Ric Tapia/Icon SMICeltics guard Ray Allen finds time for work and play during his offseasons.BOSTON — Ray Allen did his best to not let the NBA lockout hinder his offseason conditioning plan. Regarded as one of the NBA’s most in-shape players, Allen’s rigorous offseason routine has often set him apart from his NBA counterparts, and continues to help him perform well into his 30s. But for most players, it’s the promise of (more…)
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2011
Allen’s conditioned to staying in shape
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Nov
2011
All I Want For Christmas Is The NBA
I can’t help it, I’m still holding out hope. Twitter / @WojYahooNBA: NBA and players resumed talks on Tuesday to try and end the lockout before the cancellation of Christmas games, two sources told Y! Sports. Talks resume; is there time? – CBSSports.com It began with sources indicating that back-channel discussions were under way last week, then took the next logical step with the identity of the third-party intermediary who was faciliating (more…)
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Nov
2011
Video: Shaq on NBA lockout
Shaquille O’Neal talks to Stephen A. Smith and offers advice on the NBA lockout. Shaq advocated the idea of the players taking a 50-50 deal, “and then if they reach a certain number, then the BRI (basketball-related income) should escalate, 52, 53…,” he said. “You know, we are in a bad economy right now.” He has other ideas too, of course. Check out the video.
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Nov
2011
Games Cancelled Through 12/15; Players File Suit
These are the logical next steps in a process that largely defies logic. Source — NBA cancels games through Dec. 15 – ESPN The NBA formally notified teams Tuesday that it has canceled games through Dec. 15, a source told ESPN The Magazine’s Chris Broussard. The news came only hours before players filed an antitrust complaint against the league in Minnesota, where NFL players had some level of success in a similar (more…)
Read moreOptimism fading. NBA lockout — Players unlikely to accept owners’ proposal, sources say – ESPN Once NBA players digest all the details of the owners’ new proposal — including a clause opening the way for more player demotions to the D-League — it’s hard to imagine even those desperate to play would be willing to ratify it, sources who have seen the proposal told ESPN The Magazine’s Ric Bucher. The D-League clause, (more…)
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Nov
2011
Rondo’s Quick Scouting Report on JaJuan Johnson
Rondo has been taking classes and working out at Kentucky University (he’s recovering nicely from his elbow injury but only started basketball-related activity in late August) and invited a number of pros to work out with him. The Celtics first round draft pick was one of them. Rajon Rondo shaping up to be ready – BostonHerald.com Rondo, in turn, invited former teammate Marquis Daniels and soon-to-be Celtics rookie JaJuan Johnson. Johnson, like (more…)
Read moreOne of the interesting phenomenons to come out of the NBA lockout has been the vehemence with which many fans have “taken sides”. You can’t read a fan discussion without people proudly announcing that they are “pro-owner” or “on the players’ side”. We’ve seen both fans and NBA writers resort to some fairly ugly language in arguing why their “side” is in “right” and the other side is “wrong”. All of this (more…)
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Oct
2011
A Few Optimistic Lockout Links
There’s optimism in the air that a deal could get done sometime today. Keep your fingers crossed. Yahoo: The NBA and Players Association have moved to the cusp of ending the four-month old lockout, and there’s strong belief on both sides that Friday’s bargaining session could culminate with the framework of an agreement to preserve most, if not all, of a full season. “It’s moved to a very good place,” one source (more…)
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Oct
2011
Celtics Spent Money When The Time Was Right
TrueHoop had an excellent article explaining why the NBA’s position of pushing down salaries doesn’t necessarily address the issue of competitive balance. One reason, well run teams spend more when there’s a chance at winning, like the Celtics did. The payroll and competitive balance myth – TrueHoop Blog – ESPN What we’ve learned is that spending is cyclical. The smart organizations, like all businesses, try not to spend until they need to. (more…)
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