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RE: NBA Talk 2012 - 3/11/2020 10:21:55 PM

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So, sporting events will be cancelled and fan-less but huge Malls all over the country will be open.

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RE: NBA Talk 2012 - 3/11/2020 10:24:59 PM

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As part of the Jazz’s COVID-19 response, shootaround availability was done in the ZBBC media room today rather than on the court. As Rudy Gobert got finished discussing the situation, he stood up, leaned over and made it a point to touch every mic and recorder in front of him. 😂

11:06 AM - Mar 9, 2020

"Sources: Rudy Gobert has coronavirus; Jazz, Thunder players quarantined"

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28887057/jazz-center-rudy-gobert-tests-positive-coronavirus

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RE: NBA Talk 2012 - 3/12/2020 10:12:41 AM

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Donovan Mitchell tests positive as well
Team cites that Gobert "was careless" in his interactions with other players.

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RE: NBA Talk 2012 - 3/12/2020 11:28:55 AM

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Donovan Mitchell tests positive as well
Team cites that Gobert "was careless" in his interactions with other players.

That just sounds weird.

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RE: NBA Talk 2012 - 3/12/2020 11:51:42 AM

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Jim Dolan looked at a global pandemic and thought "I'm not going to take action until Donald Trump tells me what to do."

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RE: NBA Talk 2012 - 3/12/2020 10:41:51 PM

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

As part of the Jazz’s COVID-19 response, shootaround availability was done in the ZBBC media room today rather than on the court. As Rudy Gobert got finished discussing the situation, he stood up, leaned over and made it a point to touch every mic and recorder in front of him. 😂

11:06 AM - Mar 9, 2020

Not really finding the humor in that.

Especially if he knew he had been infected with this crap at the time.

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RE: NBA Talk 2012 - 3/13/2020 10:06:31 AM

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

As part of the Jazz’s COVID-19 response, shootaround availability was done in the ZBBC media room today rather than on the court. As Rudy Gobert got finished discussing the situation, he stood up, leaned over and made it a point to touch every mic and recorder in front of him. 😂

11:06 AM - Mar 9, 2020

Not really finding the humor in that.

Especially if he knew he had been infected with this crap at the time.

That was kind of my point. That tweet didn't age well.

I doubt he knew he was infected, but still a dumb thing to do.

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RE: NBA Talk 2012 - 3/13/2020 4:37:51 PM

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Its super awesome that more and more players are doing this, but team owners should be absolutely embarrassed that it's happening.

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New Orleans' Zion Williamson says he is pledging to cover the salaries for all of the Pelicans arena staff workers for the next 30 days.

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RE: NBA Talk 2012 - 3/14/2020 12:22:01 AM

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Good on you, you bleeding heart liberal (and in my world, that's a term of affection).

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RE: NBA Talk 2012 - 3/14/2020 8:20:16 AM

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Its super awesome that more and more players are doing this, but team owners should be absolutely embarrassed that it's happening.

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New Orleans' Zion Williamson says he is pledging to cover the salaries for all of the Pelicans arena staff workers for the next 30 days.

Didn't Cuban do something similar?

Either way Zion showing a lot of maturity for a young man.

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RE: NBA Talk 2012 - 3/15/2020 12:27:49 AM

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

Its super awesome that more and more players are doing this, but team owners should be absolutely embarrassed that it's happening.

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Shams Charania✔@ShamsCharania
New Orleans' Zion Williamson says he is pledging to cover the salaries for all of the Pelicans arena staff workers for the next 30 days.

So many cats (players) doing the right thing.

Meanwhile billionaire owners worried about their bottom line, not their people.

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RE: NBA Talk 2012 - 3/16/2020 10:31:46 AM

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Woj:

Against the backdrop of a global pandemic, NBA owners and executives are bracing for the possibility of mid-to-late June as a best-case scenario for the league's return, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

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RE: NBA Talk 2012 - 4/27/2020 11:53:52 AM

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The Lakers have returned approximately $4.6 million that they received from a federal government program.

The program was intended to help small businesses weather the economic burden caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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RE: NBA Talk 2012 - 4/27/2020 2:12:53 PM

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I would have never called myself a Piston fan back in the day.
But THANK GOD they came along, or the MJ LoveFest would be even more overbearing.
Love that Isiah Thomas still pisses Michael off. Glad someone does.

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RE: NBA Talk 2012 - 4/28/2020 8:50:29 AM

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I would have never called myself a Piston fan back in the day.
But THANK GOD they came along, or the MJ LoveFest would be even more overbearing.
Love that Isiah Thomas still pisses Michael off. Glad someone does.

the 30 for 30 on the bad boys a couple years ago was outstanding

Bill Laimbeer was a jerk then, and apparently still relishes being one.

