2025 NBA Season

[mezzaluna]

Does anybody have some thoughts if the current Lakers roster will undergo trades or on when LeBron might retire? What teams do you think would rise to the occasion to complete their line-ups?

I'm still recovering on the fact that Laker's came onto the season highly un-favored but they really finished strong with this playoffs. Rondo and Howard proved themselves that they deserve a ring. Only man who was ring worthy that has not yet won a championship is Derrick Rose (imo). That ACL injury really messed him up.

[Reid]

I think that the best time wherein Houston could have stop GSW on it's track and probably this two will have a great rivalry in the West, however, the next season when CP3 was healthy, it was totally different Houston that we have seen, but that version of Houston could be the closest, on how CP3 was playing and James Harden game, lots of 'what if'.

It was really great, it tells us how valuable CP3 than Westbrook, they bring the game in game 7 and Rockets has a great chance of winning if CP3 was not injured that time, they tried twice actually before CP3 was traded fro Westbrook but still failed, I think we can understand that as GSW was really a super team, if Without Durant, Rockets chance was higher.

Good analysis, you guys.  
No questions, I'd also pick CP3 over Westbrook.
Not about the stats, but about how to make it a real team.
CP3 is not about making a point, it's about the play. That is also why I picked him as one of the greatest pointguards in NBA.
But putting 2 MVP's who likes making points will clash. It did happen.

I don't know what made Daryl decide to take WB rather than giving CP3 a chance. Harden maybe behind that decision too. (I am just assuming.)
CP3 asked him about that and he said no. I doubt he will say yes.  

[RealMalatesta]

Rondo is not leaving anywhere, dude is staying in Lakers, he is not signing with Lakers now because when he gets to be a free agent he will get to resign with Lakers for a lot more money, that is allowed for Lakers CBA situation and also more money for Rondo is like a "thanks" from Lakers as well. Same thing is going on with AD as well and people are not really considering AD leaving at all, they all know and realize that AD will be basically resigning with Lakers easily. That is why it is quite important to realize Rondo is doing the same thing and there isn o news there.

Plus Mavs are really not in a position that they could sign Giannis, dude would have to leave a lot of money at the table if he leaves Bucks, he reeeeeealllly has to want a championship if he does this, it would be a total KD move.

[Botnake]

Plus Mavs are really not in a position that they could sign Giannis, dude would have to leave a lot of money at the table if he leaves Bucks, he reeeeeealllly has to want a championship if he does this,

That is Giannis would really want a championship, but most likely a player would choose a max salary than to achieve a championship, and though Giannis had already said that he will stay, still there's a little possibility that he will not re sign with his current team.

it would be a total KD move.

AD and Lebron I guess, Lebron was first actually.

[boyptc]

Does anybody have some thoughts if the current Lakers roster will undergo trades or on when LeBron might retire? What teams do you think would rise to the occasion to complete their line-ups?

Golden State Warriors is the team that everyone will look in for the next season.

Just as they say, they will "come back stronger". Actually, it could be any other team where these champs would probably be traded. No team is weak for me but only underrated.

I think most teams are going to be interested next season.

[Reid]

Does anybody have some thoughts if the current Lakers roster will undergo trades or on when LeBron might retire? What teams do you think would rise to the occasion to complete their line-ups?

Golden State Warriors is the team that everyone will look in for the next season.

Just as they say, they will "come back stronger". Actually, it could be any other team where these champs would probably be traded. No team is weak for me but only underrated.

I think most teams are going to be interested next season.

I hope.
That means more action in the West. 
Warriors news. Scrimmage.
https://warriorswire.usatoday.com/2020/10/17/watch-warriors-release-footage-from-offseason-minicamp-live-scrimmage-at-chase-center/
1st Quarter
First field goal coming from Kevon Looney with a three point shot.
A good sign for the Warriors? They are cooking something out there.

[TravelMug]

Does anybody have some thoughts if the current Lakers roster will undergo trades or on when LeBron might retire? What teams do you think would rise to the occasion to complete their line-ups?

Golden State Warriors is the team that everyone will look in for the next season.

