2024 NBA Season

[Distinctin]

I agree that the referee will have to look closer, if the shooter is going on the defender's body and the defender is going vertical or shall I say straight after the shooter, then it should be a foul on the shooter.
Curry is know to abuse this before, so we will see if referee are going or a "no call", or worst offensive foul on him.

But the one earlier is a clean mistake from Curry's defender. He's really good at attracting the contact,
for sure, Steve Kerr knows the new rule, but he is not convinced that this one is part of it. He smiles while talking to the ref.
But I agree with this new rule as players is no longer can initiate contacts,
Young and Harden are really good at doing this one to get the refs attention,
if the refs will call offensive foul, we will see more adjustment in the players side,
they won't take the risk of doing this old trick.

I think, I kind of like this new rule implemented. Though we might need some more time to judge it perfectly, but from a naked eye, it seems kind of fair to me. Players like Lebron and Harden are good at abusing this technique but I think if this rule is strictly followed, we might see a shift of attackers trying other kinds of playstyle. Maybe just let some games fly by and then we can come to a conclusion about this rule being fair or not.

The NBA organization does review the feedback of the people as well, and it's always good to see this kind of change that is beneficial for the PBA in overall. Some players master this strategy, they should change it to a new one in order to comply, otherwise, they'll not be effective this coming season.

Anyways, have you guys been following the preseason already?

There are plenty of games played already and it's time to see our favorite players again although some would just play a very small minutes.

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[blockman]

Guys, you'll all feel that you're growing old and another player has retired, it's Pau Gasol. 
(https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32343088/veteran-pau-gasol-announces-retirement-basketball)
Another legend that has to take his retirement.

[danherbias07]

Guys, you'll all feel that you're growing old and another player has retired, it's Pau Gasol. 
(https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32343088/veteran-pau-gasol-announces-retirement-basketball)
Another legend that has to take his retirement.

Gasol brothers out. Well, it had been a big pleasure watching them dominate inside the paint. Marc's Grizzlies years and Pau's Lakers years, a two time NBA champion partnered with the legend Kobe Bryant. Yes, I am old.  They won't be back, that's for sure but they won't be forgotten.

The Nets are reportedly losing hope that Irving will get the vaccine before the start of the season

"No further update," Nets coach Steve Nash told reporters after practice on Tuesday. "We support him. We are here for him. Things change. When there's a resolution, we're here for him.

He missed their first practice. Nets players are feeling the impact of not getting the vaccine and I think this should be a lesson for all the players that are still refusing to receive it.

[ILuckyGuyI]

The new season is going to be starting exactly two weeks later. And the first games are just perfectly good. It looks like there is no sleeping for me that night.    First, Milwaukee Bucks are going to play a home game against Brooklyn Nets. Right after that, Los Angeles Lakers have a home game against Golden State Warriors. It is still very early to make predictions about these games of course as the pre-season games are continuing. Unless all of these teams have their biggest players injured, my favourites will be Nets and Lakers.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Guys, you'll all feel that you're growing old and another player has retired, it's Pau Gasol. 
(https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32343088/veteran-pau-gasol-announces-retirement-basketball)
Another legend that has to take his retirement.

Gasol brothers out. Well, it had been a big pleasure watching them dominate inside the paint. Marc's Grizzlies years and Pau's Lakers years, a two time NBA champion partnered with the legend Kobe Bryant. Yes, I am old.  They won't be back, that's for sure but they won't be forgotten.

The Nets are reportedly losing hope that Irving will get the vaccine before the start of the season

"No further update," Nets coach Steve Nash told reporters after practice on Tuesday. "We support him. We are here for him. Things change. When there's a resolution, we're here for him.

He missed their first practice. Nets players are feeling the impact of not getting the vaccine and I think this should be a lesson for all the players that are still refusing to receive it.

How time flies, saw that on my Facebook account, feeling that we are really old, lol.

Good riddance for Gasol, he is one of the factors why Lakers won a ring post-Shaq and start of Kobe era. He was criticized when they lost the finals against the Boston Celtics, even Kobe called him soft. But he responded next year and winning the ring and fights KG, Perks, and Glen Davis.

As for Irving, felt bad for KD and the rest of the Nets management. I don't know how long KD and Nash can protect his image in the public by not taking the vaccine.

[LogitechMouse]

Guys, you'll all feel that you're growing old and another player has retired, it's Pau Gasol. 
(https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32343088/veteran-pau-gasol-announces-retirement-basketball)
Another legend that has to take his retirement.

I just saw this news and its kinda sad to see another player retiring from the professional league but it is inevitable since we are all becoming old .
While browsing on the internet, I saw what Kobe said to Pau. LINK

“There is no debate. When he retires, he will have his number in the rafters next month. The reality is I wouldn’t win those two championships without Pau. L.A. wouldn’t have those two championships without Pau Gasol. We know that. Everybody knows that. I really look forward to the day when he is there giving his speech at the center of the court in front of all the fans who have supported him over the years. It’s going to be an awesome night.”

