2024 NBA Season

[Golftech]

And there's another factor to consider also, Gasol and Siakam are still both out.

Marc Gasol will miss a period of weeks with a left hamstring injury according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

https://www.rotoworld.com/basketball/nba/player/29322/marc-gasol

Pascal Siakam (groin) suffered an injury in the fourth quarter on Wednesday and will be out indefinitely.

https://www.rotoworld.com/basketball/nba/player/30322/pascal-siakam

Ouch! That might be a sure win for the Thunders.
Out of good condition and then missing players.
Thanks for all your information. +3.5 might be enough for a good profit here.

Marc Gasol though is aging. He might have more injuries to come considering his height and weight too.

Siakam missed some games already but Raptors carried by Lowry still finding good games to win against their opponents. Though it seems that Raptors
might be tired and surely fatigue might attack them, Lowry needs some rest the coaching staff may limit him taking chances for OKC is worth the risk.

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[Captain Corporate]

Everyone is talking about how great bucks are and how amazing they are playing but do you guys realize that right now a team that lost on playoffs last season with an amazing record and the last MVP is just 3 wins away from MIAMI HEAT. I mean when did that happen? I know they added jimmy butler and he is a great player but dude is not a superstar that changes teams, remember his minnesota days? He had to get out of there very quickly, he requested a trade, Miami obviously is good thanks to him but we can't attribute all of it to him, he is "part" of the success not all of it. What they are doing right now is amazing.

[jakelyson]

Since Clippers lost to Jazz yesterday I'll now agree to those saying that Clippers is such an overrated team.

Anyway, Jazz having Jordan Clarkson is a great move by the management.

The Lakers lost to Pacers as well, they are underrated too. Rockets lost to warriors last Christmas. Good teams lose to lower-ranked teams, it happens. It doesn't mean their underrated, it is just one bad night.

And I think it is alright for clippers to lose. They need to know what they lack and they'll never know that winning.

[SquallLeonhart]

I don't get how OKC is still this good? I mean they are at 7th seed right now when EVERYONE was expecting them to tank very hard and try to get some picks. Not even kidding these guys spent over luxury and had at one point Westbrook and Kevin Durant and got eliminated on first round, they also had Westbrook+PG13+Melo and they still got eliminated on first round.

Now, that Westbrook is gone and PG13 is gone and all they have is old Chris Paul and Adams, they are still looking like a first round exit team. It is a bit weird, if they knew they could have done this sooner, they probably would have just not pay that much money to superstars and be at the same level. Lets see if they can continue like this but I feel like this is not really want they actually wanted, they wanted a top 10 pick not a first round exit, so I am not sure even if they are happy with it or not.

[mich]

There's little to love in awful, three-point-heavy NBA game of today

Basketball's version of the home run has transformed the game into an unwatchable mess.

http://www.startribune.com/there-s-little-to-love-in-awful-three-point-heavy-nba-game-of-today/566540422/

[spadormie]

Everyone is talking about how great bucks are and how amazing they are playing but do you guys realize that right now a team that lost on playoffs last season with an amazing record and the last MVP is just 3 wins away from MIAMI HEAT. I mean when did that happen? I know they added jimmy butler and he is a great player but dude is not a superstar that changes teams, remember his minnesota days? He had to get out of there very quickly, he requested a trade, Miami obviously is good thanks to him but we can't attribute all of it to him, he is "part" of the success not all of it. What they are doing right now is amazing.

I think Jimmy Buckets suits well in Miami Heat. Why would he want a trade? Their coach had a great plan on surrounding him a lot of guards and it really works that well. Even so they only have one big man in the court. On some cases they could run Herro, Dragic, Nunn, Butler and Bam. This team is really great. No wonder Dwade said that he wished this team existed last year.

[Yaunfitda]

Everyone is talking about how great bucks are and how amazing they are playing but do you guys realize that right now a team that lost on playoffs last season with an amazing record and the last MVP is just 3 wins away from MIAMI HEAT. I mean when did that happen? I know they added jimmy butler and he is a great player but dude is not a superstar that changes teams, remember his minnesota days? He had to get out of there very quickly, he requested a trade, Miami obviously is good thanks to him but we can't attribute all of it to him, he is "part" of the success not all of it. What they are doing right now is amazing.

I think Jimmy Buckets suits well in Miami Heat. Why would he want a trade? Their coach had a great plan on surrounding him a lot of guards and it really works that well. Even so they only have one big man in the court. On some cases they could run Herro, Dragic, Nunn, Butler and Bam. This team is really great. No wonder Dwade said that he wished this team existed last year.

You mean Jimmy Butler?  

