2024 NBA Season

[milewilda]

You are really an NBA fan because you still remember the old days.
The East actually does not give excitement already because all eyes are in the Lakers, Warriors, and the Rockets, these teams are the best in NBA now.

But again, I don't see how it was not exciting to see East teams. Teams that composed of young core players such as Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are still can't be underestimated and there are lots of teams who are making good moves.

If you really watched NBA last season you can't say that. See the changes? Warriors experienced a difficult path to finals. Cavaliers was put on verge of elimination 2 times. See the improvement of other team? Trading season still not over. Lots of big names still on the rumors. You just have to enjoy the game mate.

Cant understand why most or some people do underestimate on the current teams left on the east? There are lots of good teams in the east which shouldnt really be neglect or wont put any attention.
Cavaliers do really have a hard path to reach out on East finals and come to think of on next season we wont even know on what would be the possible changes that had been done by those current teams.
For West teams there would be some nasty clashing out with those super teams.

[Reid]

Smart phone mode so having a hard time to quote.
Regarding that Pistons team composed of Chauncey, Rip, Tayshaun and the Wallace's. That is a super team. It is just that they focused on the defense.
Problem with super fans is they are looking at the points of a player to see how great he is.

This Piston team dont need that.
Whenever a game score is below 100 then Piston is the sure winner. That is how hard their defense is.

East will be the best to watch actually. There are no underdogs and shinnanigans. Young players with the will to get the crown.

While on the West, you will just wait for Houston, GSW and maybe Lakers to see a good fight.

[Baofeng]

Really love to see  lots of discussions about the NBA specially its past history and you really know that there are a lot of super fans out there. I agree that we shouldn't really overlook the East because they already proved that they can still bang with the super teams in the West. Yeah, they should focus on defense to offset the firepower of the West and there will be no drama, straight up game with good defense. And we all know that a good defensive team always win at close games.

[harizen]

You are really an NBA fan because you still remember the old days.
The East actually does not give excitement already because all eyes are in the Lakers, Warriors, and the Rockets, these teams are the best in NBA now.

But again, I don't see how it was not exciting to see East teams. Teams that composed of young core players such as Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are still can't be underestimated and there are lots of teams who are making good moves.

If you really watched NBA last season you can't say that. See the changes? Warriors experienced a difficult path to finals. Cavaliers was put on verge of elimination 2 times. See the improvement of other team? Trading season still not over. Lots of big names still on the rumors. You just have to enjoy the game mate.

Cant understand why most or some people do underestimate on the current teams left on the east? There are lots of good teams in the east which shouldnt really be neglect or wont put any attention.
Cavaliers do really have a hard path to reach out on East finals and come to think of on next season we wont even know on what would be the possible changes that had been done by those current teams.
For West teams there would be some nasty clashing out with those super teams.

Yes in the end, those big names on the West  will clash each other and only one of them will enter the finals to battle the champion of the East. It's not too much for the East and I believed they can show up a competition.

And as I mentioned, we don't know the plans of other teams. There will be trades or sometimes unexpected blockbuster trades that might involved the East teams. Again we can't just conclude what will happened in the end. For a NBA fan, especially if rooting in one of the East teams, there is no such thing as not excitement in their every game.

[LogitechMouse]

Really love to see  lots of discussions about the NBA specially its past history and you really know that there are a lot of super fans out there. I agree that we shouldn't really overlook the East because they already proved that they can still bang with the super teams in the West. Yeah, they should focus on defense to offset the firepower of the West and there will be no drama, straight up game with good defense. And we all know that a good defensive team always win at close games.

I agree with what you said. In my place, what we always say whenever there is a mismatch in a game is "The ball is round. Just watch the game till the end." and that is what we must do in the upcoming season. Maybe the West have better players compare to East but they will clash in the playoffs and only one will go to NBA finals to face the best in the East.

They must focus on their defense because there are many players in the West who are dominating in shooting in perimeter and threes. Rockets, Warriors..

P.S. I saw in one page in Facebook thay Leonard stayed in Spurs in a 4 year max deal worth $221M. Is this true or not

[Vasilije69]

Really love to see  lots of discussions about the NBA specially its past history and you really know that there are a lot of super fans out there. I agree that we shouldn't really overlook the East because they already proved that they can still bang with the super teams in the West. Yeah, they should focus on defense to offset the firepower of the West and there will be no drama, straight up game with good defense. And we all know that a good defensive team always win at close games.

