2025 NBA Season

[dwyane36]

Going back to Cavaliers? Nah, I don't think so.    Cavaliers were absolutely a special team for Lebron. But after he left the team the supporters didn't react very nice to that. I'm not expecting him to go back there from now on to be honest. If he suddenly decides to leave the team then I would like to watch him at one of the biggest candidates of the championship. Because Lebron is still very ambitious and he wants to be the champion still. Lakers can't give this as long as they don't make the necessary changes.

Yeah, I remember that some Cavs fans reacted quite inadequately when LeBron decided to leave the Cavs for the first time, and some of those fans even demonstratively burned LeBron's jerseys. Whatever it was, I also doubt that LeBron has any plans to return to the Cavs. It just doesn't make much sense for him because he's already won the title for the Cavs.

[dezoel]

The thing is, Westbrooks contract is over at the end of this year if I am not wrong. In that case dude would be 38 or something when next season starts right? In that case we will see Lebron being just a bit away from his son playing, can't say if his son will be any good or not because he missed a lot of last year, but kid would get a contract even if just for his father's name for sure, and he will become a journeyman of sorts as well and when Lebron retires he will make sure to work out with his kid to make him better too, like a personal trainer.

So, I think Lakers is a great destination to wait for his kid to come, his contract will be over, and he will go wherever picks his son and play with him for at least a year.

[gagux123]

Hey guys...
I've been doing some searches on my own, but I would like to know if someone could tell me some kind of website where they show the possible transactions and negotiations of the teams we will have in this new season?

I took a quick look at the official website of the NBA, does anyone know any other sites that can provide this information?
thanks!

[harizen]

I've been doing some searches on my own, but I would like to know if someone could tell me some kind of website where they show the possible transactions and negotiations of the teams we will have in this new season?

Since you said "possible transactions" then it's not officially signed or deal, right?

If so, that can be still considered a rumor. Just hit the Google search with the keyword "NBA trade rumors" or something along those lines.

But for let's say all the teams that officially signed a player this off-season, you can check the summary here:

https://www.nba.com/stats/transactions
https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2023_transactions.html

[agustina2]

So, I think Lakers is a great destination to wait for his kid to come, his contract will be over, and he will go wherever picks his son and play with him for at least a year.

It depends on the Lakers' status on the draft pick. For sure, there are other teams that want to sign Bronny. Not just because he is Lebron's son but the kid somehow does have a talent at a young age. He has height, and is versatile and agile.

I'm even thinking that if Bronny will be signed by other teams, Lebron might ask to be signed on that team.

Or is it possible to have a special contract just for Broony to be signed with the Lakers? I think that was too much.

Being drafted is still a great part of the process.

[LogitechMouse]

The KD swap is in a stalemate. I don't think we should be too optimistic about Durant being traded any time soon. The Nets want to include a third or fourth team in the trade to facilitate the deal but are trying to slow things down by making tough demands on the star player. I think the point here is to intimidate Durant into withdrawing the trade. However, by doing so it will be impossible to expect a yield from Durant in the season.

I'm thinking about this for quite some time already and TBH, there is a chance that we will see Durant, Irving and Simmons who is coming back to play in one team and that is the Nets and if that happens, maybe they might enter the playoffs again. I mean the 2 all-star is intact and they added Simmons which is a former all-star who is afraid of shooting .

Durant only requested a trade because Irving wanted to be out of Brooklyn so if Irving will stay in Brooklyn, Durant will withdraw the trade thus, they will stay in one team.

[OgNasty]

The KD swap is in a stalemate. I don't think we should be too optimistic about Durant being traded any time soon. The Nets want to include a third or fourth team in the trade to facilitate the deal but are trying to slow things down by making tough demands on the star player. I think the point here is to intimidate Durant into withdrawing the trade. However, by doing so it will be impossible to expect a yield from Durant in the season.

I'm thinking about this for quite some time already and TBH, there is a chance that we will see Durant, Irving and Simmons who is coming back to play in one team and that is the Nets and if that happens, maybe they might enter the playoffs again. I mean the 2 all-star is intact and they added Simmons which is a former all-star who is afraid of shooting .

