2024 NBA Season

[jakelyson]

How about the Nets winning 10 straight. That seemed like a pipe dream a few weeks ago. It seems like they’re starting to get it figured out. I’m glad because KD is too good to not get another chance in the Finals. I hope this is his year because I’m not sure what his future will look like. He seems to be setting himself up to be a bit of a journeyman in his final years in the league.

Looks like Uncle Drew is on a mission, when he comeback from the Nets it's like they are an upgraded version and Durant was healthy too along with Simmons. Yeah, more like the years of KD in the league is getting near and before he retires I think getting a ring is a thing for him once again.

They are slowly getting there and 10 might be just first step right ? I mean ...Nets are looking deadly right now and I don't see any team that could stop them besides Mavs and Luka as Luka is on fire right now with being the first player in NBA history to score 60 points and maybe a triple double ...kid is insane but Nets as a team right now are unstoppable. Next game for Nets is against Hornets and I see Nets winning this game since first half...

Hopefully, they can keep this momentum. There are still a lot of games left in the regular season and the top teams will get better. The Nets is a superteam in paper, and they are showing that they are, If Simmons will be the old Ben Simmons, they can really be a contender.

As to the team that can stop them, there are still a lot though, not only the Mavs. Especially in the playoffs where they play in a series. I do not think that they are that invincible. I still favor the Celtics over the Nets. The Celtics have the best duo right now and their bench is stacked. Both teams are healthy, they can go toe-to-toe.  And there are still teams in the west that can beat them.

Remember, they are still missing Brandon Ingram who could put up huge numbers as well. Once he will come back fully healthy, this team will be scary, and of course, as long as Zion will be healthy so they could be a championship contender team. Luka is just special, can't compare him with Zion as Luka is an all around player.

You are right, the Pelicans are still missing BI and they are already scary. All they lack now is experience. Maybe in 2 years or so, this team, if managed correctly, will become a champion. I do not consider them in the race for the NBA finals yet because of their lack in experience but given time, they will be.

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[cryptomaniac_xxx]

How about the Nets winning 10 straight. That seemed like a pipe dream a few weeks ago. It seems like they’re starting to get it figured out....

Yes impressive streak after all the drama and toxicity around the team. It's probably the result of players being happy with their current system. I guess credit must be given to head coach Vaughn as well.

The Nets have been really impressive lately, and it looks like the new head coach is doing well, but I'm still skeptical about this team. The problem is that no one knows what will come to Irving's mind in the future. Don't get me wrong, Irving performs well at the moment, and he's a significant contributor to the Nets' wins. However, we should keep in mind that he did some irresponsible things before, and there is no guarantee he won't let his team down again.

And if you are going to look at their last game against the Hawks, which they won, actually Irving is not doing good, missing shots and I will say he was off night and it was Durant who had to carry it again. Although Irving has his moments, but what I don't like is him trying to be the hero, he had a bad shooting night but he shoot's a 3 in the closing seconds trying to be the close out guy. They are so lucky that Murray missed that attempt, otherwise it will be on Irving's shoulder because of that ill advise shot he took. So yeah, I'm still on the fence with Nets, although they are winning, playoff will be a different story for this 3 divas.

[Baofeng]

How about the Nets winning 10 straight. That seemed like a pipe dream a few weeks ago. It seems like they’re starting to get it figured out....

Yes impressive streak after all the drama and toxicity around the team. It's probably the result of players being happy with their current system. I guess credit must be given to head coach Vaughn as well.

The Nets have been really impressive lately, and it looks like the new head coach is doing well, but I'm still skeptical about this team. The problem is that no one knows what will come to Irving's mind in the future. Don't get me wrong, Irving performs well at the moment, and he's a significant contributor to the Nets' wins. However, we should keep in mind that he did some irresponsible things before, and there is no guarantee he won't let his team down again.

Yeah, perhaps the new coach has something to do with the current chemistry of the team. And it seems that the drama surrounding diva 1, Kyrie Irving has been settled and so it diva 2, Ben Simmons, comfortable on his position, sometimes he score more points and assists and then play good defense, and then games wherein he is not existent. But at least there are no more noises behind. However, they are winning so everything is good, but when they score losing again, for sure there will be finger pointing again. So we shouldn't sit with this one, the best test will come on the playoff and who will be their opponent. Still very far though, many things can happen.

[OgNasty]

Remember, they are still missing Brandon Ingram who could put up huge numbers as well. Once he will come back fully healthy, this team will be scary, and of course, as long as Zion will be healthy so they could be a championship contender team. Luka is just special, can't compare him with Zion as Luka is an all around player.

