2024 NBA Season

[OgNasty]

In today’s weird news. Tony Snell has come out publicly as being autistic (if he already did I was unaware) in an attempt to get signed to one more NBA contract. If he gets signed one more time he’ll hit the NBA’s 10 year mark to get healthcare for his family for the rest of his life. His kids are also autistic, so Tony is asking for a 10 day contract and going public with his health issues (and his family’s) in order to try and get a contract. This is a story to watch as time is running out.

I've read this news and the deadline is on Friday. If no team signs him up until Friday then he won't be qualified for the league's benefit that will definitely gonna help him and his family.

Any team that sees his situation could give him a hand and even he'll heat up the seat on the bench, that's no problem as long as he'll get that benefits that will help him and his family for the rest of their lives.

Mark Cuban might help but is there any spot on the roster?

It does seem like Mark Cuban would be the guy to help Tony out, but he's having all sorts of DEI issues at the moment so he'd probably face backlash for this actually...  

I do hope that someone will go out of their way to sign Tony Snell to a 10 day contract today at least before time runs out (a matter of hours now), but I could understand why other owners or the league could be upset if this becomes a thing.  Tony Snell isn't a charity case though.  He's had a good career and I think he's as capable as any NBA reserve to sit on the bench for a couple weeks.

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[FanEagle]

Lakers were missing both AD and Lebron, and they still won. Not that it means Lebron and AD are bad for this team, but the fact that they managed to beat Celtics with this squad is an insane achievement. The only reason for their success was the fact that they played big team ball and that is always good.

When you have stars, everyone else gets cold and then they look like they are missing a lot of shots, but when you shoot once every 7 minutes, it's normal that you would get cold and when you have stars then that happens because stars shoot the ball most and then you get the ball in rotation with everyone else and that turns out to be very few times. They need to start sharing the ball a lot more early on, to get people going at the start of the game, then Lebron or AD could take over if they have to.

[jossiel]

In today’s weird news. Tony Snell has come out publicly as being autistic (if he already did I was unaware) in an attempt to get signed to one more NBA contract. If he gets signed one more time he’ll hit the NBA’s 10 year mark to get healthcare for his family for the rest of his life. His kids are also autistic, so Tony is asking for a 10 day contract and going public with his health issues (and his family’s) in order to try and get a contract. This is a story to watch as time is running out.

I've read this news and the deadline is on Friday. If no team signs him up until Friday then he won't be qualified for the league's benefit that will definitely gonna help him and his family.

Any team that sees his situation could give him a hand and even he'll heat up the seat on the bench, that's no problem as long as he'll get that benefits that will help him and his family for the rest of their lives.

Mark Cuban might help but is there any spot on the roster?

It does seem like Mark Cuban would be the guy to help Tony out, but he's having all sorts of DEI issues at the moment so he'd probably face backlash for this actually...  

I do hope that someone will go out of their way to sign Tony Snell to a 10 day contract today at least before time runs out (a matter of hours now), but I could understand why other owners or the league could be upset if this becomes a thing.  Tony Snell isn't a charity case though.  He's had a good career and I think he's as capable as any NBA reserve to sit on the bench for a couple weeks.

Even Chales Barkley have called the NBA teams to help Tony to become eligible with that medical help that will be part of just for this little contract that they can give to him.

Isn't it this day is the deadline for his eligibility? and if no team signs him, then that eligibility will be gone. I can't find news or any updates regarding if a team has signed him already.

[wheelz1200]

No one talking about the Knicks yet besides Kendrick perkins?!?  Without julius, OG, and some bench depth and the Knicks keep rolling.  Last night was a gutsy win against a good Pacers team.  Playing some end of the bench players like duece Mcbride and Jericho Sims and they still hold one of the best offensive teams to low 100s.  People gonna start taking them seriously soon.

[Pamadar]

Lakers were missing both AD and Lebron, and they still won. Not that it means Lebron and AD are bad for this team, but the fact that they managed to beat Celtics with this squad is an insane achievement. The only reason for their success was the fact that they played big team ball and that is always good.

