2024 NBA Season

[boyptc]

It seems that we've got a new record for the highest contract in the NBA history and that goes to Jayson Tatum with a $314-m 5 year contract given by the Boston Celtics.

--> https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/jayson-tatum-reportedly-agrees-largest-contract-nba-history-stay-celtics

That championship was worth it and had increased his value. He might not have the conference and finals MVP award but this is probably par or even more than that award.

[wheelz1200]

It seems that we've got a new record for the highest contract in the NBA history and that goes to Jayson Tatum with a $314-m 5 year contract given by the Boston Celtics.

--> https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/jayson-tatum-reportedly-agrees-largest-contract-nba-history-stay-celtics

That championship was worth it and had increased his value. He might not have the conference and finals MVP award but this is probably par or even more than that award.

That was never really in question.  He was always going to get the supermax, that is what you give your superstars especially one that just brought home another chip.  These numbers will just keep going higher and higher until they stop lifting the cap ceiling.  Good for him.  That Celtics salary is just crazy though now lol.  Amd now they are trying to sell the team! Lol

[TravelMug]

Isaiah Hartenstein goes to the Oklahoma City Thunders.

Isaiah Hartenstein agrees to 3-year, $87 million deal with Oklahoma City Thunder: Reports

Main reason, as said is about New York Knicks inability to pay him what he should receive from them as per Shams Charania.

Yeah the Knicks couple only offer something like 70 mil over 4 years they are hard capped after that.  Was hoping he took a discount to be on the knicks but okc offered crazy good money for him good for him.  Knicks now need to grab a solid backup and someone that can hold the fort down if big mitch goes down for any significant amount of time.

They offer him something that he can't refused. So it's a big win for the OKC Thunder, I think they know that they have lack depth and that's why they have to get a decent center in Isaiah Hartenstein which is a decent pick. That could be issue if big Mitch goes down again, although he had also been offered a solid contract to become a Knick but not sure if he is worth that money.

For Jayson Tatum, it's not a surprised that he was offered a super max contract, we all know that he deserved it, although not the finals MVP, but for sure him and Jaylen Brown as the best duo and could be looking to repeat as NBA champion this new season.

[Yaunfitda]

As per Woj,



https://x.com/wojespn/status/1807844416163664317

End of splash brothers and the Dallas adding him looking for another championship run with Klay as their 3rd option. Not sure what the fans of the Warriors are going to react with this news. But obviously, they don't what Klay to moved out but it's business for this players and as we have seen, he has unfollowed the Warriors already in his social media account which indicate that he will definitely live.

[LogitechMouse]

Isaiah Hartenstein goes to the Oklahoma City Thunders.

Isaiah Hartenstein agrees to 3-year, $87 million deal with Oklahoma City Thunder: Reports

Main reason, as said is about New York Knicks inability to pay him what he should receive from them as per Shams Charania.

If not only because of Robinson getting injured, Hartenstein will not get his spotlight during the playoffs that's why he got this huge contract - but with another team though. It's a bit frustrated if you're a Knicks fan that your main defender during the playoffs, and the one that's hustling for rebounds every single game will just be given to another team just because your team doesn't have the cap space to pay him.

Now who will be relying on in terms of inside defense? Mitchell Robinson? Right now, they would either get a big that's a free agent right now and pay at least the minimum, or they will rely mostly on small ball team with Bridges or Randle most probably at Center position which would I consider as ineffective for them. As for the Thunder, I wonder if Holmgren will stay at the Center position, or he will be moving to Power Forward while Hartenstein will be their starting Center.

Still congratulations to Hartenstein for getting that huge contract. The Knicks really gave him a spotlight during the playoffs, and he played well during that time.

[tech30338]

Isaiah Hartenstein goes to the Oklahoma City Thunders.

Isaiah Hartenstein agrees to 3-year, $87 million deal with Oklahoma City Thunder: Reports

Main reason, as said is about New York Knicks inability to pay him what he should receive from them as per Shams Charania.

If not only because of Robinson getting injured, Hartenstein will not get his spotlight during the playoffs that's why he got this huge contract - but with another team though. It's a bit frustrated if you're a Knicks fan that your main defender during the playoffs, and the one that's hustling for rebounds every single game will just be given to another team just because your team doesn't have the cap space to pay him.

Now who will be relying on in terms of inside defense? Mitchell Robinson? Right now, they would either get a big that's a free agent right now and pay at least the minimum, or they will rely mostly on small ball team with Bridges or Randle most probably at Center position which would I consider as ineffective for them. As for the Thunder, I wonder if Holmgren will stay at the Center position, or he will be moving to Power Forward while Hartenstein will be their starting Center.

