2025 NBA Season

[Sanitough]

How about the Brooklyn Nets against the Phoenix Suns? That's the 4th consecutive loss of the Nets team without Kevin Durant.
I always thought it will be like the freedom for Kyrie as a lone star, take the lead and showcase how he can shoulder the team to win games.
I guess I am wrong or I expected too much from him.
Although, I have seen him trying in the last quarter of the game. Cut the lead from 20 to 5 while the Suns cannot find who will contribute in their offensive end. KD is expected to be back next month so this will be a long season for the Nets to try and win games as much as they can and keep their position in the 5th place of the Eastern Conference.
They have a game later against the Jazz, still a road game. Kyrie should stop his habit of not playing in back-to-back games. Nets badly need him.

Kyrie is not as good as Durant, there's a big difference because when Durant was the only one playing when Kyrie was out, they already started winning games and they get better when Kyrie return. Now, it's going to be a big puzzle on how they'll solve their problem, they are tanking and I don't think this will stop anytime soon, unless Durant will be able to return.

[Baofeng]

How about the Brooklyn Nets against the Phoenix Suns? That's the 4th consecutive loss of the Nets team without Kevin Durant.
I always thought it will be like the freedom for Kyrie as a lone star, take the lead and showcase how he can shoulder the team to win games.
I guess I am wrong or I expected too much from him.
Although, I have seen him trying in the last quarter of the game. Cut the lead from 20 to 5 while the Suns cannot find who will contribute in their offensive end. KD is expected to be back next month so this will be a long season for the Nets to try and win games as much as they can and keep their position in the 5th place of the Eastern Conference.
They have a game later against the Jazz, still a road game. Kyrie should stop his habit of not playing in back-to-back games. Nets badly need him.

Kyrie is not as good as Durant, there's a big difference because when Durant was the only one playing when Kyrie was out, they already started winning games and they get better when Kyrie return. Now, it's going to be a big puzzle on how they'll solve their problem, they are tanking and I don't think this will stop anytime soon, unless Durant will be able to return.

Yeah, it's a different Kyrie that we have been seeing lately, I mean he used to take over games, but now? not sure, maybe it was his team mates. They can't go like this without Durant, they have to find ways to win games with him.

And in their next game, it's against another tough team in Jazz and road games. So if suddenly he is absent again (hopefully we will know if before hand, so that it won't be a trap again). And if Kyrie can't win games with the Nets, then obviously, it's KD's team and he is the leader and alpha and Kyrie is just another player in the roster, just saying.

[dothebeats]

How about the Brooklyn Nets against the Phoenix Suns? That's the 4th consecutive loss of the Nets team without Kevin Durant.
I always thought it will be like the freedom for Kyrie as a lone star, take the lead and showcase how he can shoulder the team to win games.
I guess I am wrong or I expected too much from him.
Although, I have seen him trying in the last quarter of the game. Cut the lead from 20 to 5 while the Suns cannot find who will contribute in their offensive end. KD is expected to be back next month so this will be a long season for the Nets to try and win games as much as they can and keep their position in the 5th place of the Eastern Conference.
They have a game later against the Jazz, still a road game. Kyrie should stop his habit of not playing in back-to-back games. Nets badly need him.

Kyrie is like that glass cannon that needs repairing after every game. He's badly missed every game that he's not in because KD is not around, but he can't just help being absent when he wants too, and that is hurting the Nets so bad because no one is going to stand up and create something big for the team. Ben Simmons without his shooters isn't really an effective playmaker. Claxton also needs some helping hand in order to post points. They are completely paralyzed without these two superstars at their disposal, and that's a sad team to be with.

[stadus]

His 20 year run has never been copied, nobody played for 20 years straight and on 20th year still lead the league, thats just not possible, he is the only one and I am assuming he will stay as the only one for a long time.

Of course, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is unique which makes his records hard to break and there's no doubt as well that it will take some time before his deeds in the league will be replaced. But I believe that these records are meant to be broken, not just in basketball but also across other sports as well. So, someday in the future, Kareem's records won't be sitting at the #1 spot anymore but he will be remembered forever as the one who had the most records and the first basketball player to do it.

