2025 NBA Season

[FlightyPouch]

What the hell just happened?!!!

Houston vs. Utah

Gobert was out in the first quarter in disappointment for 2 fouls in just 5 minutes.
And then the rest is freaking great.

Damn Utah ate Houston for 30+ point lead without Gobert. Is their chemistry better when their center is out?!! 
Love how Favors played them and he got double double. Ricky Rubio is also on fire and same with Joe Ingles.

Exum also showed how great he played.
Quin Snyder might want to overhaul his player rotation by now. 

Utah is not a bad team to start with, but 30 point lead is not what we see everyday. So I guess, the rockets lossing that large of a gap might be in a bad shooting night and the jazz just sinking their shot in an easy passion.

We don't know about that. They might be having a bad day or having a problem behind their team these season. All I know is that they are losing a lot lately and I don't know whether they will be the same team that is faced off against the reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors. They might not be able to make another appearance on the Eastern Final Conference if this continues.

[Reid]

What the hell just happened?!!!

Houston vs. Utah

Gobert was out in the first quarter in disappointment for 2 fouls in just 5 minutes.
And then the rest is freaking great.

Damn Utah ate Houston for 30+ point lead without Gobert. Is their chemistry better when their center is out?!! 
Love how Favors played them and he got double double. Ricky Rubio is also on fire and same with Joe Ingles.

Exum also showed how great he played.
Quin Snyder might want to overhaul his player rotation by now. 

Utah is not a bad team to start with, but 30 point lead is not what we see everyday. So I guess, the rockets lossing that large of a gap might be in a bad shooting night and the jazz just sinking their shot in an easy passion.

We don't know about that. They might be having a bad day or having a problem behind their team these season. All I know is that they are losing a lot lately and I don't know whether they will be the same team that is faced off against the reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors. They might not be able to make another appearance on the Eastern Final Conference if this continues.

Yes. We could say now that other teams are really getting stronger. Even those without names are being given one and proving they are worthy to be a NBA player.

How about the Philadelphia 76ers.
They also won against a strong Detroit even without Embiid playing in the floor.
Suddenly I have seen a better Ben Simmons in defense. I think he got 4 blocks against Drummond. He is going to be better the next few years. He just needs that perimeter shooting.

[LogitechMouse]

It was Melo who mess with this team, they are a championship contender in the past but now they are struggling.

Lebron James is willing to let Melo play alongside him though he did not ask the front office to do it, does this mean that the Lakers is doom to be messed if Melo will be listed on their roster? I personally think so, Melo will always be Melo. A player that can't guard even a chair and it would be better for him to just retire or play ball overseas where he can hug that ball as long as he wants. Just my thoughts on him.

Lebron is willing to get Melo because he is his friend but the Lakers management has no interest in getting him. One more, Melo is playing in a PF spot and also Lebron is playing on a PF spot. Melo is known for his over-ego and he don't know how to adjust.

I think no one will get Melo in NBA now but if there is, it will be from a lower standing team like Cavs maybe or Suns.

[mirakal]

It was Melo who mess with this team, they are a championship contender in the past but now they are struggling.

Lebron James is willing to let Melo play alongside him though he did not ask the front office to do it, does this mean that the Lakers is doom to be messed if Melo will be listed on their roster? I personally think so, Melo will always be Melo. A player that can't guard even a chair and it would be better for him to just retire or play ball overseas where he can hug that ball as long as he wants. Just my thoughts on him.

Lebron is willing to get Melo because he is his friend but the Lakers management has no interest in getting him. One more, Melo is playing in a PF spot and also Lebron is playing on a PF spot. Melo is known for his over-ego and he don't know how to adjust.

I think no one will get Melo in NBA now but if there is, it will be from a lower standing team like Cavs maybe or Suns.

Cavs are doing great compared to suns lately so I guess the suns should take a chance to get Melo as they have nothing to loss base on their current record. There are stars that will no longer survive and I am sure Melo is gonna be added in the list, he cannot adjust then he needs to leave NBA as time passes things are also changing.

He hasn't proven anything, unlike the real stars like The King, Curry, and Durant who made back 2 back championships already.

