2026 NBA Season

[Yaunfitda]

LeBron was brought to tears by his tribute video in his return to Cleveland. Bronny also went 3-3 with 8 points and a highlight steal/dunk. I actually think there is a possibility LeBron ends up playing for the Cavs one last time, maybe even this season. Seems like the Lakers are ready to move on from his era.

That will be interesting if he is traded in the deadline this might shake the east standings and the playoffs for sure lebron will be a monster in the east, with the current lineup for sure lebron can still bring them once again, that is if things goes right.
But that is 50/50 the lakers would look bad trading the star who gave the a ring, it would look also bad to the players that after he had done, but what ever happens its just business and for sure lebron will not feel bad about it besides he is already on his way out nothings gonna change that, but one more run with his first team in the league reaching finals would be an epic ending.

That's one critique though as far as Lebron's being the GOAT as he constantly moving from teams to teams and joining super teams to win titles. In any case, I would agree that this is just business for him, hate to say this but no more loyalty for this players in this era. Now, it's Giannis turn to move on to another team as he is no longer happy with the Bucks franchise. For Lebron, there has been noise like him going to GSW or then going back to his city of Cleveland and maybe stay there for his final years in the NBA. In the game though against the Cavs, they've lost by a big 30 points. There where scar moments when Luka twisted his ankle and Lebron too.

[fullfitlarry]

Dalton Knecht has reportedly demanded a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers front office. I don’t blame him. They’ve given up on him and have been trying to trade him. They just can’t get anything back. I guess now they’ll dump him and try to get something they can trade.

That's funny though to hear that Dalton is demanding for a trade. Yes, for sure he might be frustrated on the playing time that he got, but perhaps it's better to stay to the team that give him the breaks for now.

And I'm not sure if there are teams that are willing to get him for the quality of plays he shows. Catch and shoot three's wherein most of the teams have that kind of type of players. He is not a good defender, so that's a liability. But we will see, what opportunity lies ahead for him to other teams.

[rbynxx]

LeBron was brought to tears by his tribute video in his return to Cleveland. Bronny also went 3-3 with 8 points and a highlight steal/dunk. I actually think there is a possibility LeBron ends up playing for the Cavs one last time, maybe even this season. Seems like the Lakers are ready to move on from his era.

That will be interesting if he is traded in the deadline this might shake the east standings and the playoffs for sure lebron will be a monster in the east, with the current lineup for sure lebron can still bring them once again, that is if things goes right.
But that is 50/50 the lakers would look bad trading the star who gave the a ring, it would look also bad to the players that after he had done, but what ever happens its just business and for sure lebron will not feel bad about it besides he is already on his way out nothings gonna change that, but one more run with his first team in the league reaching finals would be an epic ending.

That's one critique though as far as Lebron's being the GOAT as he constantly moving from teams to teams and joining super teams to win titles. In any case, I would agree that this is just business for him, hate to say this but no more loyalty for this players in this era. Now, it's Giannis turn to move on to another team as he is no longer happy with the Bucks franchise. For Lebron, there has been noise like him going to GSW or then going back to his city of Cleveland and maybe stay there for his final years in the NBA. In the game though against the Cavs, they've lost by a big 30 points. There where scar moments when Luka twisted his ankle and Lebron too.

Speaking of Giannis he'll probably will not play anymore as he has requested a trade already and for me I guess he'd be fit to Miami or New York in the East and probably the rumor that Mikal and KAT will be traded was the hint that Giannis will land there. Well, we might see some shockers again before the trade deadline and I will not be surprise on the packages if Giannis land to a team.

[Mr. Magkaisa]

LeBron was brought to tears by his tribute video in his return to Cleveland. Bronny also went 3-3 with 8 points and a highlight steal/dunk. I actually think there is a possibility LeBron ends up playing for the Cavs one last time, maybe even this season. Seems like the Lakers are ready to move on from his era.

