2025 NBA Season

[mirakal]

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I am cheering for the Joker to get his 3 straight MVP award

Other candidates are equally deserving to win but I also have no problem if Jokic gets it again. It probably helps that he appears to be a likable person and focuses on team wins rather than individual stats.

Jokic might win but I like Luka to have his chance this season. Unfortunately, his team is not as good as Jokic.

Luka's shoulder has too much weight in it. Christian Wood became inconsistent. Dinwiddie is the same. Tim Hardaway on his normal 3-5 three points per game. Something must be changed, like when Brunson was around stepping up his game, and Luka was benched because of injury.

I vote for Jokic too. It's says valuable and I know Luka is one heck of a valuable player but when it comes to team value, Jokic has the upper hand and it's definitely making their team better as it can be seen on paper as top of the Western Conference. And NBA and fans always rely on stats, that's proven for years. If Doncic wins, I am still at peace. I love watching those two players.

Yeah, that is the argument against Luka at this point. Not that argument but he has a weak team as compare to Jokic in the past 3-4 years wherein he has Murray, Porter Jr as a big help for him.

As compare to Luka who has to shoulder everything, he has to play 110% everytime just to seal a win.

So just imagine if Luka can play with the likes of Murray, Porter Jr, for sure he could win and impact the team and probably get a MVP nod from fans.

Yes, I definitely agree. Luka is good, no doubt but he should be needing a reliable player beside him so that he won't be lifting heavy loads every game. Christian Wood seems adjusting again and going on/off which brings inconsistencies to the team because sometimes he's not that reliable enough. Whereas, Jokic got a much easier job because he have those players mentioned in the same team and now, Gordon as well.

Hopefully, this two teams could reach farther in the post season because they both matured and improved. Not that sure though about the Mavericks because Luka will again lift the team at the end of the day.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

This Lakers game is crazy. Heading into double overtime now. The referees are making some controversial calls but at least they’re letting them play it out. Westbrook is having a great game so far but Luka Doncic has been single-handedly keeping his team in it. Now to see if it ends in double overtime or if they go for triple…

Great news about Cousins tomorrow. I hope he makes the team and stays healthy.

It's another Luka Magic day and one of the amazing performance he has this season. There's no stoping for this kid to pursue his dream to be one of the Legendary NBA player. Every game is a thing to look for when he is playing, also the Lakers was not doing bad at all but that's just the way it is, The Mavs are more making their shots which was the reason to win in the 2OT.

That's another Luka Magic for us,he has to carry the team against in his back and seems to be really challenge when facing the King, Lebron James. Just another unfortunate lost to the Lakers, I thought that they will win this game but Luka is not going to allow this one.

On the other hard, the inconsistent OKC beat the Sixers in another high scoring game. This team is really unpredictable, they will beat a high caliber team and then the next game, they will lose in their homecourt.

[Oasisman]

This Lakers game is crazy. Heading into double overtime now. The referees are making some controversial calls but at least they’re letting them play it out. Westbrook is having a great game so far but Luka Doncic has been single-handedly keeping his team in it. Now to see if it ends in double overtime or if they go for triple…

Great news about Cousins tomorrow. I hope he makes the team and stays healthy.

2 clutch threes for Luka to send them into 2OT and most importantly got the W. We can definitely say this early that Luka is a future HOF. His basketball IQ are goat-like. 
That was a crazy game though, with almost everyone for each time had a good game. We didn't even expect Gabriel to step up for the Lakers down the stretch, both for the regulation and OT.

[Japinat]

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I think Spurs have enough salary cap to offer him a better contract.

They're not the team that spends outrageous amount of money that easily so they definitely have some space. Their projected available cap is around $27.1 million while maximum possible is around $49.8 million https://www.spotrac.com/nba/san-antonio-spurs/cap/

Those above figures looks better than Clarkson's current salary at Jazz. The man is probably playing it smart if his rumored extension decline is true. He knows he's not getting any ring soon so why not have a bigger pay day while he still has something to offer?

But the San Antonio Spurs aren't actually trying to acquire Clarkson, are they? I mean, I haven't read some teams that has surfaced on the internet who are trying to acquire him. As of now, Clarkson is not yet interested in the Utah Jazz's offer to him and I've read that the said team are rebuffing the offer to get Clarkson interested.

Stein later reported that Clarkson is seeking an extension worth about $18-20 million per year — in other words, more than the Jazz can legally offer right now.

https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2023/01/12/why-would-jordan-clarkson-rebuff/

[Hypnosis00]

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I think Spurs have enough salary cap to offer him a better contract.

