2024 NBA Season

[mtnsaa]

JR smith making almost 15 million dollars a year!!! wow. I think every player
that's retired for more than 10 years is crying. To think major roll players in the
90's only made a million and this clown that just shoots only makes 15 million
a year. Maybe NBA should lower ticket prices instead of paying the players more
money.

He got an extremely good deal, I did not like his performance overall and I guess he is shooting too much 3 that slow down the team rhythm when he is not hitting them, interesting to watch how he perform with this sum of money for his deal.
Interesting off-season with KD being one of the most interesting deals IMO.

I think he fits with the team, he is not a star player and with the new salaries it's a fair deal for everyone involved. They could've paid him less I guess but Cleveland is in a good position right now because it secured all its stars before the new salary cap and now they are "cheap".

I also feel JR is still young, 30 years old is not old in basketball by any means and he's not a very athletic type of player so he won't suffer that much. I think he's a poor 's man Ray Allen, without clutch shot and leadership of course. But he can be lethal from the 3pt line and become a scoring machine when others are not having a good game. The season is very long and Cleveland definitely needs him.

The reason other teams don't offer him that much it is because he's a gamble and unpredictable. No team will commit to a guy who comes from being a champ and has dubious professional ethical behavior. He may bail on them. Cleveland took a gamble (a very cheap one) when he was in NY and it worked out perfectly, now it's time to reward him and keep him in check.

[reginalkri]

JR Smith fit very well with Cleveland, in that Lebron has kept him in check and focused. So he's able to produce better there than if he was in another team.

[drwtsn32]

I was so busy this past few months i know its too late but the first game of golden state was really a big slap on their face. How was the standing right now tho? Does the GS able to goes up?

NBA 2016-2017 Season hasn't started yet. The loss of Golden State Warriors is their first pre-season game. That isn't counted on regular standings.

The Cavs could have some struggles (again) this year because a lot of the other teams in the East improved their line ups, Atlanta got Howard, Celtics got Horford. Also, Cleveland doesn't seem to care much about the regular season because what matters to them is the 16 post season wins needed for another title. Would they be able to do that even if they did no major upgrade to their line up? Will Kevin Love's name appear in trade rumors again?

Well we have no accurate answer for that but one thing for sure CAVS will do their best like any other teams. And they care for the regular seasons since percentage is important for rankings to secure homecourt advantage.

Cavaliers lose today to the Toronto Raptors because they do not play Lebron James, I guess without Lebron James this team will not succeed, you guys should pray that Lebron James will stay healthy through out the season to see the cavaliers back in the Finals.

James is a big help for the CAVS but it doesn't mean that CAVS are nothing and a shit team if Lebron James will not play. There are games where CAVS got some winnings without Lebron on the floor.

It's a matter of gameplay. Yes it's hard without Lebron but basketball is 5v5.

Yeah. But let us admit that CAVS have been really powerful when James joined in.
He's averaging like 30 points per game. Can other CAVS players do that?
That's why we have something called "ACE" player or "Superstar".

[gabmen]

I was so busy this past few months i know its too late but the first game of golden state was really a big slap on their face. How was the standing right now tho? Does the GS able to goes up?

NBA 2016-2017 Season hasn't started yet. The loss of Golden State Warriors is their first pre-season game. That isn't counted on regular standings.

The Cavs could have some struggles (again) this year because a lot of the other teams in the East improved their line ups, Atlanta got Howard, Celtics got Horford. Also, Cleveland doesn't seem to care much about the regular season because what matters to them is the 16 post season wins needed for another title. Would they be able to do that even if they did no major upgrade to their line up? Will Kevin Love's name appear in trade rumors again?

Well we have no accurate answer for that but one thing for sure CAVS will do their best like any other teams. And they care for the regular seasons since percentage is important for rankings to secure homecourt advantage.

Cavaliers lose today to the Toronto Raptors because they do not play Lebron James, I guess without Lebron James this team will not succeed, you guys should pray that Lebron James will stay healthy through out the season to see the cavaliers back in the Finals.

James is a big help for the CAVS but it doesn't mean that CAVS are nothing and a shit team if Lebron James will not play. There are games where CAVS got some winnings without Lebron on the floor.

It's a matter of gameplay. Yes it's hard without Lebron but basketball is 5v5.

