2024 NBA Season

[rhomelmabini]

It seems to me it would be extremely wrong if the Lakers or any team decided to sign LeBron's son just to get LeBron himself on their roster. I mean, LeBron's son shouldn't have any advantages or prerogatives because of his father. If he's really talented enough, he should prove it and fight for the high pick in the NBA draft on the same terms as the other rookies.

This is not a matter of talent or anything, I think this is a once-in-a-lifetime event where we will finally have a son and father in a team together playing in the NBA. As LBJ said, where will his son will be, he will gonna be there and it is his dream to play with Brony together. They may not get any championship because LBJ is already old but the memories they will create together are priceless and I personally support that, after all, they're doing this thing to have fun together.

Well, if he goes through the same process to be traded in the NBA as other players have gone through then I'd say, what's wrong with it? There are players out there that decides on which team they'll go to these days and if Lebron decides where he wants then that's it. If it's just for history  they're making, what's the difference they make just like the movies we see today? It's scripted though.

[carlisle1]

I've read an update from the Lakers in social media that they might probably going to re-run the Lakers roster with AD, Westbrook, and James and this time they'll run the offense primarily with AD and Westbrook so they can execute a better offensive plays.
Did some of you guys heard the same news?
IMO, they also need to improve their defense, because that's a more reliable weapon than just improvising the offensive end without bringing the defensive plan on the table.

They really have success when Davis is their main point in offense, Lebron is the facilitator just like Westbrook. That's why it's so much fun to watch them in their championship because everyone is running win Bron. But when it comes to half court offense, AD is their guy they put their play too.

And I agree with the defense improvement, they left other teams get easy point inside. Hopefully they will make the adjustments in their defense too. Just sad that they didn't resign Howard as I think he can still man the middle, block or change shots.

Not sure about the problem with Howard, he still have that capabilities to make his presence being felt inside, rebounds and blocking those

inside attempts, it might not work with how LeBron and AD want the system. The new head coach and his staff are needed to bring something in

both ends, not just fully focused with the offense, but also with how they will improve their defense. They need to figure it out in how to bring the

support with the trio of LeBron, AD, and WB.

[Japinat]

I've read an update from the Lakers in social media that they might probably going to re-run the Lakers roster with AD, Westbrook, and James and this time they'll run the offense primarily with AD and Westbrook so they can execute a better offensive plays.
Did some of you guys heard the same news?
IMO, they also need to improve their defense, because that's a more reliable weapon than just improvising the offensive end without bringing the defensive plan on the table.

It's more of AD, I will agree to that and if I'm not mistaken during their championship run, it was really AD as their first choice in offense, even last season. The problem is that AD gets injured more often and just play minimal minutes and not 100% healthy. If he will be injury free next season then good as he will get a lot of touches in the paint, probably posting some big men. And then throw it out to their shooters for open shot, even WB can be a good option in the 3's. Or the receiver can do a quick penetration for easy two or dunks.

Seems like it, they will start to play like they were in 2020 when they got the title but this time with a slight change in their roster because back at that time, they don't have Westbrook and they got more extra players that could be reliable when one of their main line-ups is resting.

I believe Darvin Ham has a plan and part of that is utilizing Westbrook's capabilities while AD will do most of the offense, this might work. Let's find out soon, they just have to be healthy throughout the season though.

[Kelvinid]

I've read an update from the Lakers in social media that they might probably going to re-run the Lakers roster with AD, Westbrook, and James and this time they'll run the offense primarily with AD and Westbrook so they can execute a better offensive plays.
Did some of you guys heard the same news?
IMO, they also need to improve their defense, because that's a more reliable weapon than just improvising the offensive end without bringing the defensive plan on the table.

It's more of AD, I will agree to that and if I'm not mistaken during their championship run, it was really AD as their first choice in offense, even last season. The problem is that AD gets injured more often and just play minimal minutes and not 100% healthy. If he will be injury free next season then good as he will get a lot of touches in the paint, probably posting some big men. And then throw it out to their shooters for open shot, even WB can be a good option in the 3's. Or the receiver can do a quick penetration for easy two or dunks.

