2024 NBA Season

[OgNasty]

Besides the Dwight Howard heroics to bring his team back from behind to win there was some other interesting things that happened last night. Google Giannis and you’ll see that after the game against the 76ers (where Joel Embiid flagrant fouled him) he tried to get some extra shots up but there were stadium workers with a ladder in the way. Giannis pushed the ladder aside once and then knocked it over when they didn’t get the hint. Eventually Montrez Harrell took the ball from Giannis and told him to go home.

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[RealMalatesta]

It's always interesting to watch matches when players like Embiid and Giannis compete against each other. Embiid's performance was really great, especially in the second half. Moreover, he was close to making a triple-double, and that's what allowed him to surpass Giannis this time. As for that Embiid's block shot, it looked powerful, and I'd even say it was the most memorable moment of the match.

We need that kind of Embiid in the playoffs so they can advance to the NBA Finals. His performance was really great as despite not having James Harden in that game, they still manage to beat a powerhouse team like the Bucks.  Maxey has to be consistent with his great contribution while Harden is still out.

I feel like Embiid still has a ton of time before they need him to be that good. He is always a great player, he plays at an MVP level normally and when the playoffs comes, unless he is seriously injured, he will play the way he normally plays.

However, we should also realize that they are not a team that is contending for a title with that roster, they will need some trades to happen, sure Harden and Embiid are two great players which can fight for a title, but I feel like they are not a "team", they are just two individual great players, they need a better coach, and a better help around these two, so that they could actually win something together.

[tabas]

Google Giannis and you’ll see that after the game against the 76ers (where Joel Embiid flagrant fouled him) he tried to get some extra shots up but there were stadium workers with a ladder in the way. Giannis pushed the ladder aside once and then knocked it over when they didn’t get the hint. Eventually Montrez Harrell took the ball from Giannis and told him to go home.

I just did and saw this artcle from NBA itself: Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo explains ladder incident after loss to 76ers
I've watched a video from ESPN about him pushing the ladder but it's too short and didn't included where the ball was taken from him.
ESPN YT: Giannis Antetokounmpo pushes ladder down after 76ers vs. Bucks matchup

[CLS63]

Will this be another season that Lakers fail in even qualifying for playoffs?

Considering the current level of performance, they are really going that way for now. They are the second worst team in the Western Conference after Rockets now. Lebron is giving his best in every single game as usual. Now he has got a thigh injury and missed three games because of it already. If they have another very poor season then I assume Lebron might think of leaving in case he gets a reasonable offer. He is already waiting for playing beside his son and the team don't matter for him I assume.

[Baofeng]

Will this be another season that Lakers fail in even qualifying for playoffs?

Considering the current level of performance, they are really going that way for now. They are the second worst team in the Western Conference after Rockets now. Lebron is giving his best in every single game as usual. Now he has got a thigh injury and missed three games because of it already. If they have another very poor season then I assume Lebron might think of leaving in case he gets a reasonable offer. He is already waiting for playing beside his son and the team don't matter for him I assume.

I think Lakers might not able to get into the playoff for this year. The team's chemistry is no there and even if Lebron is healthy, it will be very difficult as a lot of teams are really showing their true potential and there are a lot of teams that surprises us like the Jazz or the Sacrament Kings and also the Warriors having a bad start.

Not sure what Lebron will do, maybe finished his contract with the Lakers and then wait for his son to climb the ladder and declare himself eligible for the NBA draft in the next 2 years or so and then Lebron making history again as father and son duo.

[ingiltere]

Will this be another season that Lakers fail in even qualifying for playoffs?

Considering the current level of performance, they are really going that way for now. They are the second worst team in the Western Conference after Rockets now. Lebron is giving his best in every single game as usual. Now he has got a thigh injury and missed three games because of it already. If they have another very poor season then I assume Lebron might think of leaving in case he gets a reasonable offer. He is already waiting for playing beside his son and the team don't matter for him I assume.

Maybe it's too early but I would rule out Lakers already. I don't think they can make play-offs under these circumstances. They are closer to lottery discussions instead of play-off spots. They need to do rebuilding. Of course, that's unlikely to happen when LeBron and Westbrook are still on the team. In fact, if we look at the names, they have a good squad, but the game they play is not like that at all.

[Joca97]

Will this be another season that Lakers fail in even qualifying for playoffs?

Considering the current level of performance, they are really going that way for now. They are the second worst team in the Western Conference after Rockets now. Lebron is giving his best in every single game as usual. Now he has got a thigh injury and missed three games because of it already. If they have another very poor season then I assume Lebron might think of leaving in case he gets a reasonable offer. He is already waiting for playing beside his son and the team don't matter for him I assume.