Yeah. But let us admit that CAVS have been really powerful when James joined in.
He's averaging like 30 points per game. Can other CAVS players do that?
That's why we have something called "ACE" player or "Superstar".

Yeah the cavs can win without james considering gey also have pretty good players that are still young and dynamic. But if you ask me if they can win a championship without james, i don't think so. Not a fan of lebron but let's face it, put lebron on any team that has their own superstars and instantly that team becomes a contender. I don't like lebron but let's face the guy's special theres no denying that

[Finestream]

I was so busy this past few months i know its too late but the first game of golden state was really a big slap on their face. How was the standing right now tho? Does the GS able to goes up?

NBA 2016-2017 Season hasn't started yet. The loss of Golden State Warriors is their first pre-season game. That isn't counted on regular standings.

The Cavs could have some struggles (again) this year because a lot of the other teams in the East improved their line ups, Atlanta got Howard, Celtics got Horford. Also, Cleveland doesn't seem to care much about the regular season because what matters to them is the 16 post season wins needed for another title. Would they be able to do that even if they did no major upgrade to their line up? Will Kevin Love's name appear in trade rumors again?

Well we have no accurate answer for that but one thing for sure CAVS will do their best like any other teams. And they care for the regular seasons since percentage is important for rankings to secure homecourt advantage.

Cavaliers lose today to the Toronto Raptors because they do not play Lebron James, I guess without Lebron James this team will not succeed, you guys should pray that Lebron James will stay healthy through out the season to see the cavaliers back in the Finals.

James is a big help for the CAVS but it doesn't mean that CAVS are nothing and a shit team if Lebron James will not play. There are games where CAVS got some winnings without Lebron on the floor.

It's a matter of gameplay. Yes it's hard without Lebron but basketball is 5v5.

Yeah. But let us admit that CAVS have been really powerful when James joined in.
He's averaging like 30 points per game. Can other CAVS players do that?
That's why we have something called "ACE" player or "Superstar".

Yeah the cavs can win without james considering gey also have pretty good players that are still young and dynamic. But if you ask me if they can win a championship without james, i don't think so. Not a fan of lebron but let's face it, put lebron on any team that has their own superstars and instantly that team becomes a contender. I don't like lebron but let's face the guy's special theres no denying that

Just be more realistic here, we know before Lebron James joined cavs is nothing even Kyrie is with them due to some injury problems of Kyrie as most of the time he carries his team, when bron arrived together with Love, they are also bringing in new players as lebron's order or whatsoever, they are a completely different team now.

[mirakal]

What a nice game by the Lakers against the best team now, warriors. I though they cannot compete with the warriors when they were down big in the half but they came roaring in the 2nd half although they still lose in the end, but honestly this is already a great improvement for the lakers this season.

[Harlot]

Andrew Wiggins contributed well in the win against the Heat by Points which is 23. But I am concerned with his Rebounds and Assist per game which does not increase even though he is a 3rd year player. For his position he must be getting around 6 and 4 respectively but last night he only had 4 rebounds and 1 assist. I hope those numbers are just for preseason and he is not putting 100% of his work. Maybe in the regular season we will see a beat out of him.

[goldcoinminer]

Andrew Wiggins contributed well in the win against the Heat by Points which is 23. But I am concerned with his Rebounds and Assist per game which does not increase even though he is a 3rd year player. For his position he must be getting around 6 and 4 respectively but last night he only had 4 rebounds and 1 assist. I hope those numbers are just for preseason and he is not putting 100% of his work. Maybe in the regular season we will see a beat out of him.

It's hard to conclude yet as we are still in the pre season and that statistics has no relevance in the past, you do not know if they are just doing it for exhibition purposes, the real battle will be when the regular season formally opens, and I do not care about his stats as long as they will reach the playoffs this season.

[Golftech]

What a nice game by the Lakers against the best team now, warriors. I though they cannot compete with the warriors when they were down big in the half but they came roaring in the 2nd half although they still lose in the end, but honestly this is already a great improvement for the lakers this season.

at least showing some big heart and dedication to compete that's important with this team in no time they will mature it is just
needed for them to play as one and leave the individual capabilities but to make some good ball movements and play as a team.