You are right, the Pelicans are still missing BI and they are already scary. All they lack now is experience. Maybe in 2 years or so, this team, if managed correctly, will become a champion. I do not consider them in the race for the NBA finals yet because of their lack in experience but given time, they will be.

I think the question for them is if they're going to be able to keep their roster together.  It seems like they've got a lot of guys who you wouldn't expect to fit well together, but are getting the job done with their massive talent.  I think it might be tough to keep Zion around long term, but you never know...  I have no idea how he likes living in New Orleans.  I do think he's destined for a bigger market though.  Similar to Anthony Davis...  You can only keep a talent like that locked up in a small market for so long.  So I think their window is closing not because of age, but because Zion is destined for greater than New Orleans.

[goinmerry]

Yeah, perhaps the new coach has something to do with the current chemistry of the team. And it seems that the drama surrounding diva 1, Kyrie Irving has been settled and so it diva 2, Ben Simmons, comfortable on his position, sometimes he score more points and assists and then play good defense, and then games wherein he is not existent. But at least there are no more noises behind. However, they are winning so everything is good, but when they score losing again, for sure there will be finger pointing again. So we shouldn't sit with this one, the best test will come on the playoff and who will be their opponent. Still very far though, many things can happen.

Kevin Durant gets what he wanted and that might be one of the reasons why there's no more distraction on his mind and he's just playing basketball on his usual-self. Good to see those supposed headaches of the Nets are now working well together that seems nothing happened before.

Off-night performance though, if happened, is usual but what matters here is, the chemistry is really doing well.

Hopefully, the Nets will be able to keep up that good momentum for a long and more importantly, away from any injuries.

[carlisle1]

Yeah, perhaps the new coach has something to do with the current chemistry of the team. And it seems that the drama surrounding diva 1, Kyrie Irving has been settled and so it diva 2, Ben Simmons, comfortable on his position, sometimes he score more points and assists and then play good defense, and then games wherein he is not existent. But at least there are no more noises behind. However, they are winning so everything is good, but when they score losing again, for sure there will be finger pointing again. So we shouldn't sit with this one, the best test will come on the playoff and who will be their opponent. Still very far though, many things can happen.

Kevin Durant gets what he wanted and that might be one of the reasons why there's no more distraction on his mind and he's just playing basketball on his usual-self. Good to see those supposed headaches of the Nets are now working well together that seems nothing happened before.

Off-night performance though, if happened, is usual but what matters here is, the chemistry is really doing well.

Hopefully, the Nets will be able to keep up that good momentum for a long and more importantly, away from any injuries.

I go with a good chemistry among the Nets players. They are sharing the ball and they are trusting the players who are taking
the shots, I see even sometimes KD and Kyrie show some aggressions while inside the court.

Roles players are always working and adjusting to how these stars played. KD and Kyrie are enjoying working with whoever
inside the court.

They are maximizing the space either to take control of the ball or moving without the ball and receiving the pass before
taking their shots.

[el kaka22]

A wild night, both the problem with Detroit and Orlando game, and also grayson allen situation, when you combine them together I haven't seen two fights in different games at the same night for a while. NBA used to be a lot tougher as we all remember and we would see it and find it normal, not as much as hockey or anything but definitely a lot of fighting.

For the past 10 years though we haven't seen that many fighting and when it happens it's rare and definitely not two different games on the same night. Does this mean something about the future of NBA? Are we going back to the roots again? Or was this just a coincidence and mean absolutely nothing at all?

[Pamadar]

How about the Nets winning 10 straight. That seemed like a pipe dream a few weeks ago. It seems like they’re starting to get it figured out....

Yes impressive streak after all the drama and toxicity around the team. It's probably the result of players being happy with their current system. I guess credit must be given to head coach Vaughn as well.

The Nets have been really impressive lately, and it looks like the new head coach is doing well, but I'm still skeptical about this team. The problem is that no one knows what will come to Irving's mind in the future. Don't get me wrong, Irving performs well at the moment, and he's a significant contributor to the Nets' wins. However, we should keep in mind that he did some irresponsible things before, and there is no guarantee he won't let his team down again.