[Ewinsane]

Gobert just light a fuse under Utah if you ask me. I mean they didn't win because Gobert was out, they totally could win with him as well but there is this old trick Pop always does (which doesn't really work that well anymore) where he yells at the ref like crazy and gets sent off and that makes the players play a lot better so they wouldn't disappoint Pop when they go back to the locker room.

Back in the day that was a great tactic whenever Pop realized they might lose and did it on third quarters. Gobert just had an unfortunate game where refs really aimed him a lot and he was rightfully furious about it so Utah just picked the ball up and played their hardest for their teammate and managed to win the game for him, about the same logic. Sometimes regular season becomes really boring and players start to play like its a 9-5 regular job Tuesday work but when these things happen it lights a fire under those players and they play a lot differently.

[Reid]

Gobert just light a fuse under Utah if you ask me. I mean they didn't win because Gobert was out, they totally could win with him as well but there is this old trick Pop always does (which doesn't really work that well anymore) where he yells at the ref like crazy and gets sent off and that makes the players play a lot better so they wouldn't disappoint Pop when they go back to the locker room.

Back in the day that was a great tactic whenever Pop realized they might lose and did it on third quarters. Gobert just had an unfortunate game where refs really aimed him a lot and he was rightfully furious about it so Utah just picked the ball up and played their hardest for their teammate and managed to win the game for him, about the same logic. Sometimes regular season becomes really boring and players start to play like its a 9-5 regular job Tuesday work but when these things happen it lights a fire under those players and they play a lot differently.

Could be. But you can see in his eyes that he is really furious about the ref call.
He just couldnt sit there and wait for another 7 minutes before the 2nd quarter comes and he could be back to the floor.
It might be a tactic or we couls also say that he is just mad and the 2nd unit was given a chance to showcase their skills.
GSW have the same fire when their stars are out but they still loss to the game.
Their 2nd unit though made a pretty job to stay on the game and not giving the opponent a chance to win it in an easy way.

Chances. I say use the 2nd unit more and not just for garbage time. They are paid. Let them play. They also worked hard for it.

[cluit]

Bucks just traded Henson and Delly for George hill. I do not really think this really helps Cavs at all, what are they getting with Delly and Henson ?

I doubt it is a move for tank neither unless they got some good picks for it. That is what Sixers did, combining an 11th and 16th pick to get the 8th pick type of stuff always works out so I hope Cavs got something like that. Aside from that Bucks getting George Hill is not something for a short term gain, they are not after making a run this year obviously but they have Giannis and they need to build a team around that guy and hill will be up for free agency this year so Bucks will have a lot of cap space. They are probably hoping to sign someone major in this upcoming free agency.

Think about it bucks have one of the best young weapons in the league and east is not as strong as west and 2019 free agency will have a lot of big names, even if they get 1 big major player they will be a major east finalist contenders and if they get 2 or 3 that means they are at the finals %100 if they don't get injured.

[Ranly123]

It was Melo who mess with this team, they are a championship contender in the past but now they are struggling.

Lebron James is willing to let Melo play alongside him though he did not ask the front office to do it, does this mean that the Lakers is doom to be messed if Melo will be listed on their roster? I personally think so, Melo will always be Melo. A player that can't guard even a chair and it would be better for him to just retire or play ball overseas where he can hug that ball as long as he wants. Just my thoughts on him.

Lebron is willing to get Melo because he is his friend but the Lakers management has no interest in getting him. One more, Melo is playing in a PF spot and also Lebron is playing on a PF spot. Melo is known for his over-ego and he don't know how to adjust.

I think no one will get Melo in NBA now but if there is, it will be from a lower standing team like Cavs maybe or Suns.

Not PF dude, they are not suitable in PF position but in SF. The only difference is LeBron plays all the roles that is needed by the team, be it PG to center position. But then I agree with you that the Lakers management is not willing to sign a deal with melo due to a bad omen which melo brings whichever team he goes.

[LogitechMouse]

It was Melo who mess with this team, they are a championship contender in the past but now they are struggling.

