2024 NBA Season

[Natalim]

The Milwaukee Bucks were 4-1 until the management and Giannis weren't satisfied and wanted change and agreed to hire Doc Rivers. Doc River successfully brought change to the team and they are now 1-4 since then.

But these defeats may be understandable since some key players are missing. Doc and the Bucks are also still building their chemistry and working on their differences. And all the 4 games that Doc was handling were on the road. So we will find out how Doc performs when they are back to Milwaukee in their next 4 games.

They were 4:1 ?? 
Anyway, nobody is surprised the Doc Rivers hiring looks bad. It looked bad when they did it and it looks even worse now.
But hey, he can coach the eastern allstars now, good for him and robbery for Adrian Griffin.

If DR gets fired at some point from the Bucks as well maybe NBA teams will finally wake and see what a terrible coach he is. His teams always had so much potential and great rosters but only with the super team Celtics he won it once. 

Milwaukee Bucks gamble for that, they can't change that anymore as it's too early to conclude. When Ty Lou had Harden they were struggling at least few games before they figure out how to be dominant, so most probably that was the model the Milwaukee Bucks want to achieve when hiring DoC Rivers.

Bucks have some good offense inside, Giannis would handle that, but it seems like they loss their outside threat. I think they need to improve that as it's very much necessary when Giannis gets some limited points inside.

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[yazher]

I think Thanasis could be a competitive player in the NBA, but it seems like he's not really trying or wanting to be. I wouldn't be surprised if he's happy with his current position on the team because all he has to do is attend workouts, and for that, he gets a couple of million dollars and a season ticket to a bench seat at courtside as well. That sounds like a dream job.

Well, greatness comes from working hard and having high aspirations and because they are already rich, I don't think he is motivated enough to improve his skills because Basketball is not his passion rather they only see it as a source of income and they are already getting it and the way he got his payment easily will not push him to practice some more basketball skills to be efficient whenever he is needed inside the court and we all know the politics behind the basketball games nowadays when you are not a star, you won't be getting enough minutes to showcase your skills anyway, so why bother to practice for more?

[avp2306]

The Milwaukee Bucks were 4-1 until the management and Giannis weren't satisfied and wanted change and agreed to hire Doc Rivers. Doc River successfully brought change to the team and they are now 1-4 since then.

But these defeats may be understandable since some key players are missing. Doc and the Bucks are also still building their chemistry and working on their differences. And all the 4 games that Doc was handling were on the road. So we will find out how Doc performs when they are back to Milwaukee in their next 4 games.

They were 4:1 ?? 
Anyway, nobody is surprised the Doc Rivers hiring looks bad. It looked bad when they did it and it looks even worse now.
But hey, he can coach the eastern allstars now, good for him and robbery for Adrian Griffin.

If DR gets fired at some point from the Bucks as well maybe NBA teams will finally wake and see what a terrible coach he is. His teams always had so much potential and great rosters but only with the super team Celtics he won it once. 

Milwaukee Bucks gamble for that, they can't change that anymore as it's too early to conclude. When Ty Lou had Harden they were struggling at least few games before they figure out how to be dominant, so most probably that was the model the Milwaukee Bucks want to achieve when hiring DoC Rivers.

Bucks have some good offense inside, Giannis would handle that, but it seems like they loss their outside threat. I think they need to improve that as it's very much necessary when Giannis gets some limited points inside.

Wondering how the old coach feel when seeing the current situation of Bucks now. For sure he is celebrating for that lose knowing that he still give a good record to bucks but still he's been thrown out and been replace by Doc Rivers.

Now this also expose Rivers that he can't handle this team well since for having that awful record since he join the Bucks for sure many would realize that their management commit a huge mistake. If they can't fix their issue for sure Bucks will be in trouble knowing that they want to get more wins and possibly get a championship this season since if they lose their trade made to get Lillard is totally useless. Familiarity with players is important so hopefully their coach can adjust and know how to handle his new team.

[Russlenat]

I think Thanasis could be a competitive player in the NBA, but it seems like he's not really trying or wanting to be. I wouldn't be surprised if he's happy with his current position on the team because all he has to do is attend workouts, and for that, he gets a couple of million dollars and a season ticket to a bench seat at courtside as well. That sounds like a dream job.

