2025 NBA Season

[Sanitough]

But whatever happens, we'll see how it's going to happen since there are too many rumors out there about trading AD. And why is it that most of those rumors are on him? LOL.

AD can give huge contribution to the team so most provably he is the one who want to have by a team that's why there are trade rumors always brought up on his name because unfortunately on lakers at the moment he has a clear value compare to Westbrook where many team avoid because of his bad performance show lately happen on him. But I guess lakers will not interested om this offer since even though AD is injury prone they can still use them and they just need to rehabilitate this big guy.

It's on the Lakers if they want a change but I also think that AD is a great asset to them and instead of him, they can trade the others that they think add no value to the team currently.
But to have that happen, there should really be letting go of one of the greats that they have so it's either AD or Westbrook. AD contributes really a lot and I can see that Westbrook is also doing the same, the lack of chemistry is what makes them not do well and trade rumors are after them.

Would be perfect for them if they let Westbrook get traded because its really clear that he is not happy with Lakers anymore and their chemistry with his team is not good at the moment. Maybe from that trade they can get good guards to fill up his position and can blend well on their rotation. Also they need to get good wing players for them to get good spread then get great plays from their roosters.

The Lakers cannot get rid of Westbrook this season even if they want him to be traded because there would be no team in the league now who is willing to carry that large contract that Westbrook is carrying, some of the reasons why is he is not that reliable anymore and his unpredictability becomes more liability than to be an asset. I've said this before, there is a high chance that the teams who want to have him will just be waiting him in the free agency.

[RealMalatesta]

Carmelo isn't signing in that league.  If he doesn't get signed anywhere here he will just retire.  Most likely he gets picked up mid season.  His wife La La wouldn't live there she likes the LA/NY life.

Who knows. We have not heard of an official statement coming from him on whether or not he accepts the offer or he already had but i missed it lol. Besides, he can actually play overseas with his wife still living in the US. However, if he thinks some team will pick him up mid season, then that should be the main reason why he's not signing, otherwise that offer is actually good than nothing as he still does not consider retiring.
He could still play for a couple of years, and he'll probably going to be a good addition in any of the teams from that Taiwan league.

Yes, Carmelo is really hoping for that. That is why he is not yet signing with that Taiwanese team who wanted him because he still have that feeling that there will be a team in the league that will need his skills and contribution this season. If not, then there will be no doubt that he will be playing overseas too just like Howard did, I don't think that his wife is the main reason why he is not yet signing.

I do not think that Melo "hopes" for NBA contract to be fair, I feel like he just doesn't need to play. Like if he was offered a contract from France, Italy, even England which doesn't have a proper basketball league, he "could" accept because those nations are beautiful to live in, but Taiwan? Really? No way he accepts that, no matter how much they offer. Money is not an issue for this dude unless he lost it all on ftx or something .

He must be rich as hell, so he can just relax and just enjoy retirement, or he can start focusing on what he wants to do after he retired, some just enjoy life, some find another work and keep working after a while too.

[livingfree]

It's not that Dwight is recruiting Melo, there's one team that wants him and they're on the talks.

For these two, they'll surely be treated as superstars in the T1 League and many fans from Asia are for sure going to come and seek and watch these two live.

These leagues are investing to these great players that have no longer contract to the NBA. Actually, that's a good opportunity and there will be some place and new home for these once-great players that are not renewed and given a contract by their teams.

Yup, Dwight is not recruiting Melo. The rivalry began when the Taoyuan Leopards successfully signed Dwight Howard, that is why the Tainan Ghost Hawks are also looking forward to get Carmelo Anthony on board to get even. Dwight and Melo will soon have the treatment and service they won't be getting anywhere in the NBA, that's for sure. AFAIK, Asia loved basketball so much and with them on hand, their games will be packed for sure.

That's for sure and they will get the service and treatment that they won't be getting in the NBA. Howard already received a warm welcome

That's what I'm thinking, it's going to like a treatment that they would love to have since they're going to be the superstars of those teams.

The reaction of the fans from Dwight's signing up and about the ticket sales being sold out. For sure gives the idea that whoever is going to get signed from NBA, will also experience this and that.

