2024 NBA Season

[danherbias07]

Steph Curry did it again! This is just preseason Steph, don't use the night-night on a winning shot, it's too early!!! 
116-115. Final score, the Dubs won.

What a game in San Francisco! Sacramento Kings played really well and they even had the big advantage of up to 18 if I am not mistaken. And then 4th quarter came and the Warriors played defense. Steph says this is all just their preparation for what may happen in the regular season and they want to build chemistry too so they are trying to play it better.
Golden State Warriors have not lost any game in the preseason yet while the Kings have not won any so they badly want that W and Steph got in their way.

Anyway, there's no way they will shoot a deuce and take it to overtime, a waste of energy. Very good entertainment for a no-bearing game, loved it.

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[Hirose UK]

What is up with Klay Thompson and GSW? There's been no progress on his potential contract extension, but I doubt they will let Klay go or even let Klay himself play for another team. This happened to Green last time, and we even have more drama. Maybe just a little bit of drama this time before they reach an agreement again. But at the end of the day, business is business.

Klay Thompson is actually still quite talented NBA player even though he has experienced some problems recently but he is still good player for GSW but there will be bit of drama regarding the contract extension agreement because until now there is no clear certainty and there is no word about it whatsoever left GSW management.
If there is no contract extension maybe Klay Thompson can go to another team that has more potential and can give him whatever he deserves instead of having to continue to endure the pressure he is feeling.

If you look at the last few matches Klay Thompson has also given his best for every Warriors win so if there is too much drama and Klay Thompson leaves there it will also harm for them for the next season.

[passwordnow]

What is up with Klay Thompson and GSW? There's been no progress on his potential contract extension, but I doubt they will let Klay go or even let Klay himself play for another team. This happened to Green last time, and we even have more drama. Maybe just a little bit of drama this time before they reach an agreement again.

I thought that it was Klay that's okay with that setup and he chose not to ask for an increase but whatever it is on his potential extension, he should be good and grateful for that. But on this one, I also thought that everything was okay but maybe this is the new meta for the contract extensions, there should be some drama on it for the media to have them covered with any potential signing.

But at the end of the day, business is business.

Yes, that's always the priority of these franchises. Whatever is gonna help their business, they are on that side. However, I have big doubts that they will just let Klay go along with another team as he's also one of the faces of their team. With Poole, we've never thought that he'd be traded and I don't want to think of the same thing with Klay since he's a different kind of player if we're going to compare him with Poole.

[Kasabus]

Steph Curry did it again! This is just preseason Steph, don't use the night-night on a winning shot, it's too early!!! 
116-115. Final score, the Dubs won.

What a game in San Francisco! Sacramento Kings played really well and they even had the big advantage of up to 18 if I am not mistaken. And then 4th quarter came and the Warriors played defense. Steph says this is all just their preparation for what may happen in the regular season and they want to build chemistry too so they are trying to play it better.
Golden State Warriors have not lost any game in the preseason yet while the Kings have not won any so they badly want that W and Steph got in their way.

Anyway, there's no way they will shoot a deuce and take it to overtime, a waste of energy. Very good entertainment for a no-bearing game, loved it.

Man, this game felt just like a regular season showdown, didn't it? The star players were out there, logging heavy minutes like they always do. These two teams have a real rivalry, especially after that first-round playoff face-off in the West that went all the way to Game 7. If I remember correctly, the Warriors broke the Kings' hearts in that one.

I have to say, I was impressed with the Warriors' ball movement. CP3 was a huge boost for them, and I'm hoping he keeps it up when the regular season kicks off.

And can we talk about Curry? That guy is just insane beyond the arc. He was nailing shots from all over the place, even with some tight defense. Big win for the Warriors, no doubt.

[OgNasty]

Steph Curry did it again! This is just preseason Steph, don't use the night-night on a winning shot, it's too early!!! 
116-115. Final score, the Dubs won.

What a game in San Francisco! Sacramento Kings played really well and they even had the big advantage of up to 18 if I am not mistaken. And then 4th quarter came and the Warriors played defense. Steph says this is all just their preparation for what may happen in the regular season and they want to build chemistry too so they are trying to play it better.
Golden State Warriors have not lost any game in the preseason yet while the Kings have not won any so they badly want that W and Steph got in their way.

