2025 NBA Season

[blockman]

I’d be shocked if LeBron was ever included in a trade and I think the league would be hesitant to let LeBron and KD be on the same team together, but it’s fun to think about.

That's good to imagine but if there's really a possibility and the Nets would be willing to do that, after all of those trade offers that the Nets have made before the start of the season and no team has been willing to take their offer.
I doubt that this is going to happen when the Lakers are already on the verge of losing more this season and might be out for the play offs. We will see the development on these rumors if they're going to be for real.

[Jating]

I’d be shocked if LeBron was ever included in a trade and I think the league would be hesitant to let LeBron and KD be on the same team together, but it’s fun to think about.

That's good to imagine but if there's really a possibility and the Nets would be willing to do that, after all of those trade offers that the Nets have made before the start of the season and no team has been willing to take their offer.
I doubt that this is going to happen when the Lakers are already on the verge of losing more this season and might be out for the play offs. We will see the development on these rumors if they're going to be for real.

I'm also not seeing the two playing together, I mean the possibility is there, but it will take a lot lot of players from Lakers, not only Davis, and for this to happen they need another team inserted into the picture.

Of course, we all dream of seeing them together, there are even interviews by Durant saying that Lebron is the greatest player for him recently. And this maybe fuel the rumors of the two trying to make that duo in the picture but I highly doubt it for now.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Don't forget Dallas in the West. Luka Doncic is performing great again. Playing against Los Angeles Clippers which don't make much defense, he took advantage of the opportunities he got and scored 35 points. Dorian Finney-Smith also contributed good points this time. If the bench were a little stronger, Dallas would have a serious chance. They would be a good play-off team in their current form, but they need to develop a little more to make it to the final. Maybe a good trade or a player who will perform unexpectedly well should emerge. Actually the rotation isn't tight but they need a second player to appear while Doncic rest.

I think they are still stronger this year even if they lost Brunson to the Knicks.

Luka has another superb game and he has a lot of help coming from Finney-Smith. It's just the Clippers went on a comeback in the 3rd quarter and make this game very close. But when the crowd gets involved again, then Luka and the Mavs was awaken and really try to salvage the game and they win.

Tough close for the Clippers though, they have been in the losing skid and it John Wall is no longer looking like he is not on his prime or lost some steps already.

[blockman]

I’d be shocked if LeBron was ever included in a trade and I think the league would be hesitant to let LeBron and KD be on the same team together, but it’s fun to think about.

That's good to imagine but if there's really a possibility and the Nets would be willing to do that, after all of those trade offers that the Nets have made before the start of the season and no team has been willing to take their offer.
I doubt that this is going to happen when the Lakers are already on the verge of losing more this season and might be out for the play offs. We will see the development on these rumors if they're going to be for real.

I'm also not seeing the two playing together, I mean the possibility is there, but it will take a lot lot of players from Lakers, not only Davis, and for this to happen they need another team inserted into the picture.

Of course, we all dream of seeing them together, there are even interviews by Durant saying that Lebron is the greatest player for him recently. And this maybe fuel the rumors of the two trying to make that duo in the picture but I highly doubt it for now.

Yeah, just like the previous offers that they've done. It's going to be the Nets that shall be the winner of this trade and they'll surely take other players from this possible trade.
But whatever happens, we'll see how it's going to happen since there are too many rumors out there about trading AD. And why is it that most of those rumors are on him? LOL.

[BitSwapNow]

Any Brooklyn fans in the house?!

[ultrloa]

I’d be shocked if LeBron was ever included in a trade and I think the league would be hesitant to let LeBron and KD be on the same team together, but it’s fun to think about.

That's good to imagine but if there's really a possibility and the Nets would be willing to do that, after all of those trade offers that the Nets have made before the start of the season and no team has been willing to take their offer.
I doubt that this is going to happen when the Lakers are already on the verge of losing more this season and might be out for the play offs. We will see the development on these rumors if they're going to be for real.

I'm also not seeing the two playing together, I mean the possibility is there, but it will take a lot lot of players from Lakers, not only Davis, and for this to happen they need another team inserted into the picture.

Of course, we all dream of seeing them together, there are even interviews by Durant saying that Lebron is the greatest player for him recently. And this maybe fuel the rumors of the two trying to make that duo in the picture but I highly doubt it for now.

But whatever happens, we'll see how it's going to happen since there are too many rumors out there about trading AD. And why is it that most of those rumors are on him? LOL.

AD can give huge contribution to the team so most provably he is the one who want to have by a team that's why there are trade rumors always brought up on his name because unfortunately on lakers at the moment he has a clear value compare to Westbrook where many team avoid because of his bad performance show lately happen on him. But I guess lakers will not interested om this offer since even though AD is injury prone they can still use them and they just need to rehabilitate this big guy.

