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[MVP]

Reporter: When did you circle this game on your calendar?

Bosh: Yesterday.

lol like a BOSH

 

[reilo]

Well, looks like this is focusing on the sold-out rule in the NFL:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-...orts-blackout-rule-for-pay-tv.html?cmpid=yhoo

Not sure if it applies to NBA and League Pass blackouts.

 

[Zep]

Yea, even though I live nowhere near Brooklyn, I've gotten blacked out from their games because my IP is coming from somewhere in the central/north jersey 'area'.

 

[jjasper]

What are with the NBA blackouts this year? Grizz have had 2 or 3 but have never had any in the past.

 

[ph33nix]

What are with the NBA blackouts this year? Grizz have had 2 or 3 but have never had any in the past.

if it's on national tv or nba tv or its in your home market you can't watch

 

[Smokey]

everythings going to be a 3 team deal, rumor is Asik feels bad about forcing this shit to a bunch of guys tho : /

Yeah right
. I want him to end up in Milwaukee. Or Sacramento.

 

[AlphaSnake]

Fuck blackouts. I'm glad the FCC is stepping in to defend the consumer.

 

[darkside31337]

WojYahooNBA
The Boston Celtics are gaining traction in talks to acquire Houston center Omer Asik, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.

 

[Colonel Nasty]

Asik Rondo Bradley

Too bad they aren't tanking

 

[haZethew0rld]

Chris Smith is now an NBA player! the Knicks are saved!

Spoiler

Nope.

 

[AlphaSnake]

WojYahooNBA
The Boston Celtics are gaining traction in talks to acquire Houston center Omer Asik, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.

Welp, I guess they changed course on tanking. They could be a decent post-season contender.

 

[KingGondo]

Welp, I guess they changed course on tanking. They could be a decent post-season contender.

Contender for a 2nd round exit at best.

 

[Bread]

Yesss get Asik, fuck the tank let's make a run. Bass for Asik straight up.

 

[darkside31337]

WojYahooNBA
Serious talks on Boston-Houston package for Asik have included Brandon Bass, Courtney Lee and a 1st round pick, sources tell Yahoo.

Morey has found the new market inefficiency. Former Magic players!

 

[LyleLanley]

Serious talks on Boston-Houston package for Asik have included Brandon Bass, Courtney Lee and a 1st round pick, sources tell Yahoo.

Assuming it's the Clippers pick going back I don't hate this trade.

 

[RedAssedApe]

RT @BloombergTV: BREAKING: U.S. FCC proposes ending TV sports blackout rule

OMGOMGOMGOMG

so league pass costs going up?

 

[haZethew0rld]

WojYahooNBA
Serious talks on Boston-Houston package for Asik have included Brandon Bass, Courtney Lee and a 1st round pick, sources tell Yahoo.

Morey has found the new market inefficiency. Former Magic players!

I'm fine with this. Will miss them, but oh well.

 

[Bread]

I'd rather not give up Lee, he could be important come playoff time. Asik would be such a huuuuuge upgrade over Faverani and Olynyk defensively though, and Sully would complement him perfectly. Do it Danny.

 

[reilo]

RT @sam_amick: Re: Omer Asik & rumored Portland involvement, I'm told Blazers "not even remotely involved." Yahoo! reporting Boston making progress.

 

[jjasper]

if it's on national tv or nba tv or its in your home market you can't watch

I knew about national but is the NBA TV stuff new? I feel like in the past that wasn't the case for maybe I just don't remember.

 

[Tom Penny]

Bass lee and clip pick for Asik. Do it. Bass has actually played good this year shockingly but is no part of the future.. Not that i really care about green either but hes youthier

 

[haZethew0rld]

This trade better happen quick so I can go take my nap.

 

[LyleLanley]

This trade better happen quick so I can go take my nap.

Don't hold your breath.

Two people briefed on Asik talks note that deal unlikely to go down until tomorrow. Buckle up for lots more posturing. #omermare

 

[LegendofJoe]

I'm surprised that Morey wants Bass over Humphries, must be the Howard Orlando connection.

 

[Matrix]

Bass :|

Lee again :|

Ah whatever, mopey Asik must go.

 

[Psychological Intellect]

I thought that Houston wanted a stretch 4? Or is Bass a better spacer than I remember OR is HOuston content with Jones?