[chaser15]

How about the Brooklyn Nets against the Phoenix Suns? That's the 4th consecutive loss of the Nets team without Kevin Durant.
I always thought it will be like the freedom for Kyrie as a lone star, take the lead and showcase how he can shoulder the team to win games.
I guess I am wrong or I expected too much from him.

Actually, Kyrie Irving doesn't need to carry the whole Nets to always win the game even without Durant. Back when the Nets are on a hot streak winning games before Durant got sidelined, it's not that Durant is always the key but their teammates are also doing a great job.

But what happened also to their other teammates? Why have they become underperforming and inconsistent since Durant got injured?

Does it mean that Kyrie as a leader and acting as the main guy doesn't have any impact now on the team?

[OgNasty]

How about the Brooklyn Nets against the Phoenix Suns? That's the 4th consecutive loss of the Nets team without Kevin Durant.
I always thought it will be like the freedom for Kyrie as a lone star, take the lead and showcase how he can shoulder the team to win games.
I guess I am wrong or I expected too much from him.

Actually, Kyrie Irving doesn't need to carry the whole Nets to always win the game even without Durant. Back when the Nets are on a hot streak winning games before Durant got sidelined, it's not that Durant is always the key but their teammates are also doing a great job.

But what happened also to their other teammates? Why have they become underperforming and inconsistent since Durant got injured?

Does it mean that Kyrie as a leader and acting as the main guy doesn't have any impact now on the team?

Kyrie nearly got them the win at the end of the game. He went on a pretty crazy run to make it a 3 point game during the final plays. Not bad. Especially considering he’s not 100% healthy. The Suns showed why they went to the Finals a couple of years ago. They may not be the greatest team, but they do have depth and are capable of winning games without their best players. Surprised they haven’t traded Crowder yet though.

[mirakal]

How about LeBron James’ triple double last night. Amazing that he’s still able to put up such huge numbers with 0 turnovers. He’s one of only three guys to ever score 45+ over the age of 35 and he’s done it more times than the other 2 combined. He’s a medical marvel the way he’s able to perform at his age. Truly something special to watch that will be looked back on someday the way we look back at Michael Jordan’s time in the league.

I can't honestly say that I'm surprised about it despite his age because the man has been pouring so many efforts since he was drafted in the NBA and his vision is so wide that he already set-up his goals since then, that's why we are seeing him investing millions worth of dollars towards his body so that he can stay fit and healthy throughout his whole career. In fact, I've haven't heard that he suffered some serious injury in his entire career that made him waste a single season. LeBron James is truly a one of a kind in his generation and a legend in the league.

He is wise investing with his health and look what he is harvesting right now, at his current age and still has that performance which is, really
something that his fans will cherish once he has already retired his jersey.

Fans will remember him as an alpha of his generation, a prime player who dominated the game where talents are really being competes by many
names around the league.

His legacy will be remembered with prime stars like Magic,Bird and Kobe and Jordan.

He is wise indeed! But I'm really curious if the Los Angeles Lakers will be the end of his road and will be the team to officially retire his jersey because at the back of my mind, I'm also thinking that he might choose to retire with the Cleveland Cavaliers, where his home team is and where he get drafted. Anyway, we still have a few more years to enjoy LeBron James greatness, so let's cherish it while he's still active and hopefully he can add one more ring.

[wheelz1200]

How about LeBron James’ triple double last night. Amazing that he’s still able to put up such huge numbers with 0 turnovers. He’s one of only three guys to ever score 45+ over the age of 35 and he’s done it more times than the other 2 combined. He’s a medical marvel the way he’s able to perform at his age. Truly something special to watch that will be looked back on someday the way we look back at Michael Jordan’s time in the league.

