Expand the NBA (playoffs, Boston Celtics, Nets, New York Knicks)

[Psykomonkee]

Fantasy thread

You were given a task from the NBA Commissioner.

He told you that he wanted to expand the NBA from 30 current teams to 40 teams (2 conferences, 8 divisions of 5 teams each. Top 2 teams from each division make the playoffs)
Also to change the season scheduling a little by dividing it up into smaller tournaments (like in College).


1. What cities will you choose to place a new NBA franchise?
2. IF you choose to move any current teams, where would you move them to?
3. For the new teams, what mascot/nickname will you give the team?
4. Will you rebrand/rename any current teams?
5. What regional tournaments would you create for the season?

[Psykomonkee]

For me:

1. Rename several NBA teams
-Rename Utah Jazz to something else. Anything else. Maybe Utah Wildcats
-Rename the New Orleans Pelicans to the New Orleans Jazz
-Rename the Charlotte Bobcats to the Carolina Flight
-Change Carolina Flight colors back to Carolina Blue, aka Sky blue
-Rename the Memphis Grizzlies to the Memphis Kings (Elvis & B.B.)
2. Move the Sacramento Kings to Seattle and change name to Seattle Sonics
3. Move the LA Clippers to San Diego (San Diego Clippers)
4. Add 10 cities:
-Louisville Thoroughbreds (KENTUCKY SHOULD HAVE BASKETBALL)
-Cincinnati Hogs
-Pittsburgh Vipers (Black & Yellow)
-St. Louis Bombers
-Kansas City Cowboys
-Alabama (Birmingham) Ballers
-Norfolk Waves
-Omaha Cyclones
-Baltimore Bullets
-Nashville ???

[slo1318]

Why would you now move the Kings instead of adding Seattle. Makes no sense.

[jaypee]

Just add the Seattle Sonics and Kansas City Kings. Then change Sacramento to the Cowbells. Change Washington back to the Bullets.

[Wild100s]

Expand to 40 teams? Where is all this talent going to come from?

[Psykomonkee]

Originally Posted by Wild100s

Expand to 40 teams? Where is all this talent going to come from?

First line: Fantasy Thread

That doesn't matter

[Proverbs 16:24-25]

I would add the Fresno Aggies, Seattle Sonics, Kansas City Tornadoes, Birmingham Bosses, Hartford Truth, Tampa Twisters, Columbus Colonels, Wichita Hornets, Norfolk Erasers, and the Albuquerque Albatross.


PacificL.A. Lakers Desert Phoenix Suns NorthSeattle Super Sonics SouthwestDallas Mavericks
PacificL.A. Clippers DesertDenver Nuggets NorthPortland Trailblazers SouthwestHouston Rockets
PacificSacramento Kings DesertAlbuquerque Albatross NorthMinnesota Timberwolves SouthwestSan Antonio Spurs
PacificFresno Aggies DesertUtah Jazz NorthDetroit Pistons SouthwestOKC Thunder
PacificGolden State Warriors DesertKansas City Tornadoes NorthMilwuakee Bucks SouthwestMemphis Grizzlies

SouthEast
Orlando Magic MidwestChicago Bulls AtlanticCharlotte Hornets NortheastNew York Knicks
Miami Heat MidwestInidiana Pacers AtlanticHartford Truth NortheastBrooklyn Nets
Tampa Twisters MidwestCleveland Cavaliers AtlanticPhiladelphia 76ers NortheastToronto Raptors
New Orleans Pelicans MidwestWichita Hornets AtlanticNorfolk Erasers NortheastBoston Celtics
Atlanta Hawks MidwestColumbus Colonels AtlanticBirmingham Bosses NortheastWashington Wizards

I wouldn't move any teams, because with 40 markets u have to start searching for cities to place teams. Each division could have a round robin tournament at the beginning and the end of each year, like in college. Thinking about this is pretty cool, with all the smaller markets in this league. Fans around the country would have more options for a favorite team.

Wow that did not show up right at all LOL

[Joke Insurance]

Change the names of the following teams:

• Brooklyn Nets become Brooklyn Gothams
• Los Angeles Clippers become Los Angeles Condors
• Los Angeles Lakers become Los Angeles Showtime
• Memphis Grizzles become Memphis Copperheads
• New Orleans Pelicans become New Orleans Jazz
• Sacramento Kings become Sacramento Redwoods
• Toronto Raptors become Toronto Hogs
• Utah Jazz become Utah Mountaineers
• Washington Wizards become Washington Redtails

I tried my best to pick a name that has to do with the region the team plays at. The only name up there that doesn't have to do with the region is Redtails. If you don't like any of those names, what would you choose instead of those teams?

• Cleveland Cavaliers become Cleveland ______
• Golden State Warriors become Golden State ______

I still can't figure out names to give Cleveland and Golden State. Any ideas?

[gwillyfromphilly]

Originally Posted by Joke Insurance

Change the names of the following teams:

• Brooklyn Nets become Brooklyn Gothams
• Los Angeles Clippers become Los Angeles Condors
• Los Angeles Lakers become Los Angeles Showtime
• Memphis Grizzles become Memphis Copperheads
• New Orleans Pelicans become New Orleans Jazz
• Sacramento Kings become Sacramento Redwoods
• Toronto Raptors become Toronto Hogs
• Utah Jazz become Utah Mountaineers
• Washington Wizards become Washington Redtails

I tried my best to pick a name that has to do with the region the team plays at. The only name up there that doesn't have to do with the region is Redtails. If you don't like any of those names, what would you choose instead of those teams?

• Cleveland Cavaliers become Cleveland ______
• Golden State Warriors become Golden State ______

I still can't figure out names to give Cleveland and Golden State. Any ideas?

Do you have a name change for the Chicago Bulls and the Philadelphia 76ers?

[Joke Insurance]

Originally Posted by gwillyfromphilly

Do you have a name change for the Chicago Bulls and the Philadelphia 76ers?

No. The Bulls came from Chicago's status as the meat capital of the world. And the 76ers, that mean should be a no-brainer on where it came from.