2024 NBA Season

[tabas]

Pre-season games are going on but I'm disappointed not to see the main players of big teams in those games. But I understand of course that they don't want to cause those players to get injured right before the start of the new season. For example, we had a Lakers - Nets game a few days ago. But none of the players like Lebron, Durant, Harden and Irving played in this game. It was still a high-scoring game though. I'm just fully focused on the start of the season now.

It is okay. We just have to wait until the regular season comes within the next 2 weeks. They're all reserving what they've got for that season since all of them are preparing of it.
Just be patient and it's just a few sleeps away.

[Yaunfitda]

Pre-season games are going on but I'm disappointed not to see the main players of big teams in those games. But I understand of course that they don't want to cause those players to get injured right before the start of the new season. For example, we had a Lakers - Nets game a few days ago. But none of the players like Lebron, Durant, Harden and Irving played in this game. It was still a high-scoring game though. I'm just fully focused on the start of the season now.

It is okay. We just have to wait until the regular season comes within the next 2 weeks. They're all reserving what they've got for that season since all of them are preparing of it.
Just be patient and it's just a few sleeps away.

It is obvious that this superstars are not going to risk getting injured in pre-season that's why they are not playing. So it's ok, at least that is the main reason, and as fans we wanted to see them going full 80++ games.

But when the regular games starts, for sure, they are going to be in for the first minute of the game, it's important to say Lakers and Nets dictate the phase already and make the teams do the catch up for them.

[OgNasty]

Pre-season games are going on but I'm disappointed not to see the main players of big teams in those games. But I understand of course that they don't want to cause those players to get injured right before the start of the new season. For example, we had a Lakers - Nets game a few days ago. But none of the players like Lebron, Durant, Harden and Irving played in this game. It was still a high-scoring game though. I'm just fully focused on the start of the season now.

It is okay. We just have to wait until the regular season comes within the next 2 weeks. They're all reserving what they've got for that season since all of them are preparing of it.
Just be patient and it's just a few sleeps away.

It is obvious that this superstars are not going to risk getting injured in pre-season that's why they are not playing. So it's ok, at least that is the main reason, and as fans we wanted to see them going full 80++ games.

But when the regular games starts, for sure, they are going to be in for the first minute of the game, it's important to say Lakers and Nets dictate the phase already and make the teams do the catch up for them.

Yup, just 12 more days and then we can watch the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors play on TNT.  It doesn't feel like it has been very long since that happened, but nevertheless I'm glad to have the NBA back.  Steph Curry vs Lebron James never disappoints either.  Although I'm expecting the Lakers to give them a pretty bad beatdown.  I haven't been following closely enough to know when exactly Klay will be back, but hopefully soon if he's not ready in 2 weeks.

[stadus]

Pre-season games are going on but I'm disappointed not to see the main players of big teams in those games. But I understand of course that they don't want to cause those players to get injured right before the start of the new season. For example, we had a Lakers - Nets game a few days ago. But none of the players like Lebron, Durant, Harden and Irving played in this game. It was still a high-scoring game though. I'm just fully focused on the start of the season now.

It is okay. We just have to wait until the regular season comes within the next 2 weeks. They're all reserving what they've got for that season since all of them are preparing of it.
Just be patient and it's just a few sleeps away.

It is obvious that this superstars are not going to risk getting injured in pre-season that's why they are not playing. So it's ok, at least that is the main reason, and as fans we wanted to see them going full 80++ games.

But when the regular games starts, for sure, they are going to be in for the first minute of the game, it's important to say Lakers and Nets dictate the phase already and make the teams do the catch up for them.

Yup, just 12 more days and then we can watch the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors play on TNT.  It doesn't feel like it has been very long since that happened, but nevertheless I'm glad to have the NBA back.  Steph Curry vs Lebron James never disappoints either.  Although I'm expecting the Lakers to give them a pretty bad beatdown.  I haven't been following closely enough to know when exactly Klay will be back, but hopefully soon if he's not ready in 2 weeks.

A more improve LA Lakers vs an undermanned GSW, I guess I know where to bet, as long as the line is good, I would go with the LA Lakers. Westbrook will have his first game in Lakers, uniform, I like to see him give a good showdown with Curry.

[danherbias07]

A more improve LA Lakers vs an undermanned GSW, I guess I know where to bet, as long as the line is good, I would go with the LA Lakers. Westbrook will have his first game in Lakers, uniform, I like to see him give a good showdown with Curry.

