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I am still shocked that people even after so many straight finals and so many times carrying his horrible cavs teams they can still question lebron james. I understand beating warriors or rockets could be a problem but lets face it warriors are not "having fun" like they used to and rockets lost key part of their team with ariza, now I do not think lebron will have west side finals but he sure as hell is not staying out of playoffs. He will give people their moneys worth and have a shot at actually disrupting other teams.

Also, this year is not really the year lakers are looking into being great again, this year is the year lakers are getting by. Next year when there is huge names in the free agency, they will go hard after a lot of players and if they can get couple good names into this roster they will be amazing. Simple strategy, hope to get good players next year and hope warriors fall apart on contract negotiations.

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[Sukut]

A lot of happenings today, I think this hasn't been posted.

NBA trade news: Kyrie Irving and Jimmy Butler exits, Raptors confirm deal, Lakers claim

Interesting to hear that Kyrie Irving doesn't want to sign a extension with the Celtics. He even haven't had the time to show his skills in a Celtics uniform and now his thinking of leaving them?

He knows that the Celts are going to be good even without him judging from the Eastern Conference Finals last season.

Is he thinking of joining another team that has a star and be a potential super teams?

I think not considering that the Celtics will have Hayward back to it's roster and this could make them a team to beat at the East. He may have problem with the Celtic's front office  .

Is it possible that Kyrie will team up with Lebron James again, I mean they work better together and they are a threat.
There are a lot of surprises actually but I hope he will be in a team that has a championship potential, and I also hope he will be fully healthy to finish a season, especially the off season.

I believe it is not possible that kyrie might not team up with LeBron, I think that Lakers have their own people to be with King James in order to win and look, their rookies might be the superstar Lakers might need right? So, they must stay on the track with the king.

According to the news, Irving and Butler might go with the Knicks or the Nets. I think they must go to Knicks so that Porzingis have some good teammates to play with. I don't think Irving will go Lakers. Magic will focus on his young players and will train them in order to win a championship.

Kyrie Irving has lost it when he quit Lebron and to be honest Butler and Irving is not a good pair.

[Reid]

Side topic:

Dates that notable players with new teams will be visiting their former teams during the 2018-19 season.

DATE

Carmelo Anthony at OKC   Nov. 8
LeBron James at CLE           Nov. 21
DeAndre Jordan at LAC   Dec. 20
Kawhi Leonard at SA           Jan. 3
Blake Griffin at LAC           Jan. 12
Tony Parker at SA           Jan. 14
DeMar DeRozan at TOR   Feb. 22

Interesting to see how the Cleveland will react to James. The first time he transferred it was really ugly and there are reports that some fans burned James Jersey. But I think Cavs fans will be soft this time, because he was able to bring a trophy (which he promised.) Tony Parker will be embraced by San Antonio and perhaps gives him tribute when he goes back and play on Jan. 14.

He tried his best. Actually I have never seen a player played that much just like Lebron James minutes. It is too exhausting just watching him almost not having a break.

He had a mindset of a champion and yet it is just short and I dont blame the other players of Cleveland too. It is just too hard to reach a certain game like Lebron. He is really on his peak of playing basketball.

I want to see DeRozan ex-team reaction though. He is one of the best in Toronto and now here is what happened.

[Jating]

Side topic:

Dates that notable players with new teams will be visiting their former teams during the 2018-19 season.

DATE

Carmelo Anthony at OKC   Nov. 8
LeBron James at CLE           Nov. 21
DeAndre Jordan at LAC   Dec. 20
Kawhi Leonard at SA           Jan. 3
Blake Griffin at LAC           Jan. 12
Tony Parker at SA           Jan. 14
DeMar DeRozan at TOR   Feb. 22

Interesting to see how the Cleveland will react to James. The first time he transferred it was really ugly and there are reports that some fans burned James Jersey. But I think Cavs fans will be soft this time, because he was able to bring a trophy (which he promised.) Tony Parker will be embraced by San Antonio and perhaps gives him tribute when he goes back and play on Jan. 14.

He tried his best. Actually I have never seen a player played that much just like Lebron James minutes. It is too exhausting just watching him almost not having a break.

He had a mindset of a champion and yet it is just short and I dont blame the other players of Cleveland too. It is just too hard to reach a certain game like Lebron. He is really on his peak of playing basketball.

I want to see DeRozan ex-team reaction though. He is one of the best in Toronto and now here is what happened.

