2025 NBA Season

[Jating]

He will be offered with the biggest salary in the league so he will stay, I think Toronto can give that since they really appreciate this achievement the team have made last season. Maybe let's look on the other teams and forget about Toronto for awhile as surely they'll be intact for the next season.

Yeah, I agree, the same with GSW.

Speaking of GSW, I think this is really their worse season starting when they won the championship in 2015. 2 players injured and some of them have minor injuries. As far as I know, KD will stay but his injury is serious, I hope he can play in the next season with the same performance. Lakers trading Ingram, Ball and Hart for AD, isn't that risky for them?

KD injuries is really serious so we can only hope that he can be back with the same bounce and confidence. But I wouldn't be surprised if it will take some time before we can finally see him at his peak again.

Yes, I think this is one of their worst specially going into the finals, their star players got injured and there is no room for error specially if you are in the NBA finals, too bad for them.

[Vaculin]

Yes, I think this is one of their worst specially going into the finals, their star players got injured and there is no room for error specially if you are in the NBA finals, too bad for them.

No one would expect that it will happen, it's just unfortunate that it's one of the big reason why they did not get a 3 peat.  Leonard was also not fully healthy, in fact his minutes is very limited and have had a lot of rest days during the regular season and that's one of the reasons why they also did not finish in the no. 1 in the east, but that was a good decision as they did well in the post season.

[Ranly123]

He will be offered with the biggest salary in the league so he will stay, I think Toronto can give that since they really appreciate this achievement the team have made last season. Maybe let's look on the other teams and forget about Toronto for awhile as surely they'll be intact for the next season.

Yeah, I agree, the same with GSW.

Speaking of GSW, I think this is really their worse season starting when they won the championship in 2015. 2 players injured and some of them have minor injuries. As far as I know, KD will stay but his injury is serious, I hope he can play in the next season with the same performance. Lakers trading Ingram, Ball and Hart for AD, isn't that risky for them?

KD injuries is really serious so we can only hope that he can be back with the same bounce and confidence. But I wouldn't be surprised if it will take some time before we can finally see him at his peak again.

Yes, I think this is one of their worst specially going into the finals, their star players got injured and there is no room for error specially if you are in the NBA finals, too bad for them.

I think when KD is back, he will still be fit but the bounce and his agility will be minimized since his injury is very serious that he will stop playing for one year or more if it gets aggravated. Now, the future of the GSW rely on how well they manage their line up without KD to be back to the finals next season.

[boyptc]

I think when KD is back, he will still be fit but the bounce and his agility will be minimized since his injury is very serious that he will stop playing for one year or more if it gets aggravated. Now, the future of the GSW rely on how well they manage their line up without KD to be back to the finals next season.

Most of the superstars that came back from injury, they weren't the person that we knew.

Their performance changes, their endurance and everything. It's true that his agility and other attributes will be changed to minimize because he has to protect himself. The team is no longer in the hands of KD but to the team as a whole.

[Reid]

A player leaving the team after a winning season? Is this common in the NBA? I reckon the Raptors will give Kawhi a big bonus and a big increase to the money the pay him to keep him.

Toronto Raptors will surely offer a luring contract.

However, we all know that Kawhi did not really prefer joining the Raptors prior to the season. He just wants to get out from the vicinity of San Antonio Spurs so any 1-year deal with any teams will do. Now that he worked together with the Raptors especially they got the Larry O' Brien trophy, we don't know if something changes his mind along the way.

One of the things that needs consideration is also his business startegist.
Yes, his Uncle. Uncle Dennis Robertson.
Kawhi just want to play ball. He enjoys it. About whatever team he gets into, he doesnt care. As long as he is making money while enjoying the game.
This is also why we cannot see some previews into where Kawhi will be the next year.
But, Toronto management saw how he plays. If they can somehow pay as much as any other team can offer then they might get Kawhi again.

[bitgolden]

The good thing about KD and Klay is that they are not late in their careers right now, they are still pretty young compared to some of the other big injuries like theirs and that is why there is a chance they can find a way to recover with time, next season will be a season they will mostly stay out with injuries, the season after that they will try to recover and if they do not get injured again and play properly it will be like 60% of they used to be and the season after that will be close to their full potential yet again, these are shooters and not Dunkers so they are still capable of returning fully, the only part I am not so sure about is Durant is a great blocker but his defense may get affected and Klay is one of the best defenders in the league and he will have lateral movement problems so their offense may get back to what it was but their defense may have some damage.

[rosezionjohn]

The good thing about KD and Klay is that they are not late in their careers right now, they are still pretty young compared to some of the other big injuries like theirs and that is why there is a chance they can find a way to recover with time

In a way, Kahwi made a good example of how serious injuries should be treated. They should follow his advise, "come back when you feel healthy". Kahwi has been ridiculed before and look where he is now after taking full time to recover.

[Jating]

He will be offered with the biggest salary in the league so he will stay, I think Toronto can give that since they really appreciate this achievement the team have made last season. Maybe let's look on the other teams and forget about Toronto for awhile as surely they'll be intact for the next season.