Durant only requested a trade because Irving wanted to be out of Brooklyn so if Irving will stay in Brooklyn, Durant will withdraw the trade thus, they will stay in one team.

I think that would be a good team.  Ben Simmons was a monster on defense and gives all sorts of matchup issues bringing the ball up.  The only problem is that he doesn't create any space on the floor but KD doesn't really need anyone to create anything for him.  Same with Kyrie.  I wouldn't mind watching them play with that team, especially if they can pickup Dwight Howard.  I think everyone just doesn't want to play with Ben Simmons because they think he isn't a good teammate. 

[Jating]

Going back to Cavaliers? Nah, I don't think so.    Cavaliers were absolutely a special team for Lebron. But after he left the team the supporters didn't react very nice to that. I'm not expecting him to go back there from now on to be honest. If he suddenly decides to leave the team then I would like to watch him at one of the biggest candidates of the championship. Because Lebron is still very ambitious and he wants to be the champion still. Lakers can't give this as long as they don't make the necessary changes.

Yeah, I remember that some Cavs fans reacted quite inadequately when LeBron decided to leave the Cavs for the first time, and some of those fans even demonstratively burned LeBron's jerseys. Whatever it was, I also doubt that LeBron has any plans to return to the Cavs. It just doesn't make much sense for him because he's already won the title for the Cavs.

Well he promised to return to the Cavs after his first departure, and he made sure of his promises, came back and win a ring with them. But that's it, after that the goes to the Lakers and won another ring.

Anyone heard about this story though?

   They're having a team chat before Game 4, thinking he's going to play against the Celtics. From what I'm told, Ben just left the chat. They asked him "Are you going to play?". Ben left the chat. Like he didn't even answer the question, just left the chat.

    KD's like "This is what I signed up for? This is who I'm playing with?"

https://fadeawayworld.net/nba-media/kevin-durant-was-frustrated-with-ben-simmons-after-he-didnt-respond-and-left-nets-group-chat-after-being-asked-if-he-would-play-in-game-4-says-nba-insider

If this is true, then I speculate that KD doesn't want to play with Ben and his antics (but he did with Kyrie Irving saga).

[Baofeng]

^^ It could be the last straw that finally nail the coffin for Durant to request a trade, specially if Irving was ship to other team as well. Will continue the drama for Durant and he doesn't like Ben, the way I read it. Nevertheless he has a meeting with the owner a few days ago if I'm not mistaken and maybe this is one point that they have may discussed, how to deal with the continuing Ben Simmons drama that spill over from Sixers to their Nets.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

The KD swap is in a stalemate. I don't think we should be too optimistic about Durant being traded any time soon. The Nets want to include a third or fourth team in the trade to facilitate the deal but are trying to slow things down by making tough demands on the star player. I think the point here is to intimidate Durant into withdrawing the trade. However, by doing so it will be impossible to expect a yield from Durant in the season.

I don't think that Durant will be intimidated, he is one of the best player so not seeing him into withdrawing his trade request. And yes, it will include 3-4 teams for this trade to happen, and if they are willing to do so, it will be easily be made.

So this Durant trade will continue to go on, maybe even in the start of the season. We will see how the Nets is going to do and so is the other team.

[LogitechMouse]

Anyone heard about this story though?

   They're having a team chat before Game 4, thinking he's going to play against the Celtics. From what I'm told, Ben just left the chat. They asked him "Are you going to play?". Ben left the chat. Like he didn't even answer the question, just left the chat.

    KD's like "This is what I signed up for? This is who I'm playing with?"

https://fadeawayworld.net/nba-media/kevin-durant-was-frustrated-with-ben-simmons-after-he-didnt-respond-and-left-nets-group-chat-after-being-asked-if-he-would-play-in-game-4-says-nba-insider

If this is true, then I speculate that KD doesn't want to play with Ben and his antics (but he did with Kyrie Irving saga).