So it's Westbrook vs Curry now and not Lebron anymore.   But when Klay comes back it will be a different story. For start we could go betting for the Lakers but the odds will be different once they are complete again.

Kidding aside, the absence of Murray with the team really affected the team by a lot. Yes we can say that Campazzo is a great point guard and a passer but the effect of Murray being out can be felt by the team. Right now, Murray is still in rehab and currently no timetable as per NBA but I hope that he will be back as soon as possible.

Same hope. I'd like to see how far the Nuggets could go if they will be in full health. Somehow they managed to beat the Portland Trail Blazers in round 1 and was defeated by the Suns at the next round. So what could've happened if Murray was playing. Answers will be in this year.

How many 3's did Boban shoot? I just witnessed two of them went in then my internet failed. That gave me a good laugh and he looks serious about shooting it all.
14 points in 9 minutes.  

[stadus]

A more improve LA Lakers vs an undermanned GSW, I guess I know where to bet, as long as the line is good, I would go with the LA Lakers. Westbrook will have his first game in Lakers, uniform, I like to see him give a good showdown with Curry.

So it's Westbrook vs Curry now and not Lebron anymore.   But when Klay comes back it will be a different story. For start we could go betting for the Lakers but the odds will be different once they are complete again.

It does not look good for Lebron vs Curry match-up, lol. Although Lebron is the captain of the Lakers, I like to see a showdown between Westbrook and Curry as these are players who are explosive enough when they play. Of course, when Klay comes back (provided he is healthy), it will be a different story as the warriors will also become more competitive, but he will not be back soon.

[Pamadar]

It does not look good for Lebron vs Curry match-up, lol. Although Lebron is the captain of the Lakers, I like to see a showdown between Westbrook and Curry as these are players who are explosive enough when they play. Of course, when Klay comes back (provided he is healthy), it will be a different story as the warriors will also become more competitive, but he will not be back soon.

Looking from their 2 previous games, I can say that GSW improves a lot,
not just outside but also inside looney and Bjelica is really helping they are adding threats when they have the ball inside.

If you noticed, the same design of offense is their defense still working for the Warriors,
I expect more good adjustment when Klay starts to play.

They are not the favorite for now, but when the season start and if they continue playing
like this and start a good winning streak, for sure odd will change for them.

[Russlenat]

It does not look good for Lebron vs Curry match-up, lol. Although Lebron is the captain of the Lakers, I like to see a showdown between Westbrook and Curry as these are players who are explosive enough when they play. Of course, when Klay comes back (provided he is healthy), it will be a different story as the warriors will also become more competitive, but he will not be back soon.

Looking from their 2 previous games, I can say that GSW improves a lot,
not just outside but also inside looney and Bjelica is really helping they are adding threats when they have the ball inside.

If you noticed, the same design of offense is their defense still working for the Warriors,
I expect more good adjustment when Klay starts to play.

They are not the favorite for now, but when the season start and if they continue playing
like this and start a good winning streak, for sure odd will change for them.

Maybe there are some odds changes but it's just a minor change, bettors would always look at how effective Klay is when he comes back, and the regular season is not always a measure of how the team will perform in the playoffs. So, even if the Warriors are playing good basketball in the regular season, but they don't have the same Klay Thompson in the playoffs, I don't think they will be the favorites to win.

[Jating]

It does not look good for Lebron vs Curry match-up, lol. Although Lebron is the captain of the Lakers, I like to see a showdown between Westbrook and Curry as these are players who are explosive enough when they play. Of course, when Klay comes back (provided he is healthy), it will be a different story as the warriors will also become more competitive, but he will not be back soon.

Looking from their 2 previous games, I can say that GSW improves a lot,
not just outside but also inside looney and Bjelica is really helping they are adding threats when they have the ball inside.

If you noticed, the same design of offense is their defense still working for the Warriors,
I expect more good adjustment when Klay starts to play.

They are not the favorite for now, but when the season start and if they continue playing
like this and start a good winning streak, for sure odd will change for them.

Yeah, for sure, might he some sway odds in their favour. But they really need to get Klay play along and Curry to maintain his form and maybe defend his scoring title this year.

For sure they have improve a lot with a lot of changes. But just the same with other teams, hopefully Curry will remain healthy and lead GSW again. They still have a lot of guys that can play and bring the same intensity, but this is still Curry teams and he needs to lead the way for this young guys.