Well, greatness comes from working hard and having high aspirations and because they are already rich, I don't think he is motivated enough to improve his skills because Basketball is not his passion rather they only see it as a source of income and they are already getting it and the way he got his payment easily will not push him to practice some more basketball skills to be efficient whenever he is needed inside the court and we all know the politics behind the basketball games nowadays when you are not a star, you won't be getting enough minutes to showcase your skills anyway, so why bother to practice for more?

Why is he in the NBA if basketball is not his passion? I think the question here is whether he deserve to get sign or not for not getting minutes for the team.  He was criticized, but it seems like he'll stay as long as Giannis will stay, he is part of the package, maybe a special package for a special player like Giannis. He is their to support his brother, I think emotionally and mentally he is making Giannis toughher and that job could be worth a milion dollar job too.

[freedomgo]

Warriors might trade Wiggins.

Warriors Should Move Andrew Wiggins Before NBA Trade Deadline amid Latest Rumors

Is it good for the Warriors or not? Wiggins has been part of the team that won a championship against the Celtics, and he was one of the main reason why they won because he played hard but just he can't be consistent all the time. Currently, the Warriors standing does not guarantee them a playoff spot, if Wiggins will be traded, will their chances to be in the playoffs will improve?

[AHOYBRAUSE]

Warriors might trade Wiggins.

Warriors Should Move Andrew Wiggins Before NBA Trade Deadline amid Latest Rumors

Is it good for the Warriors or not? Wiggins has been part of the team that won a championship against the Celtics, and he was one of the main reason why they won because he played hard but just he can't be consistent all the time. Currently, the Warriors standing does not guarantee them a playoff spot, if Wiggins will be traded, will their chances to be in the playoffs will improve?

Who they should trade is Klay. Wiggins has been bad before but then suddenly had a huge upswing, maybe that can happen again.  He is just 28 and at the pick of his physical abilities.
Klay on the other hand, also because of all the injuries, is on a strong decline. Also he doesn't really show commitment to the team be declining a more than fair extension offer, seeking a max deal. 
Sure he did a lot for the franchise but why would they give him a deal he doesn't deserve.

The only thing speaking for a AW deal is contracts. Klay's is running out (finally) but Wiggins just started his new 4 year deal for a "moderate" 109 million. Compared to Klay's silly deal that's a bargain. He earns 43 mil this season. Remember, he played 101 games in 3 years earning 105 million in these 3 season. That's like 1 million per game.  And now he is declining 48 mil for 2 years. Ungrateful.

[Yogee]

Thanasis clearly isn't an NBA caliber player.

I think Thanasis could be a competitive player in the NBA, but it seems like he's not really trying or wanting to be. I wouldn't be surprised if he's happy with his current position on the team because all he has to do is attend workouts, and for that, he gets a couple of million dollars and a season ticket to a bench seat at courtside as well. That sounds like a dream job.

I also get the idea from the clips I've watch. All the acting he does trying to sell a foul and the reaction he gives shows that he's not that serious. It seems to me that he's accepted that he's not going to be as good as his brother so he makes some funny moves whenever he's on the court.

[freedomgo]

Warriors might trade Wiggins.

Warriors Should Move Andrew Wiggins Before NBA Trade Deadline amid Latest Rumors

Is it good for the Warriors or not? Wiggins has been part of the team that won a championship against the Celtics, and he was one of the main reason why they won because he played hard but just he can't be consistent all the time. Currently, the Warriors standing does not guarantee them a playoff spot, if Wiggins will be traded, will their chances to be in the playoffs will improve?

Who they should trade is Klay. Wiggins has been bad before but then suddenly had a huge upswing, maybe that can happen again.  He is just 28 and at the pick of his physical abilities.
Klay on the other hand, also because of all the injuries, is on a strong decline. Also he doesn't really show commitment to the team be declining a more than fair extension offer, seeking a max deal. 
Sure he did a lot for the franchise but why would they give him a deal he doesn't deserve.

The only thing speaking for a AW deal is contracts. Klay's is running out (finally) but Wiggins just started his new 4 year deal for a "moderate" 109 million. Compared to Klay's silly deal that's a bargain. He earns 43 mil this season. Remember, he played 101 games in 3 years earning 105 million in these 3 season. That's like 1 million per game.  And now he is declining 48 mil for 2 years. Ungrateful.