I agree with what you said. In my place, what we always say whenever there is a mismatch in a game is "The ball is round. Just watch the game till the end." and that is what we must do in the upcoming season. Maybe the West have better players compare to East but they will clash in the playoffs and only one will go to NBA finals to face the best in the East.

They must focus on their defense because there are many players in the West who are dominating in shooting in perimeter and threes. Rockets, Warriors..

P.S. I saw in one page in Facebook thay Leonard stayed in Spurs in a 4 year max deal worth $221M. Is this true or not

Nah, he didn't sign contract yet but he has big reason to stay in Spurs:

Leonard was clear that he wants in Los Angeles, precisely in Lakers. However, just on July 16 this year, there have been three years since signing the contract on two sides, which means Spurs first star can now be offeedr a supermaximal contract. He would be $ 221 million in five years, and that's a number that no team can offer him.

However, if Lenard does leave, he will no longer be able to sign such an agreement. If he is traded, only for six months he will be able to extend the contract, and only for four years for 108 million dollars. As a free player, which he would become at the end of the season, he will be entitled to a five-year contract of a maximum of $ 190 million if he goes to a team other than San Antonio Spurs and thus lose the potential $ 31 million.

Supermaximal contract can only be offered by a club that has drafted him or who has given him a long-term contract, and that its games, including statistics and trophies, deserves that privilege. Leonard deserved it, and so he acquired the right from July 16 this year to sign a contract with Spars. But only with Spars and with no other team.

[btc_angela]

Really love to see  lots of discussions about the NBA specially its past history and you really know that there are a lot of super fans out there. I agree that we shouldn't really overlook the East because they already proved that they can still bang with the super teams in the West. Yeah, they should focus on defense to offset the firepower of the West and there will be no drama, straight up game with good defense. And we all know that a good defensive team always win at close games.

I agree with what you said. In my place, what we always say whenever there is a mismatch in a game is "The ball is round. Just watch the game till the end." and that is what we must do in the upcoming season. Maybe the West have better players compare to East but they will clash in the playoffs and only one will go to NBA finals to face the best in the East.

They must focus on their defense because there are many players in the West who are dominating in shooting in perimeter and threes. Rockets, Warriors..

P.S. I saw in one page in Facebook thay Leonard stayed in Spurs in a 4 year max deal worth $221M. Is this true or not

I really believed that Leonard wants out of San Antonio Spurs since last year because he really did play for a few games and then the "injury excuses" starting to surface. So for me it clearly shows that he wanted another team. So I would be really surprised if he did sign a max deal. Perhaps Lakers can't afford him anymore since they already sign Lebron James. That's where he wants to sign, I guess he needs to look at other options now.

[stadus]

You are really an NBA fan because you still remember the old days.
The East actually does not give excitement already because all eyes are in the Lakers, Warriors, and the Rockets, these teams are the best in NBA now.

But again, I don't see how it was not exciting to see East teams. Teams that composed of young core players such as Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are still can't be underestimated and there are lots of teams who are making good moves.

If you really watched NBA last season you can't say that. See the changes? Warriors experienced a difficult path to finals. Cavaliers was put on verge of elimination 2 times. See the improvement of other team? Trading season still not over. Lots of big names still on the rumors. You just have to enjoy the game mate.

Cant understand why most or some people do underestimate on the current teams left on the east? There are lots of good teams in the east which shouldnt really be neglect or wont put any attention.
Cavaliers do really have a hard path to reach out on East finals and come to think of on next season we wont even know on what would be the possible changes that had been done by those current teams.
For West teams there would be some nasty clashing out with those super teams.

You can't blame us, blame it to the warriors because they are building a super team and this people has no pride anymore.
I would not overestimate the East as well because I know they are being dominated by Lebron which has no chance to win against the depending champion.

[crwth]

Really love to see  lots of discussions about the NBA specially its past history and you really know that there are a lot of super fans out there. I agree that we shouldn't really overlook the East because they already proved that they can still bang with the super teams in the West. Yeah, they should focus on defense to offset the firepower of the West and there will be no drama, straight up game with good defense. And we all know that a good defensive team always win at close games.