Seems like it, they will start to play like they were in 2020 when they got the title but this time with a slight change in their roster because back at that time, they don't have Westbrook and they got more extra players that could be reliable when one of their main line-ups is resting.

I believe Darvin Ham has a plan and part of that is utilizing Westbrook's capabilities while AD will do most of the offense, this might work. Let's find out soon, they just have to be healthy throughout the season though.

He is a new coach, it's a big pressure on his part because people are thinking that the big 3 are really good but the main problem is only the coaching staff. If the organization fired the coach who brought them a championship, I'm expecting that Darvin Ham will fired as well if the Lakers will fail again in the season to come.

[chaser15]

I've read an update from the Lakers in social media that they might probably going to re-run the Lakers roster with AD, Westbrook, and James and this time they'll run the offense primarily with AD and Westbrook so they can execute a better offensive plays.
Did some of you guys heard the same news?
IMO, they also need to improve their defense, because that's a more reliable weapon than just improvising the offensive end without bringing the defensive plan on the table.

I like that update if ever that's for real. Much better to stick with that to prevent unnecessary new adjustments if they will hired new players.

Russell Westbrook is not really the big problem on the Lakers and it's unfair to blame their fail campaign last season. Give Westbrook another chance as he's already building a chemistry with the Lakers. If failed again next season, then let's see who's to blame on that.

Westbrook might be inconsistent and not the same as before but he's still considered as one of the best valuable assets on the NBA right now.

[Smack That Ace]

I've read an update from the Lakers in social media that they might probably going to re-run the Lakers roster with AD, Westbrook, and James and this time they'll run the offense primarily with AD and Westbrook so they can execute a better offensive plays.
Did some of you guys heard the same news?
IMO, they also need to improve their defense, because that's a more reliable weapon than just improvising the offensive end without bringing the defensive plan on the table.

It's more of AD, I will agree to that and if I'm not mistaken during their championship run, it was really AD as their first choice in offense, even last season. The problem is that AD gets injured more often and just play minimal minutes and not 100% healthy. If he will be injury free next season then good as he will get a lot of touches in the paint, probably posting some big men. And then throw it out to their shooters for open shot, even WB can be a good option in the 3's. Or the receiver can do a quick penetration for easy two or dunks.

Seems like it, they will start to play like they were in 2020 when they got the title but this time with a slight change in their roster because back at that time, they don't have Westbrook and they got more extra players that could be reliable when one of their main line-ups is resting.
I believe Darvin Ham has a plan and part of that is utilizing Westbrook's capabilities while AD will do most of the offense, this might work. Let's find out soon, they just have to be healthy throughout the season though.

The Lakers are very concerned about how they are positioned to play in the next season.

I heard that LeBron James is very concerned about the 2022–23 seasons. There was a big headline in Bleacher Report that he had a meeting with the front desk to have some discussion about those approaches going forward in the next season.

In the Bleacher Report, it said, the meeting was mostly about expressing concerns and talking about strategies. This team looks really good because I also treated them have reliable players as substitutes who can be relied on. So even injuries are not going to have too much of an effect on them.




Regards

Duke

[jakelyson]

I've read an update from the Lakers in social media that they might probably going to re-run the Lakers roster with AD, Westbrook, and James and this time they'll run the offense primarily with AD and Westbrook so they can execute a better offensive plays.
Did some of you guys heard the same news?
IMO, they also need to improve their defense, because that's a more reliable weapon than just improvising the offensive end without bringing the defensive plan on the table.

I wonder how the fans would react to this update if this were real. They torched Westbrook last season because they put him as the reason they lost so much. I know it does not matter but sometimes a fan's reaction affects negatively some players.

About the play, I wonder what Lebron's role would be this time. It is good for Westbrook if he will be the primary ball handler since that is his natural position. And if AD stays healthy, it will be a lethal combination. But if LeBron will also be handling the ball, then it will be a conflict and they will have the same result as last year.

