2024 NBA Season

[alegotardo]

If you missed the Anthony Edwards dunk tonight, do yourself a favor and look up the clip. They’re calling it the dunk if the year and while I think that might be a bit of a stretch, dude jumped really high and definitely got himself a new poster.

The guy of 19-year-old has talent, making a basket like that so easily in front of Yuta Watanabe... that was really incredible.

I've been seeing the highlights posted by @Maslate, for someone who has just 1.93, low by the standards of this sport, the height he reaches and the facility to carry out the dunks are impressive, surely we should hear more about him in the next games.

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[rig4hodlers]

If you missed the Anthony Edwards dunk tonight, do yourself a favor and look up the clip. They’re calling it the dunk if the year and while I think that might be a bit of a stretch, dude jumped really high and definitely got himself a new poster.

This was one of the best dunks ever seen, it reminds me to the Vince Carter era, it was incredible guys! Tracy McGrady, etc only a few can do that!
For these who missed out the duck, here you have a youtube link
Enjoy!

[boyptc]

Nets 109 vs 98 Lakers - February 18
It was a good surprise for me since Nets won the game but I can not see this team a serious candidate for the NBA ring right now. I agree that they need Anthony Davids becasue Gasol is just like a statue can't even defend nobody. We miss a good center on the team and it looks like A.Davis is going to be out for still some weeks. Lebron James was so alone...
We also have to highlight that Nets didn't have available Kevin Durant so we could say that they had compensated both teams.

Yep, that compensated for both teams. But a win is still a win. Although there's sort of lack on this match but still congratulations to Nets.

I hope that there's still a possibility that we may see this match with complete roster for both teams.

There's lacking on the Lakers which is Davis but Nets also don't have Durant, therefore it should be an even match, no excuses, Nets were the better team in that night and they simply dominated the depending champion.

Well that's valid.

No need to have any defence for that fact that you have stated. Yet, I wish to see both of them have a match again with no handicaps.

[tygeade]

Anthony Edwards looks like kind of guy who would be a decent career guy for 10+ years easily while never bringing his team to any success unless he moves to a contender. Some players are just unlucky, look at Donovan Mitchell, that dude would be FMVP in another championship level team yet he is in Jazz and I know how we love to talk about Jazz being awesome right now but the reality is that they are good NOW and I do not think that they will be great when it comes to playoffs, it is a whole another situation there.

Edwards will be a great player for years to come, but he needs to either change teams if he thinks he will ever have a chance, or he will be just a Dame type of situation where the player is clearly one of the best in the league whereas his success is nowhere near his talent levels, we have seen players much much worse that won the ring whereas Dame barely got above first round just recently.

[Maslate]

Portland Trail Blazers now is the team with the longest win streak, what do you think about the game today against the Washington Wizards, will the streak continue or Westbrook and Beal will put an end to it? Although Washington Wizards has been struggling but they won their last 3 games, this should be an exciting game, I'm sure most of us would bet on the Blazers here.

[rig4hodlers]

In a few hours we have a very interesting match between Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat. Lakers still haven’t available for this game Anthony Davis so we need a top performance from the Lakers side, mainly Lebron James and Mark Gasol. Lakers goes 22-8 and Miami 12-17 but I don’t know why I feel like Miami gonna win this game. What’s your bet guys? Florida team for the win!

[mirakal]

Portland Trail Blazers now is the team with the longest win streak, what do you think about the game today against the Washington Wizards, will the streak continue or Westbrook and Beal will put an end to it? Although Washington Wizards has been struggling but they won their last 3 games, this should be an exciting game, I'm sure most of us would bet on the Blazers here.

Honestly, I don't want to bet against Blazers now, Lillard has been balling real hard and his supporting crew really are effective in helping him. Wizards are just too inconsistent, I guess Blazers win streak will continue after this game, just my personal thoughts on this game.

BTW, I bet on the Blazers -4.5 already, lol.. sorry my opinion could be bias on this.

