2025 NBA Season

[Viscore]

So for TJ he is deserving of this contract extension and with that, we hope that the Pacers will have a good run just like what they did last season. Very hard working team but the experience they got from last year could be good enough to push them better for this season.

He deserves the contract as he has been very loyal to the team, and in the last playoffs, he showed his great contribution. He is now a veteran, and the team has improved. Next season will be another chance to try, and hopefully, none of their star players will get injured. Although they have their young main player, I like this team because they have been able to utilize their players effectively. The management of minutes is quite impressive, giving them an advantage in the end since they are not so tired.

I think it's not about being loyal to the team, sure players can be loyal and wanted to stick to their teams for as long as it last. However, this is competitive sports, and so if you can't contribute to the team, then you will be trade even if you wanted to be loyal or even performed better.

So right now, a 4 year extension might be good for him, but if he fails and perform below expectations, then who knows, he could get traded. He needs to be consistent though to be able to remain with them and finished that contract. A good example is Jordan Poole, help the Warriors to win a ring, next the biggest contract, perform poorly and shall we shall everything gets into his head and then traded the next season to Washington Wizard and then perform badly in his first year.

He is already 32 years old, so most likely this will be his last contract in the NBA, as his position can easily be replaced by younger players. Getting a contract these days as a role player or a secondary roster member is tough, so he’s lucky to have been extended for a long-term contract. The Pacers are already headed in the right direction, so the management will do everything to keep the roster intact as they’ve built good chemistry. They just fell short last season—they could have been great competition for the Celtics if they had been healthy.

[Fredomago]

TJ McConnell gets extension contract (4 years) with his current team, Indiana Pacers.
(https://www.nba.com/news/pacers-tj-mcconnell-extension)
He's underrated but his contribution during last playoffs especially against the Knicks was so good.

Definitely deserves this money. He works his ass off every season to get minutes on the court and he often delivers.
45million for 4 years is a good pay day for a player of his caliber. He is the kind of player you always underestimate when you are in the opposite team because he is not tall, not strong, not flashy and what else not. But he has game and he proves it night in and night out. Pure skill, intensity and commitment, I really love that kind of player!

That's a good deal. He had a lot of good games in the 2023 - 2024 season as well in the playoffs, particularly in the ECF. I think being underestimated was something he take advantage of to step up to his game put up a big number. He averages 10+ppg, 2.7 rpg, 5.5 apg, and 55% fpg. If he was more consistent with his game, he could've gained even more minutes and will probably have higher offer as per his 4 years contract extension. This could be his last contract though, so It's definitely a good thing.

Yes, he had great minutes during the Eastern Conference Playoffs and I think Haliburton being benched made the Pacers management see how important he is for the team.
He is a great guard, he can attack the paint or shoot mid-range shots. Plus, the Pacers are mostly relying on speed which TJ could provide. The Pacers actually don't need much of a change in their roster, all they need is chemistry especially with Siakam on their roster now.
Haliburton on the other hand must also learn that he is now the leader of their team and he must like that. I remember in the playoffs where most basketball analysts are criticizing his volume of shooting because it became less and less as the pressure was affecting him. That cannot happen again.

He needs to increase that confidence to take charge when they need the lift in terms of offense, yes he's good in playing the system but being a leader is not just passing the ball but more on putting the pressure to the defense and create space for your teammates, they don't need that much adjustments as you mentioned, they need to established that level of trust with each other and most on their own capabilities, if chances again provides them the spot for the Eastern finals, it's needed for them to be more aggressive in accepting the challenge.

[wheelz1200]

That extension contract I think is for 2026-2027 so, we'll still see him as the franchise player of the Golden State Warriors.

And I agree with you that t could be his last couple of years to the team. He's getting old but his shots are still there but I am sure that just like the old veterans, they're on their way to retirement just as Steph.

But with this extension then we'll still see him for 3-4 years or more.

I don’t think this will be his last contract. He’s still playing at an elite level and his game is easily transitioned into him being a spot up shooter. He could easily play into his early 40s if he wanted to. That doesn’t mean that he will, but to me this is an odd contract to sign. He must be concerned he’s slowing down, or this must be part of a bigger plan in motion. I think he would’ve stood to make a lot more money not signing this extension.

I agree, he can make more if he hasn't signed this contract but GSW management seems to be wise to let their star contractless for that period so they have signed him.

His role is way different from the role of Lebron with his age. So, being focused on shooting has given him like more free move inside the ring, and is not obliged of great defense.

