2025 NBA Season

[tusandii]

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Mostly in the playoffs but when they faced the Nuggets in the WCF, they almost lost to all factors and that became a reason why they've been swept by now the reigning champion in the league. Height wasn't really a factor inside the paint though, it's just that Anthony Davis cannot focus on his role and defend the paint because the guys outside the perimeter also needed some help as they weren't acting what needs to be done.

Not only in WCF, but indeed the Lakers can't beat the Nuggets, I'm not even sure the Lakers can just keep up with the Nuggets.
From the last meeting, it can be confirmed that the Nuggets are indeed the strongest in the western region plus they have Nikola Jokic and also LeBron James who can make the Nuggets have a good game from start to finish.
For the next season I still have faith in the Nuggets so they can create an amazing series and a win.

[yazher]

After three games in the NBA Summer League 2023, Kai Sotto finally got a taste of the big league’s preseason tournament with the Orlando Magic.
Sotto posted six points, four rebounds, three blocks and an assist in his NBA Summer League debut despite the loss.

https://sports.inquirer.net/518939/kai-sotto-finally-sees-action-for-orlando-magic-in-nba-summer-league
So for sure this is going to be big in the Philippines as I have said they are crazy on their basketball.
And speaking of Philippines, FIBA will be held there. So another great time for basketball in the country.
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It feels like a new milestone for the Basketball fans in the Philippines and they have been waiting for him to wear that Jersey and play like a real NBA player even though it's just a summer league. Maybe he cannot reach to play in the real NBA game this upcoming season due to a lack of ability and skills to do so because his teammates are way more advanced than him this time and he is lucky to have such experience to play in this league despite of his lack of skill currently. there are still lots of room for improvement and maybe when he gets the right skills that some teams in the NBA need, they will sign him in the future.

[arwin100]

After three games in the NBA Summer League 2023, Kai Sotto finally got a taste of the big league’s preseason tournament with the Orlando Magic.
Sotto posted six points, four rebounds, three blocks and an assist in his NBA Summer League debut despite the loss.

https://sports.inquirer.net/518939/kai-sotto-finally-sees-action-for-orlando-magic-in-nba-summer-league
So for sure this is going to be big in the Philippines as I have said they are crazy on their basketball.
And speaking of Philippines, FIBA will be held there. So another great time for basketball in the country.

It feels like a new milestone for the Basketball fans in the Philippines and they have been waiting for him to wear that Jersey and play like a real NBA player even though it's just a summer league. Maybe he cannot reach to play in the real NBA game this upcoming season due to a lack of ability and skills to do so because his teammates are way more advanced than him this time and he is lucky to have such experience to play in this league despite of his lack of skill currently. there are still lots of room for improvement and maybe when he gets the right skills that some teams in the NBA need, they will sign him in the future.
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But at least he provide some quality numbers even though he only have limited minutes inside the court so most provably that they might think that if they give him more minutes he can produce more. But I think this is just a one game and magic officials or other NBA scouts might find that not enough to sign him on their team. Maybe Kai need to prove more his self next time if he still have any plan to continue his NBA dream.

[Questat]

Everyone talking about Ja Morant and thought neighborhoods or lack of role models is absolutely crazy. He grew up in a rich neighborhood, went to private school, his parents are still happily married and judging from the pictures of them growing up, their household was not in any way gangsta. This being hard stuff happened after they all got money and wanted to play pretend Scarface. That’s why he has teenagers at his house he’s bullying. This is going to end badly for him if he keeps playing a fake role and it won’t be loss of sponsors.

Yes, that is the thing which makes it more confusing because why would he wanted to portray someone that isn't really the real him. I mean, he have all the means in life, living comfortable, been to a private school and even came from a rich neighborhood, and then he just wanted to be a gangsta? When in fact he doesn't know what it really mean or what will be the consequence about it. I guess Dame Lillard should teach this kid a lesson because he is the real gangsta but chose a new way so that he can continue to play professionally.

[Ziskinberg]

Meanwhile, Victor Wembanyama just made a remark saying the NBA is less physical than his games in Europe.

We can't blame him for that since he hasn't experienced the real one yet but I'm pretty sure some US players who read that are going to get a piece of him. He's in for a rude awakening hehe.