When you have stars, everyone else gets cold and then they look like they are missing a lot of shots, but when you shoot once every 7 minutes, it's normal that you would get cold and when you have stars then that happens because stars shoot the ball most and then you get the ball in rotation with everyone else and that turns out to be very few times. They need to start sharing the ball a lot more early on, to get people going at the start of the game, then Lebron or AD could take over if they have to.

You said it right, without proper ball movement and if all the rest of the players are just waiting for the ball from the so-called superstar/s
the chance that the confidence can't be built.

Limit in touching the ball or that kind of doubt to take the shot is something that hard to develop if you are playing with superstar.

Winning against Celtics shows something that Lakers possess that they can't fully utilize, asjustments and proper assessement is what
they need.

[Jating]

No one talking about the Knicks yet besides Kendrick perkins?!?  Without julius, OG, and some bench depth and the Knicks keep rolling.  Last night was a gutsy win against a good Pacers team.  Playing some end of the bench players like duece Mcbride and Jericho Sims and they still hold one of the best offensive teams to low 100s.  People gonna start taking them seriously soon.

It has been discussed a couple of pages back mate. It was really a great win for them, Randle with be out for a couple of weeks and OG. Pacers put up a good lead, but the home team came back roaring in the 4th quarter. And if I'm not mistaken, Pacers is one of the top teams as far as offense goes, average 120+ ppg. But they held them with a good defense in the late quarter, Precious Achiuwa played great defense on Pascal Siakam in the last 4 minutes and not allowing him to score.

And his offensive rebounds are very contributing factor as well. Jalen Brunson lead them with 40 points, and it seems the was mad when there was a no call on him, when he was poked in the eye. And that was the last score of the Pacers as they held them scoreless, unless the game is in their control. We should also mentioned Isaiah Hartenstein, with a big 12 points and 19 rebounds.

[Dave1]

Lakers were missing both AD and Lebron, and they still won. Not that it means Lebron and AD are bad for this team, but the fact that they managed to beat Celtics with this squad is an insane achievement. The only reason for their success was the fact that they played big team ball and that is always good.

This got me thinking, maybe the rest of the team are dependent of the two superstars that they can't bring out their best version? And now that they are out in this game, it's insane to see them beating a great team without the two and each and everyone that plays in the court really push themselves, specially in defense like limiting Jalen Brown to just 8 points.

Hopefully, with what they shown, this could just be a tip of the iceberg, similar to last season ago wherein they reaches the Western conference finals but lost to the eventual champion in Nuggets. So we will see and hopefully this is a sign that they can still make it to the playoff or to the finals again.

[Getmon]

Great night for the Lakers and the brightest for Austin Reeves this season. I am more persuaded to keep Reaves on the team. Let him grow and exempt him from any bargains. Because Lakers officials desire to get new players to help Lebron and Davis.

I am happy that the Los Angeles Lakers squad was able to win without Davis and Lebron. But seriously, what a poor Celtics performance. Even though it is still the regular season, some fans will doubt the ability of Tatum and Brown to lead the team through difficult times.

There was no rumor that Reaves will be traded, in fact the rumor was they will keep him but will trade D'Lo. You can see the maturity in his game, he doesn't panic and make some fancy moves, he's just doing the basic and follow the coache's plays. I'm sure he wasn't included in the team USA roster if he doesn't have the potentila, this kid is still young, he improve his skills in LA, keeping him and giving him more time to improve, he'll become more consistent eventually in the future.

He does not have a big contract like Russell and the kid has great potential, so there are no big rumors to transfer him. In any case, the public knows that Lakers officials want to bring one more superstar into the team to aid Lebron and Davis. Reaves could undoubtedly turn out to be essential for the deals realizing Russell is inferior to trade with a superstar, for instance, Dejounte Murray and Zach LaVine. And it is not new for Lakers officials to surrender potential players when Lebron James joined them. They can hardly wait, and they need to win now. But it is acceptable the fact that Lebron is going old but is playing great and they need to take advantage of the situation while it is there.

[TravelMug]

Great night for the Lakers and the brightest for Austin Reeves this season. I am more persuaded to keep Reaves on the team. Let him grow and exempt him from any bargains. Because Lakers officials desire to get new players to help Lebron and Davis.

