2024 NBA Season

[btc_angela]

Now the former three main starter of the Oklahoma City Thunders now have Season MVP title each.

Good thing Oklahoma City Thunders doesn't retained this players as those three are having the same playing style.

But the worst thing is, it's now again happening. Carmelo Anthony will remained in the Thunders with $28m contract for 2018-2019 season so another incompatibility of some plays will happened again between him and Westbrook. For Thunders fan, just hope that their blend will now be good so no such thing as bad chemistry will be opened again.

That's something that can be talked when all the 3 retired in the future.

And I agree with the Carmelo Anthony case though. It really looks like Melo best days are over so we don't know why OKC still gives him that lucrative contract anyways. He still thinks that he's a superstar, but the stat says otherwise, OKC should have used Melo as as a trade bait to get players that will help Russ because Melo didn't do anything last season. He is purely a isolation player, but he is too slow and all he can do is fade away shots that mostly didn't hit the mark.

I won't bet on this team anymore, Carmelo should be out, he is already old and injury prone.
Westbrook needs someone who can also bring energy on the floor so they can improve their defense and offense.
What I am interested now is the move of Lebron and Leonard, they are the hottest topic now because they have a chance to beat the warriors.

Before the 2017 season start, many are saying that Westbrook (Ninja Turtle), Melo and George will be a good teammates and will be a good team but for me they didn't do much. Anthony is not as great as he is years ago now and he must accept that he will not get a ring anymore unless he will be traded in a championship caliber team like warriors (if this happen, he will be in the bench already).

I am waiting into what team will Lebron and Leonard will go. I am expecting 76ers and Lakers but lets not expect too much. Maybe the team that we don't expect is the team where they will land. Lets wait .

Well, many expect that Oklahoma will do good last season with the additional of George and Anthony. But sadly, its not the cinderella story we all wanted it to be. And between both of them? Anthony did much worst that's why I can't really fathom why they management still decides to retain him despite his worst showing.  The only reason I can speculate is that Anthony may improve. Yup, everyone's eyes is on Lebron and Leonard, its going to be news when this two finally decided which team they will go.

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[gabmen]

See? It was James who became the MVP in this era.... James Harden! Not Lebron! Perhaps Lebron will win the best puncher of the year...

A lot of people thought that it will be Lebron James with a great performance he did in the EC Playoffs and ECF and in the Finals. James Harden just had a great performance this season and I agree that there are some times that he did not do well. Yet I am still here, waiting to what will happen to the next seasons with a lot of great rookies on each teams.

I'm not a Cavs fan but I'm expecting Lebron will get the MVP. I'm not saying Harden doesn't deserve it because he also did well and work hard for it. It's just Lebron deserved it more for me and I guess others also have the same expextation.

Well both harden and james basically deserved the award though among winners, victor oladipo winning most improved was the only one i got right. I think donnovan mitchell and brad stevens were going to win their respective lines but hey, it's been a good season for all fans so i'm not complaining.

Lebron is born be a losser. No matter how he played someone will overcome him. Harden put the Rockets in the 1st rank, Cavs 4th!?? Statistically Harden leads. KD beat him in the finals 4-0!!

Why the hate dude? Whichever way you put it, bron is a great player. 3-6 in the finals is still 3 championships none the less. And the string of finals appearances tells a whole lot why he's in the discussion for greatest of all time. I'm not a bron fan but it's not hard to see he's made a lot of things happen for his team if you remove the hate

[Reid]

Now the former three main starter of the Oklahoma City Thunders now have Season MVP title each.

Good thing Oklahoma City Thunders doesn't retained this players as those three are having the same playing style.

But the worst thing is, it's now again happening. Carmelo Anthony will remained in the Thunders with $28m contract for 2018-2019 season so another incompatibility of some plays will happened again between him and Westbrook. For Thunders fan, just hope that their blend will now be good so no such thing as bad chemistry will be opened again.

It could also be a good idea to let him stay. They have been there for just a year and there is no way they created a good chemistry with such a short span of time.
We will have to wait into what will happen with this duo. Carmelo is good if he will be a wing man which could create shots outside that have a larger percentage than any player around Thunder.