That will be interesting if he is traded in the deadline this might shake the east standings and the playoffs for sure lebron will be a monster in the east, with the current lineup for sure lebron can still bring them once again, that is if things goes right.
But that is 50/50 the lakers would look bad trading the star who gave the a ring, it would look also bad to the players that after he had done, but what ever happens its just business and for sure lebron will not feel bad about it besides he is already on his way out nothings gonna change that, but one more run with his first team in the league reaching finals would be an epic ending.

That's one critique though as far as Lebron's being the GOAT as he constantly moving from teams to teams and joining super teams to win titles. In any case, I would agree that this is just business for him, hate to say this but no more loyalty for this players in this era. Now, it's Giannis turn to move on to another team as he is no longer happy with the Bucks franchise. For Lebron, there has been noise like him going to GSW or then going back to his city of Cleveland and maybe stay there for his final years in the NBA. In the game though against the Cavs, they've lost by a big 30 points. There where scar moments when Luka twisted his ankle and Lebron too.

Lebron might move to anohter team, and yes GSW or CAVS, but for me , it is time to get anohter ring with the Cavs as an exit also. He can go with GSW and make possible the curryKing champs.
There is no Loyalty now, it should be business as usual. Look on one of a superstar player that a team traded, he was s o loyal on that team and yet?

[OgNasty]

This is a brutal clip of Kevin Durant being locked down by the Spurs during Houston’s loss tonight. The Rockets seem to be falling apart. They need to get a ball handler before the trade deadline.

https://x.com/haterreport_/status/2016738755818754179

[arwin100]

This is a brutal clip of Kevin Durant being locked down by the Spurs during Houston’s loss tonight. The Rockets seem to be falling apart. They need to get a ball handler before the trade deadline.

https://x.com/haterreport_/status/2016738755818754179

Looking at the clip it really seems like Rockets really need a ball handler that can able to rotate the ball for them. Because as we can see in that sequence its like Rockets is really struggling spreading on the floor. That locked down happen is a symptoms that they need something to help their team to win.

They are relying to much on isolation then hope for something miracles to happen and that has been taken advantage by their opponent that's why they are losing. If they are not still planning to add a legitimate ball handler or a floor general, I guess we can see more same situation like this will happen to them.

[Stavri]

This is a brutal clip of Kevin Durant being locked down by the Spurs during Houston’s loss tonight. The Rockets seem to be falling apart. They need to get a ball handler before the trade deadline.

https://x.com/haterreport_/status/2016738755818754179

Yeah, they seriously made KD look helpless in last night's game. But that doesn't change the fact that he’s one of the greatest scorers ever and totally unstoppable from the mid range. The guy is obsessed. i’m telling you, if he wanted to he could’ve ended his career as the all time leading scorer but he’s so fixated on efficiency and not forcing the game that he clearly values it over every other stat in basketball. I honestly don’t get why he doesn't get hyped up as much as LeBron, even though he's still playing at this level at 37 years old.

[EFS]

If Durant could play for a few more years, I think he and Alperen would have won a championship together. But he's getting on in years, I don't know how much longer he'll play. Maybe he'll perform at a high level next season and they can achieve something in the playoffs.

They've really become a great duo, I enjoy watching them. Both of them can play the post as effectively as big men, but despite that, they can still provide excellent assists. If Durant had played with Alpi like he did a few years ago, we could have placed them among the best duos in the world

KD is no longer in his prime. On the other hand, Alpi is on the rise like the other young players on the team. If they are going to win something, they need to do it either this season or next season. They need a healthy VanVleet or another PG. Right now, every other piece is good but the lack of a guard on the team is obvious. This team can put on a good play-off performance, but without a good PG, reaching the Finals is very difficult.
The Spurs locked them down in the 4th quarter last night. There are still the Thunder and the Nuggets ahead, things are tough in the West.

[ajanwalker]

Houston started the game well. They built a good lead in the first quarter. San Antonio closed the gap a bit in the second quarter, but Houston finished the first half leading 62-54.
Houston continued to play well in the third quarter, but had a disastrous performance in the final quarter.
They only scored 13 points in total in the last quarter. They lost the game 99-111.
Wemby dominated both Alperen and Durant.
Although Alperen had a double-double, it couldn't prevent the loss.