I am happy that the Los Angeles Lakers squad was able to win without Davis and Lebron. But seriously, what a poor Celtics performance. Even though it is still the regular season, some fans will doubt the ability of Tatum and Brown to lead the team through difficult times.

There was no rumor that Reaves will be traded, in fact the rumor was they will keep him but will trade D'Lo. You can see the maturity in his game, he doesn't panic and make some fancy moves, he's just doing the basic and follow the coache's plays. I'm sure he wasn't included in the team USA roster if he doesn't have the potentila, this kid is still young, he improve his skills in LA, keeping him and giving him more time to improve, he'll become more consistent eventually in the future.

He does not have a big contract like Russell and the kid has great potential, so there are no big rumors to transfer him. In any case, the public knows that Lakers officials want to bring one more superstar into the team to aid Lebron and Davis. Reaves could undoubtedly turn out to be essential for the deals realizing Russell is inferior to trade with a superstar, for instance, Dejounte Murray and Zach LaVine. And it is not new for Lakers officials to surrender potential players when Lebron James joined them. They can hardly wait, and they need to win now. But it is acceptable the fact that Lebron is going old but is playing great and they need to take advantage of the situation while it is there.

It's obvious that Lebron James is getting old, it might not show it right now, but we all know that him getting injured frequently, is a sign that he has just a couple of years left in him, and most likely waiting for his son to join the NBA before he retires. As for Reaves, it is also evident that he is the next offensive options for them. And now that Lebron and AD is out, he took matters in his own hand and lead them in both end of the court, playing defense and then scoring 30+ or more. This game might stop the trade rumors surround D'Lo or any other Lakers as this is a big morale win for them. Nevertheless, time is ticking, Murray and Lavine might still be in the Lakers radar, maybe one of them will join AD and Lebron.

[ultrloa]

In today’s weird news. Tony Snell has come out publicly as being autistic (if he already did I was unaware) in an attempt to get signed to one more NBA contract. If he gets signed one more time he’ll hit the NBA’s 10 year mark to get healthcare for his family for the rest of his life. His kids are also autistic, so Tony is asking for a 10 day contract and going public with his health issues (and his family’s) in order to try and get a contract. This is a story to watch as time is running out.

I've read this news and the deadline is on Friday. If no team signs him up until Friday then he won't be qualified for the league's benefit that will definitely gonna help him and his family.

Any team that sees his situation could give him a hand and even he'll heat up the seat on the bench, that's no problem as long as he'll get that benefits that will help him and his family for the rest of their lives.

Mark Cuban might help but is there any spot on the roster?

It does seem like Mark Cuban would be the guy to help Tony out, but he's having all sorts of DEI issues at the moment so he'd probably face backlash for this actually...  

I do hope that someone will go out of their way to sign Tony Snell to a 10 day contract today at least before time runs out (a matter of hours now), but I could understand why other owners or the league could be upset if this becomes a thing.  Tony Snell isn't a charity case though.  He's had a good career and I think he's as capable as any NBA reserve to sit on the bench for a couple weeks.

Even Chales Barkley have called the NBA teams to help Tony to become eligible with that medical help that will be part of just for this little contract that they can give to him.

Isn't it this day is the deadline for his eligibility? and if no team signs him, then that eligibility will be gone. I can't find news or any updates regarding if a team has signed him already.

Unfortunately it seems Snell fail to sign in any team in NBA team base on this article Tony Snell didnt get a team on NBA   maybe NBA teams doesn't want to waste their slots and money for charity. They are in total focus to get more helpful players that can give them good result on their campaign this year.

Its really unfortunate to see that happening but I guess that tells that NBA is for pure business and they don't care about anyone need something like that badly. So I guess for Tony he need to work on other way so he can provide his family what they need especially on their medical needs.

[Oasisman]

Great night for the Lakers and the brightest for Austin Reeves this season. I am more persuaded to keep Reaves on the team. Let him grow and exempt him from any bargains. Because Lakers officials desire to get new players to help Lebron and Davis.

I am happy that the Los Angeles Lakers squad was able to win without Davis and Lebron. But seriously, what a poor Celtics performance. Even though it is still the regular season, some fans will doubt the ability of Tatum and Brown to lead the team through difficult times.