[livingfree]

I saw the news about Dwight Howard is playing on the league in Taiwan. There's now a follow up news that a team there too, the GhostHawks are wanting to take Carmelo Anthony to their team.

So, it's very likely that he'll take the sign there and play for that league. I felt bad again for Melo when he's got stuck with no team want to take him just like the past seasons when he's on the same situation.

But hopefully, he gets to sign there and play against Dwight's team.

[danherbias07]

Any Brooklyn fans in the house?!

KD fan, yes. Not the entire Brooklyn Nets though.  

Later guys there will be another intense game.
Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors.
After I saw they will be playing against each other again, I quickly checked the injury reports. Booker is neither listed nor Klay Thompson.
If you remember guys, these two players got into heated trash-talking last time they met. (October 26) That led to Thompson being thrown out of the game and having some final words with Booker and then the whole Warriors team getting frustrated.
This will absolutely be a fun game, revenge for Thompson. I will bet on his player props. 24.5 PRA.

[blockman]

But whatever happens, we'll see how it's going to happen since there are too many rumors out there about trading AD. And why is it that most of those rumors are on him? LOL.

AD can give huge contribution to the team so most provably he is the one who want to have by a team that's why there are trade rumors always brought up on his name because unfortunately on lakers at the moment he has a clear value compare to Westbrook where many team avoid because of his bad performance show lately happen on him. But I guess lakers will not interested om this offer since even though AD is injury prone they can still use them and they just need to rehabilitate this big guy.

It's on the Lakers if they want a change but I also think that AD is a great asset to them and instead of him, they can trade the others that they think add no value to the team currently.
But to have that happen, there should really be letting go of one of the greats that they have so it's either AD or Westbrook. AD contributes really a lot and I can see that Westbrook is also doing the same, the lack of chemistry is what makes them not do well and trade rumors are after them.

[wheelz1200]

I saw the news about Dwight Howard is playing on the league in Taiwan. There's now a follow up news that a team there too, the GhostHawks are wanting to take Carmelo Anthony to their team.

So, it's very likely that he'll take the sign there and play for that league. I felt bad again for Melo when he's got stuck with no team want to take him just like the past seasons when he's on the same situation.

But hopefully, he gets to sign there and play against Dwight's team.

Carmelo isn't signing in that league.  If he doesn't get signed anywhere here he will just retire.  Most likely he gets picked up mid season.  His wife La La wouldn't live there she likes the LA/NY life.

[livingfree]

I saw the news about Dwight Howard is playing on the league in Taiwan. There's now a follow up news that a team there too, the GhostHawks are wanting to take Carmelo Anthony to their team.

So, it's very likely that he'll take the sign there and play for that league. I felt bad again for Melo when he's got stuck with no team want to take him just like the past seasons when he's on the same situation.

But hopefully, he gets to sign there and play against Dwight's team.

Carmelo isn't signing in that league.  If he doesn't get signed anywhere here he will just retire.  Most likely he gets picked up mid season.  His wife La La wouldn't live there she likes the LA/NY life.

With what I've read, it's said that he's with contact with the team. Well, we just have to wait until it's officially signed or declined by any of the party.

But I'm sure that there are still a lot of his fans wanting him to see play and don't want him to retire. Anyway, whatever will be the outcome, I'm sure that most will support his decisions.

[Baofeng]

I saw the news about Dwight Howard is playing on the league in Taiwan. There's now a follow up news that a team there too, the GhostHawks are wanting to take Carmelo Anthony to their team.

So, it's very likely that he'll take the sign there and play for that league. I felt bad again for Melo when he's got stuck with no team want to take him just like the past seasons when he's on the same situation.

But hopefully, he gets to sign there and play against Dwight's team.

I'm not aware that he is recruiting Carmelo Anthony, but who knows.

And if I'm not mistaken, Dwight said that he is making a cool $1 million per year, so it's like he is still playing with the veterans minimum in the NBA. But what Howard like maybe is that he will be treated as the superstar in his team in Taiwan and it could bring back his confidence once again.

Maybe that will be the sales pitch of Howard for Carmelo, join him and play make money and become a superstar once again.

[jakelyson]

I saw the news about Dwight Howard is playing on the league in Taiwan. There's now a follow up news that a team there too, the GhostHawks are wanting to take Carmelo Anthony to their team.

So, it's very likely that he'll take the sign there and play for that league. I felt bad again for Melo when he's got stuck with no team want to take him just like the past seasons when he's on the same situation.

But hopefully, he gets to sign there and play against Dwight's team.

Carmelo isn't signing in that league.  If he doesn't get signed anywhere here he will just retire.  Most likely he gets picked up mid season.  His wife La La wouldn't live there she likes the LA/NY life.

