Shaq: Multiple NBA teams for sale, Las Vegas a possible landing spot

[Chris Craig]

You've gone batty.

All because I shook a butcher's hand...

 

[Chris Craig]

The writer quotes Shaquille saying he heard rumors a few teams are selling and one could move to Vegas. The writer then states San Antonio sold a minority share, and jumped to the assumption they will be moved to Vegas because the Spurs WNBA team the Stars moved there.

 

[julius]

The writer quotes Shaquille saying he heard rumors a few teams are selling and one could move to Vegas. The writer then states San Antonio sold a minority share, and jumped to the assumption they will be moved to Vegas because the Spurs WNBA team the Stars moved there.

There is zero chance that the Spurs would move out of San Antonio. They've been one of the most stable franchises over the last 20+ years. And right behind them is the almost zero chance that the Blazers are moving.

But people know what fans will react and click links and what fans won't react and click links.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

But New Orleans is further East. It would make more sense

But then there aren’t 8 teams in a Midwest area division. That’s why I picked Minnesota. Memphis and NO are somewhat near Texas which makes sense keeping them in that division.

 

[tykendo]

Memphis has a winner-only fan base. Much of their seasons, including competitive ones, were played in front of less than 50% capacity crowds. Sure! it's packed when they play Playoff games, but that's about it. I could see them move to Vegas.

 

[julius]

I hate the idea of any team moving to another city, mostly because of how many rumors you always hear about the Blazers leaving Portland. But I know those are mostly made up rumors, and also if a city isn't supporting their team for shit, it's not as bad.

It's not sooo bad depending on whether or not the ownership has shit the bed (like they did in Seattle) or didn't try very hard to make a good go of things (Vancouver) or the owner was a dirt bag (original Hornets).

 

[BonesJones]

I think they should just expand and add teams in Seattle and Vegas. Go back to 4 divisions. Only half of league makes playoffs.

8 teams per division is a bit much in my opinion. I think 4-team divisions with 4 divisions per conference makes sense.

I'd say if you win your division you get a top 7 seed. 8 (H) vs. 9 (A) play-in game for the Final Spot.

I'm bored so I'll even list them out, with this years division winners in bold:

Northwest - Portland Trail Blazers, Seattle Supersonics, Sacramento Kings, Utah Jazz
Southwest - Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Las Vegas ???
Central - Phoenix Suns, Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Memphis Grizzlies
South - Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs, New Orleans Pelicans

Midwest - Minnesota Timberwolves, Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers
Northeast - Toronto Raptors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards
Atlantic - Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers
Sourtheast - Miami Heat, Olrando Magic, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets

5 games against divisional opponents (15 total)
3 games against other conference opponents (36 total)
2 games against out of conference opponents (32 total)

Adds up to 83. Have each team play 1 international game a year, with an even 41/41 split of games.

 

[BonesJones]

I hate the idea of any team moving to another city, mostly because of how many rumors you always hear about the Blazers leaving Portland. But I know those are mostly made up rumors, and also if a city isn't supporting their team for shit, it's not as bad.

It's not sooo bad depending on whether or not the ownership has shit the bed (like they did in Seattle) or didn't try very hard to make a good go of things (Vancouver) or the owner was a dirt bag (original Hornets).

They just need to expand to 32 if they want a team in Vegas. Give Seattle a team back too. Good for the league and fans would love it.

 

[BonesJones]

Make it 5 in division, and 2 vs each of the other 24 teams--83 games total. And each in-division series has one neutral-site game--meaning a total of 112 neutral-site games played each NBA season. Could finally serve some fans outside of the traditional markets.

I don't think having 7 games out of market is a good idea.

I'd just say have each team play 1 game internationally. That's 16 international games a year and it makes the home/road split even at 41/41.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

I don't think having 7 games out of market is a good idea.

I'd just say have each team play 1 game internationally. That's 16 international games a year and it makes the home/road split even at 41/41.

In the Stern era, he spoke of adding a European Division. Can you imagine getting traded from Sacramento to London?

 

[KSF-ERIC]

8 teams per division is a bit much in my opinion. I think 4-team divisions with 4 divisions per conference makes sense.

I'd say if you win your division you get a top 7 seed. 8 (H) vs. 9 (A) play-in game for the Final Spot.

I'm bored so I'll even list them out, with this years division winners in bold:

Northwest - Portland Trail Blazers, Seattle Supersonics, Sacramento Kings, Utah Jazz
Southwest - Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Las Vegas ???
Central - Phoenix Suns, Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Memphis Grizzlies
South - Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs, New Orleans Pelicans

Midwest - Minnesota Timberwolves, Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers
Northeast - Toronto Raptors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards
Atlantic - Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers
Sourtheast - Miami Heat, Olrando Magic, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets

5 games against divisional opponents (15 total)
3 games against other conference opponents (36 total)
2 games against out of conference opponents (32 total)

Adds up to 83. Have each team play 1 international game a year, with an even 41/41 split of games.

The old Pacific Division in mid 90s had 8 teams: Lakers, Suns, Sonics, Clippers, Kings, Blazers, Warriors, Grizzlies.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

Actually, Grizzlies were in the other division but Central Division had 8 teams.

1996-97 NBA Standings

 

[julius]

Actually, Grizzlies were in the other division but Central Division had 8 teams.

1996-97 NBA Standings

It always irked me that the Suns were/are in the Pacific division, and the Grizzlies weren't..and it irked me that when they changed the league into 6 divisions, that the Suns were in the Pacific Division and the Blazers weren't.

Although initially it make sense for them to put the Blazers in the NW, as we actually had another team in the region, it especially makes no sense now for the Blazers to be in the NW division considering they're the *only* team in the NW now.

 

[Minstrel]

I like the idea of two 8-team divisions. I liked the old Pacific, Midwest, Atlantic and Central. I personally would rather division winners aren't guaranteed anything seeding-wise, but I could accept the two division winners automatically being the top two seeds.

 

[BonesJones]

In the Stern era, he spoke of adding a European Division. Can you imagine getting traded from Sacramento to London?

Wouldn't know how to feel about that haha. The logistics of that seem super messy. It'd be cool but it'd be difficult to pull off.

 

[BonesJones]

I like the idea of two 8-team divisions. I liked the old Pacific, Midwest, Atlantic and Central. I personally would rather division winners aren't guaranteed anything seeding-wise, but I could accept the two division winners automatically being the top two seeds.

8-team divisions with the winners not being guaranteed anything? Whats the point of divisions at that point? At least now it separates teams a little more.

 

[Minstrel]

8-team divisions with the winners not being guaranteed anything? Whats the point of divisions at that point? At least now it separates teams a little more.

Mostly for unbalanced schedules against nominal rivals.

I'm okay with no divisions either. I dislike when the best two teams are in the same division and by luck another team gets a top seed.