2025 NBA Season

[danherbias07]

Here’s the comparison photo with the re-enactment of the originally 1992 Dream Team photo. I was hoping to see it a little more perfectly recreated, but I can understand why they didn’t want to do it like that. It seems like this Olympic squad is all about paying their respects to LeBron James.

Cool! Well, I hope they win it because I know it won't be as easy as the Dream Team before. International players are getting stronger, the FIBA and EuroBasket showed how different they are right now and they will showcase everything here for their country.
I know the USA team is now filled with superstars but sometimes it doesn't work well especially when it comes to chemistry. I think France and Germany will give them a hard time if ever they will meet.

You guys heard about what happened with "Inside the NBA" right? TNT lost it's rights
This will be a good read for all the fans of Shaq, Ernie, Charles, and Kenny. I am a big fan, I love watching those guys.
https://frontofficesports.com/history-shows-leagues-should-worry-about-losing-studio-hits-like-inside-the-nba/
History Shows Leagues Should Worry About Losing Studio Hits Like ‘Inside the NBA’

On Monday, Warner Bros. Discovery’s TNT Sports exercised its right to contractually “match” a third-party NBA rights bid from Amazon Prime Video, potentially setting up a legal battle between the company and league.

But, the problem comes.
https://sports.yahoo.com/nba-announces-tnt-warner-bros-discovery-did-not-match-agreement-with-amazon-prime-tnt-vows-to-take-appropriate-action-215205353.html
NBA announces TNT, Warner Bros. Discovery did not match agreement with Amazon Prime; TNT vows to take 'appropriate action'

After TNT announced Monday that it submitted a matching offer to retain its NBA broadcast rights and its intent to continue producing the beloved studio show "Inside the NBA," the NBA responded Wednesday.

The league said in a statement that TNT's parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, did not match the new 11-year, $1.8 billion annual contract the NBA agreed to with Amazon.

They should do everything to save this show, it's one of the best NBA pre and post-game shows. It's filled with good analysis and fun.

[Finestream]

Even though we see a sad separation with the Warriors dynasty its still good that Klay goes to a contender team also his 3 point shooting will be so useful in Mavs since they really need a player like Klay who can give them a score on 3 point area. Even though Klay is not there we can still see that Warriors made a good move for adding those quality players in their roster and we can still see that they are strong team next season.

The Warriors are forced to let Klay move because he wasn't playing up to expectations anymore. They can't live in the past, as the team is really struggling, and Klay is one of the reasons due to his inconsistency compared to before. It might be good to see Klay move on and start a new chapter of his life with the Mavericks. However, it remains to be seen if he'll fit well and still deliver his specialty, which is three-point shooting.

Can be a good challenge to himself after being traded, he got the whole summer to keep up and work with his own capabilities, Klay is something that really got that strokes just so happened that the last few seasons after they become champion again is really not working for him and fot the whole team.

We can't conclude yet whether it's the best place for him but a good player always find his space and will provide whatever the coach and the team needs from him, let's see if how things will turn after this trade.

This is his last chance to prove that he still has the talent to bring the team to the championship. What made him leave the Warriors was his ego, so he really still has something inside of him (that high confidence in himself) that makes him think he is still the same.

I guess we will find out next season, but for a player like Klay, if he is not happy playing with a team like the Warriors, they cannot expect the best performance from him. Hopefully, Klay will be able to prove to the world that he remains one of the best shooters in the NBA. Now, I would like to see a battle of three-point shooting between him and his former splash brother if they meet again.

[OgNasty]

Reports this morning are saying that the Los Angeles Lakers are openly shopping D’Angelo Russell. No word yet on who they’re hoping to get in exchange and I don’t really have any guesses, but it seemed like for whatever reason D’Angelo just didn’t have the consistency that it takes to play alongside a guy like LeBron.

[MK-74]

Russell Westbrook signed with Denver Nuggets. Russel Westbrook will receive $6.8 million for 2 years.

