The "Have Your Random NBA Question Answered" Thread

[benji]

No, he didn't. He played a lot, but he didn't play well.

[Axel The Great]

If a team doesn't have a pick in the draft, can they still trade one of their current players for a pick from another team during the draft?

[benji]

Yes, of course.

[Bodz]

Yes, indeed it actually happens fairly often.

Perhaps my question was misunderstood. What I meant was, e.g Bulls playing Celtics today and then again tomorrow?

[Dan's Brain]

Yes, indeed it actually happens fairly often.

Perhaps my question was misunderstood. What I meant was, e.g Bulls playing Celtics today and then again tomorrow?

I dont think he misunderstood you. It is actually common.

[Andrew]

An example from last season can be found on the Bulls Schedule. February 16th they played the Knicks at home, then February 17th they played the Knicks in New York.

[Fcuk Orlando]

With the possibility of these super-teams in the up coming season, don't you think its ridiculous for teams to be spending 2/3rs of their cap on 2-3 players. Do any of ya'll think a team can really go all the way with 2-3 amazing players and a bunch of D-Leaguers filling up the other 10/9 roster spots?

[Oznogrd]

With the possibility of these super-teams in the up coming season, don't you think its ridiculous for teams to be spending 2/3rs of their cap on 2-3 players. Do any of ya'll think a team can really go all the way with 2-3 amazing players and a bunch of D-Leaguers filling up the other 10/9 roster spots?

The Lakers (Pau, Kobe) and Celtics (Big 3 during their championship run) have done it and won the last 3 titles. No reason to believe it won't continue.

We all know the FA Battle Royale begins July 1st, but what day does it all end/have to be decided by?

[Andrew]

July 8th is the earliest players can formally sign with teams, if that's what you mean.

[Oznogrd]

July 8th is the earliest players can formally sign with teams, if that's what you mean.

How long can they hold out though? Like by what day will everyone be for sure where they're going to be? Curious since im waiting for new face of the NBA before starting a new Association...

[Andrew]

As long as it takes, basically. All offseason if they desire.

[Oznogrd]

As long as it takes, basically. All offseason if they desire.

Well that sucks I could just see some of them being top secret about it to keep hyping "where will they go" drama.

[Andrew]

Perhaps, but I reckon LeBron and co have pretty much already decided. I'd say we'll see the significant-but-not-superstar players have their negotiations drag out and signings delayed.

[Martti.]

If the Heat sign-and-trade for Bosh using Beasley, can they afford to sign two max guys more? Like Wade and LeBron.

[rise]

Not sure, but apparently D-Wade is "welcoming" Carlos Boozer. Not sure the Heat want Boozer and Bosh together. So I don't think Bosh is even going to Miami. But yeah, I'm pretty sure Beasley will be traded. Holy shit Miami is gonna be a MONSTER next year.

[Oznogrd]

Not sure, but apparently D-Wade is "welcoming" Carlos Boozer. Not sure the Heat want Boozer and Bosh together. So I don't think Bosh is even going to Miami. But yeah, I'm pretty sure Beasley will be traded. Holy shit Miami is gonna be a MONSTER next year.

I like boozer but im not sure he alone turns the heat into a "monster"

[Axel The Great]

I read somewhere that the Free Agent market opens July 1, at 12:01 AM (ET I think?). What's the earliest FA signing in NBA history?

[Martti.]

Well they can start signing from July 8th.

[Andrew]

I read somewhere that the Free Agent market opens July 1, at 12:01 AM (ET I think?). What's the earliest FA signing in NBA history?

I'm pretty sure there have been plenty of players who have signed on the dotted line as soon as the moratorium has ended.

[Axel The Great]

I know I would, I'd be happy to just be offered a contract.

[Static]

why the huge increase in NBA payrolls in the mid-to-late 1990s?

[Phil89]

Which player has the highest career earnings despite never playing on a team that made the playoffs?

[shadowgrin]

Because of Larry Bird, Glen Robinson, and Michael Jordan.

[Lamrock]

Phil89, It was Crawford before this last season. I think Emeka Okafor now holds that prestigious honor.

[Andrew]

why the huge increase in NBA payrolls in the mid-to-late 1990s?

Revenue was up, players were demanding bigger salaries.