2024 NBA Season

[jakelyson]

It's clear that what Nets are looking for is salary fillers (players unimportant, just match the salary of Durant) along with overhaul of picks, if they can get like 3-4 good picks, then whoever else as a player comes along with that wouldn't be cared.

I doubt that is all they want for Durant. The way they are fleecing the NBA right now, they want to maximize the value they can get from him. Sure they want as many picks they can get because they don't have any picks anymore since they traded them all away. They still want a star to get from durant trade so if they can't trade kyrie away, they can still be legit contender since they still have simmons in their roster.

[Yogee]

I was surprised when Kevin Durant asked the Nets to trade him. For this reason, many teams are struggling to add KD to their roster. But it looks like the Nets won't let go of KD easily. If KD leaves Nets it is inevitable that Nets will follow a good player. Contacted Raptors for a swap. The Nets have a strong hand in the KD trade and want rookie of the year Barnes from the Raptors. I think the Nets should send KD and sign Barnes, rookie of the year. This will be very good for their development. Because Barnes is a super player who can go to much better places in the future.

Barnes seems to be off-limits in the Raptors and Nets negotiation for the KD trade package. I don't see any deal happening between them since neither team is willing to budge.

It should be approached from a visionary point of view. It will be difficult to convince the Raptors.

I don't see anything visionary from the Raptor's point of view. They already won a championship and already found someone to build on after Kahwi and Kyle left.

[OgNasty]

Interesting disclosure about Zion Williamson’s contract with the Pelicans. He’s financially incentivized to keep his weight down or else the amount of guaranteed money in his contract is reduced. I’m order to get the full amount, Zion needs to keep his weight + his body fat % below 295. I imagine that means he needs to stay under 280lbs. While that may seem easy, there were speculations that his weight had ballooned to over 325 while he was injured last year. 

[wheelz1200]

Interesting disclosure about Zion Williamson’s contract with the Pelicans. He’s financially incentivized to keep his weight down or else the amount of guaranteed money in his contract is reduced. I’m order to get the full amount, Zion needs to keep his weight + his body fat % below 295. I imagine that means he needs to stay under 280lbs. While that may seem easy, there were speculations that his weight had ballooned to over 325 while he was injured last year.  

A decent amount of contracts have it in their these incentives.  Look at the recent Kyle Murray contract extension that had film study stipulations.  I think with $200mil type contracts these owners are tired of getting screwd since most of them are guaranteed.

[harizen]

Interesting disclosure about Zion Williamson’s contract with the Pelicans. He’s financially incentivized to keep his weight down or else the amount of guaranteed money in his contract is reduced. I’m order to get the full amount, Zion needs to keep his weight + his body fat % below 295. I imagine that means he needs to stay under 280lbs. While that may seem easy, there were speculations that his weight had ballooned to over 325 while he was injured last year. 

Interesting. This is honestly the first time I heard about that agreement. Is this for real? And Zion accepted that disclosure? lol.

What if even at that weight, he will show dominance and still establish decent stats per game? Maybe that was too much to ask since if they will forced Zion to reduce weight, it will take several months in the process and that might affect his usual game performance once the season commences.

The best way would be, they should see first if Zion's weight will be a big problem to him once official games are now started. From there, they can decide if Zion should take the reduced weight program or just allow him on his usual.

Look at Luka Doncic, noticeably seen that he increases his weight too since he entered the NBA. Slow moving and not that athletic but look, always establishing decent numbers and can even carry a team. Although can't compare to what is happening to Zion, the overall point is just the same.

[nitrobetting]

What was the best NBA gambling win of your lifetime?

[Yogee]

What was the best NBA gambling win of your lifetime?

I've been consistent on the amount I bet in most games and I'm more on the single than parlay or multi so results doesn't vary that much. Biggest wins are betting on the underdogs of course  and sometimes on favorites with higher handicap. There have been a few of those so I can't really say which one is the best.

[YuginKadoya]

So all of a sudden, Draymond Green becomes the center of attention the last few days. Now there's more. He wants a 4-year max contract extension. This means he will be paid $164 million for the next 5 years or around $33 million per year. His current contract would be $25.8 million for the next season and a player option worth $28.5 million in the following season. Draymond is too full of himself. Although he is a very important piece of the team, he is starting to decline with his low stats performance in the last season.

And Draymond also mentioned that he is willing to explore offers from other teams should the Warriors' management not be interested in a max contract extension. Do you guys think Draymond is worth that max extension? His current stats are not even worth his current contract if I were to say, but I got it, the management do not want to break the team's core.      

