2025 NBA Season

[jossiel]

If it's going to be the actual trade, poor D'LO. Goes to a team that's no way going to be a champion caliber with their roster. I've read that Cousins has talked about Trae Young that he should leave the team and asked to get traded if he wants to get a championship.

That makes sense, it's going to be D'Lo that's going to be left there and not gonna be a good team to continue honestly.

A win for the Lakers but poor thing D'Lo gets transferred.

TBH, I'm thinking that D'Lo will just be one of the many players out there that will never get a title in their whole NBA career.
When the floor is there for him to step up, and help offensively, he can't do it, and instead did the opposite.

We hate to admit it but that's likely what will happen. We know what are the teams that are really investing on their roster and trying to get a title for every season.

It's a bad thing when your name is already in the trading blocks, but that's what NBA is. If you aren't playing very well for your team, you will be in the trading block. Just look at LaVine. The expectations of the Bulls for him is very high that they gave him a max contract, but can't deliver the way the management wanted. Yes he's still a threat to offense, but he can't lead his team ever since he was there. As for D'Lo, I will not be surprised if he will get traded, if not on the Hawks, but on another team.

This is the worst nightmare of those players that have probably their home but then, the scare is there and they're fearing to get transferred if they're aiming for the title. But just like any other player that have done so many things for the title, they'll have to step up their game and show everyone what they can do and what they deserve.

On the other hand, I hope that the Hawks will decline this one because they will be losing badly on this one. You will be trading a player that's good on both offense, and defense to a player who is for me a worse version of him. The Lakers must add another role player on the trade like Rui Hachimura, or Austin Reaves.

While this trade is rumored, some opinions about Trae needs to ask for a trade to get a ring is also on the grounds.

[Slow death]

Within a few minutes many games begin. the wizards play against denvers, and it's one of those games where it seems like one of the teams is so weak that it has odds of @6.40 that make me laugh a lot. the wizards come from a sequence of 3 consecutive games without winning, they are going through bad times, while denvers in the last 4 games had only 1 defeat, they managed to beat good teams, but look at the odd value in case denvers win and @1.13, it seems very low to me considering the risk that exists in this game. Even though the wizards are going through bad times, they still shouldn't be too underestimated, they could still come out victorious in this game. It seems to me that someone betting on Denver's victory with odds of @1.13 is not wise, not even putting Denver in a parlay is not worth it

The Rockets will play the Celtics. in the last 6 games the Rockets won in just 1 game, and a terrible performance while the celtics in the last 6 games they won in 4 games and lost in 2 games, looking at the odds of these two teams, the difference is very big, the celtics are with 1.14 odds, something very low, while the Rockets have 6.00 odds. It seems like they are really underestimating the Rockets. It's true that the Rockets are performing at their best, but I still see this odds in favor of the Celtics being very low, the Rockets could surprise, so given the risk that exists in this game, I don't see any advantage in someone betting on the Celtics with this very low odds. . It's not worth betting on games with very low odds

[owengtam09]

Thinking about something like that can destroy their current chemistry so I think that's not really best for them or anyone to think especially they are struggling. Maybe much better if they could focus on their game to see much better result or have some good developments happening on their team. KD is not consistent this season maybe due to some situation happening in Suns but if they always show that inconsistency and their coach can't find good solution to their struggle then their team will totally fail this season. Their 3 star combination is strong already but they can't manage to make this roster works well that's why they struggle.   Booker performance is really great so let see if he can sustain that since that's what their team need at the moment.

If this keeps up and the Phoenix Coach and the management can not think of ways to properly handle their team in make them great then this is not going to be any better for the team it will not work out at all maybe taking out Kevin Durant would be an ideal thing to do according to the rumors but it will not help the team at all and it will just brought turmoil inside and outside of the team, even though Devin Booker is showing his caliber play for the team, it is not enough as they still losing important games,

Sometimes Anthony Edwards plays very well and sometimes he makes simple mistakes like this. OKC deserved this game in the end. Should we not talk about SGA? He doesn't seem to get the attention he needs. He took the Oklahoma City Thunder to the top of the West. When you look at the roster, you can't imagine the Thunder here. They really have a different chemistry. There's no one player that comes to mind as a superstar, but when they come together they play really well. It's the first time they are this good since the days of Durant, Westbrook, Harden.

