need standard break after the season, next one could be made shorter, like in those lockout cases. That way next season could start at the end of the year, giving players enough time to rest and recuperate. Just throwing some ideas around..

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Quote from: Reid on May 29, 2020, 11:52:53 PM

Quote from: morvillz7z on May 29, 2020, 06:18:34 PM

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Summing it up, they will cut the season whatever the format will be.
I say go for that 4th plan which is 72 games to give chance to those who are in lower seeds.

I don't fully understand these plans yet, I'm just being lazy reading all the articles about the possible resume of the NBA league. But this one sounds convincing. Why not restart the NBA season if they want to have atleast 72 games. Or if they want to really continue the season, then let those teams at the lower seed play to decide which teams proceeds to the post season.

Everybody's getting bored, we need some hard court actions lol. Nevertheless, which ever plans they take, then let it be, I desperately need to watch games while staying at home.

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Quote from: morvillz7z on May 29, 2020, 06:18:34 PM

"NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the league office informed Board of Governors that July 31 is a target date for return of season!"
source: https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1266445710196695040

We may actually have a date now, exactly two months from now, the NBA is expected to resume play.
It's not set in stone, as this whole situation is very dynamic but it's something we can all look for.
Format and all the details should be further discussed and voted by the Board of Governors next week, that's what i'm hearing.

Thank you for the great news.
And to continue the news here are the potential formats that they are discussing.
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-discussed-four-potential-formats-for-return-to-play-during-board-of-governors-call-friday-per-report/

Summing it up, they will cut the season whatever the format will be.
I say go for that 4th plan which is 72 games to give chance to those who are in lower seeds.

If Adam Silver wants a new format, do it next season. Not now.
I know he is jealous of the World Cup-style format but they are not ready yet. Not all in a sudden.

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Quote from: mirakal on May 29, 2020, 06:20:44 PM

Quote from: chaser15 on May 29, 2020, 06:04:33 PM

If Portland Trail Blazers itself will support Lillard, and other teams on the bottom as well, I might change my view.

Why would Portland Trail Blazers would do that when if they will play, they will generate revenue, it doesn't make sense, the statement was only the opinion of Lillard it did not drag the whole team to it, so I assume that even if Lillard will not play, the team would, they have bench players who are wanting to get more minutes, so for sure they'll play even if all the stars are out.

Don't get me wrong mate. Read my whole reply to that user that leads to that end of my statement.

It clear that Lillard's decision is just for himself to benefit his team and not to act as a represent the other team or players as well, as the user that I quoted like to say.

Quote from: morvillz7z on May 29, 2020, 06:18:34 PM

"NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the league office informed Board of Governors that July 31 is a target date for return of season!"
source: https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1266445710196695040

We may actually have a date now, exactly two months from now, the NBA is expected to resume play.
It's not set in stone, as this whole situation is very dynamic but it's something we can all look for.
Format and all the details should be further discussed and voted by the Board of Governors next week, that's what i'm hearing.

Now good. They are now announced it. I also said in the previous page it might be July or August as preparations for everything will take time. The 2 months preparation is not rush and NBA did good work for setting it up on that date. As they used the word "target date", part of that 2 months might also be the observation on the status of Covid-19 on their country.

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Quote from: chaser15 on May 29, 2020, 06:04:33 PM

If Portland Trail Blazers itself will support Lillard, and other teams on the bottom as well, I might change my view.

Why would Portland Trail Blazers would do that when if they will play, they will generate revenue, it doesn't make sense, the statement was only the opinion of Lillard it did not drag the whole team to it, so I assume that even if Lillard will not play, the team would, they have bench players who are wanting to get more minutes, so for sure they'll play even if all the stars are out.

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"NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the league office informed Board of Governors that July 31 is a target date for return of season!"
source: https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1266445710196695040

We may actually have a date now, exactly two months from now, the NBA is expected to resume play.
It's not set in stone, as this whole situation is very dynamic but it's something we can all look for.
Format and all the details should be further discussed and voted by the Board of Governors next week, that's what i'm hearing.

