2025 NBA Season

[YuginKadoya]

I think there are NBA players who are undrafted but made their way to the NBA, and they even get popular.

Some of the players I know are Luka Doncic and Jeremy Lin, they made their name and now actively Luka already has superstar status.
Therefore Kai Sotto should not loss his hope, the time will come for him as long as he continue to pursue his dreams.

Well, you are right matey, he has a lot of opportunity along the way and he got time to redevelop himself on what skills he still lacks, and right now he will not play in the 2022 NBA summer league because he is committed to playing for the Gilas Pilipinas national basketball team and he is going to represent his country, he surely admits that he let down the NBA Summer League and doesn't want the 2nd-way contract to enter the NBA, well I respect his decision and will wait on what can contribute to the National Team this coming June 30, against New Zealand

Kyrie Irving as it appears is looking to find a new home while Kevin Durant is trying to do the same but has 4 years left in his contract. Irving could opt in for a trade, Opt out and sign as a free agent, a sign in trade. I don't think Irving is going to stay for another season. Durant would like a move as well but its much trickier for him.

I really think Kevin Durant has a plan here, a desperate move if you would ask me, he would surely want to leave the Brooklyn Nets as well, so the Brooklyn Nets are in a dire situation right now, while Kevin Durant has tweeted congratulations to the dubs and Steph, and he surely is waiting for the parade on Market St. and he is dead since 2016, have gained so much attention right now and a reference that he wants to go back on the Warriors team, but I think this is all busted, and Draymond Green doesn't like what he is saying, fire back at Durant on his Podcast, surely I think the newly Drafted for the Golden State Warriors Patrick Baldwin Jr.  is playing the same way as Kevin Durant, not as slick as Durant but there is still room for improvement so I guess the Warriors doesn't need him anymore,

[Reid]

I believe this year's draft will not bring in any superstars at all. I watched the "highlights" of the top 10, maybe someone out of top 10 could shock the world, but I watched top 10 only, and I can tell you that nothing really stood out for me.

These are highlights, so it supposed to be the videos that shows the best moves by those players, show their strengths, you do not see them missing 5 times in a row there, you see their dunks, their great shots, their blocks etc etc. And even with that, I didn't see any player that looked like it would be great. There is a tiny chance that rockets may have found a guy with jabari smith, but that is not because he looked special, it's because he fits their current core, nothing more.

Let's give them a chance. They are young, they are athletic and if they keep that up they will build more skills in NBA. Coaching here is different, training is way above since all of the trainers are being paid well unlike when they are in college. That is mostly raw skills that is not polished yet.
We cannot rely on just mere highlights yet because they will be doing more before the season starts and they will gain experience as time flies by.
Look at Ja Morant, all eyes were on Zion back then but now he is near the prime of his career at just a short span of time.

[Baofeng]

I think there are NBA players who are undrafted but made their way to the NBA, and they even get popular.

Some of the players I know are Luka Doncic and Jeremy Lin, they made their name and now actively Luka already has superstar status.
Therefore Kai Sotto should not loss his hope, the time will come for him as long as he continue to pursue his dreams.

Well, you are right matey, he has a lot of opportunity along the way and he got time to redevelop himself on what skills he still lacks, and right now he will not play in the 2022 NBA summer league because he is committed to playing for the Gilas Pilipinas national basketball team and he is going to represent his country, he surely admits that he let down the NBA Summer League and doesn't want the 2nd-way contract to enter the NBA, well I respect his decision and will wait on what can contribute to the National Team this coming June 30, against New Zealand

I agree, and I think we all know that he has the talent to be in the NBA, just needed some polishing and you can get that by playing international or in a league like New Zealand wherein he really shine.

Brooklyn Nets don't just have to think about Kyrie Irving.

There's another DIVA there that is always in a dramatic scene too like Irving and that's Ben Simmons.

