2024 NBA Season

[Indamuck]

Carmelo was always an overrated player.  Just another scorer that shoots a low percentage that doesn't give effort on defense.  Lebron is one of his best friends and he doesn't even want Melo on the Lakers.  Carmelo was never one of those players that could lead a team to a NBA championship, he was more suited as a sidekick role earlier in his career.

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[Shinpako09]

Anyone here who's following Carmelo Anthony? there's an article I've seen lately that says he has 7 new potential homes as his choice.

1. Lakers
2. Golden State Warriors
3. Brooklyn Nets
4. Blazers
5. Wizards
6. Jazz
7. Heat

Link: 7 potential NBA homes for Carmelo Anthony once the Rockets release him

Looking for some related news about his potential come to Lakers.

This is what I've found: LeBron James says the Lakers adding Carmelo Anthony in free agency isn’t his decision

Don't put Anthony to the Lakers. The Lakers doesn't need him and his skills. They need better player than him. Warriors? Nahh. They are not interested I think and they don't need him.

I think the best choice in order for him to show his capabilities at this moment is at Nets or at Jazz.

They won't blend well in Lakers and also GSW doesn't need this guy. He should go into a team where he can show off what he got at that age. Atleast show some thirst in getting a ring which I didn't see in him. It's seems he isn't focus in getting a ring but making money instead.

[harizen]

Carmelo was always an overrated player. 

Carmelo Anthony should accept a pure bench role now if he will landed on a team with a solid core starting player. That will include small offer/salary, limited playing time and "change of a role".

Look at Dwayne Wade when he landed at Cleveland Cavaliers. During his early days on the Cavs, he doesn't want to be on a bench because he believes that he can still fueled up that fire as we seen during his career on Chicago Bulls but later on, after showing a poor performance at the start of the season that year, he decided to take the bench role for the Cavaliers.

If Anthony will not adjust and will still continue his isolation play or the main man role, he will not be fitted to any team. The cycle will just continue.

Melo should understand that it's not "his days" anymore.

[fasdorcas]

Portland Blazers have been doing amazingly this year, aside from bucks they are the only team that shocked me this season, almost all teams either did as well as we imagined or worse but the only two teams that really shocked me was blazers and bucks. Bucks got a coaching change which made it obvious why they are so much better, Jason Kidd was so bad that whenever something about him is asked Giannis always says bad stuff about him, normally you don't hear players say bad stuff about even their opponents. So it is obvious bucks are better because of Bud.

However, I wasn't expecting Blazers to be this much better, they do not have any new players they can say that made a change in the team. They are still the two guard combo team that is basically wizards of west and somehow they are much much better.

[harizen]

Another Kevin Durant issue..

Kevin Durant SLAMS Mavericks fan after £19,000 fine

Kevin Durant should ignored this instead. With the recent drama happened around him, it's obvious that he will hear lots of shitty statements from the people. No matter how mad he is, he should remained patience although in reality, it's really hard to do honestly.

Sometimes there are really fans that crossing along the border lines. It happened lots of times in the league now.

[Baofeng]

Carmelo was always an overrated player.  Just another scorer that shoots a low percentage that doesn't give effort on defense.  Lebron is one of his best friends and he doesn't even want Melo on the Lakers.  Carmelo was never one of those players that could lead a team to a NBA championship, he was more suited as a sidekick role earlier in his career.

I thought Lebron wanted Melo in Lakers, but he said that its not his to make the final decision, its up to the Lakers management. The thing with Melo is that the thinks he is still the star that we was when he was in Denver on in New York. The NBA has changes so quick that he didn't make adjustments for being just a iso player and taking long shots. And now he doesn't have a choice, if he wanted to extend his player careers and if his lucky someone picks him up, he better accept the fact that he will be a bench player and will seldom used by the team. And he should take the time to help with his on the court by playing some semblance of a defense.

[Ipwich]

Carmelo was always an overrated player.  Just another scorer that shoots a low percentage that doesn't give effort on defense.  Lebron is one of his best friends and he doesn't even want Melo on the Lakers.  Carmelo was never one of those players that could lead a team to a NBA championship, he was more suited as a sidekick role earlier in his career.

