2025 NBA Season

[Joca97]

It is funny that the season isn't even over yet and I'm already hearing tons of rumors about the Lakers and their roster.  Mark Williams, Ben Simmons, Andrew Wiggins, Chris Paul...  The list just keeps going on and on.  Pretty typical I guess, but this time is seems different.  it feels like this really is the last dance for LeBron.  I could maybe see him trying to play with a random team to be Bryce's teammate next year, but as far as competing for a chip, I think this is The King's last shot in 2026.  Lakers better make it count.

I dont know if its his last season maybe it is. Still i think he can go for one or two more years but Lakers need a roster and they need young players that can run and that are good. Last season the problem was that they didnt have a roster and only starting five were playing always and thats why they lost early in the playoffs

[MK-74]

A total of one or two games left. What we are considering how things change at the moment would be betting on the game based on how the next game goes. We can't really make a simple decision because both of them look quite good and there are absolutely no more speculation or guesses to be made because anything could happen.

Pacers looked better to me, and I still hope that they can have two more wins and when they do which would be a lot better for sure. However, what we are seeing at the moment is OKC playing better recently, so it is not looking further into this. We have to get a lot better results and for that reason we will not be able to make a decision. OKC wasn't in my book to be here, neither Pacers, and that is why things are changing.

I think there is one last game left, I think Thunder will win Game 6 and become champions.
Pacers unfortunately look weaker than Thunder. I think Thunder will win the championship in Indiana and return home.
This game may be our last bets for NBA.

Also Tyrese Haliburton was injured in the last game, let's see how he plays in this game.

[Fredomago]

It was a really solid performance by Thunder side. Just as I waited for they managed to get ahead in the series finally. Jalen Williams and Shai both were incredible. 71 points combined is really insane. Sometimes Jalen is doing this extra work really nicely.

I didn't like Haliburton at all. He was like lost on the court. He couldn't do anything in a 34 minutes of play. I will hope for him to pull himself together. Because I'm rooting for Pacers in Game 6 to watch a 7-game series. 

OKC looked like the team that will win it all since the playoffs started and now they are picking up tempo,only one more game away from winning it all. Pacers made a couple of surprises since the start of playoffs but i dont think they can turn around 3-2 currently. Just not enough fire power from them. Haliburton will need to step up in next game.

Yeah, They are the favorite but Pacers comes up with strong and upset them twice though OKC is a game away from winning the title it's Pacers that needed to step up not just Hali but everyone needs to step up to win and force the series to a do-or-die game 7, else OKC will take it and win the title in their home crowd, it's interesting since Pacers are doing good as they've managed to winning game inside OKC's homecourt they just need another one to keep their chance alive in winning the title.

IF Pacers wants a Game 7, or get the NBA championship, Haliburton should step-up! Hali can't keep thos performance. The indiana is going great but they are missing nthe performance from their Superstar.
IF and only IF, Pacers gets the Chips, I doubt that Hali will get the FMVP. It should be Siakam all the way with a great performance  in each game of the series.

I agree to that mate, if Pacers will win these series same with what happened during the conference finals where Siakam received that MVP recognitions, he's still the one that have consistent performances, though winning a chip still important and Hali needs to comes up strong for them to force these series to another game and try their best upsetting OKC at home.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

After 46 yours of owning the team the Buss family has decided to sell their majority share of the Lakers. The new owner will be the guy that already owns the LA Dodgers.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45539931/buss-family-agrees-sell-lakers-mark-walter-sources-say

I think it was just a matter of time this would happen. The franchise has such a high evaluation, everybody would think about taking this money. Supposedly Jeanie Buss will stay the "team's governor" in the foreseeable future.

[Mr. Magkaisa]

After 46 yours of owning the team the Buss family has decided to sell their majority share of the Lakers. The new owner will be the guy that already owns the LA Dodgers.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45539931/buss-family-agrees-sell-lakers-mark-walter-sources-say

I think it was just a matter of time this would happen. The franchise has such a high evaluation, everybody would think about taking this money. Supposedly Jeanie Buss will stay the "team's governor" in the foreseeable future.

10 Billion USD evaluation for the Lakers, IT is one of the best time to sell because of Luka and King still in the team. Same move that what the previous owner of Dallas did.
I think, many teams will do  the same in the nearest future. selling your shares but you still have the say on the franchise.