Anyway, there's no way they will shoot a deuce and take it to overtime, a waste of energy. Very good entertainment for a no-bearing game, loved it.

Man, this game felt just like a regular season showdown, didn't it? The star players were out there, logging heavy minutes like they always do. These two teams have a real rivalry, especially after that first-round playoff face-off in the West that went all the way to Game 7. If I remember correctly, the Warriors broke the Kings' hearts in that one.

I have to say, I was impressed with the Warriors' ball movement. CP3 was a huge boost for them, and I'm hoping he keeps it up when the regular season kicks off.

And can we talk about Curry? That guy is just insane beyond the arc. He was nailing shots from all over the place, even with some tight defense. Big win for the Warriors, no doubt.

I’m sure after their matchup in the playoffs at the end of last season there was still some bad blood between these two teams. Amazing ending though. If you haven’t seen the clip yet then go search it out. Stephen Curry taking an inbounds from Chris Paul to hit a game winning three pointer is a great way to cap off the preseason.

[Viscore]

Lillard is still struggling in the preseason. In the game against OKC, they lost by 23 points, even after winning two big games earlier. He's shooting 2-11 and only managed to score 5 points in 24 minutes of play. I don't know anymore; it really feels like the system is taking a toll on his stats. His three-point shooting has been really off, with no makes out of 5 attempts.

The Bucks need to sort this out early since the regular season hasn't even kicked off. Hopefully, they'll find a way to get the old Lillard back and make some major adjustments if needed. After all, they brought Lillard in for a reason, and if they can't maximize his potential, I'm worried they might end up with the same fate as last season in the playoffs, or maybe even worse.

I don't believe he is completely comfortable playing with this team and the other players just yet. So this feeling out period is still needed because those numbers are quite poor to say the least for the amount of money they paid for him.
Seeing him in green just didn't feel right to me as I was a Blazers fan and will always see him in red.
Will wait and see next week if things will improve when the regular season kicks off on the 24th.

His buddy CJ was doing pretty well with the Pelicans. It would be a pity to see Lillard struggle with the Bucks, considering he's one of their main players, at least based on his salary. The Bucks needed someone like him, so there were high expectations when they got Lillard. But his numbers aren't all that impressive. I could understand if it was just one game, but it's not. In their game against the Lakers, he also only shot 3-10, though he finished with 14 points.

Let's compare his performance this preseason, which is pretty poor when you look at his overall performance last season with the Blazers, where he finished with a 46% field goal percentage. Now, in these last two games, if we combine them to get an average, it's only 24% – very low! Is it not 'Dame time' yet?

I will react if that will be the same performance during the regular season. I think they are just letting him to find his comfort zone,
Giannis and the rest of the squad will be there for him.

With the same goal, winning the title, bringing Dame in hope that they will be more competitive. This coming is really expected by the fans.

We never know what will be the strategy here. They just go for whatever will be the outcome during this pre-season and will be back
strong when the regular season begins.

Yeah, it's fair to say that we can't draw any major conclusions from the preseason. These games don't really count for much, and players are just out there having a good time, not going too hard to avoid injuries.

But, you know, some players were really shining in the preseason. They were putting up big minutes to keep things interesting. However, this one player, I don't know, I can't help but wonder. We can't judge him right now, but I'm pretty curious about his regular season performance. If he stays as consistent as he was in the preseason, maybe there's an issue with the system or coaching, not Lillard.

And can we talk about Curry? That guy is just insane beyond the arc. He was nailing shots from all over the place, even with some tight defense. Big win for the Warriors, no doubt.

Absolutely, that player is still on fire, no change at all. But man, Lillard seems to be struggling big time with his 3-point shooting lately. It's a bit concerning.

[yazher]

James Harden is absent from training camp today and hasn’t been with the team since Sunday. It looks like he gave it a try but is now back to being on hiatus while trying to force his team’s hand and get him a trade to the Los Angeles Clippers. It seems like this has to happen before the season starts, so I’m expecting to hear something soon.