Exactly, I’m starting to doubt him due to his recent opinion since Spurs is currently at the bottom of the standings. I wonder if he can play even a full quarter on NBA regular season especially against hard core big man like Giaanis, Jokic and Embiid. I'm sure that his hamstring will gonna ache much once he receive consecutive blows on a real physical game.

He even struggling on summer league. I think his comment is just to boost his morale since people is expecting a lot on him while he can't display a very dominant performance to carry his teammates.

Coach Pop will not do anything that can harm the future image of the Spurs franchise, they will do everything they can to take care of him so that he will not suffer any serious injury in his rookie years. They might not able to help him at all times but at least they are trying to figure out what is best for him while only acquiring experience and playing in the safe side in the same time, although that might be tricky, they have no choice as of now because they just cannot let Victor play a full quarter as that will be too risky.

[Volgastallion]

Reports are coming out stating that James Harden is done in a Sixers uniform. Apparently he has had some disagreements with the GM of the Sixers and doesn’t want to play in Philly anymore. Shocker, Harden and Kyrie Irving can’t find places to be happy… People close to Harden are saying he has his heart set on playing for the Clippers this season.

This guy is just ridiculous.

He chose his player option to basically stay in Philly but now he hates it AGAIN and wants to go. He had the choice to become a free agent. These clowns are having contracts they signed. How dare them requested trade after trade. There should be a rule that teams may terminate contracts if players do that.

Players expect to get paid, so the team can expect performance and not some diva behaviour.  3 trade requests in 3 years, when will teams finally wake up and give him a minimum contract, he is not worth the trouble in my eyes.

Yes its the way their are, not matter what they claim their are, they dont have any modesty. They are 100% Ego, and they want like a crybaby all in the way they want, and if this its not happening they start to make this things.

Really sad to see so good players wasted for this behavior.

[Yamifoud]

-snip-

Mostly in the playoffs but when they faced the Nuggets in the WCF, they almost lost to all factors and that became a reason why they've been swept by now the reigning champion in the league. Height wasn't really a factor inside the paint though, it's just that Anthony Davis cannot focus on his role and defend the paint because the guys outside the perimeter also needed some help as they weren't acting what needs to be done.

Not only in WCF, but indeed the Lakers can't beat the Nuggets, I'm not even sure the Lakers can just keep up with the Nuggets.
From the last meeting, it can be confirmed that the Nuggets are indeed the strongest in the western region plus they have Nikola Jokic and also LeBron James who can make the Nuggets have a good game from start to finish.
For the next season I still have faith in the Nuggets so they can create an amazing series and a win.

Nothing would last forever, remember that. If you look at the history of NBA, there are only few teams that won a back to back championship, so last season the teams like the Lakers who are struggling could be better next season because they will try to improve their roster and I'm sure can do that as they have a good learning experience.

The Nuggets have all the skills and a good roster that could win a championship again, but it's a long season, you know, injuries could be a hindrance to that.

[danherbias07]

Nothing will change though as the decision is already done and they already part-ways that's already concluded.

And that's why they should've just ended that decision with CP3 assuming it's Isiah Thomas who did it and forget about any statement from them. All they have to do was apologize to Isiah if it is not really true. The issue already died but their statement made it live again.

Reports are coming out stating that James Harden is done in a Sixers uniform. Apparently he has had some disagreements with the GM of the Sixers and doesn’t want to play in Philly anymore. Shocker, Harden and Kyrie Irving can’t find places to be happy… People close to Harden are saying he has his heart set on playing for the Clippers this season.

I doubt that's Daryl Morey (PBO of 76ers), chances are that the GM with disagreement with him is Elton Brand. Daryl Morey is like the agent of James Harden, he had been pulling him wherever he will go. From the Rockets and when he was moved to the 76ers too. The only delay is when Harden went to the Brooklyn Nets.
It looks like they are planning to pile up near Kawhi. Westbrook stayed even with a small contract. Or, could it be that the owner of the Clippers is that good at inviting players?
What do they see with the Clippers? I am kind of intrigued. Kawhi Leonard is injury prone and they don't really have the best bench there. Perhaps even if Steve Ballmer cuts the offer for James, he would still accept it. Damn, that will be an All-Star team with him, and that almost completes their first five filled with stars. The only position left is a superstar center.