Still congratulations to Hartenstein for getting that huge contract. The Knicks really gave him a spotlight during the playoffs, and he played well during that time.

Knicks are known for this kinds of move giving away players that has a chance to be a star, the reason for injuries i think is too much time, and tom always push players to the limit, Randle has to go, inconsistent, Hartenstein just need more playing time, but knicks has lots of picks so for sure they will find another one but, they must seized the moment and maximize the team last year.

[tech30338]

As per Woj,



https://x.com/wojespn/status/1807844416163664317

End of splash brothers and the Dallas adding him looking for another championship run with Klay as their 3rd option. Not sure what the fans of the Warriors are going to react with this news. But obviously, they don't what Klay to moved out but it's business for this players and as we have seen, he has unfollowed the Warriors already in his social media account which indicate that he will definitely live.

klay really don't want to be bench maybe thats the reason he is struggling, steve is experimenting too much they started to fall apart after jp has been trade, they are running the play smoothly, its normal to not reach the playoffs and finals if almost all of the star players are injured every other games, certainly steve really want another ring and don't want to think via long term, GM's departure also added to the blow, he is responsible in making this team, while durant also rumors to go back to GSW which is a bit impossible, but we never know.

[Fredomago]

It seems that we've got a new record for the highest contract in the NBA history and that goes to Jayson Tatum with a $314-m 5 year contract given by the Boston Celtics.

--> https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/jayson-tatum-reportedly-agrees-largest-contract-nba-history-stay-celtics

That championship was worth it and had increased his value. He might not have the conference and finals MVP award but this is probably par or even more than that award.

Exactly a kind of rewards that more enough even he did not win the FMVP he deserves what he's gettting right now, him and Brown bring that title together the investment for both of them might bring more title to this franchise, on my personal take Boston really wanted to make sure that Tatum will stay and continue his quest.

As per Woj,



https://x.com/wojespn/status/1807844416163664317

End of splash brothers and the Dallas adding him looking for another championship run with Klay as their 3rd option. Not sure what the fans of the Warriors are going to react with this news. But obviously, they don't what Klay to moved out but it's business for this players and as we have seen, he has unfollowed the Warriors already in his social media account which indicate that he will definitely live.

klay really don't want to be bench maybe thats the reason he is struggling, steve is experimenting too much they started to fall apart after jp has been trade, they are running the play smoothly, its normal to not reach the playoffs and finals if almost all of the star players are injured every other games, certainly steve really want another ring and don't want to think via long term, GM's departure also added to the blow, he is responsible in making this team, while durant also rumors to go back to GSW which is a bit impossible, but we never know.

If they are unloading to free some cap maybe that rumor regarding to KD's coming back might take place, though we don't know till they announce it in public, but for now, all are rumors, but for me if Klay will be welcome to his new team and let him play with decent minutes for sure he can contribute decently.

[danherbias07]

As per Woj,



https://x.com/wojespn/status/1807844416163664317

End of splash brothers and the Dallas adding him looking for another championship run with Klay as their 3rd option. Not sure what the fans of the Warriors are going to react with this news. But obviously, they don't what Klay to moved out but it's business for this players and as we have seen, he has unfollowed the Warriors already in his social media account which indicate that he will definitely live.

Damn!
I would rather take Josh Green than him. Josh was the one who was more helpful at their Finals stint which means he has the confidence of a champion already despite his young age.
Well anyway, I think this will be good for Josh as he may become a starter in Charlotte which means more playing time and his true skills and talent will be revealed there.

Klay on Mavs. I don't know. The same when Kyrie was acquired by the Mavs, I had my doubts. But if his primary role is to catch and shoot then maybe it will be of great help. Defense on the other hand might become a problem as his injuries might still have some mental effect on him. We will see. I don't want to judge anymore just like I did with Kyrie.

More are happening.
Valanciunas is now on Wizards. The Lakers missed the train. Lebron was even ready to cut some of his salary for a great role player like him but Wizards got the first move.

[boyptc]

It seems that we've got a new record for the highest contract in the NBA history and that goes to Jayson Tatum with a $314-m 5 year contract given by the Boston Celtics.

--> https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/jayson-tatum-reportedly-agrees-largest-contract-nba-history-stay-celtics

That championship was worth it and had increased his value. He might not have the conference and finals MVP award but this is probably par or even more than that award.