His style is being copied now by most of the tall players with the one foot fadeaway shot.

Im seeing Kristap Porzingis of the New York Knicks will be the next Dirk Nowitzki. He's at 7'3 ft. , way taller than Dirk. Despite of that height, he is athletic and have a hot hands making good shots inside and outside of the perimeter. When Melo was traded, Porzingis become more of scoring machine of the New York Knicks. He's only 22 so Im seeing a potential to these guy.

Aldridge have already been copying this move. Yes, Porzingis could be the one who can master this. When he do, there will be another monster reborn.  Really want to see that kid in the high rankings this season.

[harizen]

It could also be a good idea to let him stay. They have been there for just a year and there is no way they created a good chemistry with such a short span of time.
We will have to wait into what will happen with this duo. Carmelo is good if he will be a wing man which could create shots outside that have a larger percentage than any player around Thunder.

And since Carmelo Anthony already signed for next season with the Oklahoma City, people just have to expect that their will be an improvement about chemistry because no way they can changed what is done now. Who knows something good will happened this time.

I won't bet on this team anymore, Carmelo should be out, he is already old and injury prone.
Westbrook needs someone who can also bring energy on the floor so they can improve their defense and offense.

Carmelo Anthony only have 2 injuries this last season and he came back within a short period of time. In terms of age, he's just almost the same age with LeBron James so I think being old is not the reason although the latter is no doubt much having a good and physical body fit.

Whatever the problem is, like I mentioned above, OKC fans should just expect that there will be some good changes this season after his 1 season in Oklahoma.

Their starting lineup is good honestly. It's just that they need some bench revamp as I see there is no support squad everytime the main starter are having a bad day.

[Rrtt]

See? It was James who became the MVP in this era.... James Harden! Not Lebron! Perhaps Lebron will win the best puncher of the year...

A lot of people thought that it will be Lebron James with a great performance he did in the EC Playoffs and ECF and in the Finals. James Harden just had a great performance this season and I agree that there are some times that he did not do well. Yet I am still here, waiting to what will happen to the next seasons with a lot of great rookies on each teams.

I'm not a Cavs fan but I'm expecting Lebron will get the MVP. I'm not saying Harden doesn't deserve it because he also did well and work hard for it. It's just Lebron deserved it more for me and I guess others also have the same expextation.

Well both harden and james basically deserved the award though among winners, victor oladipo winning most improved was the only one i got right. I think donnovan mitchell and brad stevens were going to win their respective lines but hey, it's been a good season for all fans so i'm not complaining.

Lebron is born be a losser. No matter how he played someone will overcome him. Harden put the Rockets in the 1st rank, Cavs 4th!?? Statistically Harden leads. KD beat him in the finals 4-0!!

Obviously you are not Lebron James fan buddy but i think LBJ is a unique player on his own way. This season LBJ does not deserve the MVP trophy because James Harden played so well throughout the season and he deserved it this year too. 

[tabas]

Lebron is born be a losser. No matter how he played someone will overcome him. Harden put the Rockets in the 1st rank, Cavs 4th!?? Statistically Harden leads. KD beat him in the finals 4-0!!

Obviously you are not Lebron James fan buddy but i think LBJ is a unique player on his own way. This season LBJ does not deserve the MVP trophy because James Harden played so well throughout the season and he deserved it this year too.  

Yeah he doesn't like Lebron and there's too much that are being thrown to LBJ though he's playing and putting up his team on his shoulder. With team plays there can be someone that can outsmart his performance but if we're going to judge his individual performance, there's no doubt that Lebron is an exceptional player. No need to compare to other players, they have their own uniqueness and characteristics.

[DIA7]

Lebron is born be a losser. No matter how he played someone will overcome him. Harden put the Rockets in the 1st rank, Cavs 4th!?? Statistically Harden leads. KD beat him in the finals 4-0!!

Obviously you are not Lebron James fan buddy but i think LBJ is a unique player on his own way. This season LBJ does not deserve the MVP trophy because James Harden played so well throughout the season and he deserved it this year too.  