Lebron James is willing to let Melo play alongside him though he did not ask the front office to do it, does this mean that the Lakers is doom to be messed if Melo will be listed on their roster? I personally think so, Melo will always be Melo. A player that can't guard even a chair and it would be better for him to just retire or play ball overseas where he can hug that ball as long as he wants. Just my thoughts on him.

Lebron is willing to get Melo because he is his friend but the Lakers management has no interest in getting him. One more, Melo is playing in a PF spot and also Lebron is playing on a PF spot. Melo is known for his over-ego and he don't know how to adjust.

I think no one will get Melo in NBA now but if there is, it will be from a lower standing team like Cavs maybe or Suns.

Not PF dude, they are not suitable in PF position but in SF. The only difference is LeBron plays all the roles that is needed by the team, be it PG to center position. But then I agree with you that the Lakers management is not willing to sign a deal with melo due to a bad omen which melo brings whichever team he goes.

Ohhhh sorry my bad. I'm not that good in positions of different players. Anyway, Melo will not go to the Lakers since they are not interested in him. Maybe somebody will get him but now in a lower value.

On other teams, the Hawks defeated the Nuggets which is embarassing because the Hawks are struggling and the Lakers defeated the Grizzlies with a huge lead. Also the Celtics won on the road against the struggling Bulls by a a huge 56 point lead. Largest deficit of the Bulls history.

[gabmen]

It was Melo who mess with this team, they are a championship contender in the past but now they are struggling.

Lebron James is willing to let Melo play alongside him though he did not ask the front office to do it, does this mean that the Lakers is doom to be messed if Melo will be listed on their roster? I personally think so, Melo will always be Melo. A player that can't guard even a chair and it would be better for him to just retire or play ball overseas where he can hug that ball as long as he wants. Just my thoughts on him.

Lebron is willing to get Melo because he is his friend but the Lakers management has no interest in getting him. One more, Melo is playing in a PF spot and also Lebron is playing on a PF spot. Melo is known for his over-ego and he don't know how to adjust.

I think no one will get Melo in NBA now but if there is, it will be from a lower standing team like Cavs maybe or Suns.

Not PF dude, they are not suitable in PF position but in SF. The only difference is LeBron plays all the roles that is needed by the team, be it PG to center position. But then I agree with you that the Lakers management is not willing to sign a deal with melo due to a bad omen which melo brings whichever team he goes.

Ohhhh sorry my bad. I'm not that good in positions of different players. Anyway, Melo will not go to the Lakers since they are not interested in him. Maybe somebody will get him but now in a lower value.

On other teams, the Hawks defeated the Nuggets which is embarassing because the Hawks are struggling and the Lakers defeated the Grizzlies with a huge lead. Also the Celtics won on the road against the struggling Bulls by a a huge 56 point lead. Largest deficit of the Bulls history.

Melo's not doing so bad when he started at denver though. He's probably stereotyped as an underachiever because his batchmates have had good runs with a lot of them with rings already. He's an nba caliber scorer and he's proven that a lot of times and probably needs to have a system that can fully utilize what he can do.

[mirakal]

It was Melo who mess with this team, they are a championship contender in the past but now they are struggling.

Lebron James is willing to let Melo play alongside him though he did not ask the front office to do it, does this mean that the Lakers is doom to be messed if Melo will be listed on their roster? I personally think so, Melo will always be Melo. A player that can't guard even a chair and it would be better for him to just retire or play ball overseas where he can hug that ball as long as he wants. Just my thoughts on him.

Lebron is willing to get Melo because he is his friend but the Lakers management has no interest in getting him. One more, Melo is playing in a PF spot and also Lebron is playing on a PF spot. Melo is known for his over-ego and he don't know how to adjust.

I think no one will get Melo in NBA now but if there is, it will be from a lower standing team like Cavs maybe or Suns.

Not PF dude, they are not suitable in PF position but in SF. The only difference is LeBron plays all the roles that is needed by the team, be it PG to center position. But then I agree with you that the Lakers management is not willing to sign a deal with melo due to a bad omen which melo brings whichever team he goes.

Ohhhh sorry my bad. I'm not that good in positions of different players. Anyway, Melo will not go to the Lakers since they are not interested in him. Maybe somebody will get him but now in a lower value.