Looking forward for the Lakers roster this coming season.

[OgNasty]

After 46 yours of owning the team the Buss family has decided to sell their majority share of the Lakers. The new owner will be the guy that already owns the LA Dodgers.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45539931/buss-family-agrees-sell-lakers-mark-walter-sources-say

I think it was just a matter of time this would happen. The franchise has such a high evaluation, everybody would think about taking this money. Supposedly Jeanie Buss will stay the "team's governor" in the foreseeable future.

10 Billion USD evaluation for the Lakers, IT is one of the best time to sell because of Luka and King still in the team. Same move that what the previous owner of Dallas did.
I think, many teams will do  the same in the nearest future. selling your shares but you still have the say on the franchise.

Looking forward for the Lakers roster this coming season.

WOW. 10 Billion is crazy. The valuations of NbA teams has gone absolutely nuts in the last 20 years. Looks like I’ll never be able to afford the Sacramento Kings. I guess I should’ve held onto my coins.

The Lakers are in the final year of a dynasty, so Jeanie got out at the right time. Congrats to the Buss family.

[avp2306]

After 46 yours of owning the team the Buss family has decided to sell their majority share of the Lakers. The new owner will be the guy that already owns the LA Dodgers.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45539931/buss-family-agrees-sell-lakers-mark-walter-sources-say

I think it was just a matter of time this would happen. The franchise has such a high evaluation, everybody would think about taking this money. Supposedly Jeanie Buss will stay the "team's governor" in the foreseeable future.

10 Billion USD evaluation for the Lakers, IT is one of the best time to sell because of Luka and King still in the team. Same move that what the previous owner of Dallas did.
I think, many teams will do  the same in the nearest future. selling your shares but you still have the say on the franchise.

Looking forward for the Lakers roster this coming season.

WOW. 10 Billion is crazy. The valuations of NbA teams has gone absolutely nuts in the last 20 years. Looks like I’ll never be able to afford the Sacramento Kings. I guess I should’ve held onto my coins.

The Lakers are in the final year of a dynasty, so Jeanie got out at the right time. Congrats to the Buss family.

Buy and HODL Bitcoin if Bitcoin reach at $1m per coins then maybe you can afford Sacramento Kings

But kidding aside, Lakers deserve that value since there historical success tell everything plus they got 17 championship which is a lot that's the reason Lakers franchise is so expensive.

Also Lakers is global icon and the new owner could take advantage on its popularity to gain more money from the franchise.

This is also good deal from Buss family since somehow they manage to retain their position and still the governor of Lakers.

[Dave1]

After 46 yours of owning the team the Buss family has decided to sell their majority share of the Lakers. The new owner will be the guy that already owns the LA Dodgers.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45539931/buss-family-agrees-sell-lakers-mark-walter-sources-say

I think it was just a matter of time this would happen. The franchise has such a high evaluation, everybody would think about taking this money. Supposedly Jeanie Buss will stay the "team's governor" in the foreseeable future.

How time goes by, still remember watching the Lakers when they won the championship in the 80's with Jeanie's father. Now, she takes over and still continue to lead the Lakers in the Kobe and Shaq era till the last championship with Lebron in the bubble.

I guess it was about time that the Buss relinquished the majority of the Lakers. And it looks like the Lakers will still be in the good hands as the new majority owner has another team in the city. So congrats to him and the legacy that they left as owners of the Lakers will be cherished by fans.

[Russlenat]

This is bad news for Pacers fans.

Rick Carlisle says Tyrese Haliburton a game-time decision for Pacers in Game 6 vs Thunder

It looks like there’s a strong possibility he won’t be able to play in Game 6, arguably the most important game for the Pacers and yet he might be out. With that, I seriously doubt they’ll be able to extend the series. As much as I want to back them to win, I’m giving up if Haliburton doesn’t suit up for Game 6.

[dwyane36]

WOW. 10 Billion is crazy. The valuations of NbA teams has gone absolutely nuts in the last 20 years. Looks like I’ll never be able to afford the Sacramento Kings. I guess I should’ve held onto my coins.

The Lakers are in the final year of a dynasty, so Jeanie got out at the right time. Congrats to the Buss family.