Still have no updates about Melo with the potential signing.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Great ending between the Nets and Trailblazers tonight. Durant missed a shot with a couple second left but Royce O’Neal was there to clean it up and get the win. Ben Simmons had a great night coming off the bench and shooting 6-6 with 12 rebounds. Maybe they’re hoping coming off the bench will help Ben like it seems to be helping Westbrook. Kevin Durant ended up with 35 and 8.

That shooting percentage tonight will be a pain in the ass for his critics, I mean, they should really consider not going overboard because Ben is still an NBA player and have the capability to improved especially when he knows exactly where he should be. his offense and defense help a lot this time despite Kevin Durant's unusual performance. This is how star players should be, when one is not having a good day, others should know how exactly what to do and some of them will take the opportunity to take action to save their team from losing.

It was definitely Simmons' best performance this season, and it looks like his new role as a bench player is benefiting him, considering he was able to score more than 10 points in the last two games. Although I think it's still not enough, and he'll likely be criticized in the same way as before. Besides, there is nothing surprising in the fact that Simmons is constantly subjected to criticism because his short-sighted actions have brought this on himself.

He has been criticized, if you noticed, every time touches the ball, he got booed by the crowd. Hopefully though, he has gotten over the mental issues that he has and that is why he is playing or at least embracing his new role as the 6th man and I do agree that it is benefiting him scoring more than 10 points. So that is a start, he still has this passing ability and his confidence is slowly getting there as we can see the old Ben, driving to the basket passing to open team mates and then his usual euro-australian step with the off hand. That is the Ben Simmons that we known when he was still in the Sixers uniform.

[btc_angela]

Might be checking first if there's news that come up before taking or placing bet if ever.

That's a must because you need to be aware of the injury report as star players might be out when they are listed as questionable or out. When it comes to betting, it's also good if you know how to bet live, that's live betting, that way you can find good odds gives you nice value for your bets.

I agree, sometimes even if you follow your favorite team, at the last minute, players are not going to play and if you bet early, then for sure it will have a impact as you might lost your bet. Others do live betting, but you need to be very quick to take advantage, the momentum shifts. You have to spot them specially if you think that the underdog team that time still has a good chance to win or at least cover the handicap against them.

Sixers vs Bucks later, this might be good if both Giannis and Joel will play, perhaps trying to out do each other in this game.

[Pulsar77]

Anfernee Simons is really an important player for Trail Blazers now. In the absence of Lillard due to calf injury, Simons was making a really good contribution to the team. There have been so many games that he scored 20+ points. Lillard also has come back strong with nice performances. He made three double-doubles in his last three games.

Trail Blazers are one of the surprising teams so far as well. Because currently they are leading the Western Conference with 10 wins and 5 losses. We are still in very early phases of the regular season of course. Besides the most important part is going to be the playoffs. If they maintain a consistent effort then they might be one of the serious contenders for the championship who knows.

[YuginKadoya]

@YuginKadoya, 2-1, not bad mate, you still win if your betting is fix. Only few games so few games to cap only, but be ready for tomorrow because we have a lot of games 11 games to be exact. My early favorites are.

1-Jazz
2-Warriors
3-Boston
4-Bucks

Yup! not a bad bet if I am not betting on Parley and as  have said the Portland Trail Blazers have ruined my Parley it should be a win for them but the game ended pretty much close, I really thought I have to win the parley which is not, but on the next match I will not be doing any parley and have a good old regular betting pick

But you got decent picks and all have good odds for stake.com, I think I will be taking that route aswell, all your teams was also my favorite to bet,

@YuginKadoya, 2-1, not bad mate, you still win if your betting is fix. Only few games so few games to cap only, but be ready for tomorrow because we have a lot of games 11 games to be exact. My early favorites are.

1-Jazz
2-Warriors
3-Boston
4-Bucks

Yes 2-1 is not that bad though the odd will be different as both wins are favorite and have smaller odd if I recall it right but a win
still a win and might be covering the ML.

Tomorrow is another day, and you still have lot of time to assess and pick your game, I'm eyeing with Boston and Warriors a
good game for a parlay bet.

Might be checking first if there's news that come up before taking or placing bet if ever.

