2024 NBA Season

[morvillz7z]

They are really aiming Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.

These speculations have been somewhat confirmed by various reports over the past few months. I don't think Knicks would have traded Porzingis so easily, also quite unexpectedly, if they didn't get any indication of either Kyrie or Durant that NY is a destination they'd consider heavily in this offseason.

Here's a quote from Chris Haynes via nbcsports.com

The New York Knicks have a very good shot at luring KD away from the Bay Area. The reason I say that is his business partner, Rich Kleiman is based in New York, huge New York Knicks fan. Their business is located and based in New York. KD’s dad is a big New York Knicks fan. The same allure that LeBron had toward the Los Angeles Lakers – just the building, the culture – is the same thing, the same way, I know, that KD feels about the Knicks.

Would that combo work and be good enough to win a championship? Hard to say at this point, but as long as the Warriors' roster is weakened, I'm up for it.  

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[Caladonian]

They are really aiming Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.

These speculations have been somewhat confirmed by various reports over the past few months. I don't think Knicks would have traded Porzingis so easily, also quite unexpectedly, if they didn't get any indication of either Kyrie or Durant that NY is a destination they'd consider heavily in this offseason.

Here's a quote from Chris Haynes via nbcsports.com

The New York Knicks have a very good shot at luring KD away from the Bay Area. The reason I say that is his business partner, Rich Kleiman is based in New York, huge New York Knicks fan. Their business is located and based in New York. KD’s dad is a big New York Knicks fan. The same allure that LeBron had toward the Los Angeles Lakers – just the building, the culture – is the same thing, the same way, I know, that KD feels about the Knicks.

Would that combo work and be good enough to win a championship? Hard to say at this point, but as long as the Warriors' roster is weakened, I'm up for it.  

If they can pushed this up chances from the east will be much higher to them, remember those years when MJ's first retirement, they manage to reached the finals but got defeated by the rockets, They will not let go of their future franchise player just for nothing, they are making their way to form a competitive line up next season.

[prtty2gal2]

It is not that easy to get those kinds of A listed players all on the same team, Lebron is great and Los Angeles is a great destination but getting Kyrie to play with Lebron is a whole new thing and narrative to begin with, it will be a tough sale, I think Kyrie going to Knicks is way more realistic because he wants to be his own boss. Klay on the other hand is quite impossible since dude is the bread and butter of Warriors when it comes to guarding the opposite teams guard.

For example, when they play against Rockets, even tough CP3 is great and all Curry defends CP3 and Klay has the role of defending Harden as well as he could, you can't make Curry defend Harden nor you can't make Durant defend him so Klay is needed. Klay will get his contract from Warriors for sure.

[Baofeng]

What I am afraid right now is the New York Knicks. After this season, we can say that they can get those free agents. They are really aiming Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. It's like a Kyrie and LBJ combination. Wow, plus resigning DeAndre Jordan. This will be a blast. What do you think?

Yes, there are a lot of rumors circulating around the Kevin Durant is being targeted by New York Knicks. And I think we can't forgot about the whole Durant-Green drama, in which Green questions Durant commitment to the team. But we can't say that for certain, it will still boils down as to how far Golden State will do this season, if they retain their title then I think Durant will have second thoughts of leaving the team.

[harizen]

What I am afraid right now is the New York Knicks. After this season, we can say that they can get those free agents. They are really aiming Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. It's like a Kyrie and LBJ combination. Wow, plus resigning DeAndre Jordan. This will be a blast. What do you think?

No need to be afraid. If that move will happened then we can see more competitions at each team especially at the East. The talents will now spread and not just stick with just few teams. New York is kind of a weak team for more seasons to come if they will not make a move even they will have a good shot on next season's draft pick.

Take note that acquiring both Irving and Durant is not as easy as 1,2,3. These players both experienced championships so it's all depend on; "if the price is right".

[Natalim]

What I am afraid right now is the New York Knicks. After this season, we can say that they can get those free agents. They are really aiming Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. It's like a Kyrie and LBJ combination. Wow, plus resigning DeAndre Jordan. This will be a blast. What do you think?

