2027 NBA Season

[Mr Reporter]

Yeah, me too.

I don't actually feel the same energy anymore. Steph is getting old, and there's a chance injuries will happen again. They got Butler, but I am not really a fan of that dude. I know he is a playoff-caliber player, but when it comes to the Finals, he always chokes, and I am also not impressed with Buddy Hield. For my prediction, I am thinking they will be in the play-in tournament again, trying to get a playoff spot.

You are right, they need some young players who will step up their game. Maybe it's time to pass the baton. Sad, but true. They had their fun with lots of championships.

Hmm, I have to disagree about Jimmy, his is not a finals choker for sure, I mean his stats are very solid I would say.



But yeah, the GSW are getting old and kind of boring, that's no secret. They constantly miss out on getting the next star player on board and then settled for Jimmy, whoc of course is solid but looking at his age he is definitely not the guy to carry them into the next chapter.
But what can they do? Rebuild? I mean they have all their own draft picks and if they get rid of some players they can collect some more picks for sure. The problem is, I doubt they want to spend the finals years of Curry's reign in the bay rebuilding.

I most say that currently the Golden state warriors are indeed facing a critical juncture, with their cores players aging and potentially entering the twilight of their careers, Stephen curry's contacts and legacy are significant factors in their decisions making process, which considering their current roster and draft picks, i think worries are having there only draft picks, which be leveraged to acquire new talent, trading some of their current players could yield additional picks, allowing them to rebuild or reload with young players.

[Maslate]

NBACentral is reporting that the Sacramento Kings are trying everything they can to trade Malik Monk to make room for Russell Westbrook on the roster. While I like the idea of Russ on the Kings, I’m not sure at this point in his career that he’s better than Malik Monk. Hopefully Sacramento isn’t adding to their long list of mistakes with this one.

Why would they even do that? Westbrook is no longer consistent while Malik Monk has already proven himself even when he was listed as a 2nd unit. I remember some games where Monk carried the team to victory, he’s clutch. Once he’s back healthy again he’ll be a big help for the team.

But what’s happening with the Kings now? It feels like they’re just stacking up big names but still struggling.
Kinda looks like they’re turning into the old Bulls. 

[btc_angela]

NBACentral is reporting that the Sacramento Kings are trying everything they can to trade Malik Monk to make room for Russell Westbrook on the roster. While I like the idea of Russ on the Kings, I’m not sure at this point in his career that he’s better than Malik Monk. Hopefully Sacramento isn’t adding to their long list of mistakes with this one.

Westbrook is way past of his prime. I'd take Malik Monk over him, as he's a spot-up shooter and can create his own shots too. The only thing I can remember about Westbrook is his explosiveness; other than that, nothing else.
I also don't think he'll make any impact on the team at this point of his career. He's on the verge of retirement to be honest.

Monk is pretty explosive too. It seems like an odd switch but maybe Westbrook is cheaper? He’s definitely more well known so I guess it makes sense as a business decision. Westbrook would also be a good guy to have in the locker room. When the game is on the line though, I’d put the ball in Monk’s hands every single time.

Definitely Westbrook is cheap that Monk, and it's obvious that when they traded Fox, it's the end of the Kings core, so I'm not surprised that they are shopping Malik Monk and even if he is young and explosive, it doesn't matter for the Kings. They want to start fresh and rebuilding.

Although it might not include Westbrook in the rebuilding, but they still have DeRozan And Zach Lavine to lead them. And maybe just insert Westbrook from time to time to ignite the team as we all know that Westbrook is animated when he is on the floor. I think that's what Sacramento needed, trash talking there way against any opponent and not be too soft.

[Wapfika]

NBACentral is reporting that the Sacramento Kings are trying everything they can to trade Malik Monk to make room for Russell Westbrook on the roster. While I like the idea of Russ on the Kings, I’m not sure at this point in his career that he’s better than Malik Monk. Hopefully Sacramento isn’t adding to their long list of mistakes with this one.

Why would they even do that? Westbrook is no longer consistent while Malik Monk has already proven himself even when he was listed as a 2nd unit. I remember some games where Monk carried the team to victory, he’s clutch. Once he’s back healthy again he’ll be a big help for the team.

But what’s happening with the Kings now? It feels like they’re just stacking up big names but still struggling.
Kinda looks like they’re turning into the old Bulls. 

Exactly, Kings is kinda collecting those old all star for the sake of hype to look like they are stacked with star player.

Russ is still good as bench player due to his hustle play that can encourage their teammates to play more effort but I doubt he is more valuable or even worthy to be trade to Malik Monk that is contributing well for the Kings.

Tbh their change of focus from Fox to DeRozan is crazy considering DeRozan has on and off games most of the time.