Yup! not a bad win because the result was 2 - 1 but it was really a Parley and Portland Trail Blazers have ruined that, I have to go with Parley because there are only a few games available, that I think could win, if it is not because of the Trail Blazers course it ended up sideways,

But still, it was still OK better luck next time and on this, I will do a regular pick but will think about doing parley's aswell, but we will see, and better check the injuries aswell,

[wheelz1200]

Anfernee Simons is really an important player for Trail Blazers now. In the absence of Lillard due to calf injury, Simons was making a really good contribution to the team. There have been so many games that he scored 20+ points. Lillard also has come back strong with nice performances. He made three double-doubles in his last three games.

Trail Blazers are one of the surprising teams so far as well. Because currently they are leading the Western Conference with 10 wins and 5 losses. We are still in very early phases of the regular season of course. Besides the most important part is going to be the playoffs. If they maintain a consistent effort then they might be one of the serious contenders for the championship who knows.

Simmons is gonna be a real good player in 2/3 years.  Young and an alpha dog already.  He will end up being a perennial all star one day.  That's the chances you take drafting a real young player.  You could end up striking gold with the later picks.  Wouldn't mind the Knicks snagging him.

[Baofeng]

Anfernee Simons is really an important player for Trail Blazers now. In the absence of Lillard due to calf injury, Simons was making a really good contribution to the team. There have been so many games that he scored 20+ points. Lillard also has come back strong with nice performances. He made three double-doubles in his last three games.

Trail Blazers are one of the surprising teams so far as well. Because currently they are leading the Western Conference with 10 wins and 5 losses. We are still in very early phases of the regular season of course. Besides the most important part is going to be the playoffs. If they maintain a consistent effort then they might be one of the serious contenders for the championship who knows.

Simmons is gonna be a real good player in 2/3 years.  Young and an alpha dog already.  He will end up being a perennial all star one day.  That's the chances you take drafting a real young player.  You could end up striking gold with the later picks.  Wouldn't mind the Knicks snagging him.

Yeah, bright future for him with the Blazers and the organization is giving him a good exposure that's why him and Lillard are a good complimentary. And they also get a good player in Grant that really brings a lot for the team that's why they are very successful this early.

But the real test in again playoff, I think there lack of experience might go against them unless Lillard turn into a beast just like the previous season.

I still remember betting huge money on them prior to Lillard getting injured and before CJ left. But it's a different roster now.

[YuginKadoya]

Here are my picks for today's game and actually these 4 teams right now are my favorite to win this season, any of these teams make it to the finals I would be glad,

Philadelphia 76ers VS Milwaukee Bucks

The stake odds for this game are 1.95 for the 76ers, and 1.90 for the Bucks for this game the odds are pretty much close and the Bucks could be the one that has a huge advantage on odds but right now because of Bucks injuries, Jrue Holiday is questionable, while Khris Middleton, Pat Connaughton, and Wesley Matthews can not play until Nov 21, while for 76ers has James Harden, but still, Giannis Antetokounmpo is 100% can play for the Bucks, so for me, Milwaukee Bucks will win here,

New Orleans Pelicans VS Boston Celtics

The stake odds for this game are 2.11 for the Pelicans and 1.77 for the Celtics, Zion Williamson might not be in 100% form and is questionable if he can play for the Pelicans while Marcus Smart can not play for the Celtics, but me, I will still go with the Celtics,

Utah Jazz VS Phoenix Suns

The stake odds for this game are 1.91 for the Jazz and 1.94 for the Suns, Rudy Gay can not play for the Jazz Landry Shamet can not play for the Suns, and Chris Paul is questionable, so for me, the Utah Jazz is a wild team that has erupted this season and making great success plays, so for me, my pick is Utah Jazz,

Golden State Warriors VS New York Knicks

The stake odds for this game are 1.32 for the Warriors and 3.55 for the Knicks, While this is kind of one-sided and biased towards the Warriors but for me Warriors is on top so the Warriors from start to finish,

[danherbias07]

That was an intense game from the Washington Wizards versus the Miami Heat.
Kyle Kuzma saved the team by shooting a clutch three to extend the game to overtime.
That should've been the same play against the OKC Thunder if only they didn't force it to Bradley Beal. They could've been in 5 game winning streak if not for that loss.
9 wins for the Wizards now, and they went up the ladder to 6th spot in the East.