They're not the team that spends outrageous amount of money that easily so they definitely have some space. Their projected available cap is around $27.1 million while maximum possible is around $49.8 million https://www.spotrac.com/nba/san-antonio-spurs/cap/

Those above figures looks better than Clarkson's current salary at Jazz. The man is probably playing it smart if his rumored extension decline is true. He knows he's not getting any ring soon so why not have a bigger pay day while he still has something to offer?

But the San Antonio Spurs aren't actually trying to acquire Clarkson, are they? I mean, I haven't read some teams that has surfaced on the internet who are trying to acquire him. As of now, Clarkson is not yet interested in the Utah Jazz's offer to him and I've read that the said team are rebuffing the offer to get Clarkson interested.

Stein later reported that Clarkson is seeking an extension worth about $18-20 million per year — in other words, more than the Jazz can legally offer right now.

https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2023/01/12/why-would-jordan-clarkson-rebuff/

This means we won't be seeing him in Jazz uniform anymore. I don't know what would happen to the Jazz without him because I'm sure you observe that once Clarkson is on the floor, the flow of offense is very good. He has actually improve himself to be an all-around player, he does not only produce points but also very effective being a facilitator.

[Jating]

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I think Spurs have enough salary cap to offer him a better contract.

They're not the team that spends outrageous amount of money that easily so they definitely have some space. Their projected available cap is around $27.1 million while maximum possible is around $49.8 million https://www.spotrac.com/nba/san-antonio-spurs/cap/

Those above figures looks better than Clarkson's current salary at Jazz. The man is probably playing it smart if his rumored extension decline is true. He knows he's not getting any ring soon so why not have a bigger pay day while he still has something to offer?

But the San Antonio Spurs aren't actually trying to acquire Clarkson, are they? I mean, I haven't read some teams that has surfaced on the internet who are trying to acquire him. As of now, Clarkson is not yet interested in the Utah Jazz's offer to him and I've read that the said team are rebuffing the offer to get Clarkson interested.

Stein later reported that Clarkson is seeking an extension worth about $18-20 million per year — in other words, more than the Jazz can legally offer right now.

https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2023/01/12/why-would-jordan-clarkson-rebuff/

This means we won't be seeing him in Jazz uniform anymore. I don't know what would happen to the Jazz without him because I'm sure you observe that once Clarkson is on the floor, the flow of offense is very good. He has actually improve himself to be an all-around player, he does not only produce points but also very effective being a facilitator.

Isn't it the Jazz has a complete change in their roster? they don't have Mitchell anymore and yet they are not tanking. So maybe if JC leaves then they can fight a good trade or replacement for him and become the new Jazz team. It's just how they are going to adjust next if ever he goes on another team. He has been scoring more than this season because as I have said, Donovan is no longer with the Jazz and he become the main scorer and facilitator now.

[inthelongrun]

This Lakers game is crazy. Heading into double overtime now. The referees are making some controversial calls but at least they’re letting them play it out. Westbrook is having a great game so far but Luka Doncic has been single-handedly keeping his team in it. Now to see if it ends in double overtime or if they go for triple…

Great news about Cousins tomorrow. I hope he makes the team and stays healthy.

2 clutch threes for Luka to send them into 2OT and most importantly got the W. We can definitely say this early that Luka is a future HOF. His basketball IQ are goat-like. 
That was a crazy game though, with almost everyone for each time had a good game. We didn't even expect Gabriel to step up for the Lakers down the stretch, both for the regulation and OT.

What a game. The Mavs was leading early and I thought the Lakers won't be able to catch them up but I was wrong. The Lakers though had bad 3-point shooting while Mavs' showed consistent accuracy with their shots.

Luka Doncic has been performing like a goat since his 1st year in the NBA and he keeps on improving. At 23 years old, he will be breaking more records soon as long as he keeps being healthy. It's just surprising because he is not fast or physically strong but he performs well either outside or inside. His IQ indeed is at a whole new level, he's too smart.

[Yamifoud]

This Lakers game is crazy. Heading into double overtime now. The referees are making some controversial calls but at least they’re letting them play it out. Westbrook is having a great game so far but Luka Doncic has been single-handedly keeping his team in it. Now to see if it ends in double overtime or if they go for triple…

Great news about Cousins tomorrow. I hope he makes the team and stays healthy.