Just as they say, they will "come back stronger". Actually, it could be any other team where these champs would probably be traded. No team is weak for me but only underrated.

I think most teams are going to be interested next season.

And it seems it did good to GSW, they got burned out with those championship, so it's a total reset and I'm sure they will come back strong next season, they still have the core and that is good enough.

So let's see what GSW is cooking, specially that the championships goes back to the West and now seeing Lakers and Lebron and AD as a new threat to West supremacy, (used to be Harden's Rockets), but the goal shifted already. And not just Lakers but there are a lot of strong West team now since their departure. So they will come back strong and reclaim their old glory.

[boyptc]

Does anybody have some thoughts if the current Lakers roster will undergo trades or on when LeBron might retire? What teams do you think would rise to the occasion to complete their line-ups?

Golden State Warriors is the team that everyone will look in for the next season.

Just as they say, they will "come back stronger". Actually, it could be any other team where these champs would probably be traded. No team is weak for me but only underrated.

I think most teams are going to be interested next season.

I hope.
That means more action in the West. 
Warriors news. Scrimmage.
https://warriorswire.usatoday.com/2020/10/17/watch-warriors-release-footage-from-offseason-minicamp-live-scrimmage-at-chase-center/
1st Quarter
First field goal coming from Kevon Looney with a three point shot.
A good sign for the Warriors? They are cooking something out there.

We will see.

But they are not the only team that we should wait and consider. There will be too many actions that awaits for us, the fans. It's where the most talks will go but when some updates comes from another team.

We'll go there and discuss, just after the finals, we're all excited.

[LogitechMouse]

Warriors news. Scrimmage.
https://warriorswire.usatoday.com/2020/10/17/watch-warriors-release-footage-from-offseason-minicamp-live-scrimmage-at-chase-center/
1st Quarter
First field goal coming from Kevon Looney with a three point shot.
A good sign for the Warriors? They are cooking something out there.

I've been a Warrior fan since they start their journey towards the Playoffs. When they are in the Finals for consecutive times, I've been a fan of the team.
Even though there are some injuries happened to them, KD leaving to the Warriors and other more I still be a Warrior fan.

Definitely they are suiting themselves for the upcoming season. For sure aside from the Lakers and the Nets, this is the team that you need to watch out for. Threes are raining again as long as the Splash Brothers are healthy . They will also get a good player from draft combine. Watch out for this team because they will come back stronger than ever .

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

I think that the best time wherein Houston could have stop GSW on it's track and probably this two will have a great rivalry in the West, however, the next season when CP3 was healthy, it was totally different Houston that we have seen, but that version of Houston could be the closest, on how CP3 was playing and James Harden game, lots of 'what if'.

It was really great, it tells us how valuable CP3 than Westbrook, they bring the game in game 7 and Rockets has a great chance of winning if CP3 was not injured that time, they tried twice actually before CP3 was traded fro Westbrook but still failed, I think we can understand that as GSW was really a super team, if Without Durant, Rockets chance was higher.

Good analysis, you guys.  
No questions, I'd also pick CP3 over Westbrook.
Not about the stats, but about how to make it a real team.
CP3 is not about making a point, it's about the play. That is also why I picked him as one of the greatest pointguards in NBA.
But putting 2 MVP's who likes making points will clash. It did happen.

I don't know what made Daryl decide to take WB rather than giving CP3 a chance. Harden maybe behind that decision too. (I am just assuming.)
CP3 asked him about that and he said no. I doubt he will say yes.  

Do you remember in one post game interview after the Houston was eliminated and Harden was asked some questions and he said, "we know what to do" and maybe he talk to Daryl then and the next thing we know, CP3 was out and there was a trade. And at the beginning, there has some argument that those two Harden and WB could co-exists. Well there are some who says that they will, but majority says otherwise. Then they experiment of going small, was effective no doubt, but it won't bring championships though.

[Ziskinberg]

I think that the best time wherein Houston could have stop GSW on it's track and probably this two will have a great rivalry in the West, however, the next season when CP3 was healthy, it was totally different Houston that we have seen, but that version of Houston could be the closest, on how CP3 was playing and James Harden game, lots of 'what if'.