Yes. DeRozan is also going to be something big when he goes back to Toronto again. Seems that he doesn't like to leave the Raptors but its business and as much as the fans wanted him, the management makes the final decision. He will be appreciated, because he was traded and didn't left like what Lebron in "The Decision", or Durant decisions on moving to GSW.

[harizen]

Is it possible that Kyrie will team up with Lebron James again, I mean they work better together and they are a threat.

Kyrie Irving is known for his attitude of having a "serious" pride. Even there is chances, I will give a 0.55% that LBJ and Irving will teamed up again. Teaming with LBJ again will resulf of a wild criticism for Irving. He did partways to pursue his own goal and reason and so he must pushed it no matter what.

Interesting to hear that Kyrie Irving doesn't want to sign a extension with the Celtics. He even haven't had the time to show his skills in a Celtics uniform and now his thinking of leaving them? Is he thinking of joining another team that has a star and be a potential super teams?

Boston Celtics already have that kind of players and we seen how deadly they are even without Kyrie on the floor, so clearly he does have his own reason for not dealing on a contract extension.

...and to be honest Butler and Irving is not a good pair.

Honestly, Jimmy Butler is inconsistent. Period lol.

[Sukut]

Side topic:

Dates that notable players with new teams will be visiting their former teams during the 2018-19 season.

DATE

Carmelo Anthony at OKC   Nov. 8
LeBron James at CLE           Nov. 21
DeAndre Jordan at LAC   Dec. 20
Kawhi Leonard at SA           Jan. 3
Blake Griffin at LAC           Jan. 12
Tony Parker at SA           Jan. 14
DeMar DeRozan at TOR   Feb. 22

Interesting to see how the Cleveland will react to James. The first time he transferred it was really ugly and there are reports that some fans burned James Jersey. But I think Cavs fans will be soft this time, because he was able to bring a trophy (which he promised.) Tony Parker will be embraced by San Antonio and perhaps gives him tribute when he goes back and play on Jan. 14.

He tried his best. Actually I have never seen a player played that much just like Lebron James minutes. It is too exhausting just watching him almost not having a break.

He had a mindset of a champion and yet it is just short and I dont blame the other players of Cleveland too. It is just too hard to reach a certain game like Lebron. He is really on his peak of playing basketball.

I want to see DeRozan ex-team reaction though. He is one of the best in Toronto and now here is what happened.

Yes. DeRozan is also going to be something big when he goes back to Toronto again. Seems that he doesn't like to leave the Raptors but its business and as much as the fans wanted him, the management makes the final decision. He will be appreciated, because he was traded and didn't left like what Lebron in "The Decision", or Durant decisions on moving to GSW.

What do you mean by "when he goes back"?

[Jating]

Side topic:

Dates that notable players with new teams will be visiting their former teams during the 2018-19 season.

DATE

Carmelo Anthony at OKC   Nov. 8
LeBron James at CLE           Nov. 21
DeAndre Jordan at LAC   Dec. 20
Kawhi Leonard at SA           Jan. 3
Blake Griffin at LAC           Jan. 12
Tony Parker at SA           Jan. 14
DeMar DeRozan at TOR   Feb. 22

Interesting to see how the Cleveland will react to James. The first time he transferred it was really ugly and there are reports that some fans burned James Jersey. But I think Cavs fans will be soft this time, because he was able to bring a trophy (which he promised.) Tony Parker will be embraced by San Antonio and perhaps gives him tribute when he goes back and play on Jan. 14.

He tried his best. Actually I have never seen a player played that much just like Lebron James minutes. It is too exhausting just watching him almost not having a break.

He had a mindset of a champion and yet it is just short and I dont blame the other players of Cleveland too. It is just too hard to reach a certain game like Lebron. He is really on his peak of playing basketball.

I want to see DeRozan ex-team reaction though. He is one of the best in Toronto and now here is what happened.

Yes. DeRozan is also going to be something big when he goes back to Toronto again. Seems that he doesn't like to leave the Raptors but its business and as much as the fans wanted him, the management makes the final decision. He will be appreciated, because he was traded and didn't left like what Lebron in "The Decision", or Durant decisions on moving to GSW.

What do you mean by "when he goes back"?

What I meant is DeRozan going back to play as ex-Toronto Raptors in  Scotiabank Arena on Feb. 22.

[Baofeng]

A lot of happenings today, I think this hasn't been posted.

NBA trade news: Kyrie Irving and Jimmy Butler exits, Raptors confirm deal, Lakers claim

Interesting to hear that Kyrie Irving doesn't want to sign a extension with the Celtics. He even haven't had the time to show his skills in a Celtics uniform and now his thinking of leaving them? Is he thinking of joining another team that has a star and be a potential super teams? I don't know about Butler's case though, he also turns down a lucrative contract offered to him.