[OgNasty]

Reports stating that DeMarcus Cousins is about to part ways with Houston. He’s played pretty well this year. I think he’s a perfect fit for the Lakers. The Nets might have to try and grab him just to keep him away from the Lakers. He’s the big man presence they’ve been missing since Dwight Howard left.

[boyptc]

Reports stating that DeMarcus Cousins is about to part ways with Houston.

Oh, this is very recent. I've tried to find sources and most of them are just published minutes ago.

--> https://theathletic.com/news/nba-demarcus-cousins-houston-rockets/va8ZVIJ353lU

--> https://www.tsn.ca/report-houston-rockets-demarcus-cousins-planning-to-part-ways-1.1596196

[TravelMug]

Reports stating that DeMarcus Cousins is about to part ways with Houston. He’s played pretty well this year. I think he’s a perfect fit for the Lakers. The Nets might have to try and grab him just to keep him away from the Lakers. He’s the big man presence they’ve been missing since Dwight Howard left.

Interesting if Lakers will pick him up to beef up their thin line up in the middle. Gasol performance went down this season, I think Dwight or even McGee was a perfect fit for the Lakers back then. Cousins numbers with the Houston Rockets is not that bad, but we don't know what will cost the Lakers if they try to pursue Cousins at this stage.

[akirasendo17]

Reports stating that DeMarcus Cousins is about to part ways with Houston. He’s played pretty well this year. I think he’s a perfect fit for the Lakers. The Nets might have to try and grab him just to keep him away from the Lakers. He’s the big man presence they’ve been missing since Dwight Howard left.

Interesting if Lakers will pick him up to beef up their thin line up in the middle. Gasol performance went down this season, I think Dwight or even McGee was a perfect fit for the Lakers back then. Cousins numbers with the Houston Rockets is not that bad, but we don't know what will cost the Lakers if they try to pursue Cousins at this stage.

Correct they should have pursued McGee to stay in the team, even with lots of Shaq in the appearance of a fool he has proved himself worthy during GSW and Lakers run for the championships, I think he really needs a team to make him work better again, I have seen his performance during Denver and other teams but when he is in a good team he also emerges as a better player, for cousins injuries makes him sideline all the time, he also less hard-headed now than before

[rhomelmabini]

Interesting if Lakers will pick him up to beef up their thin line up in the middle. Gasol performance went down this season, I think Dwight or even McGee was a perfect fit for the Lakers back then. Cousins numbers with the Houston Rockets is not that bad, but we don't know what will cost the Lakers if they try to pursue Cousins at this stage.

Might be good addition but I think Lakers has enough players that can guard the rim as of now, they got Gasol and reserve Barrel and even Davis, Morris, and Dudley can be on that position. He's currently got a good standing in his recent games and sadly Houston really wants a younger one like Wood.

[OgNasty]

Reports stating that DeMarcus Cousins is about to part ways with Houston. He’s played pretty well this year. I think he’s a perfect fit for the Lakers. The Nets might have to try and grab him just to keep him away from the Lakers. He’s the big man presence they’ve been missing since Dwight Howard left.

Interesting if Lakers will pick him up to beef up their thin line up in the middle. Gasol performance went down this season, I think Dwight or even McGee was a perfect fit for the Lakers back then. Cousins numbers with the Houston Rockets is not that bad, but we don't know what will cost the Lakers if they try to pursue Cousins at this stage.

I totally agree. I have no idea what they were thinking letting McGee and Howard walk away for next to nothing. There must have been issues in the locker room we weren’t aware of because Howard in particular played amazing and ended up signing for pennies on the dollar because of his past issues. Gasol looks ready for retirement. I don’t think picking up his older brother Pau as has been mentioned would help either.

[Reid]

How did I miss a game by Nuggets last night?
I just saw the news while watching the GSW vs Hornets game tonight.
50 points Embiid?
How about 50 points Jamal Murray?
21/25 FG, 8/10 3pt, 0 freethrows?!. Wow!
It is said that they should be playing the Hornets that night but got postponed.

[vennali]

No Anthony Davis today with the Lakers (sidelined for at least 4 weeks). Lakers are finding it hard to get the offense going. LeBron is still leading the attack but I think Lakers will fall short at home(unless LeBron completely takes over). Lakers offense actually looks very dead when LeBron is not on court. They need to deepen their squad with more quality game changers before playoffs.

