2025 NBA Season

[livingfree]

Rumors of Bradley Beal declining his $36.4 million Wizard's contract option. Money wise he should take the money but if he wants a real shot at the championships then he can reject it and look for better teams. But maybe another decent team will offer him a good amount of money for a longer.

I guess these keys players like him are starting to realize that it's not just all about the contract but also getting in a team that has a caliber to take the ring.

Hell yeah, this is a big money and it's already a good amount for the contract that he wants to sign. But I guess that offer will remain there until he finally accepts it or find a better deal from the other teams with good teammates.

[Jating]

Rumors of Bradley Beal declining his $36.4 million Wizard's contract option. Money wise he should take the money but if he wants a real shot at the championships then he can reject it and look for better teams. But maybe another decent team will offer him a good amount of money for a longer.

I guess these keys players like him are starting to realize that it's not just all about the contract but also getting in a team that has a caliber to take the ring.

Hell yeah, this is a big money and it's already a good amount for the contract that he wants to sign. But I guess that offer will remain there until he finally accepts it or find a better deal from the other teams with good teammates.

Right and Beal going to play with others to build a 'super team' (although not a sure recipe to become a champion). He need help in Washington though, I think him and Westbrook that time looks solid as they went to the playoffs, but we already know what happened next. And so you can't blame him if he doesn't want to play again with Washington because of the players surrounding him.

[Dave1]

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as well as Kyrie already played with Lebron in Cleveland and they get along.

Did they not split because Kyrie was unhappy being with Lebron after they lost the championship? Sure they patched up their relationship off the court but that doesn't really mean they can play together again and do well. Kyrie will probably the dominant Alpha on that Lakers team if the trade happens and I'm not sure if an aging Lebron would be happy about that.

Kyrie left because he wants to be the main man on the Cavs team, he went to Boston thinking he could be the main man over there, but no, Brown and Tatum has already been 2 of the best Boston by the time. Kyrie had an attitude problem, If he have overcome that character and became matured enough to win another ring, I guess LeBron and him could get along well again just like how they bear the 73-9 GSW.

I think Kyrie in Boston boils down to respect, he didn't get that because of his attitude, I remember him shouting with Smart or even Brown because of some plays, and he was very frustrated. And that's why the Celtics management decided to trade him and it was a good idea.

And, it does really make sense if the Lakers would trader Davis coz he is most likely to get injured again and miss more than half of the season. worse the whole season.

I think Davis is still good to be a Lakers with Lebron, but yes, one thing against Davis is that he is prone to injury and that is something that the Lakers will have to think. It should be a good trade if they are willing to let go of Davis.

Kyrie comes off to me as a very selfish person. The Nets likely would have had a better seed in the playoffs and more wins in the regular season had Kyrie not been a bitch and got vaccinated. He missed half the damn season being selfish. We won't hear the Durant wants him traded, but i'll bet he has voiced his opinion behind closed doors.

Basketball is a TEAM sport, not an individual sport. These guys are paid literally MILLIONS of dollars. Get the damn vaccine and help your team out. Kyrie doesn't think like that.

True, and it has proven already that there is no "I" in "TEAM". And with the last couple of years showing, Kyrie has a big ego and a very selfish person. I think doesn't want to criticize Kyrie at this point. But sooner or later we will see and hear what he feels about the situation. It's not on Durant because the Warriors have won without him. So it's time for him to show that he can win without Curry and Thompson and Draymond.

[TravelMug]

Some major moves, Portland acquire Grant from the Pistons.

The Portland Trail Blazers are acquiring Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant for a protected 2025 first-round pick and additional draft assets, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34132481/detroit-pistons-trading-forward-jerami-grant-portland-trail-blazers-2025-1st-round-pick-sources-say

I think it's a win win for both teams, Blazers are on a rebuilding phase and need someone like Grant to help Dame next season.

While Grant was not given enough time when he was in Detroit because they have been laden with players like him at the same spot.

[LogitechMouse]

Some major moves, Portland acquire Grant from the Pistons.

The Portland Trail Blazers are acquiring Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant for a protected 2025 first-round pick and additional draft assets, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34132481/detroit-pistons-trading-forward-jerami-grant-portland-trail-blazers-2025-1st-round-pick-sources-say

I think it's a win win for both teams, Blazers are on a rebuilding phase and need someone like Grant to help Dame next season.

While Grant was not given enough time when he was in Detroit because they have been laden with players like him at the same spot.