[Ziskinberg]

What a nice game by the Lakers against the best team now, warriors. I though they cannot compete with the warriors when they were down big in the half but they came roaring in the 2nd half although they still lose in the end, but honestly this is already a great improvement for the lakers this season.

at least showing some big heart and dedication to compete that's important with this team in no time they will mature it is just
needed for them to play as one and leave the individual capabilities but to make some good ball movements and play as a team.

I almost win that game if I have put the last leg of my parlay in the lakers point spread, I was to confident that the lakers will win due to the line is too low to attract the public, but then I was just unlucky they do not win the game, should have been a great win if it happens.

[bajing]

Denver Nuggets @ Portland Trail Blazers although denver nuggets has lose 3 times in a row still believe it they could give a resistance like when they against GSW. denver + 4.5

[shintosai]

Denver Nuggets @ Portland Trail Blazers although denver nuggets has lose 3 times in a row still believe it they could give a resistance like when they against GSW. denver + 4.5

+4.5 is not bad knowing that it is just a pre season game and denver can make some good game to show so better to place also some bet for them i would not expect the win but i will be okay if they showed some good fight, preseason really make us really excited if what the league will bring us this year saving some good amount to be my capital for this season.

[Malsetid]

Andrew Wiggins contributed well in the win against the Heat by Points which is 23. But I am concerned with his Rebounds and Assist per game which does not increase even though he is a 3rd year player. For his position he must be getting around 6 and 4 respectively but last night he only had 4 rebounds and 1 assist. I hope those numbers are just for preseason and he is not putting 100% of his work. Maybe in the regular season we will see a beat out of him.

It's hard to conclude yet as we are still in the pre season and that statistics has no relevance in the past, you do not know if they are just doing it for exhibition purposes, the real battle will be when the regular season formally opens, and I do not care about his stats as long as they will reach the playoffs this season.

yeah preseason is not really a gauge of how teams and players would perform during regular season. of course they are still trying to hide their cards from other teams so some players and coaches are expected not to give their all during pre season which is a whole lot different from what's going to happen when the season starts

[tabas]

Andrew Wiggins contributed well in the win against the Heat by Points which is 23. But I am concerned with his Rebounds and Assist per game which does not increase even though he is a 3rd year player. For his position he must be getting around 6 and 4 respectively but last night he only had 4 rebounds and 1 assist. I hope those numbers are just for preseason and he is not putting 100% of his work. Maybe in the regular season we will see a beat out of him.

It's hard to conclude yet as we are still in the pre season and that statistics has no relevance in the past, you do not know if they are just doing it for exhibition purposes, the real battle will be when the regular season formally opens, and I do not care about his stats as long as they will reach the playoffs this season.

yeah preseason is not really a gauge of how teams and players would perform during regular season. of course they are still trying to hide their cards from other teams so some players and coaches are expected not to give their all during pre season which is a whole lot different from what's going to happen when the season starts

Because that is just a preseason and they don't want to put their full efforts with it so they are not gauging it and even treating it just like a real game. Because there are new teams included that are just going to come out again so this preseason is not a season that must be treated the way NBA team and players treated the normal way.

[Finestream]

Andrew Wiggins contributed well in the win against the Heat by Points which is 23. But I am concerned with his Rebounds and Assist per game which does not increase even though he is a 3rd year player. For his position he must be getting around 6 and 4 respectively but last night he only had 4 rebounds and 1 assist. I hope those numbers are just for preseason and he is not putting 100% of his work. Maybe in the regular season we will see a beat out of him.

It's hard to conclude yet as we are still in the pre season and that statistics has no relevance in the past, you do not know if they are just doing it for exhibition purposes, the real battle will be when the regular season formally opens, and I do not care about his stats as long as they will reach the playoffs this season.

yeah preseason is not really a gauge of how teams and players would perform during regular season. of course they are still trying to hide their cards from other teams so some players and coaches are expected not to give their all during pre season which is a whole lot different from what's going to happen when the season starts

Because that is just a preseason and they don't want to put their full efforts with it so they are not gauging it and even treating it just like a real game. Because there are new teams included that are just going to come out again so this preseason is not a season that must be treated the way NBA team and players treated the normal way.

I do understand that also because we are in the preseason and actually I have won a good amount of money this preseason and counting, I am just betting on the team totals and I usually bet over because I believe this is a no bearing game and all they want to do is just to score.