Well they operate like a team here and not a Jimmy Butler Miami lead team that's why they are very effective. And it seems the Jimmy understand his role very well as compare to let's say when he was in Philly, he shared the limelight with Joel and Simmons and most of the time they are in disarray.

No star player, they are just cohesive team play and that spell success for them currently.

[Natalim]

Good win by OKC in the first game tonight, OKC is really a different team now, they are underrated and they are good to compete even with good teams.
This win is lead by S. Gilgeous-Alexander who had 32 points and made a good play by just running down the floor in 3 seconds left in the game.

of course, as usual, this would not be possible without Chris Paul's great PG skills.

Are they becoming a threat already in the West now?

per ranking now, they are no. 7 but as long as they are in the playoffs, they should be an interesting team to watch.

[xLays]

Dang! I didn't expect that Pelican can beat the Houston Rockets even [Rockets without Westbrook and Harden]. Now they won 4th in a row. If they managed to win last game vs Golden State they have now a 5th streak wins.

And Lonzo Ball doing something great on today's game.

[Natalim]

Dang! I didn't expect that Pelican can beat the Houston Rockets even [Rockets without Westbrook and Harden]. Now they won 4th in a row. If they managed to win last game vs Golden State they have now a 5th streak wins.

And Lonzo Ball doing something great on today's game.

Without Westbrook and Harden, they are the heart and soul of the team,  and they don't have capela as well. .
Pelicans just won because warriors is a crap team without these 3 starters, good for them but they didn't dominate easily.. they need to have a big run in 4th quarter to put this game away.

[danherbias07]

I don't get how OKC is still this good? I mean they are at 7th seed right now when EVERYONE was expecting them to tank very hard and try to get some picks. Not even kidding these guys spent over luxury and had at one point Westbrook and Kevin Durant and got eliminated on first round, they also had Westbrook+PG13+Melo and they still got eliminated on first round.

Now, that Westbrook is gone and PG13 is gone and all they have is old Chris Paul and Adams, they are still looking like a first round exit team. It is a bit weird, if they knew they could have done this sooner, they probably would have just not pay that much money to superstars and be at the same level. Lets see if they can continue like this but I feel like this is not really want they actually wanted, they wanted a top 10 pick not a first round exit, so I am not sure even if they are happy with it or not.

It's Gilgeous-Alexendar and Noel who are making some big changes.
Also, do not underestimate the power of a pointguard.
That is the big change here. The Thunders gained a real pointguard on their midst and not someone who thinks he can be with any position.

Chemistry wise also, they are really getting better each day.
It will be difficult to beat the crap out of them with strong players. The Westbrook singularity is not there anymore, they became a team.

[Finestream]

I don't get how OKC is still this good? I mean they are at 7th seed right now when EVERYONE was expecting them to tank very hard and try to get some picks. Not even kidding these guys spent over luxury and had at one point Westbrook and Kevin Durant and got eliminated on first round, they also had Westbrook+PG13+Melo and they still got eliminated on first round.

Now, that Westbrook is gone and PG13 is gone and all they have is old Chris Paul and Adams, they are still looking like a first round exit team. It is a bit weird, if they knew they could have done this sooner, they probably would have just not pay that much money to superstars and be at the same level. Lets see if they can continue like this but I feel like this is not really want they actually wanted, they wanted a top 10 pick not a first round exit, so I am not sure even if they are happy with it or not.

It's Gilgeous-Alexendar and Noel who are making some big changes.
Also, do not underestimate the power of a pointguard.
That is the big change here. The Thunders gained a real pointguard on their midst and not someone who thinks he can be with any position.

Chemistry wise also, they are really getting better each day.
It will be difficult to beat the crap out of them with strong players. The Westbrook singularity is not there anymore, they became a team.

That's it.. it's a better version of the OKC now and I think they will keep Chris Paul for that.
In every team that Paul is playing, he always makes the team better, and I believe the Rockets could have been better if they were able to maximize Paul's talent instead of relying on harden's one on one play. Paul is a good point guard, he makes his teammates better but they need to trust him handle the ball and make plays for them and he was really versatile as he is not only good in passing the ball, he is also good with shooting and steals.

[Reid]

Luca Doncic has finally become a part of Jordan Brand. Jordan's initial agreement with Luka is not a Signature Deal which includes making a player's signature shoe. Although Luka won't have his personal Signature Shoe in the near future, it can turn into a bonus if he wins the NBA MVP or NBA Finals MVP. I'm really waiting for the signature shoes of this player, especially with Jordan brand

Whoa! So sudden!
His efforts now have fruits.
Now, he will have more money than other young players out there.
Being recognized like that with a Jordan brand is really something else. For me, he really does deserve it.
His next payroll might really get higher than what it is right now specially if he take the team to a championship bout.