Denver Nuggets continue to strengthen the bench. Russel will be a good asset for them. I hope Russel can find what he is looking for in Denver.

[livingfree]

Exactly.

NBA has been known when it's already on cable TV and now moving to a streaming service, they know that it has got millions of fans that subscription will definitely make a lot of money. I don't wish the NBA to drop its viewership because of this but we might see that in a couple of years.

Greed at its finest is what happening, Charles did even said something like this and they're forgetting how the league have been known in the past through their old format and service.

Wait but with this whole new shenanigans, what will happen to the user experience of watching the game, I think there will be a major drop in the numbers of viewership to be honest, and this would lead to more than the backlash they are currently receiving, which is duly deserved if you ask me. I don't know what is actually wrong with the current state of things and the available contract, they are only showing how more business oriented the league is going to be about rather than sports, yet we all blame the players when they make money grabbing moves from one team to another.

There will be for sure but lucky are those that have their subscription already to Prime. I'm not yet sure if this will be on top of their subscription or as long as they've got subscriptions already, they'd be able to stream it.

But too bad that the NBA management didn't chose the fans but instead, they're all for the money.

They're already rich with all of the years that the league has been done and it's doing well, they should have given this to the fans and we wait what will happen with the suing of TNT on them.

Russell Westbrook signed with Denver Nuggets. Russel Westbrook will receive $6.8 million for 2 years.

Denver Nuggets continue to strengthen the bench. Russel will be a good asset for them. I hope Russel can find what he is looking for in Denver.

IMO, Westbrook can still play but obviously he's no longer in his prime. And he knows that he'd get contracts like this but as a baller, as long as he's getting paid and he's on a good team, he's pushing for a chip while he can.

Good luck to him and as well as his new team, still a contender.

[OgNasty]

Russell Westbrook signed with Denver Nuggets. Russel Westbrook will receive $6.8 million for 2 years.

Denver Nuggets continue to strengthen the bench. Russel will be a good asset for them. I hope Russel can find what he is looking for in Denver.

A pretty good deal for both sides really. If Russ does good they get him for 2 years at a good deal. If he does bad they can buy him out pretty cheap after 1 and move on. I’m sure the merchandise and ticket sales will make this a win for Denver even if he never played. Russ gets a few million and another shot at a ring.

[xLays]

Finally, Russell Westbrook is signing a two-year, $6.8 million contract with the Denver Nuggets. I thought he wouldn't be able to sign this season, so it's good that the Nuggets signed him up. I think this is still a decent amount. I really hope he gets a championship ring this season with the Denver Nuggets. Who do you think will get a championship ring first among Chris Paul, James Harden, Paul George and Westbrook now that they're on different teams? I think Westbrook got the highest chance.

[Harkorede]

Draymond Green on Klay's leaving the Warriors,

Draymond Green on why he’s “happy” an unhappy Klay Thompson left the Golden State Warriors for Dallas:

“I’m happy as hell he’s gone because he wasn’t happy anymore. To see someone who does not have a single care in the world can’t shake nothing, that bothered me… it was time. He loved basketball, he loved his boat, he loved his dog. As a brother, I only want what’s best for you, not what’s best for me, not what’s best for this team.”

Brothers & champions for life! ❤️🏆

https://x.com/CourtsideBuzzX/status/1816677512832798889

Yeah, make sense though, how can you stop or convince Klay to stay in the Warriors uniform when he is not happy with how the management treat him? Definitely there are some feelings for the big 3 of Steph, Dray and Klay as they build up a dynasty with 4 years.

However, as we have said, dynasties are not meant to stay that long, sooner or later it will crumble and probably this is it for the Warriors. They don't have Klay, they are aging, and was not able to get a good star so far in the trade to keep them going.

Draymond Green is just being a proper shithead when it comes to stirring controversial matters, he's was at the helm of it over Jordan Poole after he got traded too... This is just him chasing clout imo, he had his bits to say too before the trade happened.

