I figure it's a good thread to pin/sticky. Ask any question about anything NBA related, and the other members here can try to answer.One I have is: Is there a certain date each year that prospects have to declare for the draft?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Is there a certain date each year that prospects have to declare for the draft?</div>Yeah, I think its 3-4 weeks before the draft.<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>I've always wondered what's the record for most overtimes in a game...</div>Seattle and Phoenix played a six overtime game in the 80s, and I think there was an 8 OT game back in the 50s.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (The Captain @ Feb 19 2007, 10:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>When is the trade deadline? 22nd?</div>Thursday 3 PM Eastern
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (moses2121 @ Feb 19 2007, 09:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Ya so is there any kind of deadline to sign free agents?</div>Yes, there is a certain date that a free agent must be picked up by in order for him to be eligible to play for the team in the postseason. I don't have the exact date off the top of my head.Ginger Jesus, this is all I know about your question off the top of my head: underclassmen have until April 29 to declare for the draft. I don't know the exact date for seniors and international players though.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Ya so is there any kind of deadline to sign free agents?</div>Depends I believe. Isn't there a deadline in the offseason. Then one for 10 day contracts and signings during the season. Also, the cutoff for playoff rosters. There's a lot of dates pertaining to free agent signings.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Rok @ Feb 19 2007, 11:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Depends I believe. Isn't there a deadline in the offseason. Then one for 10 day contracts and signings during the season. Also, the cutoff for playoff rosters. There's a lot of dates pertaining to free agent signings.</div>Theres no deadline really, I dont know about sign and trades, do they go along with the deadline too?
All 10 day contracts can be signed on the 10th of January, that is also the day when all contracts become garenteed for the season.The last day for teams to sign a player that can be eligible for the playoffs is usually march 1st or second. that rule is open to exception however, a team can sign a player who they had previously signed and that player can still play for that team in the playoffs. IE if a team signs a guy for training camp, cut him, they can usually bring him back and still use him in the playoffs. There is also exceptions given to teams if they have a lot of injuries and need an extra player for the playoffs.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ginger Jesus @ Feb 19 2007, 08:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>One I have is: Is there a certain date each year that prospects have to declare for the draft?</div>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBA_Draft<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>The NBA has established two draft declaration dates. All players who wish to be drafted, and are not automatically eligible, must declare their eligibility on or before the first declaration date. After this date, prospective draftees may attend NBA pre-draft camps and individual team workouts to show off their skills and obtain feedback regarding their draft positions. A player may withdraw his name from consideration from the draft at any time before the final declaration date, which is one week before the draft.</div>an an in depth memo to college playershttp://www.draftexpress.com/viewarticle.php?a=1267<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>TO: Men's Basketball Student-Athletes with Remaining Eligibility.FROM: Rachel Newman BakerDirector of Agent, Gambling and Amateurism ActivitiesSteve MalloneeManaging Director of Membership Services/Division I Governance LiaisonSUBJECT: Information Regarding the 2006 NBA Draft, Agents, and Tryouts.We understand that you may have remaining intercollegiate eligibility, but may also have a desire to "test the waters" as it relates to your pursuit of a potential professional basketball career. You will attempt to gauge your readiness for competition at the next level through a variety of methods, including tryouts with professional teams and you will undoubtedly rely on a number of individuals to assist in the decision-making process.At the end of this process, you may in fact reach the conclusion that it is not in the best interest to pursue a professional career at this time, but rather to continue athletics participation at the intercollegiate level while pursuing your academic degree. Involvement in activities during this process can affect your intercollegiate eligibility. The following information is designed to help you protect your eligibility while you "test the waters." Five Points to Remember:You will lose your eligibility IF:1. You agree orally or in writing to be represented by an agent or any individual acting on behalf of the agent [e.g., runner].2. You accept any benefits from an agent, a prospective agent or any individual acting on behalf of the agent [e.g., runner].3. If you do not pay for all expenses in conjunction with a professional team tryout as they are incurred. 4. If you tryout with a professional team during the academic year.5. If you enter the draft AND are drafted by a professional team.Key Dates:Early Entry date: April 29, 2006.NBA Pre-Draft Camp: June 6-12 in Orlando, Florida. Early Entry Withdraw Deadline: June 18, 2006.2006 NBA Draft: June 28, 2006.</div>
I'm not sure if it is like this every year but the finalists were announced during the ASB and the inductees will be announced on April 2nd.http://www.hoophall.com/news/2007Finalists.htm<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>SPRINGFIELD, MA ? Phil Jackson, who led the Lakers and Bulls to 9 NBA titles, Chris Mullin, the former St. John?s and NBA standout who played for the 1992 Olympic ?Dream Team?, ESPN sportscaster Dick Vitale, legendary high school coach Bobby Hurley of St. Anthony?s and the 1966 NCAA Champions from Texas Western highlight a list of 15 named as Finalists for election into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2007. The announcement was made today in Las Vegas, NV in conjunction with the 2007 NBA All-Star Weekend festivities.The complete list of 15 Finalists includes a total of 10 candidates from the North American Screening Committee ? players Adrian Dantley and Mullin; coaches Hurley, Jackson, Eddie Sutton and Roy Williams; contributors Bill Davidson and Vitale; referee ?Mendy? Rudolph and the team from Texas Western. Two candidates each comprise Finalists from the Women?s Screening Committee ? coaches Van Chancellor and Harley Redin ? and International Screening Committee ? coaches Pedro Ferrandiz and Mirko Novosel, with player Richard Guerin representing the lone nominee from the Veteran?s Screening Committee.Davidson, Jackson, Mullin and Texas Western are Finalists in their first year of consideration by their respective Screening Committees. Guerin, Hurley, Novosel, Rudolph and Williams are first-time Finalists who have previously been reviewed by Screening Committees. Chancellor, Dantley, Ferrandiz, Redin, Sutton and Vitale have been named Finalists in prior years.The Class of 2007 will be announced on Monday, April 2 at a news conference in Atlanta, Georgia prior to the NCAA?s Men?s Championship game. A Finalist needs 18 of 24 votes from the Honors Committee for election into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The Class of 2007 will be enshrined during festivities in Springfield, MA September 6-8. Tickets to the 2007 Enshrinement Gala and Induction Celebration are available by calling the Hall of Fame at (413) 781-6500.</div>
