NBA fans already got the gift they wanted most this Christmas when the owners and players hammered out a new collective bargaining agreement. That document, which was ratified by both sides this week, takes effect in 2017/18 and will run for seven years with an opt-out after six seasons.
Labor peace is a great gift for the league, but what’s Christmas with just one present? Around the NBA, there are players and teams who know what they want for the holiday season.
- Nerlens Noel would like a resolution to the frontcourt logjam in Philadephia.
- The Cavaliers would like a veteran point guard to back up Kyrie Irving, and maybe a shooting guard to help ease the loss of J.R. Smith with a fractured right thumb.
- The Raptors would like a starting power forward to insert into an otherwise potent lineup.
- Rudy Gay would like a ticket out of Sacramento, even if he has to wait until summer to opt out of his contract.
- The Jazz, Mavericks and Grizzlies just want better health for their players after an injury-riddled start to the season.
Almost all NBA fans have wishes, too. Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, we would like to hear yours. If Santa could bring your favorite team just one thing tomorrow morning, what would it be?
Please share your thoughts in the comments section below. We look forward to what you have to say.
A blockbuster trade. Have Santa help demarcus cousins find a new home.
For Lamarcus and Pau to find their touch and dominate like the all stars they are. But I’m guessing they’ll be just average throughout the season like now.
As a heat fan, I’d like to go back in time. Not too far; just back to early July. Get another chance to make things right.
Since that can’t happen, I’d like to see the Heat trade Hassan Whiteside for a young player and a 2017 first rounder. I’d prefer to jeep Dragic for now, maybe explore a deal with him again before the draft. Otherwise, Heat could go into offseason with a good core, multuple draft picks in a deep draft, and cap space to sign (almost b/c of CBA raises)2 max level free agents. If they could sign Heyward and Milsap for example, that would be a team of Dragic, Richardson, Heyward, Milsap, and Center, with Tyler Johnson, Justise Winslow, Rodney McGruder, young player from Whiteside trade, and 2 draft picks making up the main portion of the roster. They could even arguably trade 1 or 2 of the young pieces for something. That team is good enough to possibly get a 2-4 seed in the east, and have good outlook for the future as well
A Christmas wish for the Bulls to blow it up and truly get younger and more athletic – Butler to MN for Dunn, LaVine