2024 NBA Season

[carlisle1]

Irving coming back even without getting vaccinated basically means he won. I do know that there are many players out and that is why they needed him, but get someone to sign a 10 day contract and still do not get Irving no matter what if you ask me.

I know this looks like I am being harsh on people who go against the rules but this is mainly about him not following the rules and still getting what he wants which means rules mean nothing. I mean if rules are not to be followed, then why are there even rules? There are some rules I do not agree with as well, there are many laws that I do not agree with as well but I have to follow them, if I am not as powerful as Irving then why am I forced to follow these rules while he gets an exception? That is the main thing, there are so many people who lost their jobs due to not getting vaccinated, but Irving still gets paid millions, it looks unfair.

following your side, after Irving, the chance that another player with a star mentality will follow this lead.

If Kyrie can do it, then why them can't? I see your point about rules and the majorities decide to follow that rule, not sure why NBA or the Nets

give that privilege to Kyrie to play even without following. Not an expert though, and I understand that there are things that both sides have to

considered.

[emrecemsan]

Irving coming back even without getting vaccinated basically means he won. I do know that there are many players out and that is why they needed him, but get someone to sign a 10 day contract and still do not get Irving no matter what if you ask me.

I know this looks like I am being harsh on people who go against the rules but this is mainly about him not following the rules and still getting what he wants which means rules mean nothing. I mean if rules are not to be followed, then why are there even rules? There are some rules I do not agree with as well, there are many laws that I do not agree with as well but I have to follow them, if I am not as powerful as Irving then why am I forced to follow these rules while he gets an exception? That is the main thing, there are so many people who lost their jobs due to not getting vaccinated, but Irving still gets paid millions, it looks unfair.

I totally agree with you. There are some rules and teams should be abiding by them. And NBA should always check whether they are doing it or not also. But it seems like nobody cares about Irving's coming back and starting to play without being vaccinated. This is really bad. Then, the rest of the teams will see the freedom to do the same. And this might end up with a terrible thing. Covid-19 might affect the players more seriously.

[Russlenat]

Irving coming back even without getting vaccinated basically means he won. I do know that there are many players out and that is why they needed him, but get someone to sign a 10 day contract and still do not get Irving no matter what if you ask me.

I know this looks like I am being harsh on people who go against the rules but this is mainly about him not following the rules and still getting what he wants which means rules mean nothing. I mean if rules are not to be followed, then why are there even rules? There are some rules I do not agree with as well, there are many laws that I do not agree with as well but I have to follow them, if I am not as powerful as Irving then why am I forced to follow these rules while he gets an exception? That is the main thing, there are so many people who lost their jobs due to not getting vaccinated, but Irving still gets paid millions, it looks unfair.

I totally agree with you. There are some rules and teams should be abiding by them. And NBA should always check whether they are doing it or not also. But it seems like nobody cares about Irving's coming back and starting to play without being vaccinated. This is really bad. Then, the rest of the teams will see the freedom to do the same. And this might end up with a terrible thing. Covid-19 might affect the players more seriously.

The NBA does not restrict a player to play even without getting vaccinated, it's just a local rule in New York, but you are right, we don't know what happen where Irving is suddenly being allowed to play, maybe there are some changes on that rules but the question is why it's not publicly announced.

[Kasabus]

There are only a few days left for Klay Thompson to be back at the team finally. He has been injured for a very long time period and this affected Warriors deeply too.

Looks like it does not affect them after all, if you look at the standing, they are rank at the number 1 and I guess they are the favorite to win in the WCF, so we can say they are still doing well even without him.

Maybe Curry still played insanely superb and carried his team most of the time. But they still felt Thompson's absence as all of the load has been on Curry's shoulders. Sometimes, players like Wiggins helped too but they were rare moments.

Of course, Thompson is a great shooter and he is very reliable, without him the Warriors chances in the NBA finals is not that high especially if they will play the Nets which has Durant, Irving, and Harden in the roster.

[rhomelmabini]

There are only a few days left for Klay Thompson to be back at the team finally. He has been injured for a very long time period and this affected Warriors deeply too. Maybe Curry still played insanely superb and carried his team most of the time. But they still felt Thompson's absence as all of the load has been on Curry's shoulders. Sometimes, players like Wiggins helped too but they were rare moments.

I think as it was the anticipated comeback hoping that Klay wouldn't disappointed us that he's at even on 80-90% form right now after that rehabilitation. I wonder if the chemistry was gone for both of them but I doubt if it has. Good thing that they started to heat without Klay maybe they'll be unstoppable now that he's been added to the lineup now.

[Maslate]

There are only a few days left for Klay Thompson to be back at the team finally. He has been injured for a very long time period and this affected Warriors deeply too. Maybe Curry still played insanely superb and carried his team most of the time. But they still felt Thompson's absence as all of the load has been on Curry's shoulders. Sometimes, players like Wiggins helped too but they were rare moments.