He is more likely serious about getting out from that team and he is legally doing everything he can to piss them off. I don't know where this drama will end, also the 76ers are not convinced to trade him and they are keeping him till now no matter how childish he acts these days. what could have been the reason why he made this kind of drama every time he wanted to get away from his responsibility?

[Russlenat]

James Harden is absent from training camp today and hasn’t been with the team since Sunday. It looks like he gave it a try but is now back to being on hiatus while trying to force his team’s hand and get him a trade to the Los Angeles Clippers. It seems like this has to happen before the season starts, so I’m expecting to hear something soon.

He is more likely serious about getting out from that team and he is legally doing everything he can to piss them off. I don't know where this drama will end, also the 76ers are not convinced to trade him and they are keeping him till now no matter how childish he acts these days. what could have been the reason why he made this kind of drama every time he wanted to get away from his responsibility?

With the way Harden is acting so far, the 76ers should not expect much from him. He wants out, and they should grant his request. I'm confident they can trade him for some good players. Why delay the inevitable when they'll eventually grow tired of keeping a player who is not willing to be part of the team? Harden is done; he has openly expressed his disinterest in playing with the team, so there's no reason to prolong his agony.

[avp2306]

James Harden is absent from training camp today and hasn’t been with the team since Sunday. It looks like he gave it a try but is now back to being on hiatus while trying to force his team’s hand and get him a trade to the Los Angeles Clippers. It seems like this has to happen before the season starts, so I’m expecting to hear something soon.

He is more likely serious about getting out from that team and he is legally doing everything he can to piss them off. I don't know where this drama will end, also the 76ers are not convinced to trade him and they are keeping him till now no matter how childish he acts these days. what could have been the reason why he made this kind of drama every time he wanted to get away from his responsibility?

With the way Harden is acting so far, the 76ers should not expect much from him. He wants out, and they should grant his request. I'm confident they can trade him for some good players. Why delay the inevitable when they'll eventually grow tired of keeping a player who is not willing to be part of the team? Harden is done; he has openly expressed his disinterest in playing with the team, so there's no reason to prolong his agony.

He is the chemistry destroyer of 76ers so provably he will get all the ball and do stat padding then will not care about if either they gonna win or not. He don't like to play on Philly anymore so for sure that they would not like what harden will do to  their team. If they could just trade him and get more valuable asset maybe they can start more good this season but they gamble theirselves to force Harden stay on their team so provably later on they might struggle to trade him since for sure many teams would avoid any unwanted drama that Harden could bring to their team.

And even though how good he is offensively his trading value would even decrease more due to current issue and also his attitude.

[Dave1]

James Harden is absent from training camp today and hasn’t been with the team since Sunday. It looks like he gave it a try but is now back to being on hiatus while trying to force his team’s hand and get him a trade to the Los Angeles Clippers. It seems like this has to happen before the season starts, so I’m expecting to hear something soon.

He is more likely serious about getting out from that team and he is legally doing everything he can to piss them off. I don't know where this drama will end, also the 76ers are not convinced to trade him and they are keeping him till now no matter how childish he acts these days. what could have been the reason why he made this kind of drama every time he wanted to get away from his responsibility?

With the way Harden is acting so far, the 76ers should not expect much from him. He wants out, and they should grant his request. I'm confident they can trade him for some good players. Why delay the inevitable when they'll eventually grow tired of keeping a player who is not willing to be part of the team? Harden is done; he has openly expressed his disinterest in playing with the team, so there's no reason to prolong his agony.

It's not that easy process though, just like what happened to Ben Simmons. It will take a lot for the Sixers or to the team that will get Harden. So far his preference team of Clippers doesn't want to sacrifice their players just to get Harden.

So they are not in a hurry, and I think it Harden is going to be traded, he might not land on Clippers itself.

Or they need to involved another team in the process to get it done.

[btc_angela]

Steph Curry did it again! This is just preseason Steph, don't use the night-night on a winning shot, it's too early!!! 
116-115. Final score, the Dubs won.