It got me thinking that it he doesn't really wanted to play with Boston, but since he has no choice last year. He want out of Cavaliers and that time Boston has a good offer. He take it, play a few games, need to be sidelined because he got injured. Perfect. Now he is looking for a new team to get a super max contract and make him more money.

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I guess kyrie is doing all of this to himself. I mean butler might had a problem with timberwolves I wouldn't blame him however kyrie is just a diva apparently. His way of leaving cavs and after that he is pulling this off with celtics ? If you look at the contract deal, he will make more money staying in celtics one more year and signing a new contract next year instead of extension. So, why would he sign now when he can sign next year and make more money ? I hope that is the case, if its not than kyrie will just spiral downwards in his career and be lost and only remembered like jason williams as a person who had handles and magician moves and nothing else. Well that and the 2016 ring because he had a big part in that too.

[Botnake]

A lot of happenings today, I think this hasn't been posted.

NBA trade news: Kyrie Irving and Jimmy Butler exits, Raptors confirm deal, Lakers claim

Interesting to hear that Kyrie Irving doesn't want to sign a extension with the Celtics. He even haven't had the time to show his skills in a Celtics uniform and now his thinking of leaving them? Is he thinking of joining another team that has a star and be a potential super teams? I don't know about Butler's case though, he also turns down a lucrative contract offered to him.

It got me thinking that it he doesn't really wanted to play with Boston, but since he has no choice last year. He want out of Cavaliers and that time Boston has a good offer. He take it, play a few games, need to be sidelined because he got injured. Perfect. Now he is looking for a new team to get a super max contract and make him more money.

Actually he is doing well in Boston, when he was still healthy he was the main man. 
However, I believe that Kyrie wants to be the star in a team that plays most minutes, Boston has a different style of play because they want everyone to score.

[LogitechMouse]

Side topic:

Dates that notable players with new teams will be visiting their former teams during the 2018-19 season.

DATE

Carmelo Anthony at OKC   Nov. 8
LeBron James at CLE           Nov. 21
DeAndre Jordan at LAC   Dec. 20
Kawhi Leonard at SA           Jan. 3
Blake Griffin at LAC           Jan. 12
Tony Parker at SA           Jan. 14
DeMar DeRozan at TOR   Feb. 22

Interesting to see how the Cleveland will react to James. The first time he transferred it was really ugly and there are reports that some fans burned James Jersey. But I think Cavs fans will be soft this time, because he was able to bring a trophy (which he promised.) Tony Parker will be embraced by San Antonio and perhaps gives him tribute when he goes back and play on Jan. 14.

I think they Cavs fans will be softer than the last time that he is on Miami. They have accepted and they knew it already that he will leave Cleveland after the season.

I think what is interesting is how the Raptors fans will respond with DeRozan and the Spurs fans with Leonard.

[Sukut]

Side topic:

Dates that notable players with new teams will be visiting their former teams during the 2018-19 season.

DATE

Carmelo Anthony at OKC   Nov. 8
LeBron James at CLE           Nov. 21
DeAndre Jordan at LAC   Dec. 20
Kawhi Leonard at SA           Jan. 3
Blake Griffin at LAC           Jan. 12
Tony Parker at SA           Jan. 14
DeMar DeRozan at TOR   Feb. 22

Interesting to see how the Cleveland will react to James. The first time he transferred it was really ugly and there are reports that some fans burned James Jersey. But I think Cavs fans will be soft this time, because he was able to bring a trophy (which he promised.) Tony Parker will be embraced by San Antonio and perhaps gives him tribute when he goes back and play on Jan. 14.

He tried his best. Actually I have never seen a player played that much just like Lebron James minutes. It is too exhausting just watching him almost not having a break.

He had a mindset of a champion and yet it is just short and I dont blame the other players of Cleveland too. It is just too hard to reach a certain game like Lebron. He is really on his peak of playing basketball.

I want to see DeRozan ex-team reaction though. He is one of the best in Toronto and now here is what happened.

Yes. DeRozan is also going to be something big when he goes back to Toronto again. Seems that he doesn't like to leave the Raptors but its business and as much as the fans wanted him, the management makes the final decision. He will be appreciated, because he was traded and didn't left like what Lebron in "The Decision", or Durant decisions on moving to GSW.

What do you mean by "when he goes back"?