Its pretty obvious that Kobe and Pau are the ones who lead the Lakers to a back to back championship way back in 2009 and 2010. Gasol is really a great player when he is on his prime but as time goes by and injuries came to him, it affected his career until this time came.

P.S. Now that the Gasol brothers are out, lets not forget that they are the first ones to be at an all star at the same time.

[Bttzed03]

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All of these examples might not be called anymore or worse they will commit an offensive foul that could be a game-changer when there are seconds left in the game.

A technical on the foul-baiter if possible

I think the NBA will be slowly going back to powering up the inside players like Jokic and Giannis to balance the game.

I would love to see more post-ups too because it is getting more and more extinct in the NBA as shown in this article

[yazher]

The new season is going to be starting exactly two weeks later. And the first games are just perfectly good. It looks like there is no sleeping for me that night.    First, Milwaukee Bucks are going to play a home game against Brooklyn Nets. Right after that, Los Angeles Lakers have a home game against Golden State Warriors. It is still very early to make predictions about these games of course as the pre-season games are continuing. Unless all of these teams have their biggest players injured, my favourites will be Nets and Lakers.

I'm looking forward to seeing the other team plays too, especially the Atlanta Hawks, and gonna cheer for my man Trae Young who wanted to bring back his team to the playoffs. The Nets and the Lakers are the most speculated teams to face off in the Finals but things will be different when we reach the actual season games where the pressure are realistic and injuries are random where when it hits the star players on those two teams, it automatically changes the flow of the season just like what happened last time when AD is out of the league.

[Pamadar]

Guys, you'll all feel that you're growing old and another player has retired, it's Pau Gasol. 
(https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32343088/veteran-pau-gasol-announces-retirement-basketball)
Another legend that has to take his retirement.

Feeling old indeed, it was his Lakers and Spain journey that I still remember.

A big man who can dribble the ball well and can hit you both inside and outside. I love him same with how Tim Duncan he has good mental skills in which Kobe really benefited when they form The Big 3 including Odom.

He can create good plays and screen most of the time for Kobe. The feeling that Shaq ain't there no more, but I've got Pau to cover.

Thanks for the memory Pau! time to enjoy the rest of your life now with your loving wife and dear Gianna.

[Maslate]

The new season is going to be starting exactly two weeks later. And the first games are just perfectly good. It looks like there is no sleeping for me that night.    First, Milwaukee Bucks are going to play a home game against Brooklyn Nets. Right after that, Los Angeles Lakers have a home game against Golden State Warriors. It is still very early to make predictions about these games of course as the pre-season games are continuing. Unless all of these teams have their biggest players injured, my favourites will be Nets and Lakers.

I'm looking forward to seeing the other team plays too, especially the Atlanta Hawks, and gonna cheer for my man Trae Young who wanted to bring back his team to the playoffs. The Nets and the Lakers are the most speculated teams to face off in the Finals but things will be different when we reach the actual season games where the pressure are realistic and injuries are random where when it hits the star players on those two teams, it automatically changes the flow of the season just like what happened last time when AD is out of the league.

That's why it's very important for them to be healthy this season so the team can play their best and we will see our expectations. For me, what happened last season was not surprising at all, when one star is down, it has a big effect on the team and we've seen the effect, the healthier team wins the game.

[Oasisman]

That's why it's very important for them to be healthy this season so the team can play their best and we will see our expectations. For me, what happened last season was not surprising at all, when one star is down, it has a big effect on the team and we've seen the effect, the healthier team wins the game.

Well, that's always the case to any sports. I remember the Cavs with injured Love and Irving in 2015 got beaten by the GSW, and the GSW with injured Durant and Thompson beaten by the Raptors. So, that's almost automatic.
Injury is inevitable, when you bet for an underdog in a playoff series, you'll most probably hoping for their superstar to get injured and force to miss a few games or miss the series.

Most definitely, that's gonna be the case again this year as teams are stacked with superstars. Healthy team will have a greater chance at winning.

[ChiBitCTy]

The Chicago Bulls started off with a pretty nice preseason win last night.  Now of course it is early in the year but I really like what Chicago was able to put together this offseason.  Expecting them to actually start being competitive this year.  I however of course do not expect them to win it all or anything, I leave that to the Nets as of right now.

[carlisle1]

That's why it's very important for them to be healthy this season so the team can play their best and we will see our expectations. For me, what happened last season was not surprising at all, when one star is down, it has a big effect on the team and we've seen the effect, the healthier team wins the game.

In Lakers case, after winning the bubble title. They traded key role players who help them.

McGee and Howard are both best replacement for Davis while Rondo act as Playmaker while LeBron is resting.

If these three veterans still playing with them last season, it can give enough time for LeBron and Davis to rest.

The Chicago Bulls started off with a pretty nice preseason win last night.  Now of course it is early in the year but I really like what Chicago was able to put together this offseason.  Expecting them to actually start being competitive this year.  I however of course do not expect them to win it all or anything, I leave that to the Nets as of right now.