I agree with what you said. In my place, what we always say whenever there is a mismatch in a game is "The ball is round. Just watch the game till the end." and that is what we must do in the upcoming season. Maybe the West have better players compare to East but they will clash in the playoffs and only one will go to NBA finals to face the best in the East.

They must focus on their defense because there are many players in the West who are dominating in shooting in perimeter and threes. Rockets, Warriors..

P.S. I saw in one page in Facebook thay Leonard stayed in Spurs in a 4 year max deal worth $221M. Is this true or not

I really believed that Leonard wants out of San Antonio Spurs since last year because he really did play for a few games and then the "injury excuses" starting to surface. So for me it clearly shows that he wanted another team. So I would be really surprised if he did sign a max deal. Perhaps Lakers can't afford him anymore since they already sign Lebron James. That's where he wants to sign, I guess he needs to look at other options now.

I also believe in that. Leonard really wants out and would rather play in another team. There are a lot of news that document the unhappiness that he has towards the Spurs. I also read that the Lakers have lost interest and the opportunity for the Raptors has gone up. Probably they could get him.

[harizen]

You are really an NBA fan because you still remember the old days.
The East actually does not give excitement already because all eyes are in the Lakers, Warriors, and the Rockets, these teams are the best in NBA now.

But again, I don't see how it was not exciting to see East teams. Teams that composed of young core players such as Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are still can't be underestimated and there are lots of teams who are making good moves.

If you really watched NBA last season you can't say that. See the changes? Warriors experienced a difficult path to finals. Cavaliers was put on verge of elimination 2 times. See the improvement of other team? Trading season still not over. Lots of big names still on the rumors. You just have to enjoy the game mate.

Cant understand why most or some people do underestimate on the current teams left on the east? There are lots of good teams in the east which shouldnt really be neglect or wont put any attention.
Cavaliers do really have a hard path to reach out on East finals and come to think of on next season we wont even know on what would be the possible changes that had been done by those current teams.
For West teams there would be some nasty clashing out with those super teams.

You can't blame us, blame it to the warriors because they are building a super team and this people has no pride anymore.
I would not overestimate the East as well because I know they are being dominated by Lebron which has no chance to win against the depending champion.

Since way back long, Western Conference is already way more dominant than East teams. So generally, even prior to the effort that Golden State Warriros made to where they are now as a superteam. That's why it difficult to compete for the West. Also the last playoffs spot for the West can be 5th or 6th if put on the Eastern conference. That's how dominant West is.

But it doesn't mean that East teams are not exciting anymore. Again we can't speculate it early as there might be happenings along the way that will surprised us.

Stay tuned.

P.S. I saw in one page in Facebook thay Leonard stayed in Spurs in a 4 year max deal worth $221M. Is this true or not

That's hoax. May I know the Facebook page?

[Vasilije69]

BREAKING NEWS!

The San Antonio Spurs have agreed to trade Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a protected 2019 first-round pick, league sources tell ESPN.

Toronto's first-round pick to San Antonio is a protected 1-20 selection. After one year, it becomes two second-round picks.

A trade call with the teams and the NBA league office is scheduled to begin shortly.

Very interesting trade! I doubt anyone could predict this.

[Indamuck]

BREAKING NEWS!

The San Antonio Spurs have agreed to trade Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a protected 2019 first-round pick, league sources tell ESPN.

Toronto's first-round pick to San Antonio is a protected 1-20 selection. After one year, it becomes two second-round picks.

A trade call with the teams and the NBA league office is scheduled to begin shortly.

Very interesting trade! I doubt anyone could predict this.

Kawhi Leonard was considered one of the top 5 players in the NBA not too long ago, this is shocking to say the least.  Poppovich always knows what to do so I trust his opinion.

[Shinpako09]

BREAKING NEWS!

The San Antonio Spurs have agreed to trade Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a protected 2019 first-round pick, league sources tell ESPN.

Toronto's first-round pick to San Antonio is a protected 1-20 selection. After one year, it becomes two second-round picks.

A trade call with the teams and the NBA league office is scheduled to begin shortly.

Very interesting trade! I doubt anyone could predict this.