And let his teammates play for that role.

This is what Curry or the Warriors agreed upon, Stephen Curry joins LeBron James, Kevin Durant in $500-million NBA club. Who's next?

Stephen Curry signed a one-year, $62.6-million extension Thursday, keeping him with the Golden State Warriors through the 2026-2027 season and elevating his career salaries to more than $500 million.

So that group is insane, and maybe in the next 5 years or so, we will be talking about $600 million to $700 million NBA player club. But I guess for Curry, we all know that he deserves it, he has been the leg anchor for the Warriors and once they are a dynasty.

But this season will be totally different as there are no splash brothers. But there are still high hopes that the team are somewhat going to make it to the playoff and proved that he can put this team on his shoulder in a very competitive West division as younger players are taking over.

Absolutely.  Soon there will be $500mil contracts handed out.  I mean jaylen brown landed a $300mil+ contract.  With all the TV deals amd the way things are moving we are going to be talking the billion dollar club.  The part I hate is it all goes to charging more for tickets and it's starting to price people out.  Maybe not in the small markets where you can still land decent seats.  As a knicks fan I have to go watch them on the road if I want really good seats

The other side of the insane TV deals is that small markets can spend nothing on players, not care if their arena is empty every night, and their owners still make a fortune. This is more obvious in baseball where Mark Cuban famously said that owning the Pirates is a job that requires you to get paid $20,000,000 per year to get yelled at by your city. I hope this doesn’t creep more into the NBA.

I still think Luka Doncic will be the first 1 million dollar per game NBA contract.

Yeah lukas deal might slide right into that next contract cycle.  God knows the amount of money he is making them weirdly enough a mil a game isn't all that crazy.  Steph, jaylen, Tatum all making around $750k already a game.  Every year this just keeps creeping.  That's why when people argue over new contracts for players are overpays.  They arent it's just the climb of salaries goes so quick.  Tickets are starting to get too crazy for sure.

[OgNasty]

Buddy Hield is looking crazy ripped in the images the Warriors released today. I think Golden State will be interesting to watch this year. I always wanted to see Hield paired with LeBron so he could have another opportunity to play with a great shooter, but Buddy and Steph will make an interesting combo as well. Buddy can shoot like Klay but he’s much faster. The Warriors are going to be doing some launching this year.

[blockman]

TJ McConnell gets extension contract (4 years) with his current team, Indiana Pacers.
(https://www.nba.com/news/pacers-tj-mcconnell-extension)
He's underrated but his contribution during last playoffs especially against the Knicks was so good.

Definitely deserves this money. He works his ass off every season to get minutes on the court and he often delivers.
45million for 4 years is a good pay day for a player of his caliber. He is the kind of player you always underestimate when you are in the opposite team because he is not tall, not strong, not flashy and what else not. But he has game and he proves it night in and night out. Pure skill, intensity and commitment, I really love that kind of player!

We sure do.
He's a good player and Indiana Pacers sure won this contract and as well as TJ, there's more for him and let's see how his value goes when he's done with his contract and Indiana Pacers is looking like a great team to wait for.
I've heard that Tyrese is recruiting everyone to go to the Pacers when they're on the Paris Olympics, cool guys. 

[yahoo62278]

TJ McConnell gets extension contract (4 years) with his current team, Indiana Pacers.
(https://www.nba.com/news/pacers-tj-mcconnell-extension)
He's underrated but his contribution during last playoffs especially against the Knicks was so good.

Definitely deserves this money. He works his ass off every season to get minutes on the court and he often delivers.
45million for 4 years is a good pay day for a player of his caliber. He is the kind of player you always underestimate when you are in the opposite team because he is not tall, not strong, not flashy and what else not. But he has game and he proves it night in and night out. Pure skill, intensity and commitment, I really love that kind of player!

We sure do.
He's a good player and Indiana Pacers sure won this contract and as well as TJ, there's more for him and let's see how his value goes when he's done with his contract and Indiana Pacers is looking like a great team to wait for.
I've heard that Tyrese is recruiting everyone to go to the Pacers when they're on the Paris Olympics, cool guys. 

TJ is a player that just never seems to run out of energy, guy is all over the court going 100mph. I love that type of player, he is out there wearing down the defenders. Good to see him get paid and glad he is on my Pacers. We couldn't have spent better money IMO.