Shai-Gilgeous Alexander really needs the attention not to brag about what he has done, but to raise him up and to motivate the kid to do more, it is clear that he has set himself high this season, and for the Oklahoma City Thunders to do well it is clearly because of him but the OKC's main core need help because they are relying so much on SGA, right now versus the Timberwolves they have done well, maybe it was the inconsistency of Anthony Edwards, why they lose or maybe it was the lack of potential players in my opinion and looking from their losses they still needed something there is no way Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can done this alone the guy needs his rest once in a while so for sure the OKC needs to build a team revolving around SGA's play style a core team that could help the kid,

And for sure that trade window is what the Oklahoma City Thunders needed to fill out the gap and traded away players that are not needed and fill the team with helpful companions fr SGA,

[wheelz1200]

Looking forward to tonight's knicks game.  Homecoming for rj barrett and immanel quickley.  It's a pretty unassuming game but I bet this one is a highly competitive one.  Expecting to see julius randle bully rj around.  Knicks are quietly having a good year and ever since they traded them away and got OG they are the best defensive team in the league over those 10 games.  They still need one more piece, Clarkson would be a great add for the bench.

Definitely it will be a great game as IQ and RJ Barrett are going back to Madison Square Garden. And with that, it will be very competitive that I think the Raptors might win this game. I know that they are a huge underdog here and that's why I love them in this game. So laying some money on them at ML.

I haven't heard about Clarkson though being on the trading block.

But we will see, we still have time before the trading deadline and for sure there will be a lot of high profile names being moved around, like Lavine and Dejonte Murray, whose name are being link to a trade to the Lakers.

Was a great environment last night.  Knicks fans in the stadium gave a proper IQ and RJ welcome.  Then the Knicks went ahead and dismantled them during the game.  Since the trade the Knicks defense has been tops in the league and I'm liking this more and more.  OG Anunoby reminds me of the 80s/90s Knicks.  Love this team going forward.  Still think they will make one more move to bolster the bench.

[boyptc]

Poor Brooklyn Nets.

They've been stuck with 114 for the rest of 5 minutes remaining in the game and take note, they're on the lead by that time but they ended zero points until the game ends.

But that's LAC for them, whilst them, they've done a 22-0 and won over that 11 points led by the Nets for that remaining time in the 4th quarter.

[yazher]

Looks like the Lakers did well against the Portland Blazers, they took the chance to get the easy win from them since they really need it most this time. D’Angelo Russell scored 34 points and LeBron James 28 points is the main reason to win this game. I think by this time, they should keep D’Angelo because right now they are not in need of only good players but someone who can understand their games as well D’Angelo already established his chemistries with them and that's their advantage and reasons to win more games in the next time, they should be able to fix their rhythms so that they won't miss their chance to climb to the playoff tree as soon as possible.

[püsür]

Sometimes Anthony Edwards plays very well and sometimes he makes simple mistakes like this. OKC deserved this game in the end. Should we not talk about SGA? He doesn't seem to get the attention he needs. He took the Oklahoma City Thunder to the top of the West. When you look at the roster, you can't imagine the Thunder here. They really have a different chemistry. There's no one player that comes to mind as a superstar, but when they come together they play really well. It's the first time they are this good since the days of Durant, Westbrook, Harden.

I have been talking about SGA since at least last year. In normal circumstances he can be in the MVP talk but there are 3 fantastic players of course, that's why he is very rarely mentioned. Jokic, Embiid and Giannis are out of this world. Then amazing stars like SGA is not even mentioned, naturally. I respect Thunder a lot. Their GM and front office must be very good. As you said, Durant Westbrook Harden was a great time and again they are becoming a solid team, a team to be reckoned with. I agree that with this whole roster it is not expected them to be here but they are and I really respect that.

[Getmon]

Looks like the Lakers did well against the Portland Blazers, they took the chance to get the easy win from them since they really need it most this time. D’Angelo Russell scored 34 points and LeBron James 28 points is the main reason to win this game. I think by this time, they should keep D’Angelo because right now they are not in need of only good players but someone who can understand their games as well D’Angelo already established his chemistries with them and that's their advantage and reasons to win more games in the next time, they should be able to fix their rhythms so that they won't miss their chance to climb to the playoff tree as soon as possible.