Unprofessionalism at it's highest (if this is true).

This is what the Nets got for James Harden. Many are saying that the Nets won in the Nets-Sixers trade but if this is true, I think that the Sixers won the trade. I mean you exchanged a scorer and a passer to a player who doesn't know how to shoot and very unprofessional. He is capable to play against the Nets but because of injuries, he didn't play and left the chat . I understand the frustration of Durant and even I will be frustrated if I'm in Durant's shoes.

I'm not expecting too much with Simmons anymore though we know that he is an all-star player. The dramas, his shooting problem, his attitude. I'm just hoping that Simmons will develop more skills and will come back next season with some new developments that will cause his bashers to shut their mouth. KD might not want to play with Ben if Kyrie is out with the team but with what is happening, it seems like they will play as one team with the Nets. I hope that the management will do something with these problems of Simmons.

[gagux123]

Since you said "possible transactions" then it's not officially signed or deal, right?

If so, that can be still considered a rumor. Just hit the Google search with the keyword "NBA trade rumors" or something along those lines.

But for let's say all the teams that officially signed a player this off-season, you can check the summary here:

https://www.nba.com/stats/transactions
https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2023_transactions.html

Well, I believe I wasn't very specific in my question, but yes... I'm looking for both, transactions performed and rumors!!

The official website of NBA, I already knew, but I will access this other link you posted.

Thank you @harizen

[Reid]

Hey guys...
I've been doing some searches on my own, but I would like to know if someone could tell me some kind of website where they show the possible transactions and negotiations of the teams we will have in this new season?

I took a quick look at the official website of the NBA, does anyone know any other sites that can provide this information?
thanks!

It's only Adrian Wojnarowski where I could see fast updates about transactions being made. They are the media, that's why they have sources that the internet could not provide yet. It will all go thru them first and they need to confirm it with facts before releasing the new scoop.
Then it will be fed to different online website sources like ESPN, CBS, and more. We don't have that kind of power unless you have someone on the inside, like scouts and management. They were the ones who will first receive the news and even the players meetings with team managements.

[yazher]

^^ It could be the last straw that finally nail the coffin for Durant to request a trade, specially if Irving was ship to other team as well. Will continue the drama for Durant and he doesn't like Ben, the way I read it. Nevertheless he has a meeting with the owner a few days ago if I'm not mistaken and maybe this is one point that they have may discussed, how to deal with the continuing Ben Simmons drama that spill over from Sixers to their Nets.

I'm really surprised how things end up with this popular trade, I thought everything will end up once Ben Simmons was traded to the Nets but instead, the star players don't want him either. Why did they get him in the first place?

Right now, they creating bigger problems and they really need to fix this thing first before they can think of who they will get to fix their current rooster. The NBA next season is right around the corner and the other teams are already progressing and look like the Nets are left behind. Now that they cannot progress like the other team, they really need to move on and do what's best for their team.

[Kelvinid]

^^ It could be the last straw that finally nail the coffin for Durant to request a trade, specially if Irving was ship to other team as well. Will continue the drama for Durant and he doesn't like Ben, the way I read it. Nevertheless he has a meeting with the owner a few days ago if I'm not mistaken and maybe this is one point that they have may discussed, how to deal with the continuing Ben Simmons drama that spill over from Sixers to their Nets.

I'm really surprised how things end up with this popular trade, I thought everything will end up once Ben Simmons was traded to the Nets but instead, the star players don't want him either. Why did they get him in the first place?

Right now, they creating bigger problems and they really need to fix this thing first before they can think of who they will get to fix their current rooster. The NBA next season is right around the corner and the other teams are already progressing and look like the Nets are left behind. Now that they cannot progress like the other team, they really need to move on and do what's best for their team.

I don't think that Simmons is the problem, I believe they were disappointed with their performance last playoffs and they cannot accept they got swept by the Celtics in the first round. Well, they can request to be traded because they believe they are in demand, but Nets knows how to play the game, they ask for a trade that is hard to deal with other teams.