What I meant is DeRozan going back to play as ex-Toronto Raptors in  Scotiabank Arena on Feb. 22.

Oh I see. It's going be nothing but love and respect. It was the managements decision at the end of the day. The fans will show love.

[gabmen]

Side topic:

Dates that notable players with new teams will be visiting their former teams during the 2018-19 season.

DATE

Carmelo Anthony at OKC   Nov. 8
LeBron James at CLE           Nov. 21
DeAndre Jordan at LAC   Dec. 20
Kawhi Leonard at SA           Jan. 3
Blake Griffin at LAC           Jan. 12
Tony Parker at SA           Jan. 14
DeMar DeRozan at TOR   Feb. 22

Interesting to see how the Cleveland will react to James. The first time he transferred it was really ugly and there are reports that some fans burned James Jersey. But I think Cavs fans will be soft this time, because he was able to bring a trophy (which he promised.) Tony Parker will be embraced by San Antonio and perhaps gives him tribute when he goes back and play on Jan. 14.

He tried his best. Actually I have never seen a player played that much just like Lebron James minutes. It is too exhausting just watching him almost not having a break.

He had a mindset of a champion and yet it is just short and I dont blame the other players of Cleveland too. It is just too hard to reach a certain game like Lebron. He is really on his peak of playing basketball.

I want to see DeRozan ex-team reaction though. He is one of the best in Toronto and now here is what happened.

Yes. DeRozan is also going to be something big when he goes back to Toronto again. Seems that he doesn't like to leave the Raptors but its business and as much as the fans wanted him, the management makes the final decision. He will be appreciated, because he was traded and didn't left like what Lebron in "The Decision", or Durant decisions on moving to GSW.

What do you mean by "when he goes back"?

What I meant is DeRozan going back to play as ex-Toronto Raptors in  Scotiabank Arena on Feb. 22.

Oh I see. It's going be nothing but love and respect. It was the managements decision at the end of the day. The fans will show love.

I'm curious if the spurs' fans would have the same love for kawhi when he goes back to sa, since the parting doesn't seem to be that good with a lot of drama involved.

[Reid]

...and to be honest Butler and Irving is not a good pair.

Honestly, Jimmy Butler is inconsistent. Period lol.

Jimmy Butler. I thought he is going to be a real star. Correct, his inconsistency might be the reason behind all of the trades that is happening to him.

We all know how NBA management works. They have all the data on what is happening with one player. Butler cannot get away from that. If they see big holes in his gameplay then they will do what needs to be done.
T'Wolves is a great team with great players in it and yet they almost fell short into getting the playoffs spot at number 8. Denver almost took that spot.

Jeff Teague
Derrick Rose
Taj Gibson
Jimmy Butler
Jamal Crawford
Karl-Anthony Towns

They got a good 2nd team also.

It would be best to pair Irving into a good forward. If it is Knicks that is eyeing for him then he already have Porzingis there. Just another addition of a big man (forward or small forward) can complete it.

[harizen]

I'm curious if the spurs' fans would have the same love for kawhi when he goes back to sa, since the parting doesn't seem to be that good with a lot of drama involved.

Im sure that San Antonio Spurs fans are not buttheart. If does, we should see that behaviour last playoffs since even Kawhi Leonard was cleared by his doctor that he is fit to play or even just to watched a single game during playoffs as support, he didn't make it and fans don't have a bitter reaction about that, at least by majority. There are dissapointed fans no doubt about that but not to the point they will take it too far once Kawhi will return at AT&T Center.

Honestly, Jimmy Butler is inconsistent. Period lol.

Jimmy Butler. I thought he is going to be a real star. Correct, his inconsistency might be the reason behind all of the trades that is happening to him.

And to add for that, Timberwolves might getting a good exchanges of players in returned if they trade Jimmy Butler as he is currently an All-Star player. He is good and no doubt a scorer but again he is really inconsistent even during Chicago Bulls days. Good chance now for Twolves to revamped their current squad.


Interesting, those NBA players who granted by NBA to play at Asian games will now faced each other on August 21st.

Jordan Clarkson, Cleveland Cavaliers,  Philippines
Zhou Qi, Houston Rockets, China
Ding Yanyuhang, Dallas Mavericks, China
 

[Jating]

Side topic:

Dates that notable players with new teams will be visiting their former teams during the 2018-19 season.