Yeah, I agree, the same with GSW.

Speaking of GSW, I think this is really their worse season starting when they won the championship in 2015. 2 players injured and some of them have minor injuries. As far as I know, KD will stay but his injury is serious, I hope he can play in the next season with the same performance. Lakers trading Ingram, Ball and Hart for AD, isn't that risky for them?

KD injuries is really serious so we can only hope that he can be back with the same bounce and confidence. But I wouldn't be surprised if it will take some time before we can finally see him at his peak again.

Yes, I think this is one of their worst specially going into the finals, their star players got injured and there is no room for error specially if you are in the NBA finals, too bad for them.

I think when KD is back, he will still be fit but the bounce and his agility will be minimized since his injury is very serious that he will stop playing for one year or more if it gets aggravated. Now, the future of the GSW rely on how well they manage their line up without KD to be back to the finals next season.

So there is what we call psychological or mental barrier that KD might encounter once he is back in the game. So it will be really difficult for him at the beginning as he might tend to think about his injury. But he is still in his peak and at his prime. For sure he will learn how to adjust and the team as well. The 3 peat was almost there, but it was not meant to be.

[Theb]

With the first three picks seems locked and secured all teams are inquiring the availability of the 4th pick which is supposed to be Darius Garland. New Orleans are more likely to give it away for anyone who will offer up the best veteran player in exchange for it. I don't know who or for what team it will be traded for but as Woj said it will be a busy draft night for the teams and fans since every pick, 4th and onwards are all made available by the teams who are not satisfied to what player is available in their turn.

[Reid]

With the first three picks seems locked and secured all teams are inquiring the availabiloty of the 4th pick which is supposed to be Darius Garland. New Orleans are more likely to give it away for anyone who will offer up the best veteran player in exchange for it. I don't know who or for what team it will be traded for but as Woj said it will be a busy draft night for the teams and fans since every pick, 4th and onwards are all made available by the teams who are not satisfied to what player is available in their turn.

Yeah. That is what I dont understand by now. They just lose Anthony Davis, they will need a new forward and Zion is the answer. But they want to trade it instantly after drafting him.

Is the Pelicans management brewing something? If they are also trying to make a superteam with cheap payments then it might work.
Although, they still need chemistry. It will be whack if they will just make something out of new players in one team for just months of training.

[harizen]

But, Toronto management saw how he plays. If they can somehow pay as much as any other team can offer then they might get Kawhi again.

They really should and do anything to make him stay. I miss the closed competition in the East. Kawhi and Toronto Raptors brings it back.

Hope their championship lineup will remain next season.

The good thing about KD and Klay is that they are not late in their careers right now, they are still pretty young compared to some of the other big injuries like theirs and that is why there is a chance they can find a way to recover with time..

Depends on the impact of the injury. Even how young players are, if the injury is critical, then it can really affect their overall performance once they recovered even how long the recovery period is.

The best example is Derrick Rose. Another one, DeMarcus Cousins.

[passwordnow]

The good thing about KD and Klay is that they are not late in their careers right now, they are still pretty young compared to some of the other big injuries like theirs and that is why there is a chance they can find a way to recover with time

In a way, Kahwi made a good example of how serious injuries should be treated. They should follow his advise, "come back when you feel healthy". Kahwi has been ridiculed before and look where he is now after taking full time to recover.

Right advice for the superstars but they have their ego and has a choice not to listen. However, the finals has ended and there's more time for them to rest and recover.
The injuries of these superstars will soon regain back their health and ready to take off for the upcoming season.

[Caladonian]

The good thing about KD and Klay is that they are not late in their careers right now, they are still pretty young compared to some of the other big injuries like theirs and that is why there is a chance they can find a way to recover with time

In a way, Kahwi made a good example of how serious injuries should be treated. They should follow his advise, "come back when you feel healthy". Kahwi has been ridiculed before and look where he is now after taking full time to recover.

Right advice for the superstars but they have their ego and has a choice not to listen. However, the finals has ended and there's more time for them to rest and recover.
The injuries of these superstars will soon regain back their health and ready to take off for the upcoming season.

The time frame for resting will be depending to how players wanted to be fully recovered since Kawhi chooses to take more time and rest for its benefits he get what he wanted and prove it worth, now he came back with full strength and bring his team a title.

For those who are still in their injuries, they can choose between playing quickly or fast recoveries or rest till the time that the conditions of their body allow them to play back with full chemistry.

[passwordnow]

The good thing about KD and Klay is that they are not late in their careers right now, they are still pretty young compared to some of the other big injuries like theirs and that is why there is a chance they can find a way to recover with time

In a way, Kahwi made a good example of how serious injuries should be treated. They should follow his advise, "come back when you feel healthy". Kahwi has been ridiculed before and look where he is now after taking full time to recover.

Right advice for the superstars but they have their ego and has a choice not to listen. However, the finals has ended and there's more time for them to rest and recover.
The injuries of these superstars will soon regain back their health and ready to take off for the upcoming season.

