2024 NBA Season

[boyptc]

FREE AGENT ALERT

LeMarcus Aldridge has left the Spurs to pursue other opportunities. Could this be the free agent the Lakers have been looking for after missing out on Andre Drummond, or will the Nets scoop up yet another potential hall of famer?

If Nets will take him.

That would be an interesting pick for them, it seems that they're not yet contented with the line up but that's only an if.

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[cryptomaniac_xxx]

I wouldn’t count it out either. All other things considered, he could be looking to retire with the team where he had most of his personal success. They have a decent team and definitely a better shot at a playoff run then the Spurs do.

Yeah! he was playing strong with that team and they were competitive regarding their own skills when Portland was a less Brandon Roy due to the injury, they take over the team and manage to get to the playoffs together with Dame. unfortunately, they're always lost in the playoffs and they cannot get to the conference finals no matter what they do. This man should be signed with another team since he still capable of giving support to the star players especially who have the less big man on their team.

Right, he move to the Spurs, so much hype to be the next Tim Duncan, or at least he as molded to be the successor. He also has initial success with San Antonio with still the remnants of Manu and Parker and Kawhi Leonard. But after the break out and numerous injuries, he wasn't the same. Time for him to move to a team that needed his services. It will be a cinderella story if he will go to Portland and retire as a Trailblazers.

[Finestream]

FREE AGENT ALERT

LeMarcus Aldridge has left the Spurs to pursue other opportunities. Could this be the free agent the Lakers have been looking for after missing out on Andre Drummond, or will the Nets scoop up yet another potential hall of famer?

Looks like it will not end up in this leading teams just my own opinion, too much hype coming but my wild guess is that he gonna goes to an East team instead but it's unlikely on Brooklyn hype again. I'd bet on New York Knicks or at Washington Wizards at least just to out of the current hype.

How about going back to Portland TrailBlazers where his career has blossomed?
I guess if I would have to choose, I would love to see him in a team that really needs a big man that could score and I think he would fit to the Portland.

He had a good years but he is no longer making that impact. Maybe he can still be relevant  for some other teams if he will be used as a backup and getting some limited minutes.

but at the end i don't see much teams interested on giving up anything of value for him. It could be a buyout. Regardless of where he is in his career and what he can contribute, he’s still a plus veteran who can help a team.

I don't think so, I followed his career with the Trail Blazers and it has his best season playing with that team.

He was a franchise player and his stats was way better compared to his time playing with the Spurs.
You can check the stats, it doesn't lie. _ https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/a/aldrila01.html

Let's compare the last 3 seasons with the spurs and the Blazers.

[Kelvinid]

As Aldridge now a free agent, this story has come out, and we will know the reason why he left Portland.

Why did LaMarcus Aldridge leave the Blazers?

If he doesn't want his superstar teammate then he would not consider going back to the Blazers and let us consider also that LaMarcus Aldridge is not getting any younger, he is already 35 years  and I think he is not anymore in his prime.

[Dave1]

As Aldridge now a free agent, this story has come out, and we will know the reason why he left Portland.

Why did LaMarcus Aldridge leave the Blazers?

If he doesn't want his superstar teammate then he would not consider going back to the Blazers and let us consider also that LaMarcus Aldridge is not getting any younger, he is already 35 years  and I think he is not anymore in his prime.

He doesn't want them that time because he thinks he is the center piece of Portland offense, but Lillard was a good addition to them. But now, he is not getting any younger, you already said he is 35 years old, he matured already and should be choosing teams that can give him a ring, it might be Portland or not. If he land in Portland then he should be the one adjusting and forget that he will be their number option.

[mirakal]

As Aldridge now a free agent, this story has come out, and we will know the reason why he left Portland.

Why did LaMarcus Aldridge leave the Blazers?

If he doesn't want his superstar teammate then he would not consider going back to the Blazers and let us consider also that LaMarcus Aldridge is not getting any younger, he is already 35 years  and I think he is not anymore in his prime.

He doesn't want them that time because he thinks he is the center piece of Portland offense, but Lillard was a good addition to them. But now, he is not getting any younger, you already said he is 35 years old, he matured already and should be choosing teams that can give him a ring, it might be Portland or not. If he land in Portland then he should be the one adjusting and forget that he will be their number option.

Of course he needs to adjust as he is not anymore a franchise player of a team. If he wants to have a better chance on a championship, then maybe he can join the Lakers as they struggle in the inside when AD was injured, he could be a useful back up Center or even a main center, or he can join the Nets where filled with stars.