I can't honestly say that I'm surprised about it despite his age because the man has been pouring so many efforts since he was drafted in the NBA and his vision is so wide that he already set-up his goals since then, that's why we are seeing him investing millions worth of dollars towards his body so that he can stay fit and healthy throughout his whole career. In fact, I've haven't heard that he suffered some serious injury in his entire career that made him waste a single season. LeBron James is truly a one of a kind in his generation and a legend in the league.

He is wise investing with his health and look what he is harvesting right now, at his current age and still has that performance which is, really
something that his fans will cherish once he has already retired his jersey.

Fans will remember him as an alpha of his generation, a prime player who dominated the game where talents are really being competes by many
names around the league.

His legacy will be remembered with prime stars like Magic,Bird and Kobe and Jordan.

He is wise indeed! But I'm really curious if the Los Angeles Lakers will be the end of his road and will be the team to officially retire his jersey because at the back of my mind, I'm also thinking that he might choose to retire with the Cleveland Cavaliers, where his home team is and where he get drafted. Anyway, we still have a few more years to enjoy LeBron James greatness, so let's cherish it while he's still active and hopefully he can add one more ring.

I can't see lebron finishing up in a Lakers uniform but who knows.  I think it really depends on what the Lakers do in terms of personnel.  No doubt he wants another Crack at a title run before this is all over.  Once he catches Kareem amd points all focus will be on that next championship.  As constructed lebron doesn't stay Lakers aren't built to win.

[harizen]

He is wise indeed! But I'm really curious if the Los Angeles Lakers will be the end of his road and will be the team to officially retire his jersey because at the back of my mind, I'm also thinking that he might choose to retire with the Cleveland Cavaliers, where his home team is and where he get drafted. Anyway, we still have a few more years to enjoy LeBron James greatness, so let's cherish it while he's still active and hopefully he can add one more ring.

Next season, LeBron James will have his player option and no one knows if he will leave the Lakers or form a new contract with the team. I'm also not seeing him retiring in the Lakers jersey but there are things that might be the reason/s why he will stay with the Lakers until retirement.

First, LeBron's family is already settled in the Los Angeles Lakers. Bronny is also studying there and is part of the school's basketball team.

Second, Bronny might enter the NBA draft next season, and Los Angeles Lakers are the only team that might push on acquiring him as LeBron is hoping to play with his son, even just for a season.

Well then, we will see it all in the off-season.

[SquallLeonhart]

Sooner or later though Luka will have to ask the management for a better team mate, what if he goes to the management and demand for it? They failed on KP + Luka experiment before, it could have been good, but something is off.

So they traded him, still though, looks like the players they got doesn't have that mentality, not the skills because they are good, however, it could be that they are not mentally ready. So most of the times they are just standing and watching Luka and waiting for him to throw a a pass and they will take a jumpshot.

I think they are on the way to build a team that will be good, they just need a few more seasons. Luka being this great very early on was the trouble, nobody expected him to be MVP level player right from second season on forward, they expected him to have some growing pains, and during that period they would be able to build a team around him.

But, this dude is on his fifth season and only 23 years old and he is already one of the best players in the entire league. So, it does take a while for him to get better teammates. I think it will happen, but it is just going to take a few more seasons, by the team he is 25-26 he could have a better team which is good enough if you ask me.

[YuginKadoya]

^^ The Warriors though has a good chance to win that game, they take the lead but Jalen Brown's 3 tied the score. Still though, they had the ball but Curry misses a desperate 3.

It's that the Warriors doesn't have enough players in the rotation in this game, Kuminga, Moody was not in the game and Kerr will have to play with just 8 players against a healthy Celtics and in their homecourt. It's not a bad lost though, again they almost steal 1 from Boston Garden, they just fell short in the OT as their legs are tired.

Yup! right now Jonathan Kuminga is part of that Rotation he and Jordan Poole make a great tandem of getting the ball easily, and it was the pressure that got in Stephen Curry and the game come into Overtime they can not make a lead anymore, and the Boston Celtics have taken advantage of the small line up of the Warriors, that is why they have pretty much in trouble playing with the Celtics, but surely I was like watching a finals game and the Boston Celtics is a team that is for the Finals,

It was evident that they are getting outmuscled by Robert Williams and Big Al Horford. And the thing is both can also contribute to the offense as well. So Looney and Draymond as much as he is really good in defense and has a high boxing IQ, not enough for them to upset the Celtics.

