2024 NBA Season

[Reid]

Let the kids stay.

Great performance by the Lakers once again, against the strong Denver Nuggets.
Ball, Kuzma have been donating a lot of help for Lebron.
Stephenson and Mcgee getting serious with their game.

Use them more even if Rondo goes back.
Rotate the players at a higher pace, instead of staying with Rondo at 30 minutes of gameplay.

But Denver though, this guys are crazy serious too.
Teams should be really careful when they go against the Nuggets.

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[jossiel]

Let the kids stay.

Great performance by the Lakers once again, against the strong Denver Nuggets.

Yeah it was as great fight but don't forget that they lost against Spurs yesterday.

Though the scores aren't too far and the lead is only 4 points made by Spurs. First and second quarter was so good and in favor of Lakers but during the 2nd half, the tables turned.

[harizen]

Another week again have passed. Here are some of the events that catch my attention:

Tyronn Lue fired as Cleveland Cavaliers head coach after a worst start this season - As expected, but the questioned is, does Lue the one to blamed? He wants Cavaliers to remained competitive without LeBron. He's not the only one who have to make adjustments but the whole team. Cavaliers management must not be blinded by the fact their current worst is really playing worst. They literally used to be carried lol. Solution? Trade the entire roster lol.

Jimmy Butler - Looks like the drama will now come to an end as Timberwolves are now almost closing a deal with the Rockets. It's a risky trade based on my view for the Rockets as their future 4 first round pick is really important. They are really eager to gave up on that for Butler. Let's see how it will goes.

[Reid]

Another week again have passed. Here are some of the events that catch my attention:

Tyronn Lue fired as Cleveland Cavaliers head coach after a worst start this season - As expected, but the questioned is, does Lue the one to blamed? He wants Cavaliers to remained competitive without LeBron. He's not the only one who have to make adjustments but the whole team. Cavaliers management must not be blinded by the fact their current worst is really playing worst. They literally used to be carried lol. Solution? Trade the entire roster lol.

Jimmy Butler - Looks like the drama will now come to an end as Timberwolves are now almost closing a deal with the Rockets. It's a risky trade based on my view for the Rockets as their future 4 first round pick is really important. They are really eager to gave up on that for Butler. Let's see how it will goes.

That is too exaggerated move from the Cleveland management. It was really shocking.

On the other hand this might be a good thing for Tyron. He dont want to be kept by a shitty management so to hell with them.
He could improve more even if he is already good as a coach.
They changed player like every season while Lebron was there and yet he could still make a chemistry out of them and go to the Finals. Thumbs up to Lue.

[Indamuck]

Firing Lue won't do much for the Cleveland Cavaliers.  It really just comes down to how talented your team is.  I always thought the role of a coach in basketball is really overrated.  I don't think Phil Jackson is a great coach or anything but he always had the best talent on his teams ( MJ, Kobe, Shaq).  It's why he was able to win 11 championship rings.

[Ewinsane]

Bucks have been amazing this year. Giannis and Middleton were in the top 10 most minutes played last year whereas they are in the 60th range right now, both players talked about how they prefer the way bud is coaching because they are both unbeaten and also relaxing meanwhile. The system bud put there as a coach has improved that team insanely and even as a not so tough big brook Lopez found himself a good role to fill there.

Bud was amazing at a spurs assistant and he was legit the person people thought would replace pop when he retires but he went to Atlanta which than turned into 60+ win Atlanta hawks thanks to him, now he came to bucks and I can see them actually fighting for a spot at the finals, it won't be easy since it will be Celtics and Toronto most probably but Sixers and bucks are close behind them.

[harizen]

They changed player like every season while Lebron was there and yet he could still make a chemistry out of them and go to the Finals. Thumbs up to Lue.

People always taught that LeBron is the coach of Cavaliers lol. They didn't see the contributions and effort that Lue gave to the team.

Firing Lue won't do much for the Cleveland Cavaliers.  It really just comes down to how talented your team is.  I always thought the role of a coach in basketball is really overrated.  I don't think Phil Jackson is a great coach or anything but he always had the best talent on his teams ( MJ, Kobe, Shaq).  It's why he was able to win 11 championship rings.

Others might disagree to you especially those "hardcore NBA fan" . But you know we have the same sentiments a little bit. Yes a respected and good coach is one of they key for a championship team but still the most percentage of it why it became like that is because of the players talent itself.

But on the other hand, those talented players will not fully cooperate to their coaches if they see that their coach can't think of a good strategy or plays. So overall, team talents + good coaching is the key. In case of Cavaliers, their talents are not performing well so the blame will be on coach. Let's see if their future coach will able to extract more of good performance from the current roster.