No need to be afraid. If that move will happened then we can see more competitions at each team especially at the East. The talents will now spread and not just stick with just few teams. New York is kind of a weak team for more seasons to come if they will not make a move even they will have a good shot on next season's draft pick.

Take note that acquiring both Irving and Durant is not as easy as 1,2,3. These players both experienced championships so it's all depend on; "if the price is right".

When it comes to the price, I believe they can afford that than seeing their team sinking and slowly losing in the market.
They have been worst for many seasons already, the last time I remember they reached the playoffs was when Melo was with them, they need a change just like the sixers did. I'm sure the amount of money they will spend for these two is worth as both are clutch players and a real star.

[Oasisman]

What I am afraid right now is the New York Knicks. After this season, we can say that they can get those free agents. They are really aiming Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. It's like a Kyrie and LBJ combination. Wow, plus resigning DeAndre Jordan. This will be a blast. What do you think?

Yes, there are a lot of rumors circulating around the Kevin Durant is being targeted by New York Knicks. And I think we can't forgot about the whole Durant-Green drama, in which Green questions Durant commitment to the team. But we can't say that for certain, it will still boils down as to how far Golden State will do this season, if they retain their title then I think Durant will have second thoughts of leaving the team.

Not only the Knicks will become a stronger team if that deal will happen, there are a lot of superstars that will hit the free agency next year. Notable teams would be the Knicks and the Lakers. Both team has a huge salary cap that could possibly land 2 superstars. It will another interesting free agency signing next season, but as for now lets just enjoy watching the playoffs.

[Kasabus]

.....but as for now lets just enjoy watching the playoffs.

We will have a good playoffs this season, lots of good teams and no Lebron.
The east is good to predict than the west since they don't have a team that are dominating yet unlike in the past when Lebon was still with Cavaliers.
Though Giannis is playing well but we cannot conclude he will dominate the East, we have Leonard and Embid also who are making an impact to their team.

[Xenrise]

They are really aiming Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.

Would that combo work and be good enough to win a championship? Hard to say at this point, but as long as the Warriors' roster is weakened, I'm up for it.  

The loss of Kevin Durant will weaken the roster of Golden State. It's because KD is the best player on that team. Stephen Curry is just the leader of that team. Plus, Klay Thompson is a free agent after this season. That guy is unpredictable, we never know what will happen. If Durant-Green drama will live again, this will be bad for the team. If KD will leave, maybe Draymond will stay. If KD will resign, maybe Draymond leaves. But of course, we never know. Safe to say that GS will win another championship this season.

[Botnake]

The loss of Kevin Durant will weaken the roster of Golden State.

It was not a serious injury, it was just a bruised ankle and he can come back soon.
Actually today they proved that they didn't need the service of Durant to beat their closest rival in the west.

They were leading the entire game and the big 3 was hot tonight, they move the ball really well and that makes them a better team compared to the Rockets.

[Baofeng]

The loss of Kevin Durant will weaken the roster of Golden State.

It was not a serious injury, it was just a bruised ankle and he can come back soon.
Actually today they proved that they didn't need the service of Durant to beat their closest rival in the west.

They were leading the entire game and the big 3 was hot tonight, they move the ball really well and that makes them a better team compared to the Rockets.

It only snapped Houston's 9 winning streak and GSW avoided a sweep from Houston this season. Cousins played very well with 27 big points to offset Durant's not playing. Although Houston was able to get closed in the dying seconds,  they fell short as there was not enough time for a comeback. I disagree though, they need everything they can get specially coming from Durant. They just have enough fire power today to hold on Houston.

[BlackMambaPH]

The loss of Kevin Durant will weaken the roster of Golden State.

It was not a serious injury, it was just a bruised ankle and he can come back soon.
Actually today they proved that they didn't need the service of Durant to beat their closest rival in the west.

They were leading the entire game and the big 3 was hot tonight, they move the ball really well and that makes them a better team compared to the Rockets.

