2024 NBA Season

[danherbias07]

Hi guys, I've been away for a while and that's why I'm out of date with NBA news.

I saw, LeBron James and AD went back to playing. Any news from players who are injured?
Any news from teams and players?
Thanks

Lakers Schroder is away due to health protocol.
Jamal Murray of the Nuggets will be out the whole season. Torn ACL
Others are listed here. https://www.cbssports.com/nba/injuries/

Lakers unable to win despite the Raptors lack of role players playing.
There's just no chemistry unlike last year. Defense is also not there and turnovers are soaring.
What could be missing in this team? AD and James are back but it got worse. I don't think Schroder could also fix it.
Did they become comfortable just because they already gained a championship? I can't see any spark at all.

[Jating]

Hi guys, I've been away for a while and that's why I'm out of date with NBA news.

I saw, LeBron James and AD went back to playing. Any news from players who are injured?
Any news from teams and players?
Thanks

Lakers Schroder is away due to health protocol.
Jamal Murray of the Nuggets will be out the whole season. Torn ACL
Others are listed here. https://www.cbssports.com/nba/injuries/

Lakers unable to win despite the Raptors lack of role players playing.
There's just no chemistry unlike last year. Defense is also not there and turnovers are soaring.
What could be missing in this team? AD and James are back but it got worse. I don't think Schroder could also fix it.
Did they become comfortable just because they already gained a championship? I can't see any spark at all.

I think it's more of the chemistry of the team, newly acquired players are not perfectly fitting the puzzle that Rondo, Howard, Danny Green and Javale used to play in their championship run.

Plus AD and Lebron got injured, that could really change the complexion and the mentally of the players. And I would say that they should be in the panic mood right now, because their next games are going to be hard for them as they are going to face the best of the West and East.

[btc_angela]

Hi guys, I've been away for a while and that's why I'm out of date with NBA news.

I saw, LeBron James and AD went back to playing. Any news from players who are injured?
Any news from teams and players?
Thanks

Lakers Schroder is away due to health protocol.
Jamal Murray of the Nuggets will be out the whole season. Torn ACL
Others are listed here. https://www.cbssports.com/nba/injuries/

Lakers unable to win despite the Raptors lack of role players playing.
There's just no chemistry unlike last year. Defense is also not there and turnovers are soaring.
What could be missing in this team? AD and James are back but it got worse. I don't think Schroder could also fix it.
Did they become comfortable just because they already gained a championship? I can't see any spark at all.

I think it's more of the chemistry of the team, newly acquired players are not perfectly fitting the puzzle that Rondo, Howard, Danny Green and Javale used to play in their championship run.

Plus AD and Lebron got injured, that could really change the complexion and the mentally of the players. And I would say that they should be in the panic mood right now, because their next games are going to be hard for them as they are going to face the best of the West and East.

I think its more of the injury that AD first and then Lebron that really break down the Lakers this season.

Those new guys have started to fit nicely specially Dennis Schröder, but Gasol, not that much. But when their two top stars got injured, no one really step up their game, I would say that Kuzma was somewhat a disappointment. Andre Drummond try his best, but was also suffering from hamstring injury. So it's a combination of factors that's why we don't see any spark late in the season.

[freedomgo]

Hi guys, I've been away for a while and that's why I'm out of date with NBA news.

I saw, LeBron James and AD went back to playing. Any news from players who are injured?
Any news from teams and players?
Thanks

Lakers Schroder is away due to health protocol.
Jamal Murray of the Nuggets will be out the whole season. Torn ACL
Others are listed here. https://www.cbssports.com/nba/injuries/

Lakers unable to win despite the Raptors lack of role players playing.
There's just no chemistry unlike last year. Defense is also not there and turnovers are soaring.
What could be missing in this team? AD and James are back but it got worse. I don't think Schroder could also fix it.
Did they become comfortable just because they already gained a championship? I can't see any spark at all.

I think it's more of the chemistry of the team, newly acquired players are not perfectly fitting the puzzle that Rondo, Howard, Danny Green and Javale used to play in their championship run.

Plus AD and Lebron got injured, that could really change the complexion and the mentally of the players. And I would say that they should be in the panic mood right now, because their next games are going to be hard for them as they are going to face the best of the West and East.

I think its more of the injury that AD first and then Lebron that really break down the Lakers this season.

