2024 NBA Season

[boyptc]

Anyway, I'd really love to see a healthy Nets and Bucks going up against each other again in the ECF.  Nothing is more interesting than that in the coming playoffs.

Me too.

I'm hoping that Nets would really be the Nets that we've been expecting last season to be at the top. I guess it's now time for them to step up again despite the shortfall that they've got last season.

With Bucks, it's interesting that there's some changes with their roster.

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[Ziskinberg]

Anyway, I'd really love to see a healthy Nets and Bucks going up against each other again in the ECF.  Nothing is more interesting than that in the coming playoffs.

Me too.

I'm hoping that Nets would really be the Nets that we've been expecting last season to be at the top. I guess it's now time for them to step up again despite the shortfall that they've got last season.

With Bucks, it's interesting that there's some changes with their roster.

Nets will be the Nets that we like if the big 3 are healthy, injury was only their problem last season there are only a few games where all 3 played together. Despite Harden was injured during the playoffs, the Nets are still winning, thanks to Irving's big contribution as well, but when Irving got injured, that's where they were exposed.

[Jating]

Anyway, I'd really love to see a healthy Nets and Bucks going up against each other again in the ECF.  Nothing is more interesting than that in the coming playoffs.

Me too.

I'm hoping that Nets would really be the Nets that we've been expecting last season to be at the top. I guess it's now time for them to step up again despite the shortfall that they've got last season.

With Bucks, it's interesting that there's some changes with their roster.

There are almost close to the top, Durant was the only one healthy, but he carry the team, he just fell short. Harden too was injured in the playoffs and Kyrie. So just imagine their big 3 (regardless of the drama), become healthy last season, they could have won against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Only few changes on Bucks roster, their core remains intact and they get a replacement for PJ Tucker. So Bucks is still good for the upcoming seasons.

[Minor Miner]

Why not try Embiid-Curry  and that possible trade for Simmons to work with Harris and Green, Sixers still have lots of good players and with the addition of Drummond which will help them more inside, this twin tower can play alongside instead of Drummond being a backup the way Howard did last season.

That's funny because that's also impossible. Golden State Warriors face is Curry and he is locked for them unless Curry won't be happy with the management anymore. I doubt that, his salary is the big proof of it.

Yes, Curry has been the player for Golden State for several years. I also thought the same for Lebron being the face of the Cavaliers but I was wrong. But in the case of Curry, I think that he won't easily leave GS until he has a clash with the management or the coaches. So, that won't work now as Curry seems pretty happy with the GS right now. But it only takes minutes to change everything. But I will really hope Curry finishes his career in GS.

[danherbias07]

Hello Mavericks Fans. What do you think about this news?
Mavericks sign free agent guard Frank Ntilikina
Mavs had been signing guards and Tim Hardaway's contract is also renewed for 4 years $72M. Now, here comes another guard from Knicks and France National Team. I am sort of confused because they are trying to build a team for Doncic. Why sign so much guards?
1. Luka Doncic
2. Jalen Brunson
3. Tim Hardaway Jr.
4. Sterling Brown 2 or 3
5. Reggie Bullock
6. Josh Green
7. Frank Ntilikina
8. Trey Burke
9. Tyrell Terry

I bet Luka and Tim will just consume all the minutes and these guys will have less playing time.

[minairia3]

Anyway, I'd really love to see a healthy Nets and Bucks going up against each other again in the ECF.  Nothing is more interesting than that in the coming playoffs.

Me too.
I'm hoping that Nets would really be the Nets that we've been expecting last season to be at the top. I guess it's now time for them to step up again despite the shortfall that they've got last season.
With Bucks, it's interesting that there's some changes with their roster.

Nets will be the Nets that we like if the big 3 are healthy, injury was only their problem last season there are only a few games where all 3 played together. Despite Harden was injured during the playoffs, the Nets are still winning, thanks to Irving's big contribution as well, but when Irving got injured, that's where they were exposed.

Nets will only be able to play well if KD, Harden, Irving, and Blake Griffin step up their game and if they can stay fit for the rest of the season. KD and Harden were injured almost the whole last season and that badly affected their game. So far both of them look to be in great shape in this season. Let's see if they can hold onto their fitness. I feel like Griffin will also play a crucial role for Nets this season.