Well, if there is no other option then playing in Taiwan is better than nothing. He is not that valuable anymore in this era of NBA basketball though he still has it. He can still be competitive coming from the bench.

He can showcase what he got in Taiwan, play basketball that he loves and earn a decent income.

If Howard and Carmelo becomes successful in Taiwan, it can be a trend for veteran NBA ballers that can't have a contract in NBA. The schedule there is not that hectic like NBA so even veterans can perform better there.

[LogitechMouse]

I saw the news about Dwight Howard is playing on the league in Taiwan. There's now a follow up news that a team there too, the GhostHawks are wanting to take Carmelo Anthony to their team.

So, it's very likely that he'll take the sign there and play for that league. I felt bad again for Melo when he's got stuck with no team want to take him just like the past seasons when he's on the same situation.

But hopefully, he gets to sign there and play against Dwight's team.

Carmelo isn't signing in that league.  If he doesn't get signed anywhere here he will just retire.  Most likely he gets picked up mid season.  His wife La La wouldn't live there she likes the LA/NY life.

Well, if there is no other option then playing in Taiwan is better than nothing. He is not that valuable anymore in this era of NBA basketball though he still has it. He can still be competitive coming from the bench.

He can showcase what he got in Taiwan, play basketball that he loves and earn a decent income.

If Howard and Carmelo becomes successful in Taiwan, it can be a trend for veteran NBA ballers that can't have a contract in NBA. The schedule there is not that hectic like NBA so even veterans can perform better there.

Carmelo is the kind of player where his ego is more important than any others so I guess I'm leaning to the fact that he will not play any lower league than NBA because that might hurt his ego. I still remember the time where he doesn't want to be a bench player but instead, he wants to be a starter (I guess it was when he was in the Thunder where it happened).

On the other hand though, what Howard did might create a domino effect for some NBA players out there who didn't have an opportunity to play again in the NBA. We might see some veteran players that can still play to play outside the US. I would not be surprised though if Melo will play not only in Taiwan but maybe other league outside US since I guess no team wants his services anymore or maybe... there might be one team who will sign him.

[Oasisman]

I saw the news about Dwight Howard is playing on the league in Taiwan. There's now a follow up news that a team there too, the GhostHawks are wanting to take Carmelo Anthony to their team.

So, it's very likely that he'll take the sign there and play for that league. I felt bad again for Melo when he's got stuck with no team want to take him just like the past seasons when he's on the same situation.

But hopefully, he gets to sign there and play against Dwight's team.

Carmelo isn't signing in that league.  If he doesn't get signed anywhere here he will just retire.  Most likely he gets picked up mid season.  His wife La La wouldn't live there she likes the LA/NY life.

Who knows. We have not heard of an official statement coming from him on whether or not he accepts the offer or he already had but i missed it lol. Besides, he can actually play overseas with his wife still living in the US. However, if he thinks some team will pick him up mid season, then that should be the main reason why he's not signing, otherwise that offer is actually good than nothing as he still does not consider retiring.
He could still play for a couple of years, and he'll probably going to be a good addition in any of the teams from that Taiwan league.

[Reid]

I saw the news about Dwight Howard is playing on the league in Taiwan. There's now a follow up news that a team there too, the GhostHawks are wanting to take Carmelo Anthony to their team.

So, it's very likely that he'll take the sign there and play for that league. I felt bad again for Melo when he's got stuck with no team want to take him just like the past seasons when he's on the same situation.

But hopefully, he gets to sign there and play against Dwight's team.

Carmelo isn't signing in that league.  If he doesn't get signed anywhere here he will just retire.  Most likely he gets picked up mid season.  His wife La La wouldn't live there she likes the LA/NY life.

Who knows. We have not heard of an official statement coming from him on whether or not he accepts the offer or he already had but i missed it lol. Besides, he can actually play overseas with his wife still living in the US. However, if he thinks some team will pick him up mid season, then that should be the main reason why he's not signing, otherwise that offer is actually good than nothing as he still does not consider retiring.
He could still play for a couple of years, and he'll probably going to be a good addition in any of the teams from that Taiwan league.

Dwight is not willing to wait longer, Carmelo is. I think Cousins is also willing to wait before the trade or sign-up deadline. What teams do badly need veterans in their roster?
OKC is one of the youngest team so I think that's where he could be signed. Although they are doing great with SGA being phenomenal and just defeated the Washington Wizards. It's a low chance and if ever it fails, I think Carmelo Anthony should be looking for a new career.
Coaching staff or a trainer will be a good position and he will stay in the sport that he loves.

[YuginKadoya]

Of course, it's not good that LeBron is missing a lot of games right now because of his injury. However, I don't think injuries will stop him from breaking Kareem's record since it's unlikely he'll miss most of the season because of it. Besides, it's still the beginning of the regular season, and LeBron has 69 more games to reach his goal, which means he only needs to score an average of 16-17 points per game, not 40-50 points.