Yeah he doesn't like Lebron and there's too much that are being thrown to LBJ though he's playing and putting up his team on his shoulder. With team plays there can be someone that can outsmart his performance but if we're going to judge his individual performance, there's no doubt that Lebron is an exceptional player. No need to compare to other players, they have their own uniqueness and characteristics.

It's been 5 years since LeBron has last won an MVP. It's not like he gets it every year. I truly think he should win it. Harden has similar numbers from last year and he GAINS Chris Paul this year he finished 1st with rockets and got to 7th game against warriors that what it realy made the difference for him and got him the MVP reward this season also nobody tries harder than him he played better defense than LeBron and was far better at creating as well as being far above AD most of the year while Westbrook had a normal season. It seemed as Westbrook exhaled slightly after winning MVP last year .I expect the same slight exhale from Harden. Guy has grinded the reg so hard the last 3 years many felt that his stats last season should won him so it was due time for him to get it.

[Reid]

It could also be a good idea to let him stay. They have been there for just a year and there is no way they created a good chemistry with such a short span of time.
We will have to wait into what will happen with this duo. Carmelo is good if he will be a wing man which could create shots outside that have a larger percentage than any player around Thunder.

And since Carmelo Anthony already signed for next season with the Oklahoma City, people just have to expect that their will be an improvement about chemistry because no way they can changed what is done now. Who knows something good will happened this time.

I won't bet on this team anymore, Carmelo should be out, he is already old and injury prone.
Westbrook needs someone who can also bring energy on the floor so they can improve their defense and offense.

Carmelo Anthony only have 2 injuries this last season and he came back within a short period of time. In terms of age, he's just almost the same age with LeBron James so I think being old is not the reason although the latter is no doubt much having a good and physical body fit.

Whatever the problem is, like I mentioned above, OKC fans should just expect that there will be some good changes this season after his 1 season in Oklahoma.

Their starting lineup is good honestly. It's just that they need some bench revamp as I see there is no support squad everytime the main starter are having a bad day.

Truth.
Unlike other teams which have good rotations even Cleveland which have Lebron did it.
They really need to trust their second team now.
All I can see our stars which are rotating the whole 48 minutes. That is a wrong gameplay.
As you said, they need improvement not only with their stars but also the bench.

I think Roberson will be back so it will be another good addition.

[Baofeng]

Lebron is born be a losser. No matter how he played someone will overcome him. Harden put the Rockets in the 1st rank, Cavs 4th!?? Statistically Harden leads. KD beat him in the finals 4-0!!

Obviously you are not Lebron James fan buddy but i think LBJ is a unique player on his own way. This season LBJ does not deserve the MVP trophy because James Harden played so well throughout the season and he deserved it this year too.  

Yeah he doesn't like Lebron and there's too much that are being thrown to LBJ though he's playing and putting up his team on his shoulder. With team plays there can be someone that can outsmart his performance but if we're going to judge his individual performance, there's no doubt that Lebron is an exceptional player. No need to compare to other players, they have their own uniqueness and characteristics.

It's been 5 years since LeBron has last won an MVP. It's not like he gets it every year. I truly think he should win it. Harden has similar numbers from last year and he GAINS Chris Paul this year he finished 1st with rockets and got to 7th game against warriors that what it realy made the difference for him and got him the MVP reward this season also nobody tries harder than him he played better defense than LeBron and was far better at creating as well as being far above AD most of the year while Westbrook had a normal season. It seemed as Westbrook exhaled slightly after winning MVP last year .I expect the same slight exhale from Harden. Guy has grinded the reg so hard the last 3 years many felt that his stats last season should won him so it was due time for him to get it.

No doubt that the beard deserves last season's MVP because he is consistent throughout the year. He has big numbers, almost the same in the last 3 years so no question about his consistency. The only flaw is that he was unable to bring the team in the Finals again and looks like he choked again year after year. As far as LBJ though, no doubt that he is not a loser because he has proven himself and have rings around his finger. So that argument is completely flawed.

[Vasilije69]

Lebron is born be a losser. No matter how he played someone will overcome him. Harden put the Rockets in the 1st rank, Cavs 4th!?? Statistically Harden leads. KD beat him in the finals 4-0!!