Due to their good chemistry, I think he deserves to have a max contract because he is a big part of the success of the Warriors. Though his performance has declined there are some games that he really contributes big to win. It's not only about the stats IMO, it's more about the impact in the team, and we cannot deny that without Draymond, the Warriors defense will struggle.

That is why he won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2017, and since then he became a key member of the Warriors, I really think the Warriors will struggle if it wasn't for him, I say if the Golden State Warriors can give him his offer, the Warriors should not let Draymond Green leave the team, it is surely heart breaking if the Warriors can not fulfil what he wants,

Unlike with the impact of splash bro, Personally I'll rather choose to give the max contract to Wiggins than him, though it's my opinion and

I'm sure there are many other thoughts about him. He earned a lot of attentions nowadays and with his stupidity and arrogance, it might be very

effective in bringing more engagements to whatever he does. For me, He's a very talkative version of Dennis Rodman, hahaha

There are a lot in Basketball that you will need to know, it is not just dribbling, shooting, and passing the ball, it is very crucial to the team if a player can not defend well, and that is where Draymond Green is good at, you can really never tell that he is a good defender because all we see is player scoring but that is just basic basketball to do to gain score, but in stopping your opponent completely in scoring is just like winning a game, imagine if the Warriors can have 3 Skillful players that have Draymond Greens IQ and calmness in a game I really think the Golden State Warriors opponent will have a less score than them then that is a very Crucial to the team, having good at defense, means you will likely never seen a player like Draymond Green increasing in his stat, and according to statistics Draymond Green really has good stats and having a good output on doing 3 point shots, well, for me, Draymond Green is really essential to the Warriors,

[goinmerry]

What was the best NBA gambling win of your lifetime?

I will never forget this.

In the 2016 NBA Finals where I placed a bet for the Cleveland Cavaliers prior to the start of the Finals and add another risky bet when they downed by 3-1 by the Golden State Warriors. I extend my bet since I already face the risks and hope that miracle will happen lol.

Believe me, only a few will risk betting for a team that is downed by 3-1 in the Finals. If I remember it right, the odds for Cavaliers was @7 that time.

The bet took place in Directbet, one of the popular sports betting sites here.

[TravelMug]

The Golden State Warriors have shown some interest in picking up Carmelo Anthony for next season. I’m not sure how well he would fit in, but I’m sure he could do some damage off the bench. I’m thinking it would probably be his last chance to win a championship, so it wouldn’t be a bad option for him. I’d wait to see if Kyrie gets traded to the Lakers and see if I could run that back before anything else though.

Not really bad if the GSW will pick him. Last season IIRC it was him that has been taken almost at the last minute since no team would like to have him but good thing he's saved. I guess I like him to be there because of the thought that he's gonna take the ring with him before his retirement.
Maybe all of us would agree with that matter and the rest, arguable about the whatnots of him being in the dub nation.

Carmelo is not as demanding as he was before, he already play the rule that is given to him and I'm pretty sure the Warriors will be able to utilize him because he is a superstar that ha past his prime and not only that, it will also give Melo an advantage because he might won his first championship with the Warriors.

Of course even when he was in Portland, he knows his role already no demands from him. And if I remember it correctly, it was first just a 10 day contract (or is it Houston?).

So he knows where his spot is, if he is going to be taken by any teams in the NBA, much more with Warriors, it will be a privilege to say at least for him. Just don't jinx the Warriors though, Lol.

[jakelyson]

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Interesting. This is honestly the first time I heard about that agreement. Is this for real? And Zion accepted that disclosure? lol.

What if even at that weight, he will show dominance and still establish decent stats per game? Maybe that was too much to ask since if they will forced Zion to reduce weight, it will take several months in the process and that might affect his usual game performance once the season commences.

The best way would be, they should see first if Zion's weight will be a big problem to him once official games are now started. From there, they can decide if Zion should take the reduced weight program or just allow him on his usual.

You don't have to wait next season because it is already the source of his lower body injury since he entered the league. Even at 280, he is still overweight since he is just 6'6". Normally, you see that weight to taller guys, 6 ft 9 and higher. That clause in the contract does not only benefit the pelicans but mostly for Zion. If he want to stay longer in the league, he needs to reduce his weight. His playing style already puts too much pressure on his lower body, that pressure multiplies if he keeps getting heavier. So shedding those extra weight will do wonders to his career. 