Those new guys have started to fit nicely specially Dennis Schröder, but Gasol, not that much. But when their two top stars got injured, no one really step up their game, I would say that Kuzma was somewhat a disappointment. Andre Drummond try his best, but was also suffering from hamstring injury. So it's a combination of factors that's why we don't see any spark late in the season.

Let them do the adjustment, Lebron just came back from injury, so he is still making an adjustment on how to get back to his usual. Lebron's stats have dropped, was supposedly a triple-double man, but his numbers are down lately. But don't worry, they are still not out in the playoffs, once they're in, they are still the same LA Lakers we witnessed last season.

[Yaunfitda]

^^ Yes I do agree, but they have dig themselves deeper in this playoff, and they are going to face a top seed entering the playoffs. So it will be a different Lakers from last year, now they don't have the luxury of home court, and they are going to fight every game.

Hope James can go back pre-injury, posting good numbers like what we are seeing in Kevin Durant. But he needs more games to adjust and they to win to give themselves some confidence going into the playoffs.

[mirakal]

^^ Yes I do agree, but they have dig themselves deeper in this playoff, and they are going to face a top seed entering the playoffs. So it will be a different Lakers from last year, now they don't have the luxury of home court, and they are going to fight every game.

Last year has no home court as they play on one court only, that's the bubble set up if you still remember.
Lakers will not or might get the home-court advantage, depending on how they will handle the remaining games, there's still a chance IMO.

Hope James can go back pre-injury, posting good numbers like what we are seeing in Kevin Durant. But he needs more games to adjust and they to win to give themselves some confidence going into the playoffs.

There's no problem with James, it's the chemistry now that is actually the problem, they added Drummond in their rotation, and they are so big, I guess that's what their opponents are seeing, they are beating the Lakers on speed.

[yazher]

^^ Yes I do agree, but they have dig themselves deeper in this playoff, and they are going to face a top seed entering the playoffs. So it will be a different Lakers from last year, now they don't have the luxury of home court, and they are going to fight every game.

Hope James can go back pre-injury, posting good numbers like what we are seeing in Kevin Durant. But he needs more games to adjust and they to win to give themselves some confidence going into the playoffs.

Winning the next games will be the most important for them and they cannot slack with these upcoming games since they are already washed to the shore. The rest of the teams in the play-in method would eager to get to their current spot and that's if they let it happened. Their last 8 games will be against a contender team especially Phoenix Suns. they should get everything done this time if they don't want to devastatingly miss this playoff again.

[Yamifoud]

^^ Yes I do agree, but they have dig themselves deeper in this playoff, and they are going to face a top seed entering the playoffs. So it will be a different Lakers from last year, now they don't have the luxury of home court, and they are going to fight every game.

Hope James can go back pre-injury, posting good numbers like what we are seeing in Kevin Durant. But he needs more games to adjust and they to win to give themselves some confidence going into the playoffs.

Winning the next games will be the most important for them and they cannot slack with these upcoming games since they are already washed to the shore. The rest of the teams in the play-in method would eager to get to their current spot and that's if they let it happened. Their last 8 games will be against a contender team especially Phoenix Suns. they should get everything done this time if they don't want to devastatingly miss this playoff again.

Lakers will not missed the playoffs, I'm sure with that, but I'm worried they will not advance in the NBA Finals as there's a lot of good teams in the West now, Jazz and Suns have already improved, also we have the Denver Nuggets who keep winning even if they loss Murray.

[Oasisman]

Hope James can go back pre-injury, posting good numbers like what we are seeing in Kevin Durant. But he needs more games to adjust and they to win to give themselves some confidence going into the playoffs.

There's no problem with James, it's the chemistry now that is actually the problem, they added Drummond in their rotation, and they are so big, I guess that's what their opponents are seeing, they are beating the Lakers on speed.

You have a point. Lakers has been bugged by Injuries this year. AD and LeBron hasn't played each other for quite a long time since AD got injured first.
Drummond acquisition made them become more bigger. So, yeah anyone could beat them with speed. Especially when Schröder isn't playing. He plays a major role to the Lakers team.
Now, If the Lakers can't complete their roster fully healthy in the remainder of the season. I'm afraid they'll lose everything.

I'm starting to lose the confidence with them making to the playoffs.

[stadus]

Hope James can go back pre-injury, posting good numbers like what we are seeing in Kevin Durant. But he needs more games to adjust and they to win to give themselves some confidence going into the playoffs.

There's no problem with James, it's the chemistry now that is actually the problem, they added Drummond in their rotation, and they are so big, I guess that's what their opponents are seeing, they are beating the Lakers on speed.

