Maria asks…
Should the Kings move to Seattle?
When I was seven (still a Warrior fan back then) I had to move from the bay, to this horrible city called sacramento. Why I had to move is because of a private school here (which sucks to me). I'm 13 right now and I want to move back to the bay. But staying on topic, do you think sacramento should move to Seattle? They need some fresh new start. The team and the city, fails. I think they should. Thoughts?
admin answers:
I don't think that's going to happen but as a Seattle resident that would be great. And I seriously doubt any profesional team moving to Las Vegas, including the Kings. There's to much gambling there, I don't think the league would risk putting a team there.
George asks…
What do you think about NBA contraction?
Would it be good for the NBA? If so, which teams do you contract? If you look at the NBA in the 1980-81 season there were 23 teams and six teams (unlike eight currently) per conference made the playoffs. Has the league become watered down due to expansion?
Lets take it team by team. Which teams were around in the early 80's when the NBA was filled with super stars top to bottom according to Lebron James.
1980-1981 NBA Standings
Eastern Conference
1. Boston Celtics 62-20
2. Philadelphia 76ers 62-20
3. Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 Yes, the Bucks were pretty good in the 70's and 80's
4. New York Knicks 50-32
5. Chicago Bulls 45-37
6. Indiana Pacers 44-38
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7. Washington Bullets now Wizards 39-43 They'll go back to the Bullets, give it time..
8. Atlanta Hawks 31-51
9. Cleveland Cavaliers 28-54
10. New Jersey Nets 24-58 Could fold, but shouldn't, despite recent futility.
11. Detroit Pistons 21-61
Western Conference
1. Pheonix Suns 57-25
2. San Antoinio Spurs 52-30
3. LA Lakers 54-28
4. Portland Trailblazers 45-37
5. Kansas City (Sacramento) Kings 40-42 Could move but I don't think they should fold.
6. Houston Rockets 40-42
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7. Golden State Warriors 39-43
8. Denver Nuggets 37-45
9. San Diego (LA) Clippers 36-46 The definition of futility but they play in a huge market.
10. Seattle Supersonics (Oklahoma City Thunder) 34-48 Move back to Seattle :P
11. Utah Jazz 28-54
12. Dallas Mavericks 15-67 The definition of futility till Dirk and Cuban arrived
Looking at the teams in the league then, the only teams that moved were the Kings, Clippers, and recently the Seattle Super Sonics. Otherwise, the teams that have been in the NBA for 30 years or more should not be folded. Lets look at the teams that have been added to the league since then.
1988- Miami Heat
1988- Charlotte Hornets (Moved to New Orleans)
1989- Orlando Magic
1989- Minnesota Timberwolves
1995- Vancouver Grizzlies (Moved to Memphis)
1995- Toronto Raptors
2004- Charlotte Bobcats
The teams that have been successful have been the Heat, Magic, and to an extent, the Charlotte Hornets of the 90's. Otherwise it's a toss up between the Grizzles and the Bobcats, might throw in the Timberwolves as Minneapolis is more of a Football and Baseball town.
One team that people have been throwing out there for contraction is the Bucks. Like I said, they were a winning franchise in the 70's and 80's, going to two NBA Finals and winning one with a host of hall of famers throughout this period. Not to mention their little run of success with Ray Allen.
In conclusion I don't want any teams to fold or be contracted, I'm just speculating in theory. I'm sure David Stern will find a way to keep the teams where they're at. What do you think?
admin answers:
There's no need for the NBA to contract. There are plenty of cities... Las Vegas and Seattle among others... That would be happy to take on one of those "unsuccessful" NBA teams. Contraction is a scare tactic that the NBA is using in anticipation of the upcoming labor negotiations.
Daniel asks…
NBA/NFL/NHL: Franchise Relocation?
Within each of these leagues, there have been talk of franchise relocation. Which team in each sport do you think will relocate first, if any? Which sport will be the first to see a franchise move in this new decade (if any)?
A little help if your not sure about a specific sport, feel free to go off the board if you want...
National Basketball Association:
Franchises in trouble:
New Orleans Hornets
Charlotte Bobcats
Memphis Grizzles
Sacramento Kings
Cities with potential:
St. Louis, Missouri
Seattle, Washington
Las Vegas, Nevada
National Football League:
Franchises in trouble:
Jacksonville Jaguars
Buffalo Bills
Cities with potential:
Los Angeles, California
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
National Hockey League:
Franchises in trouble:
Phoenix Coyotes
Atlanta Thrashers
Florida Panthers
Cities with potential:
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Québec, Québec, Canada
Hamilton/Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Houston, Texas
admin answers:
LA would be great
Charles asks…
In honor of the Kings potentially moving, who do you think is the next team that bails their city and fanbase?
Stern is a joke. Good luck Sacramento for whatever the future holds.
@Jake- No one on here said Detroit, but I've heard that too.
admin answers:
I think it will be either New Orleans or Atlanta. New Orleans has a weird owner situation right now and they could be relocated. Atlanta is currently for sale and there is supposedly a buyer already but they are keeping it quiet until the playoffs are over. Due to their weak fanbase, I could see them moving to a new city depending on who buys the team.
Michael asks…
How do you think the NBA should realign with the Sonics move to OK City?
Here's my proposal:
CURRENT ALIGNMENT
Atlantic
Boston Celtics
New Jersey Nets
New York Knicks
Philadelphia 76ers
Toronto Raptors
Central
Chicago Bulls
Cleveland Cavaliers
Detroit Pistons
Indiana Pacers
Milwaukee Bucks(to Northwest)
Southeast
Atlanta Hawks
Charlotte Bobcats
Miami Heat
Orlando Magic
Washington Wizards
Northwest
Denver Nuggets
Minnesota Timberwolves
Oklahoma City Thunder(to Southwest)
Portland Trail Blazers
Utah Jazz
Pacific
Golden State Warriors
Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Lakers
Phoenix Suns
Sacramento Kings
Southwest
Dallas Mavericks
Houston Rockets
Memphis Grizzlies(to Central)
New Orleans Hornets
San Antonio Spurs
PROPOSED ALIGNMENT
Atlantic
Boston Celtics
New Jersey Nets
New York Knicks
Philadelphia 76ers
Toronto Raptors
Central
Chicago Bulls
Cleveland Cavaliers
Detroit Pistons
Indiana Pacers
Memphis Grizzlies(from Southwest)
Southeast
Atlanta Hawks
Charlotte Bobcats
Miami Heat
Orlando Magic
Washington Wizards
Northwest
Denver Nuggets
Milwaukee Bucks(from Central)
Minnesota Timberwolves
Portland Trail Blazers
Utah Jazz
Pacific
Golden State Warriors
Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Lakers
Phoenix Suns
Sacramento Kings
Southwest
Dallas Mavericks
Houston Rockets
New Orleans Hornets
Oklahoma City Thunder(from Northwest)
San Antonio Spurs
admin answers:
Your way makes perfect sense. They'll probably screw it up, though.
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