2025 NBA Season

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I know Joel Embiid had 70, and I know Doncic had 73, both of which are amazing achievements and that is definitely the greatest games in the recent times, not like they are that common neither, Doncic broke a record, he is tied 4th for most points.

However, even with all that in mind, I have to say I think Lebrons 36-20-12 statline at the age of 39 is just insane, that dude is nearing 40 and he has rebounded 20 times, which is already the most insane thing I can think of when a player rebounded that much, but also at the same time we are seeing him score 36 and have 12 dimes along that as well. Maybe I am just being a fan boy, and I like Lebron a lot, but that doesn't mean that we are going to discredit his amazing win, that was a wonderful game.

LeBron is great for sure and is one of the greatest athletes of all time. I’d put him up there with Bo Jackson as far as how dominant he is physically. I won’t say he played as impressive a game as Luka’s recent achievement, but you’re right that I don’t think there’s another human on the planet at age 39 who can do what LeBron can.

Lebron is a great example on how to be a discipline player, at his age, he can still play a lot of minutes and contribute. Though he wasn't as explosive as he was before when he was younger, but his impact to the team is still very big. I have no doubt that Lebron will get to play more seasons and will break hall of famers records as he goes on.

As of this season, the chance of the Lakers is quite slim but I would never count them out yet as they could play the play-in tournament and still get in the WCF finals just like last season. Once they are their, the real battle will be seen, it could be Lakers vs Clippers, or Lakers vs Nuggets (rematch), we don't know yet but it's possible.

So rare to see that and to many people got impressed on his capability to handle his self very well since despite of his age he's still a dominant player. At current condition we can still say that Lebron can still play for more years and although he's not that explosive but still he can show impressive performance and lead his team. Although they quietly have a bad run this regular season but if they got proper coach to lead their team then maybe they can get what they really want for this season. Also expect that he can break more records since he's still capable to produce high score or let's just say all things that he can contribute for his team.

There chance is quiet slim but if they can find good solution towards their struggle just like what Clippers did maybe they can see something helpful and  then can able to figure out how to use their roster properly and I guess their coach doesn't know how to adjust base on situation which is their main problem that's why they struggle to win.

Sorry but I cannot stop talking about Lebron. As it is pointed out 2 post before, what Luka and Embiid did is amazing but what Lebron is doing is freakin crazy. I know and saw a lot of normal people after the age 30 or 35 getting physically terrible, just even for daily life. Lebron is being one of the best athletes in the world at the age of 40 and probably gonna keep going more. That deserves the highest of compliments. And even I used to don't like Lebron at all. During his first 10 years I had despised him a lot, especially because of his travelling moves. But what he is doing with this level of intensity and dedication deserves the utmost admiration. Although, Lakers's chances are slim for any big success, his impact on the league is remarkable.

[Volgastallion]

Lebron is always in another league, is a non sense compare him with this new kids in town, when they only do a bunch of points and nothing more Lebron was mading a ton of points and carry a whole team in his back until the finals.

And now being much older he keeps wipping floors.

[CryptoBuds]

I would choose the new Bucks here. Nuggets maybe a strong team at home but they aren't undefeated, and based on the last game of the Bucks, I am confident that it will not be an easy game for the home team as Giannis is sure to be unstoppable, even Jokic could not stop him. Lillard has to have an impressive game here, not sure if Middleton will play because last time he was just sitting on the bench, but even without him, I think Bucks are still capable fo winning.

If we are not confident them winning straight up, taking the handicap is the best bet for us. That's +4.5

Well the problem for the Bucks ain't the offense, it's the defense. That's why the coach had to go as we know. Sure Giannis and Dame can score at will but at d some players should step up as well!
Also they are just 11:9 in away games compared to 18:4 at home for the Nuggets.

In the last 2 away games the Bucks had serious problems to put away the league worst Pistons in Detroit, that doesn't make me confident they have a good shot to beat the Nuggets in Denver. In these 2 games the Bucks have been down by small points in the 4th quarter before closing it out on some runs. You would expect from a team of this caliber to put them away MUCH earlier.

It might get a close game because of the strong scoring output of Dame and Giannis but in the end I think it won't be enough.

Let's see if Doc Rivers will be able to help to solve their weakness as he will have his debut in his coaching job in this game.

