(08-27-2024, 07:13 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: I was listening to bill Simmons podcast from a few weeks ago.  He was saying the asking price for the Celtics is 6 billion.  He thought they would get it.  He said the expansion teams (Seattle and Vegas, with Mexico City maybe in the furture) would be 6 billion.   He said if this happens each team would get 400 million.   

With the new TV deal, the Mavs run and and maybe now expansion, it certainly feels like Cuban left money on the table.  Thoughts?

(08-27-2024, 11:31 AM)F Gump Wrote: I'm guessing the Mavs carried a lot of debt, which impacted the value of the team when he sold it. While the franchise looks successful on paper because of appreciation, you don't get any of that in your bank account. The Mavs were also probably forced to revenue-share with other teams because of the DFW market size, and media rights with RSN's have become quite unreliable as a source of income.

Over time negative cash flow turns into bigger and bigger debt, which compounds against revenues. And it was slated to get even worse going forward - with a deeper talent base and Luka about to hit supermax status, there will be way more payroll and tax ahead every year.

For a certain number of years, there are depreciation tax write-offs that allow an owner to offset the cash drain with tax savings, but eventually that equation erodes when the losses are bigger and the write-offs (based on economics from years ago) are relatively smaller.

Adelson is a MUCH BIGGER fish financially in relation to the cash to erase all the past debt and start fresh, along with cash to sustain annual outlays. She also gets brand new write-offs using today's economics. It's a completely different model for her.

(08-27-2024, 11:31 AM)F Gump Wrote: I'm guessing the Mavs carried a lot of debt, which impacted the value of the team when he sold it. While the franchise looks successful on paper because of appreciation, you don't get any of that in your bank account. The Mavs were also probably forced to revenue-share with other teams because of the DFW market size, and media rights with RSN's have become quite unreliable as a source of income.

Over time negative cash flow turns into bigger and bigger debt, which compounds against revenues. And it was slated to get even worse going forward - with a deeper talent base and Luka about to hit supermax status, there will be way more payroll and tax ahead every year.

For a certain number of years, there are depreciation tax write-offs that allow an owner to offset the cash drain with tax savings, but eventually that equation erodes when the losses are bigger and the write-offs (based on economics from years ago) are relatively smaller.

Adelson is a MUCH BIGGER fish financially in relation to the cash to erase all the past debt and start fresh, along with cash to sustain annual outlays. She also gets brand new write-offs using today's economics. It's a completely different model for her.

(08-29-2024, 02:49 PM)HoosierDaddyKid Wrote: https://clutchpoints.com/nba-player-arrested-shoplifting-at-target-ryan-rollins


Now this is a shame...

(08-30-2024, 09:51 PM)RGP1981 Wrote: GOAT Clark just demolished the Chicago Sky... 31 Points, 12 Assists, 4 Rebounds.

Are you guys watching any of this? This girl is special. It's like 1984 all over again, when MJ entered the NBA. She should be on the WNBA 1st Team and in the MVP conversation, in her rookie season. So if you missed 1984, don't miss this.

https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianaFeverFans/

And still ESPN (BSPN?) has the nerve to insinuate that Reese is leading the ROTY... while Reese was stat-padding in the final minutes against the Fever's reserves to get a double-double, lol.

(08-30-2024, 10:01 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: Meh. Happy for her, but wake me up when she's playing against the guys.

(08-30-2024, 10:59 PM)RGP1981 Wrote: You're missing out on all the fun and excitement, KL!

I can't find a better way for men's basketball fans to fill the void of the NBA off-season than keeping up with GOAT Clark and the Fever.

Honestly, it's more fun than even the NBA.

(09-01-2024, 10:50 AM)HoosierDaddyKid Wrote: https://x.com/lawmurraythenu/status/1829649833415847956?s=46

https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/1829648266537157079



Tough blow for Memphis and GG Jackson with a broken foot.

(09-04-2024, 02:20 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)
Grizzlies’ GG Jackson II will miss at least three months after undergoing surgery to repair a broken fifth metatarsal in his right foot.

(09-04-2024, 04:34 PM)F Gump Wrote:  FYI that's not a sure timeline. That's the Roddy B injury.