What a game in San Francisco! Sacramento Kings played really well and they even had the big advantage of up to 18 if I am not mistaken. And then 4th quarter came and the Warriors played defense. Steph says this is all just their preparation for what may happen in the regular season and they want to build chemistry too so they are trying to play it better.
Golden State Warriors have not lost any game in the preseason yet while the Kings have not won any so they badly want that W and Steph got in their way.

Anyway, there's no way they will shoot a deuce and take it to overtime, a waste of energy. Very good entertainment for a no-bearing game, loved it.

Man, this game felt just like a regular season showdown, didn't it? The star players were out there, logging heavy minutes like they always do. These two teams have a real rivalry, especially after that first-round playoff face-off in the West that went all the way to Game 7. If I remember correctly, the Warriors broke the Kings' hearts in that one.

I have to say, I was impressed with the Warriors' ball movement. CP3 was a huge boost for them, and I'm hoping he keeps it up when the regular season kicks off.

And can we talk about Curry? That guy is just insane beyond the arc. He was nailing shots from all over the place, even with some tight defense. Big win for the Warriors, no doubt.

I’m sure after their matchup in the playoffs at the end of last season there was still some bad blood between these two teams. Amazing ending though. If you haven’t seen the clip yet then go search it out. Stephen Curry taking an inbounds from Chris Paul to hit a game winning three pointer is a great way to cap off the preseason.

Yes, it seems that this two is brewing up some competition in the West. They really took this game seriously and we can see just like the playoffs, the Kings took the lead and then the Warriors trying to do catch up again.

Saric misses the FT that could have give them the lead. Although he did a good job as the supposedly center with the Warriors, but still he did his part against Sabonis. Chris Paul too, with his medium jump shot is still very effective and beautiful to watch.

[Japinat]

James Harden is absent from training camp today and hasn’t been with the team since Sunday. It looks like he gave it a try but is now back to being on hiatus while trying to force his team’s hand and get him a trade to the Los Angeles Clippers. It seems like this has to happen before the season starts, so I’m expecting to hear something soon.

He is more likely serious about getting out from that team and he is legally doing everything he can to piss them off. I don't know where this drama will end, also the 76ers are not convinced to trade him and they are keeping him till now no matter how childish he acts these days. what could have been the reason why he made this kind of drama every time he wanted to get away from his responsibility?

With the way Harden is acting so far, the 76ers should not expect much from him. He wants out, and they should grant his request. I'm confident they can trade him for some good players. Why delay the inevitable when they'll eventually grow tired of keeping a player who is not willing to be part of the team? Harden is done; he has openly expressed his disinterest in playing with the team, so there's no reason to prolong his agony.

It's not that easy process though, just like what happened to Ben Simmons. It will take a lot for the Sixers or to the team that will get Harden. So far his preference team of Clippers doesn't want to sacrifice their players just to get Harden.

So they are not in a hurry, and I think it Harden is going to be traded, he might not land on Clippers itself.

Or they need to involved another team in the process to get it done.

This situation could happen because, like Lillard, he demanded a trade to the Miami Heat but ended up with the Bucks. Now, he's already playing, and it seems like he's happy with his current team. So, the James Harden trade may already be in progress, as they can't afford to just let Harden sit while the team suffers.

Consider what they have sacrificed to get James Harden. Millsap is no longer active, so they would be seriously undermanned without James Harden playing. Let's stay positive about this situation, hoping that it will be resolved so that both camps can move on.

Brooklyn receives:

Ben Simmons
Seth Curry
Andre Drummond
2022 first-round pick (unprotected)
2027 first-round pick (protected)

Philadelphia receives:

James Harden
Paul Millsap

https://www.nba.com/news/nets-sixers-james-harden-ben-simmons-trade

[Yogee]

What do you think of this Spurs' line up?
- Wembanyama (7-4) C/F 19yrs
- Jeremy Sochan (6-8) F 20yrs
- Zach Collins (6-11) C/F 25yrs
- Devin Vassell (6-5) F/G 23yrs
- Keldon Johnson (6-5) F/G 24yrs

That looks like a scary team to be honest and they will most likely be coach Pop's regulars this upcoming season. They could even finish top of the Southwest division. I wonder how they would fare if they have a crafty veteran like Manu to lead them or a PG with CP3's caliber.

