Miami Heat
| 2011–12 NBA season | |
|---|---|
| Finals | |
| Champions | Miami Heat |
| Runners-up | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| Finals MVP | LeBron James (Miami) |
What caused 2011 NBA Lockout?
The 2011 NBA lockout was the fourth and most recent lockout in the history of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Team owners began the work stoppage upon expiration of the 2005 collective bargaining agreement (CBA). During the lockout, teams could not trade, sign or contact players.
What happened during the 2011 NBA lockout?
The lockout was officially started by the owners on July 1, 2011, during which, teams could not trade, sign or contact players, and players could not access NBA team facilities, trainers or staffs. Negotiations resumed at an August 1 bargaining session, but it fell apart after three hours.
Who retired from the NBA in 1999?
Retirement
| Date | Name | Age |
|---|---|---|
| October 12 | Kevin Johnson | 33 |
| April 20 | Charles Barkley | 37 |
| May 16 | Jeff Hornacek | 37 |
What happened in the 2011 NBA season?
The 2011–12 NBA season was the 66th season of the National Basketball Association (NBA), began with the signing of a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the owners of the 30 NBA teams and the NBA’s players. The previous CBA, which was ratified in 2005, expired at 12:01 AM EDT on July 1, 2011, resulting in a lockout.
Why was the 2012 NBA season shortened from 82 games to 66?
With the new deal in place, the regular season was shortened from the normal 82 games per team to 66, because of nearly two months of inactivity. The season began on December 25, 2011, and ended on April 26, 2012.
When did the 2011 NBA free agency start?
Free agency started on December 9, 2011. On May 31, the Los Angeles Lakers hired Mike Brown as head coach, replacing Phil Jackson who retired at the end of the previous season. On June 1, the Houston Rockets hired Kevin McHale as head coach, replacing Rick Adelman whose contract expired at the end of the previous season.
When did the 2012 NBA playoffs start?
The 2012 NBA playoffs began on April 28, and concluded on June 21, 2012 when the Miami Heat defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder . The Chicago Bulls were eliminated after losing Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah to injuries, and the New York Knicks lost to the Miami Heat while losing Baron Davis and Iman Shumpert to knee injuries.
