2024 NBA Season

[freedomgo]

That is if Kyrie has decided to take his vaccine shot, apparently, rumors have spread that Kyrie refuses to take the vaccine shot because of his own beliefs and such more on about his personal reasons on why he refuses, therefore, if Kyrie refuses to take the vaccine and participate with the following guidelines, then the Kyrie-Russ trade isn't possible,...........

I'm not familiar with the rules in LA, because, in New York, he is required to get vaccinated but if LA would allow then the trade could be possible. As long as the rules in New York will not change, Irving will remain out and he is not worried because he is willing to sacrifice his salary for his belief.

[HUSTLER]

Houston Rockets added another on their losing streak and it is now their 14th loss. Some games are within reach, some are not.
Wizards on the other hand have kept their 2nd place in the East after winning against the Heat. If it goes the other way around Heat will be in the second with 12-5 standing.
The addition of Kuzma, KCP, Harrell, and Dinwiddie seems to work out for Bradley Beal. It saves him energy and spreads the floor to let him shoot more.

Houston rockets performance is getting worst every match and they just kept on losing game after game. Yes some of those were tough ones but some of those are thr matches that they should have won but they ended up on the loosing side.
Wizards are going well and they kept their winning momentum and are sitting comfortably in number 2 position.

[Reid]

That is if Kyrie has decided to take his vaccine shot, apparently, rumors have spread that Kyrie refuses to take the vaccine shot because of his own beliefs and such more on about his personal reasons on why he refuses, therefore, if Kyrie refuses to take the vaccine and participate with the following guidelines, then the Kyrie-Russ trade isn't possible, do a little fact checking first because it may be rumored online but I really think that Kyrie would refuse to join back with LeBron because if we'll look back he moved to Boston for the same reason, but after that Boston trade, Kyrie's career went downhill, he made a comeback for the Nets but was pretty much inconsistent considering the injuries he went through, he had a depressive season last year missing out multiple games and currently missing more games this season because he refused to cooperate.

He is just not that type who really fell in love with the game. This is my just my assumption but I kind of think that he is just using basketball for money unlike other players like Kobe Bryant that loved the game with all of his heart. Training by himself early in the morning and doing the basics over and over again.

All he have to do is take the vaccine shot. I am sure there is no microchips in it unlike what he is claiming.
Those are all just rumors that went deep thru his head and he feels like it is real. History base, he had been unpredictable with his thoughts.
There is no way a trade for WB will happen, I doubt the Lakers would want a player like that.

[dwyane36]

Houston Rockets added another on their losing streak and it is now their 14th loss. Some games are within reach, some are not.

Yeah, it looks like the Rockets management did absolutely nothing during the offseason. As far as I know, the Rockets lost 20 games in a row in the previous season, and it was the longest losing streak in the Rockets franchise history. So I won't be surprised if they set a new anti-record this season.

[sana54210]

There might be no hope for the Lakers this season, they have played a good start against the Boston Celtics but couldn't hold on until the late quarters.
They are very poor both offensively and defensively. Majority of the Laker is negative in terms of +/-. AD, WB, and the big men were struggling from the start of the season.
The only notable and worthy of addition in the Lakers this season base on the current performance is Carmelo.

Most probably, the Lakers are aching to trade some of their pieces lol.

They need to strengthen their rotation, I guess. They have lots of superstars but they are not blending very well, or the chemistry is not evident. If they are going to trade, then I believe it will be Westbrook and it's been rumored online now that Westbrook will be traded for Kyrie Irving.

I would say that Kyrie would be even worse. Right now Kyrie is not playing as you can see, I do not know laws in Los Angeles and if he will be able to play and what not but the reality is that I rather have a playing Westbrook over not playing Kyrie as well. Secondly Kyrie and Lebron tried their best and even won a championship together but dude literally left a year later stating he wanted to have his "own team" basically, like Lebron did.

Kyrie doesn't have the talent he thinks he has and that is his biggest problem. I do not know what is going to happen with Lakers, and I do not know if they will trade for anyone but I am 100% sure that it won't be for Kyrie.

[OgNasty]

I just read the news that Klay Thompson has started full practices with the team and the Golden State Warriors will have him in uniform playing games before Christmas. This team is going to be scary if he comes back anywhere close to where he was when he got injured. The thought they still have another starter in Wiseman that’s due back soon and I’m starting to think the Warriors might have another shot at reigniting their dynasty.

[Russlenat]

I just read the news that Klay Thompson has started full practices with the team and the Golden State Warriors will have him in uniform playing games before Christmas. This team is going to be scary if he comes back anywhere close to where he was when he got injured. The thought they still have another starter in Wiseman that’s due back soon...

I'm happy with that news and hopeful that Thompson would not fail us, I understand the excitement because Warriors has a good season so far, they are the number 1 team now and with the addition of Thompson (which is a great shooter), and Wiseman, would make this team more dangerous.

and I’m starting to think the Warriors might have another shot at reigniting their dynasty.