Yeah, perhaps the new coach has something to do with the current chemistry of the team. And it seems that the drama surrounding diva 1, Kyrie Irving has been settled and so it diva 2, Ben Simmons, comfortable on his position, sometimes he score more points and assists and then play good defense, and then games wherein he is not existent. But at least there are no more noises behind. However, they are winning so everything is good, but when they score losing again, for sure there will be finger pointing again. So we shouldn't sit with this one, the best test will come on the playoff and who will be their opponent. Still very far though, many things can happen.

The test of good chemistry will take place on the playoff. They are really performing since they've achieved 10 game winning streak
and they are really enjoying playing together.

It might be the coach and the stars who show determination to win each game. Most are really
being carried by KD and Kyrie in terms of offense, but we also see the adjustments of all the players
who are doing their best to share the court with these two leaders.

[Joca97]

Yeah, perhaps the new coach has something to do with the current chemistry of the team. And it seems that the drama surrounding diva 1, Kyrie Irving has been settled and so it diva 2, Ben Simmons, comfortable on his position, sometimes he score more points and assists and then play good defense, and then games wherein he is not existent. But at least there are no more noises behind. However, they are winning so everything is good, but when they score losing again, for sure there will be finger pointing again. So we shouldn't sit with this one, the best test will come on the playoff and who will be their opponent. Still very far though, many things can happen.

Kevin Durant gets what he wanted and that might be one of the reasons why there's no more distraction on his mind and he's just playing basketball on his usual-self. Good to see those supposed headaches of the Nets are now working well together that seems nothing happened before.

Off-night performance though, if happened, is usual but what matters here is, the chemistry is really doing well.

Hopefully, the Nets will be able to keep up that good momentum for a long and more importantly, away from any injuries.

Didnt expect such a good number of results by Brooklyn Nets. They havent played good in years and now with both Durant and Irving doing big things and scoring like crazy we can expect from them to go really far this season if the injuries stay away.

[ChiBitCTy]

It's nice to see my Chicago Bulls actually starting to play a little bit better.  I'm curious what people think about the Bulls and why there's such a big difference between their start last year and this year.  I know that Ball started with the team last year, but when he was out they were still very good, so who's to blame for their slow start to the year, the coach or the players?

Good news is Ball is making some progress.

[danherbias07]

Dinwiddie's consistency though must be seen, his stat line for the offense is hard to predict. Sometimes 8 points in 40 minutes, sometimes way higher at 27 points in just 29 minutes. It's not right.

Nailed it bro. If only his consistency is always gearing up when Luka is feeling hot, Maverick's offense is not always focused on Luka.

Dinwiddie is considered the missing link for the Dallas Mavericks' last playoffs against the Golden State Warriors.

Maybe feeling pressure and was new to the playoffs environment as it was just in the Mavericks where he experienced a long playoffs career.

He was better when Luka was injured. Maybe Jason Kidd should think about leaving him alone as the playmaker while letting Luka rest.
I mean, it's difficult to find an explanation on why he is better on those days with him and Jalen Brunson left to manage the Mavs offense.
Now, he is back to just being a player waiting at the 3 point line to make a shot instead of attacking the paint most of the time.

For the past 10 years though we haven't seen that many fighting and when it happens it's rare and definitely not two different games on the same night. Does this mean something about the future of NBA? Are we going back to the roots again? Or was this just a coincidence and mean absolutely nothing at all?

The last time I saw was Clarkson against Kuminga where JC raised his fist.  
Franz Wagner did a dirty play there but Killian Hayes shouldn't have punched him in the back of the head. That's the worst thing you will do to a player. Just push him or get near him because something further than that could mean your entire career.
It's just a coincidence though. Games will start to be competitive now that we are near halfway the season.

[carlisle1]

Yeah, perhaps the new coach has something to do with the current chemistry of the team. And it seems that the drama surrounding diva 1, Kyrie Irving has been settled and so it diva 2, Ben Simmons, comfortable on his position, sometimes he score more points and assists and then play good defense, and then games wherein he is not existent. But at least there are no more noises behind. However, they are winning so everything is good, but when they score losing again, for sure there will be finger pointing again. So we shouldn't sit with this one, the best test will come on the playoff and who will be their opponent. Still very far though, many things can happen.

Kevin Durant gets what he wanted and that might be one of the reasons why there's no more distraction on his mind and he's just playing basketball on his usual-self. Good to see those supposed headaches of the Nets are now working well together that seems nothing happened before.

Off-night performance though, if happened, is usual but what matters here is, the chemistry is really doing well.

Hopefully, the Nets will be able to keep up that good momentum for a long and more importantly, away from any injuries.

