2025 NBA Season

[TravelMug]

Man I was wrong looks like Simmons is holding pat.  Sixers said they got terrible trade offers for him.  If I were the sixers I'd let him not show up.  Fine him $220,000 every game he doesn't show up for.  Pretty punk move on his part.  I'd find out where he least wants to go and take whatever that team has to offer for him after midway through the year.  Good luck to the kid coming back to Philly for a game, will need his own security lol.

Maybe a $220k fine is normal for every missed day during training camp. However, I think that fine for every missed game in the regular season should be much higher, especially since Simmons isn't going to return to the 76ers next season. So this situation might be a stalemate for both sides.

I think the fine is for every missed game, don't know about training camp days, probably a smaller fine.  Watching this one out.  Knowing his stance no te is going to offer Philly much he definately screwed Philly over.  Kid better hope he goes put west he isn't going to like having to come to Philly to play lol.  Them fans are bananas lol.

But still that is still a huge fine per game missed. These players are being paid in multi millions, but if he decided to sit the entire season, that will be huge amount of money. Stalemate so far, but I think Philly still has the last say in everything obviously. But Ben career will not be the same, as the stigma are going to stick with him. Actually, it's already is, as no team are willing to get him as this point. Sacramento? Charlotte? at what expense for this team?

[Reid]

Ben Simmons now officially not reporting to training camp. Seems Vegas is betting he’ll be on the Minnesota Timberwolves before the season starts. I’m still thinking Sacramento but we’ll see.

Hate is real. This is not what I expected from professional players.
Whoever his agent is, he should pursue making Ben attend the training camp to avoid losing money.
Fans are doubting it is just a management issue, this kind of activity is starting to look like a locker room issue also.

I was surprised to hear JJ Redick retired officially today also. One of the better shooters in NBA history. He’ll be missed.

Playoff lucky charm out.  13 playoffs appearance streak. One of the longest in the NBA tied with Lebron James. Wow.
Sure, he will be missed. Also, one of the top sharpshooters even with a running shot.

[gagux123]

^^ First of all, if you sign a free agent you always make think that you got a good deal for free. Especially when the player is young and you can build him up for the future, but sometimes it's not that easy. Considering IT's age, it's highly unlikely that people will so much interest in him. Even if he is a free agent. Well sure you can buy him for free but I highly doubt that he will be given anything more than a filling role in almost any team. But as a coach, he might prosper. A lot of players who were not so good in their Glory days have shown real promise as a coach. But as a player, I think his time has come.

Yes, you are right and I agree with that. Let's see how the things will behave in the future, there are great chances that the possible return of IT will not be so impactful if he were younger.

Regarding the injuries of NBA players, we can see this statistically, it is extremely rare for a player who has been seriously injured at an advanced age (around 32, 34 years onwards) and who went back to playing the way it used to be.

Honestly I don't know any players, I think maybe Durant could fit in, even though he's not in his prime before.

[Pamadar]

Sixers have done everything in their power to trade Ben, however, it seems that teams are not willing to get Simmons. I agree that Sacramento might be a good team to land Simmons, however, we can't find any news that will validate our speculations.

Still no confirmation if he will go to play with Sacramento, if there's deal that being cooked away from the noise of social media but with how he deals with his issue playing for Sixers, not attending the training camp is a hell for him. The fine that he will need to pay would hurt him in the long run. If there's nothing happened with his demand trade, he doesn't have any other option but to sit and wait for any deal to happen.

Good riddance for JJ Redick, one hell of a career, he can still play ball but I guess everyone has a priority and for him that is his family.

Maybe, same with how Gasol sees this pandemic, Reddick chooses to stay with his family and enjoy life. Nothing to prove, as he already shown everything he got. He will be remembered as one of those long range deadly shooters for sure.

[danherbias07]

With a complete cast, Warriors always have that chance, plus the fact that fans will always love them. Surely it will be an interesting upcoming season.

Just to add, it's the scary plays of Steve Kerr and the way he rotates his players. Credits to his former coach Phil Jackson, he did inherit most of his strategies from watching all of it in the bench.

It's really a shame that Reddick is retiring.

However, hopefully he will be able to invest some of that newfound time into his podcast which is definitely blowing up right now.

Right, I once tuned in his podcast and I was shocked when I heard his voice. It was deep and a good fit for a news anchor, radio DJ, or even as an ESPN sports commentator. Why don't they just hire them for that position and kick all those trying hard stammering guys. 