[Fredomago]

NBACentral is reporting that the Sacramento Kings are trying everything they can to trade Malik Monk to make room for Russell Westbrook on the roster. While I like the idea of Russ on the Kings, I’m not sure at this point in his career that he’s better than Malik Monk. Hopefully Sacramento isn’t adding to their long list of mistakes with this one.

Why would they even do that? Westbrook is no longer consistent while Malik Monk has already proven himself even when he was listed as a 2nd unit. I remember some games where Monk carried the team to victory, he’s clutch. Once he’s back healthy again he’ll be a big help for the team.

But what’s happening with the Kings now? It feels like they’re just stacking up big names but still struggling.
Kinda looks like they’re turning into the old Bulls. 

It's going to be a tough road for this team, if they'll manage to send Monk away, after sending Fox to Spurs instead of keeping younger stars, with Lavine and DeRozan then adding WB, not sure if what will happen to this team, though still need to see them playing together and how the coaches will help to make them competitive as possible but personally they be better to risk getting a younger star and developed him as their main key for their future.

[avp2306]

NBACentral is reporting that the Sacramento Kings are trying everything they can to trade Malik Monk to make room for Russell Westbrook on the roster. While I like the idea of Russ on the Kings, I’m not sure at this point in his career that he’s better than Malik Monk. Hopefully Sacramento isn’t adding to their long list of mistakes with this one.

This is Malik Monk stats on 2024 - 2025 season.

17.2 pts ppg
5.6 apg
3.5 rpg
then played 65 games.

While Westbrook stats last season.

13.3 pts ppg
6.1 apg
4.9 rpg
then played 75 games

Both stats is solid numbers and we can say that they are somehow equal in stats. So provably that Kings is not losing when they trade Monk to other team since they have solid veteran all star replacement in presence of Westbrook.

But I also think their current roster is not enough to win a championship. Maybe they need to trade and get more solid players on their team.

[TravelMug]

NBACentral is reporting that the Sacramento Kings are trying everything they can to trade Malik Monk to make room for Russell Westbrook on the roster. While I like the idea of Russ on the Kings, I’m not sure at this point in his career that he’s better than Malik Monk. Hopefully Sacramento isn’t adding to their long list of mistakes with this one.

Why would they even do that? Westbrook is no longer consistent while Malik Monk has already proven himself even when he was listed as a 2nd unit. I remember some games where Monk carried the team to victory, he’s clutch. Once he’s back healthy again he’ll be a big help for the team.

But what’s happening with the Kings now? It feels like they’re just stacking up big names but still struggling.
Kinda looks like they’re turning into the old Bulls. 

It's going to be a tough road for this team, if they'll manage to send Monk away, after sending Fox to Spurs instead of keeping younger stars, with Lavine and DeRozan then adding WB, not sure if what will happen to this team, though still need to see them playing together and how the coaches will help to make them competitive as possible but personally they be better to risk getting a younger star and developed him as their main key for their future.

That is the thing though, they already have 2 superstars in Lavine and DeRozan, and that is why they are more willing to trade Monk, even at getting a old WB to help the team. It was really a surprised when they acquire Lavine from the Bulls to partner again with DeRozan, but I think two different franchise, so two different outcome as well. And it's really hard to see if Monk will be traded, but then again, when they send Fox away, it was sure a sign that they are moving into a new direction as Fox, Monk, Sabonis has a good chemistry but it's very though for them to go even in the second round because a lot of great teams that they have face in the West like the Warriors. So now they are uplifting the team and again, willing to trade Malik Monk.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1958865527230603398

Good news for Malik, and this could mean that he could still go back and play in the NBA. However, it looks like Detroit is no longer interested on his services. But still, I think there could be many teams that might have to get his service.

So let's see, plenty of time before the opening of a new season and any teams can absorb him right away.

[xzone]

NBACentral is reporting that the Sacramento Kings are trying everything they can to trade Malik Monk to make room for Russell Westbrook on the roster. While I like the idea of Russ on the Kings, I’m not sure at this point in his career that he’s better than Malik Monk. Hopefully Sacramento isn’t adding to their long list of mistakes with this one.

Why would they even do that? Westbrook is no longer consistent while Malik Monk has already proven himself even when he was listed as a 2nd unit. I remember some games where Monk carried the team to victory, he’s clutch. Once he’s back healthy again he’ll be a big help for the team.

But what’s happening with the Kings now? It feels like they’re just stacking up big names but still struggling.
Kinda looks like they’re turning into the old Bulls. 

Changing anything about the team for Westbrook doesn't make much sense to me. He's too old and not playing consistently anymore, and he shouldn't be the team's star player. It's truly incomprehensible why they're even bothering to make this trade.

If they want to be successful, they need to focus on young and talented players. It's very difficult to achieve success in the NBA within two seasons; they need to think of it as a long-term investment and develop a strategy accordingly

[bhadz]

https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1958865527230603398

Good news for Malik, and this could mean that he could still go back and play in the NBA. However, it looks like Detroit is no longer interested on his services. But still, I think there could be many teams that might have to get his service.