Maybe it's too early but I would rule out Lakers already. I don't think they can make play-offs under these circumstances. They are closer to lottery discussions instead of play-off spots. They need to do rebuilding. Of course, that's unlikely to happen when LeBron and Westbrook are still on the team. In fact, if we look at the names, they have a good squad, but the game they play is not like that at all.

The bad start of lakers has a bad effect on their overall season but i think the can make it somehow to the playoffs or at least to the play in. They need to find a new trade fast and a younger player that can make an impact on their games. Really sad how they are playing currently but with how many superstars and experience they have their game must pick up

[gagux123]

Definitely, we still want to see Carmelo in the NBA, although he is no longer in his prime, but he can still contribute just like what he did with the Lakers last season, he had games wherein he score 20++ points.

So it really up to him, to stay and wait if there will be an offer. Still hoping though that the Knicks will give him a second chance. I thought that he will play with them this season but it didn't go. But yeah, maybe after the all star break when body has been bruises, some team might find Carmelo, and be uses as coming from the bench players.

I sincerely hope Carmelo Anthony continues to play in the NBA and who knows, get a dreamed-up NBA championship ring.
Yes, in the previous season there were games that he played extremely well, and in most games he played he always helped the team, even in games where he scored 6, 8 or 10 points. He always did everything to help the team as he could

[blockman]

I guess no Lebron, no problem for the Lakers.  

Yes, but it's against a low team, but as we have said, a win is a win, so Lakers getting a big W.

Yeah, it's not that so great team but still, they've managed to win the game because they've been lacking of it with most of their games. Next game is with Spurs. I've noticed that points for most games are exceeding hundreds now.

Just a bit off-topic but still related I guess, it's all about Dwight Howard. I've watched his first game on T1 League and I've seen the crowd, it's big although too far big, and smaller compared to NBA as usual. But the warm welcome of the fans there is absolutely amazing. The game was close against the DEA, and it got an OT. He's got their win, got a double-double and the fans are really happy seeing and watching him live.

I haven't seen his first game, but NBA players are big in Asia, and that's why they love Dwight over there. Howard also has that personally to be very funny so that is a instant click.

And it will be a bigger crowd every night if by chance Carmelo decided to play in Taiwan as well.

DEA, the opposing team did manage to put a lead on them and it's sort of making some adjustments for Dwight on that match. But he didn't disappoint the fans with his performance. Just waiting for some good news about Melo going to Taiwan.

[Dave1]

Definitely, we still want to see Carmelo in the NBA, although he is no longer in his prime, but he can still contribute just like what he did with the Lakers last season, he had games wherein he score 20++ points.

So it really up to him, to stay and wait if there will be an offer. Still hoping though that the Knicks will give him a second chance. I thought that he will play with them this season but it didn't go. But yeah, maybe after the all star break when body has been bruises, some team might find Carmelo, and be uses as coming from the bench players.

I sincerely hope Carmelo Anthony continues to play in the NBA and who knows, get a dreamed-up NBA championship ring.
Yes, in the previous season there were games that he played extremely well, and in most games he played he always helped the team, even in games where he scored 6, 8 or 10 points. He always did everything to help the team as he could

And that is what Carmelo is chasing, just one NBA ring before he retires.

Same reason why he joined the Lakers last season, and in paper it really looks that they are poise to at least be in the top 3 in the West, with Lebron, AD and the newly added WB. And they also have a young guys that can contributed.

Unfortunately, Carmelo might not able to get that ring though, and I guess he has to accept that already.

[danherbias07]

The number 1 and number 2 seed of the West is playing right now.
Despite Utah Jazz playing back-to-back games they still look energetic and are in a good lead against the Portland Trail Blazers.

I am amazed though how big of a change these Trail Blazers become. The addition of Jerami Grant is a game-changer and so does their rookie Shaedon Sharpe who has been stepping up his game whenever he is given more minutes.
Now Dame will just need to be healthy all season long to preserve their winning momentum. Their bench is deep but it's still better if he is present.

[jakelyson]

Dwight was definitely having a time. He shot 10 3s!!! He finally ended his first game with 38 points to go along with 25 rebounds, 9 assists, and 4 blocks. He really should still be in the NBA. He’s probably a top 10 center in the world and I think he’s been blackballed from the NBA for his off the court behavior, which is questionable for anyone not living in San Francisco, who ironically didn’t even want to give him a 1 year contract (Warriors).

That is a way to start a career abroad. He is clearly an attraction in Taiwan with the arena fully packed. He showed a stellar performance as well.  He is head and shoulder above the competition in Taiwan.

I do not know if he is still NBA-worthy, but if he continues to show stellar games in Taiwan, some team in NBA who needs a veteran may offer him a contract.