I never knew it was coming. We are expecting him to be in Lakers but then landed in Raptors. No doubt, a big loss for Spurs and a win trade for Toronto as long as Kawhi will stay healthy. Eastern is getting more exciting now.

[gabmen]

BREAKING NEWS!

The San Antonio Spurs have agreed to trade Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a protected 2019 first-round pick, league sources tell ESPN.

Toronto's first-round pick to San Antonio is a protected 1-20 selection. After one year, it becomes two second-round picks.

A trade call with the teams and the NBA league office is scheduled to begin shortly.

Very interesting trade! I doubt anyone could predict this.

Kawhi Leonard was considered one of the top 5 players in the NBA not too long ago, this is shocking to say the least.  Poppovich always knows what to do so I trust his opinion.

Well honestly that was completely unexpected. Toronto wasn't even in the picture when teams were trying for kawhi lol. I guess it's a good one with derozan getting a chance to be under pop and kawhi getting his own team in the east. Makes it a little more interesting :p

[harizen]

BREAKING NEWS!

The San Antonio Spurs have agreed to trade Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a protected 2019 first-round pick, league sources tell ESPN.

Toronto's first-round pick to San Antonio is a protected 1-20 selection. After one year, it becomes two second-round picks.

A trade call with the teams and the NBA league office is scheduled to begin shortly.

Very interesting trade! I doubt anyone could predict this.

Kawhi Leonard was considered one of the top 5 players in the NBA not too long ago, this is shocking to say the least.  Poppovich always knows what to do so I trust his opinion.

Well honestly that was completely unexpected. Toronto wasn't even in the picture when teams were trying for kawhi lol. I guess it's a good one with derozan getting a chance to be under pop and kawhi getting his own team in the east. Makes it a little more interesting :p

Toronto Raptors is on the list and negotiations between them and San Antonio Spurs are now on 3rd week if Im not mistaken but Im not expecting they will be the next team for Kawhi.

But apparently, DeMar DeRozan is unhappy with the trade. Neither do I, as I see DeRozan's effort just to help Toronto Raptors always be on top of the Eastern Conference standings.

It's a gamble after all for the Raptors because we all know that Leonard will hit free agency next season so there's a possibility that he may left.

a) Once free agency begin next year, they can offer max contract to Leonard to stay with the team. Damn that lots of money I believed.
b) If Leonard declined it, Raptors can market a big player offering the same value or close to what they can offered to Leonard or just do the normal market without targeting a big name.

Don't know Leonard's plan. Too much of drama.

[chaser15]

BREAKING NEWS!

The San Antonio Spurs have agreed to trade Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a protected 2019 first-round pick, league sources tell ESPN.

Toronto's first-round pick to San Antonio is a protected 1-20 selection. After one year, it becomes two second-round picks.

A trade call with the teams and the NBA league office is scheduled to begin shortly.

Very interesting trade! I doubt anyone could predict this.

Kawhi Leonard was considered one of the top 5 players in the NBA not too long ago, this is shocking to say the least.  Poppovich always knows what to do so I trust his opinion.

Well honestly that was completely unexpected. Toronto wasn't even in the picture when teams were trying for kawhi lol. I guess it's a good one with derozan getting a chance to be under pop and kawhi getting his own team in the east. Makes it a little more interesting :p

Toronto Raptors is on the list and negotiations between them and San Antonio Spurs are now on 3rd week if Im not mistaken but Im not expecting they will be the next team for Kawhi.

But apparently, DeMar DeRozan is unhappy with the trade. Neither do I, as I see DeRozan's effort just to help Toronto Raptors always be on top of the Eastern Conference standings.

It's a gamble after all for the Raptors because we all know that Leonard will hit free agency next season so there's a possibility that he may left.

a) Once free agency begin next year, they can offer max contract to Leonard to stay with the team. Damn that lots of money I believed.
b) If Leonard declined it, Raptors can market a big player offering the same value or close to what they can offered to Leonard or just do the normal market without targeting a big name.

Don't know Leonard's plan. Too much of drama.

Kawhi Leonard will just stay there for 1 season and he will transfer to other team. Toronto Raptors I think is  aware of this but I don't know why they moved Derozan for other team. It's not a part of rebuilding process if Leonard will not stay to them.

