Not sure why a victory lap is needed because a certified clown is off my team? Good thing I don’t need a reilo approval for that one. Plenty of people were also acting like the rockets were stupid for even putting the desire for a trade out there.
Enjoy life in jail or China KPJ
Enjoy life in jail or China KPJ
Your FO knew about this shit beforehand, they're complicit as fuck and even doing this trade makes them more shady not less. Don't go clapping for this one, everyone involved is a fucking clown.
You're acting like trading him absolves them or something, it's dumb. Congrats on finding a sadistic technocrat like Presti to deal with though, glad he got his second round picks out of it.
You're acting like trading him absolves them or something, it's dumb. Congrats on finding a sadistic technocrat like Presti to deal with though, glad he got his second round picks out of it.
Knew about…what? Did he allegedly beat on someone before?
As soon as they found out this bs he was suspended. They didn’t want to pay him any money if they didn’t have to, hence putting him out there for a trade. Not my problem Presti is an an addict. They get to pay him millions, not the Rockets.
He got a NFL style contract precisely for this reason. He is a clown who had potential, but still a clown. He fucked up beyond repair, another team was willing to trade for him, he was going to get released anyway, and now he’s officially off my team.
I’m clapping. You sound angry for no reason, it’s not even your squad lol
As soon as they found out this bs he was suspended. They didn’t want to pay him any money if they didn’t have to, hence putting him out there for a trade. Not my problem Presti is an an addict. They get to pay him millions, not the Rockets.
He got a NFL style contract precisely for this reason. He is a clown who had potential, but still a clown. He fucked up beyond repair, another team was willing to trade for him, he was going to get released anyway, and now he’s officially off my team.
I’m clapping. You sound angry for no reason, it’s not even your squad lol
The fact you don't even see that the Rockets should've just waived him (since voiding the contract wasn't gonna happen) instead of trying to seek some assets out of him as not a pause for concern is what the issue is here.
EDIT: lol wow look you got a trade exception! please clap
EDIT: lol wow look you got a trade exception! please clap
By reilo Go To PostThe fact you don't even see that the Rockets should've just waived him (since voiding the contract wasn't gonna happen) instead of trying to seek some assets out of him as not a pause for concern is what the issue is here.
EDIT: lol wow look you got a trade exception! please clap
They would’ve had to pay him 17m. They didn’t want to pay him anything if they could help it. The fact that you can’t see that is the issue here.
By Smokey Go To PostThey would’ve had to pay him 17m. They didn’t want to pay him anything if they could help it. Turns out they could. The fact that you can’t see that is the issue here.That just makes the Rockets and Thunder scummy af bro.
By reilo Go To PostThat just makes the Rockets and Thunder scummy af bro.
Idk
Not paying an abuser 17m vs 0 and the other option of doing so for picks seems pretty one sided to me.
Legit confused why reilo is calling the Rockets scummy for getting out of paying this guy millions but ok lol
If they can't get out of paying him because the NBAPA won't allow it.. aren't they the scummy ones? If the dude is getting paid either why does it matter who is cutting the check?
By diehard Go To PostIf they can't get out of paying him because the NBAPA won't allow it.. aren't they the scummy ones? If the dude is getting paid either why does it matter who is cutting the check?Yes, the NBAPA deserves a lot of flack here for their hardline stance on any and all of these matters where they shield the players from scrutiny at every step
Blame the NBAPA for putting up for him and the NBA for being cowards and not just voiding his contract which they can do.
By diehard Go To PostIf they can't get out of paying him because the NBAPA won't allow it.. aren't they the scummy ones? If the dude is getting paid either why does it matter who is cutting the check?
I’m a fan of the team he was in so….yeah…I don’t want my team paying the guy millions if they can help it. In a broader scope, yeah, the PA are the real goons.
By Smokey Go To PostKnew about…what? Did he allegedly beat on someone before?
As soon as they found out this bs he was suspended. They didn’t want to pay him any money if they didn’t have to, hence putting him out there for a trade. Not my problem Presti is an an addict. They get to pay him millions, not the Rockets.
He got a NFL style contract precisely for this reason. He is a clown who had potential, but still a clown. He fucked up beyond repair, another team was willing to trade for him, he was going to get released anyway, and now he’s officially off my team.
