2024 NBA Season

[harizen]

Anthony's battle has only just begun. With Anthony being bought out by the Hawks, it is a certain fact. Many teams, including the Rockets, the Heat, and the Lakers, will be fiercely strangled. in.
From the current situation, the Rockets are the most promising team to win Anthony.

And he will be re-united with Mike D'Antoni and they will never get to Finals anymore. 

Again there is a cap for all of this. Carmelo's salary is too much and Houston got full of star players on their side to fill up the cap.
Now, how can they insert Carmelo with that kind of team?
In my opinion, I dont want him (Carmelo) breaking the chemistry that have been planted by the Houston by now. This is a strong team with a chance of a championship. If I were the Houston management then I will just let it be and strengthen the focus on their plays.

Agree. Don't understand why Houston Rockers are eyeing for Carmelo Anthony. Although chemistry can be learned along the way, I found it difficult to blend if Melo will not adjust. Last season, he was doing a purely catch and shoot unlike back then that his offense is associated with breaching the defense closed to the hoop.

If that transfer to Houston Rockets will happened and if Melo will agree (he should), he can be put on the second squad, yes coming from the bench to boost offense on it. I just don't know if that will be the scenario since Melo is always on a starting lineup since then.

[Vasilije69]

After spending last season with the New York Knicks, former No. 2 overall pick Michael Beasley is joining the Los Angeles Lakers on a one-year, $3.5 million deal, league sources tell ESPN. Beasley rejoins LeBron James, who he previously played with in Miami.

[Caladonian]

After spending last season with the New York Knicks, former No. 2 overall pick Michael Beasley is joining the Los Angeles Lakers on a one-year, $3.5 million deal, league sources tell ESPN. Beasley rejoins LeBron James, who he previously played with in Miami.

An additional force for lebron's stay, though they ain't get leonard but the reinforcement can lift the team up, with this offensive/defensive formed
I can see that blending together will be very essentials, the coaching staff needs to workout and better to prepare them as early as they can to be
fully solid when the season started.

[Baofeng]

After spending last season with the New York Knicks, former No. 2 overall pick Michael Beasley is joining the Los Angeles Lakers on a one-year, $3.5 million deal, league sources tell ESPN. Beasley rejoins LeBron James, who he previously played with in Miami.

An additional force for lebron's stay, though they ain't get leonard but the reinforcement can lift the team up, with this offensive/defensive formed
I can see that blending together will be very essentials, the coaching staff needs to workout and better to prepare them as early as they can to be
fully solid when the season started.

I agree. The first year will be critical for the team to blend it. Remember that the set of new players around Lebron had some issues as well, Rondo, Lance if I'm my memory serves me right, Beasley has also issues with Lebron during their Miami days. So its going to be interesting this new set of rosters. Its a make or break for the Lakers and Lebron and heads will roll if there is no chemistry in the first 3 - 4 months of next season.

[LogitechMouse]

After spending last season with the New York Knicks, former No. 2 overall pick Michael Beasley is joining the Los Angeles Lakers on a one-year, $3.5 million deal, league sources tell ESPN. Beasley rejoins LeBron James, who he previously played with in Miami.

An additional force for lebron's stay, though they ain't get leonard but the reinforcement can lift the team up, with this offensive/defensive formed
I can see that blending together will be very essentials, the coaching staff needs to workout and better to prepare them as early as they can to be
fully solid when the season started.

Beasley is an additional force to the Lakers team and another veteran to help the young players. I feel a bit sad because they didn't get Leonard and George who some are saying "The Big 3 of Lakers" but instead they only got Lebron.

Lebron will create a new Big 3 in Lakers and will help the young players to play like the young players of Celtics maybe. The first months of the Lakers will be bad but not that bad. They will suffer losses I think because of lack of chemistry but for me, they already have a slot in the Playoffs for the next season. Its a shame for Lebron if he will not be in the Playoffs.

