2024 NBA Season

[inthelongrun]

Nonetheless, Philly is indeed struggling to maintain its ranking since the injury of Joel Embiid. Embiid if expected to return later or in the playoffs provided the team can make it.

They are still at number 5 in the standings now, but their numbers are going down, 3-7 in their last 10 games, that's trouble. Embiid can't return in the playoffs as that is not safe for the team. If he wants to make this team competitive in the playoffs, he should return before the playoffs, as the longer he is out, the struggles will continue. I won't be surprised if they drop to 10th and will just play for the play-in tournament to have a chance to qualify.

For this Philly team, time is very important, and that is to get Embiid back in action, provided he's 100% already.

We'll see if the team can make adjustments and be able to hold a spot inside top 8 at the end of the season. There's still 25 games in the regular season and that is a lot. Team president Daryl Morey is still hopeful for Embiid's availability in the playoffs. But it is indeed also a risky move if they will let Embiid play even if not fully healed. Maybe it depends on the team they are playing in the playoffs, Boston and Miami are dangerous but the other less experienced team could be winnable. Embiid will be evaluated in about a month so there will be a better assessment of his return by that time.

[Baofeng]

I guess it's kind of expected that the Sixers will have a hard time getting those wins because Embiid is out for at least 2 months because of that injury. It's almost the same as the Nets when they had KD and Kyrie a few years ago. At one point, they were at the top, and when both of them got injured, they just got loss after loss until they went down to the bottom 4.

I'm not saying that the Sixers will experience the same, but they relied too much on Embiid in terms of offense that they forgot to shoot already. Too much exaggeration in that sentence, but what I mean is that no one can step on the team offensively. Not even Tobias Harris which is their supposed 2nd option on offense.

The Sixers are 3-7 in their last 10 games, and their next 5 games are kind of easy at least. They will be up against the Nets, Magic, Pistons, Spurs, Grizzlies. I just hope that they can rack up some wins now that Embiid is still out.

The difference that Embiid makes on the team is clear, but I confess that some players for example, Maxey, Oubre Jr., Hield and others has been performing well , but it is not necessary to reduce the difference that the Sixers are having in the last 10 games (3-7).
I confess that I was surprised by the performance of the Philadelphia 76ers playing against the Cavaliers, there were two games and in those games the Sixers beat the Cavs.
I'll be curious to see the Sixers vs Celtics game at TD Garden today.

Someone has to step up in the absence of Joel, we have seen Maxey do that in the early part. But I guess he is not that consistent as well, not enough experience to lead a team. But it's good that he has been given the chance as he will definitely the new face of the franchise in the future.

They are going to face the lead leading Boston Celtics, it's hard to see the Celtics losing this one, just saying. They are almost 6:1 underdog and the initial handicap line is -10.5. So that's how bookies see the Sixers and it means it's going to be very difficult for them to win.

[btc_angela]

I just saw some feed that the Warriors though have some former NBA dad . There is the obvious, but I was surprised to see that Trayce Jackson-Davis dad, Dale Davis is also a NBA player. Remember him back in the days, 90's era with the Pacers. Very tough game and defender in the low post. He had defended against Shaq as well if I remember correctly and Shaq will just used his height and weight advantage and will hit Dale in the face with that elbow.

Also Andrew Wiggins father, Mitchell Wiggins is also a former player, but he was probably before my time so I'm not familiar with him. Even their GM former player Mike Dunleavy Jr. So there's a lot of second generation player in the NBA. But no one will beat the record if Bronny will play together with his father Lebron in the next couple of years.

[dwyane36]

Lakers and Warriors are having trouble going higher because everyone at the western conference at the top ten are at positive results right now. Worst ones are 6-4 in the last 10 games, with bunch of 7-3 and even 8-2 is there. Usually you do not get ALL of them doing this well, some do well and some do badly but this time its not like that at all. In the end, we are seeing it grow and that's the most important part, we should be thanking the basketball gods that its making it so wonderful. I personally believe that we are not really seeing any big changes. Unfortunately, we will see some teams not do this well until the end of the season. Play-in could be very fun this way though.

Yep, there is a lot of competition in the Western Conference standings, but I think the Lakers and Warriors will be fine if they finish the season where they are now in the standings. By the way, the results of last year's playoffs are a clear example that a team from the play-in tournament has a good chance to do well in the playoffs. I mean the Lakers, who made it to the Western Conference Finals.