On other teams, the Hawks defeated the Nuggets which is embarassing because the Hawks are struggling and the Lakers defeated the Grizzlies with a huge lead. Also the Celtics won on the road against the struggling Bulls by a a huge 56 point lead. Largest deficit of the Bulls history.

Melo's not doing so bad when he started at denver though. He's probably stereotyped as an underachiever because his batchmates have had good runs with a lot of them with rings already. He's an nba caliber scorer and he's proven that a lot of times and probably needs to have a system that can fully utilize what he can do.

But this time is difficult if he wants for the coaches to adopt with his system of play.

It's not gonna work in the long run because team play is more important now, unlike the past that popular players are inside players.
With the warriors, they changes the complexion of the game, even big man are now shooting threes, look at Blake Griffin, he adopt with the changes that is why he is successful and he is shooting threes now.

[bisdak40]

How about the Philadelphia 76ers.
They also won against a strong Detroit even without Embiid playing in the floor.
Suddenly I have seen a better Ben Simmons in defense. I think he got 4 blocks against Drummond. He is going to be better the next few years. He just needs that perimeter shooting.

Yeah, the Sixers won the game with Butler leading the charge but i have read an article wherein Embiid is complaining on his role on the team now with the arrival of Butler. Seems he is disappointed that he is not the go to guy for this Sixers team and this is not looking good. This is the scenario that i feel that will come to Sixers. Embiid with a diva attitude plus Bulter with a diva attitude. They maybe winning now but comes playoff time, relationship between players will be a plus factor to advance to the finals.

[Reid]

How about the Philadelphia 76ers.
They also won against a strong Detroit even without Embiid playing in the floor.
Suddenly I have seen a better Ben Simmons in defense. I think he got 4 blocks against Drummond. He is going to be better the next few years. He just needs that perimeter shooting.

Yeah, the Sixers won the game with Butler leading the charge but i have read an article wherein Embiid is complaining on his role on the team now with the arrival of Butler. Seems he is disappointed that he is not the go to guy for this Sixers team and this is not looking good. This is the scenario that i feel that will come to Sixers. Embiid with a diva attitude plus Bulter with a diva attitude. They maybe winning now but comes playoff time, relationship between players will be a plus factor to advance to the finals.

Everyone compalining when there is a new player that is better than them. I think it is natural specially for starters like him.
The good thing is they have different position so he will just need to do his job as a center and do more efforts in defending the rim.
Butler is more of an offensive guy and if that is what Embiid is complaining about then he is not a real team player.

Bucks and Raptors. What a hell of a fight. Lowry not doing well with his shooting but they still have massive offense when he does great passes.
Bucks though. They are getting stronger and the addition of Hill might make be the key to their missing link. Let us see more of what will happen with this new addition.

[Questat]

How about the Philadelphia 76ers.
They also won against a strong Detroit even without Embiid playing in the floor.
Suddenly I have seen a better Ben Simmons in defense. I think he got 4 blocks against Drummond. He is going to be better the next few years. He just needs that perimeter shooting.

Yeah, the Sixers won the game with Butler leading the charge but i have read an article wherein Embiid is complaining on his role on the team now with the arrival of Butler. Seems he is disappointed that he is not the go to guy for this Sixers team and this is not looking good. This is the scenario that i feel that will come to Sixers. Embiid with a diva attitude plus Bulter with a diva attitude. They maybe winning now but comes playoff time, relationship between players will be a plus factor to advance to the finals.

And they will be playing again tomorrow and Embid is going to play, that is why the Sixers are the heavy favorites in this game.
Well, for me, I know Sixers are a good team and Pistons are on the back to back game, the +7 is something that I like to take, I will also bet on the moneyline.

Revenge for the Pistons....

[cluit]

Apparently Lakers are interested in getting Ariza in a three team trade deal. I do not think that is a future transfer goal for them at least not for a long term plan. I don't know how long Arizas contract with spurs is but seriously when they have so many young players and already have a lot of small forwards it would be idiotic to go with that trade. Is ariza better than all of their small forwards ?