You have a point. Lakers has been bugged by Injuries this year. AD and LeBron hasn't played each other for quite a long time since AD got injured first.
Drummond acquisition made them become more bigger. So, yeah anyone could beat them with speed. Especially when Schröder isn't playing. He plays a major role to the Lakers team.
Now, If the Lakers can't complete their roster fully healthy in the remainder of the season. I'm afraid they'll lose everything.

Schröder will come back but Lebron will still man the ball, he is the PG of this team and Schröder is only a backup, just like Rondo. What's important now is for Davis and Lebron to bring back their old numbers, if that will happen, winning won't be a problem for this team.

I'm starting to lose the confidence with them making to the playoffs.

Making to the playoffs is like 90% for them, winning in the playoffs is another thing.

[vennali]

Since Lebron has moved to the Lakers(2018), he has never beaten the Raptors. That's some interesting stat. While Lebron was in the Cavs, he had never lost to the Raptors. It's like the law of averages working it out.

[Fredomago]

Nets have no answers to The Greek Freak, if Jordan will depend like that in the playoffs if they face in the east finals then its the bucks who will be in the finals, taunting Giannis to take the shot wide open is like making him in the practice mode, also sloppy underneath the basket, he is eaten alive by Giannis, also Middleton and the supporting cast of the bucks help them with the win, total Dominance by the bucks and Giannis.

It's indeed a good win for the Bucks. Nets are rolling lately since KD's return and it's quite nice to see the Bucks being a threat out there with the leadership of Giannis. The Jrue Holiday acquisition is so underrated because it gives the Bucks more options for a penetrator/shot creator to pass the ball to other than Middleton down the stretch. The structure of this team just removes pressure out of Giannis' shoulder compared to last year's.

For the Nets, I know they can score at will whenever they want to. Kyrie and Harden are microwaves scorers, Durant will always get his numbers. This is huge for the Bucks knowing they beat the Nets even if Durant got his 42 pts.

Holiday addition is a good decision for the Bucks, Though it's just another game for the Nets since they  already secured the place for the playoffs.

I don't see any pressure from Kyrie earlier he's not in a turbo mode,  this game is not a preview of the east semis, more on playing and enjoy game for the Nets.

Not being bias but coming the next round we will see how the real game will begin. Beside, Harden is not there to help.  3 points deficit  with harden's presence 10+ assist  and 20+ points average..

[ultrloa]

Since Lebron has moved to the Lakers(2018), he has never beaten the Raptors. That's some interesting stat. While Lebron was in the Cavs, he had never lost to the Raptors. It's like the law of averages working it out.

Unfortunately his injured and aging so this kind of losses is considerable since he's not at his 100% or maybe in decent posture, but for seeing him becoming injury prone recently I'm worried that he might retired soon since he leave a statement that he will never be back at his 100℅  so maybe this could affect his games in long run, hopwfully he recover asap and became in good shape at play offs.

[mirakal]

Since Lebron has moved to the Lakers(2018), he has never beaten the Raptors. That's some interesting stat. While Lebron was in the Cavs, he had never lost to the Raptors. It's like the law of averages working it out.

That's a fun fact, and honestly, I didn't know that. I guess the Raptors are still a decent team though they are planning to trade Lowry in the future. The Raptors had won a championship too, so they cannot be underestimated as they have a very smart coach. It's big news when the Lakers lose because there's a big expectation from them, AFAIR, they opened up as the favorites in winning the NBA championship this season, but now, I don't know what their odds are already.

[wheelz1200]

Big week or 2 for the knicks.  On the road against the nuggets, Memphis, suns, Lakers and clippers.  Thats a tough run.  They need to go 3-2 on that run.  Atlanta and heat right behind them with lighter schedules.  Would obviously like to see them in the 4 slot but 5 wouldn't be bad as well.  Just don't like them in the 6 hole starting on the road against the bucks (most likely).  Starts tonight need another W!

[goinmerry]

It's big news when the Lakers lose because there's a big expectation from them, AFAIR, they opened up as the favorites in winning the NBA championship this season, but now, I don't know what their odds are already.

Still one of the favorites. It's just that this injury that happened on their main cast affects their standing.

Lebron missed 20 games and that was huge. They might be ended up with a play-in. The remaining games are critical, they need to win.