I would definitely like to see that because GSW is a humble team, and Curry is also making his own legacy. Excited with this!

[Pamadar]

Houston Rockets added another on their losing streak and it is now their 14th loss. Some games are within reach, some are not.

Yeah, it looks like the Rockets management did absolutely nothing during the offseason. As far as I know, the Rockets lost 20 games in a row in the previous season, and it was the longest losing streak in the Rockets franchise history. So I won't be surprised if they set a new anti-record this season.

What else we can expect from those rookies, Rockets managements are not doing anything to improve their competitiveness.

Without any good trade, this losing streak will continue, and it's possible to break the last
record for this franchise in having most losing streak.

For now, the team is doing what they can provide. It's the management to play their cards in
bringing decent players into the team.

[stadus]

Houston Rockets added another on their losing streak and it is now their 14th loss. Some games are within reach, some are not.

Yeah, it looks like the Rockets management did absolutely nothing during the offseason. As far as I know, the Rockets lost 20 games in a row in the previous season, and it was the longest losing streak in the Rockets franchise history. So I won't be surprised if they set a new anti-record this season.

What else we can expect from those rookies, Rockets managements are not doing anything to improve their competitiveness.

Without any good trade, this losing streak will continue, and it's possible to break the last
record for this franchise in having most losing streak.

For now, the team is doing what they can provide. It's the management to play their cards in
bringing decent players into the team.

They weren't the same team when Harden left, now, they realize how important Harden is and they have to make sure they'll find a way to make this team a playoff contender once again. John is still with the team, I think they are looking to trade him soon, but they have to make sure that it's someone that is healthy and could help the team to bring back its competitiveness.

[Pamadar]

They weren't the same team when Harden left, now, they realize how important Harden is and they have to make sure they'll find a way to make this team a playoff contender once again. John is still with the team, I think they are looking to trade him soon, but they have to make sure that it's someone that is healthy and could help the team to bring back its competitiveness.

Thanks for reminding me about Wall but if I remember it correctly, he's not willing to play for this team

finding a good trade maybe gives them some good chance to re-group, a good guide for those young rookies who are performing well,
but ain't enough to win a game.

The management needs to provide good players that will bring this franchise back as competitive playoff contender.

[Distinctin]

They weren't the same team when Harden left, now, they realize how important Harden is and they have to make sure they'll find a way to make this team a playoff contender once again. John is still with the team, I think they are looking to trade him soon, but they have to make sure that it's someone that is healthy and could help the team to bring back its competitiveness.

Thanks for reminding me about Wall but if I remember it correctly, he's not willing to play for this team

finding a good trade maybe gives them some good chance to re-group, a good guide for those young rookies who are performing well,
but ain't enough to win a game.

The management needs to provide good players that will bring this franchise back as competitive playoff contender.

He has no hope for his team so he did not play, he would rather see the team tank while he is waiting to get traded, unfortunately, the interested teams might not be able to give him his demand so he is still inactive now. I think John Wall, Westbrook, and Irving, these are the candidates from a trade.

[Ziskinberg]

They weren't the same team when Harden left, now, they realize how important Harden is and they have to make sure they'll find a way to make this team a playoff contender once again. John is still with the team, I think they are looking to trade him soon, but they have to make sure that it's someone that is healthy and could help the team to bring back its competitiveness.

Thanks for reminding me about Wall but if I remember it correctly, he's not willing to play for this team

finding a good trade maybe gives them some good chance to re-group, a good guide for those young rookies who are performing well,
but ain't enough to win a game.

The management needs to provide good players that will bring this franchise back as competitive playoff contender.

He has no hope for his team so he did not play, he would rather see the team tank while he is waiting to get traded, unfortunately, the interested teams might not be able to give him his demand so he is still inactive now. I think John Wall, Westbrook, and Irving, these are the candidates from a trade.

John wall is the 2nd highest paid player this season, so that's a lot of money to sacrifice if he agress to be bought out.

https://www.sportscasting.com/2nd-highest-paid-player-nba-no-plans-suiting-up-despite-perfectly-healthy/

John Wall is the second-highest-paid NBA player this season

John Wall's annual salary over the next four years, starting next season:

2019-20: $38.2 million
2020-21: $41.2 million
2021-22: $44.3 million
2022-23: $47.3 million

Look at that figures, if John Wall would be traded for a bunch of players, then I think it will help the Rockets. Look what happen to the Wizards, they traded Westbrook and they become the number 1 team now in the East.

[Yogee]

The man that made his name known when he took over Steve Kerr as interim coach of GSW was fired on his third season at SAC https://www.nba.com/news/report-sacramento-kings-fire-coach-luke-walton-after-6-11-start His replacement will probably have the same fate hehe. You cannot really do much as a coach when your general manager sucks at picking the right players. I just found out that they had the chance to land Luka Doncic or Trae Young.