Doc Rivers Expected to Make Debut as Bucks Coach on Monday vs. Nuggets, per Report

For me this is worth betting. Although you maybe right that the Nuggets are good at home but they are not invincible. I still could not forget how this team got destroyed by the Knicks few days a go, they experience their biggest loss in the season losing on the road by 38 points.

We have different opinion here as these two teams are great, they are a championship team. However, Bucks getting + points, I would definitely take it.

^ Because the team actually got destroyed by the Knicks so badly, they were very motivated against the Philadelphia 76ers. That is why they are not going to take it easy in this match against the Bucks as well. They are going to try their best to win this game. The Bucks just won a game pretty convincingly. So they will be very confident as well.

I don't know if both the teams are capable of winning this game in my opinion. For me, it is hard to choose a favorite in this game. But if you ask me, I agreed with Kelvinid, the Bucks will have some adjustments with the new coach.

[OgNasty]

No televised games for me to watch today but there is an interesting matchup I wish I could watch. Dillon Brooks and LeBron are always fun to watch match up against each other. I think the Lakers will get them tonight, but I’ll have to wait to watch the highlight reel.

[boyptc]

It is coming, the Golden State Warriors are looking for trades or any offers for Wiggins, CP3 and even Klay.

The first two are fine since Wiggins are really looking for a transfer and CP3 didn't stayed there for long. But for Klay? Okay, there is nothing he can do with it as it's always been Steph that they're eyeing for.

But we've seen some comments when Steph said if he's gonna be transferred, he'd like to do it with the Hornets.

[Baofeng]

It is coming, the Golden State Warriors are looking for trades or any offers for Wiggins, CP3 and even Klay.

The first two are fine since Wiggins are really looking for a transfer and CP3 didn't stayed there for long. But for Klay? Okay, there is nothing he can do with it as it's always been Steph that they're eyeing for.

But we've seen some comments when Steph said if he's gonna be transferred, he'd like to do it with the Hornets.

Anyone could be traded, only Steph is safe with the Warriors. Wiggins name have been popping up in the last couple of months, Klay was reported didn't sign for the extension when he was offered so he might want to test the trade. Even Draymond is also being considered to be traded as well.

And we are nearing the trade deadline this February, so I wouldn't be surprised if any of those name are not going to be a Warrior mid February. If it involved their big 3 then the Golden State Warriors era are over and they will have to rebuilt around Curry next season, but it's going to be very tough.

[OgNasty]

It is coming, the Golden State Warriors are looking for trades or any offers for Wiggins, CP3 and even Klay.

The first two are fine since Wiggins are really looking for a transfer and CP3 didn't stayed there for long. But for Klay? Okay, there is nothing he can do with it as it's always been Steph that they're eyeing for.

But we've seen some comments when Steph said if he's gonna be transferred, he'd like to do it with the Hornets.

Anyone could be traded, only Steph is safe with the Warriors. Wiggins name have been popping up in the last couple of months, Klay was reported didn't sign for the extension when he was offered so he might want to test the trade. Even Draymond is also being considered to be traded as well.

And we are nearing the trade deadline this February, so I wouldn't be surprised if any of those name are not going to be a Warrior mid February. If it involved their big 3 then the Golden State Warriors era are over and they will have to rebuilt around Curry next season, but it's going to be very tough.

The Warriors will have a tough time trading Klay because of his steep drop off while Draymond is pretty much worthless on the trade market because of his contract. CP3 is too old to get anything back as well. Wiggins and Kuminga are their only hopes of getting better, and I don’t think trading either of them would help.

[wheelz1200]

It is coming, the Golden State Warriors are looking for trades or any offers for Wiggins, CP3 and even Klay.

The first two are fine since Wiggins are really looking for a transfer and CP3 didn't stayed there for long. But for Klay? Okay, there is nothing he can do with it as it's always been Steph that they're eyeing for.

But we've seen some comments when Steph said if he's gonna be transferred, he'd like to do it with the Hornets.

I can't imagine anyone wanting out for Charlotte.  They are continually a terrible franchise and can't seem to figure out.  Not that I'm for guys front running but why would you want the other side of your career be with a team that can't stay out of the lottery.  That's gotta be a lie.

[Yogee]

[....]But for Klay? Okay, there is nothing he can do with it as it's always been Steph that they're eyeing for.