It was really great, it tells us how valuable CP3 than Westbrook, they bring the game in game 7 and Rockets has a great chance of winning if CP3 was not injured that time, they tried twice actually before CP3 was traded fro Westbrook but still failed, I think we can understand that as GSW was really a super team, if Without Durant, Rockets chance was higher.

Good analysis, you guys.  
No questions, I'd also pick CP3 over Westbrook.
Not about the stats, but about how to make it a real team.
CP3 is not about making a point, it's about the play. That is also why I picked him as one of the greatest pointguards in NBA.
But putting 2 MVP's who likes making points will clash. It did happen.

I don't know what made Daryl decide to take WB rather than giving CP3 a chance. Harden maybe behind that decision too. (I am just assuming.)
CP3 asked him about that and he said no. I doubt he will say yes.  

Do you remember in one post game interview after the Houston was eliminated and Harden was asked some questions and he said, "we know what to do" and maybe he talk to Daryl then and the next thing we know, CP3 was out and there was a trade. And at the beginning, there has some argument that those two Harden and WB could co-exists. Well there are some who says that they will, but majority says otherwise. Then they experiment of going small, was effective no doubt, but it won't bring championships though.

Harden as the best player of the team has the power to influence the top management in making a decision, but he should not be trusted as his decision is wrong most of the time, and look at his prediction on the 2020 NBA playoffs, he thought WB and him could win a championship but he was wrong.

BIG WRONG!

https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/2019/11/13/james-harden-says-rockets-will-win-2020-nba-championship/

James Harden says Rockets will win 2020 NBA championship

[TGD]

I think that the best time wherein Houston could have stop GSW on it's track and probably this two will have a great rivalry in the West, however, the next season when CP3 was healthy, it was totally different Houston that we have seen, but that version of Houston could be the closest, on how CP3 was playing and James Harden game, lots of 'what if'.

It was really great, it tells us how valuable CP3 than Westbrook, they bring the game in game 7 and Rockets has a great chance of winning if CP3 was not injured that time, they tried twice actually before CP3 was traded fro Westbrook but still failed, I think we can understand that as GSW was really a super team, if Without Durant, Rockets chance was higher.

Good analysis, you guys.  
No questions, I'd also pick CP3 over Westbrook.
Not about the stats, but about how to make it a real team.
CP3 is not about making a point, it's about the play. That is also why I picked him as one of the greatest pointguards in NBA.
But putting 2 MVP's who likes making points will clash. It did happen.

I don't know what made Daryl decide to take WB rather than giving CP3 a chance. Harden maybe behind that decision too. (I am just assuming.)
CP3 asked him about that and he said no. I doubt he will say yes.  

Do you remember in one post game interview after the Houston was eliminated and Harden was asked some questions and he said, "we know what to do" and maybe he talk to Daryl then and the next thing we know, CP3 was out and there was a trade. And at the beginning, there has some argument that those two Harden and WB could co-exists. Well there are some who says that they will, but majority says otherwise. Then they experiment of going small, was effective no doubt, but it won't bring championships though.

Harden as the best player of the team has the power to influence the top management in making a decision, but he should not be trusted as his decision is wrong most of the time, and look at his prediction on the 2020 NBA playoffs, he thought WB and him could win a championship but he was wrong.

BIG WRONG!

https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/2019/11/13/james-harden-says-rockets-will-win-2020-nba-championship/

James Harden says Rockets will win 2020 NBA championship

He always predicting that Rockets will be the champion on the next year but he always choke during playoffs. Its not directly that he is choking but he can't carry his teammates since NBA nowadays allowed a powerhouse team. Nba should restrict an Allstar just like what LeBron james always just to get the championship. He always do it since Miami, Cleveland and now Lakers.

It's not fun to watch anymore Nba especially when 2 bottom teams are fighting to each other unlike before that there's always an Allstar player in every team.

[Ziskinberg]

He always predicting that Rockets will be the champion on the next year but he always choke during playoffs. Its not directly that he is choking but he can't carry his teammates since NBA nowadays allowed a powerhouse team.