All I can say is simple, what goes around comes around and Draymond himself could be the next... And to say Green was backed a lot by these players when keeps getting to his own mess on the court with silly attitudes that kept costing the team several matches.

[wheelz1200]

Finally, Russell Westbrook is signing a two-year, $6.8 million contract with the Denver Nuggets. I thought he wouldn't be able to sign this season, so it's good that the Nuggets signed him up. I think this is still a decent amount. I really hope he gets a championship ring this season with the Denver Nuggets. Who do you think will get a championship ring first among Chris Paul, James Harden, Paul George and Westbrook now that they're on different teams? I think Westbrook got the highest chance.

Westbrook definately has the best chance.  Paul george and Philly I can't see happening.  Embid and George are on the wrong side of 30 and injuries catch up to guys with lots of miles.  One of them will most likely go down for a long time.  Cp3 is on the Spurs they are a long way off you can forget about that.  And Clippers are pretty much the same team but lost paul george.  Denver it is

[Yaunfitda]

Reports this morning are saying that the Los Angeles Lakers are openly shopping D’Angelo Russell. No word yet on who they’re hoping to get in exchange and I don’t really have any guesses, but it seemed like for whatever reason D’Angelo just didn’t have the consistency that it takes to play alongside a guy like LeBron.

Not surprised as well, and there are news that surfaces saying that there are a 'anonymous' Laker player who criticized Bronny and the special treatment he has gotten from the management. So perhaps it is D'Lo, who has been talking about it. But I do agree that he is somewhat inconsistent, he will have great night shooting at the outside and then the next game, going blank. I'm not really sure if you have watch a interview of KCP about last season's series between the Lakers and the Nuggets. He says that the Lakers should have been the Nuggets in that series as the Denver team have been pushing hard to remain at the second spot. And there are games that the Lakers will lead almost the entire game as much as 20 points and then going to lose that game. Probably this is also somewhat a "subtle" attack on Darvin Ham's coaching. And we can see how frustrated Lebron is, during that series.

[ultrloa]

Finally, Russell Westbrook is signing a two-year, $6.8 million contract with the Denver Nuggets. I thought he wouldn't be able to sign this season, so it's good that the Nuggets signed him up. I think this is still a decent amount. I really hope he gets a championship ring this season with the Denver Nuggets. Who do you think will get a championship ring first among Chris Paul, James Harden, Paul George and Westbrook now that they're on different teams? I think Westbrook got the highest chance.

Westbrook definately has the best chance.  Paul george and Philly I can't see happening.  Embid and George are on the wrong side of 30 and injuries catch up to guys with lots of miles.  One of them will most likely go down for a long time.  Cp3 is on the Spurs they are a long way off you can forget about that.  And Clippers are pretty much the same team but lost paul george.  Denver it is

He has the best chance for joining on Nuggets since this team still a title contender. But the one we are looking forward is hopefully he can perform well and became not a problem for this team. Since if the coach know how to handle him for sure there's lots of thing Westbrook could able to help Nuggets to get a title again.

Many doubt about this addition since they think Westbrook might cause a problem to them, but I think that's not gonna happen since provably now he's open for adjustment especially that he know his career is declining provably he won't ask any superstar attention to the team. Hard to say who among those stars will get their first championship since there are lots of teams became more stronger next season so maybe getting those rings is close to impossible especially they are at the peak of their careers.

[dwyane36]

He has the best chance for joining on Nuggets since this team still a title contender. But the one we are looking forward is hopefully he can perform well and became not a problem for this team. Since if the coach know how to handle him for sure there's lots of thing Westbrook could able to help Nuggets to get a title again.

Many doubt about this addition since they think Westbrook might cause a problem to them, but I think that's not gonna happen since provably now he's open for adjustment especially that he know his career is declining provably he won't ask any superstar attention to the team. Hard to say who among those stars will get their first championship since there are lots of teams became more stronger next season so maybe getting those rings is close to impossible especially they are at the peak of their careers.