[Kelvinid]

With a complete cast, Warriors always have that chance, plus the fact that fans will always love them. Surely it will be an interesting upcoming season.

Just to add, it's the scary plays of Steve Kerr and the way he rotates his players. Credits to his former coach Phil Jackson, he did inherit most of his strategies from watching all of it in the bench.

GSW is a scary team whenever they are healthy, we might see them pull out some big surprises next season, but let's hope Thompson will survive and will not be injured again, we badly need the splash brothers to play together and bring the GSW into a high success.

[Yaunfitda]

With a complete cast, Warriors always have that chance, plus the fact that fans will always love them. Surely it will be an interesting upcoming season.

Just to add, it's the scary plays of Steve Kerr and the way he rotates his players. Credits to his former coach Phil Jackson, he did inherit most of his strategies from watching all of it in the bench.

GSW is a scary team whenever they are healthy, we might see them pull out some big surprises next season, but let's hope Thompson will survive and will not be injured again, we badly need the splash brothers to play together and bring the GSW into a high success.

As far as I know Thompson will not start to play until January, so we might have to wait to see the splash brothers in action. I think Steph can still carry the team without Thompson and then wait till he gets back. They are still a legitimate them, last season was Curry's best in my opinion and he is hitting his prime years. So they are really scary and could be the dark horse in the powerful Western Conference.

[wheelz1200]

With a complete cast, Warriors always have that chance, plus the fact that fans will always love them. Surely it will be an interesting upcoming season.

Just to add, it's the scary plays of Steve Kerr and the way he rotates his players. Credits to his former coach Phil Jackson, he did inherit most of his strategies from watching all of it in the bench.

GSW is a scary team whenever they are healthy, we might see them pull out some big surprises next season, but let's hope Thompson will survive and will not be injured again, we badly need the splash brothers to play together and bring the GSW into a high success.

As far as I know Thompson will not start to play until January, so we might have to wait to see the splash brothers in action. I think Steph can still carry the team without Thompson and then wait till he gets back. They are still a legitimate them, last season was Curry's best in my opinion and he is hitting his prime years. So they are really scary and could be the dark horse in the powerful Western Conference.

Yeah anytime steph is on the court there is a chance for a win.  Wonder how klay will do this year.  Shame because the kid was really looking like one of the best shooters in the game.  2 rough injuries to shake off, be surprised if he ever gets back to where he was.  I imagine when he comes back he will be a spot shooter.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

With a complete cast, Warriors always have that chance, plus the fact that fans will always love them. Surely it will be an interesting upcoming season.

Just to add, it's the scary plays of Steve Kerr and the way he rotates his players. Credits to his former coach Phil Jackson, he did inherit most of his strategies from watching all of it in the bench.

GSW is a scary team whenever they are healthy, we might see them pull out some big surprises next season, but let's hope Thompson will survive and will not be injured again, we badly need the splash brothers to play together and bring the GSW into a high success.

As far as I know Thompson will not start to play until January, so we might have to wait to see the splash brothers in action. I think Steph can still carry the team without Thompson and then wait till he gets back. They are still a legitimate them, last season was Curry's best in my opinion and he is hitting his prime years. So they are really scary and could be the dark horse in the powerful Western Conference.

Yeah anytime steph is on the court there is a chance for a win.  Wonder how klay will do this year.  Shame because the kid was really looking like one of the best shooters in the game.  2 rough injuries to shake off, be surprised if he ever gets back to where he was.  I imagine when he comes back he will be a spot shooter.

We can only hope that Klay will be back as if nothing happens, just like what we witnessed with Durant last season. So still a make or break for Thompson, if he is completely heal then we might see him spot shooting and playing good defense as well. GSW is silently building a championship team, no hype around them because the Lakers are taking all the noise in the WCF.

[Jating]

This is the latest regarding Klay Thompson rehab:



https://twitter.com/warriors/status/1440085974369767427?s=20

So he is still on the calendar to play on the upcoming season. One of the most anticipated comeback I guess as he was out for 2 years already. And so far the news is all positive regarding his recovery. Of course, the real test will be his comeback game, so we can see if he can bounce back again and go back to his usual outside shooting.

[Turbolinea]

My favourite team in the new season is going to be Brooklyn Nets again. They would have become the champions in the last season also but they struggled with injuries a lot. I hope to see them more powerful in this season and they should be able to qualify for the finals nicely.

[LogitechMouse]

With a complete cast, Warriors always have that chance, plus the fact that fans will always love them. Surely it will be an interesting upcoming season.