He didn't choke, Lebron is more a chalker than Harden I believe, Lebron is just smart and knows how to find a good teammates.

Nba should restrict an Allstar just like what LeBron james always just to get the championship. He always do it since Miami, Cleveland and now Lakers.

He lead by example, some stars just follow.
The current line up of the Lakers who won a championship was full of all stars. They have Rondo, Davis, Howard, etc. (if there's more I forgot to mentioned)

It's not fun to watch anymore Nba especially when 2 bottom teams are fighting to each other unlike before that there's always an Allstar player in every team.

I guess they'll not do anything about that, NBA nowadays are soft and they allow this, players in the past has good reputation as an athlete as they are warriors at the same time, I love the physicality during the MJ era.

[arwin100]

I think that the best time wherein Houston could have stop GSW on it's track and probably this two will have a great rivalry in the West, however, the next season when CP3 was healthy, it was totally different Houston that we have seen, but that version of Houston could be the closest, on how CP3 was playing and James Harden game, lots of 'what if'.

It was really great, it tells us how valuable CP3 than Westbrook, they bring the game in game 7 and Rockets has a great chance of winning if CP3 was not injured that time, they tried twice actually before CP3 was traded fro Westbrook but still failed, I think we can understand that as GSW was really a super team, if Without Durant, Rockets chance was higher.

Good analysis, you guys.  
No questions, I'd also pick CP3 over Westbrook.
Not about the stats, but about how to make it a real team.
CP3 is not about making a point, it's about the play. That is also why I picked him as one of the greatest pointguards in NBA.
But putting 2 MVP's who likes making points will clash. It did happen.

I don't know what made Daryl decide to take WB rather than giving CP3 a chance. Harden maybe behind that decision too. (I am just assuming.)
CP3 asked him about that and he said no. I doubt he will say yes.  

Do you remember in one post game interview after the Houston was eliminated and Harden was asked some questions and he said, "we know what to do" and maybe he talk to Daryl then and the next thing we know, CP3 was out and there was a trade. And at the beginning, there has some argument that those two Harden and WB could co-exists. Well there are some who says that they will, but majority says otherwise. Then they experiment of going small, was effective no doubt, but it won't bring championships though.

Harden as the best player of the team has the power to influence the top management in making a decision, but he should not be trusted as his decision is wrong most of the time, and look at his prediction on the 2020 NBA playoffs, he thought WB and him could win a championship but he was wrong.

BIG WRONG!

https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/2019/11/13/james-harden-says-rockets-will-win-2020-nba-championship/

James Harden says Rockets will win 2020 NBA championship

He always predicting that Rockets will be the champion on the next year but he always choke during playoffs. Its not directly that he is choking but he can't carry his teammates since NBA nowadays allowed a powerhouse team. Nba should restrict an Allstar just like what LeBron james always just to get the championship. He always do it since Miami, Cleveland and now Lakers.

It's not fun to watch anymore Nba especially when 2 bottom teams are fighting to each other unlike before that there's always an Allstar player in every team.

He's just boosting up his team to gain confidence but in reality for sure they also don't know how they will do it they are really lacking with inside defender and also harden is a ball hog. Maybe if they will improve their line up and find some guys who can guard LeBron and Davis or the other strong stars maybe they will get a chances to take the champ next season.

But if they choose to play with their current line up I doubt they will step unto the finals.

[Reid]

Do you remember in one post game interview after the Houston was eliminated and Harden was asked some questions and he said, "we know what to do" and maybe he talk to Daryl then and the next thing we know, CP3 was out and there was a trade. And at the beginning, there has some argument that those two Harden and WB could co-exists. Well there are some who says that they will, but majority says otherwise. Then they experiment of going small, was effective no doubt, but it won't bring championships though.

The "we" word might have said it all. Right?  
He may lie to CP3 but he is not kidding a baby. That is one hell of a grown man who had been in different teams.
He knows who is lying or not. CP3 may have known it since the gossip came out.

Definitely they are suiting themselves for the upcoming season. For sure aside from the Lakers and the Nets, this is the team that you need to watch out for. Threes are raining again as long as the Splash Brothers are healthy . They will also get a good player from draft combine. Watch out for this team because they will come back stronger than ever .

