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Rockets one of three teams fined for early schedule release.

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by rofflesaurus, Aug 3, 2009.

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  1. rofflesaurus

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    http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4375274

    NEW YORK -- The NBA has fined three teams an undisclosed amount for leaking details of their schedules before the league released them.

    The Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves were penalized, an official with knowledge of the decisions told The Associated Press on Monday. The official requested anonymity because the fines weren't publicly announced.

    The NBA will release its 2009-10 schedule on Tuesday afternoon. The league forbids teams to release any details before then.
     
    #1 rofflesaurus, Aug 3, 2009
  2. rofflesaurus

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    Whoops, can someone correct my typo in the thread title?

    Thanks.
     
    #2 rofflesaurus, Aug 3, 2009
  3. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

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    Well at least Clutch got the scoop.

    DD
     
    #3 DaDakota, Aug 3, 2009
  4. RedRedemption

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    Why does it even matter. I don't think looking ahead at a schedule would really help you that much...
     
    #4 RedRedemption, Aug 3, 2009
  5. Stevierebel

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    hmmmm. Someone is in trouble...
     
    #5 Stevierebel, Aug 3, 2009
  6. HTown_TMac

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    Just a way for the NBA to make money. It was released a day or 2 before schedule? Who cares?
     
    #6 HTown_TMac, Aug 3, 2009
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    Oh crap that sucks. Why do I feel so guilty?
     
    #7 Roxnostalgia, Aug 3, 2009
  8. Hayesfan

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    So shouldn't the NBA fine themselves for leaking the information about the teams being fined.

    Talk about the pot calling the kettle black.

    Stupid.
     
    #8 Hayesfan, Aug 3, 2009
  9. Bamushake

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    why the hell does it matter
     
    #9 Bamushake, Aug 3, 2009
  10. rofflesaurus

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    You have misunderstood what you bolded.
     
    #10 rofflesaurus, Aug 3, 2009
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    Grr, we need an edit. The official who reported the news wished to remain anonymous.
     
    #11 rofflesaurus, Aug 3, 2009
  12. Hayesfan

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    So the official who knows about it is someone on the teams that leaked the schedule?? They should be double fined? ;) either way the news itself is leaked information since the NBA didn't publicly announce the fines.
     
    #12 Hayesfan, Aug 3, 2009
  13. rofflesaurus

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    Oh, I see what you meant. I don't think that's really hypocritical though seeing as how there's no rule which states breaking news like that to the AP results in fines. Think the guy's just being safe. I'm sure an early schedule release is against some written rules of some sort.
     
    #13 rofflesaurus, Aug 3, 2009
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    Yeah, I do agree it seems kind of ironic.
     
    #14 rofflesaurus, Aug 3, 2009
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    wonder if anyone will leak the amount? will there be a fine for that too?
     
    #15 ico4498, Aug 3, 2009
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    Well if they are fined then they might as well get their moneys worth...repost the schedule on the bbs!
     
    #16 alexcapone, Aug 3, 2009
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    Would it really matter?
     
    #17 Rocket86, Aug 3, 2009
  18. faraza84

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    well now we now clutchfans is being checked by nba officials
    so whats next?
    someone confirming morey was with thabeet? and morey getting fined
    damn internet
     
    #18 faraza84, Aug 3, 2009
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    Does David Stern just sit in his office and decide to fine teams just because he can? He needs to retire asap, he's ruining the game, mainly because he refuses to fire Joey Crawford.
     
    #19 RocketGirl6, Aug 3, 2009
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    People always use the argument that he single-handedly has made the NBA more profitable...now we know how :D
     
    #20 logicx, Aug 3, 2009
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