Just to add, it's the scary plays of Steve Kerr and the way he rotates his players. Credits to his former coach Phil Jackson, he did inherit most of his strategies from watching all of it in the bench.

GSW is a scary team whenever they are healthy, we might see them pull out some big surprises next season, but let's hope Thompson will survive and will not be injured again, we badly need the splash brothers to play together and bring the GSW into a high success.

Curry and Green has nothing to prove anymore or maybe there is. To win another championship like what they are doing years ago.
On the other hand, Klay has so much to prove. He didn't play for 2 seasons and many are saying that he isn't the Klay that we use to see to play anymore. Many are doubting him right now because of him didn't play in the last 2 seasons. Many are saying that having another injury again will end his career.

As for me, the Warriors team is still a dangerous team. Its like that we aren't seeing them that noisy right now because of other teams like the Lakers or Bucks or the Nets but they still have it. They won a championship years ago and they might do it again. With Splash Brothers + Green healthy all throughout the season, they can be a championship contender. I just hope that injuries will not spoil their run this season.

[Ziskinberg]

With a complete cast, Warriors always have that chance, plus the fact that fans will always love them. Surely it will be an interesting upcoming season.

Just to add, it's the scary plays of Steve Kerr and the way he rotates his players. Credits to his former coach Phil Jackson, he did inherit most of his strategies from watching all of it in the bench.

GSW is a scary team whenever they are healthy, we might see them pull out some big surprises next season, but let's hope Thompson will survive and will not be injured again, we badly need the splash brothers to play together and bring the GSW into a high success.

Curry and Green has nothing to prove anymore or maybe there is. To win another championship like what they are doing years ago.
On the other hand, Klay has so much to prove. He didn't play for 2 seasons and many are saying that he isn't the Klay that we use to see to play anymore. Many are doubting him right now because of him didn't play in the last 2 seasons. Many are saying that having another injury again will end his career.

As for me, the Warriors team is still a dangerous team. Its like that we aren't seeing them that noisy right now because of other teams like the Lakers or Bucks or the Nets but they still have it. They won a championship years ago and they might do it again. With Splash Brothers + Green healthy all throughout the season, they can be a championship contender. I just hope that injuries will not spoil their run this season.

It's normal for people to doubt Thompson because he got injured seriously, and not being able to play for 2 seasons that's another thing. However, let's not judge him yet, despite let's support him to bring back his confidence and be still the sharpshooter that he used to be.

Maybe he can't get the stats he had prior to his injury, but for sure with his presence, he will be a big contributor to the team.

[danherbias07]

It's normal for people to doubt Thompson because he got injured seriously, and not being able to play for 2 seasons that's another thing. However, let's not judge him yet, despite let's support him to bring back his confidence and be still the sharpshooter that he used to be.

Maybe he can't get the stats he had prior to his injury, but for sure with his presence, he will be a big contributor to the team.

Correct. Kevin Durant also rested for over a year and look at him now and in Olympics. It's just mental problem that stops a player after an injury but I don't think Klay will have any of that issue. He was ready to play last year but was injured again just before the season starts, that hurts.
They may doubt now but there is no facts behind it, it's all just rumors because we haven't really seen him play for 2 years so who knows if he will come back better than his previous seasons. Records after records will be broken again.   January may be the latest that we could see him.

[CryptoBuds]

Curry and Green has nothing to prove anymore or maybe there is. To win another championship like what they are doing years ago.
On the other hand, Klay has so much to prove. He didn't play for 2 seasons and many are saying that he isn't the Klay that we use to see to play anymore. Many are doubting him right now because of him didn't play in the last 2 seasons. Many are saying that having another injury again will end his career.
As for me, the Warriors team is still a dangerous team. Its like that we aren't seeing them that noisy right now because of other teams like the Lakers or Bucks or the Nets but they still have it. They won a championship years ago and they might do it again. With Splash Brothers + Green healthy all throughout the season, they can be a championship contender. I just hope that injuries will not spoil their run this season.

It's normal for people to doubt Thompson because he got injured seriously, and not being able to play for 2 seasons that's another thing. However, let's not judge him yet, despite let's support him to bring back his confidence and be still the sharpshooter that he used to be.
Maybe he can't get the stats he had prior to his injury, but for sure with his presence, he will be a big contributor to the team.