[wheelz1200]

Mavericks managed to beat Spurs 115-104 and they got their 4th consecutive win. Doncic had another impressive game and made a triple-double (22 PTS, 12 REB, 12 AST). But I can't say he was very 'impressive' on his 3-pointers.    He made only 2 out of 10 3-pts. DeRozan's performance with a double-double (30 PTS, 11 AST) wasn't enough for getting a victory.

Doncic was actually taking some really bad shots.  Not to knock his game he led the team to a win and personally nabbed a triple double but he is usually a good shot taker, looks like he was forcing things.  Either way dont look now but Dallas looks like the righted the ship and will be competing for playoff position the rest of the way down.

[carlisle1]

As Aldridge now a free agent, this story has come out, and we will know the reason why he left Portland.

Why did LaMarcus Aldridge leave the Blazers?

If he doesn't want his superstar teammate then he would not consider going back to the Blazers and let us consider also that LaMarcus Aldridge is not getting any younger, he is already 35 years  and I think he is not anymore in his prime.

He doesn't want them that time because he thinks he is the center piece of Portland offense, but Lillard was a good addition to them. But now, he is not getting any younger, you already said he is 35 years old, he matured already and should be choosing teams that can give him a ring, it might be Portland or not. If he land in Portland then he should be the one adjusting and forget that he will be their number option.

If he's trying to get a ring before ending his career then you are right, he's the one that in need to adjust and not the entire team for him.

He don't have that right to demand, look at Melo, he's been given the chance to play again and now, with Blazers he's providing the space whenever the team needed him.

He's not demanding any but to play when he's been given the chance and showcase his talent. It should be  same mentality for Aldridge

[dwyane36]

or he can join the Nets where filled with stars.

I guess the Nets don't need him, considering that they have D. Jordan, and they signed a contract with B.Griffen a couple of days ago. Note that BG has similar stats as Aldridge, and the Nets will probably use him like power forward/center.

[akirasendo17]

As Aldridge now a free agent, this story has come out, and we will know the reason why he left Portland.

Why did LaMarcus Aldridge leave the Blazers?

If he doesn't want his superstar teammate then he would not consider going back to the Blazers and let us consider also that LaMarcus Aldridge is not getting any younger, he is already 35 years  and I think he is not anymore in his prime.

He doesn't want them that time because he thinks he is the center piece of Portland offense, but Lillard was a good addition to them. But now, he is not getting any younger, you already said he is 35 years old, he matured already and should be choosing teams that can give him a ring, it might be Portland or not. If he land in Portland then he should be the one adjusting and forget that he will be their number option.

If he's trying to get a ring before ending his career then you are right, he's the one that in need to adjust and not the entire team for him.

He don't have that right to demand, look at Melo, he's been given the chance to play again and now, with Blazers he's providing the space whenever the team needed him.

He's not demanding any but to play when he's been given the chance and showcase his talent. It should be  same mentality for Aldridge

Most of the stars today are chasing rings before they retired, for them to be able to show somehow in their career they have achieved something, unlike before yes they want championship but being to retire in the team that they have started is a great privilege, a journeyman is normal today just to have a ring, im sure aldridge wan't to add something in his resume before leaving the sports that he loves.

[Febo]

Either way dont look now but Dallas looks like the righted the ship and will be competing for playoff position the rest of the way down.

When all healthy there is no way Dallas will not be in the playoffs. They will also be way higher then on 8th spot. Last 10 games their ratting is 8/2. That is only behind the Nets. And Mavericks were the team that give only loss to Nets in last 10 games. Only if healthy.

[tygeade]

As a Spurs fan it has been a weird day, first we lost to Mavs and then I hear that LMA is gone as well. I hope that he finds a good place for himself somewhere that has a chance to win a ring, dude is good enough to actually be a third or fourth option in a title team, if Blake Griffin can find a place for himself, LMA can definitely find a place as well. Will we have a chance to trade him?

I do not think so, he is paid way too much for what he provides, so I do not think that teams would want that, but we could buy him out for some of his contract (the guaranteed amount) and let him go so he can sign somewhere for vet minimum and he definitely deserves more than vet minimum, he can spread the floor as well as any big and he is good defensively as well. As a Spurs fan I like to catch up on our old players and I would love to see him win a ring.

[panganib999]

As a Spurs fan it has been a weird day, first we lost to Mavs and then I hear that LMA is gone as well. I hope that he finds a good place for himself somewhere that has a chance to win a ring, dude is good enough to actually be a third or fourth option in a title team, if Blake Griffin can find a place for himself, LMA can definitely find a place as well. Will we have a chance to trade him?

