2024 NBA Season

[Yogee]

..... And they made the right choice to have DeRozan carry the branding as he was close to the legend himself.

It seems nobody among the active players loves the Kobe collection more than him so the deal makes sense. It's also important that he emulates the person even if he can't win titles. Now I hope he hustles like him on the court and during practice. I personally would have preferred someone like Butler but congrats to him and to the return of the KB line.

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[jakelyson]

Anyway, let's go back to the current big three of GSW. Looks like we won't be seeing Draymond Green wearing the same jersey because the team won't give him a max contract even if Curry is vocal that he needed Green as well as Thompson to get the team a new title next season. Rumors have it that the Clippers are looking forward to having Green if the said player won't be given the contract.

He won't be going to Clippers if the warriors don't give him max contract. It is rampant in social media that he wanted to team up with lebron. I do not know if it is legit but Green is rumored to have went in a vacation with lebron in Toronto. He also said if they don't give him the max he will be winning it with lebron. I have not confirmed this though since i just saw this in social media. But, if he really go to Lakers with Lebron, does he fit? Green cannot play without the ball since he is a facilitator but in Lakers, lebron have the ball most of the time. The lakers need a scorer which Green is not. He will just be liability in offense just like westbrook.

They are quite lucky though because Jimmy Butler is still staying for the team even though he needed to carry the team most of the time, I guess Butler sees the current roster with a huge possibility to help him get another title for the team and his first ring. I can say that the team has a chance if they remain healthy throughout the whole season because in the regular games, they are so lethal.

It speaks a lot about the organization if your star player still wants to stay even though he is carrying tons of load. Miami is a good organization, not just the roster. Remember Jimmy left Philadelphia even though he could have won a ring there with Embiid. They had a good run and almost won the conference and possibly a ring if Kawhi had not shot a lucky shot.  But he left after that because he thinks the organization sucks. And he said a lot about it in an interview after he left.

[wheelz1200]

Gotcha, yeah he has college level skills but against top college talent he shrieked a little.  I'm on the side that chet will be a bust for the NBA but the future will be very telling.  Will wait until I see him in a few games before I completely pass judgement.

Well, I believe I expressed myself badly in my last comment. But the point of this comparison is that if Holmgren continues with this amazing performance he had in the NCAA and gets an extremely high raise, if that actually happens, Holmgren could even be compared to Durant.

But it is clear, the levels of NBA players are very high compared to NCAA players, I have no doubt that in the beginning he will have a little difficulty adapting.

By the way, in the dimensions of the NBA court is much larger than the NCAA?

The court itself is the same for college and nba, the biggest difference though being the 3 point line in college is closer to the hoop than in the NBA.  But honestly it's not even that he can shoot, it will be him playing against men and not boys like he was in college.  Giannis will abuse chet, AD will slaughter him etc.  They are going to match him up against a center or power forward at best.  It's his defense that will keep him on the bench.

[dwyane36]

They are quite lucky though because Jimmy Butler is still staying for the team even though he needed to carry the team most of the time, I guess Butler sees the current roster with a huge possibility to help him get another title for the team and his first ring. I can say that the team has a chance if they remain healthy throughout the whole season because in the regular games, they are so lethal.

It is worth noting that Jimmy Butler has a pretty big contract with the Heat until the end of the 24/25 season, plus he also has a player option for the 25/26 season. It means he still has enough time to win the first ring in his career, and maybe you are right that Butler sees some potential in the current team roster. In addition, I guess it's unlikely that Butler will ever request a trade as Durant did recently.

[passwordnow]

Curry is a great player I also believe but I wonder how Curry is right now if the Warriors' coach is different and not Kerr. Will they still win titles? Will Curry be the same Curry that we are seeing right now. Will Curry be a unanimous MVP? Will he win 4 titles with the Warriors.

It will be a very different story. A different coach means different offensive and defensive plays. Remember when Curry still runs the offense? He had the ball too much and the defense can easily trap him. Now he moves a lot without the ball and that gave Curry more offensive options. Small change but great effect on the offensive power of the team.

The same story with Jordan. In his early years, he had the ball too much too and the team relies heavily on him. Only when Phil Jackson came in with his triangle offense that some load was offloaded from him and the rest is history. Same team, different coach, different results.

We will never know what could happen to the warriors and Curry if Steve Kerr is not the coach.

Nice and detailed analysis. Having a coach that knows what to prioritize will really lead a team to its full potential and that's what Kerr saw with Curry.
He has got the bomb and power from outside range and has to preserve all of his energy hitting those ranges rather than focusing on the defense.
If a new coach comes to GSW, it will really set different priorities and will change their game play.