The time frame for resting will be depending to how players wanted to be fully recovered since Kawhi chooses to take more time and rest for its benefits he get what he wanted and prove it worth, now he came back with full strength and bring his team a title.

For those who are still in their injuries, they can choose between playing quickly or fast recoveries or rest till the time that the conditions of their body allow them to play back with full chemistry.

If I'm one of those superstars, I'll remain on my rest and just support them with all that I can. AFAIK, they are still in the contracts and they will still receive salary in full as long as they not violate any condition written. So for those superstars, deciding whether to play or not would be easy if they are caring for their health.

[bbc.reporter]

A player leaving the team after a winning season? Is this common in the NBA? I reckon the Raptors will give Kawhi a big bonus and a big increase to the money the pay him to keep him.

Toronto Raptors will surely offer a luring contract.

However, we all know that Kawhi did not really prefer joining the Raptors prior to the season. He just wants to get out from the vicinity of San Antonio Spurs so any 1-year deal with any teams will do. Now that he worked together with the Raptors especially they got the Larry O' Brien trophy, we don't know if something changes his mind along the way.

The Raptors has always been in the playoffs in recent years. He should try it for 1 more year, I reckon. He is the prince that was promised! We the north hehehe.

[Caladonian]

The good thing about KD and Klay is that they are not late in their careers right now, they are still pretty young compared to some of the other big injuries like theirs and that is why there is a chance they can find a way to recover with time

In a way, Kahwi made a good example of how serious injuries should be treated. They should follow his advise, "come back when you feel healthy". Kahwi has been ridiculed before and look where he is now after taking full time to recover.

Right advice for the superstars but they have their ego and has a choice not to listen. However, the finals has ended and there's more time for them to rest and recover.
The injuries of these superstars will soon regain back their health and ready to take off for the upcoming season.

The time frame for resting will be depending to how players wanted to be fully recovered since Kawhi chooses to take more time and rest for its benefits he get what he wanted and prove it worth, now he came back with full strength and bring his team a title.

For those who are still in their injuries, they can choose between playing quickly or fast recoveries or rest till the time that the conditions of their body allow them to play back with full chemistry.

If I'm one of those superstars, I'll remain on my rest and just support them with all that I can. AFAIK, they are still in the contracts and they will still receive salary in full as long as they not violate any condition written. So for those superstars, deciding whether to play or not would be easy if they are caring for their health.

Good example indeed will be Kawhi as mentioned since he is a living proof that resting for a while and not to force yourself to play right away will benefits the team that you are playing with, he rest a lot then comeback with good condition and bring big lift to the team who buy his contract and
trust him with his abilities, it was a big questioned of health when he and green got traded but he prove things out and give Raptors the dream they
always wanted to have.

[Natalim]

He is the prince that was promised! We the north hehehe.

No, he is the king now, so a King will definitely stay to rule his kingdom.
I am sure Leonard will change his mind, he maybe was not expecting that he will be champion the last off season but things happened, the world of basketball are surprised with things that happened, but him getting the love from the big fan based of the Raptors, not wise to refuse that and find another team to play.

[passwordnow]

Good example indeed will be Kawhi as mentioned since he is a living proof that resting for a while and not to force yourself to play right away will benefits the team that you are playing with, he rest a lot then comeback with good condition and bring big lift to the team who buy his contract and
trust him with his abilities, it was a big questioned of health when he and green got traded but he prove things out and give Raptors the dream they
always wanted to have.

He is a good example but each athlete has their own attitude and ego. Whatever plays to their mind, I hope that they will choose the best option for them.
And that is to take rest maybe for the half of the season or before the playoffs or until they recover, whatever suits for them.

[Reid]

He is the prince that was promised! We the north hehehe.

No, he is the king now, so a King will definitely stay to rule his kingdom.
I am sure Leonard will change his mind, he maybe was not expecting that he will be champion the last off season but things happened, the world of basketball are surprised with things that happened, but him getting the love from the big fan based of the Raptors, not wise to refuse that and find another team to play.

As I said before.
He aint that type. He doesnt have an attachment with any player or any team.
He doesnt control where he will go. He got a management behind him and this people want some money and not how Kawhi think.
Besides, Kawhi do agree with that as long as he could play basketball.
He is a winner and any team he will go he gives them a chance for a shot in a championship.

Again, as long as the Raptors can best all the offer that will be given then they might close a deal with Uncle Dennis.

[FanEagle]

I couldn't even keep track of who went there last night, %60+ of all picks have been traded last night, I knew that this draft was more like couple players and rest are trash but I didn't know what could be the reason why everyone traded it for something better in the future, I can understand the teams that didn't want to draft now and get a pick later but I do not understand teams that took those picks.

The only good trade last night was Atlanta and new Orleans where pelicans sent Solomon hill which had a 12+ million contract and gave number 4 pick for it which created a great gap for them in the small forward spot. From a team with just Jrue and AD they turned it into a team with Jrue-Lonzo-Ingram-Randle-hart- and now Zion. They have an amazing future ahead, I hope they will be capable of getting Dangelo Russel and show Lakers what they have missed with that team.