Yes, it's like championship fever again, both doesn't want to lose, but I guess the Celtics is the better team this game.

For sure the Warriors learn a lot as a team with this loss.

It was very imminent that the Boston Celtics have already outmuscled the Golden State Warriors, and because they don't have those big guns inside the Celtics reigned the inside rebounds Draymond Green surely have a hard time during this time, but even though they lost it seems that Draymond Green is not really upset about this because he always knew that it is just the beginning while playing with Deuce, was the adorable thing he does, and I surely hope we got to see another game like this, and these two teams would see each other in the finals again,

[wheelz1200]

He is wise indeed! But I'm really curious if the Los Angeles Lakers will be the end of his road and will be the team to officially retire his jersey because at the back of my mind, I'm also thinking that he might choose to retire with the Cleveland Cavaliers, where his home team is and where he get drafted. Anyway, we still have a few more years to enjoy LeBron James greatness, so let's cherish it while he's still active and hopefully he can add one more ring.

Next season, LeBron James will have his player option and no one knows if he will leave the Lakers or form a new contract with the team. I'm also not seeing him retiring in the Lakers jersey but there are things that might be the reason/s why he will stay with the Lakers until retirement.

First, LeBron's family is already settled in the Los Angeles Lakers. Bronny is also studying there and is part of the school's basketball team.

Second, Bronny might enter the NBA draft next season, and Los Angeles Lakers are the only team that might push on acquiring him as LeBron is hoping to play with his son, even just for a season.

Well then, we will see it all in the off-season.

Bronny can't go into the draft until 2024 at a minimum.  He isn't eligible to be in this draft unless you meant 2024.  And even then he is a 4 star recruit, unless he really improves he's on the fringe of even being considered a draft pick.  Between upper classman, international talent, g league, etc it will be tough for bronny to Crack the draft.

[Captain Corporate]

I am %100 sure that Bronny will be drafted even if only for his fathers name. Dude doesn't need to play all that much, there were a million antentekoumpos in the league just because Giannis was in the league, which means that they wanted to get his brothers in order to maybe have a chance to get him too, but that did not work. I am sure Bronny will be anticipated, and Lebron "may" go to the team that drafts him, just these two ideas would be better than most second round picks. Like seriously, whats a 55th pick guy ever does? Its very rare you find a gem there, hence its better to get Bronny for a hopes of one more year from Lebron and make a killing with profits thanks to jersey sales. I am sure it will happen, just don't know which team.

[dwyane36]

Next season, LeBron James will have his player option and no one knows if he will leave the Lakers or form a new contract with the team. I'm also not seeing him retiring in the Lakers jersey but there are things that might be the reason/s why he will stay with the Lakers until retirement.

First, LeBron's family is already settled in the Los Angeles Lakers. Bronny is also studying there and is part of the school's basketball team.

Second, Bronny might enter the NBA draft next season, and Los Angeles Lakers are the only team that might push on acquiring him as LeBron is hoping to play with his son, even just for a season.

Well then, we will see it all in the off-season.

LeBron will stay with the Lakers next season because he has a player option for the 24/25 season, not the 23/24 season. Anyway, maybe the Lakers' management will really want to get Bronny in order to keep LeBron, but the problem is that the Lakers only have a second-round draft pick in which Bronny might be selected. So it's still hard to predict whether LeBron will retire in a Lakers uniform or not.

[wheelz1200]

I am %100 sure that Bronny will be drafted even if only for his fathers name. Dude doesn't need to play all that much, there were a million antentekoumpos in the league just because Giannis was in the league, which means that they wanted to get his brothers in order to maybe have a chance to get him too, but that did not work. I am sure Bronny will be anticipated, and Lebron "may" go to the team that drafts him, just these two ideas would be better than most second round picks. Like seriously, whats a 55th pick guy ever does? Its very rare you find a gem there, hence its better to get Bronny for a hopes of one more year from Lebron and make a killing with profits thanks to jersey sales. I am sure it will happen, just don't know which team.