It's not that there's nothing he could do to change their mind. That would not have been the case if Klay was still playing like his usual self. Steph have done it so why can't he? I don't blame the management for wanting to trade him and let Steph be the last remaining of their Golden era.

[Fundamentals Of]

[....]But for Klay? Okay, there is nothing he can do with it as it's always been Steph that they're eyeing for.

It's not that there's nothing he could do to change their mind. That would not have been the case if Klay was still playing like his usual self. Steph have done it so why can't he? I don't blame the management for wanting to trade him and let Steph be the last remaining of their Golden era.

I guess the Golden State Warriors are not really serious in letting go of Klay. There might be some testing of the waters as to the trade value of their veteran player, but I don't think they will easily just let another team have Klay. Klay and Steph are more or less the central figures of the team. And if we take a look at the most recent games of Thompson, they are not bad. He's still playing well, usually contributing above 20 points for the team. Paul, Wiggins, and Green could leave anytime though.

[freedomgo]

[....]But for Klay? Okay, there is nothing he can do with it as it's always been Steph that they're eyeing for.

It's not that there's nothing he could do to change their mind. That would not have been the case if Klay was still playing like his usual self. Steph have done it so why can't he? I don't blame the management for wanting to trade him and let Steph be the last remaining of their Golden era.

I guess the Golden State Warriors are not really serious in letting go of Klay. There might be some testing of the waters as to the trade value of their veteran player, but I don't think they will easily just let another team have Klay. Klay and Steph are more or less the central figures of the team. And if we take a look at the most recent games of Thompson, they are not bad. He's still playing well, usually contributing above 20 points for the team. Paul, Wiggins, and Green could leave anytime though.

No way, maybe if they'll consider the offenses of Draymond Green in the past that might happen, but if they will not and will just look at the factor on how he is playing, they'll see that Draymond is a gem in the team, without him, where are their offense and defense coming?

Maybe CP3 ( injured most of the time), and Wiggins ( inconsistent) can leave, but the big 3 will remain.

I'm sure they could get a good players when these two will be traded as they are paid well, there's still enough time so it's still possible to develop the current warriors and improve their weakness.

[Hypnosis00]

[....]But for Klay? Okay, there is nothing he can do with it as it's always been Steph that they're eyeing for.

It's not that there's nothing he could do to change their mind. That would not have been the case if Klay was still playing like his usual self. Steph have done it so why can't he? I don't blame the management for wanting to trade him and let Steph be the last remaining of their Golden era.

Klay and Steph are on the different situation, although they were called splash brothers and great shooters as proven, Klay went on a surgery due to serious injury that cost him to miss at least 1 season. That was from their championship game against the Raptors where they lose due to injury. Business is business, I mean, that's how the team look to its player, and since Klay's production, they might just let him go or will offer a lower contract, it's all up to Klay now if he would accept it and try elsewhere that he could get a decent contract and play to a team that is a playoffs contender.

[Getmon]

[....]But for Klay? Okay, there is nothing he can do with it as it's always been Steph that they're eyeing for.

It's not that there's nothing he could do to change their mind. That would not have been the case if Klay was still playing like his usual self. Steph have done it so why can't he? I don't blame the management for wanting to trade him and let Steph be the last remaining of their Golden era.

Klay and Steph are on the different situation, although they were called splash brothers and great shooters as proven, Klay went on a surgery due to serious injury that cost him to miss at least 1 season. That was from their championship game against the Raptors where they lose due to injury. Business is business, I mean, that's how the team look to its player, and since Klay's production, they might just let him go or will offer a lower contract, it's all up to Klay now if he would accept it and try elsewhere that he could get a decent contract and play to a team that is a playoffs contender.

It is a shame that the injury required surgery and a prolonged recovery took the best out of him. Klay is recently not like his superb condition before after the long absence. Warriors is interested in keeping him, just like it is interested in keeping Green, but the offers were different when he was playing at his best. Klay turned down a $48 million offer for two years of his services last year. As I would like to think, there are no teams that can offer higher than that because Klay is as of late at a downfall and he is not getting young any longer. Anyhow, Warriors may be able to provide better figures as they did when Green demanded a $100 million contract.

[LogitechMouse]

It is coming, the Golden State Warriors are looking for trades or any offers for Wiggins, CP3 and even Klay.

The first two are fine since Wiggins are really looking for a transfer and CP3 didn't stayed there for long. But for Klay? Okay, there is nothing he can do with it as it's always been Steph that they're eyeing for.