Bud was amazing at a spurs assistant and he was legit the person people thought would replace pop when he retires but he went to Atlanta which than turned into 60+ win Atlanta hawks thanks to him, now he came to bucks and I can see them actually fighting for a spot at the finals, it won't be easy since it will be Celtics and Toronto most probably but Sixers and bucks are close behind them.

He was considered but unfortunately Pops still wants to continue his coaching profession until now.

[Maslate]

Lakers, Lakers, Lakers, when will you show up?
Another big loss, lack of defense resulted to a high scoring game, Jimmy showed up like a real star, he deserve a bigger contract IMO.

[Jating]

Firing Lue won't do much for the Cleveland Cavaliers.  It really just comes down to how talented your team is.  I always thought the role of a coach in basketball is really overrated.  I don't think Phil Jackson is a great coach or anything but he always had the best talent on his teams ( MJ, Kobe, Shaq).  It's why he was able to win 11 championship rings.

Yeah, you might have a point. But I guess Lue already saw that his head will roll specially the way they started this season. He should look at the bright side because for sure he can find other jobs in most team, perhaps a assistant coach will be good fit for him.

@Maslate - it was another close lost to the Lakers, I don't know, but I noticed that they're unable to close the show in the last 4-5 minutes. And usually their opponents makes a good run out of the last couple of minutes (maybe lack of defense) that's why its another L for the Lakers.

[Sanitough]

Firing Lue won't do much for the Cleveland Cavaliers.  It really just comes down to how talented your team is.  I always thought the role of a coach in basketball is really overrated.  I don't think Phil Jackson is a great coach or anything but he always had the best talent on his teams ( MJ, Kobe, Shaq).  It's why he was able to win 11 championship rings.

Yeah, you might have a point. But I guess Lue already saw that his head will roll specially the way they started this season. He should look at the bright side because for sure he can find other jobs in most team, perhaps a assistant coach will be good fit for him.

@Maslate - it was another close lost to the Lakers, I don't know, but I noticed that they're unable to close the show in the last 4-5 minutes. And usually their opponents makes a good run out of the last couple of minutes (maybe lack of defense) that's why its another L for the Lakers.

I am afraid the Lakers will miss the Playoffs now, there are a lot of good teams in the West, some of the non-playoff teams last season are doing
a great start especially the Nuggets. It's a big competition in the West so Lebron needs to bring his best in order for his team to reach the playoffs, which is hard the way they playing now.

[btc_angela]

Firing Lue won't do much for the Cleveland Cavaliers.  It really just comes down to how talented your team is.  I always thought the role of a coach in basketball is really overrated.  I don't think Phil Jackson is a great coach or anything but he always had the best talent on his teams ( MJ, Kobe, Shaq).  It's why he was able to win 11 championship rings.

Yeah, you might have a point. But I guess Lue already saw that his head will roll specially the way they started this season. He should look at the bright side because for sure he can find other jobs in most team, perhaps a assistant coach will be good fit for him.

@Maslate - it was another close lost to the Lakers, I don't know, but I noticed that they're unable to close the show in the last 4-5 minutes. And usually their opponents makes a good run out of the last couple of minutes (maybe lack of defense) that's why its another L for the Lakers.

I am afraid the Lakers will miss the Playoffs now, there are a lot of good teams in the West, some of the non-playoff teams last season are doing
a great start especially the Nuggets. It's a big competition in the West so Lebron needs to bring his best in order for his team to reach the playoffs, which is hard the way they playing now.

Well they can get the 8 spot and still qualify for the playoffs this year. But if you're talking about getting into the Finals then its different because as you have said, a lot of competitive teams in the West and we all know that the defending champions is from the West as well. We have barely like 10 games so its really hard to say which team is doing well or which team will make it to the playoffs or will suffer, just saying.

[ivan376]

Time to laugh again!!! Lebron lost again haha Playoff for them is getting darker! haha It always feels good to see them defeated. Kudos to Thibodeau's squad! Jimmy Buckets, you gave me BTC today. Thank you!

[morvillz7z]

Warriors casually got to 150 points last night, not that they had a good opponent, but still.

Klay and Curry seem to have decided to exchange records for the most three points made. It was 13, 14 last night... I expect Curry to break it with 15 soon. It's like a joke, so effortless in all they do. The fact that each one of them can have a breakout game at any given moment makes them so tough to beat. It is almost impossible to compete against.

And Boogie hasn't even played yet. 

[Reid]

Yes harizen.
And it aint just contribution. He made it happen. Imagine a team without a coach. That could have been whack.

Okay. Now its Klay Thompson breaking Steph's record. What is the problem with those hands of the splash brothers.
They might have sold it to the devil. justbkidding.
14 three pointers. Dang! And the game isnt even finished yet.

[Caladonian]

Warriors casually got to 150 points last night, not that they had a good opponent, but still.