[Natalim]

Reports are coming out stating that James Harden is done in a Sixers uniform. Apparently he has had some disagreements with the GM of the Sixers and doesn’t want to play in Philly anymore. Shocker, Harden and Kyrie Irving can’t find places to be happy… People close to Harden are saying he has his heart set on playing for the Clippers this season.

This guy is just ridiculous.

He chose his player option to basically stay in Philly but now he hates it AGAIN and wants to go. He had the choice to become a free agent. These clowns are having contracts they signed. How dare them requested trade after trade. There should be a rule that teams may terminate contracts if players do that.

Players expect to get paid, so the team can expect performance and not some diva behaviour.  3 trade requests in 3 years, when will teams finally wake up and give him a minimum contract, he is not worth the trouble in my eyes.

Yes its the way their are, not matter what they claim their are, they dont have any modesty. They are 100% Ego, and they want like a crybaby all in the way they want, and if this its not happening they start to make this things.

Really sad to see so good players wasted for this behavior.

I guess that will happen once you are already seeing the horizon in the midst of the sundown of your career and yet, you still don't have any chip on your shoulder, so now, you will be moving as fast as possible because you just cannot feel that you can have what you want in your present team. But the thing is, not everyone is destined to be a champion even if you were once a monster in your younger years.

And that is what happening right now to James Harden, he just wanted Philly not because he see his chance to win the championship but because he just wanted a way out from the Nets, and now, he wanted to be in the right team that can provide him what he wanted. But I doubt that will happen though, he is becoming a liability instead of an asset.

[Kelvinid]

And that is what happening right now to James Harden, he just wanted Philly not because he see his chance to win the championship but because he just wanted a way out from the Nets, and now, he wanted to be in the right team that can provide him what he wanted. But I doubt that will happen though, he is becoming a liability instead of an asset.

With his value in terms of money, I say he is not the same player who carries the Houston Rockets to its success before.  Maybe it's just normal when a star player join with another star player because their will be a change of strategy, like when Harden was with the Houston, he used to make all the decisions or the play to be specific, but when he joined Joel Embiid, he cannot do that anymore as the latter is the franchise player. In addition, he is also aging and has become a bit of injury prone player, so overall, his value has really diminish.

[OgNasty]

Reports are coming out stating that James Harden is done in a Sixers uniform. Apparently he has had some disagreements with the GM of the Sixers and doesn’t want to play in Philly anymore. Shocker, Harden and Kyrie Irving can’t find places to be happy… People close to Harden are saying he has his heart set on playing for the Clippers this season.

This guy is just ridiculous.

He chose his player option to basically stay in Philly but now he hates it AGAIN and wants to go. He had the choice to become a free agent. These clowns are having contracts they signed. How dare them requested trade after trade. There should be a rule that teams may terminate contracts if players do that.

Players expect to get paid, so the team can expect performance and not some diva behaviour.  3 trade requests in 3 years, when will teams finally wake up and give him a minimum contract, he is not worth the trouble in my eyes.

Yes its the way their are, not matter what they claim their are, they dont have any modesty. They are 100% Ego, and they want like a crybaby all in the way they want, and if this its not happening they start to make this things.

Really sad to see so good players wasted for this behavior.

I guess that will happen once you are already seeing the horizon in the midst of the sundown of your career and yet, you still don't have any chip on your shoulder, so now, you will be moving as fast as possible because you just cannot feel that you can have what you want in your present team. But the thing is, not everyone is destined to be a champion even if you were once a monster in your younger years.

And that is what happening right now to James Harden, he just wanted Philly not because he see his chance to win the championship but because he just wanted a way out from the Nets, and now, he wanted to be in the right team that can provide him what he wanted. But I doubt that will happen though, he is becoming a liability instead of an asset.

Part of James Harden’s complaint is the way his contract negotiations were handled by the GM. He alluded to being lied to about signing a deal and getting a trade and now feels he needs to force the situation a little bit. He’s like a mini-Kyrie though. He just wants to play with friends and make millions. I guess I don’t blame him but I won’t be surprised when he retires without a ring.