I've seen the kid play, He is "ok".  Right now he would get embarrassed even if he stepped foot on a summer league NBA court.  No chance he makes an nba squad.  I get it everyone wants lebron but let's be honest Bron will be 40 years old and his kid won't ever see playing time.  There is 2 spots and locking up a ton of money in Bron.  Kind of hamstrings your team.  Kid needs to get better which he very well can.

[gagux123]

He is wise indeed! But I'm really curious if the Los Angeles Lakers will be the end of his road and will be the team to officially retire his jersey because at the back of my mind, I'm also thinking that he might choose to retire with the Cleveland Cavaliers, where his home team is and where he get drafted. Anyway, we still have a few more years to enjoy LeBron James greatness, so let's cherish it while he's still active and hopefully he can add one more ring.

I confess that this is one of the questions I would most like to know, this can even be considered a mystery lol

What I and some friends of mine speculate is that LeBron James will return to the Cavaliers, Bronny will be drafted to the Cavs and for the first time in NBA history, son and father will play together on the same team.
And after that feat happens, LeBron James will retire for the Cavs.

I know that LJ's contentment in the Lakers is not the best, including the bad performance of the team, I have no doubt that this could be a factor for him to leave the Lakers soon, now, if the chemistry between the players improves, AD is 100% healthy, and Wesbrook's performance improves, I believe LJ will be able to stay longer in LAL.

Of course, everything I've said is mere speculation on my part, but I have no doubt that it could happen....

[Pamadar]

He is wise indeed! But I'm really curious if the Los Angeles Lakers will be the end of his road and will be the team to officially retire his jersey because at the back of my mind, I'm also thinking that he might choose to retire with the Cleveland Cavaliers, where his home team is and where he get drafted. Anyway, we still have a few more years to enjoy LeBron James greatness, so let's cherish it while he's still active and hopefully he can add one more ring.

I confess that this is one of the questions I would most like to know, this can even be considered a mystery lol

What I and some friends of mine speculate is that LeBron James will return to the Cavaliers, Bronny will be drafted to the Cavs and for the first time in NBA history, son and father will play together on the same team.
And after that feat happens, LeBron James will retire for the Cavs.

I know that LJ's contentment in the Lakers is not the best, including the bad performance of the team, I have no doubt that this could be a factor for him to leave the Lakers soon, now, if the chemistry between the players improves, AD is 100% healthy, and Wesbrook's performance improves, I believe LJ will be able to stay longer in LAL.

Of course, everything I've said is mere speculation on my part, but I have no doubt that it could happen....

On both sides, the chances are possible LeBron can part ways with the Lakers and choose to play with the Cavs if that's the destination of his son's Bronny, that is another record that will be added under his name.

But knowing the capabilities of Lakers, if ever that the chemistry will be converted to more winning
streak after AD's comeback, LeBron can extend his stay and let the Lakers draft his son and play together
under the same jersey.

[danherbias07]

Kyrie nearly got them the win at the end of the game. He went on a pretty crazy run to make it a 3 point game during the final plays. Not bad. Especially considering he’s not 100% healthy. The Suns showed why they went to the Finals a couple of years ago. They may not be the greatest team, but they do have depth and are capable of winning games without their best players. Surprised they haven’t traded Crowder yet though.

He entered his zone in the 4th quarter. I actually have given up after the end of the 3rd quarter so I stopped watching. After I saw the end of the regulation score I was shocked and my +5.5 bet won too. Reviewed what happened in the 4th quarter and I saw Kyrie doing everything to end that losing streak. I won't say what he did isn't enough but he lacks time to continue what he started and the Suns are also preventing him to turn the game around.
Good efforts though.

And in their next game, it's against another tough team in Jazz and road games. So if suddenly he is absent again (hopefully we will know if before hand, so that it won't be a trap again). And if Kyrie can't win games with the Nets, then obviously, it's KD's team and he is the leader and alpha and Kyrie is just another player in the roster, just saying.