[Pamadar]

Why not try Embiid-Curry  and that possible trade for Simmons to work with Harris and Green, Sixers still have lots of good players and with the addition of Drummond which will help them more inside, this twin tower can play alongside instead of Drummond being a backup the way Howard did last season.

That's funny because that's also impossible. Golden State Warriors face is Curry and he is locked for them unless Curry won't be happy with the management anymore. I doubt that, his salary is the big proof of it.

Yes, Curry has been the player for Golden State for several years. I also thought the same for Lebron being the face of the Cavaliers but I was wrong. But in the case of Curry, I think that he won't easily leave GS until he has a clash with the management or the coaches. So, that won't work now as Curry seems pretty happy with the GS right now. But it only takes minutes to change everything. But I will really hope Curry finishes his career in GS.

Sorry for my mistake not placing the name, I'm not referring to Steph.

I was on the point that why not developed good duo between Embiid and Seth if we noticed Seth performances last season.

He's better than Simmons and he already developed lots fire power outside. A simple dropout pass from Embiid inside will give them a high percentages shots.

I agree that Steph will be like Kobe. He will stay for GSW as their franchise player and, for sure, the management will continue to provide what he needs and demand to keep him stay.

[OgNasty]

Russell Westbrook looked miserable in the pictures from AD’s wedding. I hope the guy was just having an off day and this isn’t the first red flag for their chemistry together. I guess we’ll find out in another 2 weeks when the NBA’s preseason starts. Russ & LeBron are going to be fun to watch together. I don’t think LeBron has ever had a more talented teammate.

[redsun114]

PJ Tucker was known for his immense defense, of course he failed to stop Durant that part is known but dude is Durant, how many players can even stop him? I think not many, probably zero. So, letting him go and then getting a player that is not good on defense but a good shooter wasn't really a great need for them, not a horrible one neither.

PJ Tucker had a shot as well but not as good as Grayson Allen, so the question is, is the difference between their defense smaller than their defense on offense? Bucks had a good championship run but that was mostly thanks to many injuries in many teams, if Lakers and Nets are healthy this year, I do not see them losing the chance to meet in the finals at all.

[Russlenat]

Russell Westbrook looked miserable in the pictures from AD’s wedding. I hope the guy was just having an off day and this isn’t the first red flag for their chemistry together. I guess we’ll find out in another 2 weeks when the NBA’s preseason starts. Russ & LeBron are going to be fun to watch together. I don’t think LeBron has ever had a more talented teammate.

Not only a teammate, but teammates because he has AD and Westbrook, and compared to the time before where he won a championship in Heat and Cavaliers, I think AD and Westbrook are better compared to Wade-Bosh and Irving-Love, but chemistry is still very important.

[dwyane36]

It looks like Isaiah Thomas is still trying to return to the NBA because there are rumors that he is going to work out with the Warriors next week. He definitely deserves to get at least a minimum contract, but I have doubts that the Warriors will sign him.

[Japinat]

Has it been posted before already?

https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2021/8/9/22617492/breaking-luka-doncic-signs-historic-5-year-207-million-extension-the-dallas-mavericks-free-agency

Luka Doncic has agreed to a five-year $207 million extension with the Dallas Mavericks, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Bill Duffy, Doncic’s agent. Days after returning to Slovenia following an inspired run in the Tokyo Olympics, Doncic is receiving the largest supermax rookie extension in NBA history.

This guy deserved this huge amount in his 5-year contract extension, damn, 207 million from rookie to a superstar, this young star player has already achieved the ultimate goal of his life in the NBA. For a triple-double guy who is consistent and could even play even with the injury, the management is just so happy to have him and rewarded him for his hard work.

[Oasisman]

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I dont think that was a wise decision by bucks to let go tucker. He is one of my favorite players i love his gameplay and i am pretty dissapointed that this happened. Yes his defence is a bit weak but still he adds a good value in the team.

Well, that's how NBA works, If the management saw another good value to be added on the team, they'll let go of those who has lesser value regardless If you love his gameplay.
And I was wondering why did you say his defense is a bit weak when he's one your favourite player. I mean he is a tough defensive player, he guarded Durant, Booker, and other superstars. Only thing that differs when he guarded Durant is the height disadvantage.
Anyway, I'm thinking differently, Bucks did the right thing.