[stadus]

Buddy Hield is looking crazy ripped in the images the Warriors released today. I think Golden State will be interesting to watch this year. I always wanted to see Hield paired with LeBron so he could have another opportunity to play with a great shooter, but Buddy and Steph will make an interesting combo as well. Buddy can shoot like Klay but he’s much faster. The Warriors are going to be doing some launching this year.

What I like about him is that he’s clutch, just like Curry, and could be a solid second option to take shots. With his high three-point shooting percentage, he fits well with the Warriors. With their announced starting lineup having Draymond as the center, it’s clear the Warriors are still committed to playing small ball. They’ve mastered it, so I hope it will work next season, especially now that Klay is out, as he was inconsistent last season.

[TravelMug]

Buddy Hield is looking crazy ripped in the images the Warriors released today. I think Golden State will be interesting to watch this year. I always wanted to see Hield paired with LeBron so he could have another opportunity to play with a great shooter, but Buddy and Steph will make an interesting combo as well. Buddy can shoot like Klay but he’s much faster. The Warriors are going to be doing some launching this year.

Is this the images that you have seen?



https://x.com/baby_face_goat/status/1829704581007491374

But as what others says, it's hard to image if Buddy Hield is going to be the one that will save the franchise of the Warriors. We still don't know if he can fit on the system of the Warriors and for me he hasn't been that much of a offensive player in his career as he is more focus on defense. So it will be interesting a shift in focus as a Warrior and become their number 2 option.

[Beparanf]

Buddy Hield is looking crazy ripped in the images the Warriors released today. I think Golden State will be interesting to watch this year. I always wanted to see Hield paired with LeBron so he could have another opportunity to play with a great shooter, but Buddy and Steph will make an interesting combo as well. Buddy can shoot like Klay but he’s much faster. The Warriors are going to be doing some launching this year.

Is this the images that you have seen?



https://x.com/baby_face_goat/status/1829704581007491374

But as what others says, it's hard to image if Buddy Hield is going to be the one that will save the franchise of the Warriors. We still don't know if he can fit on the system of the Warriors and for me he hasn't been that much of a offensive player in his career as he is more focus on defense. So it will be interesting a shift in focus as a Warrior and become their number 2 option.

Warriors need a solid bench players and key player in able to be on top of the league. Other teams is already a natural super team unlike before when Warriors manage an unexpected championship run without KD.

They will need more players that can be reliable on crucial moment. I highly believe that they will more years to develop young talent if they will go this way or they can just get back KD or other player capable of doing his role properly.

Current Warriors has no defense at all while their offense is just centered with Curry.

[Baofeng]

Buddy Hield is looking crazy ripped in the images the Warriors released today. I think Golden State will be interesting to watch this year. I always wanted to see Hield paired with LeBron so he could have another opportunity to play with a great shooter, but Buddy and Steph will make an interesting combo as well. Buddy can shoot like Klay but he’s much faster. The Warriors are going to be doing some launching this year.

What I like about him is that he’s clutch, just like Curry, and could be a solid second option to take shots. With his high three-point shooting percentage, he fits well with the Warriors. With their announced starting lineup having Draymond as the center, it’s clear the Warriors are still committed to playing small ball. They’ve mastered it, so I hope it will work next season, especially now that Klay is out, as he was inconsistent last season.

Yeah, I think they will still continue to go small as it is very effective for them so I doubt that they will not change that. Maybe a chance in personnel like what we have seen, having Buddy and then Slow mo to be another big guy to set picks and then Wiggins and Kuminga as other option for them.

But it's hard to think Buddy to be a true replacement of Klay, he could be a upgrade or downgrade, we will only know once we get to see him working with Steve Kerr systems and if also the other new players can adapt very quick.

[danherbias07]

Buddy Hield is looking crazy ripped in the images the Warriors released today. I think Golden State will be interesting to watch this year. I always wanted to see Hield paired with LeBron so he could have another opportunity to play with a great shooter, but Buddy and Steph will make an interesting combo as well. Buddy can shoot like Klay but he’s much faster. The Warriors are going to be doing some launching this year.

What I like about him is that he’s clutch, just like Curry, and could be a solid second option to take shots. With his high three-point shooting percentage, he fits well with the Warriors. With their announced starting lineup having Draymond as the center, it’s clear the Warriors are still committed to playing small ball. They’ve mastered it, so I hope it will work next season, especially now that Klay is out, as he was inconsistent last season.