Definitely, we still want to see Carmelo in the NBA, although he is no longer in his prime, but he can still contribute just like what he did with the Lakers last season, he had games wherein he score 20++ points.

So it really up to him, to stay and wait if there will be an offer. Still hoping though that the Knicks will give him a second chance. I thought that he will play with them this season but it didn't go. But yeah, maybe after the all star break when body has been bruises, some team might find Carmelo, and be uses as coming from the bench players.

I guess we have to wait. Just like the last time, no one picked him up early in the season. Then the Blazers offered him a 10-day contract mid of season that eventually became a one-year non-guaranteed contract. That opens up for him to play in the Lakers. He is back to a slump right now, but we know he can still attract some teams later in the season.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

The number 1 and number 2 seed of the West is playing right now.
Despite Utah Jazz playing back-to-back games they still look energetic and are in a good lead against the Portland Trail Blazers.

I am amazed though how big of a change these Trail Blazers become. The addition of Jerami Grant is a game-changer and so does their rookie Shaedon Sharpe who has been stepping up his game whenever he is given more minutes.
Now Dame will just need to be healthy all season long to preserve their winning momentum. Their bench is deep but it's still better if he is present.

And the Jazz won again, and their 2 best players is Clarkson and and Markkanen, again this Jazz really surprises us all in the West as they are top.

Unfortunately, initially reports says that Dame might have reinjured himself again, aggravated that calf muscle that has been bothering him. So this is a bad news for the TrailBlazers whose also a revelation this season. They might have to play again without him for the next weeks and see how serious his injury is. Hopefully it is not and that he just needed some rest to be able to recuperate.

[YuginKadoya]

It's always interesting to watch matches when players like Embiid and Giannis compete against each other. Embiid's performance was really great, especially in the second half. Moreover, he was close to making a triple-double, and that's what allowed him to surpass Giannis this time. As for that Embiid's block shot, it looked powerful, and I'd even say it was the most memorable moment of the match.

Yup! Giannis Antetokounmpo didn't get his revenge for what Joel Embiid did to him, and surely this has proven that Joel Embiid is a different monster below the ring, he can perform offense and defense, but the Milwaukee Bucks was short on players so this is another thing why the Bucks lost the game, Giannis can not really handle this all by himself while and Bobby Portis also isn't enough and if you'd compare the points of the tandem of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the tandem of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, pretty much the tandem of Embiid and Maxey surely put them in the winning chance,

I was very surprised by the news when I first heard it. Dwight Howard could still find a place in many NBA teams, but I don't understand why no team signed him. In Taiwan, it's like a one-man show. He's having fun and entertaining, and he's got a good contract. Normally, although there is an upper limit in the Taiwan League, a special law has been enacted for him and he is provided with a higher salary.
I wonder what will happen to Carmelo Anthony. He may be a good bench player, but for some reason no team is willing to do so. There are also claims that he can go to one of the European leagues. Personally, I would love to continue watching him in the NBA.

If you are those players and you got to get a higher pay just to play the game you really like and you are enjoying much of your time playing, who wouldn't want such a thing even though the level of competition is different from the NBA, but Dwight Howard is really enjoying himself and bullying those players that he can be busted if he is playing the game, and surely when he plays there many fans are really enjoying it so there is a lot of plus for him here,

While Carmelo Anthony if is not enjoying playing in the NBA anymore he can surely do what Dwight Howard has done, and get a full load of money in playing the sports that he loves,

[martyns]

Will this be another season that Lakers fail in even qualifying for playoffs?

Considering the current level of performance, they are really going that way for now. They are the second worst team in the Western Conference after Rockets now. Lebron is giving his best in every single game as usual. Now he has got a thigh injury and missed three games because of it already. If they have another very poor season then I assume Lebron might think of leaving in case he gets a reasonable offer. He is already waiting for playing beside his son and the team don't matter for him I assume.

Lakers currently in their worst form but I believe they can bounced back to winning ways, they have keyplayers in the team, probably they're not putting in their best that's why they're losing points. LeBron is one of the best best basketball player presently and his name definitely will be in the records for outstanding records he has in his career. He's well known for his luxury lifestyle and also became the first ever active NBA player to reach billionaire status, perhaps he still have more titles to add to his gallery.

[OgNasty]

How about John Wall dishing out 15 assists coming off the bench for the Los Angeles Clippers in their win over the San Antonio Spurs. Paul George had an efficient night shooting 5-8 from three point range and 8-12 from the field. Best game of the night had to be between the Timberwolves and the 76ers though with the Timberwolves squeaking out a 3 point win.