This season, Houston can't win against stronger teams. I don't think they have a chance of winning the championship.

[Fredomago]

The Milwaukee Bucks may be trading Giannis. That's contrary to what they said before about acquiring more players to surround Giannis.

Yeah, that was the plan, but it looks like they don’t see it working anymore so changes had to be made. Giannis also doesn’t seem happy at this point, so a trade feels inevitable, but at least he was able to give them one championship before things reached this stage. He’s still in his prime, so his value on the market is huge, and if the Bucks do move him they should get players and assets that can really help the team. Feels like it’s rebuild time now.

The relationship seems no longer mutual, and same to what you observe while Giannis still have good value team who's interested to get him will definitely offer decently, a good and star quality player together with future or upcoming draft rights or whatever that will be fit for the Bucks that they'll be getting interest to send Giannis to that team, we will for sure see movements if ever that there's really a negotiation that will take place.

[Stavri]

The Milwaukee Bucks may be trading Giannis. That's contrary to what they said before about acquiring more players to surround Giannis.

Yeah, that was the plan, but it looks like they don’t see it working anymore so changes had to be made. Giannis also doesn’t seem happy at this point, so a trade feels inevitable, but at least he was able to give them one championship before things reached this stage. He’s still in his prime, so his value on the market is huge, and if the Bucks do move him they should get players and assets that can really help the team. Feels like it’s rebuild time now.

The relationship seems no longer mutual, and same to what you observe while Giannis still have good value team who's interested to get him will definitely offer decently, a good and star quality player together with future or upcoming draft rights or whatever that will be fit for the Bucks that they'll be getting interest to send Giannis to that team, we will for sure see movements if ever that there's really a negotiation that will take place.

Giannis officially asked the Bucks for a trade and now Milwaukee is listening to offers. I think it’s the end of an era for the Bucks. I don't know if they can ever find a player like him and keep him for this long again. Right now, Golden State is the most desperate team in the NBA for a big move. Everyone knows how much Giannis loves Curry and how happy he would be to play with him. Honestly, their playing styles would complete each other perfectly.

[Shinpako09]

If Durant could play for a few more years, I think he and Alperen would have won a championship together. But he's getting on in years, I don't know how much longer he'll play. Maybe he'll perform at a high level next season and they can achieve something in the playoffs.

They've really become a great duo, I enjoy watching them. Both of them can play the post as effectively as big men, but despite that, they can still provide excellent assists. If Durant had played with Alpi like he did a few years ago, we could have placed them among the best duos in the world

KD is no longer in his prime. On the other hand, Alpi is on the rise like the other young players on the team. If they are going to win something, they need to do it either this season or next season. They need a healthy VanVleet or another PG. Right now, every other piece is good but the lack of a guard on the team is obvious. This team can put on a good play-off performance, but without a good PG, reaching the Finals is very difficult.
The Spurs locked them down in the 4th quarter last night. There are still the Thunder and the Nuggets ahead, things are tough in the West.

For real, it’s tougher in the West. KD and Sengun aren’t enough for the Rockets to reach the Finals. Not to mention, Sengun needs to be more consistent on offense. If only he were anywhere near as good as KD offensively, that would make them a real threat in the West. Now even Adams is out for the rest of the season. What makes it even harder is that if Giannis ends up in the West, the competition there will become even tougher.

[Maslate]

For real, it’s tougher in the West. KD and Sengun aren’t enough for the Rockets to reach the Finals. Not to mention, Sengun needs to be more consistent on offense. If only he were anywhere near as good as KD offensively, that would make them a real threat in the West. Now even Adams is out for the rest of the season.

He’s already done his part, but he’s just not on KD’s level, so we can’t really expect that kind of performance from him. I think the bigger problem with the Rockets right now is their second unit. If you look at the game against the Spurs, you can clearly see how limited the contribution from the bench was, and that’s something they really need to fix ASAP.

What makes it even harder is that if Giannis ends up in the West, the competition there will become even tougher.

