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ESPNs contract with the NBA
Posted on 3/21/17 at 9:08 pm
Posted on 3/21/17 at 9:08 pm
It is well known that ESPN regrets the amount they spent on the NBA package as in a few years they are projected to pay more for rights to games than they will take in . Would the NBA's decision to consistently bench stars during prime time games be considered a breach of their contract and allow them to get out or renegotiate terms?
Silver created this mess by being so player friendly. I have nothing against resting players over 30 occasionally but draw the line at young guys. It's also one thing to rest a player from time to time. Resting groups at once is my issue.
They act like it is the schedulers' fault. It is very hard to make a schedule especially when a hockey team and concerts may cause conflict. They also have to factor in things like Mardi Gras and the Rodeo.
Silver created this mess by being so player friendly. I have nothing against resting players over 30 occasionally but draw the line at young guys. It's also one thing to rest a player from time to time. Resting groups at once is my issue.
They act like it is the schedulers' fault. It is very hard to make a schedule especially when a hockey team and concerts may cause conflict. They also have to factor in things like Mardi Gras and the Rodeo.
This post was edited on 3/21/17 at 9:11 pm
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Posted on 3/21/17 at 9:11 pm to JabarkusRussell
No.
Posted on 3/21/17 at 9:13 pm to JabarkusRussell
ESPN could of signed a 1 year deal. Simply put , Disney made a bad investment. This is why it's called investing and not guaranteed money .
Posted on 3/21/17 at 9:15 pm to JabarkusRussell
No it is not a breach of contract. ESPN overpaid for all their sports rights and are now feeling the effects of that
Posted on 3/21/17 at 9:18 pm to JabarkusRussell
TV rights don't come before health and safety. If a guy gets injured because he's worn down, then it's no different than a construction worker who gets injured or killed due to too many hours. If revenue becomes more important than health, then you're asking for lawsuits.
Posted on 3/21/17 at 9:19 pm to JabarkusRussell
Lebron is a vag
Posted on 3/21/17 at 9:20 pm to JabarkusRussell
:nb4dabigfellabitchesaboutplayerrest:
ETA: Oh you've GOT to be fricking kidding me
ETA: Oh you've GOT to be fricking kidding me
This post was edited on 3/21/17 at 9:21 pm
Posted on 3/21/17 at 9:29 pm to TbirdSpur2010
Obviously the solution if people are really concerned about safety is less games. Basketball and Baseball seasons could stand to be contracted by 10%. The seasons are just to long especially basketball bc so many teams make the playoffs teams can sit players bc they could afford to lose a few games as a trade off to keep guys fresh.
If they shortened the season then teams couldn't afford to rest guys bc each game would be a lot more meaningful to win.
If they shortened the season then teams couldn't afford to rest guys bc each game would be a lot more meaningful to win.
This post was edited on 3/21/17 at 9:32 pm
Posted on 3/21/17 at 9:30 pm to STEVED00
62-67 games would be my sweet spot.
Posted on 3/21/17 at 9:33 pm to TbirdSpur2010
quote:
62-67 games would be my sweet spot.
The strike shortened season a few yrs back was the ideal #. I believe it was around 65.
Posted on 3/21/17 at 9:34 pm to STEVED00
66 games. 2012. That's the one I always refer to 
This post was edited on 3/21/17 at 9:35 pm
Posted on 3/21/17 at 9:36 pm to JabarkusRussell
quote:No
Would the NBA's decision to consistently bench stars during prime time games be considered a breach of their contract and allow them to get out or renegotiate terms?
quote:
Silver created this mess by being so player friendly.
quote:And you expect Silver to do what about this?
I have nothing against resting players over 30 occasionally but draw the line at young guys
quote:They're going to start the season earlier, probably skip a few preseason games and cut down on the amount of back to backs.
They act like it is the schedulers' fault. It is very hard to make a schedule especially when a hockey team and concerts may cause conflict. They also have to factor in things like Mardi Gras and the Rodeo.
Posted on 3/21/17 at 9:37 pm to crazycubes
quote:Could they have? I'm guessing the next highest bidder offering 10 years would get the contract if ESPN did that.
ESPN could of signed a 1 year deal
Posted on 3/21/17 at 9:38 pm to TbirdSpur2010
quote:Best back to back post sequence ever!!!!
:nb4dabigfellabitchesaboutplayerrest:
ETA: Oh you've GOT to be fricking kidding me
Posted on 3/21/17 at 9:42 pm to STEVED00
quote:
Obviously the solution if people are really concerned about safety is less games. Basketball and Baseball seasons could stand to be contracted by 10%. The seasons are just to long especially basketball bc so many teams make the playoffs teams can sit players bc they could afford to lose a few games as a trade off to keep guys fresh.
Or use your bench more, rest your players some, etc. You don't have to decrease games and revenue if you play are careful.
Teams play different in European soccer when they are in the champions league. You have extra game so you have to use your bench more since the league, UCL, FA cup (or similar) requires more games played.
I honestly don't give a shite what they do because I don't want to watch 2 hours of commercials for 48 minutes of play anymore.
Posted on 3/21/17 at 9:50 pm to shel311
quote:
I'm guessing the next highest bidder offering 10 years would get the contract if ESPN did that.
They basically outbid themselves.
Posted on 3/21/17 at 9:55 pm to arwicklu
quote:
Or use your bench more, rest your players some, etc. You don't have to decrease games and revenue if you play are careful.
The point is the season is so long that some games teams can afford to lose some games (that's probably not the case in Euro soccer I'm just guessing). Coaches have apparently decided that Limiting player mins to keep them fresh throughout a long stretch of games is not nearly as effective as simply sitting them a game here and there and allowing them to play a heavier load in the games they do play.
This post was edited on 3/21/17 at 9:57 pm
Posted on 3/21/17 at 9:56 pm to JabarkusRussell
I wish the NBA went back to NBC and more TNT and tbs games.
Posted on 3/21/17 at 10:00 pm to STEVED00
quote:
The point is the season is so long that some games teams can afford to lose some games. Coaches have apparently decided that Limiting player mins to keep them fresh throughout a long stretch of games is not nearly as effective as simply sitting them a game here and there and allowing them to play a heavier load in the games they do play.
When I said rest players I did mean sit them out completely which wasn't clear. There are so many games it is silly not to give guys days off. Fatigue is when you get injured doing anything physical. If you want to keep revenue at an 82 game level, then they need to realize that teams need to control their health and safety.
Posted on 3/21/17 at 10:03 pm to arwicklu
quote:NBA players are 3.5x more likely to be injured on the 2nd night of a back to back.
Or use your bench more, rest your players some, etc. You don't have to decrease games and revenue if you play are careful.
Until that number isn't 3.5, coaches will continue to make the smart decision to rest their stars here and there.
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