So let's see, plenty of time before the opening of a new season and any teams can absorb him right away.

Good for him for having that clearance to continue his career in the NBA. Because not all of those who have been involved with gambling and likely selling of games were able to come back. I remember Jontay Porter, the brother of MPJ, that has been caught and banned from the NBA after being proven guilty. While there might still some teams that are willing to take him on board. But I think that they're not willing to commit such high contract of him any longer. Maybe a year contract is likely but at a lower amount, maybe that's it. And it's a take it or leave it deal.

[Webetcoins]

It's going to be a tough road for this team, if they'll manage to send Monk away, after sending Fox to Spurs instead of keeping younger stars, with Lavine and DeRozan then adding WB, not sure if what will happen to this team, though still need to see them playing together and how the coaches will help to make them competitive as possible but personally they be better to risk getting a younger star and developed him as their main key for their future.

They are making a mistake. Losing all those young players is a wrong move and they shouldn't have done that. It is smart decision to make sure that they end up with younger players because the players they have right now are already "has been" level players.

They are going to end up with a lot of old players who will not do that great for them. Of course they are named players and of course they may end up selling more tickets that way because they would have marketing more than other teams, because of the names they have. But that doesn't mean we are going to see them win, they are not going to. They are tanking obviously, sending all these young players away, and getting veterans means they are going to not sign back, and have clear space, bad results, and high draft pick.

[OgNasty]

Lots of talk about LeBron James going to the Golden State Warriors today after a report went out that said the Warriors had tried multiple times to trade for LeBron last season...  Might we see LeBron sign with the Warriors in free agency next year?  I would think that would be the best way for him to try and win another championship rather than cripple the team he's joining with a trade.  However, if Kuminga was the trade piece along with some picks, I could see this actually happening this year.  Would be exciting...

[Fredomago]

It's going to be a tough road for this team, if they'll manage to send Monk away, after sending Fox to Spurs instead of keeping younger stars, with Lavine and DeRozan then adding WB, not sure if what will happen to this team, though still need to see them playing together and how the coaches will help to make them competitive as possible but personally they be better to risk getting a younger star and developed him as their main key for their future.

They are making a mistake. Losing all those young players is a wrong move and they shouldn't have done that. It is smart decision to make sure that they end up with younger players because the players they have right now are already "has been" level players.

They are going to end up with a lot of old players who will not do that great for them. Of course they are named players and of course they may end up selling more tickets that way because they would have marketing more than other teams, because of the names they have. But that doesn't mean we are going to see them win, they are not going to. They are tanking obviously, sending all these young players away, and getting veterans means they are going to not sign back, and have clear space, bad results, and high draft pick.

I see your point and since that NBA is business now that's also a possibility that the management is no longer after winning but after the possible impacts of players that they might acquire, maybe they think that bringing WB to their team may attract fans to buy tickets and their merchants, not sure though but competition wise, it's going to be a tough journey if they'll going to send another great player away.

[LogitechMouse]

Lots of talk about LeBron James going to the Golden State Warriors today after a report went out that said the Warriors had tried multiple times to trade for LeBron last season...  Might we see LeBron sign with the Warriors in free agency next year?  I would think that would be the best way for him to try and win another championship rather than cripple the team he's joining with a trade.  However, if Kuminga was the trade piece along with some picks, I could see this actually happening this year.  Would be exciting...

If Le-GM really wants to play with Curry in his "possible" final year next season, this can only be possible IF he's willing to accept Veteran minimum contract or at least a much lower 1-year contract that will not hurt the Warriors in terms of cap space.

We know that Le-GM already earned way more than any other NBA players, and if he wants to play with arguably the "Greatest Shooter of all time", he must accept a massive pay cut. If this happens next year, it's possible since he will be a free agent at that time, and as for Kuminga, let's forget about it for a moment because I already have a feeling that he will not get a $30-$35M contract this year, and he will be forced to accept much lower contracts just for him to play.

Do I see Le-GM playing for the Warriors? Not really, but I will not be surprised at all. We've seen him doing some hints just for him to go to the Headlines, and the most famous that I can remember is him using the Knicks' towel during an interview where many hinted that he might go and play there. I want him to be in the Warriors, but if I will be the one to pick, it would be best if he will play his final year in a team where it all started and that's Cleveland.

[Shinpako09]

Lots of talk about LeBron James going to the Golden State Warriors today after a report went out that said the Warriors had tried multiple times to trade for LeBron last season...  Might we see LeBron sign with the Warriors in free agency next year?  I would think that would be the best way for him to try and win another championship rather than cripple the team he's joining with a trade.  However, if Kuminga was the trade piece along with some picks, I could see this actually happening this year.  Would be exciting...