Buddy Hield will be taking the position of Klay Thompson and I am not underestimating the talents of Hield but there's always something lacking from that guy, it's the lack of attacking the paint so that he will be unpredictable. Well, he will be in the Warriors now and I don't think they will need that, catch and shoot will be his job and he better put some numbers in the scoreboard once the season starts.

The next two in the starting lineup will be the key for the Warriors. But, as I checked the ESPN website for the starting lineup, here is how it will go.
https://www.espn.com/nba/team/depth/_/name/gs/golden-state-warriors


I do like the 2nd line-up, with Melton out and Curry in.
Well, we all know how Coach Kerr could rotate the players even in the early first quarter so I don't think the first five will be playing the whole 1st quarter. I think they need to strengthen Wiggins on his offensive side, he is becoming inconsistent again like in his younger seasons.

[ultrloa]

Buddy Hield is looking crazy ripped in the images the Warriors released today. I think Golden State will be interesting to watch this year. I always wanted to see Hield paired with LeBron so he could have another opportunity to play with a great shooter, but Buddy and Steph will make an interesting combo as well. Buddy can shoot like Klay but he’s much faster. The Warriors are going to be doing some launching this year.

What I like about him is that he’s clutch, just like Curry, and could be a solid second option to take shots. With his high three-point shooting percentage, he fits well with the Warriors. With their announced starting lineup having Draymond as the center, it’s clear the Warriors are still committed to playing small ball. They’ve mastered it, so I hope it will work next season, especially now that Klay is out, as he was inconsistent last season.

Yeah, I think they will still continue to go small as it is very effective for them so I doubt that they will not change that. Maybe a chance in personnel like what we have seen, having Buddy and then Slow mo to be another big guy to set picks and then Wiggins and Kuminga as other option for them.

But it's hard to think Buddy to be a true replacement of Klay, he could be a upgrade or downgrade, we will only know once we get to see him working with Steve Kerr systems and if also the other new players can adapt very quick.

Maybe they are looking forward to see him contribute in rainbow area but they are also exploring on a possibility that Podziemski will be their replacement to Klay. They give him license to shoot in 3 pt area so that means they are looking forward for him to contribute and maybe can fill the space left by Klay in Warriors.

But I guess they already got what they want since they got good shooters in exchange plus a defensive player like Slo mo Anderson. With this current roster they have I think they have more better shot compare to their roster last season where everything seems like so unsure to reach far and we already see the result. But then again let see what will happen to Warriors and how far they possible reach this season.

[Fredomago]

Maybe they are looking forward to see him contribute in rainbow area but they are also exploring on a possibility that Podziemski will be their replacement to Klay. They give him license to shoot in 3 pt area so that means they are looking forward for him to contribute and maybe can fill the space left by Klay in Warriors.

But I guess they already got what they want since they got good shooters in exchange plus a defensive player like Slo mo Anderson. With this current roster they have I think they have more better shot compare to their roster last season where everything seems like so unsure to reach far and we already see the result. But then again let see what will happen to Warriors and how far they possible reach this season.

I agree to that, I think they are spending this break to blend and established chemistries between players, and with Steph and Green they can developed that same system and try to execute good plays. Like what you mentioned, maybe they bringing those guys to contribute outside and take shots if they are free or they've got that chance.

Hopefully they'll be able to maximize that trade and build that competitive squads as the West always full of competitions.

[blockman]

We sure do.
He's a good player and Indiana Pacers sure won this contract and as well as TJ, there's more for him and let's see how his value goes when he's done with his contract and Indiana Pacers is looking like a great team to wait for.
I've heard that Tyrese is recruiting everyone to go to the Pacers when they're on the Paris Olympics, cool guys. 

TJ is a player that just never seems to run out of energy, guy is all over the court going 100mph. I love that type of player, he is out there wearing down the defenders. Good to see him get paid and glad he is on my Pacers. We couldn't have spent better money IMO.

He'll be appreciated more with all of the seasons coming as long as he maintains that posture of his. The meta for NBA is changing, coming from big man having threes, to guys like him that seems to never run out of energy and always on the go, I'm sure that he'll go far with his NBA career and hopefully he'll get a chip although it's too early for him.

[Distinctin]

But it's hard to think Buddy to be a true replacement of Klay, he could be a upgrade or downgrade, we will only know once we get to see him working with Steve Kerr systems and if also the other new players can adapt very quick.