[wheelz1200]

They are quite lucky though because Jimmy Butler is still staying for the team even though he needed to carry the team most of the time, I guess Butler sees the current roster with a huge possibility to help him get another title for the team and his first ring. I can say that the team has a chance if they remain healthy throughout the whole season because in the regular games, they are so lethal.

It is worth noting that Jimmy Butler has a pretty big contract with the Heat until the end of the 24/25 season, plus he also has a player option for the 25/26 season. It means he still has enough time to win the first ring in his career, and maybe you are right that Butler sees some potential in the current team roster. In addition, I guess it's unlikely that Butler will ever request a trade as Durant did recently.

Jimmy has repeatedly said he likes it in Miami, and they are very close just a piece or 2 more and the are a perennial finals team.  I think it's kind of crazy that people ask for trades after they just signed with a team, since that's voluntarily done.  Jimmy is so underrated in this league too.  Dead on killer when it comes to big games too, I'd take him on the Knicks all day everyday before I'd want donovan Mitchell.

[Dave1]

They are quite lucky though because Jimmy Butler is still staying for the team even though he needed to carry the team most of the time, I guess Butler sees the current roster with a huge possibility to help him get another title for the team and his first ring. I can say that the team has a chance if they remain healthy throughout the whole season because in the regular games, they are so lethal.

It is worth noting that Jimmy Butler has a pretty big contract with the Heat until the end of the 24/25 season, plus he also has a player option for the 25/26 season. It means he still has enough time to win the first ring in his career, and maybe you are right that Butler sees some potential in the current team roster. In addition, I guess it's unlikely that Butler will ever request a trade as Durant did recently.

Jimmy has repeatedly said he likes it in Miami, and they are very close just a piece or 2 more and the are a perennial finals team.  I think it's kind of crazy that people ask for trades after they just signed with a team, since that's voluntarily done.  Jimmy is so underrated in this league too.  Dead on killer when it comes to big games too, I'd take him on the Knicks all day everyday before I'd want donovan Mitchell.

I think Jimmy has proven himself with the Miami, he bring the team in the finals against the Lakers in the bubble and he has a great battle with Lebron in that series. It's just that the Heat can't find the perfect combination now although there's not much difference in the lineup, maybe Lowry and Tucker. Of course, it's him any day against Michell, Donovan is good, but he doesn't have the mentality of a Jimmy Bucketts.

[danherbias07]

Big names, no home. Yet.
10 of the top remaining NBA unrestricted free agents, including Carmelo Anthony and DeMarcus Cousins
1. Montrezl Harrell
2. Carmelo Anthony
3. Eric Bledsoe
4. DeMarcus Cousins
5. Avery Bradley
6. LaMarcus Aldridge
7. Dennis Schroder
8. Isaiah Thomas
9. Lou Williams
10. Dwight Howard

Which of these players do you think will find a new home before the season starts?
My picks are Demarcus Cousins and Dennis Schroder.
Cousins made a big effort during the Nuggets' run and produced good numbers and I think that's the first team that should sign him.
Schroder is young. Can be rebuilt and might make a career leading the bench team.

[OgNasty]

Big names, no home. Yet.
10 of the top remaining NBA unrestricted free agents, including Carmelo Anthony and DeMarcus Cousins
1. Montrezl Harrell
2. Carmelo Anthony
3. Eric Bledsoe
4. DeMarcus Cousins
5. Avery Bradley
6. LaMarcus Aldridge
7. Dennis Schroder
8. Isaiah Thomas
9. Lou Williams
10. Dwight Howard

Which of these players do you think will find a new home before the season starts?
My picks are Demarcus Cousins and Dennis Schroder.
Cousins made a big effort during the Nuggets' run and produced good numbers and I think that's the first team that should sign him.
Schroder is young. Can be rebuilt and might make a career leading the bench team.

I don't know if this will happen or not, but here's a couple of the guys on that list I'd like to see find a team for next season.

2. Carmelo Anthony - Carmelo has been recently linked to the Golden State Warriors as having potential talks for him to join them next season.  I'd like to see this happen because I think it's a good chance for Carmelo to get a ring.

9. Lou Williams - Last I heard it was looking like Lou was going to sign with the Lakers.

10. Dwight Howard - My understanding is that Dwight Howard signing with the Brooklyn Nets is a done deal, but who knows...  He was trying out for the WWE in the event that he can't get himself a contract next season with somebody.

