The Week Contest: The NBA lockout
The NBA season is in serious jeopardy, because billionaire owners and millionaire players can't agree on how to divide hundreds of millions in revenues. Assuming the impasse is eventually resolved, please rename one of the franchises to reflect the
Welcome to The Week's "What Next?" contest, an invitation to test your powers of imagination with challenges inspired by current events.
Last week's question: The National Basketball League season is now in serious jeopardy, because billionaire owners and millionaire players can't agree on how to divide hundreds of millions in revenues. Assuming the impasse is eventually resolved, we asked you to rename one of the franchises to reflect the avarice of all involved.
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