I still can't forget his contributions when he was still in the Denver Nuggets last bubble. He is like the 3rd option of the team at that time when it comes to defense.
It's a bit unfortunate that we didn't see him play that much when he was still in Detroit.

Now seeing the current roster of Portland, it looks like he will be given more time there. Lillard now has a partner at least offensively though Grant isn't the same as McCollum who is very good offensively. Let's see but the Blazers won this trade I think.

[danherbias07]

Some major moves, Portland acquire Grant from the Pistons.

The Portland Trail Blazers are acquiring Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant for a protected 2025 first-round pick and additional draft assets, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34132481/detroit-pistons-trading-forward-jerami-grant-portland-trail-blazers-2025-1st-round-pick-sources-say

I think it's a win win for both teams, Blazers are on a rebuilding phase and need someone like Grant to help Dame next season.

While Grant was not given enough time when he was in Detroit because they have been laden with players like him at the same spot.

This is a big one as Jerami Grant is one of the players that I think has a vast future in the league. It will be a great help for Dame indeed, now he has a big man who can play mid-range and dominate the paint, a veteran with Joe Ingles, and another big man with Nurkic.
I think what lacks is one more wingman who can make outside shots or a better bench.
A part of the link you shared is also important.

Grant, 28, is eligible to sign a four-year, $112 million extension beginning in December. He's entering the final year of his contract.

[YuginKadoya]

After the NBA finals and what the Golden State Warriors have done, I think many teams are now looking forward to the 2022 NBA draft and trade, right now I believe it is rumored that the Atlanta Hawks were trading Clint Capela, John Collins, and Kevin Huerter to Utah Jazz No. 16 Rudy Gobert, I think that Gobert will surely add to the Hawks defense along with De'Andre Hunter,  Bogdan Bogdanovic, and Onyeka Okongwu, and an upgrade to the offensive aswell that is if Utah Jazz will not pressure the Atlanta Hawks in allowing them to have Gobert without picking any of Bogdanovic, or Hunter,

The Brooklyn Nets will trade Kyrie Irving to the LA Clippers for Robert Covington, Norman Powell, and Ivica Zubac I think this trade is the most out-of-pocket for a team to be doing we all know how good Kyrie Irving is, and to trade him for three players I think the Brooklyn Nets is just making money out of him,

[xzone]

Rumors of Bradley Beal declining his $36.4 million Wizard's contract option. Money wise he should take the money but if he wants a real shot at the championships then he can reject it and look for better teams. But maybe another decent team will offer him a good amount of money for a longer.

I guess these keys players like him are starting to realize that it's not just all about the contract but also getting in a team that has a caliber to take the ring.

Hell yeah, this is a big money and it's already a good amount for the contract that he wants to sign. But I guess that offer will remain there until he finally accepts it or find a better deal from the other teams with good teammates.

We all know that a player who wants to win a ring does not have much chance in a team like the Washington Wizards. Bradley Beal is a good basketball player, but $36 million is a lot of money. In this case, it will not be easy to make a decision.
I hope he goes to a team he can be happy with and has a better year ahead. He is now a basketball player approaching the age of 30

[Questat]

Rumors of Bradley Beal declining his $36.4 million Wizard's contract option. Money wise he should take the money but if he wants a real shot at the championships then he can reject it and look for better teams. But maybe another decent team will offer him a good amount of money for a longer.

I guess these keys players like him are starting to realize that it's not just all about the contract but also getting in a team that has a caliber to take the ring.

Hell yeah, this is a big money and it's already a good amount for the contract that he wants to sign. But I guess that offer will remain there until he finally accepts it or find a better deal from the other teams with good teammates.

We all know that a player who wants to win a ring does not have much chance in a team like the Washington Wizards. Bradley Beal is a good basketball player, but $36 million is a lot of money. In this case, it will not be easy to make a decision.
I hope he goes to a team he can be happy with and has a better year ahead. He is now a basketball player approaching the age of 30

He knows what he is doing, if he wants to win a championship, then he should look for another team to play. Wizards is not a championship team, ye, he will earn a decent amount but staying in a team that has no chance to win a championship maybe something Beal does not want to do.

Playing with a legit superstars, that's probably what he is looking for, so if Lakers will acquire him, they need to let Westbrook go.

[Kelvinid]

Rumors of Bradley Beal declining his $36.4 million Wizard's contract option. Money wise he should take the money but if he wants a real shot at the championships then he can reject it and look for better teams. But maybe another decent team will offer him a good amount of money for a longer.

