Welcome to BB. I know that it isn't easy at first to get hte "hang" of the game, but by reading the forums and help sections and by observing how "stuff" happens, one can quickly learn a lot. To try to answer your questions, #1: You may certainly "watch" the games, but you cannot make substitutions. Up to 15 minutes before game time, you are able to make changes in your lineup and tactics, but after that, you cannot affect what happens. 2: A player ineligible for the playoffs is still able to play in scrimmages and thus get time toward training. Certain team training—free throws and stamina, for example—do not depend on minutes at all. 3: Perhaps there might be some well-to-do person out there?...Good luck with your BB career. You'll always find the BB community very willing to answer any questions you might have...Pappy
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