[carlisle1]

It's big news when the Lakers lose because there's a big expectation from them, AFAIR, they opened up as the favorites in winning the NBA championship this season, but now, I don't know what their odds are already.

Still one of the favorites. It's just that this injury that happened on their main cast affects their standing.

Lebron missed 20 games and that was huge. They might be ended up with a play-in. The remaining games are critical, they need to win.

Indeed! as long as LeBron continue playing and they are still inside the competition there are still many fans
and believers that Lakers can still depend that title,

It's those injuries that affects their performance coming to the next round, but once they've settle this up and start playing with a much
healthier squad.

Moving to the next round might tough, but it's the Lakers that we are talking here, they still have the skills and all the necessary
needs to compete and win to whoever team that they will face in this incoming playoffs.

[Febo]

There is gonna be a big fight between Mavericks, Lakers and Blazers. But not for 5th spot, since Nuggets and Clippers are about the same opponent but a fight to not end on 7th spot and play in play in. Grizzlies, Warriors and Spurs are gonna be tough opponents in west conference play in.

Just realized that the play-in this season is different from last season.

Last year, it's only the Spot 8 that needs to go through play-in.

Game 1:
The No. 7 team in the standings by winning percentage will host the No. 8 team, with the winner earning the No. 7 seed in the playoffs. The losing team gets another chance in Game 3.

Game 2:
The No. 9 team will host the No. 10 team, with the winner moving on to Game 3. The loser is eliminated and enters the NBA draft lottery.

Game 3:
The loser of the No. 7 vs. No. 8 matchup will host the winner of the No. 9 vs. No. 10 matchup, with the victor grabbing the No. 8 seed in the postseason. The loser of Game 3 also enters the lottery.

Yes I know and none of these 3 teams want to be part of it. LeBron now that have chance to be in is saying: "Whoever came up with that shit needs to be fired."   These 3 teams have 8 games left. And fight will be bloody. Not for the 5th but for not to be 7th.

[fullhdpixel]

Lakers has been bugged by Injuries this year. AD and LeBron hasn't played each other for quite a long time since AD got injured first.
Drummond acquisition made them become more bigger. So, yeah anyone could beat them with speed. Especially when Schröder isn't playing. He plays a major role to the Lakers team.
Now, If the Lakers can't complete their roster fully healthy in the remainder of the season. I'm afraid they'll lose everything.

I'm starting to lose the confidence with them making to the playoffs.

People forget that Lebron is an insane basketball player when he can play at 100%. Cavs were 4th in the league on his last season and he almost took out Warriors on the first game if it wasn't for JR Smith mistake in the end. Sure it wasn't really just him, but 90%+ was all him, that is why I think it is clear that if Lebron comes back and plays with 100% plus you give him AD as well? That is going to be so much different.

I do not think that there is even a slight chance that they could miss the playoffs, they will make it to playoffs for sure and they are going to beat everyone again, he is just that good and he has AD with him as well, AD is also another player who managed to bring his old team into slight success because without him New Orleans was a tanking level bottom team. With this much injury, it was expected for them to lose games obviously.

[OgNasty]

Lakers has been bugged by Injuries this year. AD and LeBron hasn't played each other for quite a long time since AD got injured first.
Drummond acquisition made them become more bigger. So, yeah anyone could beat them with speed. Especially when Schröder isn't playing. He plays a major role to the Lakers team.
Now, If the Lakers can't complete their roster fully healthy in the remainder of the season. I'm afraid they'll lose everything.

I'm starting to lose the confidence with them making to the playoffs.

People forget that Lebron is an insane basketball player when he can play at 100%. Cavs were 4th in the league on his last season and he almost took out Warriors on the first game if it wasn't for JR Smith mistake in the end. Sure it wasn't really just him, but 90%+ was all him, that is why I think it is clear that if Lebron comes back and plays with 100% plus you give him AD as well? That is going to be so much different.

I do not think that there is even a slight chance that they could miss the playoffs, they will make it to playoffs for sure and they are going to beat everyone again, he is just that good and he has AD with him as well, AD is also another player who managed to bring his old team into slight success because without him New Orleans was a tanking level bottom team. With this much injury, it was expected for them to lose games obviously.

They’ve got a good test tonight against the Denver Nuggets on ESPN. The entire rest of their schedule looks pretty tough actually. Unless they suddenly start playing a lot better they’re going to end up in the play-in tournament just to make the playoffs. LeBron’s recent quote about firing the creator of the play-in tournament should tell you how he feels about it.