hettinger_rl Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Well it has finally gotten to the point where the NBA and the D-League need to find a few places to round out their league to have one affiliate per NBA team. Memphis has taken over the Iowa Energy and Detroit has started a team in Grand Rapids so the options are really whittling away.These are the affiliates as of now:Austin - San AntonioBakersfield - PhoenixCanton - ClevelandDelaware - Philadelphia**Erie - NONE*Fort Wayne - Charlotte, Indiana, Milwaukee, OrlandoIdaho - PortlandIowa - MemphisLos Angeles - LA LakersMaine - BostonReno - SacramentoRio Grande - HoustonSanta Cruz - Golden StateSioux Falls - MiamiTexas - DallasTulsa - Oklahoma CityGrand Rapids - DetroitWestchester - New YorkI think that the Erie team is being moved to Westchester to be the Knicks affliate. Also I would say that the Fort Wayne team should go to Indiana, which would leave Charlotte, Milwaukee, and Orlando without. Other teams without affiliation: New Orleans, LA Clippers, Minnesota, Brooklyn, Chicago, Atlanta, Denver, Toronto, Utah, Washington So what are your thoughts on where these teams' affliates should be? What would be some good names? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hettinger_rl Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 These are my location thoughts:Washington - RichmondBrooklyn - ConnecticutMilwaukee - Green BayCharlotte - Not sure... hard to compete with Duke, Wake Forest, and UNC for spectators.Atlanta - SavannahOrlando - Tampa / St. PetersburgNew Orleans - MobileChicago - BloomingtonMinnesota - Rochester / St. CloudToronto - BuffaloUtah - Back to Provo?Denver - Colorado Springs / Topeka?LA Clippers - San Diego / Long Beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodboy13 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Bulls dropping an affiliate in Rockford could work, too. On 1/25/2013 at 1:53 PM, 'Atom said: For all the bird de lis haters I think the bird de lis isnt supposed to be a pelican and a fleur de lis I think its just a fleur de lis with a pelicans head. Thats what it looks like to me. Also the flair around the tip of the beak is just flair that fleur de lis have sometimes source I am from NOLA. PotD: 10/19/07, 08/25/08, 07/22/10, 08/13/10, 04/15/11, 05/19/11, 01/02/12, and 01/05/12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waffles Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 The Knicks' Westchester name is coming tonight at 6PM, according to SNY's KnicksBlog.As for the Nets, I could see them putting an affiliate in the renovated Nassau Coliseum (the team's real estate affiliate is redeveloping the site, and its marketing and events team is taking over those operations for the arena). Seeing as that's a few years down the road, they're going to have to do a short-term arrangement with one of the open teams if they want a presence in the D-League in the next few seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfoster Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Some additional options:Charlotte - Fayetteville, NCAtlanta - Gwinnett Orlando - JacksonvilleNew Orleans - Lafayette / Lake Charles / Alexandria / Monroe / Shreveport / Houma (welcome the old ABA Louisiana Bucs concept)Minnesota - DuluthToronto - London or K-WDenver - Loveland or PuebloLA Clippers - VegasWashington - Upper Marlboro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffinM6 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Some additional options:Atlanta - GwinnettFor sure. Savannah or Macon seems like a good choice, but there's already two minor league teams up here in Gwinnett, and there's such large amount of people around here who follow basketball, that team would have some great attendance. Also, I have a question. Do NBA teams have players rehab for a D-League team when coming off an injury? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubsFanBudMan Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 It will never happen, but I'd like to see the Bulls or Hawks put their affiliate in the Quad Cities. The Bulls for obvious reasons -- but they'll likely go somewhere closer in Illinois than Moline.The Hawks because the franchise started as the Tri City Blackhawks (same place). Plenty of direct flights. If Memphis can be in Des Moines...They wouldn't go back to the Quad City Thunder name from the CBA days, but there was a Thunderbirds name used in the D League that could be revived and might work for a Hawks affiliation. But as I said... pipe dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soarindude Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Tampa or St.Pete couldn't support a team, trust me. I am not sure about Jacksonville though, or even Pensacola. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonBlue Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I think for the most part the D-League should stay out of other cities with major sports teams. Also, Portland is leaving Idaho and Utah is rumored to be taking their place. "I did absolutely nothing and it was everything I thought it could be." -Peter Gibbons RIP Demitra #38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustDevil61 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I think for the most part the D-League should stay out of other cities with major sports teams. Also, Portland is leaving Idaho and Utah is rumored to be taking their place. Can't confirm it in a link right now, but a local radio show said that the Jazz are hooking back up with the Stampede. Oh well, a D-League team in St. George will have to wait another year or so... AKA @LanRovr0 on Twitter LED Sig