I just cannot imagine him coaching women's basketball, which he has done for some time.

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RE: NBA Talk 2012 - 4/28/2020 8:56:24 AM

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My son, a big NBA fan, has watched the Bad boys 30/30 and watching The Last Dance

Says he'd loved to have watched the NBA in that era. Says sometimes he tires of most players being buddies on the floor and not really getting after it like they were allowed to in that time.

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RE: NBA Talk 2012 - 4/28/2020 11:04:07 AM

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quote:

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I would have never called myself a Piston fan back in the day.
But THANK GOD they came along, or the MJ LoveFest would be even more overbearing.
Love that Isiah Thomas still pisses Michael off. Glad someone does.

the 30 for 30 on the bad boys a couple years ago was outstanding

Bill Laimbeer was a jerk then, and apparently still relishes being one.

I just cannot imagine him coaching women's basketball, which he has done for some time.

Again this morning, reiterated that he'd do the same things.
They knew what it would take to win, and they did it.
Mad respect for that.

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RE: NBA Talk 2012 - 4/28/2020 11:04:34 AM

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My son, a big NBA fan, has watched the Bad boys 30/30 and watching The Last Dance

Says he'd loved to have watched the NBA in that era. Says sometimes he tires of most players being buddies on the floor and not really getting after it like they were allowed to in that time.

Sure seems like it made for better games.

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RE: NBA Talk 2012 - 4/28/2020 1:40:02 PM

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Shams Charania:

Five-star prospect Daishen Nix has decommitted from UCLA and plans to sign in the NBA G League, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA@Stadium

G League deal for Daishen Nix — arguably the best point guard in the 2021 NBA draft — is expected to be in the $300,000 range, sources said.

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RE: NBA Talk 2012 - 4/28/2020 8:13:38 PM

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Isiah Thomas ranking of the best players he ever played against.

1. Kareem
2. Bird
3. Magic
4. Jordan
5. Dr. J.

Me thinks he doesn't like Jordan.

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RE: NBA Talk 2012 - 4/29/2020 9:39:40 AM

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Isiah Thomas ranking of the best players he ever played against.

1. Kareem
2. Bird
3. Magic
4. Jordan
5. Dr. J.

Me thinks he doesn't like Jordan.

Perhaps Magic, and Isiah aren’t that tight anymore either.

Putting Bird above Magic? Needling him a bit?

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RE: NBA Talk 2012 - 5/19/2020 6:19:57 PM

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A post from someone who works for the Avalanche. For context, Layne Vashro was a long-times Wolves poster over at Canis and a brilliant sports analytics mind. He was hired a number of year ago by Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, who own the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Los Angeles Rams and Arsenal Football Club. He's the Senior Sports Analyst for the Nuggets.

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NHL is waiting for the NBA.

I work for the same organization that Layne left here to join (he and I tried to grab lunch a few times but it never worked out. We each work at different campuses). Anyway, I’m on the NHL side of things in the TV world. I can tell you that the return of major sports in this country is all gonna depend on what the NBA chooses to do. They will have a similar plan, but the NHL will let the NBA take the lead. It would be a terrible look if the NBA cancelled and the NHL went forward (or vice versa) because one will end of looking like they made a huge mistake either way. I’ve heard the Nuggets are working out again with heavy modifications and restrictions (1 or 2 players at a time, no weight room, and that they have to shut down the practice court for a full clean every other day etc). They are no where near full workouts or practice.

But, with the millions of dollars already lost in revenue, you can be sure they will do everything humanly possible to get back on the court/ice. The fact that Nascar and MMA have started back up is huge and that the rest of the sports world is taking note of what they are doing and what they can mimic to keep everyone involved safe. Broadcasts aren’t gonna look the same and there aren’t gonna be fans, but I’d expect things to start back up beginning of July. If I’m a betting man I’d say we get some 7-10 game end to the regular season (in hub cities). No team wants to jump right into the post season without some real games to shake off the rust, regain some chemistry and figure out how to play in empty arenas (which is a huge concern for players and coaches. They rely on the fans for energy).

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RE: NBA Talk 2012 - 5/20/2020 12:08:17 PM

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Shams Charania✔@ShamsCharania
The NBA has Orlando/Disney World as a clear frontrunner for return-to-play site for resuming 2019-20 season, sources tell me and @sam_amick. Orlando has gained significant seriousness among other cites such as Las Vegas.

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RE: NBA Talk 2012 - 5/20/2020 4:05:22 PM

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I heard round robin tournaments may take place to round out the playoff seedings.. Could be BS?

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RE: NBA Talk 2012 - 5/22/2020 10:25:15 AM

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Jerry Sloan passes:

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/longtime-utah-jazz-coach-jerry-sloan-dies-143625829.html

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