[carlisle1]

And that is what happening right now to James Harden, he just wanted Philly not because he see his chance to win the championship but because he just wanted a way out from the Nets, and now, he wanted to be in the right team that can provide him what he wanted. But I doubt that will happen though, he is becoming a liability instead of an asset.

With his value in terms of money, I say he is not the same player who carries the Houston Rockets to its success before.  Maybe it's just normal when a star player join with another star player because their will be a change of strategy, like when Harden was with the Houston, he used to make all the decisions or the play to be specific, but when he joined Joel Embiid, he cannot do that anymore as the latter is the franchise player. In addition, he is also aging and has become a bit of injury prone player, so overall, his value has really diminish.

Pairing with Embiid is quite good, but playing with other stars who are playing with them I guess it didn't work out the way
Harden project about his transfer to Philly.

thinking maybe he can serve as the main alpha and Embiid will listen to him and be the man who will show respect and adjustment
for the rest to follow.

And in terms of value, I wouldn't disagree with that. His aging and his game is no longer the same when he's still in his prime.

[Distinctin]

And that is what happening right now to James Harden, he just wanted Philly not because he see his chance to win the championship but because he just wanted a way out from the Nets, and now, he wanted to be in the right team that can provide him what he wanted. But I doubt that will happen though, he is becoming a liability instead of an asset.

With his value in terms of money, I say he is not the same player who carries the Houston Rockets to its success before.  Maybe it's just normal when a star player join with another star player because their will be a change of strategy, like when Harden was with the Houston, he used to make all the decisions or the play to be specific, but when he joined Joel Embiid, he cannot do that anymore as the latter is the franchise player. In addition, he is also aging and has become a bit of injury prone player, so overall, his value has really diminish.

Pairing with Embiid is quite good, but playing with other stars who are playing with them I guess it didn't work out the way
Harden project about his transfer to Philly.

thinking maybe he can serve as the main alpha and Embiid will listen to him and be the man who will show respect and adjustment
for the rest to follow.

And in terms of value, I wouldn't disagree with that. His aging and his game is no longer the same when he's still in his prime.

I believe that he can command anybody if the players of the same roster are still seeing his capabilities but that is not the case because James Harden has become unpredictable, nobody would want to follow someone if they are not displaying something to be a model for them, nobody can tell anymore when will he provide those good points to help the team because most of the time, his game night are so silent. Very silent that Tyrese Maxey is getting more points compared to him.

[Japinat]

-snip-

Mostly in the playoffs but when they faced the Nuggets in the WCF, they almost lost to all factors and that became a reason why they've been swept by now the reigning champion in the league. Height wasn't really a factor inside the paint though, it's just that Anthony Davis cannot focus on his role and defend the paint because the guys outside the perimeter also needed some help as they weren't acting what needs to be done.

Not only in WCF, but indeed the Lakers can't beat the Nuggets, I'm not even sure the Lakers can just keep up with the Nuggets.
From the last meeting, it can be confirmed that the Nuggets are indeed the strongest in the western region plus they have Nikola Jokic and also LeBron James who can make the Nuggets have a good game from start to finish.
For the next season I still have faith in the Nuggets so they can create an amazing series and a win.

Yes, I have no doubt about that as well. In fact, the Denver Nuggets will be more dangerous in the upcoming season because they are now more experienced and much more mature to know what should they do in a certain instances, moreover, I got zero doubts that they can still claim the #1 seed in the Western Conference. Any team can take that place of course but that will not last long enough because the Nuggets will aggressively get what is rightfully theirs in their return to get the first seed.

[xzone]

Reports are coming out stating that James Harden is done in a Sixers uniform. Apparently he has had some disagreements with the GM of the Sixers and doesn’t want to play in Philly anymore. Shocker, Harden and Kyrie Irving can’t find places to be happy… People close to Harden are saying he has his heart set on playing for the Clippers this season.

