Let's Make A Deal
Heard on ESPN radio this morning that the NBA could announce a new CBA as soon as today. Among the (reported) highlights:
Shorter contract terms. I'm not sure what the current maximum deal is, but apparently it will be shortened.
Raising the salary cap. No biggie.
Raise minimum age to 19. This will be the controversial one. To me, it seems like another way to protect owners from themselves. If Players right out of high school aren't good enough for the league, you can A. Not draft them or B. Create a new rule in your CBA to prevent you from drafting him. It reminds me of a constitutional amendment to force a balanced budget. Why not just do it because it makes sense, and not because you have to. I digress.
I like this rule, not because I'm unamerican and don't want people to be able to earn a living. I like it because it helps (a little) college basketball. Since I'd watch a Northeastern Idaho Tech vs. Des Moines College of Art and Design game at midnight on a Monday night, before I'd stay up until midnight to watch the end of tonight's game 6, anything good for college is good for BAR. Just like a third person reference.
posted by Brian @ 9:34 AM
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