[Maslate]

Lakers and Warriors are having trouble going higher because everyone at the western conference at the top ten are at positive results right now. Worst ones are 6-4 in the last 10 games, with bunch of 7-3 and even 8-2 is there. Usually you do not get ALL of them doing this well, some do well and some do badly but this time its not like that at all. In the end, we are seeing it grow and that's the most important part, we should be thanking the basketball gods that its making it so wonderful. I personally believe that we are not really seeing any big changes. Unfortunately, we will see some teams not do this well until the end of the season. Play-in could be very fun this way though.

Yep, there is a lot of competition in the Western Conference standings, but I think the Lakers and Warriors will be fine if they finish the season where they are now in the standings. By the way, the results of last year's playoffs are a clear example that a team from the play-in tournament has a good chance to do well in the playoffs. I mean the Lakers, who made it to the Western Conference Finals.

Lakers are a very dangerous team, especially when they are healthy. Their current struggles do not reflect their potential in the playoffs. With LeBron and AD on the team, I am confident that they'll perform well in the postseason.

The Warriors are getting stronger, but they were exposed by the Nuggets. The size difference remains a challenge for them, as evident in the last playoffs. While Curry and Thompson lead the team, Thompson's inconsistency makes it difficult to expect them to win another championship.

[OgNasty]

Rough night for Haliburton on the Pacers. He shot 2/11 from the field on his way to a 9 point night in the loss against the Raptors. Social media is cooking him for some reason like this game means he fell off. It’s something to keep an eye on, but he’s a 20 year old kid so I think he’ll right the ship in no time.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

Lakers are a very dangerous team, especially when they are healthy. Their current struggles do not reflect their potential in the playoffs. With LeBron and AD on the team, I am confident that they'll perform well in the postseason.

The Warriors are getting stronger, but they were exposed by the Nuggets. The size difference remains a challenge for them, as evident in the last playoffs. While Curry and Thompson lead the team, Thompson's inconsistency makes it difficult to expect them to win another championship.

I don't really see the Lakers as dangerous.
There are plenty to teams ( Dallas, Minnesota, Denver, Clippers ) where the Lakers have no chance in a 7 game series, especially without home court advantage.
I mean when the best player is in retirement age, that says it all.

[yazher]

Yep, there is a lot of competition in the Western Conference standings, but I think the Lakers and Warriors will be fine if they finish the season where they are now in the standings. By the way, the results of last year's playoffs are a clear example that a team from the play-in tournament has a good chance to do well in the playoffs. I mean the Lakers, who made it to the Western Conference Finals.

If only they could have some players to stop Jokic and Murray, they would have not struggled and were beaten easily by the Nuggets. Let's see how the new rosters will help them against the Denver Nuggets this year since if they gonna reach the playoffs this time, they will face the Nuggets at some point unless the Nuggets go home early because other teams in the Western Conference are well prepared as well to beat them in the playoffs.

[Ayers]

I don't really see the Lakers as dangerous.
There are plenty to teams ( Dallas, Minnesota, Denver, Clippers ) where the Lakers have no chance in a 7 game series, especially without home court advantage.
I mean when the best player is in retirement age, that says it all.

Regarding, Lakers vs Sun, you know Lakers had a lot of very important players missing from them in this game, but still, they performed well.
I know it was still not good enough from them because they were unable to win the game

I must admit Suns had a really good overall team performance in this game.  On the other hand, the Lakers did not have much of a good performance if we compare with Sun. The Lakers had a lot of injury problems before this game.  So I guess we could excuse them this game

Does anyone have any news on the injury of those players?

Lakers are a very dangerous team, especially when they are healthy. Their current struggles do not reflect their potential in the playoffs. With LeBron and AD on the team, I am confident that they'll perform well in the postseason.

The Warriors are getting stronger, but they were exposed by the Nuggets. The size difference remains a challenge for them, as evident in the last playoffs. While Curry and Thompson lead the team, Thompson's inconsistency makes it difficult to expect them to win another championship.

Yes, I actually also think that Lakers are dangerous. But when they have all the players available and healthy.
The problem is they are currently facing a big injury problem. A lot of important players including LeBron James is injured, I know LeBron is playing but I don't know how much he is fitted, cause his injury news is circulating here and there.

So right now it is hard for them to bring in good results. Just in this match against Phoenix Suns, I believe if they had all the players available, it would have been an easy win for them in this game.