[Caladonian]

Andrew Wiggins contributed well in the win against the Heat by Points which is 23. But I am concerned with his Rebounds and Assist per game which does not increase even though he is a 3rd year player. For his position he must be getting around 6 and 4 respectively but last night he only had 4 rebounds and 1 assist. I hope those numbers are just for preseason and he is not putting 100% of his work. Maybe in the regular season we will see a beat out of him.

It's hard to conclude yet as we are still in the pre season and that statistics has no relevance in the past, you do not know if they are just doing it for exhibition purposes, the real battle will be when the regular season formally opens, and I do not care about his stats as long as they will reach the playoffs this season.

yeah preseason is not really a gauge of how teams and players would perform during regular season. of course they are still trying to hide their cards from other teams so some players and coaches are expected not to give their all during pre season which is a whole lot different from what's going to happen when the season starts

Because that is just a preseason and they don't want to put their full efforts with it so they are not gauging it and even treating it just like a real game. Because there are new teams included that are just going to come out again so this preseason is not a season that must be treated the way NBA team and players treated the normal way.

I do understand that also because we are in the preseason and actually I have won a good amount of money this preseason and counting, I am just betting on the team totals and I usually bet over because I believe this is a no bearing game and all they want to do is just to score.

good point since its just preseason game its hard to say who's gonna win,
but with over / under points you will have some edge since that the team
will just focus on their offense not on the defense.

[Positid]

Andrew Wiggins contributed well in the win against the Heat by Points which is 23. But I am concerned with his Rebounds and Assist per game which does not increase even though he is a 3rd year player. For his position he must be getting around 6 and 4 respectively but last night he only had 4 rebounds and 1 assist. I hope those numbers are just for preseason and he is not putting 100% of his work. Maybe in the regular season we will see a beat out of him.

It's hard to conclude yet as we are still in the pre season and that statistics has no relevance in the past, you do not know if they are just doing it for exhibition purposes, the real battle will be when the regular season formally opens, and I do not care about his stats as long as they will reach the playoffs this season.

yeah preseason is not really a gauge of how teams and players would perform during regular season. of course they are still trying to hide their cards from other teams so some players and coaches are expected not to give their all during pre season which is a whole lot different from what's going to happen when the season starts

Because that is just a preseason and they don't want to put their full efforts with it so they are not gauging it and even treating it just like a real game. Because there are new teams included that are just going to come out again so this preseason is not a season that must be treated the way NBA team and players treated the normal way.

I do understand that also because we are in the preseason and actually I have won a good amount of money this preseason and counting, I am just betting on the team totals and I usually bet over because I believe this is a no bearing game and all they want to do is just to score.

good point since its just preseason game its hard to say who's gonna win,
but with over / under points you will have some edge since that the team
will just focus on their offense not on the defense.

I will try to follow this kind of betting style for this preseason alone, there are teams that are high scoring. And my favorites are the the following:

Warriors - Denver - Blazers - Thunder - Rockets, that is a solid team for over as they go over most of the time.

[harizen]

I do understand that also because we are in the preseason and actually I have won a good amount of money this preseason and counting, I am just betting on the team totals and I usually bet over because I believe this is a no bearing game and all they want to do is just to score.

Betting on U/O Points is the best option to bet on pre season games. Other can consider to bet on Point Spread too with odds of at least @1.4 to 1.5. Yes small odds to consider but somehow winning has a great percentage.

Anyways about some trade deals, looks like Bucks and Bulls will finally reached the deal. Michael Carter Williams of Bucks to Tony Snell of the Bulls. This is a great tandem for the Bulls guards, Rondo + MCW + Wade. Expect a fast phase game.

[Doms]

I read from a report that Ty Lawson will meet with Kings after missing the flight and after being late to shootaround due to personal reasons. He really can't afford to mess up this time, with the season about to start very soon. Although he has been playing pretty well for the Kings this preseason, after unsuccessful stints at Indiana and Houston, there's still no guarantee that he'll get a guaranteed contract. J.R. Smith can be a headache sometimes but at least he is meshing well with his teammates and has more professionalism than Ty Lawson.

[BlackMambaPH]

Two weeks away! Regular season will shooting