 

[Future PhaZe]

Is Morey seriously going to make a trade with the Celtics without getting Olynyk? lol

 

[giri]

Yes. What it means you can get NBA League Pass and watch your local team in your region without subscribing to whomever holds their content rights.

Except that it instantly devalues those contracts with the tv stations. Giving them less cause to throw the lucrative money at them. Ad time is less valuable.

It's not actually a direct win.

The only real argument against it was "cause its annoying".

It will more than likely drive the cost of league pass up as teams try to recoup the lost tv revenue through increased stream revenue.

 

[friskykillface]

WojYahooNBA
Serious talks on Boston-Houston package for Asik have included Brandon Bass, Courtney Lee and a 1st round pick, sources tell Yahoo.

Morey has found the new market inefficiency. Former Magic players!

Bass for Gasol deal dead :'(

lol i wanted courtney lee gone ages ago, hes reunited with Dwight.


not a bad deal

 

[Vic]

Is Morey seriously going to make a trade with the Celtics without getting Olynyk? lol

No way the Celtics give away Olynyk.

 

[otapnam]

I thought that Houston wanted a stretch 4? Or is Bass a better spacer than I remember OR is Houston content with Jones?

I think it depends on who else Houston would have to give up. Jones is pretty good, he hasnt even had that much play time yet but shows some potential. They have DMO and greg smith as well so they have a few backup options.

What they really need is a bigger 2 guard or SF that can defend the 2 and 3 since harden and parsons cant really do it

 

[Smokey]

Lee would provide some defense. I'm ok with him. Bass is whatever. And rockets would get a first.

I'd do it but hold out until the last minute

 

[otapnam]

Lee would provide some defense. I'm ok with him. Bass is whatever. And rockets would get a first.

I'd do it but hold out until the last minute

Bass is only averaging 6 rebounds on 30 minutes.

I dont even know how that works

 

[The Frankman]

Charles Oakley is 50 years old today. One of the last true enforcers.

 

[Colonel Nasty]

I liked Courtney Lee when he was here but I don't like his contract.

 

[thekad]

People really think Morey is going to trade for a couple of bad contracts and a shitty pick?

 

[UnObtainium17]

People really think Morey is going to trade for a couple of bad contracts and a shitty pick?

Maybe it's the pick from Nets?
Is bass better than Humphries? Ainge is not really the kind of guy you can fleece on trades.

 

[ph33nix]

@KingJames: Man could I really miss tonight's game....... #DamnAnkle #YouGotALilTimeToGetRight #LetsGoMan #MindOverMatterTheySayRight

god damn lbj don't play

shit aint worth it

 

[Psychological Intellect]

god damn lbj don't play

shit aint worth it

Didn't think the ankle was that bad/ fuck this game. sit it out

 

[Branduil]

People really think Morey is going to trade for a couple of bad contracts and a shitty pick?

What else are you going to get?

 

[Clevinger]

god damn lbj don't play

shit aint worth it

he's playing

 

[Hasphat'sAnts]

What else are you going to get?

Well 50 posts ago we were talking about Paul Millsap, who's averaging 20 in PER this season.

 

[pilonv1]

So Morey is just trying to scare Boston into a trade by making up who else is interested in their fake deadline?

 

[Syphon Filter]

Da king has arrived

 

[giri]

So Morey is just trying to scare Boston into a trade by making up who else is interested in their fake deadline?

More likely he's using it to try and pressure Atlanta.

Cause that Celtics deal is pure poop.

 

[AcridMeat]

Charles Oakley is 50 years old today. One of the last true enforcers.

When is his tryout with the Knicks?

 

[Hasphat'sAnts]

I hope Ferry's learned and isn't this dumb.

 

[AlphaSnake]

Contender for a 2nd round exit at best.

Yep. But hey, at least they'll make the playoffs unlike my team.

 

[Future PhaZe]

Lee would provide some defense. I'm ok with him. Bass is whatever. And rockets would get a first.

I'd do it but hold out until the last minute

 

[Herpes Reasons]

Lee would provide some defense. I'm ok with him. Bass is whatever. And rockets would get a first.

I'd do it but hold out until the last minute

you'll take pau and all of our kobe clones for asik, and your going to like it.