Buddy has been shifting between different teams, so he’s still looking for a team that fits him. If we compare Hield to Klay Thompson, I think Klay was better, but that was before his major injury. There’s a reason why he’s out of the Warriors now, despite his contributions to their past championships, and that’s because he’s not the same player anymore. So, this Warriors lineup is more of an experiment, but hopefully, it will work.

Hield’s best seasons were actually with the Kings, but he’s still a legit scorer, averaging double digits with 40% shooting from beyond the arc as his career average.

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/hieldbu01.html

[AHOYBRAUSE]

But it's hard to think Buddy to be a true replacement of Klay, he could be a upgrade or downgrade, we will only know once we get to see him working with Steve Kerr systems and if also the other new players can adapt very quick.

Buddy has been shifting between different teams, so he’s still looking for a team that fits him. If we compare Hield to Klay Thompson, I think Klay was better, but that was before his major injury. There’s a reason why he’s out of the Warriors now, despite his contributions to their past championships, and that’s because he’s not the same player anymore. So, this Warriors lineup is more of an experiment, but hopefully, it will work.

Hield’s best seasons were actually with the Kings, but he’s still a legit scorer, averaging double digits with 40% shooting from beyond the arc as his career average.

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/hieldbu01.html

He will of course not be a replacement of primo Klay, be 100% of current Klay. At least that's what I think. Today I saw a picture of BH and he looked super bulked up. Man they gave this man a lot of protein this summer, I'm telling ya.

Hopefully he will be a good addition to the roster, the GSW need every help they can get after missing out on so many players they were initially persuing.

[passwordnow]

I just saw this news that Evan Fournier probably have played his last games in the NBA last season. He's signing with Olympiacos, in Greece for three years. Maybe he might come back after this contract or if there's a team that will still take and sign him once his contract expires there.

Source: Evan Fournier signing with Olympiacos for the next three years

[xLays]

I think the Golden State Warriors will get to the playoffs this season because last season, they only reached the play-in tournament. The reason I believe the Warriors will make it this season is that Thompson was really the problem last season, I mean in short Thompson out to GSW equals Playoffs for Warriors this year. Thompson wasn't as consistent anymore, so I wouldn't be surprised if the Warriors didn't offer him anything good and let him go. As for Buddy Hield, I trust Steve Kerr to find a way to make it work, but of course team chemistry is also important. I just think that by letting go of Thompson, Warriors run will improve this season.

[FanEagle]

Buddy Hield looks a lot ripped, but the reality is that images never tell the full story, before the season we keep getting images but the reality is that most of the time it is not real and we need to wait until the season starts to see the real state of the players. Plus, when you gain a lot of muscle, it ruins your shooting motion, why do you think players like reggie miller, ray allen, steph curry, all all time great players look like they are skinny?

Curry is the most ripped out of them all, think about what that means for shooting. Have you seen too many three point shooters who are ripped? I can't remember any at all, it is not an easy motion when you are ripped. He could be good at defense this way though, which is something they need a lot and he is a decent shooter, even if he is worse, he won't be bad, he will be ok enough for them. So this should be a good period for them, they have what it takes to be in the playoffs, we will see how the season goes.

[OgNasty]

But it's hard to think Buddy to be a true replacement of Klay, he could be a upgrade or downgrade, we will only know once we get to see him working with Steve Kerr systems and if also the other new players can adapt very quick.

Buddy has been shifting between different teams, so he’s still looking for a team that fits him. If we compare Hield to Klay Thompson, I think Klay was better, but that was before his major injury. There’s a reason why he’s out of the Warriors now, despite his contributions to their past championships, and that’s because he’s not the same player anymore. So, this Warriors lineup is more of an experiment, but hopefully, it will work.

Hield’s best seasons were actually with the Kings, but he’s still a legit scorer, averaging double digits with 40% shooting from beyond the arc as his career average.

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/hieldbu01.html

He will of course not be a replacement of primo Klay, be 100% of current Klay. At least that's what I think. Today I saw a picture of BH and he looked super bulked up. Man they gave this man a lot of protein this summer, I'm telling ya.

Hopefully he will be a good addition to the roster, the GSW need every help they can get after missing out on so many players they were initially persuing.

Prime Klay was an elite shooter and defender, but he lacked athleticism that made him a liability at times. Buddy is an athlete and a premier shooter. I think he’s going to have a great season with Steph spreading the floor for him and will open up possibilities for offense that Klay couldn’t. After Klay’s injury he lost a step and his shot, so Buddy is a massive upgrade over the Klay that is playing today.