First they fired the Coach of the Year, Second they trade their All-Star caliber player and what's next? Maybe I will agree to you that they risked it thinking they can offered a max contract to Leonard next season.

That news is unexpected.

[Reid]

BREAKING NEWS!

The San Antonio Spurs have agreed to trade Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a protected 2019 first-round pick, league sources tell ESPN.

Toronto's first-round pick to San Antonio is a protected 1-20 selection. After one year, it becomes two second-round picks.

A trade call with the teams and the NBA league office is scheduled to begin shortly.

Very interesting trade! I doubt anyone could predict this.

This is the right news.

I dont get where the trade is coming from.
Did the San Antonio management just made an error or are they really making the value of Leonard as a smaller one because of the injuries?
Green and Leonard against a very healthy DeRozan. Hmmm. I will look deeper with this. Analysts might have some different views.

[Ranly123]

BREAKING NEWS!

The San Antonio Spurs have agreed to trade Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a protected 2019 first-round pick, league sources tell ESPN.

Toronto's first-round pick to San Antonio is a protected 1-20 selection. After one year, it becomes two second-round picks.

A trade call with the teams and the NBA league office is scheduled to begin shortly.

Very interesting trade! I doubt anyone could predict this.

Kawhi Leonard was considered one of the top 5 players in the NBA not too long ago, this is shocking to say the least.  Poppovich always knows what to do so I trust his opinion.

Well honestly that was completely unexpected. Toronto wasn't even in the picture when teams were trying for kawhi lol. I guess it's a good one with derozan getting a chance to be under pop and kawhi getting his own team in the east. Makes it a little more interesting :p

I don't know if kawhi can make it to the top 16 teams in the league. If the new format for the playoff that only 16 teams either it's all from the West or east will be realized, then it would be hard for Toronto to go for a playoff spot.

[Vasilije69]

BREAKING NEWS!

The San Antonio Spurs have agreed to trade Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a protected 2019 first-round pick, league sources tell ESPN.

Toronto's first-round pick to San Antonio is a protected 1-20 selection. After one year, it becomes two second-round picks.

A trade call with the teams and the NBA league office is scheduled to begin shortly.

Very interesting trade! I doubt anyone could predict this.

This is the right news.

I dont get where the trade is coming from.
Did the San Antonio management just made an error or are they really making the value of Leonard as a smaller one because of the injuries?
Green and Leonard against a very healthy DeRozan. Hmmm. I will look deeper with this. Analysts might have some different views.

In my opinion, Leonard will join Lakers next summer. Actually he might have already signed pre-contract with them. He joined Raptors to recover from an injury and to try to regain old form.
Spurs were sure that they would lose Leonard next summer, so they simply didn't want to leave empty-handed and get nothing in return. Within this deal, they got one DeRozan who can be considered as superstar. Spurs will be in top 5 on West, that's for sure.
And if I am right, Raptors will go full rebuilding.

[freedomgo]

BREAKING NEWS!

The San Antonio Spurs have agreed to trade Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a protected 2019 first-round pick, league sources tell ESPN.

Toronto's first-round pick to San Antonio is a protected 1-20 selection. After one year, it becomes two second-round picks.

A trade call with the teams and the NBA league office is scheduled to begin shortly.

Very interesting trade! I doubt anyone could predict this.

This is the right news.

I dont get where the trade is coming from.
Did the San Antonio management just made an error or are they really making the value of Leonard as a smaller one because of the injuries?
Green and Leonard against a very healthy DeRozan. Hmmm. I will look deeper with this. Analysts might have some different views.

In my opinion, Leonard will join Lakers next summer. Actually he might have already signed pre-contract with them. He joined Raptors to recover from an injury and to try to regain old form.
Spurs were sure that they would lose Leonard next summer, so they simply didn't want to leave empty-handed and get nothing in return. Within this deal, they got one DeRozan who can be considered as superstar. Spurs will be in top 5 on West, that's for sure.
And if I am right, Raptors will go full rebuilding.

Now, the real threat in the East will be the Raptors, they still have a good point guard and I am sure Leonard will like the challenge to bring his team
in the NBA Finals now that the cavaliers are gone. I like the move by the Spurs, it favors the Raptors IMO.