NBA Lockout in 2017 Will Happen

Will we see another NBA lockout in 2017? 

This past week, both NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and NBAPA director Michele Roberts have began to draw deep lines in the sand with very contrasting views on the business of basketball. We take a look at why a lockout is squarely on the horizon.

by +Rodney Fisher

NBA Nitecap Blog: 20 Racks

Carmelo Anthony surpasses 20,000 points. Photo credit: NY Post

Another night in the NBA brings another Nitecap Blog. Tonight we get a late Halloween visit from the Boogieman, the 20 racks, and a marathon.

by +Rodney Fisher

NBA: Owners change NBA Finals format

NBA moves to new Finals format. Photo credit NBA 

by J.T. of Front Office News


Welp during the finals I wrote a piece talking about the 2-3-2 format being a disadvantage for the teams with home court advantage. It almost came to a head game 6 when the Heat were down 3-2 on the brink of the defeat at home in Game 6. Who knows if they are in that position if the format is the same as it has been all playoffs?

Now or Never for 2011 - 2012 NBA season; Poll Question: Is the NBA season done?

Today is the day...
All of the 30 player reps, along with players including Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Anthony, will meet today in New York to discuss the new league proposal. If accepted the season would start December 15th with a headline night game between the Mavericks and Lakers. Let's keep our fingers crossed!

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Video: NBA issues revised proposal; 72 game season starting December 15 - NBA Union response

David Stern and Adam Silver give the union a new deal to deliberate that would start the season on December 15th and would consist of 72 games. David Stern said, "many teams don't like this offer". He also admitted that many players will not like the offer either. Reports are saying that the minimum salary cap will be raised and the new mid-level exception would be $2.5 million not $5 million. They do not anticipate anything to be done until Monday when the player reps get together again.

Click here for David Stern and Adam Silver press conference

Billy Hunter and Derek Fisher have responded...

Click here for Billy Hunter and Derek Fisher press conference