Despite Russell leading the team in points with eight assists and two blocks, Lakers was only matched with a lower level team because Trail Blazers is second to last in the western conference ratings. Anyhow, it is undeniably true that Russell worked at a different level this season, his field goal, three point shooting and assists improved.

But in my opinion, Lakers will continue its willingness to exchange D'Angelo Russell if there is an opportunity to get additional pieces for the team. The team is interested in bringing another star fit for aiding Lebron James. There was numerous matches Anthony Davis did not play as a star adding to his injury problems.

[Distinctin]

Looks like the Lakers did well against the Portland Blazers, they took the chance to get the easy win from them since they really need it most this time. D’Angelo Russell scored 34 points and LeBron James 28 points is the main reason to win this game. I think by this time, they should keep D’Angelo because right now they are not in need of only good players but someone who can understand their games as well D’Angelo already established his chemistries with them and that's their advantage and reasons to win more games in the next time, they should be able to fix their rhythms so that they won't miss their chance to climb to the playoff tree as soon as possible.

Despite Russell leading the team in points with eight assists and two blocks, Lakers was only matched with a lower level team because Trail Blazers is second to last in the western conference ratings. Anyhow, it is undeniably true that Russell worked at a different level this season, his field goal, three point shooting and assists improved.

But in my opinion, Lakers will continue its willingness to exchange D'Angelo Russell if there is an opportunity to get additional pieces for the team. The team is interested in bringing another star fit for aiding Lebron James. There was numerous matches Anthony Davis did not play as a star adding to his injury problems.

D'Lo suddenly got better when he knew that his name is on the trading list. Probably the lakers are just trying to sell him as they still trade him anyway. D'lo still got that game though, but the Lakers needs some consistency which D'lo wasn't able to provide since his arrival.

The Lakers bounce back strong after a dissapointing loss on the Nets, and that is by dominating the Blazers that just recently beat the Pacers.

Hope from here they'll start a win streak so they'll not play catch up this season.

[Oasisman]

Looks like the Lakers did well against the Portland Blazers, they took the chance to get the easy win from them since they really need it most this time. D’Angelo Russell scored 34 points and LeBron James 28 points is the main reason to win this game. I think by this time, they should keep D’Angelo because right now they are not in need of only good players but someone who can understand their games as well D’Angelo already established his chemistries with them and that's their advantage and reasons to win more games in the next time, they should be able to fix their rhythms so that they won't miss their chance to climb to the playoff tree as soon as possible.

Well, I hope they're thinking the same way as we do. I myself see the Lakers as a strong team who can compete in a high level playoffs game, I've seen it when they were playing in the IST. They just need to fix their system to make they offense and defense more consistent.
However, the Lakers may have a different plan and DLo playing good lately is actually good for their plans as well, since DLo's trade value will also increase if he's playing like this. I'm not gonna be surprised if they pull up another trade with DLo or Reaves getting involve with it. The Lakers may not want to fix the system, but they usually opt to fix it by changing the pieces lol.

[Kelvinid]

Looks like the Lakers did well against the Portland Blazers, they took the chance to get the easy win from them since they really need it most this time. D’Angelo Russell scored 34 points and LeBron James 28 points is the main reason to win this game. I think by this time, they should keep D’Angelo because right now they are not in need of only good players but someone who can understand their games as well D’Angelo already established his chemistries with them and that's their advantage and reasons to win more games in the next time, they should be able to fix their rhythms so that they won't miss their chance to climb to the playoff tree as soon as possible.

Well, I hope they're thinking the same way as we do. I myself see the Lakers as a strong team who can compete in a high level playoffs game, I've seen it when they were playing in the IST. They just need to fix their system to make they offense and defense more consistent.
However, the Lakers may have a different plan and DLo playing good lately is actually good for their plans as well, since DLo's trade value will also increase if he's playing like this. I'm not gonna be surprised if they pull up another trade with DLo or Reaves getting involve with it. The Lakers may not want to fix the system, but they usually opt to fix it by changing the pieces lol.

