Comments on: In event of a lockout, Nowitzki says he wants to play in Germany. Except, he can’t.

By: sixers25

sixers25 — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:01:43 +0000

I think this is also something for owners to keep in mind when trying to both cut player salary and restrict player movement with something like a franchise tag in CBA negotiations. Unlike the NFL, where players can holdout if franchised but eventually they sign the contract when game checks are at stake, basketball has a much more global market. If a team tries to franchise a Chris Paul or Dwight Howard they could always not sign the contract and if the team refuses to trade them, just play in Europe for a season (probably making more money). Hopefully owners realize this key difference between leagues and avoid cutting off their nose to spite their face.

By: leearmon

leearmon — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:39:08 +0000

Well this is huge news for fledgeling players and guys with ETO, and PO. Obviously the top tier guys won’t be hurt by a lockout ie Lebrons, Kobe’s ect. But for the majority of the NBA guys without long term contracts, this has got to be great news for the Union.

By: eazye76

eazye76 — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:33:56 +0000

So, what you’re saying is that Pau Gasol and Rudy Fernandez are going back to Spain to play if there is a work stoppage?