[eightdots]

The number 1 and number 2 seed of the West is playing right now.
Despite Utah Jazz playing back-to-back games they still look energetic and are in a good lead against the Portland Trail Blazers.

I am amazed though how big of a change these Trail Blazers become. The addition of Jerami Grant is a game-changer and so does their rookie Shaedon Sharpe who has been stepping up his game whenever he is given more minutes.
Now Dame will just need to be healthy all season long to preserve their winning momentum. Their bench is deep but it's still better if he is present.

And the Jazz won again, and their 2 best players is Clarkson and and Markkanen, again this Jazz really surprises us all in the West as they are top.

Unfortunately, initially reports says that Dame might have reinjured himself again, aggravated that calf muscle that has been bothering him. So this is a bad news for the TrailBlazers whose also a revelation this season. They might have to play again without him for the next weeks and see how serious his injury is. Hopefully it is not and that he just needed some rest to be able to recuperate.

Jazz knows how to win. Jordan Clarkson, Lauri Markkanen and Malik Beasley managed to beat Portland comfortably with their points. I think it was a comfortable game because they were always superior in all periods except the first period. At Portland, their contribution to the basket was split among many players, but they never took the lead in the game. I agree with you about the injury and I think they should go on without it. I hope it doesn't turn out as we expected and he gets better soon.

[Josefjix]

Will this be another season that Lakers fail in even qualifying for playoffs?

Considering the current level of performance, they are really going that way for now. They are the second worst team in the Western Conference after Rockets now. Lebron is giving his best in every single game as usual. Now he has got a thigh injury and missed three games because of it already. If they have another very poor season then I assume Lebron might think of leaving in case he gets a reasonable offer. He is already waiting for playing beside his son and the team don't matter for him I assume.

No new thing spectacular about the Lakers as they hope to come back to their glorious winning ways once again. It's really tough out there doe LeBron who's is one the big name in the team, not just the team but also in NBA. His team is suffering defeats in their long run and needs to make some key adjustment inother to start winning games. It will be tough for them if they loses LeBron to one of the big teams who will be their competitor.

[Jating]

The number 1 and number 2 seed of the West is playing right now.
Despite Utah Jazz playing back-to-back games they still look energetic and are in a good lead against the Portland Trail Blazers.

I am amazed though how big of a change these Trail Blazers become. The addition of Jerami Grant is a game-changer and so does their rookie Shaedon Sharpe who has been stepping up his game whenever he is given more minutes.
Now Dame will just need to be healthy all season long to preserve their winning momentum. Their bench is deep but it's still better if he is present.

And the Jazz won again, and their 2 best players is Clarkson and and Markkanen, again this Jazz really surprises us all in the West as they are top.

Unfortunately, initially reports says that Dame might have reinjured himself again, aggravated that calf muscle that has been bothering him. So this is a bad news for the TrailBlazers whose also a revelation this season. They might have to play again without him for the next weeks and see how serious his injury is. Hopefully it is not and that he just needed some rest to be able to recuperate.

Jazz knows how to win. Jordan Clarkson, Lauri Markkanen and Malik Beasley managed to beat Portland comfortably with their points. I think it was a comfortable game because they were always superior in all periods except the first period. At Portland, their contribution to the basket was split among many players, but they never took the lead in the game. I agree with you about the injury and I think they should go on without it. I hope it doesn't turn out as we expected and he gets better soon.

Yes, that three is now making a killing in Utah, I thought that Clarkson will be traded as well, but it seems he settled down very quick as the go to guy for the Jazz. And with the acquisition of  Lauri Markkanen, they have turned into a great contender. But we will have to wait, the old Jazz team choke in the playoff, so we will see if the same will happen with the Jordan Clarkson lead Utah Jazz now. Hope that Lilard will come back, don't what to see him down again with the same injury.

[inthelongrun]

The number 1 and number 2 seed of the West is playing right now.
Despite Utah Jazz playing back-to-back games they still look energetic and are in a good lead against the Portland Trail Blazers.

I am amazed though how big of a change these Trail Blazers become. The addition of Jerami Grant is a game-changer and so does their rookie Shaedon Sharpe who has been stepping up his game whenever he is given more minutes.
Now Dame will just need to be healthy all season long to preserve their winning momentum. Their bench is deep but it's still better if he is present.

The Utah Jazz won and retained its position as the top seed in the western conference. I was thinking that their start of the season lead was a fluke but here they are again still battling against all odds. Sometimes I think, that coaches should remind their players of their current stats. Early in the game Lillard and Simons wasted a lot of positions by throwing a lot of failed threes. Together they combined 5 out of 25.

Portland Trailblazers is a playoff team now with Jerami Grant and Gary Payton II.