If this ever becomes true, believe me, ticket prices for every Warriors game will surely go up. But the thing is, are the Warriors really willing to pay more, also tax? Because I don’t believe LeBron would accept a $20–30M salary. He knows his worth and the impact he would bring if he ever played for the Warriors. For me, LeBron and Warriors fans are the most hyped and loudest of all. So it’s very unlikely he’d settle for that kind of offer. More realistically, it would be around $35–50M. Now, it all depends on the negotiation between both parties.

[Ziskinberg]

If this ever becomes true, believe me, ticket prices for every Warriors game will surely go up. But the thing is, are the Warriors really willing to pay more, also tax? Because I don’t believe LeBron would accept a $20–30M salary. He knows his worth and the impact he would bring if he ever played for the Warriors. For me, LeBron and Warriors fans are the most hyped and loudest of all. So it’s very unlikely he’d settle for that kind of offer. More realistically, it would be around $35–50M. Now, it all depends on the negotiation between both parties.

If LeBron leaves the Lakers, that would mean he’s chasing another championship. With the Warriors it’s possible, and in terms of salary I think he could accept less because what matters to him now is his legacy. As an individual player he already made history, all he needs now is more championships to be in the real GOAT conversation.

Right now it’s still Jordan, but if LeBron adds more rings, especially if he pairs up with star players to make it happen, then the debate between him and MJ about the GOAT title will get even stronger among fans.

[malcovi2]

If LeBron leaves the Lakers, that would mean he’s chasing another championship. With the Warriors it’s possible, and in terms of salary I think he could accept less because what matters to him now is his legacy.

What do you mean? Isn't it the reason they are having an issue with the lakers because Lebron doesnt want to get a reduce salary?

[el kaka22]

Both stats is solid numbers and we can say that they are somehow equal in stats. So provably that Kings is not losing when they trade Monk to other team since they have solid veteran all star replacement in presence of Westbrook.

But I also think their current roster is not enough to win a championship. Maybe they need to trade and get more solid players on their team.

I would say 4 points difference per game isn't just "similar", that is vastly different in this period because they are both not main guys and that means a role players added four points is a lot more. Efficiency is close to each other, that part is true, but I would say getting that kind of help is important.

On the other hand, westbrook is better when it comes to rebounding and assists, so he is a more well rounded player if they are looking for one. But the difference is that Westbrook is getting older, they can't get that many seasons out of him, this is a short term profit even if Westbrook was better, and he is not even that better. So you are giving away a slightly better player that you can play for 10+ years, in exchange of a player who you can get slightly worse for 3 years. That makes no sense, maybe financial reasons?

[btc_angela]

Lots of talk about LeBron James going to the Golden State Warriors today after a report went out that said the Warriors had tried multiple times to trade for LeBron last season...  Might we see LeBron sign with the Warriors in free agency next year?  I would think that would be the best way for him to try and win another championship rather than cripple the team he's joining with a trade.  However, if Kuminga was the trade piece along with some picks, I could see this actually happening this year.  Would be exciting...

Kuminga though might not be enough as a trade piece, it might have involved future picks and other young talents of the Warriors to get Lebron James. Just look at how KD trade goes, it involves a lot of teams and if I'm not mistaken, there are also a lot of players involved.

So I'm seeing the same scenario for Lebron, but that is if Curry could still he healthy as he is the key for Lebron to move to the Warriors. Forget about Draymond, so it will be a big task and a hard negotiation to go around.

[avp2306]

Lots of talk about LeBron James going to the Golden State Warriors today after a report went out that said the Warriors had tried multiple times to trade for LeBron last season...  Might we see LeBron sign with the Warriors in free agency next year?  I would think that would be the best way for him to try and win another championship rather than cripple the team he's joining with a trade.  However, if Kuminga was the trade piece along with some picks, I could see this actually happening this year.  Would be exciting...

Kuminga though might not be enough as a trade piece, it might have involved future picks and other young talents of the Warriors to get Lebron James. Just look at how KD trade goes, it involves a lot of teams and if I'm not mistaken, there are also a lot of players involved.

So I'm seeing the same scenario for Lebron, but that is if Curry could still he healthy as he is the key for Lebron to move to the Warriors. Forget about Draymond, so it will be a big task and a hard negotiation to go around.

Not enough if we talk about Lebron to be added on their team. Warriors needs more since for sure Lakers won't let go Lebron just for nothing. Maybe there's one of there stars like Butler or Green will be added on package so they make let this trade to happen.

But I doubt that this trade rumor would really happen knowing that there are so many technicalities before this can come up with successful deal.

Many say that Lebron should go on Cavs for his farewell tour and I think this is ideal, but the question is does Cavs will allow it? So let's see what will be the next for Lebron since it seems that everything is unpredictable towards on which team he want to go.