Easily but on a team even Lebron shifted to power forward most of the time so Ingram and Lance could have playing times it would make no sense to get another one. They should focus on improving Ingram with Lebron instead of getting another SF. However if they want to do it, they will be capable of doing it since Lebrons close pal JJ is at Suns GM position and he will do whatever Lebron asks of him since he owes all his rings to him.

[gabmen]

How about the Philadelphia 76ers.
They also won against a strong Detroit even without Embiid playing in the floor.
Suddenly I have seen a better Ben Simmons in defense. I think he got 4 blocks against Drummond. He is going to be better the next few years. He just needs that perimeter shooting.

Yeah, the Sixers won the game with Butler leading the charge but i have read an article wherein Embiid is complaining on his role on the team now with the arrival of Butler. Seems he is disappointed that he is not the go to guy for this Sixers team and this is not looking good. This is the scenario that i feel that will come to Sixers. Embiid with a diva attitude plus Bulter with a diva attitude. They maybe winning now but comes playoff time, relationship between players will be a plus factor to advance to the finals.

And they will be playing again tomorrow and Embid is going to play, that is why the Sixers are the heavy favorites in this game.
Well, for me, I know Sixers are a good team and Pistons are on the back to back game, the +7 is something that I like to take, I will also bet on the moneyline.

Revenge for the Pistons....

Embiid and drummond is always a good matchup though i guess we'll how well the chemistry would be between butler embiid now that the latter has voiced out his frustration. If these two could get along they have a very potent lineup along with the soon to be 2 time rookie of the year ben simmons 🤣🤣🤣

[harizen]

I don't know how long Arizas contract with spurs...

Suns.

Is ariza better than all of their small forwards ?

Ariza isn't a scoring machine or main man. His specialty is being a pure role player. That his advantages to the other small forwards of LAL.  But since Ariza is over a halfway mark of his career now, it's not wise to deal with him on long term although I don't think it's really a long term. But no doubt, if that will happened, he can somehow boost the LAL firepower.

Don't think too much. It's impossible that LAL will just give up their improving young core players without thinking carefully. That's their future.

Anyways Ingram is not part of the rumored 3 team deal as far as the latest rumor details is concerned.

They should focus on improving Ingram with Lebron instead of getting another SF.

Ingram always have a good playing time. If you are looking for improvements, Ingram itself should work on it.

However if they want to do it, they will be capable of doing it since Lebrons close pal JJ is at Suns GM position and he will do whatever Lebron asks of him since he owes all his rings to him.

That was an issue and purely speculation. No one knows here what's currently up on the table.

[freedomgo]

Lakers winning again and I think the one that is improving is Kuzma, this young and very good shooter is going to be Lebron's best buddy.
Nice to see them winning consistently and still in the playoff spot, I hope the upcoming trade will help them improve as a team.

Also, the warriors are winning again.. They are completely healthy now.

[Reid]

Lakers winning again and I think the one that is improving is Kuzma, this young and very good shooter is going to be Lebron's best buddy.
Nice to see them winning consistently and still in the playoff spot, I hope the upcoming trade will help them improve as a team.

Also, the warriors are winning again.. They are completely healthy now.

At the very beginning that Kuzma went it he already shine with his superstar genius moves. Just underrated. Well it is NBA, they will pick only those whom they want ti be stars. Even Melo is still protected by that.

Ariza had been in Lakers with Kobe and Walton does know him too. I thinkvit would be an easy chemistry for them adding this guy.
Defense and offense he can both give it to them. I remember when Booker was out with an injury, there is no one to rely in scoring for the Suns and then suddenly Ariza took that position and he can really score. It will be a good addition.

[harizen]

What a touching scene in Staples Center as they gave Dwayne Wade a tribute video.

At least somehow that video covered the embarassing moment of Lonzo Ball with a missed uncontested just below the rim. Well he did some highlights later on to also covered that embarassment (alley opps , dunks etc).

The game was closed especially at the last minutes where we can see some good highlights. LeBron hitting 3's , Kuzma's inside penetration, Wade's aggressiveness to the hoop, monster dunks by both teams etc.

#OnelastDance
#TradeLonzo (LAL FANs out there lol)