But we've seen some comments when Steph said if he's gonna be transferred, he'd like to do it with the Hornets.

Wiggins has no value for now, and any team that will try to get him is gambling just because of how he played this season. I mean his performance is way worse this season than the season where they won a title. The Warriors need that type of Wiggins, but it seems like his mental health hinders it.

As for CP3, he played very well in his first games, and I also think that he will be a perfect fit for the role players. I didn't surprised though that they are trying to trade him because they need better players that will help them knowing that the Warriors are not even in the play-in spot. As for Klay, his loyalty towards the team is at its highest, but NBA is all about business, and if you aren't contributing on your team anymore, they will trade you to find better players, and that's what Klay is experiencing right now. His loyalty is useless because he can't help Steph that much anymore.

Steph being transferred? I don't think that it will happen. There are many telling that he's the only player that's untouchable on the current Warriors roster. I don't see him getting traded, and I believe he will retire a Warrior. I'm excited on the changes that the Warriors will do. I really thought that their current roster is better than last season because they filled their problems back then, but it seems that it's worse. Anyway, there's only a few days left before the trade deadline, and I'm waiting if they will try to trade Wiggins, or they will keep him and hope that he will be better in the remaining games of the season.

[ajanwalker]

Utah Jazz got their 3rd defeat in their 6-game away series. Actually, Brooklyn is not a very strong team, but they performed very well in this match and beat Utah easily. (147-114)
Utah will play their next game against strong New York and they will most likely lose.

It is difficult to know the results in advance, but New York is in great form right now and has a 7-game winning streak. They defeated Charlotte away with a score of 92-113 and from now on they will play 6 matches at home. The 7-game winning streak may extend to 13 games.

[Botnake]

Utah Jazz got their 3rd defeat in their 6-game away series. Actually, Brooklyn is not a very strong team, but they performed very well in this match and beat Utah easily. (147-114)
Utah will play their next game against strong New York and they will most likely lose.

Most likely. Jazz are just actually good at home but their road record is bad. You can't trust them on the road, losing over 30+ points, this team ain't gonna make it to the playoffs, they are just hype but not really a good team. They seemed to have a deep experiment going on as you can never tell who would be the top scorers at the end of the game, even if their usual starters are playing.

It is difficult to know the results in advance, but New York is in great form right now and has a 7-game winning streak. They defeated Charlotte away with a score of 92-113 and from now on they will play 6 matches at home. The 7-game winning streak may extend to 13 games.

New York is very consistent now, it's hard to bet against them at this moment, just ride with them in every game until they lose.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

[....]But for Klay? Okay, there is nothing he can do with it as it's always been Steph that they're eyeing for.

It's not that there's nothing he could do to change their mind. That would not have been the case if Klay was still playing like his usual self. Steph have done it so why can't he? I don't blame the management for wanting to trade him and let Steph be the last remaining of their Golden era.

I guess the Golden State Warriors are not really serious in letting go of Klay. There might be some testing of the waters as to the trade value of their veteran player, but I don't think they will easily just let another team have Klay. Klay and Steph are more or less the central figures of the team. And if we take a look at the most recent games of Thompson, they are not bad. He's still playing well, usually contributing above 20 points for the team. Paul, Wiggins, and Green could leave anytime though.

I do think they are serious. Klay is not a big help at the moment, even if he is scoring 18ppg. He is still earns 43 million this season and for this money you could expect more. They offered him 48 million for 2 years and he declined, that's just insane!
The problemclearly  is Klay's mindset. If he seriously believes the Warriors should give him another max contract he can't be helped. This is not pre injury Klay. He is older, he is slower, he misses more shots, and he often forces bad shots in situations where another pass is needed.

He thinks his value is so high, that's just wrong.
Obviously he is an icon in the bay but if he doesn't move away from thinking he deserves this then I think a trade is the only way to go.
48 for 2 is a present to him and he still thinks it's not enough. Not a good look in my opinion.

[Fundamentals Of]

[....]But for Klay? Okay, there is nothing he can do with it as it's always been Steph that they're eyeing for.

It's not that there's nothing he could do to change their mind. That would not have been the case if Klay was still playing like his usual self. Steph have done it so why can't he? I don't blame the management for wanting to trade him and let Steph be the last remaining of their Golden era.