That was never really in question.  He was always going to get the supermax, that is what you give your superstars especially one that just brought home another chip.  These numbers will just keep going higher and higher until they stop lifting the cap ceiling.  Good for him.  That Celtics salary is just crazy though now lol.  Amd now they are trying to sell the team! Lol

Yeah, I have seen that post somewhere that the owner is wise enough to rise the cap and then trying to sell the team.

Anyway, this is always the case that we see for the superstars. It does not makes sense that after winning a chip, they get out because of the low ball contract. Well, in some cases we have seen that last year when Bruce opted out.

[Dave1]

As per Woj,



https://x.com/wojespn/status/1807844416163664317

End of splash brothers and the Dallas adding him looking for another championship run with Klay as their 3rd option. Not sure what the fans of the Warriors are going to react with this news. But obviously, they don't what Klay to moved out but it's business for this players and as we have seen, he has unfollowed the Warriors already in his social media account which indicate that he will definitely live.

Damn!
I would rather take Josh Green than him. Josh was the one who was more helpful at their Finals stint which means he has the confidence of a champion already despite his young age.
Well anyway, I think this will be good for Josh as he may become a starter in Charlotte which means more playing time and his true skills and talent will be revealed there.

Klay on Mavs. I don't know. The same when Kyrie was acquired by the Mavs, I had my doubts. But if his primary role is to catch and shoot then maybe it will be of great help. Defense on the other hand might become a problem as his injuries might still have some mental effect on him. We will see. I don't want to judge anymore just like I did with Kyrie.

More are happening.
Valanciunas is now on Wizards. The Lakers missed the train. Lebron was even ready to cut some of his salary for a great role player like him but Wizards got the first move.

Perhaps the Mavericks think that they are a lot of upside of getting Klay. And Thompson is banking that he might be given the role that he once had with the Warriors, also we will have to question whether Klay has it as it looks like he lost a step or two and his shooting are getting worst. His last game with the Warriors? 0 points and that could be in the books as well.

So let's see how the Mavs will do, they have offload Josh Green and Hardaway Jr already, two good role players for them, but I guess they are going on a different direction with having Klay on the team now.

[MK-74]

Klay Thompson went to the Dallas Mavericks for 3 years and $50 million.

Jason Tatum signed a contract with the Boston Celtics for 5 years, $319 million, the largest contract in NBA history.
Now NBA players are starting to earn much more money.
This record will be passed to someone else next year.

[Jating]

Klay Thompson went to the Dallas Mavericks for 3 years and $50 million.

Very good team for Klay Thompson, everyone thought that he will sign with the Lakers, but I guess he wanted to rub it in with the Warriors as he is going to the Western conference champion. But we will still see at how Klay will fit and how is his shooting.

Jason Tatum signed a contract with the Boston Celtics for 5 years, $319 million, the largest contract in NBA history.
Now NBA players are starting to earn much more money.
This record will be passed to someone else next year.

Make sense for the Boston Celtics to sign him up for 5 years with the biggest contract yet. And he deserves it as he is now coming to his prime years and they just got their first ring and Boston are looking to do it again with the whole team almost intact and their morale are very high with that big win.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

Isaiah Hartenstein goes to the Oklahoma City Thunders.

Isaiah Hartenstein agrees to 3-year, $87 million deal with Oklahoma City Thunder: Reports

Main reason, as said is about New York Knicks inability to pay him what he should receive from them as per Shams Charania.

If not only because of Robinson getting injured, Hartenstein will not get his spotlight during the playoffs that's why he got this huge contract - but with another team though. It's a bit frustrated if you're a Knicks fan that your main defender during the playoffs, and the one that's hustling for rebounds every single game will just be given to another team just because your team doesn't have the cap space to pay him.

Now who will be relying on in terms of inside defense? Mitchell Robinson? Right now, they would either get a big that's a free agent right now and pay at least the minimum, or they will rely mostly on small ball team with Bridges or Randle most probably at Center position which would I consider as ineffective for them. As for the Thunder, I wonder if Holmgren will stay at the Center position, or he will be moving to Power Forward while Hartenstein will be their starting Center.

Still congratulations to Hartenstein for getting that huge contract. The Knicks really gave him a spotlight during the playoffs, and he played well during that time.

Well, shows their priorities.
They chose to give a 15ppg/career a max contract (OG) so obviously there is not too much cap space left to pay their important guys.
I think Hartenstein really deserves this contract and I honestly believe this is just the beginning for him. He improves year after year with his hustle on defense and his commitment.

