2024 NBA Season

[Reid]

Sorry for bringing this up Reid lol. I want to talk about the Manager of the rockets and LeBron James.

About the Manager of the rockets, I actually love what he did for the people of Hongkong. Dude, everyday is chaos at that place and so what if you have personal opinion for that? Why is it they are generalizing the whole NBA community because of that opinion. So what?

LeBron, well, I don't know why did a king bow down? Why? Is it because China is a good country for businesses?  And a single opinion can massacre the business while people in Hongkong is suffering?

As I said, he does have his own opinion and so is Lebron.
We will not get anywhere when we talk about politics. All of us have our own kind of thinking about it. Some may disagree and some may agree.
Better leave it to them for now specially in this thread where we talk about the NBA Season and the players specially.

Carmelo Anthony’s defense reportedly another reason he remains unsigned

I have to agree with this. Dude never played good defense, I think about the majority on his career.

But again, not a reason at all to just left him hanging. Melo already said that he is willing to adjust this time. Willing to accept any roles. Even willing to accept a veteran salary or sort of pay-cut on his usual.

Guys, just for a changed, who wants to bet against me?

Will Melo be able to sign this year? As for me, YES. I pick YES because I think no one will bet for it based on the current Melo's situation that is almost no development or progress if some teams will still show interest to sign him. So basically, I'm the one who has the most risks here.

BTC0.005 each for first 2 who will take the bet.

Hmmm, I dont have much of the guts to take this bet. Lol.
But as for my own opinion, I dont think he will be signed with any team.
Who will take the risk having a player who aint that good with D.
He should really sign somewhere else and showcase his skills.

[Rikafip]

Buddy Hield was the only player not named Curry or Klay that had a high usage rate and had high three point attempts while still shooting on a decent %, he deserves every single penny he is given and should be maxed out no matter what the amount is, you can't give a guy like that too much money because he is still young and he is still learning a lot from playing and he is already good so it is only going to get better.

He deserved to be maxed out he's averaging 20+ points per game and he's really a good three pointer that is staying at 42% figures. And I want to point out the bold word, "young." I really think that he is already in his prime or very soon to reach it but I guess that he needs to stay in the team for like 5 years to be maxed out. Please correct me if I'm wrong but that's how I know it.

I think that max Sacramento can give him is 170/5 years, while other teams can offer him max 4 years for 130M. But from what i read, he doesn't even want max deal, he would settle for less than that, but only 90m/4 years is not good enough for elite 3 pts shooter  in  best years. Just to put things into perspective ,he is currently at 41.9%  average 3 pts shooting, and that makes him ranked 6th on list of best NBA 3pts shooter of all time (among players that had at least as many 3pts shot attempts as him).

It would be crazy from Sacramento not to give him those 110/4 years that he asked for, that is fair price for current market situation, as he can easily get more from others.

[wheelz1200]

90M is a good price already. So many entitled players pushing their luck even though they haven't proven much yet. I wonder if the Kings' ticket sales is good enough for these players to demand more.

That aside, I haven't watch any of the Kings games since the time of C-Web, Mike Bibby, Vlade, Doug, Peja.

Yeah i agree that 90M is already a lot of money, but it is a sellers market, hence all those crazy salaries. Question is, can they get someone better at this position for that money in free agency, as Hield played really good last season, he is still young and developing...

There is only 1 answer and that is to max hield out.  Right now Sacramento isnt pulling in any free agents so the only thing they can rely on to be competitive is to draft well and when 1 or 2 of those hit like hield you have to pay them.  Otherwise they will live on the bottom end of the western conference.  Hield is young and good.  I've seen plenty of other guys get paid with no reason to pay them, hield is not that guy.

[rosezionjohn]

Talking about signing new contracts, Bradley Beal agrees to sign a 4-year 130M deal with the Washington Wizards. That's another big money for a player. This is the current trend for most players now, get paid well in your best years so that it's okay to get minimum when you want to chase a ring and join a championship team.

[harizen]

Will Melo be able to sign this year? As for me, YES. I pick YES because I think no one will bet for it based on the current Melo's situation that is almost no development or progress if some teams will still show interest to sign him. So basically, I'm the one who has the most risks here.

BTC0.005 each for first 2 who will take the bet.

This is very interesting, so this means we will know who will win by January 1, 2020?  I like to reserve that first slot then if the answer to my question is yes. I will bet against you. 

DEAL. Quoted for reference.

My chances are until December 31, 2019: 23:59. Let's follow the BITCOINTALK FORUM TIME.

1 more taker open.

But as for my own opinion, I dont think he will be signed with any team.
Who will take the risk having a player who aint that good with D.

I think so too. I even think that Melo is done now.

No progress, no rumors, even no have memes, totally don't have any update about his future.