[ultrloa]

It does not look good for Lebron vs Curry match-up, lol. Although Lebron is the captain of the Lakers, I like to see a showdown between Westbrook and Curry as these are players who are explosive enough when they play. Of course, when Klay comes back (provided he is healthy), it will be a different story as the warriors will also become more competitive, but he will not be back soon.

Looking from their 2 previous games, I can say that GSW improves a lot,
not just outside but also inside looney and Bjelica is really helping they are adding threats when they have the ball inside.

If you noticed, the same design of offense is their defense still working for the Warriors,
I expect more good adjustment when Klay starts to play.

They are not the favorite for now, but when the season start and if they continue playing
like this and start a good winning streak, for sure odd will change for them.

Yeah, for sure, might he some sway odds in their favour. But they really need to get Klay play along and Curry to maintain his form and maybe defend his scoring title this year.

For sure they have improve a lot with a lot of changes. But just the same with other teams, hopefully Curry will remain healthy and lead GSW again. They still have a lot of guys that can play and bring the same intensity, but this is still Curry teams and he needs to lead the way for this young guys.

But its unfortunate that Klay status still unclear and it seems that we will never see him running on the court this pre-season since his still unclear although its good to see him shooting around in the practice but for sure GSW will never force him to play since he will provably end up his career if he get another serious injury if they force him. The only thing they can rely now is to strengthen their current line up and create a chemistry to the existing one at with their new addition.

[Yogee]

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I like to see a showdown between Westbrook and Curry as these are players who are explosive enough when they play.

It's always nice to see a duel between top players. I would take a Steph with hot hands all day even if both players are "in the zone". Westbrook can bring all the triple doubles but it's still the better shooters that has a higher chance of carrying a team to victory. Curry isn't that far behind when we talk about handles, driving to the paint and finding an open man.

[laurenB7742]

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I like to see a showdown between Westbrook and Curry as these are players who are explosive enough when they play.

It's always nice to see a duel between top players. I would take a Steph with hot hands all day even if both players are "in the zone". Westbrook can bring all the triple doubles but it's still the better shooters that has a higher chance of carrying a team to victory. Curry isn't that far behind when we talk about handles, driving to the paint and finding an open man.

Curry vs WB showdown would be a fiery one and I'd definitely support Curry. I think that WB is a better in-box player where Curry is a better 3 point shooter. Curry has had a 42% 3point shooting compared to WB's 32.  Although Curry has averaged 32 points a game compared to WB's 22. Also, I feel like Curry is a better playmaker/passer than Westbrook but also I love watching WB drive into the box and finish with a dunk.

[wheelz1200]

Speaking of the effect of 3-point shots today, I don't know if you remember this but just take a look back at how these 3 players thought of the same thing by positioning themselves outside the arc waiting for the ball (link). It's funny because anyone of them could have chosen an easy layup or an open dunk to tie and extend for an OT. Just an unbelievably dumb play

I never seen that picture but I would have been heated if I was the coach.  I mean cmon that's elementary school in to realize fill the paint and lay it up.  Go to ot and fight it out.  I mean did the entire team lay on the under on this game  

[CryptoBuds]

Yeah, for sure, might he some sway odds in their favour. But they really need to get Klay play along and Curry to maintain his form and maybe defend his scoring title this year.
For sure they have improve a lot with a lot of changes. But just the same with other teams, hopefully Curry will remain healthy and lead GSW again. They still have a lot of guys that can play and bring the same intensity, but this is still Curry teams and he needs to lead the way for this young guys.

But its unfortunate that Klay status still unclear and it seems that we will never see him running on the court this pre-season since his still unclear although its good to see him shooting around in the practice but for sure GSW will never force him to play since he will provably end up his career if he get another serious injury if they force him. The only thing they can rely now is to strengthen their current line up and create a chemistry to the existing one at with their new addition.

^ Curry would be a vital player for GSW at this point. I don't know the status of Klay but I really hope that he can recover as soon as possible and be back on the court. I don't think Klay even if he returns will get the minutes he used to get, but it is no doubt that he is one of the best 3 point shooters in the league. What GSW has to do now is shape up their squad around Curry and Green will play an important role in this.