[stadus]

The man that made his name known when he took over Steve Kerr as interim coach of GSW was fired on his third season at SAC https://www.nba.com/news/report-sacramento-kings-fire-coach-luke-walton-after-6-11-start His replacement will probably have the same fate hehe. You cannot really do much as a coach when your general manager sucks at picking the right players. I just found out that they had the chance to land Luka Doncic or Trae Young.

Walton's another coaching journey is over, this is not good for his career, and though he was not officially fired with the Lakers before but it still looks like he was fired since the Lakers aren't really doing well under him.

Lakers ‘Mutually’ Part Ways With Coach Luke Walton
This looks like you are asked to resign or you will get fired.

[Yogee]

...
Walton's another coaching journey is over, this is not good for his career, and though he was not officially fired with the Lakers before but it still looks like he was fired since the Lakers aren't really doing well under him.

Lakers ‘Mutually’ Part Ways With Coach Luke Walton
This looks like you are asked to resign or you will get fired.

Let's keep it simple and say he was actually fired there. Yes it's really bad for his resume to be out with a losing record. He may be unlucky with the players he had at his disposal but he was still given time to improve the team. A better start this season would have saved his job.

Perhaps he should serve as an assistant coach again so he could at least stay active while honing his skills. He still have a lot of years ahead of him.

[Oasisman]

...
Walton's another coaching journey is over, this is not good for his career, and though he was not officially fired with the Lakers before but it still looks like he was fired since the Lakers aren't really doing well under him.

Lakers ‘Mutually’ Part Ways With Coach Luke Walton
This looks like you are asked to resign or you will get fired.

Let's keep it simple and say he was actually fired there. Yes it's really bad for his resume to be out with a losing record. He may be unlucky with the players he had at his disposal but he was still given time to improve the team. A better start this season would have saved his job.

Perhaps he should serve as an assistant coach again so he could at least stay active while honing his skills. He still have a lot of years ahead of him.

Luke Walton is still young and indeed still has a lot of time to improve. His experience in both playing and coaching in the NBA would still be an edge for him to continue his coaching career.
Another offer for him in the next 3-5 years might be his last shot at his career. I mean he needs to improve otherwise It will be the end of the whole coaching stuff that he make.

I believe there's still going to have an offer for him in the future after this recent firing.

[hello_good_sir]

The man that made his name known when he took over Steve Kerr as interim coach of GSW was fired on his third season at SAC https://www.nba.com/news/report-sacramento-kings-fire-coach-luke-walton-after-6-11-start His replacement will probably have the same fate hehe. You cannot really do much as a coach when your general manager sucks at picking the right players. I just found out that they had the chance to land Luka Doncic or Trae Young.

Walton's another coaching journey is over, this is not good for his career, and though he was not officially fired with the Lakers before but it still looks like he was fired since the Lakers aren't really doing well under him.

Lakers ‘Mutually’ Part Ways With Coach Luke Walton
This looks like you are asked to resign or you will get fired.

I never thought that Walton was a particularly good coach even in his Lakers days. he definitely did not maximize the potential of his players in any way, shape or form.

The Mavs vs. Clips game is now in Q3 and I think that Clippers look really good. I have them winning this so I do hope that they don't collapse like they did in Q4 like they did against New Orleans a few nights ago.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Lebron got ejected against the Pistons. It seems that he throw an elbow to Isiah Stewart.

And I thought that we are going to see another Malice in the Palace, Isiah Stewart was really furious and mad and wanted to go after Lebron. He has blood in his face, good thing though is that there are a lot of officials and was able to control the Pistons bench.

Lakers down now, 82-67. Stewart though might be suspended because of his act.

[Harkorede]

Anyone else watching Westbrook, AD and Lakers get schooled by a Detroit Pistons led by Jerami Grant ??!

I mean going into the game I wasn't expecting the Lakers to have much troubles winning and covering the ~8.5 Spread, but Grant had other plans, and It seem Lakers would be the one needing more than a terrific 4th Quarter to win here, let a lone cover the spread.

EDIT: Wow! And there you have it, a crazy 4th from the Lakers only down by one with well more than 5 mins on the clock, this could have easily been a win for  Pistons but they really can only have themselves to blame for having this slip through their fingers.

[Yaunfitda]

^^ It's over now, what a comeback win by the Lakers even without Lebron James.

AD and Westbrook and Carmelo really help them comeback from a 17 point lead if I'm not mistaken.

I thought that Detroit are going to take this win, specially after the brawl. Emotions running high that time in the 3rd quarter and Detroit was on a rampage.

However, the Lakers turn it around with a huge 37-17 advantage in the 4th quarter. And come up with a 5 point winning lead.