2024 NBA Season

[Russlenat]

Guys, I'm a little bit out of what's going on in the NBA.

Does anyone know if Andre Drummond will actually go to the Lakers? And will LaMarcus Aldridge go to the Heat? What are the possibilities for this to happen?

I'm not sure about these, I don't really follow the most detailed information, I'm just waiting for a successful trade news and no news for these 2 giants yet.

If Drummond plays for the Lakers, can they be so competitive to beat the Nets?

They can, they will be better as they have a strong inside presence that is the problem of the Nets, but if Nets will land Drummond as what I have read before as part of the speculation, then I think Lakers will have a problem, or any time that will try to stay in the way of the Nets.

[dwyane36]

Howard will never go down without a fight because he still wants to prove himself on the court. He said that in an interview that when he was on Lakers, he really worked hard to like be able to play with high end players like AD and LeBron, seeing those two was like something sparked within Howard so he is still improving himself up to now even though his prime was years before. He wants to be a player who can provide great efficiency within the paint because some big mans are really dominant.

It looks like nobody appreciated his efforts in the Lakers. I remember he was even expecting to get a more profitable contract for several years after the end of the previous season, but, as we know, he got a 1-year contract with a minimum salary. Sure he wants to dominate on the court like before, but injuries greatly affected his game, and as a result, this season is the worst of his career.

[TravelMug]

Guys, I'm a little bit out of what's going on in the NBA.

Does anyone know if Andre Drummond will actually go to the Lakers? And will LaMarcus Aldridge go to the Heat? What are the possibilities for this to happen?

If Drummond plays for the Lakers, can they be so competitive to beat the Nets?

Drummond was just bought out by the Cavs and is now a free agent. He could sign with the Lakers anytime now, and I expect we’ll hear something in the next few days if not later today. The likely landing place is with the Lakers, but there are other suitors involved, including the Nets.

Yes, most likely Lakers and Nets are going to be Drummond next team. It was said that he has a meeting with the Lakers management, but we don't know anything about it for now. So still a guessing game whether he will be a Lakers or not.

He will be definitely a good addition to the slumping Lakers, Harrell can't be a true center. Just like their game against the Philly's Howard block his shot.

[akirasendo17]

Guys, I'm a little bit out of what's going on in the NBA.

Does anyone know if Andre Drummond will actually go to the Lakers? And will LaMarcus Aldridge go to the Heat? What are the possibilities for this to happen?

If Drummond plays for the Lakers, can they be so competitive to beat the Nets?

Drummond was just bought out by the Cavs and is now a free agent. He could sign with the Lakers anytime now, and I expect we’ll hear something in the next few days if not later today. The likely landing place is with the Lakers, but there are other suitors involved, including the Nets.

Yes, most likely Lakers and Nets are going to be Drummond next team. It was said that he has a meeting with the Lakers management, but we don't know anything about it for now. So still a guessing game whether he will be a Lakers or not.

He will be definitely a good addition to the slumping Lakers, Harrell can't be a true center. Just like their game against the Philly's Howard block his shot.

if what will happen is Drumond will sign with the nets, there will be no balance in the NBA, and for me, it will be a boring Finals for the east and the finals between east and west because we already know the result, they are just now chasing championship before retiring, and I don't like that they just want an easy one, that will not be amazing .

[gagux123]

Hmm, this is very interesting!
If Drummond goes to the Lakers or Nets, I'm sure he will make a big difference!

If Drummond goes to the Lakers he will make a good pair with Davis - PF Davis, C Drummond
But, if Drummond goes to the Nets, practically that team can be "" unbeatable ""

[OgNasty]

Guys, I'm a little bit out of what's going on in the NBA.

Does anyone know if Andre Drummond will actually go to the Lakers? And will LaMarcus Aldridge go to the Heat? What are the possibilities for this to happen?

If Drummond plays for the Lakers, can they be so competitive to beat the Nets?

Drummond was just bought out by the Cavs and is now a free agent. He could sign with the Lakers anytime now, and I expect we’ll hear something in the next few days if not later today. The likely landing place is with the Lakers, but there are other suitors involved, including the Nets.

