The new Buffalo Rapids ABA team

[Bosh4]

I've been checking out this site for a little while and have discovered there's not much respect for the ABA.

Recently Buffalo has signed on and will give it a whirl with the "Rapids". I traditionally root for Buffalo teams and was wondering if ther was any chance the NBA and it's collective bargain agreement intend on sending any youngsters to this ABA league.-- i can't find anything from my brief searches on the matter-- I think it would be outstanding if the Raptors would use Buffalo as a farm club considering it's location and familiarity the citizens have with the other.

I'd appreciate any info on the NBA agreement with minor leagues. Thanks.

[ABARedWhiteBlue]

The only "official" minor league affiliation the NBA has is the NBDL. If Stern expands the NBDL, maybe you will get a chance to have a team; otherwise, it will be a team of players hoping to get a shot to play in the NBA.

Also, keep in mind that there were no ABA-to-NBA callups last season, so that is another hurdle to overcome.

[dshaw62197]

Well, didn't the Italian pro basketball league call up a couple of ABA players last season? That must count for something. :?