I thought Lebron wanted Melo in Lakers, but he said that its not his to make the final decision, its up to the Lakers management. The thing with Melo is that the thinks he is still the star that we was when he was in Denver on in New York. The NBA has changes so quick that he didn't make adjustments for being just a iso player and taking long shots. And now he doesn't have a choice, if he wanted to extend his player careers and if his lucky someone picks him up, he better accept the fact that he will be a bench player and will seldom used by the team. And he should take the time to help with his on the court by playing some semblance of a defense.

The more he will not be effective if he will pair with Lebron, we know when stars team up with Lebron, they will not improve their performance because
it is gonna be all Lebron, he is the king in the team and he makes the final decision.

[justspare]

Beal at lakers would help lebron a lot but giving away ingram would be an amazing mistake for lakers. Beal is great and all but ingram could really help lakers in the long term future even after lebron leaves. If they can manage to get beal for people like kcp+rondo+lance for example, wizards will get players that are not that good but allows them to tank that way and get great future picks indirectly, whereas lakers will get beal for almost nothing and can use him at the SG spot for a long term help to lebron.

However, even with such an amazing trade for lakers, they are missing out on the upcoming free agency and getting a good SG instead of KCP because they already got beal, they would have to start focusing on point guard instead because lonzo has been horrible for the past 2 years and I think wall would be a wiser decision for them.

[Reid]

Carmelo was always an overrated player. 

Carmelo Anthony should accept a pure bench role now if he will landed on a team with a solid core starting player. That will include small offer/salary, limited playing time and "change of a role".

Look at Dwayne Wade when he landed at Cleveland Cavaliers. During his early days on the Cavs, he doesn't want to be on a bench because he believes that he can still fueled up that fire as we seen during his career on Chicago Bulls but later on, after showing a poor performance at the start of the season that year, he decided to take the bench role for the Cavaliers.

If Anthony will not adjust and will still continue his isolation play or the main man role, he will not be fitted to any team. The cycle will just continue.

Melo should understand that it's not "his days" anymore.

True.
One good example too is Ginobili.
He is playing as a bench player for like the entire career of his life and yet he was known for it.
Being the best bench player in the league.

I think it is his pride that is stopping him for now. But soon he will have to adjust and swallow that kind of idea into which he might perform better since he will have good rest.
He aint like Iverson that always need his hands to move to avoid getting cold.
He got the hot hands already.

[harizen]

I think it is his pride that is stopping him for now. But soon he will have to adjust and swallow that kind of idea into which he might perform better since he will have good rest.

Now the question is, when he will swallowed that pride. I don't even hear a team that is purely interested to him. He needs to adjust now and don't act that he can still the main man of a team.

If only Melo did some adjustment during his OKC days, I think he will be fitted to that team "in the long run". There are times he played good there but overall he always bring his main role mindset to most of their games which is not a good idea as both Westbrook and George are much better when doing ISO plays.

Houston Rockets is now playing good without him. They able to steal a close game win against Pistons recently on which Capela, Paul and Harden did some great performance.

What's the next chapter for Melo? Stay tuned.

[Theb]

Beal at lakers would help lebron a lot but giving away ingram would be an amazing mistake for lakers. Beal is great and all but ingram could really help lakers in the long term future even after lebron leaves. If they can manage to get beal for people like kcp+rondo+lance for example, wizards will get players that are not that good but allows them to tank that way and get great future picks indirectly, whereas lakers will get beal for almost nothing and can use him at the SG spot for a long term help to lebron.

Although I am not a Lakers fan I am not in favor not unless it is a trade for lottery picks next year I don't see this trade looking good for Lebron. Yeah they might be good for this year but I doubt the Lakers are willing to accept Beal's salary anymore especially with a lot of exciting players entering the free agency market after this season. In the long term I think Lebron really needs to sit this one out and not try to fight in the Western Conference anymore. The team must prepare to recruit high caliber players to help Lebron out.