[mirakal]

No Anthony Davis today with the Lakers (sidelined for at least 4 weeks). Lakers are finding it hard to get the offense going. LeBron is still leading the attack but I think Lakers will fall short at home(unless LeBron completely takes over). Lakers offense actually looks very dead when LeBron is not on court. They need to deepen their squad with more quality game changers before playoffs.

Lakers loss again, it's their consecutive loses and they really felt the loss of Anthony Davis.
They are going down in ranking too as from number 1, they are now in number 3 behind the Clippers, not really good, hopefully Davis will come back soon.

anyway, I also loss my bet today, win streak is over for the Blazers.

BTW, I bet on the Blazers -4.5 already, lol.. sorry my opinion could be bias on this.

[arwin100]

No Anthony Davis today with the Lakers (sidelined for at least 4 weeks). Lakers are finding it hard to get the offense going. LeBron is still leading the attack but I think Lakers will fall short at home(unless LeBron completely takes over). Lakers offense actually looks very dead when LeBron is not on court. They need to deepen their squad with more quality game changers before playoffs.

Lakers loss again, it's their consecutive loses and they really felt the loss of Anthony Davis.
They are going down in ranking too as from number 1, they are now in number 3 behind the Clippers, not really good, hopefully Davis will come back soon.

No Davis big problem for Lakers they must really do a big adjustment after all of those losses since if they cannot boost up their roosters well they might struggle more in the absence of Davis, I don't know what's the problem on them since even if there's no AD on their rotation they still have solid starting 5 and bench players maybe they are just relying on LBJ so best if their coaching staff could find another strategy to cut their losing streak.

[danherbias07]

No Davis big problem for Lakers they must really do a big adjustment after all of those losses since if they cannot boost up their roosters well they might struggle more in the absence of Davis, I don't know what's the problem on them since even if there's no AD on their rotation they still have solid starting 5 and bench players maybe they are just relying on LBJ so best if their coaching staff could find another strategy to cut their losing streak.

That's true.
I watched the game until the end and the Lakers just got a small lead in the 3rd.
After that, the Heat get back for another 8-0 run.

What's missing? Defensively, they are good but offensively they lack something.
No AD and Schroder who are more capable to make shots and can also spread the floor to obtain a better looking shot for their team mates.
The Heat just defended Lebron pretty well and they are all affected by it.

[Yamifoud]

No Davis big problem for Lakers they must really do a big adjustment after all of those losses since if they cannot boost up their roosters well they might struggle more in the absence of Davis, I don't know what's the problem on them since even if there's no AD on their rotation they still have solid starting 5 and bench players maybe they are just relying on LBJ so best if their coaching staff could find another strategy to cut their losing streak.

That's true.
I watched the game until the end and the Lakers just got a small lead in the 3rd.
After that, the Heat get back for another 8-0 run.

What's missing? Defensively, they are good but offensively they lack something.
No AD and Schroder who are more capable to make shots and can also spread the floor to obtain a better looking shot for their team mates.
The Heat just defended Lebron pretty well and they are all affected by it.

That's what happened because they rely too much on Lebron, well, that's the Lakers brand, Lebron alone can't make this team succeed. Lebron almost hit a triple double, but that was his normal, what is not normal here is he only hit 1 from 8 attempts in 3 points and he has 5 turnovers.

[rig4hodlers]

Los Angeles Lakers 94 - 96 Miami Heat. It was a tight game where Nunn scored 27 points, Jimmy Butler had 24 points and eight rebounds, Bam Adebayo had 16 points and 10 rebounds. LeBron James had 19 points, nine assists, and nine rebounds. As we commented yesterday, no Anthony Davis no party, they need him much than ever because Mark Gasol is not taking the lead, he is not doing a normal season and his performance is quite poor. The sad news from the Heat side was that Tyler Herro left after playing less than 14 minutes due to a hip pointer, so let's see if he is fully recovered for the next match.