I think as it was the anticipated comeback hoping that Klay wouldn't disappointed us that he's at even on 80-90% form right now after that rehabilitation. I wonder if the chemistry was gone for both of them but I doubt if it has. Good thing that they started to heat without Klay maybe they'll be unstoppable now that he's been added to the lineup now.

The chemistry will stay as they have been practicing together, Klay and Curry are called splash brothers, without chemistry, they wouldn't play like a brother to each other. Just be optimistic that Thompson will provide some spark, but don't expect too much in the early stage. I'm excited on his first game and as announced it will be against the Cavaliers at their home court.

[coderben]

Hopefully, the Suns v Clippers game tonight can be enjoyable for all of us. Suns are the absolute favourite of this game to me. They are already one of the dominator teams of this season. They are very willing to win each one of their games. Their dedication carried them to being one of the top teams of the season once more. As Clippers don't have good days lately, Suns should be able to benefit from this and defeat them. It is a pleasure for me to watch Suns like it was in the previous season too.

[harizen]

Then, the rest of the teams will see the freedom to do the same. And this might end up with a terrible thing. Covid-19 might affect the players more seriously.

I doubt the majority of players will follow. If that's the case then it should happen long ago now when Irving's drama started. Even before the current NBA season commence, it was stated that 85-90% of players are already vaccinated. It means regardless of whether these players like to be vaccinated or not, they choose to get a shot to make everything fair and square. Irving also is not being paid during the times he is skipping games as per the report and I'm sure most players won't like that consequence.

New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, and Golden State Warriors are the local states that require a vaccinated person to be eligible to play any sports.

Brooklyn Nets will return home on their next game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Let's see if Irving will be allowed to play on that game.

[goinmerry]

I think as it was the anticipated comeback hoping that Klay wouldn't disappointed us that he's at even on 80-90% form right now after that rehabilitation. I wonder if the chemistry was gone for both of them but I doubt if it has. Good thing that they started to heat without Klay maybe they'll be unstoppable now that he's been added to the lineup now.

Regardless of the chemistry is still there or not, it can be worked out easily due to the fact that Klay already knows the drill with the Warriors system. He is also joining practice sessions with the team as a good start to work with new guys on their team.

Actually, the Warriors can still keep him out of the court as the team is currently doing good. But there's a written term that if the player is cleared to play and everything is totally fine, they should play.

[wheelz1200]

I know it's only one game but it's a big game for the Knicks.  Facing the Celtics both sitting at 18-20 in a divisional game.  Knicks have to start winning these games if they want to start moving up in the standings.  Also a home game which they haven't played all that well at.  I hope thibs throws the kitchen sink at them this game.  Just can't let jaylen brown go off on the Knicks, he usually kills them.

[chaser15]

There are only a few days left for Klay Thompson to be back at the team finally. He has been injured for a very long time period and this affected Warriors deeply too. Maybe Curry still played insanely superb and carried his team most of the time. But they still felt Thompson's absence as all of the load has been on Curry's shoulders. Sometimes, players like Wiggins helped too but they were rare moments.

I think as it was the anticipated comeback hoping that Klay wouldn't disappointed us that he's at even on 80-90% form right now after that rehabilitation. I wonder if the chemistry was gone for both of them but I doubt if it has. Good thing that they started to heat without Klay maybe they'll be unstoppable now that he's been added to the lineup now.

The chemistry will stay as they have been practicing together, Klay and Curry are called splash brothers, without chemistry, they wouldn't play like a brother to each other. Just be optimistic that Thompson will provide some spark, but don't expect too much in the early stage. I'm excited on his first game and as announced it will be against the Cavaliers at their home court.

You are correct. I also don't expect too much for Klay in the early games since it's a different environment playing in a real game compare to practice games. I don't really look at chemistry will be a problem as Klay already knows his teammates.

In the long run, Klay will soon catch up with his usual form. Just watching his videos, his shooting form is totally crazy. In one of his recent videos, he drained 22 3-point shots consecutively and smoothly.

Is this guy really coming from being injured? lol.

[Yogee]

Two underhanded teams will face off later. Liliard is out for abdominal injury while Butler ruled out for ankle injury. These are the types of games that's really unpredictable but I'm still betting on Heat to win. It's too risky to bet on handicap.

If I were you I would have gone with the Heat too (I actually a bet on them.

Congrats on your winnings as well then. The game was closer than I had anticipated but they still managed to hold on in the fourth despite the early ejection of Lowry.

With Jimmy Butler out, I still believe the Heat have number of players the really can count on.

Yes this Heat team is pretty deep. You never know who else is going to step up and start dropping bombs hehe. Great game for Max Strus.

[wheelz1200]

Don't know if anyone watched but that knicks game was the game of the week.  Knicks down 19 at half.  Fought all the way back with Fournier going 10-14 from 3.  Tatum hit a monster 2 with 1.5 seconds left to tie the game back up for the celts, then rj Barrett drops a fade away 30 foot bank 3 to win the game at the buzzer.  Felt like a playoff atmosphere.  Both teams deserved to win tonight. 