[Reid]

I understand that getting schroder and luwawu for the trade and dealing a bad contract melo and a pick in return MAY look like its a decent trade for OKC but it really isn't. This was a trade to make a space for their luxury tax and they didn't made a lot of space for luxury tax to be low. They are still paying the highest luxury tax in the whole nba and the only players they have that makes sense is russell westbrook and paul george with roberson and adams as great role players.

Having 2 stars and 2 good role players doesn't justify "the biggest luxury tax in the nba" levels of payment. They should have stretched instead. Hawks on the other hand got rid of shcoder but also got melo and waive him. I mean if you are going to waive melo than just wave dennis himself without a trade. Sixers maybe the only part that got something in return.

Agree. Why make the rotation and not trade directly to the Houston Rockets. Used Carmelo as a trading card while Schroder is already a good one. I hope that is just because Houston dont want Schroder in their roster or they may have missed that good trade of their life.

Agree. Don't understand why Houston Rockers are eyeing for Carmelo Anthony. Although chemistry can be learned along the way, I found it difficult to blend if Melo will not adjust. Last season, he was doing a purely catch and shoot unlike back then that his offense is associated with breaching the defense closed to the hoop.

If that transfer to Houston Rockets will happened and if Melo will agree (he should), he can be put on the second squad, yes coming from the bench to boost offense on it. I just don't know if that will be the scenario since Melo is always on a starting lineup since then.

Yeah Carmelo still have those hot hands on the perimeter but he is getting slower and that could be the reason for the lack of penetration on the inside. Ball could be stolen easily if he cant find that speed anymore.

The good thing here is D'Antoni already knew how Carmelo plays and where to position him. If it is the 2nd team and Melo agrees then it will be good. But for a superstar, his ego might get in the way.

[Vasilije69]

The Sacramento Kings and forward Nemanja Bjelica have agreed to a three-year deal of  $20.5 million (first reported by Yahoo Sports). Bjelica spent the previous three seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves, and had agreed to a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason before backing out this week, league sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Bjelica started 21 games at small forward last season during All-Star Jimmy Butler's injury absence and could be slated to compete to start at that position due to Sacramento's logjam of big men.


I am so glad he stayed in NBA and signed with Sacramento and joined Bogdan. In 00-s we had Pedja Stojaković and Vlade Divac, today we have Bogdan + Bjelica! With Divac in staff I am sure Bjelica will get a way more opportunity than he had in Wolves and show that he totally deserves it!
Too bad that their matches are too late for us in Europe, but I am sure we will find way to watch them.

Looking forward watching them together!

[Oasisman]

Agree. Don't understand why Houston Rockers are eyeing for Carmelo Anthony. Although chemistry can be learned along the way, I found it difficult to blend if Melo will not adjust. Last season, he was doing a purely catch and shoot unlike back then that his offense is associated with breaching the defense closed to the hoop.

If that transfer to Houston Rockets will happened and if Melo will agree (he should), he can be put on the second squad, yes coming from the bench to boost offense on it. I just don't know if that will be the scenario since Melo is always on a starting lineup since then.

Yeah Carmelo still have those hot hands on the perimeter but he is getting slower and that could be the reason for the lack of penetration on the inside. Ball could be stolen easily if he cant find that speed anymore.

The good thing here is D'Antoni already knew how Carmelo plays and where to position him. If it is the 2nd team and Melo agrees then it will be good. But for a superstar, his ego might get in the way.

Nah, I dont think Carmelo will accept if he's assigned in the 2nd squad, he has an ego that always says he always belong to the starting line up. Carmelo is a good superstar, he just need to blend in the perfect pieces for him as you guys said, because he just cant lead a team to win a ring. He's Denver Nugget team was his best team so far,they just cant get passed the Lakers, after he changed tean everything was awful for him.

[btc_angela]

Agree. Don't understand why Houston Rockers are eyeing for Carmelo Anthony. Although chemistry can be learned along the way, I found it difficult to blend if Melo will not adjust. Last season, he was doing a purely catch and shoot unlike back then that his offense is associated with breaching the defense closed to the hoop.

If that transfer to Houston Rockets will happened and if Melo will agree (he should), he can be put on the second squad, yes coming from the bench to boost offense on it. I just don't know if that will be the scenario since Melo is always on a starting lineup since then.