A good team with a knowledgeable coach on how Phil Jackson rotate them.
I think this had been an easy job for Steve.
Specially, when Thompson and Curry comes back.

[sana54210]

When you are an MVP player, and you get one of your closest friends since you are a little kid to come play with you on the same team (once again) you are not going to say "we will probably be eliminated in the second round" you are definitely going to say that you are going to win the championship. Hell there are so many players in bad teams that said the same sort of stuff.

I do not remember who was it, tristian thompson maybe, when Lebron went to Lakers one of cavs players said "east still goes through us first", well he was sort of right, east went through them alright .

So, do not expect players to be humble, you have to have a mindset that you are the best ever in order to go out there and give your %100 otherwise if you play with "we are not good at all" you are going to not win neither.

[Fredomago]

When you are an MVP player, and you get one of your closest friends since you are a little kid to come play with you on the same team (once again) you are not going to say "we will probably be eliminated in the second round" you are definitely going to say that you are going to win the championship. Hell there are so many players in bad teams that said the same sort of stuff.

I do not remember who was it, tristian thompson maybe, when Lebron went to Lakers one of cavs players said "east still goes through us first", well he was sort of right, east went through them alright .

So, do not expect players to be humble, you have to have a mindset that you are the best ever in order to go out there and give your %100 otherwise if you play with "we are not good at all" you are going to not win neither.

First thing comes into players minds, I wouldn't be here if I don't have the kills and capabilities to play the game, each players have their own pride and even they knew to themselves that it will be very hard.

They will continue to stick with what they've believe, they are still contenders and they still have the capabilities to compete and survive.

Not a question but it's inside the players mindsets, they will try to prove something
even it's ready tough or already far from realizations.

[Reid]

When you are an MVP player, and you get one of your closest friends since you are a little kid to come play with you on the same team (once again) you are not going to say "we will probably be eliminated in the second round" you are definitely going to say that you are going to win the championship. Hell there are so many players in bad teams that said the same sort of stuff.

I do not remember who was it, tristian thompson maybe, when Lebron went to Lakers one of cavs players said "east still goes through us first", well he was sort of right, east went through them alright .

So, do not expect players to be humble, you have to have a mindset that you are the best ever in order to go out there and give your %100 otherwise if you play with "we are not good at all" you are going to not win neither.

Talking about ego, which means a lot to them especially when you are an American thinking you have the wildest salary of them all.
it happens. Shit happens. 
Lebron took them to a playoffs game  like almost every year and that could suffocate your head.
But without him, look at the Cavs.
Leadership is such a strong trait of a player.
It may look like Lebron is just ordering them but that's not it.
Goals, championships, and leadership is the main core of that dude.

Fuck! I am not even a fan.

[NotATether]

So how should GSW fix themselves after a bad 2020 season performance? Usually they make it to the Finals but I think them not getting in the Bubble this year had something to do with Curry's injury, he could've changed things around if he was playing.

The Warriors have some of the best players like Green, Curry and Thompson. They're all making big money from their contracts and that adds to the problem of Warriors not having enough money to invest in additional good players. So mediocre players end up playing alongside them, and the risk of not qualifying to the playoffs is compounded if their top players get injured. I feel that Warriors have been relying too much on three-pointers from the splash brothers and the team needs to explore other strategies to keep them afloat.

[harizen]

I feel that Warriors have been relying too much on three-pointers from the splash brothers and the team needs to explore other strategies to keep them afloat.

Take note that strategy is their solution to compete with the best during their hard and difficult time. They made that built from scratch so it's inappropriate to say that they relying too much on three-point shooting. Back then, the suggested advice to them is to focus on the outside area since they are being dominated in the paint by other teams. And look at the progress, it becomes successful and their 3 chips is a living proof to that.

It's no secret that their core players become affected by the injuries last season. Surely, they will bounce back. Can't believe with just a single season absence, people think GSW is now done.

The process of thinking strategies is continuous, even by any teams. It's just that the process isn't done overnight. Give them time.