That's the correct term, he is a Diva who think he is above the NBA will all his odd moves. But more or less we might see him in another uniform, Nets is done with him. But they will still have another in them with Ben Simmons, it's going to be a make or break for him next year playing along KD.

[Yaunfitda]

I believe this year's draft will not bring in any superstars at all. I watched the "highlights" of the top 10, maybe someone out of top 10 could shock the world, but I watched top 10 only, and I can tell you that nothing really stood out for me.

These are highlights, so it supposed to be the videos that shows the best moves by those players, show their strengths, you do not see them missing 5 times in a row there, you see their dunks, their great shots, their blocks etc etc. And even with that, I didn't see any player that looked like it would be great. There is a tiny chance that rockets may have found a guy with jabari smith, but that is not because he looked special, it's because he fits their current core, nothing more.

Let's give them a chance. They are young, they are athletic and if they keep that up they will build more skills in NBA. Coaching here is different, training is way above since all of the trainers are being paid well unlike when they are in college. That is mostly raw skills that is not polished yet.
We cannot rely on just mere highlights yet because they will be doing more before the season starts and they will gain experience as time flies by.
Look at Ja Morant, all eyes were on Zion back then but now he is near the prime of his career at just a short span of time.

Yes, too early to judge as we haven't even see them playing their first NBA games. Of course the hype will be their, specially the top tier drafts and there could be pressures for them to perform in relation to their draft pick. They don't want to be a bust as what we have seen in every batch.. Let's wait for this young players, Scottie Barnes named was not even in the top of the list early, and yet he won the Rookie of the Year in very closed votes. So there could be surprises.

[Hypnosis00]

That's the correct term, he is a Diva who think he is above the NBA will all his odd moves. But more or less we might see him in another uniform, Nets is done with him. But they will still have another in them with Ben Simmons, it's going to be a make or break for him next year playing along KD.

Ben Simmons will have a fresh season with the Brooklyn Nets, hopefully, he will be able to help on the defensive side as they really need that. His shooting has to improve as well especially from the free-throw line because that is his weakness and any opponent would use that to beat his team.

[LogitechMouse]

That's the correct term, he is a Diva who think he is above the NBA will all his odd moves. But more or less we might see him in another uniform, Nets is done with him. But they will still have another in them with Ben Simmons, it's going to be a make or break for him next year playing along KD.

Ben Simmons will have a fresh season with the Brooklyn Nets, hopefully, he will be able to help on the defensive side as they really need that. His shooting has to improve as well especially from the free-throw line because that is his weakness and any opponent would use that to beat his team.

Let's just hope for the best for him. I just hope that he will play next season alongside KD (if he will not get traded) and Irving (if he will choose to stay with the Nets which I think has a low chance to happen).

On the other hand, I don't want to expect too much from him. He played like an amateur against the Hawks 2 seasons ago and too afraid to shoot and last season, he caused too much drama as well to the point that he didn't play the whole season because of injuries. I will not be surprised if he will play like an all-star because he played like that in the past already.

[btc_angela]

That's the correct term, he is a Diva who think he is above the NBA will all his odd moves. But more or less we might see him in another uniform, Nets is done with him. But they will still have another in them with Ben Simmons, it's going to be a make or break for him next year playing along KD.

Ben Simmons will have a fresh season with the Brooklyn Nets, hopefully, he will be able to help on the defensive side as they really need that. His shooting has to improve as well especially from the free-throw line because that is his weakness and any opponent would use that to beat his team.

Not just in defense, but the Nets will have to look at the overall mentally of Simmons. We all know what he have been with the Sixers and can he have the confident to shoot those FT again?

That's is the big question, no need to ask him to play defense, it should be the his mindset, f he overcome it or will it haunt him and flashbacks of those missed FT the previous year that he lost his faith in making those shots.

[Japinat]

That's the correct term, he is a Diva who think he is above the NBA will all his odd moves. But more or less we might see him in another uniform, Nets is done with him. But they will still have another in them with Ben Simmons, it's going to be a make or break for him next year playing along KD.