^ I have been a Klay admirer for years. I feel that he is still one of the best if not the best 3 point scorer in the league. His precision is so good. Yes, I get that he has not played for 2 seasons but once he gets going, we might be able to see the real peak of Klay Thompson. And for Curry and Green, I don't think they have anything to prove right now, they have been showing everyone what they are capable of doing over years after years. But winning another championship will always be a good bet. While they have Curry at their disposal, they can do wonders. Last season he scored about 32 points a game and his 3 point scoring percentage was 42 which is quite good.

[Yogee]

My favourite team in the new season is going to be Brooklyn Nets again. They would have become the champions in the last season also but they struggled with injuries a lot. I hope to see them more powerful in this season and they should be able to qualify for the finals nicely.

I'm currently favoring the Bucks over the Nets to represent the East. It seems drama is going to ensue once the season starts between Kyrie and other players. We know it's already ongoing between Kyrie and management. The Bucks has been pretty silent and focused on defending the title.

[Swordsoffreedom]

This is the latest regarding Klay Thompson rehab:



https://twitter.com/warriors/status/1440085974369767427?s=20

So he is still on the calendar to play on the upcoming season. One of the most anticipated comeback I guess as he was out for 2 years already. And so far the news is all positive regarding his recovery. Of course, the real test will be his comeback game, so we can see if he can bounce back again and go back to his usual outside shooting.

Since 2011, Klay Thompson has scored 40% or more 3 pointers every single season. I repeat, every single season. He is one of my favourite players and I think he has to be one of the best 3 point scorers in the league no cap. Although he has not been able to play for 2 years, which is quite a long period to be out of the court, I heavily feel like he will be back with a bang. We should be hoping for another Curry-Thompson 3 pointer show. I wish that he comes back to the court as early as possible and hope he does good. Let’s all pray so that we can see the Klay we all have seen over the years.

[Pamadar]

It's normal for people to doubt Thompson because he got injured seriously, and not being able to play for 2 seasons that's another thing. However, let's not judge him yet, despite let's support him to bring back his confidence and be still the sharpshooter that he used to be.

Maybe he can't get the stats he had prior to his injury, but for sure with his presence, he will be a big contributor to the team.

Correct. Kevin Durant also rested for over a year and look at him now and in Olympics. It's just mental problem that stops a player after an injury but I don't think Klay will have any of that issue. He was ready to play last year but was injured again just before the season starts, that hurts.
They may doubt now but there is no facts behind it, it's all just rumors because we haven't really seen him play for 2 years so who knows if he will come back better than his previous seasons. Records after records will be broken again.   January may be the latest that we could see him.

With the technology now? I believe that with the right rehab Klay may able to perform the way he wanted to be,

Maybe not the same two-way player as he needs to have an extra care with his health but his shooting touch, I doubt it will change.

We can look at how KD and PG comeback after their major injuries, Klay still young and still capable of recovering,
Let's hope for the best and pray that there's no such kind of injury to happen this season.

[laurenB7742]

It's normal for people to doubt Thompson because he got injured seriously, and not being able to play for 2 seasons that's another thing. However, let's not judge him yet, despite let's support him to bring back his confidence and be still the sharpshooter that he used to be.

Maybe he can't get the stats he had prior to his injury, but for sure with his presence, he will be a big contributor to the team.

Correct. Kevin Durant also rested for over a year and look at him now and in Olympics. It's just mental problem that stops a player after an injury but I don't think Klay will have any of that issue. He was ready to play last year but was injured again just before the season starts, that hurts.
They may doubt now but there is no facts behind it, it's all just rumors because we haven't really seen him play for 2 years so who knows if he will come back better than his previous seasons. Records after records will be broken again.   January may be the latest that we could see him.

With the technology now? I believe that with the right rehab Klay may able to perform the way he wanted to be,
Maybe not the same two-way player as he needs to have an extra care with his health but his shooting touch, I doubt it will change.
We can look at how KD and PG comeback after their major injuries, Klay still young and still capable of recovering,
Let's hope for the best and pray that there's no such kind of injury to happen this season.

Injuries can cause massive damage to a player's career. I have seen a lot of good players fade away just because of them being injury-prone. As Thompson might not be able to play for two seasons, it will surely hurt him as a player and also hurt his team. And him being injured I will also make the team take some hard decisions, but I don't wanna jump to any conclusions yet. Let's see what the future has in store for us or rather for him.

[OgNasty]

I saw a rumor today that the Lakers are going to be giving Monta Ellis a workout for the team. I’m not sure how old he is these days, but Monta was a killer back with the Warriors in Steph’s early days. If he can still play and is motivated to go for a championship, that could be a great pickup. Hopefully he’s still got some in the tank.