Didnt expect such a good number of results by Brooklyn Nets. They havent played good in years and now with both Durant and Irving doing big things and scoring like crazy we can expect from them to go really far this season if the injuries stay away.

It's been a long delayed from these two superstars, they almost did it the first time, if only Kyrie didn't get that injury and that last shot of KD
counts as 3 points then probably they are the one who went to the east finals and not the Bucks

But moving back to their current performance, we all see that they really pushing their best to make things happen to bring the
enjoyment with the fans.

Let see if they can make their way to another playoff run and make something happen for this franchise.

[yahoo62278]

How about the Nets winning 10 straight. That seemed like a pipe dream a few weeks ago. It seems like they’re starting to get it figured out....

Yes impressive streak after all the drama and toxicity around the team. It's probably the result of players being happy with their current system. I guess credit must be given to head coach Vaughn as well.

The Nets have been really impressive lately, and it looks like the new head coach is doing well, but I'm still skeptical about this team. The problem is that no one knows what will come to Irving's mind in the future. Don't get me wrong, Irving performs well at the moment, and he's a significant contributor to the Nets' wins. However, we should keep in mind that he did some irresponsible things before, and there is no guarantee he won't let his team down again.

Unless you're a fan of the Nets, any letdown that happens shouldn't bother you. I think it's a positive thing to see the team performing so well. Ben Simmons is a surprise lately as well. Noone even knew if he was ever gonna play for the Nets. Averaging over 8 points a game with 6 rebounds and 6 assists, not too shabby honestly. Not much more needs added for him to be averaging a triple double nightly.

Nets are a shocker in the NBA currently.

[Questat]

How about the Nets winning 10 straight. That seemed like a pipe dream a few weeks ago. It seems like they’re starting to get it figured out....

Yes impressive streak after all the drama and toxicity around the team. It's probably the result of players being happy with their current system. I guess credit must be given to head coach Vaughn as well.

The Nets have been really impressive lately, and it looks like the new head coach is doing well, but I'm still skeptical about this team. The problem is that no one knows what will come to Irving's mind in the future. Don't get me wrong, Irving performs well at the moment, and he's a significant contributor to the Nets' wins. However, we should keep in mind that he did some irresponsible things before, and there is no guarantee he won't let his team down again.

Unless you're a fan of the Nets, any letdown that happens shouldn't bother you. I think it's a positive thing to see the team performing so well. Ben Simmons is a surprise lately as well. Noone even knew if he was ever gonna play for the Nets. Averaging over 8 points a game with 6 rebounds and 6 assists, not too shabby honestly. Not much more needs added for him to be averaging a triple double nightly.

Nets are a shocker in the NBA currently.

Actually, that's because of their bad performance last playoffs and the drama that Simmons had created in the 76ers. But now, look at them, they had already adjusted and had develop a good chemistry, so most probably that will carry on until the playoffs which makes this team a championship contender again.

[YuginKadoya]

How about the Nets winning 10 straight. That seemed like a pipe dream a few weeks ago. It seems like they’re starting to get it figured out. I’m glad because KD is too good to not get another chance in the Finals. I hope this is his year because I’m not sure what his future will look like. He seems to be setting himself up to be a bit of a journeyman in his final years in the league.

Yes! it was really a great season for the Nets if we look at their past season where Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving is making a hard time and struggling that is why the Celtics Sweep them back then, but this is a different time for the Nets it was really amazing progress for this team, even though their latest game almost made them kind of lost but it was a close game and in this game Hawks doesn't have Trae Young and De'Andre Hunter which is the main roster for the Hawks, I really think the Nets will eventually need a substitute for both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving they will like to get exhausted or gets injured, or this will surely continue if those two get healthy the entire game, I sure hope those two would net get injured the time the playoffs started,

Looks like Uncle Drew is on a mission, when he comeback from the Nets it's like they are an upgraded version and Durant was healthy too along with Simmons. Yeah, more like the years of KD in the league is getting near and before he retires I think getting a ring is a thing for him once again.

He is on a mission to right his wrong he surely said it back then he regretted it when he leaves his previous team the Cleveland Cavaliers and back then he really feel sorry about that so right now he is redeeming himself and saying sorry that he does something like that and for Kevin Durant that recently wants to leave the Brooklyn Nets, I think he got his second thought about it and by seeing how Kyrie Irving has been doing and like Irving might have talked him out from leaving that is why this two have now combined their strength again to enter the play-offs,

[Ziskinberg]

Looks like Uncle Drew is on a mission, when he comeback from the Nets it's like they are an upgraded version and Durant was healthy too along with Simmons. Yeah, more like the years of KD in the league is getting near and before he retires I think getting a ring is a thing for him once again.