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Quote from: Captain Corporate on May 29, 2020, 02:36:36 PM

.. but for every player who will be asked to play for Eventually I agree that Dame is doing this not for himself, but for every player who will be asked to play for basically nothing at all. Its not really acceptable for all these competitive people.

Where's the part that "they will play for nothing"?

Lillard, Portland, even they have a chance or not to go into playoffs, that's a big contribution already if they will come back and play. NBA needs to come back not just to continue the season but to save all of their employees to get back to work. His reason is not acceptable since they have a chance at playoffs. Players are paid, if they don't want to play while the majority wants then they should be penalized starting from their salary. They won't become united if there's a hard-headed.
If you read the article, he wants to push his proposal to benefit this team, not alongside those teams/players on the bottom standings.

If Portland Trail Blazers itself will support Lillard, and other teams on the bottom as well, I might change my view.

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Nba superstars use their platforms for many things, just like when many superstars went to games with "I can't breathe" tshirts, because they want to be heard about police brutality in USA which is a very relevant topic right now. Which could mean that Dame was saying this not only for himself but for others as well. Think about at least 14 teams and probably more getting a cold shoulder from the league because they do not mean anything for the ring, just because they will end up losing it, doesn't mean they can't at least try it. Eventually I agree that Dame is doing this not for himself, but for every player who will be asked to play for basically nothing at all. Its not really acceptable for all these competitive people.

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Maybe that is exactly why he is not playing? I do not understand these people who thinks players are doing something involving themselves just for themselves. When he sits down and not plays, that is not just for himself, that is a protest to NBA and their decision for the whole team.

You think some 12th man on the bench sitting the whole game will get some news? Will we be talking about it? No. We are talking about Dame though, and that is why he should be criticizing the league by sitting out the games and that will make the league even lose money, people watch Blazers games because of Dame, if dame is not there playing there will be less tickets and less viewers on tv as well, which NBA wouldn't want. So, at the end of the day just Dame deciding on sitting out the games causes a big ripple effect on the league.

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Quote from: Taskford on May 29, 2020, 06:53:01 AM

But in some point he's right but the word delivered make him sound rude that's why many people reacts on how he deliver his word, so maybe this is a big challenge to portland since they really need to improve their line up since they always got bust when it comes to playoffs round. They need a help inside since whenever Lilard or shooters missed they have a man will cover up and get the rebounds for them.

Or, practice accuracy.
I think they also want a play that almost mimics the Houston Rockets.
Speed and three points.
But it does not work much when CJ is injured.

If talking about big men, they have Whiteside, Collins, and Nurkic. They also took Melo to have a forward who can shoot but there is still something lacking on the team. It's just difficult to point out what is it.

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Quote from: Sanitough on May 29, 2020, 05:10:15 AM

Quote from: rhomelmabini on May 29, 2020, 12:23:33 AM

Quote from: stadus on May 27, 2020, 06:53:17 PM

Damian Lillard says he won't play if NBA season resumes and Blazers don't have an opportunity to make playoffs

your opinion about this... please share..

I think other team/s will demand the same thing if they have the same scenario with the Blazers. I think that's not nice of him to demand a thing like that it's better he just play and see for a result.

That's very selfish of him if he will not play but his teammates are playing, bad attitude for a star player that suppose to play the role model within the team. I like Lillard actually, but if he will do this, I might get disappointed as this shows no love and respect for basketball, especially to other teams that has ensure all their teams will play.

Just think about this, we are anticipating the return of the NBA and we will know other star players will not play.
How would a fan suppose to think? Cry

That's why I am also disappointed upon reading the article I shared, Lillard makes his team fun to watch, so if he will not play, what would fans get.
For sure, if the game will resume and he will not play, I'd keep betting against his team, regardless of the point spread I guess.