I do not think so, he is paid way too much for what he provides, so I do not think that teams would want that, but we could buy him out for some of his contract (the guaranteed amount) and let him go so he can sign somewhere for vet minimum and he definitely deserves more than vet minimum, he can spread the floor as well as any big and he is good defensively as well. As a Spurs fan I like to catch up on our old players and I would love to see him win a ring.

I believe in this idea. I think most of the player and all star players are dedinitely looking out for teams that might give them achievemnet before retirement like getting a championship ring yet I also believe that not all of the playersbare into it. There are still players that are loyal to the teams they being drafted in the beginning. Even if they didn't achieveing any ring every season, still they believe that someday or somehow a player will got into their team and will have a great and better synergy that will give them the edge on winning a ring.

[Vaculin]

Either way dont look now but Dallas looks like the righted the ship and will be competing for playoff position the rest of the way down.

When all healthy there is no way Dallas will not be in the playoffs. They will also be way higher then on 8th spot. Last 10 games their ratting is 8/2. That is only behind the Nets. And Mavericks were the team that give only loss to Nets in last 10 games. Only if healthy.

We have to remember that the Nets that night were playing without Irving and Durant, while Mavericks just got KCP back in the line up. A healthy Nets also is hard to beat but I'm not underestimating the Mavericks as they've been playing so great in the last 10 games.

[wheelz1200]

Excited to see the knicks fire up their second half of the season.  I just want to see the knicks compete and get like the 4-6 seed in the East id be fired up to see them in the playoffs finally.  Tough game against the Bucks here but hey any given Sunday right.  Go knicks!

[TravelMug]

Anyone heard this news?

Miami Heat's Meyers Leonard fined $50,000, suspended for week for using anti-Semitic slur.

He forgot that Miami Heat, the team that he plays is own Micky Arison, born in Tel Aviv, LMAO. This is disaster for Leonard, and with that said, I don't think he will be renewed by the team.


What's your take on the Raptors vs Hawks on tonights game? ML is too enticing not to bet on them, it's 2.x above.

[akirasendo17]

Either way dont look now but Dallas looks like the righted the ship and will be competing for playoff position the rest of the way down.

When all healthy there is no way Dallas will not be in the playoffs. They will also be way higher then on 8th spot. Last 10 games their ratting is 8/2. That is only behind the Nets. And Mavericks were the team that give only loss to Nets in last 10 games. Only if healthy.

We have to remember that the Nets that night were playing without Irving and Durant, while Mavericks just got KCP back in the line up. A healthy Nets also is hard to beat but I'm not underestimating the Mavericks as they've been playing so great in the last 10 games.

Plays are different when durant and Irving are on the floor, the spacing opens up because durant can play drive or spot-up outside same as Irving, but this does not mean that the Mavs are easy to beat, Luka can dominate, I think the consistency is the only thing that is missing if they can make it steadily I'm sure they can go deeper in the playoffs, who knows.

[Kasabus]

Nets won again, that's a great win against a good team.

They beat the Celtics 109-121 and Irving lead the team with 40 points while Harden contribute a double double effort with 22 points and 10 rebounds.
Both are so consistent, they have been winning and had only lose once when Irving was resting.

[OgNasty]

Nets won again, that's a great win against a good team.

They beat the Celtics 109-121 and Irving lead the team with 40 points while Harden contribute a double double effort with 22 points and 10 rebounds.
Both are so consistent, they have been winning and had only lose once when Irving was resting.

Kyrie was playing like he wanted to prove a point to his former team. He never fit in back when he was a player in Boston and it seems like there’s bad blood there. I’m sure he’s overjoyed to have put up a 40 piece BBQ chicken meal on them tonight.

[Kasabus]

Nets won again, that's a great win against a good team.

They beat the Celtics 109-121 and Irving lead the team with 40 points while Harden contribute a double double effort with 22 points and 10 rebounds.
Both are so consistent, they have been winning and had only lose once when Irving was resting.

Kyrie was playing like he wanted to prove a point to his former team. He never fit in back when he was a player in Boston and it seems like there’s bad blood there. I’m sure he’s overjoyed to have put up a 40 piece BBQ chicken meal on them tonight.

Yeah, that was a big statement showed by his game. He ain't so effective when he was still playing with the Celtics but maybe he coaching style is different and look at Irving with the Nets, he can dropped 40 points or 50 points easily, that's how good he is if the team would just let him handle the game by taking most of the FG attempts.