Obviously you are not Lebron James fan buddy but i think LBJ is a unique player on his own way. This season LBJ does not deserve the MVP trophy because James Harden played so well throughout the season and he deserved it this year too.  

Yeah he doesn't like Lebron and there's too much that are being thrown to LBJ though he's playing and putting up his team on his shoulder. With team plays there can be someone that can outsmart his performance but if we're going to judge his individual performance, there's no doubt that Lebron is an exceptional player. No need to compare to other players, they have their own uniqueness and characteristics.

It's been 5 years since LeBron has last won an MVP. It's not like he gets it every year. I truly think he should win it. Harden has similar numbers from last year and he GAINS Chris Paul this year he finished 1st with rockets and got to 7th game against warriors that what it realy made the difference for him and got him the MVP reward this season also nobody tries harder than him he played better defense than LeBron and was far better at creating as well as being far above AD most of the year while Westbrook had a normal season. It seemed as Westbrook exhaled slightly after winning MVP last year .I expect the same slight exhale from Harden. Guy has grinded the reg so hard the last 3 years many felt that his stats last season should won him so it was due time for him to get it.

No doubt that the beard deserves last season's MVP because he is consistent throughout the year. He has big numbers, almost the same in the last 3 years so no question about his consistency. The only flaw is that he was unable to bring the team in the Finals again and looks like he choked again year after year. As far as LBJ though, no doubt that he is not a loser because he has proven himself and have rings around his finger. So that argument is completely flawed.

Reason why Harden won MVP regardless of LeBron's stats is that he brought Houston on top of the league while LeBron barely managed to win 4th place on East...
Let's if he will stay in Cavs or go somwhere else(LA Lakers probably).

[harizen]

Friday deadline for free agent players to make a decision for their respective contract was intense. After that we will now know who will be the players who will be on free agency. LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard are the hottest on the line.

As of now, based on my own knowledge, big names so far who confirmed of their decision was, Carmelo Anthony, who will remained on Oklahoma City Thunders, Paul George, who will opted out of his contract and the vintage Dwayne Wade, who wants to retire in Miami. Don't have an idea to other free agent players.

[LogitechMouse]

Friday deadline for free agent players to make a decision for their respective contract was intense. After that we will now know who will be the players who will be on free agency. LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard are the hottest on the line.

As of now, based on my own knowledge, big names so far who confirmed of their decision was, Carmelo Anthony, who will remained on Oklahoma City Thunders, Paul George, who will opted out of his contract and the vintage Dwayne Wade, who wants to retire in Miami. Don't have an idea to other free agent players.

I don't see any good news regarding where James will land now but I saw on BTV a while ago that Leonard is talking with the Lakers. Maybe there is a chance that he will go there

I researched some and I think some good news regarding the free agency is the trading of DeAndre Jordan in the Mavericks and the Warriors being interested in getting Jamal Crawford.

We know how these 2 play. Jordan dominates the rim and Crawford is good in crossovers although he doesn't do it that much with the Wolves because Coach Tim is focusing only on his starters. I think Crawford will fit on the Warriors with their bench players, they will got another ball handler. Jordan on the other hand will be a good center there I think with some young players and their rookie, Luka Doncic.

[Baofeng]

Friday deadline for free agent players to make a decision for their respective contract was intense. After that we will now know who will be the players who will be on free agency. LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard are the hottest on the line.

As of now, based on my own knowledge, big names so far who confirmed of their decision was, Carmelo Anthony, who will remained on Oklahoma City Thunders, Paul George, who will opted out of his contract and the vintage Dwayne Wade, who wants to retire in Miami. Don't have an idea to other free agent players.

I don't see any good news regarding where James will land now but I saw on BTV a while ago that Leonard is talking with the Lakers. Maybe there is a chance that he will go there

I researched some and I think some good news regarding the free agency is the trading of DeAndre Jordan in the Mavericks and the Warriors being interested in getting Jamal Crawford.

We know how these 2 play. Jordan dominates the rim and Crawford is good in crossovers although he doesn't do it that much with the Wolves because Coach Tim is focusing only on his starters. I think Crawford will fit on the Warriors with their bench players, they will got another ball handler. Jordan on the other hand will be a good center there I think with some young players and their rookie, Luka Doncic.