2 clutch threes for Luka to send them into 2OT and most importantly got the W. We can definitely say this early that Luka is a future HOF. His basketball IQ are goat-like. 
That was a crazy game though, with almost everyone for each time had a good game. We didn't even expect Gabriel to step up for the Lakers down the stretch, both for the regulation and OT.

What a game. The Mavs was leading early and I thought the Lakers won't be able to catch them up but I was wrong. The Lakers though had bad 3-point shooting while Mavs' showed consistent accuracy with their shots.

Luka Doncic has been performing like a goat since his 1st year in the NBA and he keeps on improving. At 23 years old, he will be breaking more records soon as long as he keeps being healthy. It's just surprising because he is not fast or physically strong but he performs well either outside or inside. His IQ indeed is at a whole new level, he's too smart.

With his style, Luka might be able to be healthy most of the time, his timing is very impressive, that's what I can say. He is young but his IQ is very high, that's why he is the best player of the team and still consistently making good records, he does not stat pad like Westbrook, LOL.

[Botnake]

This Lakers game is crazy. Heading into double overtime now. The referees are making some controversial calls but at least they’re letting them play it out. Westbrook is having a great game so far but Luka Doncic has been single-handedly keeping his team in it. Now to see if it ends in double overtime or if they go for triple…

Great news about Cousins tomorrow. I hope he makes the team and stays healthy.

2 clutch threes for Luka to send them into 2OT and most importantly got the W. We can definitely say this early that Luka is a future HOF. His basketball IQ are goat-like. 
That was a crazy game though, with almost everyone for each time had a good game. We didn't even expect Gabriel to step up for the Lakers down the stretch, both for the regulation and OT.

That game would not be close if the Mavs did not allow the Lakers to come back. They were in control of the game early with a huge lead but slowly the Lakers are chipping in. Still I love Luka though as his ability to decide in a close game is very impressive, it takes guys to shoot that 3 points and had the same level of accuracy.

[freedomgo]

I am so disappointed with the Portland TrailBlazers, they still seemed to be the same team who does not play good defense. They already have a good lead in the 4th quarter but in the crunch time, they allowed the Cavaliers to easily score, Garland and Mitchell destroyed them in the 4th quarter.

Yes, Lillard had a big game with 50 points, but that's useless if they can win games.

I agree, there were arguments in the past the Lillard is just wasting his prime years with the Trailblazers. They used to be one of the hottest team early, but now they are in the 11th spot and with that lost, their 5th straight.

So even if Lillard will score 50 points or more or made 3 in the logo, it's doesn't count. He has to make the team better, get into the playoff because as of now it seems that it doesn't look that way.

Used to be because they took an early advantage while the other teams in the league are still adjusting and finding their rhythm as a team to synchronize with each other. But the thing is, I don't know where they got that early advantage because I really do think they could still do that these days because if teams in the league are adjusting, that means that they are also adjusting. So, they should help Lillard from contributing and step up so that they will participate in the playoffs. Seeing Lillard in Blazers is really a pity because his talents are sure wasted in a team that won't get anywhere far.

[btc_angela]

This Lakers game is crazy. Heading into double overtime now. The referees are making some controversial calls but at least they’re letting them play it out. Westbrook is having a great game so far but Luka Doncic has been single-handedly keeping his team in it. Now to see if it ends in double overtime or if they go for triple…

Great news about Cousins tomorrow. I hope he makes the team and stays healthy.

2 clutch threes for Luka to send them into 2OT and most importantly got the W. We can definitely say this early that Luka is a future HOF. His basketball IQ are goat-like. 
That was a crazy game though, with almost everyone for each time had a good game. We didn't even expect Gabriel to step up for the Lakers down the stretch, both for the regulation and OT.

What a game. The Mavs was leading early and I thought the Lakers won't be able to catch them up but I was wrong. The Lakers though had bad 3-point shooting while Mavs' showed consistent accuracy with their shots.

Luka Doncic has been performing like a goat since his 1st year in the NBA and he keeps on improving. At 23 years old, he will be breaking more records soon as long as he keeps being healthy. It's just surprising because he is not fast or physically strong but he performs well either outside or inside. His IQ indeed is at a whole new level, he's too smart.

Luka has been breaking records of guess what? the last great player we have? it's Lebron James record when he was still very young. And maybe this make Luka motivated when he face Lebron because he wanted to break his records.

And I do agree that his basketball IQ is on a different level at his age, he see things that ordinary basketball player can only imagine doing in their NBA career. And with this kind of performance, it's going to be very close race for the regular MVP this season.