[Questat]

Don't know if anyone watched but that knicks game was the game of the week.  Knicks down 19 at half.  Fought all the way back with Fournier going 10-14 from 3.  Tatum hit a monster 2 with 1.5 seconds left to tie the game back up for the celts, then rj Barrett drops a fade away 30 foot bank 3 to win the game at the buzzer.  Felt like a playoff atmosphere.  Both teams deserved to win tonight. 

I was not able to watch the game but with what you said, I guess I'm gonna watch the highlights now. Knicks are great if they play like a team and they need to play the same when in Playoffs and not heavily rely on Randle. I like how the distribution of scores so far, Randle is only 8/20, which means he is not forcing shots and he is also effective in the rebounding department with 8 ( 2 from OR).

[dwyane36]

Don't know if anyone watched but that knicks game was the game of the week.  Knicks down 19 at half.  Fought all the way back with Fournier going 10-14 from 3.  Tatum hit a monster 2 with 1.5 seconds left to tie the game back up for the celts, then rj Barrett drops a fade away 30 foot bank 3 to win the game at the buzzer.  Felt like a playoff atmosphere.  Both teams deserved to win tonight. 

Yeah, it was a close game in MSG. Maybe I'm wrong, but it looks like Fournier showed the best performance of his career. As for Barrett, it's worth noting he didn't have a good field goal percentage throughout the game, but his game-winning shot in the last seconds was incredible. I'd say it's one of the most epic buzzer-beaters I've ever seen.

[danherbias07]

Chris Paul with his first triple-double of the season. Wow! That's a point guard, a pure one. He facilitates for the whole team and we are used to just seeing him with double-doubles but not today. 14 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists, and he is 36 years old.  He lead the Suns to gain the win from the Clippers who had been fighting back until the fourth quarter. Now, they are on the top seed of the West with 30 wins after GSW was defeated with their stars benched.

[timerland]

Chris Paul with his first triple-double of the season. Wow! That's a point guard, a pure one. He facilitates for the whole team and we are used to just seeing him with double-doubles but not today. 14 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists, and he is 36 years old.  He lead the Suns to gain the win from the Clippers who had been fighting back until the fourth quarter. Now, they are on the top seed of the West with 30 wins after GSW was defeated with their stars benched.

Clippers just can't get over the suns.

CP3 seems to have a personal vendetta against these Clips, damn. Seems like whenever he plays them he goes off.

In regards to Kawhi, he seems to be coming back this season potentially with rehab ahead of schedule. I would love to see him out and about once again, and the Clips could potentially move to the WCF once again.

[CLS63]

Golden State Warriors got their second consecutive loss in their game vs New Orleans Pelicans last night. It was a loss by 101-96 though. Even though they lost by a close gap, they really felt the absence of Curry in this game. He's got muscle injury and couldn't play. But I'm expecting him to play in the next one. And their next game is on January 10 which means we could see Thompson also in that game. If we see him, I'd probably not miss it.

[Dave1]

Golden State Warriors got their second consecutive loss in their game vs New Orleans Pelicans last night. It was a loss by 101-96 though. Even though they lost by a close gap, they really felt the absence of Curry in this game. He's got muscle injury and couldn't play. But I'm expecting him to play in the next one. And their next game is on January 10 which means we could see Thompson also in that game. If we see him, I'd probably not miss it.

Yeah, majority of the bettors still expects the Warriors to win despite Curry's absence. As we all know there are a lot of players that can step up like Poole and Wiggins and GP and Lee. But it was just a off-night for them as it seems they can't get anything in rhythm and they play bad defense too. Anyhow, they are still in the top and then we will see Thompson and that it what we are anticipating as we wanted to see Klay again in the court.

[Baofeng]

Golden State Warriors got their second consecutive loss in their game vs New Orleans Pelicans last night. It was a loss by 101-96 though. Even though they lost by a close gap, they really felt the absence of Curry in this game. He's got muscle injury and couldn't play. But I'm expecting him to play in the next one. And their next game is on January 10 which means we could see Thompson also in that game. If we see him, I'd probably not miss it.

Yeah, majority of the bettors still expects the Warriors to win despite Curry's absence. As we all know there are a lot of players that can step up like Poole and Wiggins and GP and Lee. But it was just a off-night for them as it seems they can't get anything in rhythm and they play bad defense too. Anyhow, they are still in the top and then we will see Thompson and that it what we are anticipating as we wanted to see Klay again in the court.

And that's what really happened in the game, the Warriors make it close, but it seems that there are no sparks amongst them in this game. So as hard as they try to make a comeback and take the lead, the Pelicans didn't allow it with good defense. They are behind the Suns in the Western conference with that lost, and has a two losing streak, very uncharacteristic of the Warriors.