If Westbrook averages the same assists per game as he averaged during his prime, he will be useful to the Nuggets. In that case, the Westbrook-Jokic duo will be very productive and efficient. However, if Westbrook performs next season like he did in a Lakers uniform, he might be a "disaster" for the Nuggets.

[stadus]

He has the best chance for joining on Nuggets since this team still a title contender. But the one we are looking forward is hopefully he can perform well and became not a problem for this team. Since if the coach know how to handle him for sure there's lots of thing Westbrook could able to help Nuggets to get a title again.

Many doubt about this addition since they think Westbrook might cause a problem to them, but I think that's not gonna happen since provably now he's open for adjustment especially that he know his career is declining provably he won't ask any superstar attention to the team. Hard to say who among those stars will get their first championship since there are lots of teams became more stronger next season so maybe getting those rings is close to impossible especially they are at the peak of their careers.

If Westbrook averages the same assists per game as he averaged during his prime, he will be useful to the Nuggets. In that case, the Westbrook-Jokic duo will be very productive and efficient. However, if Westbrook performs next season like he did in a Lakers uniform, he might be a "disaster" for the Nuggets.

Westbrook will never be the same; there's a reason why his value has dropped and he now earns a minimum veteran salary. Westbrook's experience might be vital, but they need to manage his minutes effectively as sometimes he just messes up on the floor when he is the one holding the ball. The Nuggets need some energy, and that is Westbrook, so hopefully, with a new city, he'll be able to get his first championship. He had a bad experience in LA with the two teams he played for, so maybe, just maybe, with the Nuggets, he'll contribute well.

[danherbias07]

Sir Charles Barkley has something to say about the TNT deal.

'Inside the NBA' host Charles Barkley responds to NBA media deal: 'I'm not sure TNT ever had a chance'
https://sports.yahoo.com/inside-the-nba-host-charles-barkley-responds-to-nba-media-deal-im-not-sure-tnt-ever-had-a-chance-145140188.html

On Wednesday, the odds of TNT retaining its NBA coverage looked further away than ever, with the NBA announcing that TNT had failed to match Amazon Prime's portion of the new media rights deal. The deal cements renewed NBA coverage on ESPN, as well as a return to NBC and the addition of games on Amazon.

"Clearly the NBA has wanted to break up with us from the beginning. I'm not sure TNT ever had a chance," Barkley wrote in the statement. "TNT matched the money, but the league knows Amazon and these tech companies are the only ones willing to pay for the rights when they double in the future. The NBA didn't want to piss them off.

"It's a sad day when owners and commissioners choose money over the fans. It just sucks."

I am with Charles here. It's a waste to just let the TNT go especially their show Inside the NBA because it is one of the most watched shows when it comes to NBA analysis and more.
I watch it every time TNT will be the one covering the game and not just the Inside the NBA but also the commentators. I don't know what Amazon will do but I hope they can match that same level they have given for more fans to watch the game. If not, I bet Commissioner Adam Silver will feel the lower number of viewers of their shows.

[Fredomago]

He has the best chance for joining on Nuggets since this team still a title contender. But the one we are looking forward is hopefully he can perform well and became not a problem for this team. Since if the coach know how to handle him for sure there's lots of thing Westbrook could able to help Nuggets to get a title again.

Many doubt about this addition since they think Westbrook might cause a problem to them, but I think that's not gonna happen since provably now he's open for adjustment especially that he know his career is declining provably he won't ask any superstar attention to the team. Hard to say who among those stars will get their first championship since there are lots of teams became more stronger next season so maybe getting those rings is close to impossible especially they are at the peak of their careers.

If Westbrook averages the same assists per game as he averaged during his prime, he will be useful to the Nuggets. In that case, the Westbrook-Jokic duo will be very productive and efficient. However, if Westbrook performs next season like he did in a Lakers uniform, he might be a "disaster" for the Nuggets.