[Hypnosis00]

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Interesting. This is honestly the first time I heard about that agreement. Is this for real? And Zion accepted that disclosure? lol.

What if even at that weight, he will show dominance and still establish decent stats per game? Maybe that was too much to ask since if they will forced Zion to reduce weight, it will take several months in the process and that might affect his usual game performance once the season commences.

The best way would be, they should see first if Zion's weight will be a big problem to him once official games are now started. From there, they can decide if Zion should take the reduced weight program or just allow him on his usual.

You don't have to wait next season because it is already the source of his lower body injury since he entered the league. Even at 280, he is still overweight since he is just 6'6". Normally, you see that weight to taller guys, 6 ft 9 and higher. That clause in the contract does not only benefit the pelicans but mostly for Zion. If he want to stay longer in the league, he needs to reduce his weight. His playing style already puts too much pressure on his lower body, that pressure multiplies if he keeps getting heavier. So shedding those extra weight will do wonders to his career. 

I think he can find a way to make it happen because if he stays with his old weight, we know for sure that he will likely get injured. He has the talent and he can help his team to succeed, but without consistency because there's no assurance that he could be healthy all throughout, that will only put the teams effort into waste as they will again struggle in the playoffs if ever they will reach the playoffs.

[carlisle1]

So he knows where his spot is, if he is going to be taken by any teams in the NBA, much more with Warriors, it will be a privilege to say at least for him. Just don't jinx the Warriors though, Lol.

Moving to GSW might give him a better chance in winning a ring, I agree that after signing with Portland way back, he already accepted

his new role, he already surrender that alpha thing and a ball hugger mindset. He can adjust and play alongside with anyone now. We

witness how he adjusts to being a role player now. He just need to adjust to his defense since young stars are really doing a damage

when they see good advantage with the matchup. Melo needs to be willing to hear loud scream with Green!

[ChiBitCTy]

Interesting disclosure about Zion Williamson’s contract with the Pelicans. He’s financially incentivized to keep his weight down or else the amount of guaranteed money in his contract is reduced. I’m order to get the full amount, Zion needs to keep his weight + his body fat % below 295. I imagine that means he needs to stay under 280lbs. While that may seem easy, there were speculations that his weight had ballooned to over 325 while he was injured last year.  

A decent amount of contracts have it in their these incentives.  Look at the recent Kyle Murray contract extension that had film study stipulations.  I think with $200mil type contracts these owners are tired of getting screwd since most of them are guaranteed.

I wonder what the percentage of players is who’ve got a type of clause like this in their contracts and what the difference in percentages is between the different sports. After that internet caught wind of the whole Kyle Murray four hour study clause, the Cardinals released a statement today saying it’s being removed from the contract lol.

[Reid]

Interesting disclosure about Zion Williamson’s contract with the Pelicans. He’s financially incentivized to keep his weight down or else the amount of guaranteed money in his contract is reduced. I’m order to get the full amount, Zion needs to keep his weight + his body fat % below 295. I imagine that means he needs to stay under 280lbs. While that may seem easy, there were speculations that his weight had ballooned to over 325 while he was injured last year. 

Found out about this in a social media outlet. Shocked first so I checked the validity, I thought it was just someone trying to make a trend by spreading fake news.
It's true.

The Pelicans star signed a five-year, $193 million max contract earlier this month that could be worth as much as $231 million. According to The Times-Picayune, the contract stipulates that Williamson must weigh in at below 295 pounds periodically throughout the deal. His body fat percentage will also be monitored.

https://sports.yahoo.com/zion-williamsons-193-million-contract-requires-him-to-stay-below-295-pounds-215538783.html
This is going to push him harder and it will be good for him and his team.
Injuries will be prevented and Ingram will get the help he needed if he stays healthy. Maybe that high flying skill of him will improve too as he cut more weight and his agility will be better. I am not a big fan of this kid but if I see improvements, I will definitely watch every game of the Pelicans.

[LogitechMouse]

Interesting disclosure about Zion Williamson’s contract with the Pelicans. He’s financially incentivized to keep his weight down or else the amount of guaranteed money in his contract is reduced. I’m order to get the full amount, Zion needs to keep his weight + his body fat % below 295. I imagine that means he needs to stay under 280lbs. While that may seem easy, there were speculations that his weight had ballooned to over 325 while he was injured last year. 