He is a new coach, it's a big pressure on his part because people are thinking that the big 3 are really good but the main problem is only the coaching staff. If the organization fired the coach who brought them a championship, I'm expecting that Darvin Ham will fired as well if the Lakers will fail again in the season to come.

If he can gain the respect of his star players, I believe they can be successful. They have a strong team, if they can make them follow his play style then I believe it will be a different scenario this time.

[danherbias07]

Lakers plan to run offense through Anthony Davis, and LeBron James is on board, per report
No issues as long as he is healthy.
Anthony Davis is in his prime so it's better to take advantage of that while they can still can. "It's on me." I won't forget that line that AD said after they lose a game in their Finals stint. What made it unforgettable was they took the crown in the end.

Davis was so focal point of plenty of offenses in New Orleans, but the Pelicans never advanced beyond the second round of the playoffs during his time there. Ham came from the Milwaukee Bucks, who ran their own offense through Giannis Antetokounmpo and won a championship in the process. It is theoretically possible to run a high-level offense through a big man.

This is all good news for AD but can he keep it up? He had been hurt a lot of times and it takes a long time before he recover. They must first assure his health is in perfect condition.
A good addition to the Lakers team will be shooters to make the spacing spread out while AD does his magic.

[harizen]

About the play, I wonder what Lebron's role would be this time. It is good for Westbrook if he will be the primary ball handler since that is his natural position. And if AD stays healthy, it will be a lethal combination. But if LeBron will also be handling the ball, then it will be a conflict and they will have the same result as last year.

Surely, there's no way LeBron James will adjust in terms of role. Can't see him doing that as the Lakers offense is effective when he's the one primary handling the ball and he was used on doing it since then. Westbrook should try to adopt being the backcourt duo instead since after all, he already has experienced playing with other players who also has the same role like James Harden in Houston Rockets and Bradley Beal in Washington Wizards.

I'm expecting Westbrook to knows his role this time and do some adjustments after playing for the Lakers on one season. But aside from concern about Westbrook, Anthony Davis should also try his best to be healthy all-season. We can consider that as one of the reason why Lakers ended up worst last season. LeBron on the other hand just needs to be on his usual.

Alright, can we now consider Westbrook won't part-ways with the Lakers next season and will continue his saga there? If that so, I don't think Lakers will consider trying or attempt to land another big fish this off-season but instead will just revamp their supporting squad.

[wheelz1200]

I am getting off the trend for now. It's too painful to hear more.
 
I just realized this team can be lethal when healthy.

From an offensive team years ago to a mixed type of players.
Jerami Grant can work both offense and defense and GPII can help out. Dame could focus on his offensive attack and save his energy on the defensive end if he will let GPII guard whoever they are switching with him.
They have a veteran with Joe Ingles and young guys who showed great potential last season.
They might reach 7th or 8th next season and win the play-in tournament. (Healthy)

Agreed if they are healthy the whole year this team can do damage.  Big fan of Dame's game and root for the guy anytime they aren't playing the Knicks.  They never seem to have a healthy roster for the last 5 years.  Shame, Dame would be challenging for titles if they were.

[dwyane36]

You're certainly right about that! Don't know why Durant feels that he is that much entitled to let the owner choose between him or the general manager and head coach, where does that come from? Yes, he is a great player and is a 2x NBA champion but this is way over his head though.
Joe Tsai doesn't need to choose because as you said, the franchise is under no obligation to follow Durant's requests. Let him sit in his whole contract if he doesn't want to play because the time that the contract is finished, he will be older enough to know that he won't amount that much anymore.

It looks like Joe Tsai is not going to choose. He's already mentioned that the coaching staff and front office have his support, and the Nets' management will make the decision primarily in the best interest of the Nets. So Durant's attempts to manipulate the owner's decision have been fruitless. Also, as stated earlier, other teams simply can't or don't want to offer key players for Durant. That means Durant will probably be forced to play for the Nets next season, even if he really doesn't want it.

