Resuming CBA talks

[mathbzh]

Under decertification the agents and the big name superstars come out best since they can market their wares to the highest bidder at the highest market price.

The rest of the players probably don't fare so well. No long term contracts, no high veterans minimiums, pay scales, etc. because all the money will to to the top players.

I'm one of the folks who think MOST owners would set a limit on their spending without the salary cap and without a requirement to pay a certain amount of money in salaries, they will reduce the players to cut-throat bargaining against each other for the scraps left by the superstars. It's not as though a lot of NBA players have alternate careers as brain surgeons or real-estate tycoons where they can earn millions.

What would evolve would essentially be a league of four-six Harlem Globetrotters with 24 Washington Generals. That sort of basketball --as an exhibition of special talents on one team-- works pretty well for the Globetrotters, but only on a one-night stand basis. I don't think it would be sustainable over the long run for a league with fixed cities owning team franchises.

This is how it works in European sport (no salary cap, no draft...) and if you look at soccer, the trend is the same that in the NBA (salaries exploded since the 80's). And this is not only true for the Superstars... Any good player in the French league (not exactly a great league) makes more money than Maradona did in Napoli.

In this league, the 4-6 "Harlem Globetrotters" spend their money on "all" the stars in the league.
The "Washington Generals" don't have any player with a max contract. If they are lucky enough to find a rising star (Benzema in Lyon) they sell him to a rich team (real madrid), makes 50 M$ or so in the process and can afford to spend money on "average" players (Gourcuff in Lyon).

[benefactor]

Dish sent me a League Pass letter telling me about how they are going to do League Pass this year. I'm not paying them ...even if they get things settled. I think I'll keep my money this year.

[Duncan2177]

Chris_Broussard Chris Broussard
NBA labor update: Just told by reliable source that "progress is being made." no details given, but I've been assured of progress.
16 minutes ago

http://twitter.com/intent/user?scree...hris_Broussard

[slick'81]

maybe some positive news will come out of today

[timtonymanu]

I'm just waiting for them to bring up the BRI and then having talks stalled once again.

[benefactor]

Chris_Broussard Chris Broussard
NBA labor update: Just told by reliable source that "progress is being made." no details given, but I've been assured of progress.
16 minutes ago

http://twitter.com/intent/user?scree...hris_Broussard

Whatever. No one gives a about progress anymore. Call me when the ink is dry.

[ElNono]

Jordan moved to 48% = "progress" made

[m>s]

if there were no spending restrictions in NBA like what it is in most european soccer leagues it'd always be the richest teams that come out with biggest honors. as a mavs fan i'd be glad as to see that happening, that N!gga cuban would splash big $ and buy anyone we need/want such as rose, durant etc... and we ain't outcompeted by no one financially. on the other hand owners who're relatively poor would have to sell their 1st teammers and buy young nigs for low prices, and the young nigs will be sold again as soon as they grow mature

[kjhip1]

FWIW...

Article on SI.com spoke of a Charity Game being cancelled tomorrow due to possible deal being made tonight...

[ElNono]

AlexKennedyNBA Alex Kennedy
Sunday's charity game in Indiana was canceled. Organizers say players were "advised to prepare for the NBA and NBPA reaching an agreement."

[ElNono]

20 years ago, NBA star Magic Johnson forever changed the perception of what it means to live with HIV | http://ti.me/tlv0qR

[ElNono]

^^^ oops

[ElNono]

daldridgetnt David Aldridge
Passing the seven-hour mark in talks between the NBA and the NBPA under the direction of mediator George Cohen...

[Nathan89]

if there were no spending restrictions in NBA like what it is in most european soccer leagues it'd always be the richest teams that come out with biggest honors. as a mavs fan i'd be glad as to see that happening, that N!gga cuban would splash big $ and buy anyone we need/want such as rose, durant etc... and we ain't outcompeted by no one financially. on the other hand owners who're relatively poor would have to sell their 1st teammers and buy young nigs for low prices, and the young nigs will be sold again as soon as they grow mature

And I would probably never watch another NBA game ever.

[Giuseppe]

And I would probably never watch another NBA game ever.

"probably"

tee, hee.

[kjhip1]

Twitter: Chris_Broussard

A player who was supposed to play in Sunday's charity game in Indy just told me no one has told him to "prepare for a possible agreement."

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Twitter: Chris_Broussard

A player who was supposed to play in Sunday's charity game in Indy just told me no one has told him to "prepare for a possible agreement."

Damn, it sucks to be out of the loop, he probably isn't very important.

[Kyle Orton]

Damn, it sucks to be out of the loop, he probably isn't very important.

Lol being out of the loop for personal fitness
Lol thinking your body weight isn't very important to your health

5'11 220lb

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

hey kyle

[baseline bum]

if there were no spending restrictions in NBA like what it is in most european soccer leagues it'd always be the richest teams that come out with biggest honors. as a mavs fan i'd be glad as to see that happening, that N!gga cuban would splash big $ and buy anyone we need/want such as rose, durant etc... and we ain't outcompeted by no one financially. on the other hand owners who're relatively poor would have to sell their 1st teammers and buy young nigs for low prices, and the young nigs will be sold again as soon as they grow mature

As rich as Cuban is, I'm not sure he's outbidding Cablevision.

[Kyle Orton]

Sup brah, ready for a possible season?

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Would be nice. You know, I've never known what team you rooted for.

[ElNono]

NYSportsSpot KnicksYankees
#NBA fans are really going to be disapointed when both sides come out and refuse to talk to the media

[Trainwreck2100]

NYSportsSpot KnicksYankees
#NBA fans are really going to be disapointed when both sides come out and refuse to talk to the media

disappointed would imply we expected something other than no change after today

[m>s]

5'11 220 lb

fat rich got