Yes, most likely Lakers and Nets are going to be Drummond next team. It was said that he has a meeting with the Lakers management, but we don't know anything about it for now. So still a guessing game whether he will be a Lakers or not.

He will be definitely a good addition to the slumping Lakers, Harrell can't be a true center. Just like their game against the Philly's Howard block his shot.

Harrell was a terrible signing in my opinion. Howard manhandling him the other day proved it.

Drummond was in LA yesterday. They say he has meetings with the Clippers and Lakers while he’s there. They’re also saying he is no longer interested in signing with the Nets.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Guys, I'm a little bit out of what's going on in the NBA.

Does anyone know if Andre Drummond will actually go to the Lakers? And will LaMarcus Aldridge go to the Heat? What are the possibilities for this to happen?

If Drummond plays for the Lakers, can they be so competitive to beat the Nets?

Drummond was just bought out by the Cavs and is now a free agent. He could sign with the Lakers anytime now, and I expect we’ll hear something in the next few days if not later today. The likely landing place is with the Lakers, but there are other suitors involved, including the Nets.

Yes, most likely Lakers and Nets are going to be Drummond next team. It was said that he has a meeting with the Lakers management, but we don't know anything about it for now. So still a guessing game whether he will be a Lakers or not.

He will be definitely a good addition to the slumping Lakers, Harrell can't be a true center. Just like their game against the Philly's Howard block his shot.

Harrell was a terrible signing in my opinion. Howard manhandling him the other day proved it.

Drummond was in LA yesterday. They say he has meetings with the Clippers and Lakers while he’s there. They’re also saying he is no longer interested in signing with the Nets.

I think he was not really meant to be a center as we all know that he was really undersized for that position, and with that I will say that it was not a terrible signing for the Lakers. What the worst signing for them is Gasol, true center, decent rebounds and outside shot, but he under performed now gets injured. If there will be one for the Lakers or in the league today, Gasol will be the worst acquisition of the year.

[Reid]

Harrell was a terrible signing in my opinion. Howard manhandling him the other day proved it.

Drummond was in LA yesterday. They say he has meetings with the Clippers and Lakers while he’s there. They’re also saying he is no longer interested in signing with the Nets.

Yeah, right.
I'd rather pick Howard than Harrell.
It's just because of the 6th man award. If it's a big body and a high flyer needed below the rim, it's still Howard who dominates that field.
Obviously, he had changed his game and we witnessed that during the game against the Nuggets.
I am a Nuggets fan but damn, he did well at that time bullying Jokic and it worked.

Drummond is a free agent now. He can pick what team he wants to join but I think Lakers is not one of them anymore.
The Lebron injury could be the one reason.

[danherbias07]

With Rondo traded with the Clippers, what do you think will be the Clippers chances this season?

is it a good decision to trade Willams for Rondo?

Williams is a good 6th man, he can generate points for the team if needed but Rondo is more on managing the play.
Which one is more useful for the team?

If he could bring the same performance as what he did during the Lakers playoffs last year then there is no doubt he is a good addition.
The thing is, he was never given a good amount of minutes ever since he became a back up pointguard.
Maybe now he could contribute more if given the chances by Tyronn Lue to use him more.
Besides, they really lack a playmaker and Rondo will be a good choice.

Lou was helpful bench offense but I think Clippers are aiming for a different purpose.

[Yaunfitda]

Harrell was a terrible signing in my opinion. Howard manhandling him the other day proved it.

Drummond was in LA yesterday. They say he has meetings with the Clippers and Lakers while he’s there. They’re also saying he is no longer interested in signing with the Nets.

Yeah, right.
I'd rather pick Howard than Harrell.
It's just because of the 6th man award. If it's a big body and a high flyer needed below the rim, it's still Howard who dominates that field.
Obviously, he had changed his game and we witnessed that during the game against the Nuggets.
I am a Nuggets fan but damn, he did well at that time bullying Jokic and it worked.

Drummond is a free agent now. He can pick what team he wants to join but I think Lakers is not one of them anymore.
The Lebron injury could be the one reason.