I just want to have a risky bet.

[spadormie]

Talking about signing new contracts, Bradley Beal agrees to sign a 4-year 130M deal with the Washington Wizards. That's another big money for a player. This is the current trend for most players now, get paid well in your best years so that it's okay to get minimum when you want to chase a ring and join a championship team.

I also heard of this news and also saw this on facebook. Congratulations to the man! It is well-deserved. Although for me, I think he needs to work on his talents with some other teams, but I guess he is the guy that does not chase championships. So it's only for cash. Although you can't blame him, he worked hard to carry the name of the Wizards.

[Rikafip]

Talking about signing new contracts, Bradley Beal agrees to sign a 4-year 130M deal with the Washington Wizards. That's another big money for a player. This is the current trend for most players now, get paid well in your best years so that it's okay to get minimum when you want to chase a ring and join a championship team.

Washington Wizards don't have much options, after all he is their best player. I feel a bit sorry for them, few years ago they were promising team, but they really messed themselves up with that god awful John Wall contract and i don't see them sorting that anytime soon. And on top of that, John Wall will most likely miss whole 2019/2020 season.
Tough few years ahead of Wizards

[Golftech]

Talking about signing new contracts, Bradley Beal agrees to sign a 4-year 130M deal with the Washington Wizards. That's another big money for a player. This is the current trend for most players now, get paid well in your best years so that it's okay to get minimum when you want to chase a ring and join a championship team.

I also heard of this news and also saw this on facebook. Congratulations to the man! It is well-deserved. Although for me, I think he needs to work on his talents with some other teams, but I guess he is the guy that does not chase championships. So it's only for cash. Although you can't blame him, he worked hard to carry the name of the Wizards.

He deserves this contract as we seen him played well from the previous season and I also agree that he's not going to nail a ring if he alone will carry his team, He need someone or he needs to be be traded if he's aiming to have a good chance to win a championship. But it's all about how he will showcase his talent and how he will bring his team to this coming season.

[Theb]

Talking about signing new contracts, Bradley Beal agrees to sign a 4-year 130M deal with the Washington Wizards. That's another big money for a player. This is the current trend for most players now, get paid well in your best years so that it's okay to get minimum when you want to chase a ring and join a championship team.

Washington Wizards don't have much options, after all he is their best player. I feel a bit sorry for them, few years ago they were promising team, but they really messed themselves up with that god awful John Wall contract and i don't see them sorting that anytime soon. And on top of that, John Wall will most likely miss whole 2019/2020 season.
Tough few years ahead of Wizards

Well that's true but I don't think that Bradley Beal hasn't really proven himself to deserve that kind of money. I've been preparing for the NBA fantasy (which I was hoping someone will help me on this thread) and Beal is in the top 10 players to be drafted in the league, and all of the mock drafts I participated he didn't even cross the 11th pick and above. This only means fans also know his value for the Wizards and he may not win a lot of games since Wall is injured but he will be the best player for Washington along with Bryant of course.

[boyptc]

Carmelo Anthony’s defense reportedly another reason he remains unsigned

I have to agree with this. Dude never played good defense, I think about the majority on his career.

But again, not a reason at all to just left him hanging. Melo already said that he is willing to adjust this time. Willing to accept any roles. Even willing to accept a veteran salary or sort of pay-cut on his usual.

That's an issue about him but base on that, I agree that the guy's have changed and any team that's still able to give him a ride to their boat should sign him. I think he have learned that already and is willing to be really changed.

Guys, just for a changed, who wants to bet against me?

Good luck to your bets, pal. Hoping that he'll get a contract this season.

[wheelz1200]

Talking about signing new contracts, Bradley Beal agrees to sign a 4-year 130M deal with the Washington Wizards. That's another big money for a player. This is the current trend for most players now, get paid well in your best years so that it's okay to get minimum when you want to chase a ring and join a championship team.

Washington Wizards don't have much options, after all he is their best player. I feel a bit sorry for them, few years ago they were promising team, but they really messed themselves up with that god awful John Wall contract and i don't see them sorting that anytime soon. And on top of that, John Wall will most likely miss whole 2019/2020 season.
Tough few years ahead of Wizards

Well that's true but I don't think that Bradley Beal hasn't really proven himself to deserve that kind of money. I've been preparing for the NBA fantasy (which I was hoping someone will help me on this thread) and Beal is in the top 10 players to be drafted in the league, and all of the mock drafts I participated he didn't even cross the 11th pick and above. This only means fans also know his value for the Wizards and he may not win a lot of games since Wall is injured but he will be the best player for Washington along with Bryant of course.

