2026 NBA Season

[CLS63]

The Ringer has shared its updated list of top 100 players in NBA. Jokic is topping the list while SGA is right after. Doncic is ranked the 3rd in the list. Curry is the 6th even at the age of 37. What a player he still is really.

https://nbarankings.theringer.com/

Alperen Şengün is ranked the 12th in here. I think he deserves to be given a place in top 10 from now on. He is already in top 10 for All-Star recently. He has improved his game a lot comparing to last season. His only weakness could be related to his defense which can also get better in time.

[OgNasty]

The Lakers are close to a trade with the Kings to acquire Malik Monk. I think this would be a great pickup for them as a backup for Luka or AR at the point. Kings probably just letting him go to free up more shots for DeRozan.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

The Lakers are close to a trade with the Kings to acquire Malik Monk. I think this would be a great pickup for them as a backup for Luka or AR at the point. Kings probably just letting him go to free up more shots for DeRozan.

Monk would be a great addition for the Lakers. Normally in his career I always saw him as a whatever player, but this season he really had some great game where he scored at will. I wonder who Sacramento would get though since I don't think the lakers would send anyone good. Maybe the usual Dalton Knecht + whatever else, the rest won't make too much sense.

[terrific]

The Lakers are close to a trade with the Kings to acquire Malik Monk. I think this would be a great pickup for them as a backup for Luka or AR at the point. Kings probably just letting him go to free up more shots for DeRozan.

That is a good deal for the Lakers. And speaking of trade, I've just read if the Golden State Warriors are looking to trade Kuminga for a big man.
It's said that they need a big man just like how the Lakers have needed it before. I have just read it somewhere and not sure if it will happen.
But these trades when it comes from the Warriors, it's always been Kuminga that's being put in the line.

[tech30338]

The Lakers are close to a trade with the Kings to acquire Malik Monk. I think this would be a great pickup for them as a backup for Luka or AR at the point. Kings probably just letting him go to free up more shots for DeRozan.

That is a good deal for the Lakers. And speaking of trade, I've just read if the Golden State Warriors are looking to trade Kuminga for a big man.
It's said that they need a big man just like how the Lakers have needed it before. I have just read it somewhere and not sure if it will happen.
But these trades when it comes from the Warriors, it's always been Kuminga that's being put in the line.

They trade him before now they want him back, this team made bad decisions now they want the players they trade back , by making a a trade, it doesn't make any sense at all, what they need is a big man, they have lots of shooters in the team, monk is a good player, but he's not performing well in LA because of the system, don't ruin the guys career by wanting him back, he's now doing great in SAC, try to look for another big man, or a defender, for the team not another shooter, it will be a waste of asset.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

The Lakers are close to a trade with the Kings to acquire Malik Monk. I think this would be a great pickup for them as a backup for Luka or AR at the point. Kings probably just letting him go to free up more shots for DeRozan.

That is a good deal for the Lakers. And speaking of trade, I've just read if the Golden State Warriors are looking to trade Kuminga for a big man.
It's said that they need a big man just like how the Lakers have needed it before. I have just read it somewhere and not sure if it will happen.
But these trades when it comes from the Warriors, it's always been Kuminga that's being put in the line.

I also read that the Warriors is interested on Davis, so maybe Kuminga will be part of the package if ever the Warriors pursue AD. And it's true, Kuminga even before the start of the season, him and the Warriors have problems already regarding his contract.

So I wouldn't be surprised that he is not playing that much at all this season. Even Buddy Hield also fall out of the rotation of Steve Kerr because of how their rookie played in the last games or so. So again, Hield + Kuminga could be included if Warriors goes after AD or any other big player before the trade deadline.

[Oasisman]

The Lakers are close to a trade with the Kings to acquire Malik Monk. I think this would be a great pickup for them as a backup for Luka or AR at the point. Kings probably just letting him go to free up more shots for DeRozan.