[OgNasty]

This NBA healthcare fraud story is crazy. There are some superstars who got caught up with this and I’m sure their NBA brothers will not be happy that they were pulling this scheme. Crazy that this could be needed after the multimillion dollars in earnings they’ve each had. Totally wild.

https://apnews.com/article/nba-sports-business-basketball-indictments-a785d565968ec3e50600baf67d9b64e3

[markdario112616]

Speaking of the effect of 3-point shots today, I don't know if you remember this but just take a look back at how these 3 players thought of the same thing by positioning themselves outside the arc waiting for the ball (link). It's funny because anyone of them could have chosen an easy layup or an open dunk to tie and extend for an OT. Just an unbelievably dumb play

I never seen that picture but I would have been heated if I was the coach.  I mean cmon that's elementary school in to realize fill the paint and lay it up.  Go to ot and fight it out.  I mean did the entire team lay on the under on this game  

Haha, same thought. I'd be kicking those Gatorade containers, ripping play board, blame the janitor  Hell, 4 against 2 and with 3 secs at most dang even 1 of them should cut inside but nah, they felt like Steph Curry on that crucial possession. If I was PG on that game same scenario no one wanted to cut inside I'd be frustrated as fuck. Rather took it inside instead of passing 

[stadus]

Speaking of the effect of 3-point shots today, I don't know if you remember this but just take a look back at how these 3 players thought of the same thing by positioning themselves outside the arc waiting for the ball (link). It's funny because anyone of them could have chosen an easy layup or an open dunk to tie and extend for an OT. Just an unbelievably dumb play

I never seen that picture but I would have been heated if I was the coach.  I mean cmon that's elementary school in to realize fill the paint and lay it up.  Go to ot and fight it out.  I mean did the entire team lay on the under on this game  

Haha, same thought. I'd be kicking those Gatorade containers, ripping play board, blame the janitor  Hell, 4 against 2 and with 3 secs at most dang even 1 of them should cut inside but nah, they felt like Steph Curry on that crucial possession. If I was PG on that game same scenario no one wanted to cut inside I'd be frustrated as fuck. Rather took it inside instead of passing 

This is a preseason game, maybe the approach is different, and by looking at the highlight of this play, no one in Denver uniform would like to take the two, they want to end this game with a game-winner, hopefully, this doesn't happen in the regular season as it's so dumb to trust the 3 than a high percentage shot.

[dwyane36]

But its unfortunate that Klay status still unclear and it seems that we will never see him running on the court this pre-season since his still unclear although its good to see him shooting around in the practice but for sure GSW will never force him to play since he will provably end up his career if he get another serious injury if they force him. The only thing they can rely now is to strengthen their current line up and create a chemistry to the existing one at with their new addition.

As far as I know, Klay Thompson is only doing limited exercises, and he's still not playing 5-on-5 during training sessions. So we definitely won't see him in these preseason games and at the beginning of the regular season. Most likely, he will be able to return to court in December or later.

[sana54210]

Speaking of the effect of 3-point shots today, I don't know if you remember this but just take a look back at how these 3 players thought of the same thing by positioning themselves outside the arc waiting for the ball (link). It's funny because anyone of them could have chosen an easy layup or an open dunk to tie and extend for an OT. Just an unbelievably dumb play

This is the only part I hate about the current era. It is awesome to watch amazing players shoot from nearly half court and make it, Curry is one of my all time favorite players thanks to both being an awesome player and changing the game forever but also being a nice person as well, I loved Lebron for it as well and even though he is known to be petty I love Shaq for it as well, I like people who are nice and charming and always looks happy, just like how my first ever idol and still my favorite player Magic.

However, when teams focus on three so much that they forget to even go inside when it is wide open makes me furious, I have seen way too many times players who go to fast break and instead of a dunk, they end up shooting a three. That just doesn't make sense to me, you are wide open, go ahead with a freaking easy layup, or dunk if you can, why shoot threes?

[tabas]

Pre-season games are going on but I'm disappointed not to see the main players of big teams in those games. But I understand of course that they don't want to cause those players to get injured right before the start of the new season. For example, we had a Lakers - Nets game a few days ago. But none of the players like Lebron, Durant, Harden and Irving played in this game. It was still a high-scoring game though. I'm just fully focused on the start of the season now.

It is okay. We just have to wait until the regular season comes within the next 2 weeks. They're all reserving what they've got for that season since all of them are preparing of it.
Just be patient and it's just a few sleeps away.

It is obvious that this superstars are not going to risk getting injured in pre-season that's why they are not playing. So it's ok, at least that is the main reason, and as fans we wanted to see them going full 80++ games.

But when the regular games starts, for sure, they are going to be in for the first minute of the game, it's important to say Lakers and Nets dictate the phase already and make the teams do the catch up for them.

It is the usual decision that they do and I think they're all mutual with it. It has to be the time that they still take some rest and those who can play, can play.
While the superstars, they're reserving it all for the regular season and yeah, we're near to it.