Other Sports 2013-2014 Official NBA Thread - Page 121

Al Bundy · 08-06-2013, 04:40 PM

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/ey...4-nba-schedule

With the Schedule released today, I figured it would be a good time to start the thread.

The NBA released its 2013-2014 schedule on Tuesday in a televised special on NBATV alongside a release on NBA.com and its team websites.

The season kicks off Tuesday, October 29th as Miami hosts the Chicago Bulls in Derrick Rose's expected return to the court. Then it's the Battle of LA as the Lakers host the Clippers. It could be the return of Kobe Bryant from his Achilles injury he suffered last spring, and will be the regular season debut of Doc Rivers as the Clippers' newest head coach.

It's a massive gamble by the NBA, considering Rose's struggles returning from his ACL injury suffered in the 2012 playoffs and Bryant's more recent Achilles surgery. If those players were to miss the opening night, it's going to make for a very underwhelming opening night of basketball, regardless of the markets involved for ratings.

Opening week continues on Thursday with the Bulls hosting the Knicks in what is likely to be Rose's return to the United Center in the regular season. The Knicks will be on a back to back, opening the season on Wednesday vs. the Bucks. Thursday night the revamped Warriors visit the Clippers, who are clearly the hot team, with two national appearances in the first three days.

Opening week concludes Friday with the Nets' home opener vs. the Heat, followed by another Lakers home game, this time vs. the defending Western Conference Champion San Antonio Spurs.

On the NBA's biggest regular season day, Christmas Day, starts with the Nets hosting Chicago, followed by the scoring-champ rematch of Carmelo Anthony vs. Kevin Durant as the Thunder visit Madison Square Garden to face the Knicks. Then in the main event, the Heat play the Lakers at Staples Center. Dwight Howard joins the Christmas fun as the Rockets travel to San Antonio to face the Spurs. And in the night cap, the Clippers visit Oracle Arena to take on Steph Curry and the Warriors.

Monday, January 20th continues the NBA's tradition of making Martin Luther King Jr. Day a huge basketball event, with four games on the schedule. Brooklyn travels across the bridge to take on the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, followed by the Grizzlies hosting the Pelicans, the Lakers taking on the Bulls at the United Center, and the Pacers facing the Warriors in the bay to cap off the night.

The Lakers first meet Dwight Howard on November 13th in Houston, and again on January 14th. They first host Howard at Staples Center on February 19th, and again on April 8th.

The NBA Finals rematches occur on January 26th in Miami and March 6th in San Antonio. Will Gregg Popovich rest his starters? It's not a back to back, as the Spurs face Atlanta on the 24th, but it is in the middle of a three-game road trip.

Despite the departure of Dwight Howard, the Lakers keep the max number of nationally televised (non-NBA TV) games in the league at 25, tied with the Knicks and Heat. The Clippers have 21 nationally televised games, while the defending Western Champs, the Spurs, only have 15. The Bulls jump to 24 national games, with the league banking on Rose's return to carry audiences. The Thunder also feature on national TV 24 times.

Houston, with newly-signed Dwight Howard and James Harden, feature 20 games on national television, a pretty low number given the star power. The Mavericks won the NBA title in 2011, and now have just eight national TV appearances. The Warriors meanwhile jump to 17 games, while Eastern Conference finalist Indiana only appears 10 time next season. To put that in perspective, the Denver Nuggets appear 13 times.

The rest of the schedule is at the link.

**dirk digler** · 05-18-2014, 01:58 PM

nice first quarter effort by Pacers

**SAUTO** · 05-18-2014, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Al Bundy

Looks like Kevin Love will be getting traded. Seems he wants to play either in New York or with the Lakers (I don't know why he would want to play for either of those losing teams).

Love and lebron in N.Y.
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Al Bundy · 05-18-2014, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

Love and lebron in N.Y.
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Not a chance. They will end up in Golden State before New York.

**Anyong Bluth** · 05-20-2014, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

Love and lebron in N.Y.
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Originally Posted by Al Bundy

Not a chance. They will end up in Golden State before New York.

Does James have to win 6 or 7 titles before he leaves Miami.?

**SAUTO** · 05-20-2014, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Anyong Bluth

Does James have to win 6 or 7 titles before he leaves Miami.?

Why would he HAVE to do anything?
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TambaBerry · 05-20-2014, 05:13 PM

What time does the lottery come on and what channel?

KC_Connection · 05-20-2014, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Anyong Bluth

Does James have to win 6 or 7 titles before he leaves Miami.?

No.

KC_Connection · 05-20-2014, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dingleberry

What time does the lottery come on and what channel?

ESPN. 7 Central.

**RealSNR** · 05-20-2014, 05:16 PM

I kind of hope Minnesota trades Love to Boston and get their high lottery pick as a part of the deal.

It's useless trying to stock up for Minnesota. They've never been able to attract high quality free agents and always seem to be settling for their second choices.

Get one or two franchise players in the draft, work around Pekovic and Dieng in the middle, and try building a team that way.