It's a win-win for both parties.
Zion will be paid higher when he maintain a weight below 280 and at the same time, he can play better and on the other hand since he can play better, he can boost the morale of the Pelicans and at the same time, make them a title contender.

I think the combination of Zion, CJ and Ingram will be a good one and they played well last season without Zion. I don't know but the Pelicans might be the team that will be surprise many teams in the upcoming season.

[OgNasty]

Dwight Howard showed up at the WWE tryouts today.    He said he wants to play in the NBA next year but is ready to transition to life after the NBA if necessary. I still think he’s a great pickup for any team so I’d be surprised if he didn’t get a contract before the season starts. I also don’t think that will stop him from doing a little work in the WWE.

[Japinat]

The Golden State Warriors have shown some interest in picking up Carmelo Anthony for next season. I’m not sure how well he would fit in, but I’m sure he could do some damage off the bench. I’m thinking it would probably be his last chance to win a championship, so it wouldn’t be a bad option for him. I’d wait to see if Kyrie gets traded to the Lakers and see if I could run that back before anything else though.

Not really bad if the GSW will pick him. Last season IIRC it was him that has been taken almost at the last minute since no team would like to have him but good thing he's saved. I guess I like him to be there because of the thought that he's gonna take the ring with him before his retirement.
Maybe all of us would agree with that matter and the rest, arguable about the whatnots of him being in the dub nation.

Perhaps that what we all wanted to see for Carmelo, win that first ring. So much publicity goes when he join Lebron with the Lakers in hoping that somewhat him and Bron could be a good tandem and could take them as far as the finals, but that didn't happen. But with the Dubs it might be different for Carmelo, the Warriors has a lot of players that wanted to win back to back and maybe Carmelo can be somewhat a factor. So I like him to be pick up by the Warriors at least this season.

Great 2nd team I guess, Carmelo is now healthy, so despite his age, I'm sure he can still drop a decent number playing the system of the Warriors. They will be a fast face team, it could be new for Carmelo but hopefully he will be able to make the right adjustment to fit.

Maybe his role will be like in the Lakers, in their to shoot the 3 as we all know that they love to go outside with Curry, Klay and Poole. And maybe Melo from the bench will be their guy to make that shoot. Yes, last season Melo was healthy with the Lakers, so that is a good sign already. But still up to the Warriors coaching team, for sure Kerr will have a good plan if ever they will get Melo this season.

That will be the nearest case to Carmelo because he can't be in the main line-up for sure, I'm not saying that he ain't got the talent but the Warriors have already established their first five and that will remain as long as the starting five are all healthy. Acquiring Camelo will be good for the team especially now that Carmelo maintained his health and proven to produce decent productions last season.

[danherbias07]

Dwight Howard showed up at the WWE tryouts today.    He said he wants to play in the NBA next year but is ready to transition to life after the NBA if necessary. I still think he’s a great pickup for any team so I’d be surprised if he didn’t get a contract before the season starts. I also don’t think that will stop him from doing a little work in the WWE.

Sho’Nuff - sure enough. I thought I was going to laugh but he was pretty cool. I liked it. He has that aura, the showmanship and that's what they needed in that industry. Body build is not a problem too, all he needs is to train for their methods of acting.
The last news I heard was his interest to sign with the Nets and I think he will fit there. Their defensive line is not that good and he might boost the bench to be better on that part rather than they become a full offensive team.
A bit sad that he was not given more minutes during his Lakers career.

[btc_angela]

Dwight Howard showed up at the WWE tryouts today.    He said he wants to play in the NBA next year but is ready to transition to life after the NBA if necessary. I still think he’s a great pickup for any team so I’d be surprised if he didn’t get a contract before the season starts. I also don’t think that will stop him from doing a little work in the WWE.

Sho’Nuff - sure enough. I thought I was going to laugh but he was pretty cool. I liked it. He has that aura, the showmanship and that's what they needed in that industry. Body build is not a problem too, all he needs is to train for their methods of acting.
The last news I heard was his interest to sign with the Nets and I think he will fit there. Their defensive line is not that good and he might boost the bench to be better on that part rather than they become a full offensive team.
A bit sad that he was not given more minutes during his Lakers career.

Yes, I think he is one of those instrumental of Lakers winning at the bubble, his experience against Jokic during this series was a big help for them to overcome the Nuggets. However, in this recent stay with the Lakers, he was not giving playing minutes. But when he did, he scored, rebounds, block shots. So he can still contribute although teams are no longer interested on him and might not be playing anymore. So why not WWE to entertain fans?