[goinmerry]

Agreed if they are healthy the whole year this team can do damage.  Big fan of Dame's game and root for the guy anytime they aren't playing the Knicks.  They never seem to have a healthy roster for the last 5 years.  Shame, Dame would be challenging for titles if they were.

Despite Blazers always failed to make a successful playoffs run, I admire Dame for being loyal. He even pointing things to the Portland Trail Blazers management to do something to surround him with a good teammates instead of "damn, trade me now. i'm sick of this".

But for how long his patience will be test? It's not forever that Lillard will still on his best prime performance. He is now 32 years old, entering the post-prime period and looks like he really determined to end his legacy in the Blazers.

Since then, Blazers is not participating or involving in getting a big name in post-season and free agency. If they keep on doing that, Dame might end up as one of the good players in the league who didn't experience a championship.

[RealMalatesta]

It's more of AD, I will agree to that and if I'm not mistaken during their championship run, it was really AD as their first choice in offense, even last season. The problem is that AD gets injured more often and just play minimal minutes and not 100% healthy. If he will be injury free next season then good as he will get a lot of touches in the paint, probably posting some big men. And then throw it out to their shooters for open shot, even WB can be a good option in the 3's. Or the receiver can do a quick penetration for easy two or dunks.

Seems like it, they will start to play like they were in 2020 when they got the title but this time with a slight change in their roster because back at that time, they don't have Westbrook and they got more extra players that could be reliable when one of their main line-ups is resting.

I believe Darvin Ham has a plan and part of that is utilizing Westbrook's capabilities while AD will do most of the offense, this might work. Let's find out soon, they just have to be healthy throughout the season though.

I agree that AD was a great addition to that roster and he played very well and offense relied on him a lot. But at the same time, he had a horrible season last year, and that's the main reason he wasn't the offensive focus. Lebron scored mainly, and that is a great thing for Lebron, but he wasn't enough at all, his defense also got hit by it as well.

This is why I believe that AD as offensive anchor would be great, he is also great on defense, but only if AD could score, if he fails to score then it is going to change quickly back on Lebron scoring. Westbrook is gone, so far gone that I do not even have any type of hope that he would be good eventually again.

[ultrloa]

You're certainly right about that! Don't know why Durant feels that he is that much entitled to let the owner choose between him or the general manager and head coach, where does that come from? Yes, he is a great player and is a 2x NBA champion but this is way over his head though.
Joe Tsai doesn't need to choose because as you said, the franchise is under no obligation to follow Durant's requests. Let him sit in his whole contract if he doesn't want to play because the time that the contract is finished, he will be older enough to know that he won't amount that much anymore.

It looks like Joe Tsai is not going to choose. He's already mentioned that the coaching staff and front office have his support, and the Nets' management will make the decision primarily in the best interest of the Nets. So Durant's attempts to manipulate the owner's decision have been fruitless. Also, as stated earlier, other teams simply can't or don't want to offer key players for Durant. That means Durant will probably be forced to play for the Nets next season, even if he really doesn't want it.

Not good to drop all for a player so its best choice for tsai to select his coaching staff because for this they have chance to improve their organization if they don't have black sheep on their team. Even if how talented Durant is but if he acts like that for sure he will never be a perfect fit on a team because this one can destroy their focus since this could create pressure and other negative things to the team.

[freedomgo]

You're certainly right about that! Don't know why Durant feels that he is that much entitled to let the owner choose between him or the general manager and head coach, where does that come from? Yes, he is a great player and is a 2x NBA champion but this is way over his head though.
Joe Tsai doesn't need to choose because as you said, the franchise is under no obligation to follow Durant's requests. Let him sit in his whole contract if he doesn't want to play because the time that the contract is finished, he will be older enough to know that he won't amount that much anymore.

It looks like Joe Tsai is not going to choose. He's already mentioned that the coaching staff and front office have his support, and the Nets' management will make the decision primarily in the best interest of the Nets. So Durant's attempts to manipulate the owner's decision have been fruitless. Also, as stated earlier, other teams simply can't or don't want to offer key players for Durant. That means Durant will probably be forced to play for the Nets next season, even if he really doesn't want it.