There was no rumor that Reaves will be traded, in fact the rumor was they will keep him but will trade D'Lo. You can see the maturity in his game, he doesn't panic and make some fancy moves, he's just doing the basic and follow the coache's plays. I'm sure he wasn't included in the team USA roster if he doesn't have the potentila, this kid is still young, he improve his skills in LA, keeping him and giving him more time to improve, he'll become more consistent eventually in the future.

He does not have a big contract like Russell and the kid has great potential, so there are no big rumors to transfer him. In any case, the public knows that Lakers officials want to bring one more superstar into the team to aid Lebron and Davis. Reaves could undoubtedly turn out to be essential for the deals realizing Russell is inferior to trade with a superstar, for instance, Dejounte Murray and Zach LaVine. And it is not new for Lakers officials to surrender potential players when Lebron James joined them. They can hardly wait, and they need to win now. But it is acceptable the fact that Lebron is going old but is playing great and they need to take advantage of the situation while it is there.

It's obvious that Lebron James is getting old, it might not show it right now, but we all know that him getting injured frequently, is a sign that he has just a couple of years left in him, and most likely waiting for his son to join the NBA before he retires. As for Reaves, it is also evident that he is the next offensive options for them. And now that Lebron and AD is out, he took matters in his own hand and lead them in both end of the court, playing defense and then scoring 30+ or more. This game might stop the trade rumors surround D'Lo or any other Lakers as this is a big morale win for them. Nevertheless, time is ticking, Murray and Lavine might still be in the Lakers radar, maybe one of them will join AD and Lebron.

I think that LeBron injury is nothing close to serious, maybe just a type of injury he could carry on when he was younger, but yeah he's getting old and he gradually losses everything he can do in his prime, especially that ability where he can carry a whole team to the finals.
Anyway, I hope the Lakers won't send Reaves or DLo away now, I mean they can build a better team around them because LeBron and AD will probably not gonna last a couple more years with the Lakers. LeBron will eventually retire and AD will probably play for his hometown and retire there.
The current Laker team doesn't really need the trade, they just need consistency. I even doubt a trade would make any difference. That win against the Celtics without AD and Bron was just one of those games the Lakers usually plays, the only difference is, they are shooting at a higher percentage. If they could shoot like that consistently, they would easily be in the top 3.

[LogitechMouse]

Unfortunately it seems Snell fail to sign in any team in NBA team base on this article Tony Snell didnt get a team on NBA   maybe NBA teams doesn't want to waste their slots and money for charity. They are in total focus to get more helpful players that can give them good result on their campaign this year.

Its really unfortunate to see that happening but I guess that tells that NBA is for pure business and they don't care about anyone need something like that badly. So I guess for Tony he need to work on other way so he can provide his family what they need especially on their medical needs.

The league isn't a charity, but it's a business, and since it's a business, they don't want to waste any money into somebody that they know will not be helpful for the team. Instead of giving it to him, they rather save that money in order for them to sign at least a role player that can be more helpful for the team than him.

I feel sorry for the guy, but that's how the league is. You're not worthy? You will not get a contract. You're not helping the team? You're out. Of course I'll exclude Thanasis with this one even though he's quite useless in the Bucks because he's being backed by Giannis.

If Snell is just thinking of his 2 kids, he can just to go other leagues outside US. I mean we've seen lots of ex-NBA players that went overseas just to play, and to earn as well. He can go that route as well. If NBA don't want him then find another way to earn.

[danherbias07]

It's a boring trade this year.
Well let's wait if there's something big that will come out, we still have 4 days if I am right.
Here is the latest and it's not appealing at all.

Rockets trade for Grizzlies’ Adams (Feb. 1)

Rockets receive:

Steven Adams
Grizzlies receive:

Victor Oladipo
Three second-round picks

https://www.nba.com/news/2023-24-nba-trade-tracker
Trading the injured.
A win for the Rockets? Maybe.
I don't see Oladipo being the same Oladipo anymore. He was a rising star before the injury but in today's game and how I see it with his performances, I don't think we will see that same speed and agility anymore. Even if the injury is fully healed, the mental effect will linger.
Unlike Adams, he has shown tenacity and I think anyone who wants a big man will consider him.

