Soxbadger Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 If it goes to court, a mediator will settle it. Its not going to trial. My guess is that its settled by next summer. No way will it drag out longer, no one can afford it. They just need a 3rd party to basically hammer it in their heads that fighting over 1-2% is stupid and they are throwing the baby out with the bath water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Nov 15, 2011 -> 09:24 PM) If it goes to court, a mediator will settle it. Its not going to trial. My guess is that its settled by next summer. No way will it drag out longer, no one can afford it. They just need a 3rd party to basically hammer it in their heads that fighting over 1-2% is stupid and they are throwing the baby out with the bath water. They had the same mediator who worked with te nfl working with them a few weeks ago, and this is where we wound up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 The season is toast. But like I said during the summer, another year and no ring for LeBron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Court ordered mediation is a lot different than voluntary mediation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexSoxFan#1 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (chw42 @ Nov 14, 2011 -> 05:43 PM) Now that would be funny. The owners don't NEED their franchises. They've made their money elsewhere. The players on the other hand...well...good luck with your day to day jobs. Pretty sure the marquee players can still earn a fat paycheck playing in leagues in Europe and other parts of the world, don't think you'll see D Rose applying for a job at Wal-Mart. Edited November 16, 2011 by MexSoxFan#1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Nov 15, 2011 -> 09:34 PM) Pretty sure the marquee players can still earn a fat paycheck playing in leagues in Europe and other parts of the world, don't think you'll see D Rose applying for a job at Wal-Mart. Definitely not, but a majority of the players might have a hard time. Even if they've made millions in previous years. We all know how irresponsible some NBA players are with their money. Edited November 16, 2011 by chw42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Nov 15, 2011 -> 10:34 PM) Pretty sure the marquee players can still earn a fat paycheck playing in leagues in Europe and other parts of the world, don't think you'll see D Rose applying for a job at Wal-Mart. I wouldn't call what they can earn overseas a "Fat paycheck" relative to the NBA. There's just not that kind of money in those leagues. It should be enough to cover expenses, even on the types of houses these guys have, but it won't cover the same lifestyle. The Marquee players still have their endorsement contracts to get by, that's where their money is. You still see Rose, Howard on the tele these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Lawsuits filed. One day after the union became a trade association following Billy Hunter’s disclaimer of interest, players backed up their stand-united front and filed two antitrust complaints against the NBA. The initial lawsuit was filed in Minneapolis. Minnesota’s Anthony Tolliver, Detroit’s Ben Gordon, free agent Caron Butler and Derrick Williams, who was chosen by the Timberwolves with the second overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, were named as plaintiffs. A second suit was filed in California. Plaintiffs include New York’s Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups, Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant, free agent Leon Powe and Kawhi Leonard, a rookie who was acquired by San Antonio during the 2011 draft. David Boies, an attorney for the players, said the suits are an attempt to restore competitive free-market conditions in the NBA. While NFL players sought an injunction to end pro football’s recent lockout, basketball players are seeking a summary judgement that could end the 138-day NBA lockout before owners cancel the entire 2011-12 season. If successful, players could receive treble damages worth more than $2 billion. "If you’re in a poker game, and you run a bluff, and the bluff works, you’re a hero. If someone calls your bluff, you lose. I think the owners overplayed their hand," Boies said. "They did a terrific job of taking a very hard line and pushing the players to make concession after concession after concession, but greed is not only a terrible thing — it’s a dangerous thing." The NBA filed a lawsuit Aug. 2 in federal district court in New York seeking to establish the lockout doesn’t violate federal antitrust laws. If the NBPA’s dissolution is ruled to be lawful, the NBA is requesting all players contracts become void and unenforceable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexSoxFan#1 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Jeez, it's getting ugly...kiss this season good bye and I just bought NBA 2K12, that'll have to do for me this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Hilarious Bill Simmons dunk video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Nov 15, 2011 -> 08:31 PM) The season is toast. But like I said during the summer, another year and no ring for LeBron. Slice it how you want, but missing a Derrick Rose season is not ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 No matter who is trying to play the victim in this whole situation they are all going to come out as villains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Nov 17, 2011 -> 08:29 AM) Hilarious Bill Simmons dunk video! Whats sad is his dunk video is still better than what most people have seen in an NBA dunk contest since Vince Carter. (and a few of Dwight Howards, minus the props) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjm676 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 14, 2011 -> 03:02 PM) If they lose the whole season, the players will be out ~$1.85 billion total. That's a lot of dough, considering all the child support, Bentleys, mansions and tattoos that cash could be used for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Nov 17, 2011 -> 02:29 PM) Hilarious Bill Simmons dunk video! That was hilarious. Blake Griffin, props. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Scalabrine releasing a rap album. “‘Big Scal’ rapping, and rhyming ‘Scalabrine’ with ‘you’re a weenie’. Man, that s*** cray.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 For a split second I thought you were serious and I already had my wallet out to preorder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Nov 16, 2011 -> 01:29 PM) Jeez, it's getting ugly...kiss this season good bye and I just bought NBA 2K12, that'll have to do for me this season. The Assocation should keep you busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Nov 18, 2011 -> 02:21 AM) For a split second I thought you were serious and I already had my wallet out to preorder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Nov 18, 2011 -> 02:21 AM) For a split second I thought you were serious and I already had my wallet out to preorder. It would have sat right next to "Shaq Diesel." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 18, 2011 -> 07:41 AM) It would have sat right next to "Shaq Diesel." All you nasty punks can't stop my dunks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeNukeEm Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/68730.html Could belong in the Filibuster, but hey there's some NBAish basketball for you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 QUOTE (DukeNukeEm @ Nov 19, 2011 -> 12:10 AM) http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/68730.html Could belong in the Filibuster, but hey there's some NBAish basketball for you guys. Really, an NBA player official fundraiser, that's a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexSoxFan#1 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 QUOTE (DukeNukeEm @ Nov 18, 2011 -> 11:10 PM) http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/68730.html Could belong in the Filibuster, but hey there's some NBAish basketball for you guys. I love the comments, lol, stupid repubs, haters gonna hate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 KCJHoop K.C Johnson Dwyane Wade bringing four-city, NBA lockout all-star tour to Chicago on Dec. 7. Tickets for game at UIC on sale at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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