[jakelyson]

Here are my picks for today's game and actually these 4 teams right now are my favorite to win this season, any of these teams make it to the finals I would be glad,

Philadelphia 76ers VS Milwaukee Bucks

The stake odds for this game are 1.95 for the 76ers, and 1.90 for the Bucks for this game the odds are pretty much close and the Bucks could be the one that has a huge advantage on odds but right now because of Bucks injuries, Jrue Holiday is questionable, while Khris Middleton, Pat Connaughton, and Wesley Matthews can not play until Nov 21, while for 76ers has James Harden, but still, Giannis Antetokounmpo is 100% can play for the Bucks, so for me, Milwaukee Bucks will win here,

Quite a close game. Holiday is playing that makes the playing field even. Tyrese Maxey is injured but the game is still close. The sixers are on top by  5 points as this is writing with 2 minutes left in the game. This could still go anyway but the Sixers have the momentum. Joel Embiid is a monster right now, picking up the slack that Maxey and Harden have left because of their absence.

Edit: Philadelphia Sixers won 110 -102

[inthelongrun]

The NBA nowadays is becoming more and more competitive. More than 20 teams are capable of qualifying for the playoffs. We can only count the teams that are weak and some rebuilding teams with lots of future first-round draft picks like the Utah Jazz and OKC are performing at their unexpected pace. I am hoping that some teams without superstars can enter the playoffs as they are more fun to watch. Imagine the reactions of teams like the Brooklyn Nets with nearly $200 million in salaries and then all of a sudden a team like Indiana Pacers with less than a hundred million dollars performs better? The most expensive salaries this season will be spent by GSW with over $200 million. And there's Draymond Green wanting a max contract.

[LogitechMouse]

The NBA nowadays is becoming more and more competitive. More than 20 teams are capable of qualifying for the playoffs. We can only count the teams that are weak and some rebuilding teams with lots of future first-round draft picks like the Utah Jazz and OKC are performing at their unexpected pace. I am hoping that some teams without superstars can enter the playoffs as they are more fun to watch. Imagine the reactions of teams like the Brooklyn Nets with nearly $200 million in salaries and then all of a sudden a team like Indiana Pacers with less than a hundred million dollars performs better? The most expensive salaries this season will be spent by GSW with over $200 million. And there's Draymond Green wanting a max contract.

Looks like we are seeing a different trend this season compared to where it was a few years ago. It just shows that teams are becoming more competitive like you said to the point that a team doesn't need an all-star to be a better team.

A few years ago, in order for a team to enter the playoffs or at least have a chance to be a title contender, you need to have at least 2 all-star players in your team. We are still at the beginning of the season, but we are seeing teams that don't have either an all-star player or a superstar player but currently at the top 8. Teams like Pacers, Wizards, Jazz and surprisingly the Kings are now at the top 8 on their corresponding conferences and the ones who has an all-star player are currently at the bottom. Sixers, Nets, Heat, Lakers, Warriors now at the bottom 8.

Well, we are still at the beginning of the season, and anything might change as they play more games. We might see those teams at the bottom to go to top 8 and vice-versa.

[xzone]

That was an intense game from the Washington Wizards versus the Miami Heat.
Kyle Kuzma saved the team by shooting a clutch three to extend the game to overtime.
That should've been the same play against the OKC Thunder if only they didn't force it to Bradley Beal. They could've been in 5 game winning streak if not for that loss.
9 wins for the Wizards now, and they went up the ladder to 6th spot in the East.

It was a basketball game that was quite a struggle. The Miami Heat played very well in the second quarter, as the first half ended, I thought Miami would win the game. But in the last two quarters, the Wizards have played better and in the end they managed to win the game by just 1 point.
Beal and Kuzma performed very well

[Reid]

The NBA nowadays is becoming more and more competitive. More than 20 teams are capable of qualifying for the playoffs. We can only count the teams that are weak and some rebuilding teams with lots of future first-round draft picks like the Utah Jazz and OKC are performing at their unexpected pace. I am hoping that some teams without superstars can enter the playoffs as they are more fun to watch. Imagine the reactions of teams like the Brooklyn Nets with nearly $200 million in salaries and then all of a sudden a team like Indiana Pacers with less than a hundred million dollars performs better? The most expensive salaries this season will be spent by GSW with over $200 million. And there's Draymond Green wanting a max contract.