Other teams are still not shutting down for an option to trade. I think Marcus Smart is available and so is DeJounte Murray.
On who's interested is the bigger problem because it could ruin a whole chemistry, especially those who are already in the top 8.
I think Lakers is interested with Smart to add more back-court defense.

James Harden may be the biggest trade that happened before the upcoming deadline. But Siakam and Anunoby have great impacts on their teams now.
Anunoby helped out a lot on the Knicks winning streak. Pacers Siakam somehow won some games while Haliburton is injured.

[Russlenat]

James Harden may be the biggest trade that happened before the upcoming deadline. But Siakam and Anunoby have great impacts on their teams now.
Anunoby helped out a lot on the Knicks winning streak. Pacers Siakam somehow won some games while Haliburton is injured.

This trade has the biggest impact, at least on their respective teams, as both teams are getting contributions from the traded players, especially the Knicks who are on a winning streak now. However, I think Siakam is really a huge addition since he has great experience in the playoffs and they could use him as their go to guy to create his own shot, and hopefully by that time, Hali is not anymore having a minute restriction. Too early for the Pacers, they have the talent now that is capable of winning a championship IMO, all they need to build and polish is their chemistry and they should let Hali to lead this team so no conflict among players and the offense flows well.

[Baofeng]

It's a boring trade this year.
Well let's wait if there's something big that will come out, we still have 4 days if I am right.

Still a lot of time for management to make trades, so let's wait and see. James Harden? I thought that he is fine with the Clippers but I guess they will used him for leverage and maybe get just a role player to fill them specially in defense.

I'm more keen on seeing what the Warriors will do, there's a lot of noises that maybe someone big will be traded, so let's see how it goes.

Pascal Siakam is already settled with the Pacers, I don't think that they will trade him. He is their scoring option for now at Haliburton is on restricted minutes.

[Sanitough]

It's a boring trade this year.
Well let's wait if there's something big that will come out, we still have 4 days if I am right.

Still a lot of time for management to make trades, so let's wait and see. James Harden? I thought that he is fine with the Clippers but I guess they will used him for leverage and maybe get just a role player to fill them specially in defense.

I think what he meant is James Harden included in the trade that happened this year. And we know for sure that he is fine with the Clippers, they are one of the hottest team now with Kawhi getting back on his old shape as well, I wouldn't be surprise if Clippers will win the championship this season, they just have enough weapon to beat the defending champions and other top ranking teams.

I'm more keen on seeing what the Warriors will do, there's a lot of noises that maybe someone big will be traded, so let's see how it goes.

Pascal Siakam is already settled with the Pacers, I don't think that they will trade him. He is their scoring option for now at Haliburton is on restricted minutes.

The Warriors moving Wiggins might likely we will would witnesss. IMO, non of the big 3 on the team would move in the trade.

[jossiel]

Unfortunately it seems Snell fail to sign in any team in NBA team base on this article Tony Snell didnt get a team on NBA   maybe NBA teams doesn't want to waste their slots and money for charity. They are in total focus to get more helpful players that can give them good result on their campaign this year.

Its really unfortunate to see that happening but I guess that tells that NBA is for pure business and they don't care about anyone need something like that badly.

That's sad. 

I do understand if no one had helped him. But just for the sake of what he has contributed to his former teams, they're a lot of it but still business is business I guess.

Maybe some exemption can be made just for him to be eligible let it do alone by the management.

So I guess for Tony he need to work on other way so he can provide his family what they need especially on their medical needs.

Yeah, just praying him all the best and to overcome this challenge but as a father he'll do everything for his family.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

It's a boring trade this year.
Well let's wait if there's something big that will come out, we still have 4 days if I am right.

Still a lot of time for management to make trades, so let's wait and see. James Harden? I thought that he is fine with the Clippers but I guess they will used him for leverage and maybe get just a role player to fill them specially in defense.

I think what he meant is James Harden included in the trade that happened this year. And we know for sure that he is fine with the Clippers, they are one of the hottest team now with Kawhi getting back on his old shape as well, I wouldn't be surprise if Clippers will win the championship this season, they just have enough weapon to beat the defending champions and other top ranking teams.