Yeah, Jordan Brand shows its support for young players. previously the Jordan brand had also contracted Zion Williamson to join them. Even though Zion hasn't played in the regular season but because of the possible exposure obtained by Zion can be beneficial for Jordan brand

Speaking of Zion, well, a lot of people are expecting and I've read that he can still play this season, they are teaching him how to run and play so he can avoid injuries. Zion is slowly losing that popularity unlike the time he started as the first pick in the pre season. I just hope he can come back quickly, with Ingram, I think they can still do it at playoffs.

More like a Markelle Fultz story.
Zion needs to overcome the mentality if he wants to go full blast when he step on the floor of the NBA.
After injuries this had always been the problem specially now with social media which is also being read by them.
We all know how they are active with Twitter and Instagram.
He needs to be strong when he comes back. Markelle is already doing quite well.

[freedomgo]

So what happened with the Dallas Mavericks, they never give the Lakers a good fight like what they did in the previous game.

Does the Lakers were already able to scout Luka and the team?

[Kasabus]

Does the Lakers were already able to scout Luka and the team?

Definitely this game yes.. but even Lebron James are still struggling, he only shoot 3-10 and scored 13 points.
The biggest contributor for the Lakers in terms of points are Davis, Pope, and Howard, they scored 23,19,and 15 points respectively.

Dallas are also a good offensive team and they get major points in 3 point line but this game they shoot only 30% (13/43), and Doncic their main man does not sink a single shot in his 6 attempts.

[matchi2011]

Good win by OKC in the first game tonight, OKC is really a different team now, they are underrated and they are good to compete even with good teams.
This win is lead by S. Gilgeous-Alexander who had 32 points and made a good play by just running down the floor in 3 seconds left in the game.

of course, as usual, this would not be possible without Chris Paul's great PG skills.

Are they becoming a threat already in the West now?

per ranking now, they are no. 7 but as long as they are in the playoffs, they should be an interesting team to watch.

CP3 is getting his game back. Bringing the OKC to it's competitive tempo. They have players who are also capable to compete with strong opponents if they will continue playing as one and CP3 continue his leadership and command the team. The chemistry is making the impact it's good to see them still hanging to their playoffs spot.

[stadus]

CP3 is getting his game back. Bringing the OKC to it's competitive tempo.

CP3 never lost his kind of game, he was still a contributor even with the rockets and some may compare WB and CP3 and they believe that WB is better but as a PG, CP3 is one of the best PG in the NBA that can fit to any team as long as they play like a team.

Except for the Lakers.. for the reason that we know already. (LBJ is the PG)

They have players who are also capable to compete with strong opponents if they will continue playing as one and CP3 continue his leadership and command the team. The chemistry is making the impact it's good to see them still hanging to their playoffs spot.

Compared to other teams, the players of the OKC are not an all star caliber but with good teamwork, they look like an all star.

look at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander significant improvement of his stats.

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilgesh01.html

[Naida_BR]

Seeing at the poll results about who is going to be the 2020 champion,
I can see that a lot of people has chosen Lakers. Why not choosing the Bucks? They are playing amazingly with Giannis being on top of his form and they hold an amazing record of wins-losses right now. What would make people think that Lakers are going to be the champions?

[Ziskinberg]

Seeing at the poll results about who is going to be the 2020 champion,
I can see that a lot of people has chosen Lakers. Why not choosing the Bucks? They are playing amazingly with Giannis being on top of his form and they hold an amazing record of wins-losses right now. What would make people think that Lakers are going to be the champions?

That's just a poll here and only few voters have voted so it's not really a big deal and also teams performance may chance overtime.
For example, bucks does not have a good start but then they have a long streak so they took the number 1 spot and until now they are still in the number 1 spot. Also, the Lakers is the number 1 in the west, but just lately they experience like 3 or 4 losing streak, that's their worst in the season, and they were beaten twice by their LA team rival which is the Clippers.

[bisdak40]

Seeing at the poll results about who is going to be the 2020 champion,
I can see that a lot of people has chosen Lakers. Why not choosing the Bucks? They are playing amazingly with Giannis being on top of his form and they hold an amazing record of wins-losses right now. What would make people think that Lakers are going to be the champions?

One reason that i see is that two of the Lakers (James and Davis) are on the top 5 in the contention for this season's MVP. The poll is just a mere speculation of the basketball fanatics here and it may not coincide with what really is happening in the NBA.