Re: NBA
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2023 1:29 am
If I had 130 million I would buy everyone who posts here a new house
If I could pull up from 30 I’d buy the three days poem
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Re: NBA
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2023 6:33 am
Re: NBA
Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2023 4:04 am
Something new for 2023-24.
In-Season Tournament.
https://www.nba.com/news/in-season-tournament-101
In-Season Tournament.
https://www.nba.com/news/in-season-tournament-101
For years, NBA commissioner Adam Silver has expressed his desire to add an In-Season Tournament to the league's calendar. He finally got his wish.
As part of the most recent collective bargaining negotiations, the NBA and its players agreed to introduce the first-ever In-Season Tournament during the 2023-24 campaign. The league took elements from European soccer tournaments in order to bring more excitement to the regular season.
So, how will this new competition work? Here's a breakdown of what to expect from the 2023 In-Season Tournament.
NBA In-Season Tournament format
The most recent collective bargaining agreement includes an explanation of the In-Season Tournament format:
The NBA In-Season Tournament is split into two stages: the group stage and knockout stage.
All 30 teams participate in the group stage, and each team plays a total of four group stage games.
There will be six total groups in the group stage (three per conference). Each group will have five teams, and those teams will be placed into groups via random drawings.
The six group stage winners will move on to the knockout stage. The two "wild card" teams (one per conference) that had the highest winning percentages but finished second in the group standings will also advance to the knockout stage.
Each game of the knockout stage will be an elimination game, meaning the winners will advance to the next round and the losers will be eliminated from the In-Season Tournament.
The semifinal games and championship game will be held at a neutral site. Each In-Season Tournament game other than the championship game will be considered a regular season game.
NBA In-Season Tournament schedule
Start date: Nov. 3, 2023
End date: Dec. 9, 2023
The NBA has not yet released the full schedule for the In-Season Tournament, but games will take place during the first two months of the regular season, per the collective bargaining agreement.
Group stage games will be played on Tuesdays and Fridays in November. The knockout stage will begin in early December, and the "Final Four" will take place on Dec. 7 and 9 in Las Vegas.
NBA In-Season Tournament groups
East Group A
Philadelphia 76ers
Cleveland Cavaliers
Atlanta Hawks
Indiana Pacers
Detroit Pistons
East Group B
Milwaukee Bucks
New York Knicks
Miami Heat
Washington Wizards
Charlotte Hornets
East Group C
Boston Celtics
Brooklyn Nets
Toronto Raptors
Chicago Bulls
Orlando Magic
West Group A
Memphis Grizzlies
Phoenix Suns
Los Angeles Lakers
Utah Jazz
Portland Trail Blazers
West Group B
Denver Nuggets
Los Angeles Clippers
New Orleans Pelicans
Dallas Mavericks
Houston Rockets
West Group C
Sacramento Kings
Golden State Warriors
Minnesota Timberwolves
Oklahoma City Thunder
San Antonio Spurs
NBA In-Season Tournament prize money
Players will earn prize money based on how far their teams advance in the In-Season Tournament, per the collective bargaining agreement.
Win championship: $500,000 per player
Reach final game: $200,000 per player
Reach semifinal game: $100,000 per player
Reach quarterfinal game: $50,000 per player
Players will also be eligible to win the In-Season Tournament MVP award and make the All-Tournament Team.
The winner of the In-Season Tournament will receive the NBA Cup.
Re: NBA
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2023 3:07 pm
Re: NBA
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2023 8:27 pm
They need to name it after Dennis Rodman as a tribute to his 48 hour Vegas trip during the 97 or 98 finals (can’t remember which one that was)- Rodman Cup
Re: NBA
Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2023 4:48 am
Have you been watching the women's world cup? Dennis's daughter Trinity is on that team and plays a lot.
Re: NBA
Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2023 4:52 am
From what I gather though Dennis was kind of a dead-beat Dad. It's not really very surprising
Re: NBA
Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2023 6:48 am
When Trinity's contract was awarded in the NWSL, she was the highest paid player in it.
Re: NBA
Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2023 5:22 am
Mark Jackson gone 
Re: NBA
Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2023 5:58 am
See ya on Christmas 
Re: NBA
Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2023 3:51 pm
I’m over the sixers drama. Nuke it lol
Re: NBA
Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2023 6:48 pm
Understood. I have always despised Harden. The list of offenses is really long and really shitty, but calling the dude out at a kid's camp is just so him....entitled spoiled despicable human being. Fuck em in the ass with the empire state building. 
Re: NBA
Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2023 4:19 am
@ SR! It's true though! Harden is toxic. Nick Nurse is going to have a challenging start with team drama. I'm looking forward to the Raptors season with new coach, Darko Rajakovic, and some new players. Hope we don't lose Siakam and OG.
Re: NBA
Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2023 5:10 am
The NBA always delivers. I gotta read up on the goings on in Toronto. Just a great franchise that always contributes positively to the game. As for us, I have some really mixed feeling on KP. That dude better deliver for what we sacrificed. I may be a Griz fan on 11/19.
Re: NBA
Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2023 1:32 pm
harden will be forgotten soon after he retires...he fucked his legacy...good
Re: NBA
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2023 4:42 pm
Not NBA ...FIBA
Canada is doing well so far. Looking forward to the games against Brazil and Spain.
Anyone else watching any games?
Canada is doing well so far. Looking forward to the games against Brazil and Spain.
Anyone else watching any games?
Re: NBA
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2023 7:12 am
Re: NBA
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2023 7:27 am
Team Canada moving on to the semis against Serbia.
I thought Slovenia was going to win today, but clearly they were too distracted by all the ref calls and complained non-stop.
I thought Slovenia was going to win today, but clearly they were too distracted by all the ref calls and complained non-stop.
Re: NBA
Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2023 7:07 am
Got some tickets on the presale today...
Raps vs 76ers Oct 28th
Raps vs Lakers Apr 2
Raps vs 76ers Oct 28th
Raps vs Lakers Apr 2
Re: NBA
Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2023 5:03 pm
I was not expecting the news about Lillard going to the Bucks! It's a good move for him to go there. A realistic chance to finally get a ring.
Re: NBA
Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2023 11:39 pm
The deal actually seems the best for everyone
Re: NBA
Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2023 4:46 am
Certainly stirs the pot. Makes me miss Gamechanger more. Not feelin the potential Brogdon/Timelord offer for Holiday. Horford is spent and Williams d ability is off the chain, but then again could be hampered by Joe's insane rotation decisions favoring O at all cost. This year is going to determine if this core will stay intact. As always, going into the season there is so much to consider.
Re: NBA
Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2023 1:31 pm
Man I was really hoping we’d pick up Jrue but Celts made the trade of the offseason
Re: NBA
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2023 4:33 am
Re: NBA
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:29 pm
I can't say that I like Jimmy BUtler's media day do... 