I guess these keys players like him are starting to realize that it's not just all about the contract but also getting in a team that has a caliber to take the ring.

Hell yeah, this is a big money and it's already a good amount for the contract that he wants to sign. But I guess that offer will remain there until he finally accepts it or find a better deal from the other teams with good teammates.

We all know that a player who wants to win a ring does not have much chance in a team like the Washington Wizards. Bradley Beal is a good basketball player, but $36 million is a lot of money. In this case, it will not be easy to make a decision.
I hope he goes to a team he can be happy with and has a better year ahead. He is now a basketball player approaching the age of 30

He knows what he is doing, if he wants to win a championship, then he should look for another team to play. Wizards is not a championship team, ye, he will earn a decent amount but staying in a team that has no chance to win a championship maybe something Beal does not want to do.

Playing with a legit superstars, that's probably what he is looking for, so if Lakers will acquire him, they need to let Westbrook go.

Westbrook or Davis, but Westbrook will likely be traded because he is the most inconsistent in the team.

His stats have really dropped when he was with the Lakers compared to his past teams, Lakers is probably the worst team he played with.
https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/westbru01.html

While if you compared to Bradley Beal (https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/bealbr01.html), his stats has also dropped but still better than Westbrook.

[carlisle1]

Rumors of Bradley Beal declining his $36.4 million Wizard's contract option. Money wise he should take the money but if he wants a real shot at the championships then he can reject it and look for better teams. But maybe another decent team will offer him a good amount of money for a longer.

I guess these keys players like him are starting to realize that it's not just all about the contract but also getting in a team that has a caliber to take the ring.

Hell yeah, this is a big money and it's already a good amount for the contract that he wants to sign. But I guess that offer will remain there until he finally accepts it or find a better deal from the other teams with good teammates.

We all know that a player who wants to win a ring does not have much chance in a team like the Washington Wizards. Bradley Beal is a good basketball player, but $36 million is a lot of money. In this case, it will not be easy to make a decision.
I hope he goes to a team he can be happy with and has a better year ahead. He is now a basketball player approaching the age of 30

He knows what he is doing, if he wants to win a championship, then he should look for another team to play. Wizards is not a championship team, ye, he will earn a decent amount but staying in a team that has no chance to win a championship maybe something Beal does not want to do.

Playing with a legit superstars, that's probably what he is looking for, so if Lakers will acquire him, they need to let Westbrook go.

Another Superstar inside Lakers, even after they will let Westbrook go, there's no assurance that Beal will be a good reinforcement for them,

Star-studded line up in terms of papers, but when they are already inside the court, there's no chemistry among them. They need players who can

help or surround LeBron with or without AD. Though we don't know if what can be the impact if Beal will be acquired, let's wait for more updates

regarding to this possible trade.

[Natalim]

Rumors of Bradley Beal declining his $36.4 million Wizard's contract option. Money wise he should take the money but if he wants a real shot at the championships then he can reject it and look for better teams. But maybe another decent team will offer him a good amount of money for a longer.

I guess these keys players like him are starting to realize that it's not just all about the contract but also getting in a team that has a caliber to take the ring.

Hell yeah, this is a big money and it's already a good amount for the contract that he wants to sign. But I guess that offer will remain there until he finally accepts it or find a better deal from the other teams with good teammates.

We all know that a player who wants to win a ring does not have much chance in a team like the Washington Wizards. Bradley Beal is a good basketball player, but $36 million is a lot of money. In this case, it will not be easy to make a decision.
I hope he goes to a team he can be happy with and has a better year ahead. He is now a basketball player approaching the age of 30

He knows what he is doing, if he wants to win a championship, then he should look for another team to play. Wizards is not a championship team, ye, he will earn a decent amount but staying in a team that has no chance to win a championship maybe something Beal does not want to do.

Playing with a legit superstars, that's probably what he is looking for, so if Lakers will acquire him, they need to let Westbrook go.

Another Superstar inside Lakers, even after they will let Westbrook go, there's no assurance that Beal will be a good reinforcement for them,

Star-studded line up in terms of papers, but when they are already inside the court, there's no chemistry among them. They need players who can

help or surround LeBron with or without AD. Though we don't know if what can be the impact if Beal will be acquired, let's wait for more updates

regarding to this possible trade.

I think they will improve because Beal does provide good offense compared to Westbrook. He attacks consistently on his outside shooting, unlike Westbrook. Lebron will still be the leader of the team, if Beal will play with Lebron effectively, then we might see good chemistry in the team that will be built.

