{~}Official 2022-2023 NBA Thread - it’s that time again, this thread coming to a end

[D'Evils]

Let's see how other owners react.
Adam Silver probably has 100 unread emails and 50 missed calls today.

Shit they be might asking Silver how they can get their own deal...
I could see Silver signing off if it expands the NBA...

Bally Sports filing for Bankruptcy... controlled the majority of the Regional Networks...
They basically just opened Pandora's Box...
All the Sport Leagues now have the option to opt out and expand beyond the old Cable Model...

Suns announce new TV partner, leaving Bally Sports Arizona

The Phoenix Suns and Mercury announced a five-year television and streaming deal with Gray, departing Bally Sports Arizona.

arizonasports.com

The Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury announced Friday they have agreed to a five-year television and streaming partnership with Gray Television, departing Bally Sports Arizona regional network.

With the new deal, the franchises expect to reach 2.8 million households, tripling the current availability by being available on traditional over-the-air TV as well as streaming.

Subscribers to a Suns- and Mercury-branded Kiswe app will allow game streaming.

The Suns’ deal will give the team a minimum of 70 non-national exclusive games in the regular season appearing between Arizona’s Family 3TV and AZ Family Sports Network, which launched in March. At least 40 games will air on 3TV, with the remaining on AZ Family Sports Network.

“Cord cutters, cable subscribers, fans with an antenna – everyone will be able to watch Suns and Mercury games on Arizona’s Family,” Ishbia said in a release. “Coupling that with a partnership with an industry leader like Kiswe to provide an innovative digital streaming solution allows us to transform the way fans watch our games, giving them more options and access than they’ve ever had.”

 

[pookie]

Giannis STEPS TO SUCCESS, you've already won a championship....weren't your Bucks the #1 OVERALL SEED? these analyst going overboard with the “failure comparisons“ to try and agree with Giannis, listen to Stephen A. he's right

 

[pookie]

I legit thought this dude was like 5'11" or at most 6 foot.

I saw the other night he was 6'5"!!!!!!! Dude has the arms of a tall midget!

Bruh I thought he was 6'1 or 6'2 max!

first time I thought he was short too, he looks like one of those swole short guys you see in the gym

 

[D'Evils]

 

[REDLINE]

Until he says something about the Jews!

 

[shaddyvillethug]

Lol @ only Lebron can be mentioned with wardell

A fucking joker is about to have his trophy 3 times in a row and he’s tied with the same about of FMVP’s as Chauncey Billups

Lol

 

[therealjondoe]

 

[therealjondoe]

 

[Deezz]

The disrespect though!!! Fuck yo' headband nukka!!

 

[The Catcher In The Rye]

That Kobe/Jemele video was an interesting watch.

 

[Amajorfucup]

Interesting. Maybe Jennie and Rob playing the long game by hiring Ham bum ass.

 

[shaddyvillethug]

Interesting. Maybe Jennie and Rob playing the long game by hiring Ham bum ass.

Lol @ that afrikan on the lakers

Nigga please

 

[REDLINE]

I'm convinced either people are slow or they don't actually think.

Context is everything.

A 1 seed losing to an 8th seed is a failure, I'm lost at why they're trying to make more confusing than what it is.

Giannis didn't give a good retort or "Ted Talk" as Ernie said.

He talked for 2 minutes to mindfuck everyone into web of struggling to say that the season wasn't a failure!

And people are actually analyzing it like it was deep!

Kobe losing in the Finals is different. He's saying the mission wasn't accomplished so he\failed.

Giannis didn't even get to start the mission so it's a fucking failure!

 

[The Catcher In The Rye]

Damn. That quote had me ready to read the article but it is paywalled.

Anybody got the details?

 

[M.H.C.]

Game Changer...?

Funny cuz the team he's facing, their bitch ass owner owns the cable channel Altitude Sports which airs the Nuggets and Colorado Avalance games. The State's largest cable provider, Xfinity, has Altitude blacked out due to fucked up negotiations since 2019 so locals who don't have DirectTv in Denver haven't been able to watch the Nuggets since 2019 locally. If bitch ass Nuggets owner cared about Nuggets fans he would've pioneered something similar to this years ago.

 

[therealjondoe]

 

[D'Evils]

KD should Update this... lol

 

[D'Evils]

 

[therealjondoe]

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Kevin Durant Is Content Being a Basketball Nomad

After four years of trying to build something lasting in Brooklyn, Durant has embarked on another chapter in his NBA odyssey. And with the Suns up 3-1 against the Clippers, KD is more interested in getting comfortable with his new team than revisiting his past.

www.theringer.com

Don’t Blow Up the Clippers

A season with so much promise ended in disappointment once again for Los Angeles. There’s no magical blockbuster trade that fixes everything, but with a little (overdue injury) luck and fine tuning, the Clippers could be as dangerous as anyone next year.

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How Brook Lopez Outpaced the Evolution of the NBA Center

Lopez’s transformation from a low-block laureate to a true stretch 5 has been remarkable. For the Bucks to come back from down 3-1 against the Heat, they’ll need to follow their adaptable big man’s lead.

www.theringer.com

What’s Next for Giannis and the Bucks?

Milwaukee’s Game 5 collapse served as a microcosm of all the issues that have most plagued it in recent years. As long as Giannis Antetokounmpo is around, the Bucks aren’t quite in "blow it up" territory, but they face some critical questions this offseason.

www.theringer.com

2023 NBA Playoffs - The Ringer

2023 NBA Playoffs on The Ringer

www.theringer.com

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

The biggest upsets in NBA playoff history

While it’s true that a No. 1 seed has fallen to a No. 8 seed only six times in the NBA playoffs, the Bucks’ loss to the Heat doesn’t come close to topping the list of the biggest …

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NBA mock draft: Who are the top risers ahead of the combine?

HoopsHype lists the prospects who’ve improved their stock the most ahead of the NBA Draft Combine.

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The Atlanta Hawks are entering what could be a make or break year around Trae Young as roster expenses mount up.

The Atlanta Hawks are entering what could be a make or break year around Trae Young as roster expenses mount up.

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NBA Rumors and News | HoopsHype

Get the latest news on free agency, trades, salaries and more on HoopsHype Rumors.

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[4 Dimensional]

Hold that L

 

[The Catcher In The Rye]

Hold that L

L = Legendary top 20 career?

 

[REDLINE]

Hold that L

Looks like Nike's trying to market these

the way they're sucking off Giannis

 

[4 Dimensional]

Sabonis has no right hand.

 

[jack walsh13]

 

[The Catcher In The Rye]

They work people that bad in the Bay?

 

[Gemini]

 

[pookie]

Both teams playing sloppy, Kings young so they have an excuse but the Warriors should know they need to be putting the Kings away early to get this over with

 

[SIDESHOW]

 

[pookie]

Poole playing like he on some personal stuff with Fox

 

[Coldchi]

thats some dirty shit Looney be pullin on the jump balls.....
he knows exactly what he be doin.

 

[4 Dimensional]

Good decision to sit Barnes. His shot is too broke for this particular series.

 

[M.H.C.]

Sabonis is ass! Why y’all tell me he was good

 

[REDLINE]

Looney's vertical