Ben Simmons will have a fresh season with the Brooklyn Nets, hopefully, he will be able to help on the defensive side as they really need that. His shooting has to improve as well especially from the free-throw line because that is his weakness and any opponent would use that to beat his team.

Not just in defense, but the Nets will have to look at the overall mentally of Simmons. We all know what he have been with the Sixers and can he have the confident to shoot those FT again?

That's is the big question, no need to ask him to play defense, it should be the his mindset, f he overcome it or will it haunt him and flashbacks of those missed FT the previous year that he lost his faith in making those shots.

He has to move on from that, he is now in a new team and has been given an opportunity to prove himself, then he should focus on winning. Every player has a weakness but it should be the coaching staff's job to manage him and put him at the right time, if he is not good in clutch time, then taking him out is the best strategy because he can contribute in the 1st to 3rd quarter, so he is still a valuable player.

[YuginKadoya]

I agree, and I think we all know that he has the talent to be in the NBA, just needed some polishing and you can get that by playing international or in a league like New Zealand wherein he really shine.

Yup! even though I am sad about him not getting drafted I think there is a right time for him to shine and not forcing him to get in the NBA prematurely is a good move aswell, I think it will benefit his career, in having the patient and determination I think he will be a big asset in the NBA someday and right now he is a well known individual and because of this he is surely exposed to some team that he has the talent that they need,

Yes, too early to judge as we haven't even see them playing their first NBA games. Of course the hype will be their, specially the top tier drafts and there could be pressures for them to perform in relation to their draft pick. They don't want to be a bust as what we have seen in every batch.. Let's wait for this young players, Scottie Barnes named was not even in the top of the list early, and yet he won the Rookie of the Year in very closed votes. So there could be surprises.

Well, a lot is expecting so much for the newcomers on the newly drafted players, I think they will still going to build that chemistry inside the team, and not only physically but mentally as well, but right now they are the new rookies this season, and by their performance on the upcoming season we can surely see their potential if they can become a superstar or still going to be a bench warmer of the team, which is most players will likely to be on the 1st season,

He has to move on from that, he is now in a new team and has been given an opportunity to prove himself, then he should focus on winning. Every player has a weakness but it should be the coaching staff's job to manage him and put him at the right time, if he is not good in clutch time, then taking him out is the best strategy because he can contribute in the 1st to 3rd quarter, so he is still a valuable player.

Any player can become a worthy addition to a team, but there are some that don't really fit well, and I think this is because there are players that can't really build chemistry with other players and this is a very crucial thing when a team has acquired a player that can not build chemistry at all or if a player won't know what is his role to the team, I think that is a big gamble and people behind finding players that the teams really needed is a crucial thing aswell but let's just wait if he's going to fit in very well in the next season,

[lulumiya]

I'm going to be curious about what Brooklyn Nets are going to do next season. Their new transfers like Seth Curry and Ben Simmons will need to perform decently to help the team become successful. Seth Curry had a decent season right after coming here actually. He didn't have much problem with adaptation to the team. We didn't see Ben Simmons performing like that because of his lasting injury. Seth Curry also seem to be injured now  and I hope we can see both of these players getting ready to play as quick as possible.

[carlisle1]

That's the correct term, he is a Diva who think he is above the NBA will all his odd moves. But more or less we might see him in another uniform, Nets is done with him. But they will still have another in them with Ben Simmons, it's going to be a make or break for him next year playing along KD.

Ben Simmons will have a fresh season with the Brooklyn Nets, hopefully, he will be able to help on the defensive side as they really need that. His shooting has to improve as well especially from the free-throw line because that is his weakness and any opponent would use that to beat his team.

Not just in defense, but the Nets will have to look at the overall mentally of Simmons. We all know what he have been with the Sixers and can he have the confident to shoot those FT again?

That's is the big question, no need to ask him to play defense, it should be the his mindset, f he overcome it or will it haunt him and flashbacks of those missed FT the previous year that he lost his faith in making those shots.

