Sixers Release Xavier Silas and More, Roster Stands at 14

Bummer. This might clear space for the other Xavier.

On a somewhat related note, why is Nocioni still on the team?

They are still planing to amnesty the shit out of that deal, right?

a lack of interest in using the NBA’s minor league for raw talent

If there’s one NBA subject I’d like to learn more about, it’s the D-League. Since it’s not a true minor league like those in baseball and hockey, I’ve basically ignored the D-League, much as I ignored the CBA. I’ve had the uninformed impression that the relationship between the NBA and the D-League is more akin to the NFL’s taxi squads than the ties between MLB and NHL clubs and their minor league affiliates.

Two things make me want learn more: (1) informed Liberty Ballers who bemoan the Sixers lack of sophistication concerning the D-League, and (2) the fact that the Spurs apparently value their affiliate.

On the other hand, I just noticed Breaking Bad seasons 2 through 4 are available on Netflix streaming…which might be more fun.

This CBA was a bust. Nothing truly changed.. I wish that

- The D League would allow for Rehab Assignments like baseball. If EB goes down with an injury instead of trying to get him healthy and work on his game during games that count they should allow players to go down to the D League and work on their game without sacrificing minutes that matter.

- The D League should become a real minor league system. You should be allowed all the players you can and it shouldn’t count against the official roster like it does now. I wish those players got non guaranteed contracts that don’t count against the cap. Give players not from major schools become better basketball players.

- I really wish a loan system was implemented. I would love for the Sixers to hold the rights to Xavier Silas and that on a year by year basis you can loan players to Europe / China. Allow the foreign team pay half their salary for the loan and let the player work on their game in a mature setting where games matters. The problem with the D League is the games really don’t matter.. Send them over seas and let them compete in games where people are playing for something . Let them play away from parents friends and posses and allow them to grow up as men and adults. After the year is over reevaluate their talent.

- The worst part about the CBA is the college rules. They should make it like baseball.. You can come out of high school but if you decide to stay you gotta spend 2-3 years in college / overseas. Evaluating talent is the worst part about the NBA and its based upon potential or a stellar season since a proven track record doesn’t exist. If X player wants to come out of high school fine… if he doesn’t like his draft position he should be allowed to not hire an agent and go to college or have one and go over seas. As long as you play should be all that matters… they need track records to truly evaluate their talent.

- I think they should hold two drafts… the American Draft and the Foreign draft. The draft orders for both should be the same but I think it would let lower teams rebuild quicker. Instead of getting 1 player you could potentially be getting 2 that can help your franchise around.

If the bigger markets are going to get better by getting established talent allow the smaller worse teams to get cheaper quality players.