That is true, they are going to lose a lot of games so he will get a lot of garbage points and stats in the 4th.  Most of the opposition will be resting their best players in the 4th against the wizards so he should do well.  I can see him averaging 25-27 points a game easy this year.  He is going to be a volume guy on this team, I'd take him in fantasy if you get him in the right slot

[jossiel]

Sorry for bringing politics into this its just a hot topic globally right now.

Thanks for that quick reponse however I've replied late. Let's just make this topic and thread clear for NBA updates but we shouldn't prolong the discussion about the politics that happens with them.

Is there any Luol Deng fan here?

Bulls sign Luol Deng, who retires from NBA after 15 seasons

[freedomgo]

Sorry for bringing politics into this its just a hot topic globally right now.

Thanks for that quick reponse however I've replied late. Let's just make this topic and thread clear for NBA updates but we shouldn't prolong the discussion about the politics that happens with them.

Is there any Luol Deng fan here?

Bulls sign Luol Deng, who retires from NBA after 15 seasons

Yeah, I am a fan, the only time I saw the bulls played better was when he and Derrick were in the team.
Bulls are signing him not to make him play but just for him to retire with the bulls which I think a great decision by both player and the management.

Based on this news.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/ct-chicago-bulls-luol-deng-retire-20191017-wop2swl4anci7noa76plrho2ca-story.html

here's the specific content.

Luol Deng signed a one-day contract with the Bulls on Thursday to retire as part of the team for which he was a fixture for 10 seasons.

[Reid]

Sorry for bringing politics into this its just a hot topic globally right now.

Thanks for that quick reponse however I've replied late. Let's just make this topic and thread clear for NBA updates but we shouldn't prolong the discussion about the politics that happens with them.

Is there any Luol Deng fan here?

Bulls sign Luol Deng, who retires from NBA after 15 seasons

Yeah, I am a fan, the only time I saw the bulls played better was when he and Derrick were in the team.
Bulls are signing him not to make him play but just for him to retire with the bulls which I think a great decision by both player and the management.

Based on this news.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/ct-chicago-bulls-luol-deng-retire-20191017-wop2swl4anci7noa76plrho2ca-story.html

here's the specific content.

Luol Deng signed a one-day contract with the Bulls on Thursday to retire as part of the team for which he was a fixture for 10 seasons.

Wow. I think commemoration is the right for it.

verb
recall and show respect for (someone or something).

Thank you Google.

It is a good thing that Bulls never forget. He is one of the top player that stayed with them for a long time and also reaching his higher peak of being an NBA player.
2 time Nba All Star and NBA All defensive Second Team.
This guy was great in his prime, no doubt about that. His name is shaking the NBA news.
He want to retire as a Bull. Granted easily.

Thank you Luol Deng.

[freedomgo]

Sorry for bringing politics into this its just a hot topic globally right now.

Thanks for that quick reponse however I've replied late. Let's just make this topic and thread clear for NBA updates but we shouldn't prolong the discussion about the politics that happens with them.

Is there any Luol Deng fan here?

Bulls sign Luol Deng, who retires from NBA after 15 seasons

Yeah, I am a fan, the only time I saw the bulls played better was when he and Derrick were in the team.
Bulls are signing him not to make him play but just for him to retire with the bulls which I think a great decision by both player and the management.

Based on this news.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/ct-chicago-bulls-luol-deng-retire-20191017-wop2swl4anci7noa76plrho2ca-story.html

here's the specific content.

Luol Deng signed a one-day contract with the Bulls on Thursday to retire as part of the team for which he was a fixture for 10 seasons.

Wow. I think commemoration is the right for it.

verb
recall and show respect for (someone or something).

Thank you Google.

It is a good thing that Bulls never forget. He is one of the top player that stayed with them for a long time and also reaching his higher peak of being an NBA player.
2 time Nba All Star and NBA All defensive Second Team.
This guy was great in his prime, no doubt about that. His name is shaking the NBA news.
He want to retire as a Bull. Granted easily.

Thank you Luol Deng.

I am also thinking when the time will come that Bulls will do the same with DRose, I mean this guy really make the Bulls a entertaining team to watch because of him even that time he was still a rookie.

he sacrificed his body, gave the Bulls a chance to be in the playoffs consistently before he got some serious injury.
Rose is still young and still playing now, but as soon as no team will be interested on him, hoping he will end up retiring the same with Deng.

[Ranly123]

Sorry for bringing politics into this its just a hot topic globally right now.

Thanks for that quick reponse however I've replied late. Let's just make this topic and thread clear for NBA updates but we shouldn't prolong the discussion about the politics that happens with them.

Is there any Luol Deng fan here?

Bulls sign Luol Deng, who retires from NBA after 15 seasons

I'm not a total fan of Deng but I admire how he plays and how loyal he was during his Chicago days. Now that he would come to retirement, it's pleasing to see him retire in his home team which drafted him. Chicago bulls is a good institution and Deng is lucky to have to retire in a Chicago system.

[harizen]

I'm not a total fan of Deng but I admire how he plays and how loyal he was during his Chicago days. Now that he would come to retirement, it's pleasing to see him retire in his home team which drafted him. Chicago bulls is a good institution and Deng is lucky to have to retire in a Chicago system.

Actually, Phoenix Suns drafted him but he was traded immediately to Chicago Bulls because of draft rights.

I will never forget this guy as he is part of the famous Bulls trio back then together with Kirk Hinrich and Ben Gordon, before the arrival of Derrick Rose.


I think this is the first time I saw such an event where a team made a 1-day contract so that a player can retire to their preferred team.

Nice moves by Chicago Bulls for allowing this.

[Oasisman]

Talking about signing new contracts, Bradley Beal agrees to sign a 4-year 130M deal with the Washington Wizards. That's another big money for a player. This is the current trend for most players now, get paid well in your best years so that it's okay to get minimum when you want to chase a ring and join a championship team.

Washington Wizards don't have much options, after all he is their best player. I feel a bit sorry for them, few years ago they were promising team, but they really messed themselves up with that god awful John Wall contract and i don't see them sorting that anytime soon. And on top of that, John Wall will most likely miss whole 2019/2020 season.
Tough few years ahead of Wizards

Not a fan of Wizards , but Beal and Wall tandem is one of the good ones in the NBA. I dont know, but Im thinking they are lacking key players? Or they're running the same old rotations and style of game. I really thought they had a shot for the finals when they acquired Nene, still came up short.
Wall is suffering from raptured achilles, and Im pretty sure he will miss the entire season. Anyone in a sane mind will not get back to the game unless your a hundred percent fully recovered.

[freedomgo]

Talking about signing new contracts, Bradley Beal agrees to sign a 4-year 130M deal with the Washington Wizards. That's another big money for a player. This is the current trend for most players now, get paid well in your best years so that it's okay to get minimum when you want to chase a ring and join a championship team.

Washington Wizards don't have much options, after all he is their best player. I feel a bit sorry for them, few years ago they were promising team, but they really messed themselves up with that god awful John Wall contract and i don't see them sorting that anytime soon. And on top of that, John Wall will most likely miss whole 2019/2020 season.
Tough few years ahead of Wizards

Not a fan of Wizards , but Beal and Wall tandem is one of the good ones in the NBA. I dont know, but Im thinking they are lacking key players? Or they're running the same old rotations and style of game. I really thought they had a shot for the finals when they acquired Nene, still came up short.
Wall is suffering from raptured achilles, and Im pretty sure he will miss the entire season. Anyone in a sane mind will not get back to the game unless your a hundred percent fully recovered.

Beal and Wall alone can't take this team to a championship level, they are running the same rotation on vital players, of course if they want to improve they need to add another player that could help boost their line up.

Also, let's consider the fact that John Wall was injured and he might not be the same again in this season. With him healthy, he is really the heart of this team as he manage the ball very well as a point guard and that's when the other players are getting better, so we need to see him healthy and do what he do best in the team.

[Rikafip]

Talking about signing new contracts, Bradley Beal agrees to sign a 4-year 130M deal with the Washington Wizards. That's another big money for a player. This is the current trend for most players now, get paid well in your best years so that it's okay to get minimum when you want to chase a ring and join a championship team.

Washington Wizards don't have much options, after all he is their best player. I feel a bit sorry for them, few years ago they were promising team, but they really messed themselves up with that god awful John Wall contract and i don't see them sorting that anytime soon. And on top of that, John Wall will most likely miss whole 2019/2020 season.
Tough few years ahead of Wizards

Not a fan of Wizards , but Beal and Wall tandem is one of the good ones in the NBA. I dont know, but Im thinking they are lacking key players? Or they're running the same old rotations and style of game. I really thought they had a shot for the finals when they acquired Nene, still came up short.
Wall is suffering from raptured achilles, and Im pretty sure he will miss the entire season. Anyone in a sane mind will not get back to the game unless your a hundred percent fully recovered.

Beal and Wall alone can't take this team to a championship level, they are running the same rotation on vital players, of course if they want to improve they need to add another player that could help boost their line up.

Also, let's consider the fact that John Wall was injured and he might not be the same again in this season. With him healthy, he is really the heart of this team as he manage the ball very well as a point guard and that's when the other players are getting better, so we need to see him healthy and do what he do best in the team.

John Wall will almost certainly miss whole 2019/2020 season, as Washington Wizards won't risk and bring him back too early.

In the other news, Zion Williamson will sit out last preseason game  against NY Knicks due sore knee.He is only 19 yo, i hope that Pelicans won't push him too hard in his first season, you gotta be careful with these kind of players.