I don't know if it's a wise idea to put Klay on the trading block. Maybe no teams will deal with the Warriors if that is the case, and the Warriors management also value the contribution of Klay because before his production decline, Klay is a big part of the Warriors championship run, that's why they still want him to sign with the team but a lower contract. Maybe they will just wait until the contract is over and see if Klay will choose to stay or not.

However, for Wiggins, there will be a lot of team that will be interested with him since he is still the same and has already won a championship, it would be easier for the Warriors to get a possible star player caliber as well that they could use to improve their record after the trade.

[Ziskinberg]

I'm thinking of betting on the Bucks tomorrow. Perhaps they were able to rest after that loss to the Jazz, it was a disappointing loss because they ran out of gas in the 4th quarter, so Giannis will find a way to bounce back and get a win.

Moneyline,
Suns - 1.62
Bucks - 2.36

That's a good one for you. It's rare to see Bucks as underdog like that with Giannis playing.

They were the underdog because they have been struggling recently, and much worst is that Lillard wasn't playing that game. The line was +6, it doesn't matter as they still lose. Suns on the roll, I lose my bet.

I don't see anyone from the Suns team can stop Giannis in the paint, for the Suns to win, they need to keep their 3 point shooting at a high level which I believe the Bucks knows how to limit them on that area.

Are the Bucks that good at defending now? They are probably just at the same level on defense so it will come down to scoring more. I bet both teams will score at least 110 points.

Giannis was unstoppable still but he could not get some support from his teammates, sometimes he'll get doubled or even triple, so he needs to pass the ball but the receiver can't shoot it. And this one was also a problem.

Khris Middleton injury update: Bucks star leaves loss to Suns on crutches and in walking boot

[OgNasty]

I'm thinking of betting on the Bucks tomorrow. Perhaps they were able to rest after that loss to the Jazz, it was a disappointing loss because they ran out of gas in the 4th quarter, so Giannis will find a way to bounce back and get a win.

Moneyline,
Suns - 1.62
Bucks - 2.36

That's a good one for you. It's rare to see Bucks as underdog like that with Giannis playing.

They were the underdog because they have been struggling recently, and much worst is that Lillard wasn't playing that game. The line was +6, it doesn't matter as they still lose. Suns on the roll, I lose my bet.

I don't see anyone from the Suns team can stop Giannis in the paint, for the Suns to win, they need to keep their 3 point shooting at a high level which I believe the Bucks knows how to limit them on that area.

Are the Bucks that good at defending now? They are probably just at the same level on defense so it will come down to scoring more. I bet both teams will score at least 110 points.

Giannis was unstoppable still but he could not get some support from his teammates, sometimes he'll get doubled or even triple, so he needs to pass the ball but the receiver can't shoot it. And this one was also a problem.

Khris Middleton injury update: Bucks star leaves loss to Suns on crutches and in walking boot

This is the first game where I felt like things might be coming together for the Suns. I didn’t expect them to beat the Bucks but they seemed to dominate even though the Bucks were hurting a bit. The loss of
Middleton is a big one. I hope he’s back to 100% by playoff time. I haven’t heard the results of his injury yet but he’s got some time to recover.

[tbterryboy]

Doc Rivers is still riding that Celtics title, with 3 hall of famers, maybe even four if Rondo gets there, seems a little bit tough for him to be HOF to be fair, but it looked like he would be. I think it is clear that Celtics team was stacked and of course they did alright. With a very on fire Ray Allen (who won with Lebron later on as well) KG and Pierce, it is really obvious that they would win, they could have lost as well but the difference maker wasn't Doc.

Ever since that year, he has been going from team to team around the league and failing, he has never won anything ever, the way he handled Sixers job was good enough for me to consider him not a great coach to be fair, and I think it has to be something that would not be easy.

[Oasisman]

Thanasis clearly isn't an NBA caliber player.

I think Thanasis could be a competitive player in the NBA, but it seems like he's not really trying or wanting to be. I wouldn't be surprised if he's happy with his current position on the team because all he has to do is attend workouts, and for that, he gets a couple of million dollars and a season ticket to a bench seat at courtside as well. That sounds like a dream job.