Yeah Carmelo still have those hot hands on the perimeter but he is getting slower and that could be the reason for the lack of penetration on the inside. Ball could be stolen easily if he cant find that speed anymore.

The good thing here is D'Antoni already knew how Carmelo plays and where to position him. If it is the 2nd team and Melo agrees then it will be good. But for a superstar, his ego might get in the way.

Nah, I dont think Carmelo will accept if he's assigned in the 2nd squad, he has an ego that always says he always belong to the starting line up. Carmelo is a good superstar, he just need to blend in the perfect pieces for him as you guys said, because he just cant lead a team to win a ring. He's Denver Nugget team was his best team so far,they just cant get passed the Lakers, after he changed tean everything was awful for him.

I agree. We still remember during a post game interview and someone has ask him that question along the line. He was laughing at the guy but we all know that his best days are behind him. He still thinks that he can deliver but we all know how he faired last year. Iso guy, short jump shots, dribble penetrate. So I don't think that the will accept role coming from the bench.

[Reid]

Agree. Don't understand why Houston Rockers are eyeing for Carmelo Anthony. Although chemistry can be learned along the way, I found it difficult to blend if Melo will not adjust. Last season, he was doing a purely catch and shoot unlike back then that his offense is associated with breaching the defense closed to the hoop.

If that transfer to Houston Rockets will happened and if Melo will agree (he should), he can be put on the second squad, yes coming from the bench to boost offense on it. I just don't know if that will be the scenario since Melo is always on a starting lineup since then.

Yeah Carmelo still have those hot hands on the perimeter but he is getting slower and that could be the reason for the lack of penetration on the inside. Ball could be stolen easily if he cant find that speed anymore.

The good thing here is D'Antoni already knew how Carmelo plays and where to position him. If it is the 2nd team and Melo agrees then it will be good. But for a superstar, his ego might get in the way.

Nah, I dont think Carmelo will accept if he's assigned in the 2nd squad, he has an ego that always says he always belong to the starting line up. Carmelo is a good superstar, he just need to blend in the perfect pieces for him as you guys said, because he just cant lead a team to win a ring. He's Denver Nugget team was his best team so far,they just cant get passed the Lakers, after he changed tean everything was awful for him.

I agree. We still remember during a post game interview and someone has ask him that question along the line. He was laughing at the guy but we all know that his best days are behind him. He still thinks that he can deliver but we all know how he faired last year. Iso guy, short jump shots, dribble penetrate. So I don't think that the will accept role coming from the bench.

We are all in agreement with that.
What else do you think scouts are thinking about him. It might be worse than what we are saying here.
We know these guys are being observed daily. One example is Jeremy Lim. Once he had been scouted for all his moves, defending him became easy for whoever will face him.
That is scouting in NBA in the highest level.

Now Carmelo became so narrow with his options of offense. Perimeter shots mostly and cannot be seen in the paint. He cant be a forward cause we cannot see rebounds or some defense from him in the paint. So where should a team put him?
Houston already got 3 guards who are really good. Add Green makes them 4 there.
The position that he wants as a wing man of either CP3 or Harden is already taken.

[freedomgo]

Agree. Don't understand why Houston Rockers are eyeing for Carmelo Anthony. Although chemistry can be learned along the way, I found it difficult to blend if Melo will not adjust. Last season, he was doing a purely catch and shoot unlike back then that his offense is associated with breaching the defense closed to the hoop.

If that transfer to Houston Rockets will happened and if Melo will agree (he should), he can be put on the second squad, yes coming from the bench to boost offense on it. I just don't know if that will be the scenario since Melo is always on a starting lineup since then.

Yeah Carmelo still have those hot hands on the perimeter but he is getting slower and that could be the reason for the lack of penetration on the inside. Ball could be stolen easily if he cant find that speed anymore.

The good thing here is D'Antoni already knew how Carmelo plays and where to position him. If it is the 2nd team and Melo agrees then it will be good. But for a superstar, his ego might get in the way.