[danherbias07]

An interesting article about how no other teams want to help the Brooklyn Nets get a deal done for Durant.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/nba-rumors-rival-teams-are-blocking-a-kevin-durant-trade/ar-AA10nxcZ?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=e987a0c3796540f3e04dcd0db624c9ee

I don't blame them I guess.  Owners seem to be pushing back against players trying to call the shots and other franchises have to love the way the KD/Kyrie experiment blew up in the Nets' face.  Still, I'd like to see Durant in Phoenix and Kyrie in Los Angeles if for nothing else than I think that is the most entertaining outcome of this offseason.  I do think Durant will get traded at some point, but it may take a Black Swan Event during the season.

Yeah, it's real. Offer after an offer is coming but the Nets also don't like what they are putting on the table. The other team who deals with them will not go beyond what the Nets want. If they don't want the deal then it's just okay. This is why it is taking so long before the drama ends.
There's a solution though if the Nets really want it bad to let Durant go. Just accept what is given and move on. They won't have any better season if the management and the player wouldn't be on the same page.
Maybe it's time to do it like what Jazz had been focusing on, rebuilding.

[vennali]

Free agent forward Kent Bazemore has agreed to a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings. Seems like the Pacific division runs through Kent Bazemore haha. The Kings run deep enough that Bazemore probably only gets garbage time in inconsequential games. Could be a helpful guy to have on the bench though.

[mirakal]

Free agent forward Kent Bazemore has agreed to a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings. Seems like the Pacific division runs through Kent Bazemore haha. The Kings run deep enough that Bazemore probably only gets garbage time in inconsequential games. Could be a helpful guy to have on the bench though.

He already passed his prime, his last season with the Lakers is not good, he only averages 3.4 pts with only 14 minutes per game. He is good defensively though, but since he passed his prime, we cannot expect a big contribution anymore.

[carlisle1]

An interesting article about how no other teams want to help the Brooklyn Nets get a deal done for Durant.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/nba-rumors-rival-teams-are-blocking-a-kevin-durant-trade/ar-AA10nxcZ?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=e987a0c3796540f3e04dcd0db624c9ee

I don't blame them I guess.  Owners seem to be pushing back against players trying to call the shots and other franchises have to love the way the KD/Kyrie experiment blew up in the Nets' face.  Still, I'd like to see Durant in Phoenix and Kyrie in Los Angeles if for nothing else than I think that is the most entertaining outcome of this offseason.  I do think Durant will get traded at some point, but it may take a Black Swan Event during the season.

Yeah, it's real. Offer after an offer is coming but the Nets also don't like what they are putting on the table. The other team who deals with them will not go beyond what the Nets want. If they don't want the deal then it's just okay. This is why it is taking so long before the drama ends.
There's a solution though if the Nets really want it bad to let Durant go. Just accept what is given and move on. They won't have any better season if the management and the player wouldn't be on the same page.
Maybe it's time to do it like what Jazz had been focusing on, rebuilding.

Yes, both should be on the same page. If they want to deal again with rebuilding, they needed to pick in which ever deal that other

teams are offering, they should not ask for too much that can't given by the other side, though from how I see this drama, both KD and Kyrie

are going to end playing for the Nets from the start of this new upcoming season and the rest will be discussed before the trading process end.

[Oasisman]

Free agent forward Kent Bazemore has agreed to a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings. Seems like the Pacific division runs through Kent Bazemore haha. The Kings run deep enough that Bazemore probably only gets garbage time in inconsequential games. Could be a helpful guy to have on the bench though.

He already passed his prime, his last season with the Lakers is not good, he only averages 3.4 pts with only 14 minutes per game. He is good defensively though, but since he passed his prime, we cannot expect a big contribution anymore.

He might not have showcased on what's left with his full capabilities with the Lakers, but yeah he's past his prime and I don't know what the Kings saw in him. He might've still something to offer either offensive or defensively that compliments with their current roster.
However, I don't really believed my own theory, when you know they've had no playoff appearances from the last 16 years. You know how bad it is lol.