raptors / nba.

[JCon]

14 hours ago, iHeart said:

https://www.tmz.com/2020/12/17/nba-launches-investigation-into-allegations-against-clippers-jerry-west/

If West did this, it would be the worst deal in history. Everyone knew Kwahi wanted to go home and play in LA. Lakers weren't really an option. 

[FrostyWinnipeg]

NBA says all teams must play national anthem after Dallas Mavericks stop playing it. https://nbcnews.to/3p7sZla

[iHeart]

Not the Raptors trade news I expected to hear today but okay

 

[JCon]

Just now, iHeart said:

Not the Raptors trade news I expected to hear today but okay

 

I'm not sure why not, Powell and Lowry have been linked for weeks in trade talks. Both are on expiring contracts. 

Lowry will come soon too, I believe. 

[iHeart]

yeah no it won't

[iHeart]

and for the first time since 2014 we won't have Toronto in the playoffs

Edited May 11, 2021 by iHeart

[iHeart]

https://deadline.com/2021/05/kobe-bryant-los-angeles-lakers-rap-album-hall-of-fame-induction-1234757106/

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[FrostyWinnipeg]

Gonna have to rename this The NBA CEBL Basketball Thread

https://www.cebl.ca/canadian-elite-basketball-league-expanding-to-winnipeg

[iHeart]

well it's a different league so I guess we shouldn't expect the name Cyclones to be shopped around

What about the Windchills

 

 

Edited November 10, 2022 by iHeart

[FrostyWinnipeg]

4 hours ago, iHeart said:

well it's a different league so I guess we shouldn't expect the name Cyclones to be shopped around

What about the Windchills

Bring back the Thunder!

 

[JCon]

If they name the team the Thunder, I will tell all something about the first iteration of the Thunder, back in the old arena days. 

[FrostyWinnipeg]

Gonna have to rename this to "The NBA / Raptors / Sea Bears Thread"

The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) introduced the Winnipeg Sea Bears as its newest member during a Wednesday news conference at Canada Life Centre, the team’s home arena when it begins play with the 2023 season. The CEBL welcomed Winnipeg businessman and lawyer David Asper as the team’s owner.

Asper

 

 

[JCon]

The WHAT? The Sea Bears? 

[blue_gold_84]

1 hour ago, JCon said:

The WHAT? The Sea Bears? 

Literal translation of its scientific name, ursus maritimus (https://www.britannica.com/animal/polar-bear).

But yeah, can't say I'm a fan of the name.

[FrostyWinnipeg]

14 minutes ago, blue_gold_84 said:

Literal translation of its scientific name, ursus maritimus (https://www.britannica.com/animal/polar-bear).

But yeah, can't say I'm a fan of the name.

Like the Thunder name, Manitoba would be a better choice for something 800 miles to the north.

[bigg jay]

1 hour ago, JCon said:

The WHAT? The Sea Bears? 

I get they wanted a polar bear connect but the Sea?  In Winnipeg?

[iHeart]

So I'm guessing CJOB will be the radio home for the sea bears? I mean asper is involved and Global owns CJOB now

[JCon]

3 hours ago, bigg jay said:

I get they wanted a polar bear connect but the Sea?  In Winnipeg?

Should have just called them the Park Bears 'cause they don't see the sea! 

[Tracker]

Not to worry- they won't be around long enough to be memorable.

[Goalie]

7 hours ago, iHeart said:

So I'm guessing CJOB will be the radio home for the sea bears? I mean asper is involved and Global owns CJOB now

Global isn't owned by an asper. Its owned by corus entertainment which is 80 percent owned by JR Shaw. 

Aspers got nothing to do with Global.. at all.

[SpeedFlex27]

11 hours ago, iHeart said:

So I'm guessing CJOB will be the radio home for the sea bears? I mean asper is involved and Global owns CJOB now

I don't know which is crazier. The name of the team or that comment. Leonard Asper stepped down as President & CEO of Canwest Global in 2010. 

Edited December 1, 2022 by SpeedFlex27