Credits to packerfan21396 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cappital92 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I've been of the persuasion that if/when the Wizards get a D-League team, it'll be in Hershey-Harrisburg. The Wizards and Capitals share an owner, and the Caps AHL affiliate is the Hershey Bears. Also, while they're not connected save for the Nationals's owner's being small partners in the Wizards/Capitals/Mystics ownership group, the Nats' AA team are the Harrisburg Senators. For the crown jewel of my argument, Harrisburg/Hershey was named the third best minor league market in the country. To me, it makes too much sense to have the Hershey Spellcasters or Hershey Hundreds (Yeah, Wilt was a Warrior when he did that, but I think it'd be kinda cool). http://www.wizardsxtra.com Is it the shoes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Rockford can't support AHL and the D-League. Put the D-League team in Hoffman Estates or something. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 If Florida is set to have an affiliate, the Heat and Magic should tag team and put one anywhere but Tampa. We're not a basketball town. Jacksonville, Daytona Beach, or Fort Myers would be the ideal locations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalktoChuck Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 The Magic have been in talks with both the city and the NBDL to put a team in Jacksonville. They've gone as far as having exhibition games there to test the market. The reason why they haven't pulled the trigger yet, is because they are waiting/hoping for a couple more NBDL teams to be placed in the southeast to ease travel costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubsFanBudMan Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Rockford can't support AHL and the D-League. Put the D-League team in Hoffman Estates or something.That arena could use a break, but I think the Bulls might be just as likely to stick their team in the practice facility they're building in the United Center's parking lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 That wouldn't be a bad idea, basically a variation on the Bakersfield Jam model where you only sell luxury seats. Or they could play at the new DePaul arena that's nowhere near DePaul! ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadragon76 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 The Knicks' Westchester name is coming tonight at 6PM, according to SNY's KnicksBlog.As for the Nets, I could see them putting an affiliate in the renovated Nassau Coliseum (the team's real estate affiliate is redeveloping the site, and its marketing and events team is taking over those operations for the arena). Seeing as that's a few years down the road, they're going to have to do a short-term arrangement with one of the open teams if they want a presence in the D-League in the next few seasons.Ladies and Gentlemen, the name is... the Westchester KnicksThe name sucks. Logo is neat, but the name just screams cop out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyk33 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 The Knicks' Westchester name is coming tonight at 6PM, according to SNY's KnicksBlog.As for the Nets, I could see them putting an affiliate in the renovated Nassau Coliseum (the team's real estate affiliate is redeveloping the site, and its marketing and events team is taking over those operations for the arena). Seeing as that's a few years down the road, they're going to have to do a short-term arrangement with one of the open teams if they want a presence in the D-League in the next few seasons.Ladies and Gentlemen, the name is... the Westchester KnicksThe name sucks. Logo is neat, but the name just screams cop out.Your taste is very unique if you think that hideous blending of previous Knicks logo looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH42XCC Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 IIRC, I believe Erie is now an affiliate with Orlando (maybe a setup for a possible move to Jacksonville?). Also, as DaytonBlue said, Utah will most likely replace Portland as Idaho's affiliate. As for the rest of the D-League...EASTERN CONFERENCEAtlanta Hawks - Gwinnett County, GABrooklyn Nets - Bridgeport, CT / Long Island, NYCharlotte Hornets (formerly Bobcats) - Charleston, SCChicago Bulls - Moline, IL (Quad Cities) / Rockford, ILMilwaukee Bucks - Green Bay WIToronto Raptors - Hamilton, ONWashington Wizards - Baltimore, MD / Hershey, PAWESTERN CONFERENCEDenver Nuggets - Colorado Springs, CO / Broomfield, CO / Loveland, CO / Pueblo, COLos Angeles Clippers - San Diego, CA / San Bernardino-Ontario, CA (Inland Empire) / Long Beach, CAMinnesota Timberwolves - Fargo, ND / Bismarck, NDNew Orleans Pelicans - Shreveport-Bossier City, LAPortland Trail Blazers - Eugene, OR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Here's Bakersfield's gym, and I mean gym. Seats under 500, but all <500 are treated like kings. This could indeed be an interesting approach for the Bulls and their new practice center in, um, Unitedcenterville? Reinsdorfville? whatever we're calling Madison Street from 1600W to 2000W now that it's supposed to be a destination of sorts. Make a night of shopping, restaurants, and then hang out at an NBDL Baby Bulls game being waited on hand and foot, schmoozing and not really watching basketball. I particularly like it because maybe it'll siphon off the element of schmoozing and not really watching basketball from actual Bulls games. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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