We will find out that soon but it seems like the atmophere of the Lakers are telling "goodbye Dlo". Bad for him as he hasn't showed up early. If we look at the team now where he was from which is the timberwolves, they get better without him, so I think that's what the Lakers are trying to achieve here.

D'lo is useful if he'll play hard.. he has the talent though, that's not in question, but it seems like he lacks the hussle and energy while on the floor.

[avp2306]

Looks like the Lakers did well against the Portland Blazers, they took the chance to get the easy win from them since they really need it most this time. D’Angelo Russell scored 34 points and LeBron James 28 points is the main reason to win this game. I think by this time, they should keep D’Angelo because right now they are not in need of only good players but someone who can understand their games as well D’Angelo already established his chemistries with them and that's their advantage and reasons to win more games in the next time, they should be able to fix their rhythms so that they won't miss their chance to climb to the playoff tree as soon as possible.

Well, I hope they're thinking the same way as we do. I myself see the Lakers as a strong team who can compete in a high level playoffs game, I've seen it when they were playing in the IST. They just need to fix their system to make they offense and defense more consistent.
However, the Lakers may have a different plan and DLo playing good lately is actually good for their plans as well, since DLo's trade value will also increase if he's playing like this. I'm not gonna be surprised if they pull up another trade with DLo or Reaves getting involve with it. The Lakers may not want to fix the system, but they usually opt to fix it by changing the pieces lol.

Its easy to spot that they are complete package since they already got those strong role players and big stars on their team but unfortunately they didn't manage to make it work well. All of them can contribute since they can play basketball at high level but the problem is they can't convert it since maybe there's problem with their rotation or the coach just doesn't know how to make their players blend together.

If they fail to get a spot on Playoffs maybe it indicate already that they need to change their coach since he fails to manage well his team. Also I don't believe they would trade Reaves since he is the x factor of their team. But for sure they think about that on DLo since he still have good value and they can get more decent player in exchange on him.

[danherbias07]

Lakers’ LeBron James and Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo finish as leaders in the NBA’s final 2023-24 All-Star fan returns; voting ends Saturday

https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1748042719816036556?s=20
I am glad to see Alperen Sengun's name right there on the number 6 of the Western Conference frontcourt All-Star votes.

Trades are silent. The deadline is in 15-16 more days. Mostly rumors are what's happening right now.

Poor D'Lo, his name keeps popping up for a trade between the Lakers and the Hawks,

And as per report, the trade might look like this,

Lakers get:
- Dejounte Murray

Hawks get:
- D’Angelo Russell
- Jalen Hood-Schifino
- 2029 1st round pick
- Additional Draft Comp

It's not yet final and official, but it looks like after playing good in the last couple of games for the Lakers, D'Lo is on the move again.

Well, I thought they were looking for more guards but they are trading away a shooter and a guard which they need the most. I hope they will change the offer. The Lakers need DLo, there must be something else they can offer because this is like a loss to the Lakers because they are adding a 1st round pick. I might agree if this trade is only 1:1 but they are taking away the chemistry and more. It's a rumor for now and I hope it will not materialize. DLo has been on the move a lot, I think LA is where he belongs and he has been playing great in his last 3 games.
They are not losing because of him, they should check their whole roster first. Rui Hachimura for example has not been an effective shooter anymore and it's not like he is strong in the rebounding sector.

[LogitechMouse]

Poor Brooklyn Nets.

They've been stuck with 114 for the rest of 5 minutes remaining in the game and take note, they're on the lead by that time but they ended zero points until the game ends.

But that's LAC for them, whilst them, they've done a 22-0 and won over that 11 points led by the Nets for that remaining time in the 4th quarter.

Russ for 6th man of the year!!!
TBH, he's way efficient now that he's been playing off the bench than he is when he's the starter of the team.

I always highlight him because ever since he adjusted from being a starter again to be playing off the bench, the Clippers played way better, and that affected the whole team. They're now 18-4 on their home which is one of the best home records currently, and now at the 4th spot with only 2.5 games behind the Nuggets. Don't underestimate the Clippers right now because they're coming. I just hope that they can play like this during the playoffs as well, and no one gets injured.

Trades are silent. The deadline is in 15-16 more days. Mostly rumors are what's happening right now.

