4_tattoos 1,474 Posted June 27, 2018 http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23925698/the-big3-allow-players-use-cannabidiol-pain-treatment-recovery 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4_tattoos 1,474 Posted June 30, 2018 So as the reigning champions Trilogy gets to play in the final game of the night every week? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Discrim 1,266 Posted June 30, 2018 Well...they drop a surprise on us with this silver 'Trilospurs' number. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabcake 1,706 Posted July 27, 2018 https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2788191-ice-cube-says-ea-2k-sports-interested-in-big-3-video-game?share=other This could be interesting and potentially fun, under certain circumstances. I’ve never watched a BIG3 game but the concept seems interesting. From a purely video game perspective, if this is a $20ish fun little game that isn’t trying to be a AAA 2K clone, I’d try it. Imo it could also work as a game mode or addition to 2K or Live, although I’m sure EA or 2K would make it a ridiculously overpriced DLC. (also posted in the video games thread) 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4_tattoos 1,474 Posted July 28, 2018 So I've been flipping back and forth between the BIG3 & The Basketball Tournament games tonight then suddenly realized that I didn't watch a single second of the NBA Summer League Ah well 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MJWalker45 5,719 Posted July 28, 2018 20 hours ago, 4_tattoos said: So I've been flipping back and forth between the BIG3 & The Basketball Tournament games tonight then suddenly realized that I didn't watch a single second of the NBA Summer League Ah well They weren't as agressive trying to get people to watch this year. I barely caught any games this year. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfwabel 4,155 Posted July 28, 2018 53 minutes ago, MJWalker45 said: They weren't as agressive trying to get people to watch this year. I barely caught any games this year. A live Friday night timeslot hasn't helped. Some of the nights on big FOX with 5pm starts were jettisoned to another FOX affiliated channel on the west coast. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfwabel 4,155 Posted January 11, 2019 (edited) Well, they will have some major changes for this season. 1- Add four more teams will be added, to make 12 2- Will look to play twice a week, and in 18 cities. Last year, they played weekly in just 12 cities. 3- Lisa Leslie will coach a team. Her team will be the "Triplets". The other three team names are TBA. 4- The age minimum of 30 has been lowered to 27. They will not return FS1/FOX but have yet to name a media partner. Edited January 12, 2019 by dfwabel grammar & #4 added 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MJWalker45 5,719 Posted January 12, 2019 4 hours ago, dfwabel said: Well, they will have some major changes for this season. 1- Add four more teams, to make 12 2- Will look to play twice a week, and in 18 cities. Last year they played weekly in just 12 cities. 3- Lisa Leslie will coach a team. They will not return FS1/FOX but have yet to name a media partner. ESPN+? It's during the summer when they need the extra options to fill slots. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfwabel 4,155 Posted January 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, MJWalker45 said: ESPN+? It's during the summer when they need the extra options to fill slots. Ice Cube is looking to partner with Viacom, along with Alex&Ani founder Carolyn Rafaelian to purchase some or all of the ESPN RSNs. I'd think a Viacom cable channel, like Paramount Network, first, maybe even Nickelodeon to attract kids as in a simulcast. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buzzcut 279 Posted January 12, 2019 10 hours ago, dfwabel said: Ice Cube is looking to partner with Viacom, along with Alex&Ani founder Carolyn Rafaelian to purchase some or all of the ESPN RSNs. I'd think a Viacom cable channel, like Paramount Network, first, maybe even Nickelodeon to attract kids as in a simulcast. It's been reported that Sinclair is the only bidder for the RSN's. And a very low bid according to CNBC. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfwabel 4,155 Posted January 12, 2019 11 minutes ago, buzzcut said: It's been reported that Sinclair is the only bidder for the RSN's. And a very low bid according to CNBC. They are reportedly the only bidder for be all 22, not the only bidder. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4_tattoos 1,474 Posted January 12, 2019 With WWE Smackdown moving to Fox, I could see USA Network taking a chance with BIG3 now that it has a proven fan base. In addition to that being under the Universal umbrella could open up the door for NBC and/or NBCSN to air some games. Just a thought. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4_tattoos 1,474 Posted January 12, 2019 Lowering the league's minimum age to 27 was likely done due to expanding by 4 more teams. There's only so many 30 and up former NBA players out there. Got to open up the talent pool a little. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanMcD29 819 Posted January 13, 2019 I know at least it's a Women's World Cup/Gold Cup year, but geez you'd think with UFC gone that Big3 would at least get some non-random-MLB-quasi-GOTW summer programming on for FS1 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfwabel 4,155 Posted January 13, 2019 10 minutes ago, RyanMcD29 said: I know at least it's a Women's World Cup/Gold Cup year, but geez you'd think with UFC gone that Big3 would at least get some non-random-MLB-quasi-GOTW summer programming on for FS1 Cube and his business partner claim that they had some "non-sports" issues with FS1 and the parent company as told by the LA Times. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4_tattoos 1,474 Posted March 24, 2019 BUMP Couple BIG3 updates going into 2019 season. There's four new teams. Aliens, Bivouac, Enemies and Triplets Lisa Leslie is the head coach of Triplets New league signee Joe Johnson named captain of Triplets New league signee Gilbert Arenas named captain of Enemies Kenyon Martin retired from pro basketball and will become the new head coach of Trilogy As of now no word on why Rick Mahorn is no longer coaching Trilogy New league signee Jason Terry named captain of Trilogy 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GDAWG 1,800 Posted March 24, 2019 Gilbert Arenas is now in this league? Will he bring his actual guns to games? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4_tattoos 1,474 Posted March 24, 2019 Another update: Rick Mahorn named has head coach of Enemies 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buzzcut 279 Posted April 4, 2019 CBS and CBS Sports Network have picked up the BIG 3: 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites