2025 NBA Season

[Yaunfitda]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver concerned wave of positive tests inside bubble could stop restart plan

'Certainly if we had any sort of significant spread within our campus, we would be shut down again,' Silver said

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-commissioner-adam-silver-concerned-wave-of-positive-tests-inside-bubble-could-stop-restart-plan/

That's the one and the only option they have.
They must stop it before they even start putting players and authorized personnel in Orlando.
If not, they will also put in danger the people living in Orlando especially those who will serve the players while staying there.

We really appreciate what the commissioner is doing, but he can only such, and his hands are also tied and I'm sure he already has this in mind.

Adam Silver knows it and I bet he already talked to the government about the risk.
There must be a percentage of how many players and crew will be infected before they finalize the cease of the restart.

They already have a ball park number and they are closely monitoring it, he had all the backing here specially the local government, but if this goes out of control, he can't do anything but to restart.

[Russlenat]

Philadelphia 76ers fans, do you believe on this?

Joel Embiid Says He's 'Capable Of Carrying The Team' On Offense

Joel Embiid addressed the Philadelphia 76ers' offensive struggles ahead of the Orlando restart, saying that the offense should run through him.

He is giving an idea on what their opponent would expect, but can he really make his team successful if the offense runs through him?
Is he the on the status of Kobe and Lebron yet?

he also said,

Embiid also addressed his fit with Al Horford, saying that the duo needed to be surrounded by shooters.

Who shooters he is talking about, they are tall line up so their offense are mostly in the inside.
If he would only choose Horford to be his buddy in the inside, what would happen to Simmons who can't even shoot a 3s.

I think they just need to stick with their strategy, they might have struggled in the regular season but they are in a good advantage in the playoffs as it's a series and adjustments can be done.

[Reid]

Philadelphia 76ers fans, do you believe on this?

Joel Embiid Says He's 'Capable Of Carrying The Team' On Offense

Joel Embiid addressed the Philadelphia 76ers' offensive struggles ahead of the Orlando restart, saying that the offense should run through him.

He is giving an idea on what their opponent would expect, but can he really make his team successful if the offense runs through him?
Is he the on the status of Kobe and Lebron yet?

It could also be a strategy.
Giving out strategies for the opponent to expect the ball to be passed to him always.
While the new strategy could be for Ben Simmons if all the shooting practices are fruitful.  

Now watching: 2010 West Finals LAL vs PHX
One of the best Game 5's I had watched. 1st quarter was already hot.  
Kobe with 2 fouls already with 9 minutes left in the first.
Maybe Phoenix will win this series this time in the replay. 

[Pamadar]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver concerned wave of positive tests inside bubble could stop restart plan

'Certainly if we had any sort of significant spread within our campus, we would be shut down again,' Silver said

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-commissioner-adam-silver-concerned-wave-of-positive-tests-inside-bubble-could-stop-restart-plan/

That's the one and the only option they have.
They must stop it before they even start putting players and authorized personnel in Orlando.
If not, they will also put in danger the people living in Orlando especially those who will serve the players while staying there.

Adam Silver knows it and I bet he already talked to the government about the risk.
There must be a percentage of how many players and crew will be infected before they finalize the cease of the restart.

That was a serious statement, the NBA season is at stake on this, so I believe they will do everything to prevent the spread of the virus in the venue. When they season is again pause or probably cancelled, that would result to a big loss to the NBA organization and of course with their loss, it would also affect the people working for the organization, particularly the players and the staff.

Commissioners needs to work on it, it's not just the money that's stake here but also the people that are prone being infected.

Resuming the league will definitely bring money to the organization and it's a big
obligation insuring that spread of the virus will not triggered more people around
not just the players and the staff but everyone inside the state.

[rhomelmabini]

Philadelphia 76ers fans, do you believe on this?

Joel Embiid Says He's 'Capable Of Carrying The Team' On Offense

Joel Embiid addressed the Philadelphia 76ers' offensive struggles ahead of the Orlando restart, saying that the offense should run through him.

He is giving an idea on what their opponent would expect, but can he really make his team successful if the offense runs through him?
Is he the on the status of Kobe and Lebron yet?

It could also be a strategy.
Giving out strategies for the opponent to expect the ball to be passed to him always.
While the new strategy could be for Ben Simmons if all the shooting practices are fruitful.  

Now watching: 2010 West Finals LAL vs PHX
One of the best Game 5's I had watched. 1st quarter was already hot.  
Kobe with 2 fouls already with 9 minutes left in the first.
Maybe Phoenix will win this series this time in the replay. 

Clever for Embiid to say that but the guy is really hilarious on whatever he comments out but I think it's more like a clickbait hope he'll not cry again out of disappointment, sorry to say for Sixers fans out there. How about Simmons do the threes instead because that's for sure unexpected for his offense? Well, I've seen him practicing shooting outside but on actual play, it wouldn't be the same.

Just keep on replaying it @Reid, maybe it will. LOL

[sana54210]

Do you guys think that Embiid is having some sort of trouble with Ben Simmons? I mean looking at the two things he said, they are both looking like attacks to Simmons. He said the game should run through him and usually we see point guards bringing the ball up yet in today's game anyone can do it, Ben Simmons is known to be the main ball handler and playmaker of that team, maybe Embiid wants to be more like Jokic instead? And the other one is him and Horford basically surrounded by shooters, which we know that Simmons is not one at all, he is one of the worst shooters in the league.

So, when you combine these together, it sounds like maybe Embiid wants to force Simmons out of Sixers and he wants to lead the team himself and dislikes the notion that he has to share that with Simmons instead. What do you think?

[bisdak40]

Philadelphia 76ers fans, do you believe on this?

Joel Embiid Says He's 'Capable Of Carrying The Team' On Offense

Joel Embiid addressed the Philadelphia 76ers' offensive struggles ahead of the Orlando restart, saying that the offense should run through him.

He is giving an idea on what their opponent would expect, but can he really make his team successful if the offense runs through him?
Is he the on the status of Kobe and Lebron yet?

he also said,

Embiid also addressed his fit with Al Horford, saying that the duo needed to be surrounded by shooters.

Who shooters he is talking about, they are tall line up so their offense are mostly in the inside.
If he would only choose Horford to be his buddy in the inside, what would happen to Simmons who can't even shoot a 3s.

I think they just need to stick with their strategy, they might have struggled in the regular season but they are in a good advantage in the playoffs as it's a series and adjustments can be done.

He maybe encouraging Simmons to shoot 3's/perimeter jumpers and not just drive to the basket every now and then or maybe he wants Simmons to be traded lol. Whatever Embiid means, it does not do good to the team if he have a conflict with someone and that is what i have observed from him. Whining every now and then, if i have a say with the Sixers team, i would ship him out and replace him with a talented and non-vocal one  .

[chaser15]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver concerned wave of positive tests inside bubble could stop restart plan

'Certainly if we had any sort of significant spread within our campus, we would be shut down again,' Silver said

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-commissioner-adam-silver-concerned-wave-of-positive-tests-inside-bubble-could-stop-restart-plan/

That's the exclamation point.

If there will be a positive case inside the bubble. There is no reason now that the league should continue.

They already know this beforehand. That's why they are serious to heavily implement the best safety measures they got.

[Distinctin]

Philadelphia 76ers fans, do you believe on this?

Joel Embiid Says He's 'Capable Of Carrying The Team' On Offense

Joel Embiid addressed the Philadelphia 76ers' offensive struggles ahead of the Orlando restart, saying that the offense should run through him.

He is giving an idea on what their opponent would expect, but can he really make his team successful if the offense runs through him?
Is he the on the status of Kobe and Lebron yet?

he also said,

Embiid also addressed his fit with Al Horford, saying that the duo needed to be surrounded by shooters.

Who shooters he is talking about, they are tall line up so their offense are mostly in the inside.
If he would only choose Horford to be his buddy in the inside, what would happen to Simmons who can't even shoot a 3s.

I think they just need to stick with their strategy, they might have struggled in the regular season but they are in a good advantage in the playoffs as it's a series and adjustments can be done.

He maybe encouraging Simmons to shoot 3's/perimeter jumpers and not just drive to the basket every now and then or maybe he wants Simmons to be traded lol.

But that would not happen I guess because Simmons is not born to be a good outside shooter, but despite of that, he still has a good stats and he can contribute to the team in a way that he is good at.

Whatever Embiid means, it does not do good to the team if he have a conflict with someone and that is what i have observed from him. Whining every now and then, if i have a say with the Sixers team, i would ship him out and replace him with a talented and non-vocal one  .

Not sure what he really meant, but I think Embiid knows that the management values him in the team so he is that so entitled.
It's time for him to prove this coming playoffs if he is really capable, and I think I can bet on that.

[chaser15]

Whining every now and then, if i have a say with the Sixers team, i would ship him out and replace him with a talented and non-vocal one  .

Others might see him as a boastful player but I will choose Embiid to stay with the team. I'd rather ship out Ben Simmons and find another PG to be pair with Embiid. Simmons is a valuable player to trade and Sixers will get good players in return. Only few big men remain dominant today so I will pick Embiid to stay.

Believed it or not, he is the only Sixers that playing with heart. Remember that when they lose to Raptors last playoffs, it looks like an end of the day to him and literally cried on that loss. Sixers is more on relying on perimeter and inside offense. That's what they need to focus on it and Embiid is the best player to put on that role.

But of course, it doesn't mean that even he will be the main offense, others will not step up.

[freedomgo]

Whining every now and then, if i have a say with the Sixers team, i would ship him out and replace him with a talented and non-vocal one  .

Others might see him as a boastful player but I will choose Embiid to stay with the team. I'd rather ship out Ben Simmons and find another PG to be pair with Embiid. Simmons is a valuable player to trade and Sixers will get good players in return. Only few big men remain dominant today so I will pick Embiid to stay.

Believed it or not, he is the only Sixers that playing with heart. Remember that when they lose to Raptors last playoffs, it looks like an end of the day to him and literally cried on that loss. Sixers is more on relying on perimeter and inside offense. That's what they need to focus on it and Embiid is the best player to put on that role.

But of course, it doesn't mean that even he will be the main offense, others will not step up.

We are talking of $170M contract here.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2843932-ben-simmons-76ers-agree-on-5-year-170m-max-contract-extension

That's a huge amount and if they will trade him, they can get good outside shooters in return I guess.

[Reid]

Just keep on replaying it @Reid, maybe it will. LOL

I hope it will. 
I am a Suns fan back then. Speed and offense.
But you could still see how strong in defense Amare back then gaining 2 blocks in just 3 minutes.

How about Simmons do the threes instead because that's for sure unexpected for his offense? Well, I've seen him practicing shooting outside but on actual play, it wouldn't be the same.

He still needs confidence.
Next season will be the best time to try it out by shooting more at a live game.

So, when you combine these together, it sounds like maybe Embiid wants to force Simmons out of Sixers and he wants to lead the team himself and dislikes the notion that he has to share that with Simmons instead. What do you think?

Good point!
Both young and both have skills.
76ers will have a difficult time choosing between the two if ever they want to be separated.

But do remember, Embiid is a guy who talks a lot and it could be a weapon to manipulate the game or what the opponent will think.

[Natalim]

Whining every now and then, if i have a say with the Sixers team, i would ship him out and replace him with a talented and non-vocal one  .

Others might see him as a boastful player but I will choose Embiid to stay with the team. I'd rather ship out Ben Simmons and find another PG to be pair with Embiid. Simmons is a valuable player to trade and Sixers will get good players in return. Only few big men remain dominant today so I will pick Embiid to stay.

Believed it or not, he is the only Sixers that playing with heart. Remember that when they lose to Raptors last playoffs, it looks like an end of the day to him and literally cried on that loss. Sixers is more on relying on perimeter and inside offense. That's what they need to focus on it and Embiid is the best player to put on that role.

But of course, it doesn't mean that even he will be the main offense, others will not step up.

We are talking of $170M contract here.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2843932-ben-simmons-76ers-agree-on-5-year-170m-max-contract-extension

That's a huge amount and if they will trade him, they can get good outside shooters in return I guess.

With Ben Simmons  offense and defense talent, he is very valuable to the team, that's the reason he was given a max contract by the 76ers.
However, it doesn't mean that it will already make the team successful, chemistry is really the most important for the team to be successful for the 76ers to have that, they need to ship a player ruining the chemistry of the team, it could be either Embiid or Simmons.

Here's their stats.

Compare Player Stats for Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid

[Ziskinberg]

So, when you combine these together, it sounds like maybe Embiid wants to force Simmons out of Sixers and he wants to lead the team himself and dislikes the notion that he has to share that with Simmons instead. What do you think?

Good point!
Both young and both have skills.
76ers will have a difficult time choosing between the two if ever they want to be separated.

But do remember, Embiid is a guy who talks a lot and it could be a weapon to manipulate the game or what the opponent will think.

Embiid is not a kind of player that could provide consistent offense to the team, he can be doubled and IIRC, there's one man that can stop him, and that is Mark Gasol. We can all see in this video - Toronto Raptors Breakdown - ALL-DEFENSE: How they held Joel Embiid to ZERO points & beat the Sixers!

[Finestream]

Embiid is not a kind of player that could provide consistent offense to the team, he can be doubled and IIRC, there's one man that can stop him, and that is Mark Gasol. We can all see in this video - Toronto Raptors Breakdown - ALL-DEFENSE: How they held Joel Embiid to ZERO points & beat the Sixers!

Great video, it tells that Embiid is wrong, it's the first time he was scoreless in his career as an NBA player, great job by Gasol here, he doesn't need to score but it's important he can stop Embiid. Brilliant coaching job by Nick Nurse.


We got news!

Nice move by the Nets here.

Undermanned Nets signing Jamal Crawford, nearing deal with Michael Beasley

[Reid]

Good point!
Both young and both have skills.
76ers will have a difficult time choosing between the two if ever they want to be separated.

But do remember, Embiid is a guy who talks a lot and it could be a weapon to manipulate the game or what the opponent will think.

Embiid is not a kind of player that could provide consistent offense to the team, he can be doubled and IIRC, there's one man that can stop him, and that is Mark Gasol. We can all see in this video - Toronto Raptors Breakdown - ALL-DEFENSE: How they held Joel Embiid to ZERO points & beat the Sixers!

Which could be the reason they will pick Ben instead of him?

Great video, it tells that Embiid is wrong, it's the first time he was scoreless in his career as an NBA player, great job by Gasol here, he doesn't need to score but it's important he can stop Embiid. Brilliant coaching job by Nick Nurse.

We can see in that video how a veteran moves like a veteran. 
Embiid is good below the rim but if you are against a veteran like Mark who had so much experience including Olympics games then it will be easy for him to stop Embiid.
He needs more experience down there, not just experience in talking so much. 

[mirakal]

We can see in that video how a veteran moves like a veteran. 
Embiid is good below the rim but if you are against a veteran like Mark who had so much experience including Olympics games then it will be easy for him to stop Embiid.
He needs more experience down there, not just experience in talking so much. 

Watching that video, it looks like Embiid was so overrated that anytime can be stop by a good defender.
I don't know if that are other NBA players who called themselves start having an scoreless night, at least not on Lebron, Kobe, and Kawhi.

[Natalim]

Embiid is not a kind of player that could provide consistent offense to the team, he can be doubled and IIRC, there's one man that can stop him, and that is Mark Gasol. We can all see in this video - Toronto Raptors Breakdown - ALL-DEFENSE: How they held Joel Embiid to ZERO points & beat the Sixers!

Great video, it tells that Embiid is wrong, it's the first time he was scoreless in his career as an NBA player, great job by Gasol here, he doesn't need to score but it's important he can stop Embiid. Brilliant coaching job by Nick Nurse.


We got news!

Nice move by the Nets here.

Undermanned Nets signing Jamal Crawford, nearing deal with Michael Beasley

Good to know that Crawford is not done yet.

I like him when he was still playing with the Clippers, as reserved, he can contribute quality minutes to the team.

His stats says that he is very consistent with the Clippers team - https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/crawfja01.html

This news is even so cute - Former Clipper Jamal Crawford to Sign with Brooklyn Nets

It dd not recognize the two teams Crawford has previously played.

[jademaxsuy]

Watching that video, it looks like Embiid was so overrated that anytime can be stop by a good defender.
I don't know if that are other NBA players who called themselves start having an scoreless night, at least not on Lebron, Kobe, and Kawhi.

It is expected that Superstars like Lebron, Kobe, Kawhi and others to scores in every game. They are really good and had been love by the basketball fans globally.

Hopefully that this will going to continue until championship. The organizers should do their best for these players not to get infected by this virus becuase if they doea then NBA basketball will going stop once again and this likely will not going to give joy to the fans.

[Russlenat]

Watching that video, it looks like Embiid was so overrated that anytime can be stop by a good defender.
I don't know if that are other NBA players who called themselves start having an scoreless night, at least not on Lebron, Kobe, and Kawhi.

It is expected that Superstars like Lebron, Kobe, Kawhi and others to scores in every game. They are really good and had been love by the basketball fans globally.

Embiid is also a superstar, he just had a bad game and that's just one game, but compared to the names above, it's hard to say as they don't have the same position.

I made a little research and I found that Kobe has also a scoreless game in his NBA career.

Bryant played six minutes off the bench on Nov. 3, 1996 in his first NBA action, going scoreless with a rebound, a block and a steal in the Lakers' 91-85 win over the Kevin Garnett/Stephon Marbury-led Minnesota Timberwolves.

Hopefully that this will going to continue until championship. The organizers should do their best for these players not to get infected by this virus becuase if they doea then NBA basketball will going stop once again and this likely will not going to give joy to the fans.

We can expect that as one mistake might end up the whole season.