[Reid]

I am so disappointed with the Portland TrailBlazers, they still seemed to be the same team who does not play good defense. They already have a good lead in the 4th quarter but in the crunch time, they allowed the Cavaliers to easily score, Garland and Mitchell destroyed them in the 4th quarter.

Yes, Lillard had a big game with 50 points, but that's useless if they can win games.

Lillard is such a good player, they just have yet to put enough talent around him for him to be able to bring a championship home.  I thought I had heard that he was going to be traded or wanted to be traded, maybe it was this past season or the offseason, but either way wasn't he disgruntled or something recently? I do like guys who have played on the same team their entire career, but his prime years are running out, he's gotta get with a team that can make something happen and fast.

I do believe he have a good team behind him. Jerami Grant is there and then Anfernee Simons. It's the consistency that is missing especially from Simons which I think is a good player, but he is young and badly need more experience.
GPII has also returned so they have some defense running now when they needed to stop guards like Mitchell. It's just a matter of time before he makes chemistry with the team.
IMO, it's a good fought game against the Cavaliers, it's just that they are a strong team to deal with.

[Sanitough]

I am so disappointed with the Portland TrailBlazers, they still seemed to be the same team who does not play good defense. They already have a good lead in the 4th quarter but in the crunch time, they allowed the Cavaliers to easily score, Garland and Mitchell destroyed them in the 4th quarter.

Yes, Lillard had a big game with 50 points, but that's useless if they can win games.

Lillard is such a good player, they just have yet to put enough talent around him for him to be able to bring a championship home.  I thought I had heard that he was going to be traded or wanted to be traded, maybe it was this past season or the offseason, but either way wasn't he disgruntled or something recently? I do like guys who have played on the same team their entire career, but his prime years are running out, he's gotta get with a team that can make something happen and fast.

I do believe he have a good team behind him. Jerami Grant is there and then Anfernee Simons. It's the consistency that is missing especially from Simons which I think is a good player, but he is young and badly need more experience.
GPII has also returned so they have some defense running now when they needed to stop guards like Mitchell. It's just a matter of time before he makes chemistry with the team.
IMO, it's a good fought game against the Cavaliers, it's just that they are a strong team to deal with.

I think they need to change their system, moving the ball more is probably the best solution. The reason why Lillard's teammate is inconsistent because they are focusing so much on Lillard when it comes to offense. Simons and Grant can drop 30 points in a game, actually it's not only Simons who are inconsistent but also Grant, maybe the problem is the system.

[chaser15]

He has to make the team better, get into the playoff because as of now it seems that it doesn't look that way.

Did I hear it right? Does Lillard have to make the team better? What do you think he's doing for several years right now?

The best argument would be, "Portland Trail Blazers has to do something to make the team EVEN MORE BETTER".

Since when did the Blazers become the talk of the news for an attempt to land a good superstar or high-caliber player to help Lillard? I can't remember any.

[boltz]

This Lakers game is crazy. Heading into double overtime now. The referees are making some controversial calls but at least they’re letting them play it out. Westbrook is having a great game so far but Luka Doncic has been single-handedly keeping his team in it. Now to see if it ends in double overtime or if they go for triple…

Great news about Cousins tomorrow. I hope he makes the team and stays healthy.

2 clutch threes for Luka to send them into 2OT and most importantly got the W. We can definitely say this early that Luka is a future HOF. His basketball IQ are goat-like. 
That was a crazy game though, with almost everyone for each time had a good game. We didn't even expect Gabriel to step up for the Lakers down the stretch, both for the regulation and OT.

What a game. The Mavs was leading early and I thought the Lakers won't be able to catch them up but I was wrong. The Lakers though had bad 3-point shooting while Mavs' showed consistent accuracy with their shots.

Luka Doncic has been performing like a goat since his 1st year in the NBA and he keeps on improving. At 23 years old, he will be breaking more records soon as long as he keeps being healthy. It's just surprising because he is not fast or physically strong but he performs well either outside or inside. His IQ indeed is at a whole new level, he's too smart.

So true! Mavs are something special right ? but Luka is a freaking diamond and he is on the way to become the greatest that ever played basketball and he is still crazy young. More than this , Lakers really gave 100% last night in order to get that W but Luka simply didn't let them and he kept pushing for 3 points and most of them were a success.

Like you said , if he keeps playing like this and push himself over the limit , I have no doubt that whenever he will hit his prime , the league will stand no chance against him.