I also get the idea from the clips I've watch. All the acting he does trying to sell a foul and the reaction he gives shows that he's not that serious. It seems to me that he's accepted that he's not going to be as good as his brother so he makes some funny moves whenever he's on the court.

Nah, that man is just trying stay relevant to the team and so he's acting like a stupid idiot without him noticing it lol. I didn't even notice him being on the team until I've watched tons of videos circulating around the social media about him trying to stay relevant. That flop and that fake retaliation when Giannis almost got into a fight, that so stupid. He's not getting any better unless he will be on the other team separately with Giannis.

Doc Rivers is still riding that Celtics title, with 3 hall of famers, maybe even four if Rondo gets there, seems a little bit tough for him to be HOF to be fair, but it looked like he would be. I think it is clear that Celtics team was stacked and of course they did alright. With a very on fire Ray Allen (who won with Lebron later on as well) KG and Pierce, it is really obvious that they would win, they could have lost as well but the difference maker wasn't Doc.

Ever since that year, he has been going from team to team around the league and failing, he has never won anything ever, the way he handled Sixers job was good enough for me to consider him not a great coach to be fair, and I think it has to be something that would not be easy.

Yep, looks like Doc got exposed. He wasn't really the difference maker on the Celtics team.
Maybe if someone else's coached that Celtic team better than Doc, they could've won more than just 1 championship.

[OgNasty]

Doc Rivers is still riding that Celtics title, with 3 hall of famers, maybe even four if Rondo gets there, seems a little bit tough for him to be HOF to be fair, but it looked like he would be. I think it is clear that Celtics team was stacked and of course they did alright. With a very on fire Ray Allen (who won with Lebron later on as well) KG and Pierce, it is really obvious that they would win, they could have lost as well but the difference maker wasn't Doc.

Ever since that year, he has been going from team to team around the league and failing, he has never won anything ever, the way he handled Sixers job was good enough for me to consider him not a great coach to be fair, and I think it has to be something that would not be easy.

Yep, looks like Doc got exposed. He wasn't really the difference maker on the Celtics team.
Maybe if someone else's coached that Celtic team better than Doc, they could've won more than just 1 championship.

I think we all sort of knew that already.  The underperformance he presided over in Los Angeles as his Lob City Clippers failed to make any meaningful runs in the playoffs still is shocking to me.  How he managed to fail so badly with Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan, and Jamal Crawford is still a mystery to me.  Those guys should have easily been able to win a title, or at least made it to the Western Conference Finals every year.  He'll never have a better team than that, so I'm doubtful he'll be back coaching in the Finals ever again.

[wheelz1200]

Doc Rivers is still riding that Celtics title, with 3 hall of famers, maybe even four if Rondo gets there, seems a little bit tough for him to be HOF to be fair, but it looked like he would be. I think it is clear that Celtics team was stacked and of course they did alright. With a very on fire Ray Allen (who won with Lebron later on as well) KG and Pierce, it is really obvious that they would win, they could have lost as well but the difference maker wasn't Doc.

Ever since that year, he has been going from team to team around the league and failing, he has never won anything ever, the way he handled Sixers job was good enough for me to consider him not a great coach to be fair, and I think it has to be something that would not be easy.

Yep, looks like Doc got exposed. He wasn't really the difference maker on the Celtics team.
Maybe if someone else's coached that Celtic team better than Doc, they could've won more than just 1 championship.

I think we all sort of knew that already.  The underperformance he presided over in Los Angeles as his Lob City Clippers failed to make any meaningful runs in the playoffs still is shocking to me.  How he managed to fail so badly with Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan, and Jamal Crawford is still a mystery to me.  Those guys should have easily been able to win a title, or at least made it to the Western Conference Finals every year.  He'll never have a better team than that, so I'm doubtful he'll be back coaching in the Finals ever again.

Agreed if there were any Clippers team that was destined to win it was that one.  I think over a certain time span the only one with more regular season games was golden state.  They just couldn't get over the hump.  With that being said Jamal was one of my favorite knicks ever.  His handles were insane and so underrated.

[OgNasty]

Looks like the trades may be heating up as we approach the deadline.  The first major trade I've heard so far is the Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers.  This trade is apparently not official yet, but expected to be before the trade deadline.  The Trail Blazers are giving up Jerami Grant for Harrison Barnes, Trey Lyles, and a pick.  I think this is good for both teams.  The Kings get younger and more talented, Portland gets to dump salary after the season and pick up another draft pick.  It makes sense for both teams.  The big loser I guess is Harrison Barnes, who might get bought out at the end of the year and find himself out of the NBA.