Having those stars who start playing with them now, I see better chance for this team, if they jive well there's a good future for this team.

I hope Zach will continue playing well with the help of Ball and DeRozan. More options for him, no need to force his individuality now,
rotate the ball and pick the high percentage shots.

[Reid]

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All of these examples might not be called anymore or worse they will commit an offensive foul that could be a game-changer when there are seconds left in the game.

A technical on the foul-baiter if possible

If possible, yes I would very much agree with that. They could even offer the extent of a flagrant foul especially with the swing move where the offensive player is like using a jiu-jitsu armbar move. That could really hurt a defensive player if his arm will be dragged up.

I think the NBA will be slowly going back to powering up the inside players like Jokic and Giannis to balance the game.

I would love to see more post-ups too because it is getting more and more extinct in the NBA as shown in this article

Yes!!! Post up games. Duncan days. Damn, that's why I am in love with Jokic when I saw him play.
Having a high standard type of play and the fact that he is using his head while being banged up in the painted area. You can't teach that, it's his own nature.
Just to add, I think defensive players will be hyped because of this rule, they won't be scared to go near a shooter anymore as long as they do it right.

[Jating]

The Chicago Bulls started off with a pretty nice preseason win last night.  Now of course it is early in the year but I really like what Chicago was able to put together this offseason.  Expecting them to actually start being competitive this year.  I however of course do not expect them to win it all or anything, I leave that to the Nets as of right now.

Yeah, Chicago is one of my dark horse team this season, and probably will bet on them if they are the underdogs because the roster was really upgraded with DeRozan and Ball helping Lavine. They have blow up losses last season, and then really just choking up in the closing minutes, a winnable game that turns into a L.

Hopefully this season, it won't be the case, they can close up games and with good enough momentum to bring them into a competitive year.

[Minor Miner]

The Chicago Bulls started off with a pretty nice preseason win last night.  Now of course it is early in the year but I really like what Chicago was able to put together this offseason.  Expecting them to actually start being competitive this year.  I however of course do not expect them to win it all or anything, I leave that to the Nets as of right now.

Yeah, Chicago is one of my dark horse team this season, and probably will bet on them if they are the underdogs because the roster was really upgraded with DeRozan and Ball helping Lavine. They have blow up losses last season, and then really just choking up in the closing minutes, a winnable game that turns into a L.
Hopefully this season, it won't be the case, they can close up games and with good enough momentum to bring them into a competitive year.

Chicago Bulls would be a subpar team this season. A lot of their success depends on how Derozan plays. Though he has aged, he averaged about 22 points and 6.2 assists last season with them. Even Ball will play an important role in the squad. Maybe if Ball and Derozan can utilize their given minutes, maybe the Bulls can show a good season this time. But I'm not expecting too much from them.

[Bilgent]

The beginning of the new season is closing in and I'm looking forward to starting to watch some of the first games in two weeks. There are even big games like Lakers - Warriors and Bucks - Nets. I'm expecting a strong competition between these teams in these games. I'm favoring Lakers and Nets as they are the outweighing sides. These teams might fight hard for the championship also.

[wheelz1200]

Preface: I know it's pre season

Now.  The Knicks are back!! Was fun watching that game even though it was just preseason.  I know they aren't a "top" team but from where they were these past 20 years I can finally watch with a semi expectation of them possibly winning any given game.  Be interesting to see how kemba holds up through the year.  They finally have depth so hopefully they don't have to over use him.

[blockman]

Guys, you'll all feel that you're growing old and another player has retired, it's Pau Gasol. 
(https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32343088/veteran-pau-gasol-announces-retirement-basketball)
Another legend that has to take his retirement.

Feeling old indeed, it was his Lakers and Spain journey that I still remember.

A big man who can dribble the ball well and can hit you both inside and outside. I love him same with how Tim Duncan he has good mental skills in which Kobe really benefited when they form The Big 3 including Odom.

He can create good plays and screen most of the time for Kobe. The feeling that Shaq ain't there no more, but I've got Pau to cover.

Thanks for the memory Pau! time to enjoy the rest of your life now with your loving wife and dear Gianna.

Along with the other legends that have also declared their retirement just this year. All of them have a great time being part of the NBA and for the entire basketball community. I know that many of us have known the league since we were young and teenagers and now that we've grown old, we saw them retiring and we just have to remember all of those glory days when we used to watch not only him but as well as the others that have also retired. Great days indeed but we have to move on.

[gagux123]

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So guys, this is an interesting question.
I've been thinking and... I also think the Nets wouldn't hire Aldridge if he had an extremely serious illness.
He may be sick, but he is still able to play. I believe, LaMarcus Aldridge will be able to collaborate, yes, I have no doubts about that. But I think he's a little bit limited at the moment.

I like the way how LaMarcus Aldridge plays, he reminds me a little bit of Tim Duncan, they were both very technical players and used skill instead of strength.

By the way, Chris Bosh also retired because he had disease right!!? Did Bosh have a heart problems or something like that?