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Quote from: Reid on May 29, 2020, 06:47:06 AM

Quote from: Sanitough on May 29, 2020, 05:10:15 AM

Quote from: rhomelmabini on May 29, 2020, 12:23:33 AM

Quote from: stadus on May 27, 2020, 06:53:17 PM

Damian Lillard says he won't play if NBA season resumes and Blazers don't have an opportunity to make playoffs

your opinion about this... please share..

I think other team/s will demand the same thing if they have the same scenario with the Blazers. I think that's not nice of him to demand a thing like that it's better he just play and see for a result.

That's very selfish of him if he will not play but his teammates are playing, bad attitude for a star player that suppose to play the role model within the team. I like Lillard actually, but if he will do this, I might get disappointed as this shows no love and respect for basketball, especially to other teams that has ensure all their teams will play.

Just think about this, we are anticipating the return of the NBA and we will know other star players will not play.
How would a fan suppose to think? Cry

First of all, he should've made a difference when they are still starting the season.
I am not saying it his fault, but he is a game-changer player. He could win games if he will work harder.
Make the season look like its always a playoff game. They fought against a strong OKC last year and then GSW.
They have the right players to win games and yet they stayed on the 9th.

There is still a chance. NBA hasn't announced a plan yet. He is just overreacting now.

But in some point he's right but the word delivered make him sound rude that's why many people reacts on how he deliver his word, so maybe this is a big challenge to portland since they really need to improve their line up since they always got bust when it comes to playoffs round. They need a help inside since whenever Lilard or shooters missed they have a man will cover up and get the rebounds for them.

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Quote from: Sanitough on May 29, 2020, 05:10:15 AM

Quote from: rhomelmabini on May 29, 2020, 12:23:33 AM

Quote from: stadus on May 27, 2020, 06:53:17 PM

Damian Lillard says he won't play if NBA season resumes and Blazers don't have an opportunity to make playoffs

your opinion about this... please share..

I think other team/s will demand the same thing if they have the same scenario with the Blazers. I think that's not nice of him to demand a thing like that it's better he just play and see for a result.

That's very selfish of him if he will not play but his teammates are playing, bad attitude for a star player that suppose to play the role model within the team. I like Lillard actually, but if he will do this, I might get disappointed as this shows no love and respect for basketball, especially to other teams that has ensure all their teams will play.

Just think about this, we are anticipating the return of the NBA and we will know other star players will not play.
How would a fan suppose to think? Cry

First of all, he should've made a difference when they are still starting the season.
I am not saying it his fault, but he is a game-changer player. He could win games if he will work harder.
Make the season look like its always a playoff game. They fought against a strong OKC last year and then GSW.
They have the right players to win games and yet they stayed on the 9th.

There is still a chance. NBA hasn't announced a plan yet. He is just overreacting now.

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Quote from: Sanitough on May 29, 2020, 05:10:15 AM

Quote from: rhomelmabini on May 29, 2020, 12:23:33 AM

Quote from: stadus on May 27, 2020, 06:53:17 PM

Damian Lillard says he won't play if NBA season resumes and Blazers don't have an opportunity to make playoffs

your opinion about this... please share..

I think other team/s will demand the same thing if they have the same scenario with the Blazers. I think that's not nice of him to demand a thing like that it's better he just play and see for a result.

That's very selfish of him if he will not play but his teammates are playing, bad attitude for a star player that suppose to play the role model within the team. I like Lillard actually, but if he will do this, I might get disappointed as this shows no love and respect for basketball, especially to other teams that has ensure all their teams will play.

Just think about this, we are anticipating the return of the NBA and we will know other star players will not play.
How would a fan suppose to think? Cry

He's head bloated already? nah! that's not a good attitude he didn't even give a championship to the blazers yet and he demand those things up? Maybe it's best if he will contribute more so that his team will land to playoffs to much talks cannot contribute anything. Best if he motivate his teammate by good works and help the other player who's not contributing well, for releasing that statement he sounds like he's invincible and no one cannot take his current position.

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Quote from: rhomelmabini on May 29, 2020, 12:23:33 AM

Quote from: stadus on May 27, 2020, 06:53:17 PM

Damian Lillard says he won't play if NBA season resumes and Blazers don't have an opportunity to make playoffs

your opinion about this... please share..