I guess the Golden State Warriors are not really serious in letting go of Klay. There might be some testing of the waters as to the trade value of their veteran player, but I don't think they will easily just let another team have Klay. Klay and Steph are more or less the central figures of the team. And if we take a look at the most recent games of Thompson, they are not bad. He's still playing well, usually contributing above 20 points for the team. Paul, Wiggins, and Green could leave anytime though.

I do think they are serious. Klay is not a big help at the moment, even if he is scoring 18ppg. He is still earns 43 million this season and for this money you could expect more. They offered him 48 million for 2 years and he declined, that's just insane!
The problemclearly  is Klay's mindset. If he seriously believes the Warriors should give him another max contract he can't be helped. This is not pre injury Klay. He is older, he is slower, he misses more shots, and he often forces bad shots in situations where another pass is needed.

He thinks his value is so high, that's just wrong.
Obviously he is an icon in the bay but if he doesn't move away from thinking he deserves this then I think a trade is the only way to go.
48 for 2 is a present to him and he still thinks it's not enough. Not a good look in my opinion.

I think this is the ultimate factor, the price. Of course Klay has been a beloved and dependable Warrior for more than 10 long years but if he is this demanding, even if the Warriors still want him, they might be forced to let him go. That $48 million could already give the team two young and healthy replacements. Though his games are still good enough, Klay at his age and physical condition can't be this demanding. In the end, between the team and Thompson, I think Klay will be the one to adjust. It's not easy to market himself with too high a price outside GSW.

[TravelMug]

Good matchup is Nuggets vs the Bucks. It's going to be Giannis vs Jokic, Nuggets will have the home court advantage.

I would choose the new Bucks here. Nuggets maybe a strong team at home but they aren't undefeated, and based on the last game of the Bucks, I am confident that it will not be an easy game for the home team as Giannis is sure to be unstoppable, even Jokic could not stop him. Lillard has to have an impressive game here, not sure if Middleton will play because last time he was just sitting on the bench, but even without him, I think Bucks are still capable fo winning.

If we are not confident them winning straight up, taking the handicap is the best bet for us. That's +4.5

Unfortunately the Bucks lost the game against the Nuggets, but as I have predicted, it's a very close match and it can still either go either in the last minutes. Bucks lead early and then Nuggets coming back strong, and in the last minute of the 3rd quarter they take a good lead with Murray's play. But then the Bucks make their own comeback, take a lead in the 4th. Nuggets though led by Jokic, another triple double trying to score and make a good separation. And when we thought that the Nuggets is going to win, the Bucks again, with 3's, Giannis hitting, to cut the lead to 2. But the Nuggets was able to play good defense and then score and it was the last straw by the Bucks as they lost this very close game.

[Maslate]

Good matchup is Nuggets vs the Bucks. It's going to be Giannis vs Jokic, Nuggets will have the home court advantage.

I would choose the new Bucks here. Nuggets maybe a strong team at home but they aren't undefeated, and based on the last game of the Bucks, I am confident that it will not be an easy game for the home team as Giannis is sure to be unstoppable, even Jokic could not stop him. Lillard has to have an impressive game here, not sure if Middleton will play because last time he was just sitting on the bench, but even without him, I think Bucks are still capable fo winning.

If we are not confident them winning straight up, taking the handicap is the best bet for us. That's +4.5

Unfortunately the Bucks lost the game against the Nuggets, but as I have predicted, it's a very close match and it can still either go either in the last minutes. Bucks lead early and then Nuggets coming back strong, and in the last minute of the 3rd quarter they take a good lead with Murray's play. But then the Bucks make their own comeback, take a lead in the 4th. Nuggets though led by Jokic, another triple double trying to score and make a good separation. And when we thought that the Nuggets is going to win, the Bucks again, with 3's, Giannis hitting, to cut the lead to 2. But the Nuggets was able to play good defense and then score and it was the last straw by the Bucks as they lost this very close game.

It was a close game though but the Nuggets defense was good in the 4th quarter. Especially on Lillard's drive to the paint that was blocked by Gordon and the ball goes out to Lillard, that sequence was sick and the Nuggets were able to capitalize on the next position. Giannis also misses some important FTs he was only 6-11 this game, when the pressure is high, Giannis normally makes mistakes especially when up against a strong team.

They need to improve but overall it was a road game and they did well, just fall short in the end.