Ever since the Siakam trade, it really became silent already.
Maybe we can expect lots of trades as the trade deadline approaches. Maybe 3 days before we will see some bit of a trade like a role player for a role player, or maybe an all-star caliber player will get traded.

[Yogee]

Poor Brooklyn Nets.

They've been stuck with 114 for the rest of 5 minutes remaining in the game and take note, they're on the lead by that time but they ended zero points until the game ends.

But that's LAC for them, whilst them, they've done a 22-0 and won over that 11 points led by the Nets for that remaining time in the 4th quarter.

Russ for 6th man of the year!!!
TBH, he's way efficient now that he's been playing off the bench than he is when he's the starter of the team.

I always highlight him because ever since he adjusted from being a starter again to be playing off the bench, the Clippers played way better, and that affected the whole team. They're now 18-4 on their home which is one of the best home records currently, and now at the 4th spot with only 2.5 games behind the Nuggets. Don't underestimate the Clippers right now because they're coming. I just hope that they can play like this during the playoffs as well, and no one gets injured.

I've watched that last five minute sequence at least 3x already and still wonder how the F did they not score in that duration. It's hard to believe they all get cold suddenly and not drop a single shot.

Russ hustle definitely deserves respect there since it also kinda sparked the comeback. Let's give credit to the coach too for choosing a small ball line up. That was gutsy which became effective against the Nets.

[wheelz1200]

Lakers’ LeBron James and Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo finish as leaders in the NBA’s final 2023-24 All-Star fan returns; voting ends Saturday

https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1748042719816036556?s=20
I am glad to see Alperen Sengun's name right there on the number 6 of the Western Conference frontcourt All-Star votes.

Trades are silent. The deadline is in 15-16 more days. Mostly rumors are what's happening right now.

Poor D'Lo, his name keeps popping up for a trade between the Lakers and the Hawks,

And as per report, the trade might look like this,

Lakers get:
- Dejounte Murray

Hawks get:
- D’Angelo Russell
- Jalen Hood-Schifino
- 2029 1st round pick
- Additional Draft Comp

It's not yet final and official, but it looks like after playing good in the last couple of games for the Lakers, D'Lo is on the move again.

Well, I thought they were looking for more guards but they are trading away a shooter and a guard which they need the most. I hope they will change the offer. The Lakers need DLo, there must be something else they can offer because this is like a loss to the Lakers because they are adding a 1st round pick. I might agree if this trade is only 1:1 but they are taking away the chemistry and more. It's a rumor for now and I hope it will not materialize. DLo has been on the move a lot, I think LA is where he belongs and he has been playing great in his last 3 games.
They are not losing because of him, they should check their whole roster first. Rui Hachimura for example has not been an effective shooter anymore and it's not like he is strong in the rebounding sector.

You can't get someone like dejante Murray without giving up some decent pieces otherwise why would Atlanta want to move him.  A 2029 first round pick doesn't move the needle for a guy like Murray today.  If I'm Atlanta I wouldn't even do that deal they could probably get a better package elsewhere.

[EFS]

Sixers won 6 in a row and after Embiid named players of the week, he dropped 70 on Spurs tonight. That's a franchise record. He scored 30+ in 20 games in a row.
Wemby dropped 33 in his limited time after his injury, doctors don't let him play more yet.
In Timberwolves game Towns dropped 60 and there is still one more quarter left. What a crazy night. Meanwhile I'm watching Celtics game, they widened the gap in the third quarter.

[Getmon]

Looks like the Lakers did well against the Portland Blazers, they took the chance to get the easy win from them since they really need it most this time. D’Angelo Russell scored 34 points and LeBron James 28 points is the main reason to win this game. I think by this time, they should keep D’Angelo because right now they are not in need of only good players but someone who can understand their games as well D’Angelo already established his chemistries with them and that's their advantage and reasons to win more games in the next time, they should be able to fix their rhythms so that they won't miss their chance to climb to the playoff tree as soon as possible.

Despite Russell leading the team in points with eight assists and two blocks, Lakers was only matched with a lower level team because Trail Blazers is second to last in the western conference ratings. Anyhow, it is undeniably true that Russell worked at a different level this season, his field goal, three point shooting and assists improved.