Davis has to be healthy, he has been very fragile, he cannot afford to get injured again in the next season as for sure, the management will decide to trade him.

[Jating]

Some major moves, Portland acquire Grant from the Pistons.

The Portland Trail Blazers are acquiring Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant for a protected 2025 first-round pick and additional draft assets, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34132481/detroit-pistons-trading-forward-jerami-grant-portland-trail-blazers-2025-1st-round-pick-sources-say

I think it's a win win for both teams, Blazers are on a rebuilding phase and need someone like Grant to help Dame next season.

While Grant was not given enough time when he was in Detroit because they have been laden with players like him at the same spot.

I still can't forget his contributions when he was still in the Denver Nuggets last bubble. He is like the 3rd option of the team at that time when it comes to defense.
It's a bit unfortunate that we didn't see him play that much when he was still in Detroit.

Now seeing the current roster of Portland, it looks like he will be given more time there. Lillard now has a partner at least offensively though Grant isn't the same as McCollum who is very good offensively. Let's see but the Blazers won this trade I think.

Yeah, Grant is a good catch for Portland, maybe this is the last run that they have with Dame to make into the finals in the West but not sure if their current roster is enough.

They need another one or some role players that can fill the gap when the starters are resting. But there could be more players in the field that they can get before the start of the next season.

[Pamadar]

Some major moves, Portland acquire Grant from the Pistons.

The Portland Trail Blazers are acquiring Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant for a protected 2025 first-round pick and additional draft assets, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34132481/detroit-pistons-trading-forward-jerami-grant-portland-trail-blazers-2025-1st-round-pick-sources-say

I think it's a win win for both teams, Blazers are on a rebuilding phase and need someone like Grant to help Dame next season.

While Grant was not given enough time when he was in Detroit because they have been laden with players like him at the same spot.

I still can't forget his contributions when he was still in the Denver Nuggets last bubble. He is like the 3rd option of the team at that time when it comes to defense.
It's a bit unfortunate that we didn't see him play that much when he was still in Detroit.

Now seeing the current roster of Portland, it looks like he will be given more time there. Lillard now has a partner at least offensively though Grant isn't the same as McCollum who is very good offensively. Let's see but the Blazers won this trade I think.

Yeah, Grant is a good catch for Portland, maybe this is the last run that they have with Dame to make into the finals in the West but not sure if their current roster is enough.

They need another one or some role players that can fill the gap when the starters are resting. But there could be more players in the field that they can get before the start of the next season.

Blazers are trying to bring players that will help Dame after trading CJ,

Grant might be a good catch for them if he will contribute the way fans expect him wearing the Blazers uniform, it will
be a win if Grant fits with the way Dame plays the game and with how Blazer's coach design the system, looking to see
if how Dame will take care of his team after being separated with CJ, he's still the main alpha who will be leading the team
on their next quest chasing the title.

[Bttzed03]

~ The Brooklyn Nets will trade Kyrie Irving to the LA Clippers for Robert Covington, Norman Powell, and Ivica Zubac I think this trade is the most out-of-pocket for a team to be doing we all know how good Kyrie Irving is, and to trade him for three players I think the Brooklyn Nets is just making money out of him,

This move tells us that Clippers doesn't want a repeat of their last two season when their two key players (Kahwi & PG) struggled to stay healthy throughout the regular season and playoffs. The problem here is they are still going to struggle with the new team chemistry and their rotation. I think Covington, Powell, and Zubac have become an integral part of their system already and it will be tough to replace them. As of now, it's looking like a win for the Nets.

[Yaunfitda]

Some major moves, Portland acquire Grant from the Pistons.

The Portland Trail Blazers are acquiring Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant for a protected 2025 first-round pick and additional draft assets, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34132481/detroit-pistons-trading-forward-jerami-grant-portland-trail-blazers-2025-1st-round-pick-sources-say

I think it's a win win for both teams, Blazers are on a rebuilding phase and need someone like Grant to help Dame next season.

While Grant was not given enough time when he was in Detroit because they have been laden with players like him at the same spot.

I still can't forget his contributions when he was still in the Denver Nuggets last bubble. He is like the 3rd option of the team at that time when it comes to defense.
It's a bit unfortunate that we didn't see him play that much when he was still in Detroit.

Now seeing the current roster of Portland, it looks like he will be given more time there. Lillard now has a partner at least offensively though Grant isn't the same as McCollum who is very good offensively. Let's see but the Blazers won this trade I think.