[jossiel]

I also saw that the Bucks must sign him, and waive Thanasis which is very funny, but kind of true. Just so you know, Tony Snell has a career where he just went "cardio" for 20+ minutes. No statsat all, and the only thing he did was run on the court. . Thanasis? What is he doing on the league? He isn't even playing, and the team don't need him aside from him being a cheerleader for his younger brother.

Haha, Thanasis our guy.

They've been in losing streak when the change of coach has happened. He's the million dollar guy that's hired to hire his brother. But seriously, he's drafted first by the New York Knicks so maybe he's really got the talent but then Bucks just seen better deal with him.

He's expensive personal body guard of Giannis and I'm sure that Bucks is so ready to get rid of him but they can't do anything since he's under protection of their star brother which they can't afford to lose.

Nah, I don't think that the Bucks is in a way or close of disposing him. They won't get rid of him as he's like the assurance of Giannis staying with them.

Despite that there are rumors about Giannis want to get out of the Bucks but I am sure that he will always be included with their deal and that's why they're not going to get rid of him.

Also I think he will not drafted if his not a good player maybe he just need a break to show his talent and capabilities to help the team that's why if they need additional help maybe its better for bucks to used him or try to develop so that they get something from him. If they let him sit on bench I think nothing will happen and they just waste their money for him. Much better find solution to their struggle since for now they can't do good decision regarding to that issue so they can perform well this season.

Yeah, he was drafted by the Knicks and that means that he has seen something with the team. Now, although a lot of funny moments have been made against him.

It's just so hard to resist those contents that made fun of him.

[OgNasty]

Keep your eye on D'Angelo Russell for a possible move tonight.  They're keeping him out of practice and out of tomorrow's game with the excuse that he had a "tune up" on Tuesday.  I'm not sure what that means and it seems like an odd way to bounce around the subject.  If he received treatment, it seems like they could have just said what treatment he received, but the tune up comment struck me as weird.  Maybe nothing, but when a player was seen crying on the bench last week, is out of practice this week and won't be playing in a game on the trade deadline, the rumors are going to swirl... 

[Captain Corporate]

If D'lo is leaving, which I would say could be a mistake for Lakers since he is one of the few that actually scores aside from the big two, then I would say it has to be for a decent defensive shooter. Lakers do not really have a team that can be changed within a few trades, they really need an overhaul of player changes, I would keep Lebron and AD, hell I would maybe not keep AD as well if there is a good offer, and I would trade everyone else away. I do not see one player that can't be traded for the right sum in that team. D'lo has to be exchanged for someone who would have a good defense, and a good shooting, that's what they need desperately and if they are not getting that, then I don't know what they can get.

[dwyane36]

If D'lo is leaving, which I would say could be a mistake for Lakers since he is one of the few that actually scores aside from the big two, then I would say it has to be for a decent defensive shooter. Lakers do not really have a team that can be changed within a few trades, they really need an overhaul of player changes, I would keep Lebron and AD, hell I would maybe not keep AD as well if there is a good offer, and I would trade everyone else away. I do not see one player that can't be traded for the right sum in that team. D'lo has to be exchanged for someone who would have a good defense, and a good shooting, that's what they need desperately and if they are not getting that, then I don't know what they can get.

Earlier, there were rumors that the Lakers were interested in Dejounte Murray, and, as far as I know, they wanted to include Russell in the deal. However, Russell's performances have been surprisingly good lately, and that makes it less likely that the Lakers will decide to trade him.
In fact, the only problem with Russell is that he's unstable in terms of his performance throughout the regular season.

[EFS]

Scottie Barnes and Trae Young are picked for All-Star game. They replace injured players Julius Randle and Joel Embiid.
Speaking of Scottie Barnes, look at that shot: https://twitter.com/WinkyChrist/status/1755415488132419586

Watching Sixers - Warriors game, first half was balanced but Warriors made 20 points difference in third quarter and close to win the game. Jaden Springer locked Curry in first half. It was first time since 2018 Curry couldn't score from the field in a half.