I thought it was just some sort of a click bait. Malik probably is a good market, I'm wondering how would the Lakers deal with this, what pieces are they willing to give up? I hope they're not gonna trade away their defensive dogs, because that's what they needed, and that's what they're lacking right now.
Malik will be great addition to the 2nd unit along with Reaves and Vando. The Lakers seriously needs to consider Marcus Smart being at the starting line up.

[Fredomago]

The Lakers are close to a trade with the Kings to acquire Malik Monk. I think this would be a great pickup for them as a backup for Luka or AR at the point. Kings probably just letting him go to free up more shots for DeRozan.

I thought it was just some sort of a click bait. Malik probably is a good market, I'm wondering how would the Lakers deal with this, what pieces are they willing to give up? I hope they're not gonna trade away their defensive dogs, because that's what they needed, and that's what they're lacking right now.
Malik will be great addition to the 2nd unit along with Reaves and Vando. The Lakers seriously needs to consider Marcus Smart being at the starting line up.

I also notice that post from a social media but I was in that same impression, not sure if who's going to be traded as Lakers needs someone who can provide additional offensive threat if ever those core scorers are not available or having tough game, Monk is a good option but not sure if he's fit as they send them away before and now they are getting his service back, let see if how this proposal will be executed and who's going to be replaced.

[avp2306]

The Lakers are close to a trade with the Kings to acquire Malik Monk. I think this would be a great pickup for them as a backup for Luka or AR at the point. Kings probably just letting him go to free up more shots for DeRozan.

Monk would be a great addition for the Lakers. Normally in his career I always saw him as a whatever player, but this season he really had some great game where he scored at will. I wonder who Sacramento would get though since I don't think the lakers would send anyone good. Maybe the usual Dalton Knecht + whatever else, the rest won't make too much sense.

Monk is really a legit offensive machine and he's really a good addition on Lakers since they can make their second unit more stronger. But since Sacramento is putting him on trade block I guess they are just waiting for nice offer and get something more valuable that can also help their team.

Lakers can really use Dalton and few of their picks to make this trade happen, but the question if Sacramento will accept that since Dalton is somehow reputation is already been destroyed. Lakers don't have much to offer that's why I think this trade is just their wish and they cannot make this one to happen.

[ajanwalker]

Milwaukee ended Chicago's five-game winning streak, but the most memorable moment of the game was Giannis' dunk with two seconds left. Since Milwaukee had already secured the win, this move angered the Chicago players, and things became somewhat chaotic after the final whistle. Giannis' provocative actions are common, and this was another one. Chicago lost the game 103-112. Had they won, they would have had a six-game winning streak. Milwaukee wasn't a team they were going to lose to, but they lost nonetheless.

[Jostern]

The Lakers are close to a trade with the Kings to acquire Malik Monk. I think this would be a great pickup for them as a backup for Luka or AR at the point. Kings probably just letting him go to free up more shots for DeRozan.

That will be a grate addition for them, considering that they’ve not been playing very well in recent games, I really don’t know what is happening with LeBron James and Jr, they seems not to be at there best, well we have to see what happens in tomorrow game against the Kings and would Malik Monks be playing against his rumored new team.

Well let’s see what the plans is for kings and him as well, because looking at it in a different direction or perspective you will have to understand there must be a different reason why Kings are willing to let such a good player leave to your rivals, I wouldn’t really agree he is allowed to leave because they want to free up some spaces for DeRozan.

[Stavri]

Milwaukee ended Chicago's five-game winning streak, but the most memorable moment of the game was Giannis' dunk with two seconds left. Since Milwaukee had already secured the win, this move angered the Chicago players, and things became somewhat chaotic after the final whistle. Giannis' provocative actions are common, and this was another one. Chicago lost the game 103-112. Had they won, they would have had a six-game winning streak. Milwaukee wasn't a team they were going to lose to, but they lost nonetheless.