Yeah, Grant is a good catch for Portland, maybe this is the last run that they have with Dame to make into the finals in the West but not sure if their current roster is enough.

They need another one or some role players that can fill the gap when the starters are resting. But there could be more players in the field that they can get before the start of the next season.

Blazers are trying to bring players that will help Dame after trading CJ,

Grant might be a good catch for them if he will contribute the way fans expect him wearing the Blazers uniform, it will
be a win if Grant fits with the way Dame plays the game and with how Blazer's coach design the system, looking to see
if how Dame will take care of his team after being separated with CJ, he's still the main alpha who will be leading the team
on their next quest chasing the title.

I don't think that Dame will adjust as far as his game style, he is the Alpha after all. So with or without CJ, he will score and probably will take the ball dominant. Maybe in the top 5 as far as ppg, but still will base on how him and Grant will blend. A lot has to be made on this team, and as @danherbias07, another wing man will not hurt them. If some good players are available, they should at least get one, not to replace CJ, but it will be good if that wingman can play defense too.

[Kasabus]

~ The Brooklyn Nets will trade Kyrie Irving to the LA Clippers for Robert Covington, Norman Powell, and Ivica Zubac I think this trade is the most out-of-pocket for a team to be doing we all know how good Kyrie Irving is, and to trade him for three players I think the Brooklyn Nets is just making money out of him,

This move tells us that Clippers doesn't want a repeat of their last two season when their two key players (Kahwi & PG) struggled to stay healthy throughout the regular season and playoffs. The problem here is they are still going to struggle with the new team chemistry and their rotation. I think Covington, Powell, and Zubac have become an integral part of their system already and it will be tough to replace them. As of now, it's looking like a win for the Nets.

Both teams are really adjusting because they have a bad season. Nets was eliminated in the first round, it's very evident their lack of defense, and now they are relying on Durant to be their main star while the Clippers are adding another star player for the big 3.

I think this will favor the Clippers because Durant is not really that healthy and if he gets injured, Nets will still struggle.

[LogitechMouse]

The Brooklyn Nets will trade Kyrie Irving to the LA Clippers for Robert Covington, Norman Powell, and Ivica Zubac I think this trade is the most out-of-pocket for a team to be doing we all know how good Kyrie Irving is, and to trade him for three players I think the Brooklyn Nets is just making money out of him,

Any source with this or this is just another rumor?
Anyway, I don't know if adding Kyrie to the team will benefit them because PG and Kawhi are enough already to carry the team. Let's also take note that RoCo and Zubac are good supporting cast, and Powell might be their 3rd option because of how good he played when he is still in Portland. Well, if this trade will happen then I just hope that Kyrie, PG and Kawhi will fit to each other because for me, I don't think that it will be a perfect fit. My 2 cents.

I think this will favor the Clippers because Durant is not really that healthy and if he gets injured, Nets will still struggle.

I saw a post on social media saying that if Kyrie will be traded, Durant might request for a trade. Furthermore, I don't know if this is true, but I don't think that Durant can carry the Nets on his own if Kyrie will be traded.

[Bttzed03]

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I think this will favor the Clippers because Durant is not really that healthy and if he gets injured, Nets will still struggle.

I'm not so sure about that. As I'm trying to point out earlier, the Clippers have already formed a decent team with those three players and they are only missing the return of their two stars. Kahwi will most likely return next season in better shape because he's taken his time to recover. He'll probably prefer to play under a team with established chemistry. I remember he said something about chemistry as one reason when they lost in his first season as a Clipper.

[btc_angela]

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I think this will favor the Clippers because Durant is not really that healthy and if he gets injured, Nets will still struggle.

I'm not so sure about that. As I'm trying to point out earlier, the Clippers have already formed a decent team with those three players and they are only missing the return of their two stars. Kahwi will most likely return next season in better shape because he's taken his time to recover. He'll probably prefer to play under a team with established chemistry. I remember he said something about chemistry as one reason when they lost in his first season as a Clipper.

Could be, as long as Kawhi and Paul George are healthy, they can trade. Jackson and Mann can stay. Zubac though looks very soft as a center for Clippers.

So let's see if they are willing for that kind of trade just to get Kyrie. It will be a gamble for them as Kyrie seems to bring some issues with him as he go with other teams. Clippers have a lot of thinking before they can pull that trade and I don't think that they can free some tax as well if ever they acquire Irving.