First, I would think $10 billion is way overpriced for an NBA club, even if we are talking about the Lakers. But then I came across the information that now the average cost of NBA clubs is $4,6 billion. By the way, 25 years ago, you could own an NBA club for $300-400 million.

[Fredomago]

After 46 yours of owning the team the Buss family has decided to sell their majority share of the Lakers. The new owner will be the guy that already owns the LA Dodgers.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45539931/buss-family-agrees-sell-lakers-mark-walter-sources-say

I think it was just a matter of time this would happen. The franchise has such a high evaluation, everybody would think about taking this money. Supposedly Jeanie Buss will stay the "team's governor" in the foreseeable future.

How time goes by, still remember watching the Lakers when they won the championship in the 80's with Jeanie's father. Now, she takes over and still continue to lead the Lakers in the Kobe and Shaq era till the last championship with Lebron in the bubble.

I guess it was about time that the Buss relinquished the majority of the Lakers. And it looks like the Lakers will still be in the good hands as the new majority owner has another team in the city. So congrats to him and the legacy that they left as owners of the Lakers will be cherished by fans.

After that long years they've decided to cashout decent amount of profits, for me it's a timely manner that the Buss family let go the majority of their shares, they can venture to new businesses using that profits from taking care of the company. Let see if how the new management will work with the team and how they'll be able to push seeking for another title next season.

This is bad news for Pacers fans.

Rick Carlisle says Tyrese Haliburton a game-time decision for Pacers in Game 6 vs Thunder

It looks like there’s a strong possibility he won’t be able to play in Game 6, arguably the most important game for the Pacers and yet he might be out. With that, I seriously doubt they’ll be able to extend the series. As much as I want to back them to win, I’m giving up if Haliburton doesn’t suit up for Game 6.

It's a tough call for Rick Carlisle knowing the value of Hali for the team, though it's also a concern for Hali's future if in terms of capabilities the management will risk him, let see if what will the decision if he'll be playing with limited minutes or he'll be bench and let his teammates play and take care of the business.

[Eternad]

WOW. 10 Billion is crazy. The valuations of NbA teams has gone absolutely nuts in the last 20 years. Looks like I’ll never be able to afford the Sacramento Kings. I guess I should’ve held onto my coins.

The Lakers are in the final year of a dynasty, so Jeanie got out at the right time. Congrats to the Buss family.

First, I would think $10 billion is way overpriced for an NBA club, even if we are talking about the Lakers. But then I came across the information that now the average cost of NBA clubs is $4,6 billion. By the way, 25 years ago, you could own an NBA club for $300-400 million.

There’s already a lot of money now on the league due to social media exposure which makes the sports in spotlight globally.

The salary of each player is also increasing so it’s not surprising that value of each NBA club will fluctuate on insane level after 25 years. The popularity of basketball rapidly increased all over the world that even EU and other region are already importing NBA players to boost their team while in the past they don’t care much about basketball since they focus on football.

[Shinpako09]

This is bad news for Pacers fans.

Rick Carlisle says Tyrese Haliburton a game-time decision for Pacers in Game 6 vs Thunder

It looks like there’s a strong possibility he won’t be able to play in Game 6, arguably the most important game for the Pacers and yet he might be out. With that, I seriously doubt they’ll be able to extend the series. As much as I want to back them to win, I’m giving up if Haliburton doesn’t suit up for Game 6.

Haliburton still wants to play, but if the management decides otherwise, he can’t do anything about it and will just have to watch from the sidelines. Although he didn’t score much just like Siakam, his presence and playmaking still make a difference. Not to mention, he’s the one taking clutch shots. But if he forces himself to play through his injury, I don’t think he can deliver what Indiana needs and worse, it could negatively affect their overall play. With Haliburton’s condition, I think their chances of getting the ring have become slimmer.

[Wapfika]

This is bad news for Pacers fans.

Rick Carlisle says Tyrese Haliburton a game-time decision for Pacers in Game 6 vs Thunder

It looks like there’s a strong possibility he won’t be able to play in Game 6, arguably the most important game for the Pacers and yet he might be out. With that, I seriously doubt they’ll be able to extend the series. As much as I want to back them to win, I’m giving up if Haliburton doesn’t suit up for Game 6.

