I've been hooked on Players' Tribune for hours lol. Lots of interesting reads on the personal thoughts of NBA players.
How to Be a Big Shot
Robert Horry's was cool to read. Blake Griffin's was poorly written lol, looks like a meathead.
CJ Mcullom had some good break downs of how he studies other guards too.

Team USA sing along during their flight to Brazil. Carmelo is showing more defensive posture during the sing along that I've ever seen him in any game of his career. :lawl:

Glee Team can sing pretty good. :considered:

THE CONFOUNDING CASE OF ANDREA BARGNANI, WHO WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO FIGURE OUT

lol what a bust...

This is a surprise. Westbrook signs a 3 year extension with OKC for 85.7 million US.

This deal makes no sense from a financial standpoint. Russell could make even more money under next year's league cap. The cap is projected to be 103 to 104 million.

Why would you sign a 3 year deal under the current cap, a lower league cap, instead asking his agent to negotiate a 1 year contract with the OKC GM?

Oh, Russell. :facepalm: Does he like living in OKC? :LUL:

Source: Thunder, Westbrook agree on 3-year deal - Sportsnet.ca

team USA saying :fuckthatshit: to a crappy athletes village. staying on a cruiseship in the port like a boss :fuckyea:

USA basketball team rejects shared bedrooms for luxury life with spa, shops | Daily Mail Online

85.7 million for 3 years..

It's only a 2-year extension with 3rd being player option so he can re-up for much more by 2018.

Can't blame'em...
The condition of the athletes village is in shambles.
If you make over 20 million a year would you rather be here - http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/...0167196488.jpg

or here.
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/...0157691808.jpg

it's not even just about how much they make, some of them are world celebrities

it's a security issue and who would want to get constantly bothered with autographs and pictures

forsure....clean food & water...live in luxury, have cruise servants to help you, and only allow select hookers...i mean VIP guests on board :hat:

Makes a lot of sense financially for Westbrook.
"By accepting the deal, he has increased his 2016-17 salary from $17.8m to $26.5m. He will get $28.5m in 2017-18, and $30.6m if he picks up his player’s option for 2018-19."
He can leave OKC by then if the team can't get more players.

Also 3rd year is player option by 2018 he qualifies as a 10 year player meaning he can max out a salary per year of 35% of the cap. Depending on the numbers could be anywhere from 35-40 million a year.

PRACTICE???!!! :lol

after all these years...

Allen Iverson is asked about practice again, gives another incredible response (VIDEO) | FOX Sports

white boy can jump

Raptors, Warriors, Nuggets Headline Fifth Annual NBA Canada Series | Toronto Raptors

Raptors vs Warriors here in Vancouver on Oct 1st. Tickets on sale on Sept 2nd.

where?!? cant find on ticketmaster

edit: does ticekt not pop up until sept 2?

I'm a GSW bandwagoner. I don't really care about any team in the NBA and have no loyalties so I just picked the one that's the most fun to watch to watch last season.

As per the Daily Shit :troll:, tickets to the Raptors and GSW game go on sale on September 2nd at 10am through Ticketmaster.

Official: Raptors will play Golden State Warriors October 1st at Rogers Arena | Daily Hive Vancouver

Does anyone know how much tickets will cost?

Last year decent lower bowl is around $100CAD each.
Doubt it will change this year, it might just sellout quicker
anyone has the presale code?

bandwagon or not, i would love to see kd curry thompson play together live

Willing to spend $150.00 max on my ticket. Hope it gets me something good

I'm going to the game..... if I manage to get a ticket in time
Should be fun

Last year our company club seats were $320 a pair (section 107 row 8 or something). They just sent the email for this year's and it is $470 for a pair in the same seats so they definitely increased the price.

Going to pass on the club seats this year and hope to get some balcony ones for sub $90

How do you get a presale code? Do Canucks season ticket holders get it?

Just checked the prices, its CA $35.00 - CA $460.00