Nah, I dont think Carmelo will accept if he's assigned in the 2nd squad, he has an ego that always says he always belong to the starting line up. Carmelo is a good superstar, he just need to blend in the perfect pieces for him as you guys said, because he just cant lead a team to win a ring. He's Denver Nugget team was his best team so far,they just cant get passed the Lakers, after he changed tean everything was awful for him.

I agree. We still remember during a post game interview and someone has ask him that question along the line. He was laughing at the guy but we all know that his best days are behind him. He still thinks that he can deliver but we all know how he faired last year. Iso guy, short jump shots, dribble penetrate. So I don't think that the will accept role coming from the bench.

We are all in agreement with that.
What else do you think scouts are thinking about him. It might be worse than what we are saying here.
We know these guys are being observed daily. One example is Jeremy Lim. Once he had been scouted for all his moves, defending him became easy for whoever will face him.
That is scouting in NBA in the highest level.

Now Carmelo became so narrow with his options of offense. Perimeter shots mostly and cannot be seen in the paint. He cant be a forward cause we cannot see rebounds or some defense from him in the paint. So where should a team put him?
Houston already got 3 guards who are really good. Add Green makes them 4 there.
The position that he wants as a wing man of either CP3 or Harden is already taken.

I think Melo should start accepting that he is not getting any younger anymore, plus the injury problem.
Whatever team he will land, he should show his best this time so he will not be criticized on his style of play with the OKC.

[LogitechMouse]

Agree. Don't understand why Houston Rockers are eyeing for Carmelo Anthony. Although chemistry can be learned along the way, I found it difficult to blend if Melo will not adjust. Last season, he was doing a purely catch and shoot unlike back then that his offense is associated with breaching the defense closed to the hoop.

If that transfer to Houston Rockets will happened and if Melo will agree (he should), he can be put on the second squad, yes coming from the bench to boost offense on it. I just don't know if that will be the scenario since Melo is always on a starting lineup since then.

Yeah Carmelo still have those hot hands on the perimeter but he is getting slower and that could be the reason for the lack of penetration on the inside. Ball could be stolen easily if he cant find that speed anymore.

The good thing here is D'Antoni already knew how Carmelo plays and where to position him. If it is the 2nd team and Melo agrees then it will be good. But for a superstar, his ego might get in the way.

Nah, I dont think Carmelo will accept if he's assigned in the 2nd squad, he has an ego that always says he always belong to the starting line up. Carmelo is a good superstar, he just need to blend in the perfect pieces for him as you guys said, because he just cant lead a team to win a ring. He's Denver Nugget team was his best team so far,they just cant get passed the Lakers, after he changed tean everything was awful for him.

I agree. We still remember during a post game interview and someone has ask him that question along the line. He was laughing at the guy but we all know that his best days are behind him. He still thinks that he can deliver but we all know how he faired last year. Iso guy, short jump shots, dribble penetrate. So I don't think that the will accept role coming from the bench.

He must accept his fate now that he will not win a ring in his career (just joking) but I think this is true. He is an all star caliber when he is in Nuggets but when he is traded to Knicks, he didn't play well there.

He must accept now the role as a bench because he can't contribute that much anymore. In his first year in OKC, he didnt played well there. Now he is being traded to another team. Maybe he will be a starter there but the question is can he lead his team.

[rickadone]

Rondo is the out of place guy compared to others.

Mcgee is not a smart player but he has height and can be a good defender if he tries yet he is a funny guy and mostly known for his moves on Shaqtin a fool. We know Lance from his weird moves and weird personality as well he is a different person.
Beasley has been made a joke like he is doing silly stuff and always high and so forth.

Yet, Rondo is not like that, he is a smart player, he is an angry player for sure but he is a smart player, he memorizes everything about every team and every player and works on that. Rondo and Lebron can be great.

Also lets not forget that Lakers still have Lonzo, Kuzma, Ingram and Hart as their young core, they can improve to a great teammates for Lebron.

[gabmen]

Rondo is the out of place guy compared to others.