Haliburton still wants to play, but if the management decides otherwise, he can’t do anything about it and will just have to watch from the sidelines. Although he didn’t score much just like Siakam, his presence and playmaking still make a difference. Not to mention, he’s the one taking clutch shots. But if he forces himself to play through his injury, I don’t think he can deliver what Indiana needs and worse, it could negatively affect their overall play. With Haliburton’s condition, I think their chances of getting the ring have become slimmer.

He draw the main defense of the OKC so his presence alone is already a big help for Siakam and other player play aggressively.

He is the main reason why Pacers is winning most of their match aside from his clutch 3 points he is always productive on last quarter which is crucial on all their comeback game.

I doubt anyone on Pacers can replace his role as the best closer on last quarter of the game.

[OgNasty]

The last game of the NBA season is potentially upon us.  If the Indiana Pacers can't fend off the Oklahoma City Thunder for another game then tonight is it.  Sad to see it, but honestly for me it ended when the Timberwolves and the Knicks lost.  I hope we see a little more star power next season, but I have a feeling we're witnessing a changing of the guard and the stars we've been watching for 15 years are about to take a backseat to a bunch of young no names.  Makes you wonder who the next LeBron, KD, & Steph will be.

[ajanwalker]

The NBA finals may end tomorrow. OKC is leading the series 3-2. I don't know how true it is, but I read a story on Twitter that Indiana will be playing tomorrow's game without Haliburton. Haliburton is in a very mediocre performance, but even if he starts the game without Haliburton, Indiana will definitely want to use him in the coming minutes. Tomorrow is a must-win game for Indiana, and I think Indiana will win this game and take the series to the last game.

[el kaka22]

Owner of LA Dodgers, LA sparkes, Cadillac f1 team that is joining in 2026, and Chelsea. That is a hefty list and adding Lakers to that is also a great addition without a team. These teams rarely ever lose valuation, in years like covid maybe, but in most cases teams increase in value over time and make for a great investment.

Like how Mark Cuban, the most famous one, spent less than 300 million to get Dallas, and then sold it for 3.5+ billion dollars later on. So that is proof that it is not a bad investment at all. I am not saying that is the best one by far, of course there could be better ones, there ARE better ones, but this one is a fun business, while also making some good money from it at the same time as well.

[EFS]

Wow, the sale of the Lakers is major news. At first $10 billion sounds like a very high number but considering inflation, the value of the dollar and the growing sports industry, these numbers start to make sense. The Lakers are one of the few NBA franchises almost guaranteed to be profitable. When you think about the Celtics being sold for $6.1 billion just two months ago, the difference between the two is remarkable.

[Oasisman]

The NBA finals may end tomorrow. OKC is leading the series 3-2. I don't know how true it is, but I read a story on Twitter that Indiana will be playing tomorrow's game without Haliburton. Haliburton is in a very mediocre performance, but even if he starts the game without Haliburton, Indiana will definitely want to use him in the coming minutes. Tomorrow is a must-win game for Indiana, and I think Indiana will win this game and take the series to the last game.

It was reported that he has a strained right calf and that he's questionable for game 6. However, There's also a report that he may push through even if he's not 100% healthy. I think any player who will have the chance to win it all after a 25 year franchise drought without making to the finals.
I personally think, with or without Hali, the OKC might going to end the series in game 6. Hali played terribly in game 5. I'm not sure if it's because the injury was already there early in the game or it's was just an awful night for him. Now that he's injured, I don't think he can contribute that much.
Honestly, the Pacers are in a really really bad situation right now.

[terrific]

Wow, the sale of the Lakers is major news. At first $10 billion sounds like a very high number but considering inflation, the value of the dollar and the growing sports industry, these numbers start to make sense. The Lakers are one of the few NBA franchises almost guaranteed to be profitable. When you think about the Celtics being sold for $6.1 billion just two months ago, the difference between the two is remarkable.

That is right, it's written now in the history that this is the most expensive sale of a sports franchise.
Good for both former owner Buss and the new owner, Mark Walter.
We might see some acquisitions from other sports too that their franchises are going to get sold for a higher price. This is where it is going and if the teams like Celtics and the others will surely become more valuable in the next years.