He is on a mission to right his wrong he surely said it back then he regretted it when he leaves his previous team the Cleveland Cavaliers and back then he really feel sorry about that so right now he is redeeming himself and saying sorry that he does something like that and for Kevin Durant that recently wants to leave the Brooklyn Nets, I think he got his second thought about it and by seeing how Kyrie Irving has been doing and like Irving might have talked him out from leaving that is why this two have now combined their strength again to enter the play-offs,

Kyrie is not surprising at all, he is really good, even the last time they reach the ECF, if only he was not injured, Nets would easily beat the Bucks in that series. Kyrie and Durant needs to be healthy, they still have a chance for that championship, and Simmons will surely be happy if they will get one.

[TravelMug]

Looks like Uncle Drew is on a mission, when he comeback from the Nets it's like they are an upgraded version and Durant was healthy too along with Simmons. Yeah, more like the years of KD in the league is getting near and before he retires I think getting a ring is a thing for him once again.

He is on a mission to right his wrong he surely said it back then he regretted it when he leaves his previous team the Cleveland Cavaliers and back then he really feel sorry about that so right now he is redeeming himself and saying sorry that he does something like that and for Kevin Durant that recently wants to leave the Brooklyn Nets, I think he got his second thought about it and by seeing how Kyrie Irving has been doing and like Irving might have talked him out from leaving that is why this two have now combined their strength again to enter the play-offs,

Kyrie is not surprising at all, he is really good, even the last time they reach the ECF, if only he was not injured, Nets would easily beat the Bucks in that series. Kyrie and Durant needs to be healthy, they still have a chance for that championship, and Simmons will surely be happy if they will get one.

As long as he is focused Kyrie's is going to be unstoppable, look at that handles, but the thing is, sometimes he is inconsistent as well, sometimes he will just explode from the first quarter and finished scoring like 40 points to lead the Nets.

But there are games that he seems to be off night, shooting bad and that's why he has to be taken out. But Durant is always there and I think he is the only one who is consistent in the team that's why they are winning games and on a streak right now.

[OgNasty]

I believe I just read that 9 of the Orland Magic players were suspended for their role in the bench clearing ncident with the Detroit Pistons. Personally I think the Pistons should have had more suspensions but they got lucky the incident happened on their bench. I can’t believe someone got knocked out and the guy only got a 3 game suspension while the knocked out guy’s teammates get suspended for coming to his defense to fish him off the floor. Orlando isn’t going to have a team for their next game…

[Yaunfitda]

I believe I just read that 9 of the Orland Magic players were suspended for their role in the bench clearing ncident with the Detroit Pistons. Personally I think the Pistons should have had more suspensions but they got lucky the incident happened on their bench. I can’t believe someone got knocked out and the guy only got a 3 game suspension while the knocked out guy’s teammates get suspended for coming to his defense to fish him off the floor. Orlando isn’t going to have a team for their next game…

Weird, the way I see it though, Orlando running to the defense of Wagner, so technically they have emptied their bench, which automatically means suspensions already. And obviously since the incident happen on the Pistons bench, so there is no 'emptying' of the bench but obviously 2 players from them was seeing throwing some elbows. But that's too bad for Orlando on their next game, they might as well defaulted it due to this incident. Doesn't make sense for the NBA to suspend 9 players though.

[inthelongrun]

I just voted today. I didn't pick some of the very best players. I picked those exciting and underdog players like Markannen, Clarkson, Sabonis, and Haliburton. 

I voted for Clarkson also. Is there any site to see who got the number of votes? Like the stats of the starting line up of both teams? Or maybe it's still too early? no idea about this but if there's a stats, it would be nice to see them so we will be able to support our favorite player to get a chance to participate.

IMO, this is the best chance for Clarkson to be an all star, he already won a 6th man of the year award, getting to the all star is just another huge achievement in his career.

I cannot find in NBA official website or any other sites the voters ranking. You're probably right, it is still too early to make a ranking. Next month I project a ranking will be released. Clarkson and Markannen will probably enter the ranking since Utah will host next year's All-Star games. The voters' result though is only a small percentage because it is the panel that has the biggest percentage of who's playing in the All-Stars. Utah needs to win more games in order to convince the panelist that its stepping-up non-superstar roster deserved a spot or 2 in the coming All-Stars.