I’m clapping. You sound angry for no reason, it’s not even your squad lol
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/sadly-the-allegations-against-kevin-porter-jr-arent-shocking-why-didnt-more-help-didnt-come-sooner/
KPJ has been a walking red flag for a long time
Hadn't read this, yet, but the title intrigues me:
e: the language is overly scientific, imo, but it's good stuff
e: the language is overly scientific, imo, but it's good stuff
that KPJ situation probably isn't easy to navigate regarding his contract.
first and foremost a union in any job is supposed to stand up for you. if it's not against the cba, then they should be defending you. otherwise, whats the point of a cba?
he's not the first athlete to ever be a piece of shit and he won't be the last. Being able to void his contract, or any player in a similar situation, should have been brought up in one of the dozen other CBA negotiations over the last few decades if it mattered that much to ownership.
first and foremost a union in any job is supposed to stand up for you. if it's not against the cba, then they should be defending you. otherwise, whats the point of a cba?
he's not the first athlete to ever be a piece of shit and he won't be the last. Being able to void his contract, or any player in a similar situation, should have been brought up in one of the dozen other CBA negotiations over the last few decades if it mattered that much to ownership.
By Kibner Go To PostHadn't read this, yet, but the title intrigues me:great stuff
e: the language is overly scientific, imo, but it's good stuff
its not just enough to put yourself in position to make a play, but you have to create the situation and narrow the options leading to that point as well
its harder to defend guards than it is to play cornerback these days imo
By Smokey Go To PostKnew about…what? Did he allegedly beat on someone before?
As soon as they found out this bs he was suspended. They didn’t want to pay him any money if they didn’t have to, hence putting him out there for a trade. Not my problem Presti is an an addict. They get to pay him millions, not the Rockets.
He got a NFL style contract precisely for this reason. He is a clown who had potential, but still a clown. He fucked up beyond repair, another team was willing to trade for him, he was going to get released anyway, and now he’s officially off my team.
I’m clapping. You sound angry for no reason, it’s not even your squad lol
is how I imagine that DJ he roughed up and broke his laptop because he wouldn't play his request would read this post
I was too embarrassed to post that
The Rockets were also in touch with Utah on deal structures that would have sent Talen Horton-Tucker to Houston, sources said. The Jazz have seen continued progress from former No. 5 pick Kris Dunn — who’s found somewhat of a resurgence in Salt Lake City — and would like to afford plenty of opportunity for 2023 first-round selection Keyonte George to handle the controls of Utah’s offense, as well.Just Do It
By DY_nasty Go To Postgreat stuffYeah, it's something I had thought of, but only a tiny bit. I'll have to pay more attention to it while watching games.
its not just enough to put yourself in position to make a play, but you have to create the situation and narrow the options leading to that point as well
its harder to defend guards than it is to play cornerback these days imo
By diehard Go To PostI was too embarrassed to post that
Just Do It
Meh
By Kibner Go To PostYeah, it's something I had thought of, but only a tiny bit. I'll have to pay more attention to it while watching games.I had the benefit of actually enjoying defense early so coaches didn't have a problem talking to me beyond "pls give a fuck you look dumb as hell rn" when it came to that stuff.
A guy from Bobby Jackson's camp told me that forcing a player to his weak hand off catch or triple threat was legitimately bad advice. You want ballhanders to go to their weak hand when they don't get to think about it. Trap inside the trap, etc. I think Marcus Smart was actually doing a video on the same thing two years ago on his run for DPOY.
The article had a really good bit of how to draw out illegal screens and offensive fouls by simply stretching a play beyond its practiced seems, but there's also a lot of just persistent awareness that isn't about 'hustle' but knowing how the court is going to change if x or y happens even when the ball isn't near you. And honestly, I think a lot of guys get a rep for being bad defenders when in reality they're just not in a scheme to take advantage of it. Guys get told not to gamble or stick to the zone so much that they play conservative to the point of irrelevancy.
On your last point, it doesn't help that by and large most people view getting a lot of steals as analogous to good defense when in reality some of the worst defenders get a lot of steals because they tend to gamble passing lanes and forget about the assignment a lot
That too. But look at a prospect like Bilal - what NCAA program is gonna let him play free safety as a freshmen? If he went through a normal pipeline he'd spend years unlearning everything that made his draft stock pop.
The space for the discussion on defense has grown substantially over the years, but for a long time the dream was having a bunch of Otto Porters and Shane Battiers all over the court.
The space for the discussion on defense has grown substantially over the years, but for a long time the dream was having a bunch of Otto Porters and Shane Battiers all over the court.
By DY_nasty Go To PostThat too. But look at a prospect like Bilal - what NCAA program is gonna let him play free safety as a freshmen? If he went through a normal pipeline he'd spend years unlearning everything that made his draft stock pop.I'm glad that defense is being discussed about in nuance more than it used to. I kind of like how there aren't any easy box score stats to show who is good or bad at defense. It forces people to think more about context and have to explain it and show it with clips.
The space for the discussion on defense has grown substantially over the years, but for a long time the dream was having a bunch of Otto Porters and Shane Battiers all over the court.
I hope it never goes back to being something simple to talk about or just ignored, tbh.
By reilo Go To PostOn your last point, it doesn't help that by and large most people view getting a lot of steals as analogous to good defense when in reality some of the worst defenders get a lot of steals because they tend to gamble passing lanes and forget about the assignment a lot
Blocks too, guys chasing the ball and giving up easy offensive putbacks.