But in my opinion, Lakers will continue its willingness to exchange D'Angelo Russell if there is an opportunity to get additional pieces for the team. The team is interested in bringing another star fit for aiding Lebron James. There was numerous matches Anthony Davis did not play as a star adding to his injury problems.

D'Lo suddenly got better when he knew that his name is on the trading list. Probably the lakers are just trying to sell him as they still trade him anyway. D'lo still got that game though, but the Lakers needs some consistency which D'lo wasn't able to provide since his arrival.

The Lakers bounce back strong after a dissapointing loss on the Nets, and that is by dominating the Blazers that just recently beat the Pacers.

Hope from here they'll start a win streak so they'll not play catch up this season.

It may be the case that Dlo worked more in the wake of hearing his name on the trading list. But Lakers is unpersuaded and is committed to trade him. In this case, this could be an ideal time for Lakers to trade Dlo while he is improving because that implies it is selling a much more developed player. The team is reported talking to Warriors to exchange Dlo and Wiggins. However, it is unclear if Warriors officials are interested in receiving Dlo again. Wiggins is not consistent this season but there is no assurance of how long Dlo playing at this level will last because he is likewise not consistent all through his entire NBA career.

[LogitechMouse]

Sixers won 6 in a row and after Embiid named players of the week, he dropped 70 on Spurs tonight. That's a franchise record. He scored 30+ in 20 games in a row.
Wemby dropped 33 in his limited time after his injury, doctors don't let him play more yet.
In Timberwolves game Towns dropped 60 and there is still one more quarter left. What a crazy night. Meanwhile I'm watching Celtics game, they widened the gap in the third quarter.

Embiid's 70 points, and Towns' 62 points is only the 4th time where both players scored 60+ or more in a single night.
What's amazing is that, it also happened during the 18th anniversary of the late Kobe Bryant's historical 81 point game against the Raptors. This is a very historical day indeed.

Maybe let's give some credits to Durant's 43 points as well on their win against the Bulls. It seems like the Spurs really are careful about Wemby, eh? Well, it's their generational player so I guess they will be careful to him not to get injured.

It may be the case that Dlo worked more in the wake of hearing his name on the trading list. But Lakers is unpersuaded and is committed to trade him. In this case, this could be an ideal time for Lakers to trade Dlo while he is improving because that implies it is selling a much more developed player. The team is reported talking to Warriors to exchange Dlo and Wiggins. However, it is unclear if Warriors officials are interested in receiving Dlo again. Wiggins is not consistent this season but there is no assurance of how long Dlo playing at this level will last because he is likewise not consistent all through his entire NBA career.

D'Lo can be impressive on one game, but can play like an average player the next game. This is the reason why he's always on the trading blocks, and I guess only time will tell until he will be traded. I saw a Facebook post regarding trade rumors, saying that the Lakers, and the Hawks are finding a 3rd team that will complete the trade between D'Lo, DeJounte Murray and other players. Maybe let's just wait for the official announcement?

As for Wiggins, he will be traded. Ever since the incident regarding him with his family happened, he is playing like an average role player of the team. The 2nd option of the Warriors offensively became the worst player in plus-minus category. It seems like he's very much affected on what's happening on his personal life. Nevertheless, I will not be surprised if Wiggins will get traded before the trade deadline knowing that the Warriors need to change something to at least gain some momentum because they're now on the bottom spot of the standings.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

Sixers won 6 in a row and after Embiid named players of the week, he dropped 70 on Spurs tonight. That's a franchise record. He scored 30+ in 20 games in a row.
Wemby dropped 33 in his limited time after his injury, doctors don't let him play more yet.
In Timberwolves game Towns dropped 60 and there is still one more quarter left. What a crazy night. Meanwhile I'm watching Celtics game, they widened the gap in the third quarter.

That's really some crazy numbers tonight.
Embiid's numbers seem a little inflated though since he also has 21/23 free throws and took overall 41 shots from the field, with 24/41 that's a good FG % though. He took 41 of the team's 97 GD attempts, that's a quite a lot.

On the other hand he got those 70 in only 37 minutes and with only 1 made 3 pointer. Normally if you see these super high scores there are plenty of 3s going with it.

Anyway, big night it was indeed!