I've seen the news about Clippers too. There's a pretty good squad there, I think Harden can play very well on a team like this. The Clippers are negotiating with a few more players, if they can continue to strengthen the roster, we will see a very good team in the Playoffs. This may be why Harden is so insistent on the Clippers

[Viscore]

Reports are coming out stating that James Harden is done in a Sixers uniform. Apparently he has had some disagreements with the GM of the Sixers and doesn’t want to play in Philly anymore. Shocker, Harden and Kyrie Irving can’t find places to be happy… People close to Harden are saying he has his heart set on playing for the Clippers this season.

This guy is just ridiculous.

He chose his player option to basically stay in Philly but now he hates it AGAIN and wants to go. He had the choice to become a free agent. These clowns are having contracts they signed. How dare them requested trade after trade. There should be a rule that teams may terminate contracts if players do that.

Players expect to get paid, so the team can expect performance and not some diva behaviour.  3 trade requests in 3 years, when will teams finally wake up and give him a minimum contract, he is not worth the trouble in my eyes.

Yes its the way their are, not matter what they claim their are, they dont have any modesty. They are 100% Ego, and they want like a crybaby all in the way they want, and if this its not happening they start to make this things.

Really sad to see so good players wasted for this behavior.

I guess that will happen once you are already seeing the horizon in the midst of the sundown of your career and yet, you still don't have any chip on your shoulder, so now, you will be moving as fast as possible because you just cannot feel that you can have what you want in your present team. But the thing is, not everyone is destined to be a champion even if you were once a monster in your younger years.

And that is what happening right now to James Harden, he just wanted Philly not because he see his chance to win the championship but because he just wanted a way out from the Nets, and now, he wanted to be in the right team that can provide him what he wanted. But I doubt that will happen though, he is becoming a liability instead of an asset.

Part of James Harden’s complaint is the way his contract negotiations were handled by the GM. He alluded to being lied to about signing a deal and getting a trade and now feels he needs to force the situation a little bit. He’s like a mini-Kyrie though. He just wants to play with friends and make millions. I guess I don’t blame him but I won’t be surprised when he retires without a ring.

Mostly probably, they cannot accept the fact that their words doesn't matter anymore as it feels like it don't weigh anything because the team is not hearing a single thing they are saying as the team believes that their time to demand is over.

It's their time to obey the team now if they still wanted to keep on playing professionally, it will be hard for them of course to wrap all these things in their head because they used to be an asset to a team which give them the right to give a call on what they wanted but times have changed, they aren't the ones who they used to be.

[Pamadar]

-snip-

Mostly in the playoffs but when they faced the Nuggets in the WCF, they almost lost to all factors and that became a reason why they've been swept by now the reigning champion in the league. Height wasn't really a factor inside the paint though, it's just that Anthony Davis cannot focus on his role and defend the paint because the guys outside the perimeter also needed some help as they weren't acting what needs to be done.

Not only in WCF, but indeed the Lakers can't beat the Nuggets, I'm not even sure the Lakers can just keep up with the Nuggets.
From the last meeting, it can be confirmed that the Nuggets are indeed the strongest in the western region plus they have Nikola Jokic and also LeBron James who can make the Nuggets have a good game from start to finish.
For the next season I still have faith in the Nuggets so they can create an amazing series and a win.

Yes, I have no doubt about that as well. In fact, the Denver Nuggets will be more dangerous in the upcoming season because they are now more experienced and much more mature to know what should they do in a certain instances, moreover, I got zero doubts that they can still claim the #1 seed in the Western Conference. Any team can take that place of course but that will not last long enough because the Nuggets will aggressively get what is rightfully theirs in their return to get the first seed.

A nice one to expect from the Nuggets, since all the teams are preparing to compete against them.

They needed to defend the title and if my memory serve it right, the last back-to-back champ was the Golden state warriors
almost a grand-slam if only KD and Thompson were healthy during the finals.

Now, it was the Lakers, Bucks, then the warriors again and now it's Nuggets term to protect and will try to stay on top,
still young squad with now a good experienced, they can really compete and may continue to stay on top.

[Botnake]

-snip-

Mostly in the playoffs but when they faced the Nuggets in the WCF, they almost lost to all factors and that became a reason why they've been swept by now the reigning champion in the league. Height wasn't really a factor inside the paint though, it's just that Anthony Davis cannot focus on his role and defend the paint because the guys outside the perimeter also needed some help as they weren't acting what needs to be done.