I'm more keen on seeing what the Warriors will do, there's a lot of noises that maybe someone big will be traded, so let's see how it goes.

Pascal Siakam is already settled with the Pacers, I don't think that they will trade him. He is their scoring option for now at Haliburton is on restricted minutes.

The Warriors moving Wiggins might likely we will would witnesss. IMO, non of the big 3 on the team would move in the trade.

Or there will be no movement for the Warriors, because if I'm not mistaken, there initial target is Pascal Siakam. But the Pacers have been already, and then we have been seeing Wiggins, although still not his usual self, but still trying to get himself and help the Warriors, same with Klay Thompson, he did score 10+ points in their win against the Memphis and have good spot 3s.

Perhaps it's that the Warriors age has caught up with them, Draymond still wanted to guard big center like Jackson in their game, but you can see the big height and weight difference that Jackson has easy time to score, left or hand right.

[Distinctin]

Unfortunately it seems Snell fail to sign in any team in NBA team base on this article Tony Snell didnt get a team on NBA   maybe NBA teams doesn't want to waste their slots and money for charity. They are in total focus to get more helpful players that can give them good result on their campaign this year.

Its really unfortunate to see that happening but I guess that tells that NBA is for pure business and they don't care about anyone need something like that badly.

That's sad. 

I do understand if no one had helped him. But just for the sake of what he has contributed to his former teams, they're a lot of it but still business is business I guess.

Maybe some exemption can be made just for him to be eligible let it do alone by the management.

We can't blame that no team would sign him since his numbers aren't really valuable for them.
Looking at his stats, (https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/snellto01.html), nothing much in here, just a regular player that could and anyone that is young could contribute like this, maybe even with lower salary.

So I guess for Tony he need to work on other way so he can provide his family what they need especially on their medical needs.

Yeah, just praying him all the best and to overcome this challenge but as a father he'll do everything for his family.

According this website _ https://hoopshype.com/player/tony-snell/salary/

His total earnings in basketball is $53,175,288 ($64,432,174*).. if he was able to handle his finances well, he should not struggle after his NBA life.

[YuginKadoya]

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I like the point that you have made. If a team actually ends up helping him, that team might get some good things in return. I am not saying that the team is going to get help from the player. But I believe in "what goes around comes around".

Some people probably call it karma. I think if he is helped and if the team that helps him has no expectation of some sort and they are doing it just for the sake of helping him, it is going to be first of all a great gesture, and secondly God will help them later for a good deed. People might say that I am talking nonsense but I think it is true.

Your perspective on the reciprocal nature of assistance and the concept of karma is insightful. Believing in the principle of "what goes around comes around" suggests that acts of kindness, even without explicit expectations, may lead to positive outcomes. The idea that helping someone is not only a great gesture but can also invoke a kind of cosmic reciprocity aligns with a sense of moral and spiritual balance.

While some may dismiss it as nonsense, the belief in the inherent goodness of selfless acts and the potential for positive energy or divine intervention is a personal and meaningful philosophy. It underscores the idea that genuine, altruistic gestures can have ripple effects, fostering a sense of interconnectedness and goodwill.

-snip-

Well, it's true that he's being considered to be moved out and a lot of clues that seems to connect the dots.

The hints and clues pointing towards his potential move out are indeed intriguing. Often, in the world of speculation and transfers, connecting the dots can reveal underlying patterns. It will be interesting to see how these indications unfold and whether they materialize into a significant move. The anticipation surrounding such situations adds an extra layer of excitement for fans and observers alike.

-snip-

We're getting close to the NBA trade deadline and a lot of things can still happen with that span. So, if reevaluation is happening currently, I hope that they're doing that with the right candidates and will the best ones stay and we fans know who they are.

As the NBA trade deadline approaches, the anticipation for potential moves adds an extra layer of excitement for fans. The prospect of reevaluation raises questions about the team's direction, and these decisions must be made with precision and consideration. The hope that the best candidates stay is shared among fans, and the transparency in these evaluations would indeed provide clarity and reassurance to the supporters. Here's to hoping for positive outcomes as the trade deadline unfolds.