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Age Minimum for NBA Should be 20 Says Silver
Of chief interest to hoops fans everywhere — the lack of movement on the issue of the age limit in the NBA, which was supposed to be among the “B issues” the league would work out with the union after agreeing to a new CBA in 2011. The age limit has been left dormant, though, set at 19 (the NBA asked that it be raised to 20) and apparently not moving until the league and union go to collective bargaining next time around.
Here’s what (NBA Commissioner Adam) Silver had to say:
On the age limit: “I think it would be much better for the game if the minimum age were 20 instead of 19. Having said that, I do understand the other side of the issue. While the Union has stated its view that they want to keep it at 19, we haven’t entered collective bargaining. We haven’t sat across the table and discussed it with them. We haven’t had an opportunity to present, in essence, our side of why we think it would be beneficial not just for the league, but for the players as well. So we’ll see. When we get into bargaining, I’m sure we’ll discuss it.”
A team that is expected to be prominent in the trade market picture, rival teams expect: The New Orleans Pelicans. The franchise is off to an uneven 5-10 start to the season. New Orleans has been receiving calls about the availability of Lonzo Ball and JJ Redick and has shown an openness to discussing trades around both with interested teams, sources tell The Athletic. A move would create a clearer pathway for young guards Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Kira Lewis in the Pelicans’ rotation.
Source: Shams Charania of The Athletic
The [Golden State] Warriors and [New Orleans] Pelicans discussed a potential deal involving Kelly Oubre Jr., sources said. There isn’t traction as of yet. Like many conversations around this time, it is a scenario.
Source: Shams Charania of The Athletic
New York and the [Los Angeles] Clippers are among interested teams in [Detroit] Pistons guard Derrick Rose, sources said. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau has a long history with Rose, coaching the former league MVP in Chicago and Minnesota.
Source: Shams Charania of The Athletic
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