Leonard have indicated that he really wants to play with the Lakers but we really don't know for sure if Lakers wanted him and at was cost. But all eyes are really on Lebron James. Will he be teaming up with Leonard on LA uniform? In make sense for DeAndre to move already. CP3 and Griffin already left him in Clippers and there's no point in staying there.

[joebrook]

Friday deadline for free agent players to make a decision for their respective contract was intense. After that we will now know who will be the players who will be on free agency. LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard are the hottest on the line.

As of now, based on my own knowledge, big names so far who confirmed of their decision was, Carmelo Anthony, who will remained on Oklahoma City Thunders, Paul George, who will opted out of his contract and the vintage Dwayne Wade, who wants to retire in Miami. Don't have an idea to other free agent players.

I don't see any good news regarding where James will land now but I saw on BTV a while ago that Leonard is talking with the Lakers. Maybe there is a chance that he will go there

I researched some and I think some good news regarding the free agency is the trading of DeAndre Jordan in the Mavericks and the Warriors being interested in getting Jamal Crawford.

We know how these 2 play. Jordan dominates the rim and Crawford is good in crossovers although he doesn't do it that much with the Wolves because Coach Tim is focusing only on his starters. I think Crawford will fit on the Warriors with their bench players, they will got another ball handler. Jordan on the other hand will be a good center there I think with some young players and their rookie, Luka Doncic.

Lebron James is set on becoming an unrestricted free agent. This will make him part of a star studded free agents which will include Chris Paul and Paul George but i am hoping that he eventually signs for the Houston Rockets together with Chris Paul so that they will make a perfect challenge to the Golden States.

[Reid]

Friday deadline for free agent players to make a decision for their respective contract was intense. After that we will now know who will be the players who will be on free agency. LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard are the hottest on the line.

As of now, based on my own knowledge, big names so far who confirmed of their decision was, Carmelo Anthony, who will remained on Oklahoma City Thunders, Paul George, who will opted out of his contract and the vintage Dwayne Wade, who wants to retire in Miami. Don't have an idea to other free agent players.

I don't see any good news regarding where James will land now but I saw on BTV a while ago that Leonard is talking with the Lakers. Maybe there is a chance that he will go there

I researched some and I think some good news regarding the free agency is the trading of DeAndre Jordan in the Mavericks and the Warriors being interested in getting Jamal Crawford.

We know how these 2 play. Jordan dominates the rim and Crawford is good in crossovers although he doesn't do it that much with the Wolves because Coach Tim is focusing only on his starters. I think Crawford will fit on the Warriors with their bench players, they will got another ball handler. Jordan on the other hand will be a good center there I think with some young players and their rookie, Luka Doncic.

Lebron James is set on becoming an unrestricted free agent. This will make him part of a star studded free agents which will include Chris Paul and Paul George but i am hoping that he eventually signs for the Houston Rockets together with Chris Paul so that they will make a perfect challenge to the Golden States.

That is too much.
Houston is already a great challenger for GSW since they almost got the WCF. 3-4 is not a bad stats and they did their best. It just lack when CP3 was injured but they almost got it.
No need to change their roster from this point. They will just need to be healthy until the playoffs.
A Lebron James in their midst will force them to free their good players which have been helpful. Add the chemistry to restart with the superstars. It is not that easy to do that.

[Baofeng]

Friday deadline for free agent players to make a decision for their respective contract was intense. After that we will now know who will be the players who will be on free agency. LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard are the hottest on the line.

As of now, based on my own knowledge, big names so far who confirmed of their decision was, Carmelo Anthony, who will remained on Oklahoma City Thunders, Paul George, who will opted out of his contract and the vintage Dwayne Wade, who wants to retire in Miami. Don't have an idea to other free agent players.

I don't see any good news regarding where James will land now but I saw on BTV a while ago that Leonard is talking with the Lakers. Maybe there is a chance that he will go there

I researched some and I think some good news regarding the free agency is the trading of DeAndre Jordan in the Mavericks and the Warriors being interested in getting Jamal Crawford.