DATE

Carmelo Anthony at OKC   Nov. 8
LeBron James at CLE           Nov. 21
DeAndre Jordan at LAC   Dec. 20
Kawhi Leonard at SA           Jan. 3
Blake Griffin at LAC           Jan. 12
Tony Parker at SA           Jan. 14
DeMar DeRozan at TOR   Feb. 22

Interesting to see how the Cleveland will react to James. The first time he transferred it was really ugly and there are reports that some fans burned James Jersey. But I think Cavs fans will be soft this time, because he was able to bring a trophy (which he promised.) Tony Parker will be embraced by San Antonio and perhaps gives him tribute when he goes back and play on Jan. 14.

He tried his best. Actually I have never seen a player played that much just like Lebron James minutes. It is too exhausting just watching him almost not having a break.

He had a mindset of a champion and yet it is just short and I dont blame the other players of Cleveland too. It is just too hard to reach a certain game like Lebron. He is really on his peak of playing basketball.

I want to see DeRozan ex-team reaction though. He is one of the best in Toronto and now here is what happened.

Yes. DeRozan is also going to be something big when he goes back to Toronto again. Seems that he doesn't like to leave the Raptors but its business and as much as the fans wanted him, the management makes the final decision. He will be appreciated, because he was traded and didn't left like what Lebron in "The Decision", or Durant decisions on moving to GSW.

What do you mean by "when he goes back"?

What I meant is DeRozan going back to play as ex-Toronto Raptors in  Scotiabank Arena on Feb. 22.

Oh I see. It's going be nothing but love and respect. It was the managements decision at the end of the day. The fans will show love.

I'm curious if the spurs' fans would have the same love for kawhi when he goes back to sa, since the parting doesn't seem to be that good with a lot of drama involved.

Hhhaha, for sure mate. He went from being the superstar that San Antonio really wanted after Tim's departure, to a prima donna.

@harizen, it was a different case though, the fans understand that he is supposed to be "injured" and he was still in San Antonio uniform that time. And remember that he demanded to be traded Its obvious that his PR team is doing some damage control with this statement:

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/kawhi-leonard-thanks-san-antonio-spurs-in-first-statement-since-being-traded-to-the-raptors/

[harizen]

Hhhaha, for sure mate. He went from being the superstar that San Antonio really wanted after Tim's departure, to a prima donna.

@harizen, it was a different case though, the fans understand that he is supposed to be "injured" and he was still in San Antonio uniform that time. And remember that he demanded to be traded Its obvious that his PR team is doing some damage control with this statement:

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/kawhi-leonard-thanks-san-antonio-spurs-in-first-statement-since-being-traded-to-the-raptors/

Again, there are disappointed fans but not majority. Different from majority like example, Cavaliers fans when LeBron James leaves for the first time and OKC fans when Kevin Durant left.

The post of gabmen is:

I'm curious if the spurs' fans would have the same love for kawhi when he goes back to sa,

It's impossible that majority of Spurs fan there will turned against Leonard.

Kawhi Leonard's journey to San Antonio Spurs is great. They became champion, a West contender, a team to beat. All Spurs fan have nothing to demand for him unlike LeBron and Durant where there are still task to complete when they left. It's quiet disrespectful if those will not show love to Leonard just because of this drama. Surely they will easily move on as their team is still a tough team even without Leonard.

[Reid]

Honestly, Jimmy Butler is inconsistent. Period lol.

Jimmy Butler. I thought he is going to be a real star. Correct, his inconsistency might be the reason behind all of the trades that is happening to him.

And to add for that, Timberwolves might getting a good exchanges of players in returned if they trade Jimmy Butler as he is currently an All-Star player. He is good and no doubt a scorer but again he is really inconsistent even during Chicago Bulls days. Good chance now for Twolves to revamped their current squad.

Ooh. That could be the best trade that might happen to them.
Releasing a star in exchange for good players that might tuck in good with the Twolves.
Derrick Rose games have been better after a lot of injuries and they have Towns which is growing like crazy on his inside game.
They have veterans who can give some tips. They just need some back ups or a player that could be a captain.
Remember that it is Butler that is calling the plays last year.
A good opportunity for Rose to be back as a star or for the new player thatwill come in.

[Oasisman]

People above me are talking about the Twolves. Im not really a fan of the team but Ive heard there was a misunderstanding between Jimmy and Karl Anthony during and after the season? And that could be a ground for them to send Jimmy away? Do they have prospects already to replace Jimmy? Btw, Drose fits well at Twolves than at the Cavs.

[batang_bitcoin]

Any more firm and reliable source other than this?

ESPN Summer Forecast Predicts Kawhi Leonard Will Start 2019-20 NBA Season With Lakers