Klay and Curry seem to have decided to exchange records for the most three points made. It was 13, 14 last night... I expect Curry to break it with 15 soon. It's like a joke, so effortless in all they do. The fact that each one of them can have a breakout game at any given moment makes them so tough to beat. It is almost impossible to compete against.

And Boogie hasn't even played yet. 

Those hands really makes the difference between their opponents, 14 a new record, we will soon then to see another one coming from this two deadley
shooters, this team still the main one being the favorite for this season, boogie is just enjoying the seen while the rest of the players are really competitive
with each positions, another year for this team but maybe it's too early and yet it's showing the potential for another ring.

[LogitechMouse]

Time to laugh again!!! Lebron lost again haha Playoff for them is getting darker! haha It always feels good to see them defeated. Kudos to Thibodeau's squad! Jimmy Buckets, you gave me BTC today. Thank you!

Are you a hater of Lebron that'swhy you are saying that ?

I'm not a fan of Lebron but I don't think what is happening to the Lakers will last for the whole season. I think there will be an end into this and I believe that Lebron will not let his team not clinch into the playoffs although I don't see his team winning the championship .

[gabmen]

Time to laugh again!!! Lebron lost again haha Playoff for them is getting darker! haha It always feels good to see them defeated. Kudos to Thibodeau's squad! Jimmy Buckets, you gave me BTC today. Thank you!

Are you a hater of Lebron that'swhy you are saying that ?

I'm not a fan of Lebron but I don't think what is happening to the Lakers will last for the whole season. I think there will be an end into this and I believe that Lebron will not let his team not clinch into the playoffs although I don't see his team winning the championship .

Funny how lebron came from chasing championships to chasing playoff berths. Lol. But who knows. It's too early to count them off. They haven't probably jelled yet since we're just a couple of games into the season. These guys are scary on paper and they may prove why in time.

[Ewinsane]

Point of firing Lue was not because he is just a bad coach. Clevland already realizes they need to suck incredibly bad in order to get a good pick however the trouble is Lue was not playing the young guys and that created a trouble with the management. They believe players like sexton, Cedi, hood, hill, Nance and if I am forgetting anyone they should be playing.

People like Korver and Frye and j.r should not get any minutes at least not a lot and max 10-15 minutes a game. That way while they are getting beaten by every team on the league they will be teaching the young guys how to play and still get the draft pick and get better. Any long term contract with the Cavs means you will have to lose a lot of games and teach instead of trying to actually win any games so it will be really hard for them to find a proper coach.

[Theb]

Time to laugh again!!! Lebron lost again haha Playoff for them is getting darker! haha It always feels good to see them defeated. Kudos to Thibodeau's squad! Jimmy Buckets, you gave me BTC today. Thank you!

As as Timberwolves fan, all I can say good about Jimmy Butler is that he is still playing his best even though he wants to be traded away. It is good for both him and the organization as it makes him more tradeable to some good pieces as he is showing what his worth to other teams even though he is on a expiring contract. But Glen Taylor really needs to act now as nothing would really happen if both Thibs and Scott Layden will be handling the trade offers, I mean come one who will turn down 4 first round picks that easily? Only Thibs can do that.

[harizen]

Okay. Now its Klay Thompson breaking Steph's record. What is the problem with those hands of the splash brothers.
They might have sold it to the devil. justbkidding.
14 three pointers. Dang! And the game isnt even finished yet.

And another high scoring game again by them (also the Bulls). I don't see any problem concerning defense but today's league offense by almost most of the team is really insane.

Anyways, I noticed Steve Kerr doing some changes in playing time of their players and it quiet effective. Looks like he is testing something.

Point of firing Lue was not because he is just a bad coach. Clevland already realizes they need to suck incredibly bad in order to get a good pick however the trouble is Lue was not playing the young guys and that created a trouble with the management. They believe players like sexton, Cedi, hood, hill, Nance and if I am forgetting anyone they should be playing.

People like Korver and Frye and j.r should not get any minutes at least not a lot and max 10-15 minutes a game. That way while they are getting beaten by every team on the league they will be teaching the young guys how to play and still get the draft pick and get better. Any long term contract with the Cavs means you will have to lose a lot of games and teach instead of trying to actually win any games so it will be really hard for them to find a proper coach.

Disagree.

Cedi Osman is playing more minutes now since their first game and I think he has the most playing time  in their team overall. George Hill and Rodney Hood too. Korver's playing time is not that much, same with JR Smith which only played less than 20 mins in 2 out of 6 games. And Channing Frye? I think he already played once this season.

So I believed clearly that Lue's handling of playing time of their players is not the reason. Cavs just said it on reports because of course they need to issued a statement why they fired Lue but who knows there's a hidden agenda. Can't believed in just 6 games, Cavaliers took concern at playing time of those youngsters which can easily be solved honestly without firing a coach.