[...]
Chris Paul too, with his medium jump shot is still very effective and beautiful to watch.

You mean mid-range jumper? It's just weird to call it "medium".

[Natalim]

This lineup looks promising, but they are still a young team. The average age for this lineup is 22 years old. If they can develop a winning mentality like experienced players, I think they could be quite formidable. However, preseason performance doesn't always translate directly to regular-season success.

Wembanyama is probably the heart of this team, and it's undeniable that he's gained a lot of popularity and hype. Let's see what he can contribute to the team. If he can help the Spurs become a playoff team, that would be a good success to start with.

What do you think of this Spurs' line up?
- Wembanyama (7-4) C/F 19yrs
- Jeremy Sochan (6-8) F 20yrs
- Zach Collins (6-11) C/F 25yrs
- Devin Vassell (6-5) F/G 23yrs
- Keldon Johnson (6-5) F/G 24yrs

That looks like a scary team to be honest and they will most likely be coach Pop's regulars this upcoming season. They could even finish top of the Southwest division. I wonder how they would fare if they have a crafty veteran like Manu to lead them or a PG with CP3's caliber.

[...]
Chris Paul too, with his medium jump shot is still very effective and beautiful to watch.

You mean mid-range jumper? It's just weird to call it "medium".

Yeah, his mid-range jumper is lethal, and he's clutch as well. He and Curry had some great moments in their game against the Kings during that comeback win. I can already say that CP3 fits well with the Warriors, or at the very least, he makes the team better whenever he's on the court.

[OgNasty]

The video going around showing Raymond Felton getting cooked on defense is crazy. That guy has got to be at least 60 pounds overweight. Whoever extended his contract to where it is now should be fired. He’s got to be one of the most out of shape men to ever put on an NBA jersey. Granted there’s no way he ever sees a minute on the floor. Just wild to see.

[dwyane36]

What do you think of this Spurs' line up?
- Wembanyama (7-4) C/F 19yrs
- Jeremy Sochan (6-8) F 20yrs
- Zach Collins (6-11) C/F 25yrs
- Devin Vassell (6-5) F/G 23yrs
- Keldon Johnson (6-5) F/G 24yrs

That looks like a scary team to be honest and they will most likely be coach Pop's regulars this upcoming season. They could even finish top of the Southwest division. I wonder how they would fare if they have a crafty veteran like Manu to lead them or a PG with CP3's caliber.

This starting lineup looks promising, but I wouldn't call them a scary team at the moment. As Natalim said above, they are still too young, and if they can reach the playoffs or at least a play-in tournament, it will be an accomplishment for them. However, I'm more than sure that Coach Pop can nurture them well as players, and who knows, maybe the Spurs will start a new dynasty with Wembanyama at the helm.

[Yogee]

[....]
Wembanyama is probably the heart of this team, and it's undeniable that he's gained a lot of popularity and hype. Let's see what he can contribute to the team. If he can help the Spurs become a playoff team, that would be a good success to start with.

What do you think of this Spurs' line up?
- Wembanyama (7-4) C/F 19yrs
- Jeremy Sochan (6-8) F 20yrs
- Zach Collins (6-11) C/F 25yrs
- Devin Vassell (6-5) F/G 23yrs
- Keldon Johnson (6-5) F/G 24yrs

No doubt SAS is building a team around Wemby. It's pretty much obvious what he could contribute to the team and it's just a matter of him getting serious injuries or not. I would hope he could start the season healthy as I'm planning to bet on his team winning over 30 games.

The video going around showing Raymond Felton getting cooked on defense is crazy. That guy has got to be at least 60 pounds overweight. Whoever extended his contract to where it is now should be fired. He’s got to be one of the most out of shape men to ever put on an NBA jersey. Granted there’s no way he ever sees a minute on the floor. Just wild to see.

He's a UFA and no team is going to sign him with that age and out of playing shape body. I'm pretty sure knows that too so I'm curious why he hasn't officially retired yet.