It’s still not guaranteed he’ll fit with whatever team he gets traded to, chemistry always matters, but let’s see how it plays out. Personally, I’d love to see Giannis end up with the  Warriors, hopefully that’s actually possible because that would be really interesting to watch.

[Beparanf]

If Durant could play for a few more years, I think he and Alperen would have won a championship together. But he's getting on in years, I don't know how much longer he'll play. Maybe he'll perform at a high level next season and they can achieve something in the playoffs.

They've really become a great duo, I enjoy watching them. Both of them can play the post as effectively as big men, but despite that, they can still provide excellent assists. If Durant had played with Alpi like he did a few years ago, we could have placed them among the best duos in the world

KD is no longer in his prime. On the other hand, Alpi is on the rise like the other young players on the team. If they are going to win something, they need to do it either this season or next season. They need a healthy VanVleet or another PG. Right now, every other piece is good but the lack of a guard on the team is obvious. This team can put on a good play-off performance, but without a good PG, reaching the Finals is very difficult.
The Spurs locked them down in the 4th quarter last night. There are still the Thunder and the Nuggets ahead, things are tough in the West.

Yeah, Fred VanVleet is the secret sauce to make this roster work in the long run since there’s no facilitator on their play while Sengun and Thompson are good but it’s still different if Fred is handling it while the others is focus on their own role.

Amen Thompson is also showing a promising development together with Sengun. I believe they will still be in good run even without KD if the Rockets manage to secure these players long term.

[OgNasty]

Giannis now seems to be wanting to team up with Anthony Edwards in Miami… I don’t even know how such a thing would be possible, but Miami, Minnesota, and Milwaukee, are engaged in trade talks to see if they can figure it out.

[Sims25]

Giannis now seems to be wanting to team up with Anthony Edwards in Miami… I don’t even know how such a thing would be possible, but Miami, Minnesota, and Milwaukee, are engaged in trade talks to see if they can figure it out.

I don't understand your first sentence, teaming up with Edwards in Miami? Maybe a typo though. The frontrunners for Giannis currently are the Knicks, Warriors and Miami Heat at the moment. I don't think he gets that move though.

[OgNasty]

Giannis now seems to be wanting to team up with Anthony Edwards in Miami… I don’t even know how such a thing would be possible, but Miami, Minnesota, and Milwaukee, are engaged in trade talks to see if they can figure it out.

I don't understand your first sentence, teaming up with Edwards in Miami? Maybe a typo though. The frontrunners for Giannis currently are the Knicks, Warriors and Miami Heat at the moment. I don't think he gets that move though.

It means the Miami Heat are trying to work a 3 team trade and end up with Giannis and Edwards. That’s why I said I don’t think it is possible, but that’s what Giannis wants today.

The Sacramento Kings are the worst managed team in the NBA. They finally started doing well with Sabonis, so they immediately filled the team with aging stars and bad contracts. Now they’re trying to trade Sabonis to Toronto for Barrett. An underperforming player with a massive contract. It’s like they are trying to go bankrupt and be terrible.

[yahoo62278]

If Durant could play for a few more years, I think he and Alperen would have won a championship together. But he's getting on in years, I don't know how much longer he'll play. Maybe he'll perform at a high level next season and they can achieve something in the playoffs.

They've really become a great duo, I enjoy watching them. Both of them can play the post as effectively as big men, but despite that, they can still provide excellent assists. If Durant had played with Alpi like he did a few years ago, we could have placed them among the best duos in the world

KD is no longer in his prime. On the other hand, Alpi is on the rise like the other young players on the team. If they are going to win something, they need to do it either this season or next season. They need a healthy VanVleet or another PG. Right now, every other piece is good but the lack of a guard on the team is obvious. This team can put on a good play-off performance, but without a good PG, reaching the Finals is very difficult.
The Spurs locked them down in the 4th quarter last night. There are still the Thunder and the Nuggets ahead, things are tough in the West.

KD hasn't been in his prime for a few years now. Starting to become a liability IMO. Maybe they can work a blockbuster trade and pick up Ja Morant, I know the kid is wanting traded from Memphis. He has some great skills with the ball when he is healthy and getting him away from his influences in Memphis might do him some good.