Utah Jazz in 2 hours. I won't conclude like that yet. He is the guy who can get hot in consecutive games and there's something bad that happened while playing against the Suns when Ben Simmons picked the wrong choice of words to the official that leads to ejection. If he was there to support Kyrie, it might end differently.

[ultrloa]

He is wise indeed! But I'm really curious if the Los Angeles Lakers will be the end of his road and will be the team to officially retire his jersey because at the back of my mind, I'm also thinking that he might choose to retire with the Cleveland Cavaliers, where his home team is and where he get drafted. Anyway, we still have a few more years to enjoy LeBron James greatness, so let's cherish it while he's still active and hopefully he can add one more ring.

I confess that this is one of the questions I would most like to know, this can even be considered a mystery lol

What I and some friends of mine speculate is that LeBron James will return to the Cavaliers, Bronny will be drafted to the Cavs and for the first time in NBA history, son and father will play together on the same team.
And after that feat happens, LeBron James will retire for the Cavs.

I know that LJ's contentment in the Lakers is not the best, including the bad performance of the team, I have no doubt that this could be a factor for him to leave the Lakers soon, now, if the chemistry between the players improves, AD is 100% healthy, and Wesbrook's performance improves, I believe LJ will be able to stay longer in LAL.

Of course, everything I've said is mere speculation on my part, but I have no doubt that it could happen....

On both sides, the chances are possible LeBron can part ways with the Lakers and choose to play with the Cavs if that's the destination of his son's Bronny, that is another record that will be added under his name.

But knowing the capabilities of Lakers, if ever that the chemistry will be converted to more winning
streak after AD's comeback, LeBron can extend his stay and let the Lakers draft his son and play together
under the same jersey.

There's a rumor spreading about Lebron leaving and he will go to the team where he's son got drafted. But I believe this will happen in lakers since many great players end their career in purple and gold so maybe Lebron want to leave a mark there as well maybe Lakers will do what Lebron request if this scenarios will happen since this will be a good business to them if they can acquire the father and son duo since it will convert to more sales to them. But let see what will be the update to this since to many things to happen and everything could change.

[Yaunfitda]

He is wise indeed! But I'm really curious if the Los Angeles Lakers will be the end of his road and will be the team to officially retire his jersey because at the back of my mind, I'm also thinking that he might choose to retire with the Cleveland Cavaliers, where his home team is and where he get drafted. Anyway, we still have a few more years to enjoy LeBron James greatness, so let's cherish it while he's still active and hopefully he can add one more ring.

I confess that this is one of the questions I would most like to know, this can even be considered a mystery lol

What I and some friends of mine speculate is that LeBron James will return to the Cavaliers, Bronny will be drafted to the Cavs and for the first time in NBA history, son and father will play together on the same team.
And after that feat happens, LeBron James will retire for the Cavs.

I know that LJ's contentment in the Lakers is not the best, including the bad performance of the team, I have no doubt that this could be a factor for him to leave the Lakers soon, now, if the chemistry between the players improves, AD is 100% healthy, and Wesbrook's performance improves, I believe LJ will be able to stay longer in LAL.

Of course, everything I've said is mere speculation on my part, but I have no doubt that it could happen....

On both sides, the chances are possible LeBron can part ways with the Lakers and choose to play with the Cavs if that's the destination of his son's Bronny, that is another record that will be added under his name.

But knowing the capabilities of Lakers, if ever that the chemistry will be converted to more winning
streak after AD's comeback, LeBron can extend his stay and let the Lakers draft his son and play together
under the same jersey.

We still don't know where his son is going to play, what the rumor that we have been hearing and it seems to be true, that Lebron is going to play still and wait for his son to be drafted in the NBA so that they can make another record of father and son.

And who knows, maybe his son will be traded to the Lakers just to make his wishes come true.

There are a lot of scenarios right now, but we will have to wait. First Lebron will have to break Abdul-Jabbar's record this season, that's his motivation for sure.