I think other team/s will demand the same thing if they have the same scenario with the Blazers. I think that's not nice of him to demand a thing like that it's better he just play and see for a result.

That's very selfish of him if he will not play but his teammates are playing, bad attitude for a star player that suppose to play the role model within the team. I like Lillard actually, but if he will do this, I might get disappointed as this shows no love and respect for basketball, especially to other teams that has ensure all their teams will play.

Just think about this, we are anticipating the return of the NBA and we will know other star players will not play.
How would a fan suppose to think? Cry

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Quote from: stadus on May 27, 2020, 06:53:17 PM

Damian Lillard says he won't play if NBA season resumes and Blazers don't have an opportunity to make playoffs

your opinion about this... please share..

I think other team/s will demand the same thing if they have the same scenario with the Blazers. I think that's not nice of him to demand a thing like that it's better he just play and see for a result.

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Quote from: Reid on May 28, 2020, 11:09:53 AM

What's so wrong about Michael Porter Jr. tweet?
https://clutchpoints.com/nba-news-lou-williams-mike-scott-moe-harkless-rip-michael-porter-jr-for-controversial-tweet/

Nothing really. He speaks from his Christian POV. Funny thing, those players are most likely Christians too, but just on "paper", or when it fits them like on Christmas or other holidays. Not many have strength and courage to say something like that. Worst of all, it seems that somehow they interpret that as defending those police officers who all deserve long jail sentences for what they did ( but I doubt that they will get more than few years max, if even that).

Yeah, it's amazing how the rookie is already wise at his young age.
I didn't even have a thought of that.
That is pure love. It's not easy to have that kind of mindset with all the hate that is being thrown in that policeman.
Many will just go with the flow and feel the same thing.

Quote from: harizen on May 28, 2020, 04:23:37 PM

Sounds of a hassle to me and additional work if these families will also be involved and subjected to regular coronavirus testing protocols instead the focus is only for all players, team staff, or any people that really needed in the place.

The truth may still not be sinking in. They should just be thankful if the games will resume and not look for more complications.

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Quote from: mich on May 28, 2020, 02:26:00 AM

NBA and players union are drafting a plan so family members can stay within 'bubble' with players, per report

I'm not opposing the idea but much better if family members will instead stay at home for good.

People have to understand that there are really changes from now on as Covid-19 is still here. But honestly, even with that plan, I think most NBA player's families will stay home.

Sounds of a hassle to me and additional work if these families will also be involved and subjected to regular coronavirus testing protocols instead the focus is only for all players, team staff, or any people that really needed in the place.

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Depends on the player and their families situation really. If you think that getting all of your family involved would probably help them, you will want them and keep them safe. Or if you think making them stay at home is safer you will want that? I mean I don't know which one is safer, it all depends on what you want and if I am so rich and can basically make sure my family is safer at home I would prefer that easily. After all you have millions of dollars and you have a huge house and you can hire people to bring whatever is needed to your house and you could hire helpers to your house that you can trust and just risk them instead and your family will be fine. If you are however some end of the bench minimum level payment person with taxes and all that you are basically not living that rich and getting your family involved could be better.

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If they can somehow find a method to come back, I am sure they will reconsider the family thing as a back up plan and not something that is vital. But what you are forgetting is the simple fact that the world is in a bit of a danger right now, there is too many people who are dying every single day, over 350k people died in total, so players may want their families with them because of it.

If it was like Olympics where they just leave to another nation and not come back for a month or so, that would have been fine, the family is having a joyful period at home not even caring where you are, hell it is a bit nice sometimes to get the man of the house leaving so the kids and the mom could have fun times, I remember it because I was a kid and did stuff behind my dad without him knowing Cheesy

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But this is different, there is a huge pandemic going on and now it is getting a bit better but it is still there, hence why players may want families closer to them, not because they would miss them, but because they want to keep an eye on them.

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