Mcgee is not a smart player but he has height and can be a good defender if he tries yet he is a funny guy and mostly known for his moves on Shaqtin a fool. We know Lance from his weird moves and weird personality as well he is a different person.
Beasley has been made a joke like he is doing silly stuff and always high and so forth.

Yet, Rondo is not like that, he is a smart player, he is an angry player for sure but he is a smart player, he memorizes everything about every team and every player and works on that. Rondo and Lebron can be great.

Also lets not forget that Lakers still have Lonzo, Kuzma, Ingram and Hart as their young core, they can improve to a great teammates for Lebron.

Well even though been perceived as clowns, mcgee and stephenson has proved their significance in their own roles for their respective teams. You can't deny the fact that these, including beasly, can excel in a lesser team. Luke walton really have his work cut out for him since this lineup, if he manages to get them working together well, can be a serious threat in the west.

[Maslate]

Rondo is the out of place guy compared to others.

Mcgee is not a smart player but he has height and can be a good defender if he tries yet he is a funny guy and mostly known for his moves on Shaqtin a fool. We know Lance from his weird moves and weird personality as well he is a different person.
Beasley has been made a joke like he is doing silly stuff and always high and so forth.

Yet, Rondo is not like that, he is a smart player, he is an angry player for sure but he is a smart player, he memorizes everything about every team and every player and works on that. Rondo and Lebron can be great.

Also lets not forget that Lakers still have Lonzo, Kuzma, Ingram and Hart as their young core, they can improve to a great teammates for Lebron.

Well even though been perceived as clowns, mcgee and stephenson has proved their significance in their own roles for their respective teams. You can't deny the fact that these, including beasly, can excel in a lesser team. Luke walton really have his work cut out for him since this lineup, if he manages to get them working together well, can be a serious threat in the west.

Mcgee suddenly becomes a great player because he was playing with the warriors who has a lot of confidence.
I think the is the difference and he is more confident now even if he is playing with other team because he already earn his first championship.

[crwth]

Rondo is the out of place guy compared to others.

Mcgee is not a smart player but he has height and can be a good defender if he tries yet he is a funny guy and mostly known for his moves on Shaqtin a fool. We know Lance from his weird moves and weird personality as well he is a different person.
Beasley has been made a joke like he is doing silly stuff and always high and so forth.

Yet, Rondo is not like that, he is a smart player, he is an angry player for sure but he is a smart player, he memorizes everything about every team and every player and works on that. Rondo and Lebron can be great.

Also lets not forget that Lakers still have Lonzo, Kuzma, Ingram and Hart as their young core, they can improve to a great teammates for Lebron.

Well even though been perceived as clowns, mcgee and stephenson has proved their significance in their own roles for their respective teams. You can't deny the fact that these, including beasly, can excel in a lesser team. Luke walton really have his work cut out for him since this lineup, if he manages to get them working together well, can be a serious threat in the west.

Mcgee suddenly becomes a great player because he was playing with the warriors who has a lot of confidence.
I think the is the difference and he is more confident now even if he is playing with other team because he already earn his first championship.

There are still parts of him that he needs to work on but he is different from where he stand a few years ago. You could see that he is not features too much now in Shaqtin a fool but still he is a great player. When you surround yourself with champions, you would be one.

[Reid]

Rondo is the out of place guy compared to others.

Mcgee is not a smart player but he has height and can be a good defender if he tries yet he is a funny guy and mostly known for his moves on Shaqtin a fool. We know Lance from his weird moves and weird personality as well he is a different person.
Beasley has been made a joke like he is doing silly stuff and always high and so forth.

Yet, Rondo is not like that, he is a smart player, he is an angry player for sure but he is a smart player, he memorizes everything about every team and every player and works on that. Rondo and Lebron can be great.

Also lets not forget that Lakers still have Lonzo, Kuzma, Ingram and Hart as their young core, they can improve to a great teammates for Lebron.

Yeah and those young ones will get a lot of minutes if these veterans will fail on their task as the first team.
Yes, I think Draymond Green said Rondo is a wise player. That was after they beat them with a game so hot from the two.