Why are there back to backs in preseason? And why Joe playing his starters they whole game. Makes no sense.
By Kuma Go To PostWhy are there back to backs in preseason? And why Joe playing his starters they whole game. Makes no sense.Blame the Celtics. The league doesn’t schedule preseason; the teams do.
He literally can’t help himself
Didn’t realize how good he had it with the clubs in the H, went to the East Coast with instant regret
i legit don't even care anymore lol.
trade him. Keep him. let him sit out.
who gives a fuck lol. We second round fodder unless Biid figures out how to 1. Not be hurt in the playoffs. 2. Not get shut down by corpses. 3. Stop being a hoe when things get tough.
trade him. Keep him. let him sit out.
who gives a fuck lol. We second round fodder unless Biid figures out how to 1. Not be hurt in the playoffs. 2. Not get shut down by corpses. 3. Stop being a hoe when things get tough.
https://www.wsj.com/business/media/how-the-nba-plans-to-remake-its-tv-deals-and-score-billions-for-its-stars-32678182?mod=hp_listb_pos2
Paywalled article. Select parts below:
Paywalled article. Select parts below:
As the NBA enters its first media negotiations in a decade, its biggest partners, Disney’s ESPN and Warner Bros. Discovery’s TNT—which together pay about $2.6 billion a year— aren’t looking to pony up big spending increases.
Each company is under investor pressure to trim costs, with cable TV’s decline and hefty mergers weighing on their balance sheets. Meanwhile, the largest sports broadcaster in local markets is in bankruptcy and on the brink of liquidation.
The solution: The league is looking to bring additional parties to the negotiating table as it plots out its new deals, which would go into effect after the 2024-2025 season. For consumers, those deals could change significantly where games are broadcast.
ESPN and TNT, which carry roughly 165 nationally televised games combined, are exploring signing up for smaller packages, said people familiar with the situation. That arrangement would help them hang onto a premier asset in American media without breaking the bank. Those companies already are in renewal talks with the NBA, with an exclusive negotiation period set to expire in April.
If ESPN and TNT buy fewer games, that would allow the league to create a package for Amazon and Apple already have expressed interest—and are looking for much more than a small slice of NBA games.
“They’re benefitting from the fact that there are new entrants who look to want to play,” said Jonathan Miller, former NBA executive and chief executive of Integrated Media, which specializes in digital media investments.
Amazon and others have indicated they would find it even more appealing if the NBA could package national TV rights with local-market rights—so they can show people in Indiana the games of the hometown Pacers, for example, and the same in other cities around the country, according to people familiar with the discussions.
The league is looking at doing just that, some of the people said, and the bankruptcy of Diamond Sports —parent of the Bally Sports branded regional channels that once operated under the Fox Sports Net brand—is expected to accelerate those efforts.
The NBA hasn’t said publicly what fee increase it is seeking. Tripling the last agreement would mean a deal worth about $78 billion over a decade. Media rights make up a big chunk of league revenues, along with ticket and merchandise sales.
In the most recent season, NBA games on TNT, ESPN and ABC averaged 1.6 million viewers. The playoffs attracted more than five million viewers, according to Nielsen data, and were nearly always the most popular programming across all of television
for audiences under 50.
The total viewership is far smaller than the NFL’s, which averaged about 17 million viewers per game last season. But the NBA will be the last major sports-media property to come up for bidding for a long time, said Lee Berke, president and chief executive of LHB Sports, Entertainment and Media, a sports media consulting firm. “This is the last train to jump on,” he said.
TV networks have a strong incentive to carry sports because it is among the only content people tune into in large numbers on cable nowadays. In addition to ESPN and TNT, NBC’s sports unit is also interested in NBA rights, a person familiar with the situation said. But networks are getting choosy. ESPN chose to pass on renewing rights to the Big Ten college football conference, for example, and took a smaller MLB
package in the most recent negotiations.
Streamers, meanwhile, see sports as a subscriber magnet. YouTube and Amazon each have major NFL packages, while Apple has a deal with Major League Soccer.
As ESPN separately hunts for a strategic partner to help with its transition to streaming, the NBA has discussed offering its League Pass package—a subscription service that lets fans watch games outside their home markets—to ESPN in exchange for a small equity stake, The Wall Street Journal reported. The NBA is unlikely to move forward with such a conversation until discussions with ESPN on a larger mediarights deal are completed.
Two thoughts, and not sure which is correct:
A. More fracturing of games might across broadcasters might make it costlier to see all games
B. More competition from different broadcasters could lead to increase in quality and access and price wars
A. More fracturing of games might across broadcasters might make it costlier to see all games
B. More competition from different broadcasters could lead to increase in quality and access and price wars
By n8 dogg Go To PostVery fucking cool