[harizen]

Here are some of the notable events that catch my attention just recently:

a) LeBron James back from playing at the Quicken Loans Arena. Cavaliers presented a tribute video to him and congratulate him for what he did to the team. A touching moment for the fans. No more burning jerseys this time lol.

b) Vince Carter is now the 22nd player in NBA to achieved the 25,000 points mark. Although it took lots of season to achieved, still it's a record. His 25,000 point mark was made via 2 handed slam. A vintage dunk.

c) Milwaukee Bucks crushed Portland Trail Blazers by 43 points. What the hell happened to Blazers.

d) Golden State Warriors now on 4th consecutive loss. Loss by 28 points on their last game. Where are the backup for KD and Thompson? What is the missing link here?

[jossiel]

Anyone here who's following Carmelo Anthony? there's an article I've seen lately that says he has 7 new potential homes as his choice.

1. Lakers
2. Golden State Warriors
3. Brooklyn Nets
4. Blazers
5. Wizards
6. Jazz
7. Heat

Link: 7 potential NBA homes for Carmelo Anthony once the Rockets release him

Looking for some related news about his potential come to Lakers.

This is what I've found: LeBron James says the Lakers adding Carmelo Anthony in free agency isn’t his decision

Please don't let him play with the Lakers, Lebron is the main man and this young guys is following his orders very well.
Although Lebron is only a player but he is respected very well by coaches, he run the offense of the team and if he like his teammates, that's when
he gives his best. The recent games of Lebron is already showing good signs that he is becoming his old self which is an offensive player.

Yeah I also noticed that but Lebron said it's not going to depend on him but to the management itself. I don't want them to see play together or else there would be two main man for Lakers but you don't have to worry with it.

This is just a speculation and he is still looking for a new home and Lakers roster is already full so I don't think he'll be given a space and slot for James' team. And another news came that there's one team that really wants him and this is the Puerto Rico national team.

[Maslate]

Here are some of the notable events that catch my attention just recently:

a) LeBron James back from playing at the Quicken Loans Arena. Cavaliers presented a tribute video to him and congratulate him for what he did to the team. A touching moment for the fans. No more burning jerseys this time lol.

b) Vince Carter is now the 22nd player in NBA to achieved the 25,000 points mark. Although it took lots of season to achieved, still it's a record. His 25,000 point mark was made via 2 handed slam. A vintage dunk.

c) Milwaukee Bucks crushed Portland Trail Blazers by 43 points. What the hell happened to Blazers.

d) Golden State Warriors now on 4th consecutive loss. Loss by 28 points on their last game. Where are the backup for KD and Thompson? What is the missing link here?

Fans are thankful to Lebron because he gave them a championship and maybe they are hoping now that he will be back someday since after he Leave his team, it has become the worst team in the NBA.


With regards to the Bucks games, I think they are just showing that they are ready to face good teams, they are crushing the boards and they can dominate any team in the East if they will remain aggressive and trust each other.

Well, for the warriors, what can you expect, they do not feel the spirit of a champion anymore, this is a team and the relationship within the team is not good. No curry and No green also, it's a big problem for them, they lack the best people to focus on defense and offense.

[Reid]

Here are some of the notable events that catch my attention just recently:

a) LeBron James back from playing at the Quicken Loans Arena. Cavaliers presented a tribute video to him and congratulate him for what he did to the team. A touching moment for the fans. No more burning jerseys this time lol.

b) Vince Carter is now the 22nd player in NBA to achieved the 25,000 points mark. Although it took lots of season to achieved, still it's a record. His 25,000 point mark was made via 2 handed slam. A vintage dunk.

c) Milwaukee Bucks crushed Portland Trail Blazers by 43 points. What the hell happened to Blazers.

d) Golden State Warriors now on 4th consecutive loss. Loss by 28 points on their last game. Where are the backup for KD and Thompson? What is the missing link here?

And hugs for Lebron from his former team.

The last minutes was given to Carter for him to make that 25000 points. But looks like he is doing pretty good in Atlanta.

Gianis is getting stronger. He is becoming a monster.

The good part with Golden State is their second team are getting more minutes therefore boosting their confidence. It will be helpful someday.

[cluit]

Honestly what could they even ask from Lebron. Dude literally played with Cavs during the best era of Warriors who has won like 3 rings so far and been beating every single team on them. Lebron did had some help from Kyrie for sure but he literally carried that team to finals every single year and managed to beat a 73 win record breaking team and comeback from 3-1 down to win the ring.