One season might be enough to forget all those boo's though we can't tell how ready Simmons coming this new season,

playing alongside with KD might be a pressure to him. There are lots of expectations knowing that he also has that capabilities

to help the Nets, not to overthink, but the chance of making a good chemistry is possible since Simmons is not a scorer and more

on the defensive orchestrators, while KD, on the other hand, is good at making his shots.

[Dart18]

One season might be enough to forget all those boo's though we can't tell how ready Simmons coming this new season,

playing alongside with KD might be a pressure to him. There are lots of expectations knowing that he also has that capabilities

to help the Nets, not to overthink, but the chance of making a good chemistry is possible since Simmons is not a scorer and more

on the defensive orchestrators, while KD, on the other hand, is good at making his shots.

He was able to play last playoffs but he didn't. To me, that's the kind of a disrespectful move from what we thought could top this league.
I don't hate him, but there's too much drama when he was around 76ers and now in Brooklyn he already did it just after signing up. Add one more guy with so much drama in his career, Kyrie Irving, that will be a hell of a load for KD to cover.
This guys don't really play ball, they are Hollywood unlike KD who gives a damn about the game and for a championship.
Soon the Nets will realize it as they will not get far as the semis because of this players. I'll keep KD, no doubt about that.

[dwyane36]

I'm going to be curious about what Brooklyn Nets are going to do next season. Their new transfers like Seth Curry and Ben Simmons will need to perform decently to help the team become successful. Seth Curry had a decent season right after coming here actually. He didn't have much problem with adaptation to the team. We didn't see Ben Simmons performing like that because of his lasting injury. Seth Curry also seem to be injured now  and I hope we can see both of these players getting ready to play as quick as possible.

The Nets made the right decision by signing Seth Curry. This guy is progressing well and improving his skills, given that the last season was the best in his career. However, there is a little problem because he is still in his older brother's shadow, and I think a lot of people expect something more from him. As for Simmons, I wouldn't expect anything from him. Honestly, I'm disappointed in Simmons as a player, and I wouldn't be surprised if he completely ruined his career because of his short-sighted actions.

[emrecemsan]

Ben Simmons hasn't been playing any official game for a whole year now. I have big doubts about him when he recovers from his injury in the summer. It is hard to rely on a player who didn't play for a very long time. He was doing great before experiencing this. I think Brooklyn Nets didn't do the right thing by signing him already now. I would like to turn out to be wrong but we will see. I believe the Seth Curry transfer is really good and I liked him so far. Nets need a solid game as a team to do something next season.

[danherbias07]

Have you guys watched "Hustle" Adam Sandler's movie?
It's fun. Somehow I have seen how hard it is to be an NBA player if you came from the slums.
Juancho Hernangomez sure did great on this film and so does the other NBA players who participated. It's a story of a scout whose real aim is to be a coach someday and build up a player whom he scouted from Spain.
I just finished watching it and it will make you appreciate the job of a scout and the hard work of players when it's NBA mode. It's not a joke, and these drafted players will go the same path if they really love the game.

[stadus]

Brooklyn Nets don't just have to think about Kyrie Irving.

There's another DIVA there that is always in a dramatic scene too like Irving and that's Ben Simmons.

They should find a way to utilize this player next season and not just allow him to just sit whenever he wants. Ben Simmons didn't play yet for the Nets after the trade and even don't have an ass to play in front of the Sixers crowd. Nets should do something about their DIVAS and try to surround their main guy, Kevin Durant, with good role players.

Seems Kyrie will be in a different jersey next season that's why Simmons should now back to his usual.

Seems like it, maybe Irving can be seen wearing the yellow-purple jersey with LeBron James. I don't know about Uncle Drew anymore, he's really over his head already and his presence will be just a liability to whichever team he goes into instead of being an asset. Yes he's skillful and talented enough but the fact that he's selfish enough to turn back on his team mates was a clear reason that Irving is not good for any team, that's also why the Brooklyn Nets won't give him max deal.