We know how these 2 play. Jordan dominates the rim and Crawford is good in crossovers although he doesn't do it that much with the Wolves because Coach Tim is focusing only on his starters. I think Crawford will fit on the Warriors with their bench players, they will got another ball handler. Jordan on the other hand will be a good center there I think with some young players and their rookie, Luka Doncic.

Lebron James is set on becoming an unrestricted free agent. This will make him part of a star studded free agents which will include Chris Paul and Paul George but i am hoping that he eventually signs for the Houston Rockets together with Chris Paul so that they will make a perfect challenge to the Golden States.

That is too much.
Houston is already a great challenger for GSW since they almost got the WCF. 3-4 is not a bad stats and they did their best. It just lack when CP3 was injured but they almost got it.
No need to change their roster from this point. They will just need to be healthy until the playoffs.
A Lebron James in their midst will force them to free their good players which have been helpful. Add the chemistry to restart with the superstars. It is not that easy to do that.

Correct, Lebron and Harden almost play the same position so its going to be hard for coach Mike on how to divide the time between the two, besides they will offload some good role players that will disrupt their chemistry. They should maintain this roster and hopefully they will stay healthy all throughout the season to be competitive against GSW.

[harizen]

Friday deadline for free agent players to make a decision for their respective contract was intense. After that we will now know who will be the players who will be on free agency. LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard are the hottest on the line.

As of now, based on my own knowledge, big names so far who confirmed of their decision was, Carmelo Anthony, who will remained on Oklahoma City Thunders, Paul George, who will opted out of his contract and the vintage Dwayne Wade, who wants to retire in Miami. Don't have an idea to other free agent players.

I researched some and I think some good news regarding the free agency is the trading of DeAndre Jordan in the Mavericks and the Warriors being interested in getting Jamal Crawford.

I think Dallas Mavericks will now have to focus on getting DeAndre Jordan as their one target, DeMarcus Cousins likely won't able to play in the upcoming season eventhough the expected time he can play is by January by next year. Cousins wants a possible max payment but I doubt a team will likely to offer that if he is questionable to play next season. Remember that torn achilles is a major injury that destroys every player's performance.


On the other hand, LeBron James is now a free agent. We can expect some news after starting from Sunday opening of team talks about free agency. Not just on James but on the other players on the hot seat right now e.g Paul George, Kawhi Leonard etc.

[Oasisman]

On the other hand, LeBron James is now a free agent. We can expect some news after starting from Sunday opening of team talks about free agency. Not just on James but on the other players on the hot seat right now e.g Paul George, Kawhi Leonard etc.

Kawhi and George really wants to play with Lebron, if these rumors will become true, their destination would be in LA Lakers. The big decisions is just a couple of days ahead and everyone is very excited with the outcome. I wished Lebron didnt left Cleveland again, but he already opted out the contract. So, I guess he would be chasing another ring to add in his legacy.
While GSW is looking to add another piece, as they are pursuing Jamal Crawford. Another good look from the GSW 2nd unit.

[harizen]

On the other hand, LeBron James is now a free agent. We can expect some news after starting from Sunday opening of team talks about free agency. Not just on James but on the other players on the hot seat right now e.g Paul George, Kawhi Leonard etc.

Kawhi and George really wants to play with Lebron, if these rumors will become true, their destination would be in LA Lakers. The big decisions is just a couple of days ahead and everyone is very excited with the outcome. I wished Lebron didnt left Cleveland again, but he already opted out the contract. So, I guess he would be chasing another ring to add in his legacy.
While GSW is looking to add another piece, as they are pursuing Jamal Crawford. Another good look from the GSW 2nd unit.

Cavaliers co-owner Dan Gilberts stated that he wants his team to be back, meaning without the shadow under LeBron James. Many are expecting that Cavaliers will not be a competitive team now that LeBron will leave. They will take that as a challenge and wants to proved to all that they can do it without LeBron.

Just hope that no buttheart from Cavaliers fans and no burning of LeBron's jersey as well this time.

[Vasilije69]

Wow, LeBron decided to decline player option of Cavs, so that means he will most likely be joining some other team. That will most likely be Lakers, but not necessarily. I am very excited

Also, I am nothing less interesting about Leonard and George. Next days will be very interesting