[stadus]

I just saw this news that have been reported a few days ago. Jordan Clarkson declined Utah's contract extension.

--> https://www.slcdunk.com/2023/1/7/23544360/report-jordan-clarkson-rejected-utah-jazz-contract-extension-offer

And while browsing some news on the web, I've seen this article that he has bought a mansion in San Antonio.

--> https://frontofficesports.com/jordan-clarkson-mansion-san-antonio/

Yeah, you get the idea of what I'm thinking but it's not yet official and what teams do you think will be rushing to take him?

I heard about him declining the offer, maybe the offer is too low compared to his status now, but I have no idea that he bought a mansion in san Antonio. If we will use it as a hint, then most probably he is gonna with the Spurs and I think Spurs have enough salary cap to offer him a better contract. However, I think this team won't still make it to the playoffs.

Maybe the mansions in San Antonio is a good investment, and not necessarily him living in Texas to join the Spurs? But yeah there are rumors but no official statement released just yet. Clarkson is doing quite okay with Jazz, but a player like him would surely want a higher salary even if they don't make it to the playoffs. Maximize the profits first, then chase greatness second: I think this is the play that most NBA players are going after in this day and age.

Jordan Clarkson joining the Spurs is a news that's unheard of because that rumor wasn't surfacing in any sports news outlet, but we don't know and maybe there's some ongoing discussion because his rejection with the Jazz's contract extension has been flying anywhere already and if ever there's a team that will match Clarkson's asking price, I bet we will see him wearing another jersey next season.

[harizen]

Since there's no official news yet from a good and reliable source about Jordan Clarkson declining his contract extension to Utah Jazz, what we might see in the news is considered a rumor. Almost all related issues referring to contract extension are being publicly shown to the community.

Although maybe there's really an event that Clarkson didn't like the offer, maybe we can downgrade the "decline" into "still working out" as maybe there are parts of the contract that Clarkson didn't catch his interest but still he wants to remain in the Utah Jazz jersey.

Amid contract rumors, Jordan Clarkson says he wants to stay with Utah Jazz

[OgNasty]

Some great basketball last night with the Lakers and Mavericks.

Tonight there’s more with another doubleheader on ESPN. Up first is the Warriors and the Spurs. Hopefully Steph is feeling a little more like his old self and if so they should beat the Spurs easily.

Then you have the Nuggets and Clippers. This should be a good game. I tend to think the Nuggets have the advantage but you never know what roster the Clippers will be throwing out there.

[Shinpako09]

Tonight there’s more with another doubleheader on ESPN. Up first is the Warriors and the Spurs. Hopefully Steph is feeling a little more like his old self and if so they should beat the Spurs easily.

Although they have lost to Suns, Steph still did great scoring 24pts after missing 11 games. Now, versus Spurs, this will be an easy win for the team and hope they will find their rhythm slowly in the upcoming games coz their spot at 8 is still uncertain. Their standing is pretty much the same as other teams but for a Curry less, I can say, they did great and no Wiggins as well. With them coming back, I guess they can improve their standing. I just hope Klay's knee won't get sore again and will remain healthy.

[danherbias07]

Since there's no official news yet from a good and reliable source about Jordan Clarkson declining his contract extension to Utah Jazz, what we might see in the news is considered a rumor. Almost all related issues referring to contract extension are being publicly shown to the community.

Although maybe there's really an event that Clarkson didn't like the offer, maybe we can downgrade the "decline" into "still working out" as maybe there are parts of the contract that Clarkson didn't catch his interest but still he wants to remain in the Utah Jazz jersey.

Amid contract rumors, Jordan Clarkson says he wants to stay with Utah Jazz

That's good to hear from him. I like him to just stay there and build those good young players into even better players.
And chemistry is not something they can get for a year or even two. If he and Markkanen could find the spark at making plays like Jokic and Murray in Denver Nuggets then I bet the Jazz will be one of the unbeatable teams, especially with both of them who can do inside and outside plays.

Some great basketball last night with the Lakers and Mavericks.

Tonight there’s more with another doubleheader on ESPN. Up first is the Warriors and the Spurs. Hopefully Steph is feeling a little more like his old self and if so they should beat the Spurs easily.

Then you have the Nuggets and Clippers. This should be a good game. I tend to think the Nuggets have the advantage but you never know what roster the Clippers will be throwing out there.

I am putting my money on the Warriors here despite the spread at -10.5. It doesn't matter if they have a bad record on the road, this is the time to recollect themselves and build that rhythm for their next road games will be a rough one.