Giannis really showed his true colors in the final seconds of today's game against Bulls. That time Chicago players had already given up and stopped defending but he chose to drive hard to the rim for an unnecessary dunk. And after that chaos began. after sparking a heated confrontation he simply walked away leaving his teammates to defend him while acting as if he hadn't started the whole thing in the first place. Really shameful.

[tech30338]

Milwaukee ended Chicago's five-game winning streak, but the most memorable moment of the game was Giannis' dunk with two seconds left. Since Milwaukee had already secured the win, this move angered the Chicago players, and things became somewhat chaotic after the final whistle. Giannis' provocative actions are common, and this was another one. Chicago lost the game 103-112. Had they won, they would have had a six-game winning streak. Milwaukee wasn't a team they were going to lose to, but they lost nonetheless.

Giannis really showed his true colors in the final seconds of today's game against Bulls. That time Chicago players had already given up and stopped defending but he chose to drive hard to the rim for an unnecessary dunk. And after that chaos began. after sparking a heated confrontation he simply walked away leaving his teammates to defend him while acting as if he hadn't started the whole thing in the first place. Really shameful.

This unwritten rule thing, why would they stop player from scoring?
Why would you even give up you have been pay to play not give up the game, even if its 20 point lead, the people go there to watch you, if you wan't to win, you have to do your best so that other team won't score on you, if you don't want them to score why give up, for me this rule is useless.
You don't want them to score play defense.

[arwin100]

Milwaukee ended Chicago's five-game winning streak, but the most memorable moment of the game was Giannis' dunk with two seconds left. Since Milwaukee had already secured the win, this move angered the Chicago players, and things became somewhat chaotic after the final whistle. Giannis' provocative actions are common, and this was another one. Chicago lost the game 103-112. Had they won, they would have had a six-game winning streak. Milwaukee wasn't a team they were going to lose to, but they lost nonetheless.

Giannis really showed his true colors in the final seconds of today's game against Bulls. That time Chicago players had already given up and stopped defending but he chose to drive hard to the rim for an unnecessary dunk. And after that chaos began. after sparking a heated confrontation he simply walked away leaving his teammates to defend him while acting as if he hadn't started the whole thing in the first place. Really shameful.

This unwritten rule thing, why would they stop player from scoring?
Why would you even give up you have been pay to play not give up the game, even if its 20 point lead, the people go there to watch you, if you wan't to win, you have to do your best so that other team won't score on you, if you don't want them to score why give up, for me this rule is useless.
You don't want them to score play defense.

That's not the real essence of sportsmanship and they have that unwritten rules to show respect their opponents also to avoid any problem since usually losing team is frustrated with their current failures.

So if the player which I think Giannis know that there's something like that exist better he should not push to score more points. But unfortunately Giannis seems really like to stats pad since he usually do this.

That's why many criticize them doing those things and its crazy that he didn't learn from mistakes he have done before, It seems Giannis care more about his stats rather than respecting his opponent.

[Spack17]

This must be one of the easiest victories of the season for Rockets. They didn't face any competition from Cavaliers during the whole game.  

Rockets even didn't have Sengun because of calf injury. I wish him a speedy recovery! They still won by 17 points. The gap even reached 31 points earlier.

I love watching KD a lot recently. He has started to play like himself more. They need him to be like this to play big.

[Uhde]

This must be one of the easiest victories of the season for Rockets. They didn't face any competition from Cavaliers during the whole game.  

Rockets even didn't have Sengun because of calf injury. I wish him a speedy recovery! They still won by 17 points. The gap even reached 31 points earlier.

I love watching KD a lot recently. He has started to play like himself more. They need him to be like this to play big.

Cavs made a huge mistake by trying to guard KD one on one. If they wanted to break Houston’s rhythm they should’ve focused on cutting off KD’s passing lanes and making his looks a lot tougher. Also, the team’s shooting was unreal if they keep dropping 45% from beyond the arc, they aren't losing to anyone.Everyone’s just on edge because of the recent losses. A win streak is exactly what KD and the guys need to get the chemistry back on track.