Good to see him on a young and uprising team like the Thunder now, they clearly saw his value, unlike the Knicks.

[OgNasty]

Klay Thompson went to the Dallas Mavericks for 3 years and $50 million.

Jason Tatum signed a contract with the Boston Celtics for 5 years, $319 million, the largest contract in NBA history.
Now NBA players are starting to earn much more money.
This record will be passed to someone else next year.

With them offering up TV rights to the highest bidder and TNT losing out, I expect their revenue will explode over the next 3 years. The supermax contracts that get signed in 2030 are going to be absolutely wild. I bet we see close to a billion dollar deal around that time. Maybe Luka or Wemby, or maybe someone we don’t even know yet.

[arwin100]

Klay Thompson went to the Dallas Mavericks for 3 years and $50 million.

Very good team for Klay Thompson, everyone thought that he will sign with the Lakers, but I guess he wanted to rub it in with the Warriors as he is going to the Western conference champion. But we will still see at how Klay will fit and how is his shooting.

Yes would able to agree that this is really the best team that Klay to land since he's new team is a championship contender and became more stronger for his addition. Its just sad to see that their era on GSW is already done. This incident break the hear of GSW fans. But that's how the business goes and a better sweet incident on Klay's career. I really thought that he would retire as a Warrior since he always show his loyalty to the team. But unexpected things happen and his performance decline then the management put him on bench which Thompson didn't like to happen. Now to bad for Warriors since its like they are rebuilding again so I guess this would be a hard season for them to start on.

[Natalim]

Klay Thompson went to the Dallas Mavericks for 3 years and $50 million.

Very good team for Klay Thompson, everyone thought that he will sign with the Lakers, but I guess he wanted to rub it in with the Warriors as he is going to the Western conference champion. But we will still see at how Klay will fit and how is his shooting.

Yes would able to agree that this is really the best team that Klay to land since he's new team is a championship contender and became more stronger for his addition. Its just sad to see that their era on GSW is already done. This incident break the hear of GSW fans. But that's how the business goes and a better sweet incident on Klay's career. I really thought that he would retire as a Warrior since he always show his loyalty to the team. But unexpected things happen and his performance decline then the management put him on bench which Thompson didn't like to happen. Now to bad for Warriors since its like they are rebuilding again so I guess this would be a hard season for them to start on.

Klay would have been re-signed if he had a good performance last season, but he was scoreless in a crucial game which was his last game with the Warriors, so you can't blame the management for letting him go. I understand the hype with the news that he is now with Dallas, but I hope he will not perform the same way he did with the Warriors last season. Klay was never the same after his injury, and now he will need to continue proving that he still has it. This is also a big gamble for Dallas.

[dwyane36]

Klay would have been re-signed if he had a good performance last season, but he was scoreless in a crucial game which was his last game with the Warriors, so you can't blame the management for letting him go. I understand the hype with the news that he is now with Dallas, but I hope he will not perform the same way he did with the Warriors last season. Klay was never the same after his injury, and now he will need to continue proving that he still has it. This is also a big gamble for Dallas.

Unfortunately, in the NBA, it isn't uncommon for players to not be able to perform at the level they had before injuries. Especially in Klay's case, who has had one of the most frustrating injuries players can get. Anyway, let's see how his career with the Mavs turns out, although I have no idea what his role will be with the new team.

[bitgolden]

While I do find it very sad to see Klay Thompson leaving Warriors, it also has to be considered that we are talking about Klay Thompson going to a team where he can fit like a glove. One thing that they will talk a lot about is that Kyrie is there, and Klay vs Kyrie played against each other on their Warriors vs Cavs finals series multiple times, and did manage to win over each other as well.

I think it would be quite fair to say that Klay would fit that Dallas team perfectly, he is a great defender and they do need a defender since we have seen how terrible Doncic is on defense, and he is a spot up shooter which would give the team a player to pass out when they drive inside as well. I think he will play better here, at least compared to last season, because he will be a better fit.

[OgNasty]

I’m a bit surprised that nobody seems to want Zach LaVine. He was such an up and coming star who is considered by some to be the best dunker in NBA history, but teams are not interested in trading for him. I wonder if they think his skills have fallen off or if they just didn’t like the way he tried to get himself out of Chicago, but with him and DeRozan both wanting to get to the Lakers you have to wonder why it isn’t happening.

Edit: Kemba Walker has retired.