[gagux123]

You can now remove Damian Lillard on the speculation and rumor of yours since he already cleared that he will still play for the Portland Trail Blazers in the upcoming season. But he takes note that things might change along the way so him transferring to another team is possible during the season if Blazers will have a slow run or their roster won't change or improved.

Irving-Simmons trade won't happen. The Sixers aren't interested in Kyrie and there is not much space cap on the Sixers. I think that's the reason why they are still left hanging if they will trade Simmons because they are not receiving a decent offer. Simmon's value decreases after the choked performance last playoffs and he pointed out it's not his job to make his trade value increase during the trading season which is correct. If Sixers want to get rid of Simmon's don't expect a superstar trade in return.

Yes, you're right. I just checked it out as well and saw, Damian Lillard will continue to play for the Blazers, but I don't rule out a possibility that Lillard will be traded to another team during the season, let's see how he performs.

PJ Tucker was known for his immense defense, of course he failed to stop Durant that part is known but dude is Durant, how many players can even stop him? I think not many, probably zero. So, letting him go and then getting a player that is not good on defense but a good shooter wasn't really a great need for them, not a horrible one neither.

PJ Tucker had a shot as well but not as good as Grayson Allen, so the question is, is the difference between their defense smaller than their defense on offense? Bucks had a good championship run but that was mostly thanks to many injuries in many teams, if Lakers and Nets are healthy this year, I do not see them losing the chance to meet in the finals at all.

Unfortunately PJ Tucker is short for his position, and these days he has the height of a SG and maybe a few PG's.
But really, one of his qualities was his defense, because being a little bit short, he could mark fast players (for example SG or SF), but he could also act well defending against bigger players than him (most of the time PF ), with a little difficulty, but he could act defending these players bigger than him.
Allen was a good choice, but I still believe, Tucker could be useful in the team

[agustina2]

Has it been posted before already?

https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2021/8/9/22617492/breaking-luka-doncic-signs-historic-5-year-207-million-extension-the-dallas-mavericks-free-agency

Luka Doncic has agreed to a five-year $207 million extension with the Dallas Mavericks, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Bill Duffy, Doncic’s agent. Days after returning to Slovenia following an inspired run in the Tokyo Olympics, Doncic is receiving the largest supermax rookie extension in NBA history.

This guy deserved this huge amount in his 5-year contract extension, damn, 207 million from rookie to a superstar, this young star player has already achieved the ultimate goal of his life in the NBA. For a triple-double guy who is consistent and could even play even with the injury, the management is just so happy to have him and rewarded him for his hard work.

Nice move by the Dallas Mavericks. Luka is now a franchise player of the Mavericks next to Dirk Nowitzki. He deserves that contract and no question about Luka's way of gameplay. Someday I hope I can see them again to Finals and take the championship.

After sealing Luka, the next would be, Mavericks should try to surround him with a good players. Not superstar, all-star, but some good performing players on their respective position.

[chaser15]

You can now remove Damian Lillard on the speculation and rumor of yours since he already cleared that he will still play for the Portland Trail Blazers in the upcoming season. But he takes note that things might change along the way so him transferring to another team is possible during the season if Blazers will have a slow run or their roster won't change or improved.

Irving-Simmons trade won't happen. The Sixers aren't interested in Kyrie and there is not much space cap on the Sixers. I think that's the reason why they are still left hanging if they will trade Simmons because they are not receiving a decent offer. Simmon's value decreases after the choked performance last playoffs and he pointed out it's not his job to make his trade value increase during the trading season which is correct. If Sixers want to get rid of Simmon's don't expect a superstar trade in return.

Yes, you're right. I just checked it out as well and saw, Damian Lillard will continue to play for the Blazers, but I don't rule out a possibility that Lillard will be traded to another team during the season, let's see how he performs.

PJ Tucker was known for his immense defense, of course he failed to stop Durant that part is known but dude is Durant, how many players can even stop him? I think not many, probably zero. So, letting him go and then getting a player that is not good on defense but a good shooter wasn't really a great need for them, not a horrible one neither.