Yes, that's correct, and this is the season that looks unpredictable again. It's better. Last year was a good run too as the Warriors was not really expected to take the throne again. They are either underdogs or they are neglected to be a championship caliber during last year season.
But now, it's different. Young teams like the Jazz and Thunder are making big efforts to enter the playoffs.
I bet even the pro basketball analysts are having a hard time to predict who will be the champion this year. Even the Bucks are losing while the Celtics are consistent.

[Cryptmuster]

Yes, that's correct, and this is the season that looks unpredictable again. It's better. Last year was a good run too as the Warriors was not really expected to take the throne again. They are either underdogs or they are neglected to be a championship caliber during last year season.
But now, it's different. Young teams like the Jazz and Thunder are making big efforts to enter the playoffs.
I bet even the pro basketball analysts are having a hard time to predict who will be the champion this year. Even the Bucks are losing while the Celtics are consistent.

Utah have been playing very well so far this season, their results have been pretty consistent since the start of the season, but until yesterday they had a bad streak, losing three games in a row. And yesterday, in a very difficult game, they managed to beat Phoenix and break this unsuccessful series. In general, Utah looks very promising, but it is still difficult to single out a clear favorite, there are many worthy teams.

[OgNasty]

How about Booker putting up 49 in a 1 point loss to the Jazz tonight… He had a great night also getting 8 rebounds and 10 assists. Markkanen had a super efficient scoring night for the Jazz that was though to overcome. He shot 15-18 from the field which is pretty insane. I’m guessing that was probably the best shooting night he’s had in his career. A shame the Suns couldn’t pull this one out.

[TravelMug]

How about Booker putting up 49 in a 1 point loss to the Jazz tonight… He had a great night also getting 8 rebounds and 10 assists. Markkanen had a super efficient scoring night for the Jazz that was though to overcome. He shot 15-18 from the field which is pretty insane. I’m guessing that was probably the best shooting night he’s had in his career. A shame the Suns couldn’t pull this one out.

I guess he can feel what Steph felt when he score 50 in a losing cause against them. 

But in any case, it was a great game between the two teams, the Jazz had a good lead by the Suns comes back with Booker at the picture.

Jazz though are for real, it was a good decision for them to disband the team and now they are paying the price but in a positive way. Markkanen 38 points for the big guy, Clarkson was consistent in this team, with 20 points.

[YuginKadoya]

Quite a close game. Holiday is playing that makes the playing field even. Tyrese Maxey is injured but the game is still close. The sixers are on top by  5 points as this is writing with 2 minutes left in the game. This could still go anyway but the Sixers have the momentum. Joel Embiid is a monster right now, picking up the slack that Maxey and Harden have left because of their absence.

Edit: Philadelphia Sixers won 110 -102

It was really a close game, and the bucks started strong but before that Giannis was blocked by Embiid, but yeah Joel Embiid has done it again, getting those needed plays for the team now that James Harden was absent due to injury, but the Bucks surely has many injuries that cut their progress in making a good team play,


now the results for my picks on today's game,

Philadelphia 76ers VS Milwaukee Bucks SCORE 110 - 102 - LOST

It was a close game but the Bucks have started strong, but Joel Embiid has picked up the pace in the last struggle of the Bucks, and Bobby Portis has a double-double performance of 11 rebounds and 21 points, while Giannis Antetokounmpo has a double-double performance aswell of 14 rebounds and 25 points but it was not enough with Joel Embiids double-double performance of 11 rebounds and 32 points,

New Orleans Pelicans VS Boston Celtics SCORE 109 - 117 - WIN

The Boston Celtics have done it from start to finish the Pelicans didn't make a lead pretty it was a one-sided game, nothing much to say but the Celtics have ruled the game even without Marcus Smarts

Utah Jazz VS Phoenix Suns SCORE 134 - 133 - WIN

Surely the newly formed Utah Jazz is really something to behold Malik Beasley has 27 points, while Lauri Markkanen did mostly the work making 38 points for the game, it was really a close game but the Utah Jazz has really surprised the Suns, for their unbelievable performance,

Golden State Warriors VS New York Knicks SCORE 111 - 101 - WIN

Pretty much the odds are really accurate it was no surprise for the Warriors to win over the Knicks, it was a good spread for the Warriors Klay Thompson has 20 points Andrew Wiggins also got 20, while Chef Curry has a double-double performance of 10 assists and 24 points,