Yep, there's no need to choose because they have no obligation to do what Durant wanted if he will stay and play for the Brooklyn Nets and in fact, Durant is the one who is under obligation to play for the team because he got a contract under the Nets and frankly he should be more thankful for that.

If Durant doesn't want to play then let him sit up, it's his career that will be shattered eventually and not the Nets loss.

[Vaculin]

I just don't think KD and Kyrie are compatible with each other. Maybe it worked a little when they had Harden at point guard since the guy is unselfish and is willing to adjust. But when injuries started to hamper the team it also started to destroy the chemistry, especially Kyrie's attitude, and dramas. Harden left and they got another drama artist player in Ben Simmons who's a good defender but a bad shooter which I believe is necessary for a KD-Irving play. I don't know if KD is just trying to avoid bashing Kyrie and maybe even Simmons too because he might possibly play with them this season so Nash is the casualty that can be replaced easily rather than dealing with the superstar players.

I think that they were able to play together pretty , and I think the main problem was that they didn’t play together for very long. Kyries holdout due to not wanting to get vaccinated for a pretty big issue for their team chemistry. If they play together for a full years I could see much better results.

I agree, Kyrie and Durant can work together and can be a dangerous duo in the NBA if these two great players can set aside their ego too and play it all for the team and work their chemistry. About that, I've heard rumors that the Nets are interested to get Dwight Howard because they lack some big men, which is true and Howard can definitely fill that position happily because I can see that he'll have more minutes in the Nets which he deserves.

[vennali]

"Brooklyn Nets reportedly asked for Jaylen Brown AND Jayson Tatum for Kevin Durant. " Most celtics fans already hated the previous report of Jaylen Brown + picks for Kevin Durant and with these recent reports. I'd say if it goes through, there'll be riots across Boston. Seems very unlikely that this goes through.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

"Brooklyn Nets reportedly asked for Jaylen Brown AND Jayson Tatum for Kevin Durant. " Most celtics fans already hated the previous report of Jaylen Brown + picks for Kevin Durant and with these recent reports. I'd say if it goes through, there'll be riots across Boston. Seems very unlikely that this goes through.

It will be a bad trade for the Celtics if it will include Tatum. He is the franchise player, not Brown not Marcus Smart. So it they bite on the Nets request, it will really be a disaster for them. They have found the right combinations already, including the coach, they've reach the finals and almost had a coach chance to win the championship. I'd say forget about that deal, let their team go to another season intact and see if they can go as far as the finals again and maybe won the ring this time.

[agustina2]

What an arrogant Kevin Durant to tell the TEAM'S OWNER to choose who they like to keep! Seriously?

Is that how big Durant's head is now? That kind of discussion should be discussed in the office and not in front of the media. That will create a serious brief against those involved. Steve Nash is known to be a humble player and his patience was tested when those Nets stars that supposedly will help the team are having a respective problems. He has a hard time coaching those hard-headed superstars.

I don't know what to think of the Nets if they will still keep Durant and follow his request.

[Jating]

What an arrogant Kevin Durant to tell the TEAM'S OWNER to choose who they like to keep! Seriously?

Is that how big Durant's head is now? That kind of discussion should be discussed in the office and not in front of the media. That will create a serious brief against those involved. Steve Nash is known to be a humble player and his patience was tested when those Nets stars that supposedly will help the team are having a respective problems. He has a hard time coaching those hard-headed superstars.

I don't know what to think of the Nets if they will still keep Durant and follow his request.

I don't know who leak it to the media, maybe Durant or the owner, nevertheless this kind of details in a meeting should not be really publicized, but I guess everyone has sources in NBA that any news will really go out and the personalities involved can't deny it.

And that is why NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is not a fan of this request trade from 'superstars'.  Celtics has decline the initial talks in the trade that will include Brown, so I doubt as well that they are willing to include Tatum in the second round of talks.