Now, if you do not respect Lebron as a Cavs fan I have no idea who you can respect. I am a huge Kobe fan for example and Kobe literally bleed and sweat for Lakers all those years and tried his best to bring a lot of bad teammates into playoffs and did his best to win rings every single year. You could see in Kobe that dude literally tried his best every single day and game. Maybe one of the reasons why we didn't get to see him well into his veteran years but that always gets a respect from people. Love or hate the players all you want but you have to realize they deserve respect for their talents and efforts.

[milewilda]

Honestly what could they even ask from Lebron. Dude literally played with Cavs during the best era of Warriors who has won like 3 rings so far and been beating every single team on them. Lebron did had some help from Kyrie for sure but he literally carried that team to finals every single year and managed to beat a 73 win record breaking team and comeback from 3-1 down to win the ring.

Now, if you do not respect Lebron as a Cavs fan I have no idea who you can respect. I am a huge Kobe fan for example and Kobe literally bleed and sweat for Lakers all those years and tried his best to bring a lot of bad teammates into playoffs and did his best to win rings every single year. You could see in Kobe that dude literally tried his best every single day and game. Maybe one of the reasons why we didn't get to see him well into his veteran years but that always gets a respect from people. Love or hate the players all you want but you have to realize they deserve respect for their talents and efforts.

Sad fact where some people doesnt really able to see on how a player do really tried his best to bring its team farther.We cant do anything if people do treat up on that
way since we do have different perspective or views in each situation but these kind of players should really be respected neither they would stick or jump out into other teams.
The thing they have contributed will always stick out into the peoples minds but we cant really avoid those bitter persons.lol

[Distinctin]

Honestly what could they even ask from Lebron. Dude literally played with Cavs during the best era of Warriors who has won like 3 rings so far and been beating every single team on them. Lebron did had some help from Kyrie for sure but he literally carried that team to finals every single year and managed to beat a 73 win record breaking team and comeback from 3-1 down to win the ring.

Now, if you do not respect Lebron as a Cavs fan I have no idea who you can respect. I am a huge Kobe fan for example and Kobe literally bleed and sweat for Lakers all those years and tried his best to bring a lot of bad teammates into playoffs and did his best to win rings every single year. You could see in Kobe that dude literally tried his best every single day and game. Maybe one of the reasons why we didn't get to see him well into his veteran years but that always gets a respect from people. Love or hate the players all you want but you have to realize they deserve respect for their talents and efforts.

Sad fact where some people doesnt really able to see on how a player do really tried his best to bring its team farther.We cant do anything if people do treat up on that
way since we do have different perspective or views in each situation but these kind of players should really be respected neither they would stick or jump out into other teams.
The thing they have contributed will always stick out into the peoples minds but we cant really avoid those bitter persons.lol

And it seems like he is doing his magic with the Lakers now. At first, I think Lebron will not make this team improve but they are in the playoff spot now
rank at no. 7 with an impressive 8-2 win (loss) record on their last 10 games.

[LogitechMouse]

Now the 4 game losing streak of Warriors has ended now as they won against the Portland Trail Blazers on their home. Is this an indicator that they will be returning to the Old Warrior team??

The ones that surprises me are the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Phoenix Suns who got their victory in the opposing team. The last shot of Suns' Crawford made them win against the Bucks. Lakers won again against the Jazz and they won 7 of their last 8 games.

[justspare]

San Antonio Spurs are really not doing as well as people imagined. Lamarcus Aldridge played well but that doesn't really have to happen if they want to break a losing streak. The team really miss their players that are out with injuries, mainly Pau Gasol and Dejounte Murray.

With Gasol on the court Lamarcus could switch back to Power Forward and usually has height advantage which helps him with the midrange turn out shots. Also Dejounte playing gives the team a great perimiter defense help so they could get better and defending shooters. After all this is the spurs they should be beasting somehow anyway but they have been lacking a lot and really do not look like a playoff team for the first time in 3 decades. I think they really should reconsider Poeltl because that would help them out a lot in center position and help out lamarcus as well.