[freedomgo]

I believe this year's draft will not bring in any superstars at all. I watched the "highlights" of the top 10, maybe someone out of top 10 could shock the world, but I watched top 10 only, and I can tell you that nothing really stood out for me.

These are highlights, so it supposed to be the videos that shows the best moves by those players, show their strengths, you do not see them missing 5 times in a row there, you see their dunks, their great shots, their blocks etc etc. And even with that, I didn't see any player that looked like it would be great. There is a tiny chance that rockets may have found a guy with jabari smith, but that is not because he looked special, it's because he fits their current core, nothing more.

Let's give them a chance. They are young, they are athletic and if they keep that up they will build more skills in NBA. Coaching here is different, training is way above since all of the trainers are being paid well unlike when they are in college. That is mostly raw skills that is not polished yet.
We cannot rely on just mere highlights yet because they will be doing more before the season starts and they will gain experience as time flies by.
Look at Ja Morant, all eyes were on Zion back then but now he is near the prime of his career at just a short span of time.

Yes, too early to judge as we haven't even see them playing their first NBA games. Of course the hype will be their, specially the top tier drafts and there could be pressures for them to perform in relation to their draft pick. They don't want to be a bust as what we have seen in every batch.. Let's wait for this young players, Scottie Barnes named was not even in the top of the list early, and yet he won the Rookie of the Year in very closed votes. So there could be surprises.

I definitely agree, it's way too premature to say that these new batch of drafted rookies won't be a superstar soon. We can't deny that there will be some bust and unsuccessful player on their batch but there will be always that certain rookie that will surpass our expectation, they just need some help and guidance to utilize their skills and hidden talent if there's something that the kid could bring to the league.

We have seen some rookies that we don't think that they can make it but they didn't gave up and did some consistencies every time they got a chance.

[livingfree]

I believe this year's draft will not bring in any superstars at all. I watched the "highlights" of the top 10, maybe someone out of top 10 could shock the world, but I watched top 10 only, and I can tell you that nothing really stood out for me.

These are highlights, so it supposed to be the videos that shows the best moves by those players, show their strengths, you do not see them missing 5 times in a row there, you see their dunks, their great shots, their blocks etc etc. And even with that, I didn't see any player that looked like it would be great. There is a tiny chance that rockets may have found a guy with jabari smith, but that is not because he looked special, it's because he fits their current core, nothing more.

We'll still have to see how they're going to do. The expectation for the first picks at top 5 to 10 have a great expectation from the fans but we'll still see it then.

Just like 2021 draft, the 2nd pick Jalen Green had made his name for the past season and I think we'll see some of the few from the top of the picks for this 2022 draft pick.

Still, we may see some free agents being signed by the teams that have not passed the draft.

[Pulsar77]

I like the way Golden State Warriors are developing themselves now. It is good to see them not being completely dependent on Curry anymore. I liked Jordan Poole a lot in this season. He took a big responsibility and carried the team in many games. He is very promising for the future now. I see that he is improving his performance day by day and Curry must have a big contribution to this too. Because he had really nice similarities to Curry in some games I watched. He can be a shooter that is hard to stop in the future.

[boyptc]

I like the way Golden State Warriors are developing themselves now. It is good to see them not being completely dependent on Curry anymore. I liked Jordan Poole a lot in this season. He took a big responsibility and carried the team in many games. He is very promising for the future now. I see that he is improving his performance day by day and Curry must have a big contribution to this too. Because he had really nice similarities to Curry in some games I watched. He can be a shooter that is hard to stop in the future.

Poole and Wiggins got more love for this past season.

We saw how they contributed to the team and it's not just all about Steph, Klay and Dray. Now with added players from the draft, they'll be developing other talents soon.

Well, fans are going to expect more from them and they can still get another ring for this upcoming season. Just like the old times, it's possible that they'll get a back to back again.