[LogitechMouse]

Big names, no home. Yet.
10 of the top remaining NBA unrestricted free agents, including Carmelo Anthony and DeMarcus Cousins
1. Montrezl Harrell
2. Carmelo Anthony
3. Eric Bledsoe
4. DeMarcus Cousins
5. Avery Bradley
6. LaMarcus Aldridge
7. Dennis Schroder
8. Isaiah Thomas
9. Lou Williams
10. Dwight Howard

Which of these players do you think will find a new home before the season starts?

Harrell must be acquired by any team that needs a defender inside the paint. Let's not forget that he was performing well when he was in the Clippers and correct me but I think he also is a candidate for 6th man of the year. Unfortunately, the Lakers didn't gave him that much time and that affected his value and overall performance but I think he can still contribute to the team.

Cousins played quite well in his stint with the Nuggets so maybe the Nuggets or other team might give him a veteran minimum deal. He is one of the most dominant big in the NBA but injuries got him and that affected his whole career. I also think he can still contribute to the team off the bench.

I think the veteran experience of Anthony and Williams might help any young team out there so maybe some team can acquire them to a veteran minimum deal as well.

[Jating]

Well this name pops up: Dennis Schroder

We all remember him for turning down that huge $80+ million offered by him by the Lakers (its a 4 year extension). And we are all correct, and it could be the biggest regret of his career. As he sign with the Celtics and then we forgot what team he landed after that.

Anyone of them can still be a good acquisition for a team perhaps the roles though. Howard and Cousins could be a good back up center.

[Pamadar]

Well this name pops up: Dennis Schroder

We all remember him for turning down that huge $80+ million offered by him by the Lakers (its a 4 year extension). And we are all correct, and it could be the biggest regret of his career. As he sign with the Celtics and then we forgot what team he landed after that.

Anyone of them can still be a good acquisition for a team perhaps the roles though. Howard and Cousins could be a good back up center.

he will always be remember since he turned down a huge amount of money thinking that his value is more than that

only to end up signing for a lesser contract. It's an upset because after that Lakers huge offer no one gives him any closer to
what Lakers ask him to sign for his extension, he got the talent but with how rookies are showing now, teams are more interested
with young guns who can play and improve for a longer period, but we can't close the book. All those mentioned names are still
a good pick for a role player's job.

[yahoo62278]

 Howard and Cousins could be a good back up center.

I would like to see the Suns pick up Howard for a back up role but I'm not sure if they have the cap space since resigning Ayton. I really wanna see CP3 get a ring but I doubt it happens.

[Hypnosis00]

Well this name pops up: Dennis Schroder

We all remember him for turning down that huge $80+ million offered by him by the Lakers (its a 4 year extension). And we are all correct, and it could be the biggest regret of his career. As he sign with the Celtics and then we forgot what team he landed after that.

Anyone of them can still be a good acquisition for a team perhaps the roles though. Howard and Cousins could be a good back up center.

he will always be remember since he turned down a huge amount of money thinking that his value is more than that

only to end up signing for a lesser contract. It's an upset because after that Lakers huge offer no one gives him any closer to
what Lakers ask him to sign for his extension, he got the talent but with how rookies are showing now, teams are more interested
with young guns who can play and improve for a longer period, but we can't close the book. All those mentioned names are still
a good pick for a role player's job.

LOL this guy  Dennis Schroder is probably regretting now, he won't be able to get that kind of contract again as he is not anymore on his prime. I hope he can still find a team to play with, he should be a big help as a 2nd unit. Any update or rumor about this guy?

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Well this name pops up: Dennis Schroder

We all remember him for turning down that huge $80+ million offered by him by the Lakers (its a 4 year extension). And we are all correct, and it could be the biggest regret of his career. As he sign with the Celtics and then we forgot what team he landed after that.

Anyone of them can still be a good acquisition for a team perhaps the roles though. Howard and Cousins could be a good back up center.

he will always be remember since he turned down a huge amount of money thinking that his value is more than that

only to end up signing for a lesser contract. It's an upset because after that Lakers huge offer no one gives him any closer to
what Lakers ask him to sign for his extension, he got the talent but with how rookies are showing now, teams are more interested
with young guns who can play and improve for a longer period, but we can't close the book. All those mentioned names are still
a good pick for a role player's job.

LOL this guy  Dennis Schroder is probably regretting now, he won't be able to get that kind of contract again as he is not anymore on his prime. I hope he can still find a team to play with, he should be a big help as a 2nd unit. Any update or rumor about this guy?