[Pulsar77]

It was a bit weird to see Spurs losing to Jazz at home last night. By even a gap like 13 points... But I guess it was the signs of fatigue. They played 5 games in the last 8 days and won all of them anyway.

2 of them were even against Thunder you know. Finally they lost despite Wembanyama's bigger contribution to the score this time.

Castle was one of the worsts of his team, -30 on (+/-). 4 turnovers and 5 personal fouls.

[Stavri]

Milwaukee ended Chicago's five-game winning streak, but the most memorable moment of the game was Giannis' dunk with two seconds left. Since Milwaukee had already secured the win, this move angered the Chicago players, and things became somewhat chaotic after the final whistle. Giannis' provocative actions are common, and this was another one. Chicago lost the game 103-112. Had they won, they would have had a six-game winning streak. Milwaukee wasn't a team they were going to lose to, but they lost nonetheless.

Giannis really showed his true colors in the final seconds of today's game against Bulls. That time Chicago players had already given up and stopped defending but he chose to drive hard to the rim for an unnecessary dunk. And after that chaos began. after sparking a heated confrontation he simply walked away leaving his teammates to defend him while acting as if he hadn't started the whole thing in the first place. Really shameful.

This unwritten rule thing, why would they stop player from scoring?
Why would you even give up you have been pay to play not give up the game, even if its 20 point lead, the people go there to watch you, if you wan't to win, you have to do your best so that other team won't score on you, if you don't want them to score why give up, for me this rule is useless.
You don't want them to score play defense.

I don’t agree with you. There’s really no reason to rub it in once the game is over. it just shows you don't respect the other team. Plus, starting unnecessary fights and drama only hurts us in the end. It makes people question team's reputation in the league. I think that was totally unprofessional.

[Mr. Magkaisa]

The Lakers are close to a trade with the Kings to acquire Malik Monk. I think this would be a great pickup for them as a backup for Luka or AR at the point. Kings probably just letting him go to free up more shots for DeRozan.

That is a good deal for the Lakers. And speaking of trade, I've just read if the Golden State Warriors are looking to trade Kuminga for a big man.
It's said that they need a big man just like how the Lakers have needed it before. I have just read it somewhere and not sure if it will happen.
But these trades when it comes from the Warriors, it's always been Kuminga that's being put in the line.

I also read that the Warriors is interested on Davis, so maybe Kuminga will be part of the package if ever the Warriors pursue AD. And it's true, Kuminga even before the start of the season, him and the Warriors have problems already regarding his contract.

So I wouldn't be surprised that he is not playing that much at all this season. Even Buddy Hield also fall out of the rotation of Steve Kerr because of how their rookie played in the last games or so. So again, Hield + Kuminga could be included if Warriors goes after AD or any other big player before the trade deadline.

Warriors is that desperate to do the last dance with Steph ? The future of GSW is not good as they gave up so many your futures for their team.
I hope if they continue to push on this, AD will be healthy and can play well around. Its a  good line with  Curry, Butler, green and AD .

[Cointxz]

This unwritten rule thing, why would they stop player from scoring?
Why would you even give up you have been pay to play not give up the game, even if its 20 point lead, the people go there to watch you, if you wan't to win, you have to do your best so that other team won't score on you, if you don't want them to score why give up, for me this rule is useless.
You don't want them to score play defense.

I don’t agree with you. There’s really no reason to rub it in once the game is over. it just shows you don't respect the other team. Plus, starting unnecessary fights and drama only hurts us in the end. It makes people question team's reputation in the league. I think that was totally unprofessional.

It’s customary but not an official rules so we can’t control a situation like that on the game.

If this is a big deal to teams I believe they should just suggest to make this unwritten rules to become official. There’s always a player like to be a jerk whenever they have a chance to do that.

What players will do is based on their own decision making. I don’t like it too but there’s nothing to do to stop it unless it becomes official rules.