It only snapped Houston's 9 winning streak and GSW avoided a sweep from Houston this season. Cousins played very well with 27 big points to offset Durant's not playing. Although Houston was able to get closed in the dying seconds,  they fell short as there was not enough time for a comeback. I disagree though, they need everything they can get specially coming from Durant. They just have enough fire power today to hold on Houston.

But still, if Kevin Durant is in the floor Houston Rockets will no chance with that match or maybe the Rockets will win the match if Kevin Durant is on that game. LMAO  

Remember that Suns are in the last seed in West but they beat the Warriors, Bucks and the LA Lakers with more than 5-10 leads. Hopefully, Suns makes playoffs next year.

[Questat]

But still, if Kevin Durant is in the floor Houston Rockets will no chance with that match or maybe the Rockets will win the match if Kevin Durant is on that game. LMAO  

The hyped is over, the Rockets has no chance of betting the warriors this season, I guess no team could beat them.
You cannot beat a team with just one man game, harden can be contained and because he holds the ball and shots a lot, it's becoming a weakness for a team that has a lot of shooters, curry and thompson alone are big already, even without Durant they can beat this team in 6.

Remember that Suns are in the last seed in West but they beat the Warriors, Bucks and the LA Lakers with more than 5-10 leads.

That's a big upset, good teams are not perfect, they have some bad night as well.

Hopefully, Suns makes playoffs next year.

Not with the same line up IMO.

[Naida_BR]

.....but as for now lets just enjoy watching the playoffs.

We will have a good playoffs this season, lots of good teams and no Lebron.
The east is good to predict than the west since they don't have a team that are dominating yet unlike in the past when Lebon was still with Cavaliers.
Though Giannis is playing well but we cannot conclude he will dominate the East, we have Leonard and Embid also who are making an impact to their team.

Bucks is a good team but i think they will find a hard time during playoffs. They lack of experience in these series in my opinions.
I would possibly bet that Raptors will be the winners of East and eventually the championship will be won again by a team from the West side.

[gabmen]

.....but as for now lets just enjoy watching the playoffs.

We will have a good playoffs this season, lots of good teams and no Lebron.
The east is good to predict than the west since they don't have a team that are dominating yet unlike in the past when Lebon was still with Cavaliers.
Though Giannis is playing well but we cannot conclude he will dominate the East, we have Leonard and Embid also who are making an impact to their team.

Bucks is a good team but i think they will find a hard time during playoffs. They lack of experience in these series in my opinions.
I would possibly bet that Raptors will be the winners of East and eventually the championship will be won again by a team from the West side.

Well the moment lebron left for the lakers, the east  just became a little bit more interesting. And it seems bron isn't coping well in his nee conference lol. The bucks seem to me are like the rockets of the east where their inexperience will be a big factor deep in the playoffs. Also, jeremy lin is beginning to show signs of blending well with the raptors especially with lowry. I'm looking at toronto and boston here for my east picks.

[beerlover]

Just because, there was ONE win against warriors without Kevin Durant it is seriously silly to think Rockets have no chance of beating the Warriors. Don't get me wrong I knew from day 1 that Warriors would win the ring once again, there is no team that can go against them toe to toe for 7 games but that is not because Rockets lost to them without Durant. This season Rockets won against warriors without HARDEN on their team once, HARDEN I am telling you.

So, one match is no way of thinking which team is stronger, if the league played the playoffs in one match system instead of 7 games than I can assure you Rockets could beat the best of them and had a chance but 7 game series is just not a chance at all not because of this match but because they have no solution to Durant at all.

[BitBustah]

Just because, there was ONE win against warriors without Kevin Durant it is seriously silly to think Rockets have no chance of beating the Warriors. Don't get me wrong I knew from day 1 that Warriors would win the ring once again, there is no team that can go against them toe to toe for 7 games but that is not because Rockets lost to them without Durant. This season Rockets won against warriors without HARDEN on their team once, HARDEN I am telling you.