Not only in WCF, but indeed the Lakers can't beat the Nuggets, I'm not even sure the Lakers can just keep up with the Nuggets.
From the last meeting, it can be confirmed that the Nuggets are indeed the strongest in the western region plus they have Nikola Jokic and also LeBron James who can make the Nuggets have a good game from start to finish.
For the next season I still have faith in the Nuggets so they can create an amazing series and a win.

Yes, I have no doubt about that as well. In fact, the Denver Nuggets will be more dangerous in the upcoming season because they are now more experienced and much more mature to know what should they do in a certain instances, moreover, I got zero doubts that they can still claim the #1 seed in the Western Conference. Any team can take that place of course but that will not last long enough because the Nuggets will aggressively get what is rightfully theirs in their return to get the first seed.

A nice one to expect from the Nuggets, since all the teams are preparing to compete against them.

They needed to defend the title and if my memory serve it right, the last back-to-back champ was the Golden state warriors
almost a grand-slam if only KD and Thompson were healthy during the finals.

Now, it was the Lakers, Bucks, then the warriors again and now it's Nuggets term to protect and will try to stay on top,
still young squad with now a good experienced, they can really compete and may continue to stay on top.

A team that has a player who changed how NBA should be played have a much higher chance to win the championship and since that team is the Nuggets because they have Nikola Jokic, we can say that they can defend their title just right. Plus, they got Aaron Gordon and Jamal Murray to handle the rest, and few younger ones to help their core.

It's just the same when the Golden State Warriors was on their highest, they too have changed the NBA especially with the arrival of Curry which completes the whole squad. But now, it's already different as their big three is somewhat old already and not expected to be on their best just like on their younger years.

[püsür]

Reports are coming out stating that James Harden is done in a Sixers uniform. Apparently he has had some disagreements with the GM of the Sixers and doesn’t want to play in Philly anymore. Shocker, Harden and Kyrie Irving can’t find places to be happy… People close to Harden are saying he has his heart set on playing for the Clippers this season.

This guy is just ridiculous.

He chose his player option to basically stay in Philly but now he hates it AGAIN and wants to go. He had the choice to become a free agent. These clowns are having contracts they signed. How dare them requested trade after trade. There should be a rule that teams may terminate contracts if players do that.

Players expect to get paid, so the team can expect performance and not some diva behaviour.  3 trade requests in 3 years, when will teams finally wake up and give him a minimum contract, he is not worth the trouble in my eyes.

Yes its the way their are, not matter what they claim their are, they dont have any modesty. They are 100% Ego, and they want like a crybaby all in the way they want, and if this its not happening they start to make this things.

Really sad to see so good players wasted for this behavior.

I was about to write similar things to these thoughts. I am so sick of these divas acting out like this. Enough is enough. I am not so sure and knowledgeable in this issue but the contracts of players are too player-sided, as far as I know from a youtube video. That is why they can act like this. James Harden and Kyrie Irving are the biggest and maybe Durant is after them about these trade drama. If I was a team owner or GM, I would rather just go to a rebuild instead of dealing with these people. Anyway, I don't think these three players can get any title from now on anyways.

[inthelongrun]

Reports are coming out stating that James Harden is done in a Sixers uniform. Apparently he has had some disagreements with the GM of the Sixers and doesn’t want to play in Philly anymore. Shocker, Harden and Kyrie Irving can’t find places to be happy… People close to Harden are saying he has his heart set on playing for the Clippers this season.

I've seen the news about Clippers too. There's a pretty good squad there, I think Harden can play very well on a team like this. The Clippers are negotiating with a few more players, if they can continue to strengthen the roster, we will see a very good team in the Playoffs. This may be why Harden is so insistent on the Clippers

It is surprising because Harden mentioned before that he is happy in Philly and I believe it. The disagreement caused him to demand another trade. Honestly, the Clippers on paper are a great team but I am losing hope in Kawhi Leonard's ability to play a complete season or the playoffs. And just like Portland's approach to Lillard's trade demand, Philly will also shop Harden to other teams in case they can get better returns in this trade.

I felt bad for Embiid here, the current MVP lost an important teammate and there is no assurance that they will get another star player for Harden's replacement.