I am expecting more with Kuzma now that is Lebron is in. Leadership will be there so he should really make some good plays by now. Lonzo though, he might have some problems when Lebron takes the ball from the inbound.

[Japinat]

Rondo is the out of place guy compared to others.

Mcgee is not a smart player but he has height and can be a good defender if he tries yet he is a funny guy and mostly known for his moves on Shaqtin a fool. We know Lance from his weird moves and weird personality as well he is a different person.
Beasley has been made a joke like he is doing silly stuff and always high and so forth.

Yet, Rondo is not like that, he is a smart player, he is an angry player for sure but he is a smart player, he memorizes everything about every team and every player and works on that. Rondo and Lebron can be great.

Also lets not forget that Lakers still have Lonzo, Kuzma, Ingram and Hart as their young core, they can improve to a great teammates for Lebron.

Well even though been perceived as clowns, mcgee and stephenson has proved their significance in their own roles for their respective teams. You can't deny the fact that these, including beasly, can excel in a lesser team. Luke walton really have his work cut out for him since this lineup, if he manages to get them working together well, can be a serious threat in the west.

Mcgee suddenly becomes a great player because he was playing with the warriors who has a lot of confidence.
I think the is the difference and he is more confident now even if he is playing with other team because he already earn his first championship.

There are still parts of him that he needs to work on but he is different from where he stand a few years ago. You could see that he is not features too much now in Shaqtin a fool but still he is a great player. When you surround yourself with champions, you would be one.

He will be playing with the best player in the Planet now, he should still maintain that confidence.
His length is what makes him valuable especially if he will continue to be healthy and will be given good minutes by the Lakers coach.

[LogitechMouse]

Rondo is the out of place guy compared to others.

Mcgee is not a smart player but he has height and can be a good defender if he tries yet he is a funny guy and mostly known for his moves on Shaqtin a fool. We know Lance from his weird moves and weird personality as well he is a different person.
Beasley has been made a joke like he is doing silly stuff and always high and so forth.

Yet, Rondo is not like that, he is a smart player, he is an angry player for sure but he is a smart player, he memorizes everything about every team and every player and works on that. Rondo and Lebron can be great.

Also lets not forget that Lakers still have Lonzo, Kuzma, Ingram and Hart as their young core, they can improve to a great teammates for Lebron.

Yeah and those young ones will get a lot of minutes if these veterans will fail on their task as the first team.
Yes, I think Draymond Green said Rondo is a wise player. That was after they beat them with a game so hot from the two.

I am expecting more with Kuzma now that is Lebron is in. Leadership will be there so he should really make some good plays by now. Lonzo though, he might have some problems when Lebron takes the ball from the inbound.

Mcgee and Stephenson are indeed weird players. McGee became popular in Shaqtin a fool and Stephenson has this weird moves when he is on the court. Maybe they will change now that they have different teammates already.

Like @Reid said, Lebron is expecting from the young players of Lakers to step up in their games so that they can help him in the court. I think Lebron doesn't want to happen what he did in Cavs last season. Him, Rondo and Beasley are veterans and the young players need their leadership.

[Oasisman]

Rondo is the out of place guy compared to others.

Mcgee is not a smart player but he has height and can be a good defender if he tries yet he is a funny guy and mostly known for his moves on Shaqtin a fool. We know Lance from his weird moves and weird personality as well he is a different person.
Beasley has been made a joke like he is doing silly stuff and always high and so forth.

Yet, Rondo is not like that, he is a smart player, he is an angry player for sure but he is a smart player, he memorizes everything about every team and every player and works on that. Rondo and Lebron can be great.

Also lets not forget that Lakers still have Lonzo, Kuzma, Ingram and Hart as their young core, they can improve to a great teammates for Lebron.

Wait till next year. Lakers is rebuilding their franchise with Lebron and these young talents. Lakers management is so smart for not engaging their young talents into a Leonard trade. Next season Leonard will become free agent, and he could sign to the Lakers. See, the Lakers could potentially acquire Leonard without giving up their young talents.
Lonzo, Kuzma, Ingram, and Hart they're all a young and has an incridible talent.