Smack / Aug 9, 2011 / 6:19 am  NBA Owners Making Bold Moves;
Kobe Bryant Will Play In The 2012 Olympics  Michael Beasley
Really the whole reason behind this lockout stems from the
owners believing steadfastly that they are losing money. But
when the Hawks are sold for $300 million after being bought for
$208 million seven years ago, it’s hard to convince the general
public that the NBA really is a losing business. How can teams
be taking substantial hits – as the NBA is proclaiming – when
the worth of franchises isn’t doing anything but rising? Some
say David Stern is guaranteeing the new buyers that the new CBA
will ensure profitability and that’s why they are stepping
forward. But still. And then David Aldridge offered this bit:
“The source said owners frequently speak of ‘being tired of
making these guys rich’ and are even contemplating asking for
more, such as including income the players receive from their
commercial endorsements and sponsorship money into the BRI pot —
the theory being the players woul