[dezoel]

The difference that Embiid makes on the team is clear, but I confess that some players for example, Maxey, Oubre Jr., Hield and others has been performing well , but it is not necessary to reduce the difference that the Sixers are having in the last 10 games (3-7).
I confess that I was surprised by the performance of the Philadelphia 76ers playing against the Cavaliers, there were two games and in those games the Sixers beat the Cavs.
I'll be curious to see the Sixers vs Celtics game at TD Garden today.

That is literally what would have been expected of them, it doesn't feel like there would be anything that would be too major at the moment, it feels like it should not be all that crazy.

This should be something that will take a while for them to recover from, but Embiid will come back next year, probably stronger than ever because he would be able to just purely train and train all the time instead of tiring himself at games so he could be much better next season and he was already pretty great this season. They need to find a lot better players to surround him, Embiid is great, and there are some cool few role players but the rest of the team is totally useless, they need to get a team and a system that works for them.

[jossiel]

Did someone posted this already about what's the desire of Lebron for his next contract with the Lakers? he's seeking to have 9 digit figures with multi-year with the team. I thought that he's about to retire and he just want to play with his kid for one season and that's done after that.

Source: LeBron James Reportedly Seeking Nine-Figure Deal With Lakers

But I don't think that the Lakers will give him that contract. They'd choose a younger superstar with that money and not with him although he has now became the face of the franchise.

[LogitechMouse]

Rough night for Haliburton on the Pacers. He shot 2/11 from the field on his way to a 9 point night in the loss against the Raptors. Social media is cooking him for some reason like this game means he fell off. It’s something to keep an eye on, but he’s a 20 year old kid so I think he’ll right the ship in no time.

People online are harsh, eh? Just 1 bad performance, and they will roast you like you are the reason why you lost in an NBA Finals game.
It's like these NBA players will not have a bad night at some point in their career. I mean players will not always have good performances. This is just one of the bad nights he will have this season. I know that he will come back stronger after this disappointing loss.

~
But I don't think that the Lakers will give him that contract. They'd choose a younger superstar with that money and not with him although he has now became the face of the franchise.

I don't think that the Lakers will cooperate on this one.
I did read the article, and it says there that his stance is different now. From "he wants to be on a team where my son is" stance to "I'm just happy if both of us will be in the league". Well, that's good to hear, but the question is "Will the Lakers agree with this 3-year 9-digit deal again?"

Sure, he's having some monster numbers still considering that he's 39 years old already, but I don't think that he still has enough gas to carry a team unless he has at least 2 superstars beside him that can help him. Like you said, the Lakers might opt to focus on their future considering that they have first-round picks rather than giving him a huge deal like this. If this is the case then, we might see Le-GM going to another team again.

[wheelz1200]

The Knicks playing the second game of a home back to back and they are down a ton of guys.  Harvesting is now out tonight so they are down to their 3rd string center.  Knicks strong suit is their inside rebounding and they are underdogs by 6.5 to new Orleans.  Going to be a tough game but this is where you make stands at this point in the season.  Shame Knicks got riddled with injuries they were playing so well.  Well let's see what they have in them.

[danherbias07]

Max Struss!!! Wow! A half-court buzzer-beater for the Cleveland Cavaliers to win the game. They depleted their timeout so there was not choice.
He was red hot! First, he made 3 consecutive three-pointers to delete the 10-point lead of the Mavericks. I bet he had a good morning and I am glad the Cavs saw that even though it happened at the end of the game. Great performance for the Cavs and just like I thought this game will be the most fun of all.
121-119. A big victory for them.

The Golden State Warriors also won their game against the Washington Wizards. It was not that much fun as most of the time the Wizards are behind. Well, it was so obvious as the Warriors are just too much for them.

The Orlando Magic is also winning with a large lead against the Brooklyn Nets. It's an early garbage time and it will end in a blowout.

Milwaukee Bucks seems to be also having an easy time to defeat the Charlotte Hornets, it might end up as a blowout too.

[xLays]

Damn look at the score between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Charlotte Hornets. Is this a first in the history of the NBA? It's almost the end of the third quarter and the Charlotte Hornets have only scored 39 points (26 points in the 1st half). The Milwaukee Bucks are playing impressive defense today and the Charlotte Hornets are shooting bricks. I thought Charlotte really improved because they manage to get 4-0 after the trades. And look what they're doing now vs the Bucks. Lmao.

[OgNasty]

The Pistons managed to get themselves another win tonight against the Chicago Bulls. I believe that puts them at 9 wins on the season now. Still not great, but they’ve seen some improvement over the last couple of months. Looks like they are about to get themselves into double digit win territory, which is impressive given their start.

