League considering contraction of lesser profitable teams

[CYST2000]

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Kind of irks me that most people have said the Hornets, but whatever. I'm used to people ishing on us. Doesn't matter, this seems like a negotiating ploy more than anything.

And Stern would get absolutely slammed for taking a professional basketball team off the gulf coast.



That was already refuted the day after it happened. I can't find a link, but the word was "erroneous" in the Times-Picayune.

And seriously, I have a tough time buying anything that the New York media says about the Hornets, because they want CP3 to be a Knick.

I know how you feel, Stern used to use the Pacers in his ideas of possible team(s) that could possibly move speeches. He also has used us as his poster child for punishment. I don't want to see teams go, but Stern has really made mistakes, and the NBA is going to have to pay for his lack of abilities.

[Jeffx]

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I don't want to see teams go, but Stern has really made mistakes, and the NBA is going to have to pay for his lack of abilities.

this.

Davi Stern is a joke. He rode Magic, Larry & Michael's coattails, but what exactly has he done? Expansion(especially into Canada) was a big mistake and is killing the league. Like another poster said, bring the league down to 24 teams.

[JBH3]

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this.

Davi Stern is a joke. He rode Magic, Larry & Michael's coattails, but what exactly has he done? Expansion(especially into Canada) was a big mistake and is killing the league. Like another poster said, bring the league down to 24 teams.

Educate Yourself: NBA Attendance 2010.

Toronto was 14th. Ahead of Heat, Suns, Magic, to name a few.

Nets, Kings, Grizz, and my beloved 6ers bring up the rear in 2010 NBA attendance. Knowledge is power. Empty talk w/ no statistical frame of reference.

[ex carrabba fan]

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It might not be all about attendance, but obviously it probably plays a large role.

According to the Boston Globe the teams listed are:

Grizz, Bobcats and Hornets

http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2010/10/24/shaq_cries_foul_on_some_gms_for_bad_business_practices/

[ProfessaPackMan]

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Again, LOL @ folks still mentioning the Wizards.

But yea, nobody's going anywhere as all it really is, is a posturing technique to put pressure on the Owners and the NBAPA to get something done. Makes for fun discussion I must say.

[Rocky]

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But yea, nobody's going anywhere as all it really is, is a posturing technique to put pressure on the Owners and the NBAPA to get something done. Makes for fun discussion I must say.

I wouldn't say it's impossible...some teams that probably should get contracted likely won't because they have huge arena leases. Some teams that you would never think would get contracted might get discussed because of their arena situations.

[JBH3]

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It might not be all about attendance, but obviously it probably plays a large role.

According to the Boston Globe the teams listed are:

Grizz, Bobcats and Hornets

http://www.boston.com/sports/basketb...ess_practices/

The Hornets are not as strapped in attendance as say the Grizz and Bobcats. However, one would think that they should be higher than slightly below avg with one of the brightest young stars (CP3) on the roster. So should he opt to leave after free agency where will Nawlins be then?

As for the Bobcats, they had poor home attendance and the worst road attendance. So their fans don't want to see them, and no others teams fanbase does either. Does MJ's presence increase their marketability? In fact, the Wizards usually make Bobcats/Wizards night Military Appreciation Night w/ $10 tickets. Yea...thanks *******s.

The Grizz...well...that IS expansion gone wrong. They actually drew more attendance on the road than at home? They have a nice young team that the Memphis locals don't seem to care too much about. Contract them? No...how bout relocate them...

[hokupguy]

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i dont thin any team has new owner ships will get contracted MJ = bobcats no chance at all.
Sadly the wizards as well fall in the same boat new owner not going anywhere. Best bet would be kings, clippers , grizz , pacers and the horents. I would rather not see any team contracted. If it works better getting a team moved to increase profit then do it for those that might get contracted . Kings back to KC with new shinny arena. Clippers some where else new ownership. Grizz??? Pacers better $$$ managment not basketball mangement. And the hornets i just dont know. Some heart from the upper folks to the team.

[LingeringRegime]

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It might not be all about attendance, but obviously it probably plays a large role.

According to the Boston Globe the teams listed are:

Grizz, Bobcats and Hornets

http://www.boston.com/sports/basketb...ess_practices/

This is precisely why the fanbase is so hesitant to support the Bobcats. They are afraid of being burned again. I guess MJ isn't even enough.

Stern was at the first home playoff game last year, and the place was sold out and LOUD. F him if this goes down.

[RonnieG]

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That's because it's baseball vs football, it has nothing to do with the big market teams playing in MLB. You think having the Royals vs the Marlins in the World Series would magically make the MLB get higher ratings than the NFL? Let's be real here.

Im not sure if you meant to reply to me but what youre addressing isnt what was being said...at least not by me.

[Marino]

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It might not be all about attendance, but obviously it probably plays a large role.

According to the Boston Globe the teams listed are:

Grizz, Bobcats and Hornets

http://www.boston.com/sports/basketb...ess_practices/

Good luck contracting the Bobcats, that would cost the NBA more money than it would to just keep them since the city set up a lot of barriers to prevent the team from leaving again. So, they may want to contract Charlotte, but if they do, it will hurt them financially even more.

[hokupguy]

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Good luck contracting the Bobcats, that would cost the NBA more money than it would to just keep them since the city set up a lot of barriers to prevent the team from leaving again. So, they may want to contract Charlotte, but if they do, it will hurt them financially even more.

dont worry bobcats aint going no where... the name bobcats maybe , but not the team mj owns. not happening..

[Hova57]

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the nba has to get rid of that crazy contracts they have in place paying players no matter what if he is traded. also the very high salaries. the NFL can get away with it because they are not guaranteed. I hate to see another lockout. but the NBA does need some restructing. I think the Wolves, Bucks, BobCats, Raptors, Clippers and Kings are on the way out.

[sportyguyfl31]

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This is nothing more then David Stern firing a shot across the bowe of the players union, as the lockout looms closer.

[RonnieG]

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the nba has to get rid of that crazy contracts they have in place paying players no matter what if he is traded. also the very high salaries. the NFL can get away with it because they are not guaranteed. I hate to see another lockout. but the NBA does need some restructing. I think the Wolves, Bucks, BobCats, Raptors, Clippers and Kings are on the way out.

I actually dont think the NBA's system is that bad.