[mirakal]

[....]
Wembanyama is probably the heart of this team, and it's undeniable that he's gained a lot of popularity and hype. Let's see what he can contribute to the team. If he can help the Spurs become a playoff team, that would be a good success to start with.

What do you think of this Spurs' line up?
- Wembanyama (7-4) C/F 19yrs
- Jeremy Sochan (6-8) F 20yrs
- Zach Collins (6-11) C/F 25yrs
- Devin Vassell (6-5) F/G 23yrs
- Keldon Johnson (6-5) F/G 24yrs

No doubt SAS is building a team around Wemby. It's pretty much obvious what he could contribute to the team and it's just a matter of him getting serious injuries or not. I would hope he could start the season healthy as I'm planning to bet on his team winning over 30 games.

That's the main concern for players like him. He's tall and mobile, which means there's a likelihood he'll get injured. If that happens, the team will suffer, and the hype will die down. There's no doubt he's a great player. Plus, the fact that he's working with Coach Pop, he's sure to improve under the NBA's oldest coach with multiple championships under his belt. Maybe he can help create another big 3, with Wemby being the Duncan, but possibly even better, given the kid's got plenty of moves!

[Shinpako09]

What do you think of this Spurs' line up?
- Wembanyama (7-4) C/F 19yrs
- Jeremy Sochan (6-8) F 20yrs
- Zach Collins (6-11) C/F 25yrs
- Devin Vassell (6-5) F/G 23yrs
- Keldon Johnson (6-5) F/G 24yrs

That looks like a scary team to be honest and they will most likely be coach Pop's regulars this upcoming season. They could even finish top of the Southwest division. I wonder how they would fare if they have a crafty veteran like Manu to lead them or a PG with CP3's caliber.

This starting lineup looks promising, but I wouldn't call them a scary team at the moment. As Natalim said above, they are still too young, and if they can reach the playoffs or at least a play-in tournament, it will be an accomplishment for them. However, I'm more than sure that Coach Pop can nurture them well as players, and who knows, maybe the Spurs will start a new dynasty with Wembanyama at the helm.

You are right; this is definitely not a scary team for now. If he can develop his body in the following years like Giannis and keep his game or even improve like KD, that would be very fortunate for the Spurs. Anyway, the regular season is near, and I can't wait to see if Wemby can live up to its reputation. This time, he will face those big men with years of experience in the NBA like Embiid, Jokic, Durant, and Giannis, to name a few.

[Yamifoud]

What do you think of this Spurs' line up?
- Wembanyama (7-4) C/F 19yrs
- Jeremy Sochan (6-8) F 20yrs
- Zach Collins (6-11) C/F 25yrs
- Devin Vassell (6-5) F/G 23yrs
- Keldon Johnson (6-5) F/G 24yrs

That looks like a scary team to be honest and they will most likely be coach Pop's regulars this upcoming season. They could even finish top of the Southwest division. I wonder how they would fare if they have a crafty veteran like Manu to lead them or a PG with CP3's caliber.

This starting lineup looks promising, but I wouldn't call them a scary team at the moment. As Natalim said above, they are still too young, and if they can reach the playoffs or at least a play-in tournament, it will be an accomplishment for them. However, I'm more than sure that Coach Pop can nurture them well as players, and who knows, maybe the Spurs will start a new dynasty with Wembanyama at the helm.

You are right; this is definitely not a scary team for now. If he can develop his body in the following years like Giannis and keep his game or even improve like KD, that would be very fortunate for the Spurs. Anyway, the regular season is near, and I can't wait to see if Wemby can live up to its reputation. This time, he will face those big men with years of experience in the NBA like Embiid, Jokic, Durant, and Giannis, to name a few.

People are hyped up about the Spurs' performance in the preseason, especially Wendy. They think this team could be a playoff contender, but we've got to keep it real - preseason is one thing, but the regular season is where it all counts. Sure, Wemby might average 20ppg per game, but he can't do it alone. He needs solid support from his teammates. If he doesn't get that support, he could easily get frustrated. To stop him, his defender has to bring their A-game, maybe even double-team him to keep him away from his sweet spots. They'll need to force him to shoot from outside. He's good at that too, but it's better than letting him stroll into the paint for an easy 2 points.