So, one match is no way of thinking which team is stronger, if the league played the playoffs in one match system instead of 7 games than I can assure you Rockets could beat the best of them and had a chance but 7 game series is just not a chance at all not because of this match but because they have no solution to Durant at all.

Warriors will easily win another championship.  Harden is a good player but he is overrated.  His stats make him look better than he really is.

No one from the east can even come close to challenging the Warriors this year.  The west has been the dominant conference for the last 20 years or so.  This is why Lebron was able to cruise to 8 straight final apperances.

[Reid]

What I am afraid right now is the New York Knicks. After this season, we can say that they can get those free agents. They are really aiming Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. It's like a Kyrie and LBJ combination. Wow, plus resigning DeAndre Jordan. This will be a blast. What do you think?

No need to be afraid. If that move will happened then we can see more competitions at each team especially at the East. The talents will now spread and not just stick with just few teams. New York is kind of a weak team for more seasons to come if they will not make a move even they will have a good shot on next season's draft pick.

Take note that acquiring both Irving and Durant is not as easy as 1,2,3. These players both experienced championships so it's all depend on; "if the price is right".

Correct.
It will eat a large cap for just the two of them and then they have histories of injuries. Just like now, Durant is suffering from an ankle injury which will now be added on his list of injuries. Kyrie has the same dilemma.

If these two will be given a large space for the cap then how are they going to fill it up for the role players? Those who can still win a game even without the two stars. They will be pushed to get some trash players and then train them to be as better as possible for an average NBA player.  
Everything must be considered here. Or they could just take 1 star and then fill it up with a bunch of role players and make stars out of them.

Look at Brooklyn and how strong they are with just role players.

[markdario112616]

Just because, there was ONE win against warriors without Kevin Durant it is seriously silly to think Rockets have no chance of beating the Warriors. Don't get me wrong I knew from day 1 that Warriors would win the ring once again, there is no team that can go against them toe to toe for 7 games but that is not because Rockets lost to them without Durant. This season Rockets won against warriors without HARDEN on their team once, HARDEN I am telling you.

So, one match is no way of thinking which team is stronger, if the league played the playoffs in one match system instead of 7 games than I can assure you Rockets could beat the best of them and had a chance but 7 game series is just not a chance at all not because of this match but because they have no solution to Durant at all.

Warriors will easily win another championship.  Harden is a good player but he is overrated.  His stats make him look better than he really is.

No one from the east can even come close to challenging the Warriors this year.  The west has been the dominant conference for the last 20 years or so.  This is why Lebron was able to cruise to 8 straight final apperances.

I can't easily agree on that given all the odds are in favor of warriors. Tbh, Bucks, Raptors and the celtics are too close for a challenge. Warriors lost on those teams which are in the east.

Also, This year would be exciting (the fact that Lebron is out) Rockets is a contender, given that last year warriors almost lost that series if only CP3 did not get injured. Let's see, how it goes

[harizen]

Warriors will easily win another championship.  Harden is a good player but he is overrated.  His stats make him look better than he really is.

No one from the east can even come close to challenging the Warriors this year.  The west has been the dominant conference for the last 20 years or so.  This is why Lebron was able to cruise to 8 straight final apperances.

I don't know how easily you can conclude a statement like that. Even a hardcore Golden State Warriors fan will not say that.

I also don't see James Harden being tagged as overrrated. By whom? Harden keeps up with the expectations. As I said before, he is really annoying to anyone especially that flop and soft calls but since it was effective for him then he will continue to do that. And even how annoying a player is, if he really makes shot then he really have a good hands. ANyways, an overrated player is a player that lives only on the hype. Examples are.... nevermind lol.

Look at Brooklyn and how strong they are with just role players.

I recently encountered a statement (yes a rumor only) about Brooklyn's plan next season.

Looks like they are planning to participate in the market of free agency next season. I just don't know if they can catch a big fish. Brooklyn is so silent this past seasons, looking forward for a change. D'Angelo Russell is noticeably improving right now. The reason also why fans and panels voted him for All-Star. So better take this advantage.