Not just bullying Jokic, but he really took out Jokic during their playoff match by playing mind games with him. And it throw Jokic's games completely that's why they're able to move past them very easy. Howard really becoming a veteran and showing his experience not just by playing, but talking thrash. Harrell on the otherhand, simply trying to clean up everything under the ring, but with 7'0 footers really playing old school like Howard or Gobert in the West, will be hard for Harrell to match up with them.

[Jating]

Guys, I'm a little bit out of what's going on in the NBA.

Does anyone know if Andre Drummond will actually go to the Lakers? And will LaMarcus Aldridge go to the Heat? What are the possibilities for this to happen?

If Drummond plays for the Lakers, can they be so competitive to beat the Nets?

We still don't know which team will Andre choose. Lakers should be the front runner, however, we don't know if that is finalised or not, same case with LaMarcus Aldridge.

Another win by the Nets though, James Harden again, pouring 40++ points against Detroit. A lot of emotions specially Blake Griffin playing against his former team. He did have 17 points. Not enough time for Detroit to at least force the game into OT.

[Maslate]

Another win by the Nets though, James Harden again, pouring 40++ points against Detroit. A lot of emotions specially Blake Griffin playing against his former team. He did have 17 points. Not enough time for Detroit to at least force the game into OT.

A huge improvement by Griffin from his previous game which he only scored 2 points.
I hope this will continue, Griffin contributing at least 15 points per game, with some rebounds as well, I think hat would be big enough as a contribution.

[danherbias07]

Another win by the Nets though, James Harden again, pouring 40++ points against Detroit. A lot of emotions specially Blake Griffin playing against his former team. He did have 17 points. Not enough time for Detroit to at least force the game into OT.

A huge improvement by Griffin from his previous game which he only scored 2 points.
I hope this will continue, Griffin contributing at least 15 points per game, with some rebounds as well, I think hat would be big enough as a contribution.

So they did won the game.
I was in doubt yesterday to bet for them because of the news that Harden is questionable to play.
The ML was also against them so it was good enough to bet for them without handicaps.

Griffin already forgot that he was a former Pistons?
That's nice after clapping for them when they scored last time the Nets met them.  

[Dave1]

Another win by the Nets though, James Harden again, pouring 40++ points against Detroit. A lot of emotions specially Blake Griffin playing against his former team. He did have 17 points. Not enough time for Detroit to at least force the game into OT.

A huge improvement by Griffin from his previous game which he only scored 2 points.
I hope this will continue, Griffin contributing at least 15 points per game, with some rebounds as well, I think hat would be big enough as a contribution.

Yeah, he is slowly getting into his rhythm with Nets, coach Nash is doing good at phasing Blake at this point in his career. I will not be surprised to see him getting good numbers in the playoffs if his body is also improving. 15 points per game will be a big help. He is also playing good defense, then taking a rebound. Good acquisition, and hopefully he can get his first ring too.

[btc_angela]

Another win by the Nets though, James Harden again, pouring 40++ points against Detroit. A lot of emotions specially Blake Griffin playing against his former team. He did have 17 points. Not enough time for Detroit to at least force the game into OT.

A huge improvement by Griffin from his previous game which he only scored 2 points.
I hope this will continue, Griffin contributing at least 15 points per game, with some rebounds as well, I think hat would be big enough as a contribution.

So they did won the game.
I was in doubt yesterday to bet for them because of the news that Harden is questionable to play.
The ML was also against them so it was good enough to bet for them without handicaps.

Yes, but it's a tough one, Detroit keeps coming back, they even had a chance to tie the game.

Griffin already forgot that he was a former Pistons?
That's nice after clapping for them when they scored last time the Nets met them.  

I think it's more of a sarcastic gesture on his part though. But this time, he is more serious, even looking at Detroit bench when he score. I think he took it personally though, that's why he score 15 points here. But after the game, he remain civil, talking to some Detroit players and I don't see any animosity from him.

[Russlenat]

Another win by the Nets though, James Harden again, pouring 40++ points against Detroit. A lot of emotions specially Blake Griffin playing against his former team. He did have 17 points. Not enough time for Detroit to at least force the game into OT.