Well, If Lebron James would have the will to really break that record then he will surely do it, and right now he only needed 1076 score points, the total number he needed, I only wish he could play on the Detroit Piston games, and this could be a big day for Lebron James when this happens, just like what Stephen Curry has achieved when he broke the most 3 pointer record, this could be an epic achievement for him, that even the likes of Karl Malone, Michael Jordan and even Kobe Bryant doesn't achieve,

Who knows. We have not heard of an official statement coming from him on whether or not he accepts the offer or he already had but i missed it lol. Besides, he can actually play overseas with his wife still living in the US. However, if he thinks some team will pick him up mid season, then that should be the main reason why he's not signing, otherwise that offer is actually good than nothing as he still does not consider retiring.
He could still play for a couple of years, and he'll probably going to be a good addition in any of the teams from that Taiwan league.

He can do whatever he wants if there are huge profits awaiting him, for sure, but it is not really official yet, but because Dwight Howard recently signed a contract with Taoyuan Leopards in Taiwan, then the Taiwanese have just announced that they want Carmelo Anthony as well, but Anthony still doesn't give his reply yet to them so it is not really official,

[carlisle1]

I saw the news about Dwight Howard is playing on the league in Taiwan. There's now a follow up news that a team there too, the GhostHawks are wanting to take Carmelo Anthony to their team.

So, it's very likely that he'll take the sign there and play for that league. I felt bad again for Melo when he's got stuck with no team want to take him just like the past seasons when he's on the same situation.

But hopefully, he gets to sign there and play against Dwight's team.

Carmelo isn't signing in that league.  If he doesn't get signed anywhere here he will just retire.  Most likely he gets picked up mid season.  His wife La La wouldn't live there she likes the LA/NY life.

Who knows. We have not heard of an official statement coming from him on whether or not he accepts the offer or he already had but i missed it lol. Besides, he can actually play overseas with his wife still living in the US. However, if he thinks some team will pick him up mid season, then that should be the main reason why he's not signing, otherwise that offer is actually good than nothing as he still does not consider retiring.
He could still play for a couple of years, and he'll probably going to be a good addition in any of the teams from that Taiwan league.

Not sure if Melo will go to that far, I also considering the statement above that he might consider retiring if there's no team that will
sign him maybe it's really time for him to chill and retired.

He can focus now with his father's life career, mentoring his kid in making his way to NBA, money wise Melo might have enough to
enjoy the luxuries that he invested from his NBA careers.

We might be hearing news and update about this and that will be the time that we can conclude about his future plan.

[ajanwalker]

I haven't bet on NBA games in a long time. I mostly bet on football matches and Euroleague matches. Yesterday I made a coupon for the NBA. I did it by looking at the statistics, but when Denver lost to the New York Nicks at home, my coupon was paid. There is Euroleague today, I hope I can take my loss.

[TravelMug]

I saw the news about Dwight Howard is playing on the league in Taiwan. There's now a follow up news that a team there too, the GhostHawks are wanting to take Carmelo Anthony to their team.

So, it's very likely that he'll take the sign there and play for that league. I felt bad again for Melo when he's got stuck with no team want to take him just like the past seasons when he's on the same situation.

But hopefully, he gets to sign there and play against Dwight's team.

Carmelo isn't signing in that league.  If he doesn't get signed anywhere here he will just retire.  Most likely he gets picked up mid season.  His wife La La wouldn't live there she likes the LA/NY life.

Who knows. We have not heard of an official statement coming from him on whether or not he accepts the offer or he already had but i missed it lol. Besides, he can actually play overseas with his wife still living in the US. However, if he thinks some team will pick him up mid season, then that should be the main reason why he's not signing, otherwise that offer is actually good than nothing as he still does not consider retiring.
He could still play for a couple of years, and he'll probably going to be a good addition in any of the teams from that Taiwan league.

Dwight is not willing to wait longer, Carmelo is. I think Cousins is also willing to wait before the trade or sign-up deadline. What teams do badly need veterans in their roster?
OKC is one of the youngest team so I think that's where he could be signed. Although they are doing great with SGA being phenomenal and just defeated the Washington Wizards. It's a low chance and if ever it fails, I think Carmelo Anthony should be looking for a new career.
Coaching staff or a trainer will be a good position and he will stay in the sport that he loves.

Why not? just anything that involves basketball and maybe Carmelo can find a job. The thing is that he doesn't have such loyalty to a team, if he just stay like in the Knicks, maybe they will have a place for him.

But anything goes, maybe he can start as as assistant coach on other teams, he has the experience to teach young guys as well.

Dwight though looks settled down in Taiwan, so good for him.