Yeah, if I remember correctly, he turns into a internet sensation because he turn it down. And basketball analyst is asking why in the hell this Dennis didn't re-sign with the Lakers, and then later on he did play with the Boston Celtics and offered $6 million. Then he plays, gets injured, then he is dealt to the Houston Rockets in exchange of Theis. Now most likely he will not be able to play in the NBA this season.

[Questat]

Howard and Cousins could be a good back up center.

I would like to see the Suns pick up Howard for a back up role but I'm not sure if they have the cap space since resigning Ayton. I really wanna see CP3 get a ring but I doubt it happens.

In terms of defense, the Suns have it already, but even an old Howard could not stop Giannis as he really can dominate inside. Suns have to play as a team as the Warriors did, they have Booker and CP3 as their superstars but their level of consistency dropped last season.

[yahoo62278]

Howard and Cousins could be a good back up center.

I would like to see the Suns pick up Howard for a back up role but I'm not sure if they have the cap space since resigning Ayton. I really wanna see CP3 get a ring but I doubt it happens.

In terms of defense, the Suns have it already, but even an old Howard could not stop Giannis as he really can dominate inside. Suns have to play as a team as the Warriors did, they have Booker and CP3 as their superstars but their level of consistency dropped last season.

I was thinking more of giving Ayton a chance to rest a little more often in the games and not losing much on the defensive side in doing so.

[Ziskinberg]

Howard and Cousins could be a good back up center.

I would like to see the Suns pick up Howard for a back up role but I'm not sure if they have the cap space since resigning Ayton. I really wanna see CP3 get a ring but I doubt it happens.

In terms of defense, the Suns have it already, but even an old Howard could not stop Giannis as he really can dominate inside. Suns have to play as a team as the Warriors did, they have Booker and CP3 as their superstars but their level of consistency dropped last season.

I was thinking more of giving Ayton a chance to rest a little more often in the games and not losing much on the defensive side in doing so.

Definitely Howard can fill the defensive presence on the court, we may call him an "old Howard" but he can still do his job to help the team. But with Dwight's Howard attitude, I hope he will not destroy the good chemistry of the team, that's the only downside I see of signing him.

[jakelyson]

Which of these players do you think will find a new home before the season starts?
My picks are Demarcus Cousins and Dennis Schroder.
Cousins made a big effort during the Nuggets' run and produced good numbers and I think that's the first team that should sign him.
Schroder is young. Can be rebuilt and might make a career leading the bench team.

Wow, can't believe Schroder does not have a contract yet. He was performing really well back in Oklahoma. Did his level of playing dropped that significantly after Lakers? He is too young to belong in that group. Hope he gets a contract and prove himself once again.

he will always be remember since he turned down a huge amount of money thinking that his value is more than that

only to end up signing for a lesser contract. It's an upset because after that Lakers huge offer no one gives him any closer to
what Lakers ask him to sign for his extension, he got the talent but with how rookies are showing now, teams are more interested
with young guns who can play and improve for a longer period, but we can't close the book. All those mentioned names are still
a good pick for a role player's job.

He is still very young and can ball. I do not know why no one is picking him up. If it is just the rookie, he is probably better and he is proven to be effective.

[Natalim]

Which of these players do you think will find a new home before the season starts?
My picks are Demarcus Cousins and Dennis Schroder.
Cousins made a big effort during the Nuggets' run and produced good numbers and I think that's the first team that should sign him.
Schroder is young. Can be rebuilt and might make a career leading the bench team.

Wow, can't believe Schroder does not have a contract yet. He was performing really well back in Oklahoma. Did his level of playing dropped that significantly after Lakers? He is too young to belong in that group. Hope he gets a contract and prove himself once again.

he will always be remember since he turned down a huge amount of money thinking that his value is more than that

only to end up signing for a lesser contract. It's an upset because after that Lakers huge offer no one gives him any closer to
what Lakers ask him to sign for his extension, he got the talent but with how rookies are showing now, teams are more interested
with young guns who can play and improve for a longer period, but we can't close the book. All those mentioned names are still
a good pick for a role player's job.

He is still very young and can ball. I do not know why no one is picking him up. If it is just the rookie, he is probably better and he is proven to be effective.

Agree with that, but we never know the real story, maybe Dennis is still seeking a big contract and won't sign a team with a lower contract. That Celtics attempt failed because he was probably thinking that the Celtics could sign him with a bigger contract but look where he is now.