A huge improvement by Griffin from his previous game which he only scored 2 points.
I hope this will continue, Griffin contributing at least 15 points per game, with some rebounds as well, I think hat would be big enough as a contribution.

Yeah, he is slowly getting into his rhythm with Nets, coach Nash is doing good at phasing Blake at this point in his career. I will not be surprised to see him getting good numbers in the playoffs if his body is also improving. 15 points per game will be a big help. He is also playing good defense, then taking a rebound. Good acquisition, and hopefully he can get his first ring too.

Nice game by Blake Griffin, I was not able to see the game and have not watch the highlights of the game yet.

Had he made another dunk shot in this game?

Blake if he will stay healthy would be a big help for the Nets, he has not become a champion but he has a lot of playoffs experience way back when he was till playing with the Clippers, probably his best team so far, but maybe Nets will be his best team if he will win a championship here.

[blockman]

Another win by the Nets though, James Harden again, pouring 40++ points against Detroit. A lot of emotions specially Blake Griffin playing against his former team. He did have 17 points. Not enough time for Detroit to at least force the game into OT.

A huge improvement by Griffin from his previous game which he only scored 2 points.
I hope this will continue, Griffin contributing at least 15 points per game, with some rebounds as well, I think hat would be big enough as a contribution.

Nice game for them but they should really need to improve on how to take care of their lead. Because that's also what happened to them last time when they're in good lead but still able to be coped up by their opponent.

Had he made another dunk shot in this game?

I've seen him got some alley-oop. In other news, Lebron might out for many weeks. (https://www.slamonline.com/nba/lebron-james-out-multiple-weeks-with-high-ankle-sprain/)

[ILuckyGuyI]

Another win by the Nets though, James Harden again, pouring 40++ points against Detroit. A lot of emotions specially Blake Griffin playing against his former team. He did have 17 points. Not enough time for Detroit to at least force the game into OT.

Things are better for Nets while having Harden in the game.    It was a tough game anyway but Harden's performance was incredibly well. A performance consists of 44 PTS, 14 REB, 8 AST. I can't wait to see KD-Irving-Harden trio all playing at the same time. They will be deadly for all of the teams surely.

[fullhdpixel]

Harrell was a terrible signing in my opinion. Howard manhandling him the other day proved it.

Drummond was in LA yesterday. They say he has meetings with the Clippers and Lakers while he’s there. They’re also saying he is no longer interested in signing with the Nets.

Yeah, right.
I'd rather pick Howard than Harrell.
It's just because of the 6th man award. If it's a big body and a high flyer needed below the rim, it's still Howard who dominates that field.
Obviously, he had changed his game and we witnessed that during the game against the Nuggets.
I am a Nuggets fan but damn, he did well at that time bullying Jokic and it worked.

Drummond is a free agent now. He can pick what team he wants to join but I think Lakers is not one of them anymore.
The Lebron injury could be the one reason.

I think Drummond could go to Celtics as well, they direly need some help at the big level, and Lakers already have few bigs so I do not think that it would make sense. I am not saying it will not happen, all I am saying that if it happens that would make no sense to me at all.

They have AD who is a true Center in today's game if you ask me, anytime the other big is not a huge player he ends up playing at Center every minute, and they have Harrel and they have Marc Gasol, now you may think Andre could replace Gasol or not, but I just do not see why would they do that, let the team be what it is and they could end up winning a ring like this, adding Drummond instead of Gasol would not change it "that" much, would still be a bit better but wouldn't be a major change. However Celtics who are trying to get him could really use him, they need a good rebounder for sure.

[boyptc]

Things are better for Nets while having Harden in the game.    It was a tough game anyway but Harden's performance was incredibly well. A performance consists of 44 PTS, 14 REB, 8 AST. I can't wait to see KD-Irving-Harden trio all playing at the same time. They will be deadly for all of the teams surely.

He's always like that and any team he goes, he's always giving his best shot and performance to provide and contribute to the team.

Griffin also did well. I'm waiting for the tandem of 4 combined in just one game. When we're going to see that happen?