[inthelongrun]

Damn look at the score between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Charlotte Hornets. Is this a first in the history of the NBA? It's almost the end of the third quarter and the Charlotte Hornets have only scored 39 points (26 points in the 1st half). The Milwaukee Bucks are playing impressive defense today and the Charlotte Hornets are shooting bricks. I thought Charlotte really improved because they manage to get 4-0 after the trades. And look what they're doing now vs the Bucks. Lmao.

The game was a mismatch. The Bucks were able to dominate in the early quarters by huge margins that they can afford to rest Lillard and Giannis early. Milwaukee more than doubled the score of Charlotte in the first half. The total score of Charlotte would've been worser if the Bucks did not rest its main stars and continued the carnage.

Charlotte improved but the Bucks are also improving. It seems like the Milwaukee Bucks are back as a notorious team. Lillard is also producing quality numbers since the All Star break. So far Doc Rivers is now 3-0 since the long break.

[Fredomago]

Max Struss!!! Wow! A half-court buzzer-beater for the Cleveland Cavaliers to win the game. They depleted their timeout so there was not choice.
He was red hot! First, he made 3 consecutive three-pointers to delete the 10-point lead of the Mavericks. I bet he had a good morning and I am glad the Cavs saw that even though it happened at the end of the game. Great performance for the Cavs and just like I thought this game will be the most fun of all.
121-119. A big victory for them.

For sure a lot of bettors who use Mavs for their parlays are very upset from what happened, that's a half-court basket which is really unexpected by the Mavs and I see it right Luka is there to try to block the shot, I was in the impression that Mavs will manage to escape and win it but Strauss did not lose hope and throw that winning shot and snatch the game against the Mavs.

The Golden State Warriors also won their game against the Washington Wizards. It was not that much fun as most of the time the Wizards are behind. Well, it was so obvious as the Warriors are just too much for them.

The Orlando Magic is also winning with a large lead against the Brooklyn Nets. It's an early garbage time and it will end in a blowout.

Milwaukee Bucks seems to be also having an easy time to defeat the Charlotte Hornets, it might end up as a blowout too.

All those 3 games seems to be an easy win for the heavy favorites, Magic and Bucks dominated both their opponents while with the Warrior's side Wizard did attempt to rally back and cut the huge deficit but Warriors Managed to counter that and continue to have a double digit comfortable lead to win tha game.

[Maslate]

Lakers are a very dangerous team, especially when they are healthy. Their current struggles do not reflect their potential in the playoffs. With LeBron and AD on the team, I am confident that they'll perform well in the postseason.

The Warriors are getting stronger, but they were exposed by the Nuggets. The size difference remains a challenge for them, as evident in the last playoffs. While Curry and Thompson lead the team, Thompson's inconsistency makes it difficult to expect them to win another championship.

I don't really see the Lakers as dangerous.
There are plenty to teams ( Dallas, Minnesota, Denver, Clippers ) where the Lakers have no chance in a 7 game series, especially without home court advantage.
I mean when the best player is in retirement age, that says it all.

That's what I thought about this team last season because they ended up in the number 7 spot and beat the top teams to reach the WCF. Had anyone thought that the Lakers would win the in-season tournament? Nope, but they did, and not only did they win, but it was a very dominant win, exposing the inexperience of the Indiana Pacers.

Among the teams you've mentioned, I would count out Dallas and Minnesota as they haven't proven anything yet. Maybe Denver and the Clippers will beat the Lakers, but hopefully, they will not meet in the first round. That's just my thoughts, as the Lakers (LeBron and AD) experience will play a big role in the playoffs.

[yazher]

Max Struss!!! Wow! A half-court buzzer-beater for the Cleveland Cavaliers to win the game. They depleted their timeout so there was not choice.
He was red hot! First, he made 3 consecutive three-pointers to delete the 10-point lead of the Mavericks. I bet he had a good morning and I am glad the Cavs saw that even though it happened at the end of the game. Great performance for the Cavs and just like I thought this game will be the most fun of all.
121-119. A big victory for them.

That would be a forever buzzer-beater highlight for decades in the future since that was really amazing since they were trailing by two points and there is no time left to shoot and they are also far away to shoot. That was amazing to watch and they were battling throughout the quarters until they reached to that point. We might probably see more such exciting games from him since that will gonna be the start of his chance to boost his fame if he can follow it up with another solid monster performance in their next games.