PJ Tucker had a shot as well but not as good as Grayson Allen, so the question is, is the difference between their defense smaller than their defense on offense? Bucks had a good championship run but that was mostly thanks to many injuries in many teams, if Lakers and Nets are healthy this year, I do not see them losing the chance to meet in the finals at all.

Unfortunately PJ Tucker is short for his position, and these days he has the height of a SG and maybe a few PG's.
But really, one of his qualities was his defense, because being a little bit short, he could mark fast players (for example SG or SF), but he could also act well defending against bigger players than him (most of the time PF ), with a little difficulty, but he could act defending these players bigger than him.
Allen was a good choice, but I still believe, Tucker could be useful in the team

Yes, we can't rule out the possibility that Lillard will be traded next season. Maybe he will check first if the Blazers' performance in 1-2 months or before the trade deadline will be good. He is vocal that the Blazers need to do something to improve the team. Loyalty is not a question to Lillard but if the team doesn't do anything to surround him with good players for many years, it's acceptable that he needs to throw away that loyalty.

About PJ Tucker, I admire his defense despite being short. Being short, he was expected to have some steals but his man-to-man defense is so awesome that he can even guard a big man. He did his best during their run on the NBA playoffs and was one of the big contributors to the Milwaukee Bucks' success last season.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

It looks like Isaiah Thomas is still trying to return to the NBA because there are rumors that he is going to work out with the Warriors next week. He definitely deserves to get at least a minimum contract, but I have doubts that the Warriors will sign him.

Hopefully at least a veteran minimum deal will be great for IT. His case though is very unique, from being one of the best in Celtics uniform and then traded to Cavs, gets injured and it's down hill for him after that. But there are videos circulating around that he can still play, maybe not on his prime but he can still shoot the lights out. Hoping to see him at least a season with Warriors or any team for that matter.

[rhomelmabini]

It looks like Isaiah Thomas is still trying to return to the NBA because there are rumors that he is going to work out with the Warriors next week. He definitely deserves to get at least a minimum contract, but I have doubts that the Warriors will sign him.

Hopefully at least a veteran minimum deal will be great for IT. His case though is very unique, from being one of the best in Celtics uniform and then traded to Cavs, gets injured and it's down hill for him after that. But there are videos circulating around that he can still play, maybe not on his prime but he can still shoot the lights out. Hoping to see him at least a season with Warriors or any team for that matter.

With the rumors going on around I think he'll landed on a team that deserves him right. I think he'll be fine with a veteran deal considering how his career been going lately but I think he's healthy in regards to his recent games outside the NBA. He can ball and there's that 80+ points he does recently on a Pro-Am league.

[danherbias07]

It looks like Isaiah Thomas is still trying to return to the NBA because there are rumors that he is going to work out with the Warriors next week. He definitely deserves to get at least a minimum contract, but I have doubts that the Warriors will sign him.

He had been working out with different teams and I wish he finds a home before the preseason starts so we could see him perform again if there will be a good change after all the injuries he received. He may had done 80 points in one tournament but that's not NBA. Give this guy a chance for a contract even for a veteran minimum to spark his name again.

I dont think that was a wise decision by bucks to let go tucker. He is one of my favorite players i love his gameplay and i am pretty dissapointed that this happened. Yes his defence is a bit weak but still he adds a good value in the team.

It's his offense that became weaker. He can't score at his favorite spot anymore, the side 3 point shot. It's okay to let him go and try a better and younger player. Bucks do need to upgrade their roster to avoid Giannis working too much with every play.

[yazher]

Hopefully at least a veteran minimum deal will be great for IT. His case though is very unique, from being one of the best in Celtics uniform and then traded to Cavs, gets injured and it's down hill for him after that. But there are videos circulating around that he can still play, maybe not on his prime but he can still shoot the lights out. Hoping to see him at least a season with Warriors or any team for that matter.

The guy has really put some dedicated time to improve his skills but we need to be honest that sometimes it won't work because the other guys on the NBA have some great skills to be overcome with. But I agree that after all this time, he needs to play just one more time in just one more season and a team to retired the dude's jersey. he was a sincere guy when it comes to playing basketball games and he deserves to be credited for making NBA the great sport in the world.