And don't act like Rubio is the greatest point guard ever. Keep him on the team, but if a better option comes around, by all means take it ASAP.

KC_Connection · 05-20-2014, 05:24 PM

Seems like as good a choice as any for them for the TWolves. I would love if the Raptors could somehow turn DeRozan into a top 5 pick in this draft.

KC native · 05-20-2014, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SNR

I kind of hope Minnesota trades Love to Boston and get their high lottery pick as a part of the deal.

It's useless trying to stock up for Minnesota. They've never been able to attract high quality free agents and always seem to be settling for their second choices.

Get one or two franchise players in the draft, work around Pekovic and Dieng in the middle, and try building a team that way.

And don't act like Rubio is the greatest point guard ever. Keep him on the team, but if a better option comes around, by all means take it ASAP.

The only way Minnesota would attract high quality free agents is if they hit a home run in the draft like OKC with Durant.

KC native · 05-20-2014, 05:26 PM

Aren't there certain restrictions on trading lottery picks though?

Serious question, I have no idea.

Al Bundy · 05-20-2014, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by KC native

Aren't there certain restrictions on trading lottery picks though?

Serious question, I have no idea.

Some teams trade picks ahead of time but they are considered protected picks, but I believe it has to be put in the trade.

KC native · 05-20-2014, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Al Bundy

Some teams trade picks ahead of time but they are considered protected picks, but I believe it has to be put in the trade.

Yea, I knew about protected picks. Don't know why I'm thinking there are other restrictions.

saphojunkie · 05-20-2014, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

Love and lebron in N.Y.
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I totally agree.

And then Phil Jackson - having exhausted the options with a coaching search (he swears!) - will come down from the heavens and go win five more titles as head coach.

08-06-2013, 04:40 PM
Al Bundy Damnit Peg Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $5361831	2013-2014 Official NBA Thread http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/ey...4-nba-schedule With the Schedule released today, I figured it would be a good time to start the thread. The NBA released its 2013-2014 schedule on Tuesday in a televised special on NBATV alongside a release on NBA.com and its team websites. The season kicks off Tuesday, October 29th as Miami hosts the Chicago Bulls in Derrick Rose's expected return to the court. Then it's the Battle of LA as the Lakers host the Clippers. It could be the return of Kobe Bryant from his Achilles injury he suffered last spring, and will be the regular season debut of Doc Rivers as the Clippers' newest head coach. It's a massive gamble by the NBA, considering Rose's struggles returning from his ACL injury suffered in the 2012 playoffs and Bryant's more recent Achilles surgery. If those players were to miss the opening night, it's going to make for a very underwhelming opening night of basketball, regardless of the markets involved for ratings. Opening week continues on Thursday with the Bulls hosting the Knicks in what is likely to be Rose's return to the United Center in the regular season. The Knicks will be on a back to back, opening the season on Wednesday vs. the Bucks. Thursday night the revamped Warriors visit the Clippers, who are clearly the hot team, with two national appearances in the first three days. Opening week concludes Friday with the Nets' home opener vs. the Heat, followed by another Lakers home game, this time vs. the defending Western Conference Champion San Antonio Spurs. On the NBA's biggest regular season day, Christmas Day, starts with the Nets hosting Chicago, followed by the scoring-champ rematch of Carmelo Anthony vs. Kevin Durant as the Thunder visit Madison Square Garden to face the Knicks. Then in the main event, the Heat play the Lakers at Staples Center. Dwight Howard joins the Christmas fun as the Rockets travel to San Antonio to face the Spurs. And in the night cap, the Clippers visit Oracle Arena to take on Steph Curry and the Warriors. Monday, January 20th continues the NBA's tradition of making Martin Luther King Jr. Day a huge basketball event, with four games on the schedule. Brooklyn travels across the bridge to take on the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, followed by the Grizzlies hosting the Pelicans, the Lakers taking on the Bulls at the United Center, and the Pacers facing the Warriors in the bay to cap off the night. The Lakers first meet Dwight Howard on November 13th in Houston, and again on January 14th. They first host Howard at Staples Center on February 19th, and again on April 8th. The NBA Finals rematches occur on January 26th in Miami and March 6th in San Antonio. Will Gregg Popovich rest his starters? It's not a back to back, as the Spurs face Atlanta on the 24th, but it is in the middle of a three-game road trip. Despite the departure of Dwight Howard, the Lakers keep the max number of nationally televised (non-NBA TV) games in the league at 25, tied with the Knicks and Heat. The Clippers have 21 nationally televised games, while the defending Western Champs, the Spurs, only have 15. The Bulls jump to 24 national games, with the league banking on Rose's return to carry audiences. The Thunder also feature on national TV 24 times. Houston, with newly-signed Dwight Howard and James Harden, feature 20 games on national television, a pretty low number given the star power. The Mavericks won the NBA title in 2011, and now have just eight national TV appearances. The Warriors meanwhile jump to 17 games, while Eastern Conference finalist Indiana only appears 10 time next season. To put that in perspective, the Denver Nuggets appear 13 times. The rest of the schedule is at the link.
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