Westbrook will never be the same; there's a reason why his value has dropped and he now earns a minimum veteran salary. Westbrook's experience might be vital, but they need to manage his minutes effectively as sometimes he just messes up on the floor when he is the one holding the ball. The Nuggets need some energy, and that is Westbrook, so hopefully, with a new city, he'll be able to get his first championship. He had a bad experience in LA with the two teams he played for, so maybe, just maybe, with the Nuggets, he'll contribute well.

No longer the same as he's not getting any younger, just want to believe that he can bring something from the bench and help giving some minutes to rest Jamal, if he can suit himself with the way Denver play, that's a good addition as he's a scorer and that instinct even you are already old there's still inside you who wanted to make that shots.

With Jokic and Gordon down, there's a big chance that he can drop the ball if he's penetrating or just wait for the moving ball and take shots when there's an opening.

Let's see if how he will perform this upcoming season, who knows he might get that ring before retiring,.

[MK-74]

Russell Westbrook signed with Denver Nuggets. Russel Westbrook will receive $6.8 million for 2 years.

Denver Nuggets continue to strengthen the bench. Russel will be a good asset for them. I hope Russel can find what he is looking for in Denver.

A pretty good deal for both sides really. If Russ does good they get him for 2 years at a good deal. If he does bad they can buy him out pretty cheap after 1 and move on. I’m sure the merchandise and ticket sales will make this a win for Denver even if he never played. Russ gets a few million and another shot at a ring.

It's a win-win situation for the Denver Nuggets. They got a player like Russel, ticket sales and the Denver Nuggets took a step forward for the championship.
Let's see what happens this year in the league.

Los Angeles has been the quietest team in the transfer window.  If good players don't come to the team, it will be very difficult for them to win the championship.

[wheelz1200]

Russell Westbrook signed with Denver Nuggets. Russel Westbrook will receive $6.8 million for 2 years.

Denver Nuggets continue to strengthen the bench. Russel will be a good asset for them. I hope Russel can find what he is looking for in Denver.

A pretty good deal for both sides really. If Russ does good they get him for 2 years at a good deal. If he does bad they can buy him out pretty cheap after 1 and move on. I’m sure the merchandise and ticket sales will make this a win for Denver even if he never played. Russ gets a few million and another shot at a ring.

It's a win-win situation for the Denver Nuggets. They got a player like Russel, ticket sales and the Denver Nuggets took a step forward for the championship.
Let's see what happens this year in the league.

Los Angeles has been the quietest team in the transfer window.  If good players don't come to the team, it will be very difficult for them to win the championship.

Honestly with Jamal running point I think this is the best position for russ to thrive in.  He isn't needed to be the man and is a completely different player than Jamal is so it's a good switchboard for them.  They don't need him for points.  It's that russ energy, rebounding from the guard position and that change of pace.  Always loved Ross's game.  Hope he thrones there.

[xzone]

Russell Westbrook signed with Denver Nuggets. Russel Westbrook will receive $6.8 million for 2 years.

Denver Nuggets continue to strengthen the bench. Russel will be a good asset for them. I hope Russel can find what he is looking for in Denver.

Westbrook was once one of my favorite plays, but he's gotten really old now. He'll probably be a good addition to the team as a rotation player, but he certainly won't be Denver's star player. Denver continues to get stronger and will have even bigger goals for next season. Let's see what the experienced Westbrook, who will play with the best players in the NBA, can do, I wonder

[wheelz1200]

Russell Westbrook signed with Denver Nuggets. Russel Westbrook will receive $6.8 million for 2 years.

Denver Nuggets continue to strengthen the bench. Russel will be a good asset for them. I hope Russel can find what he is looking for in Denver.

Westbrook was once one of my favorite plays, but he's gotten really old now. He'll probably be a good addition to the team as a rotation player, but he certainly won't be Denver's star player. Denver continues to get stronger and will have even bigger goals for next season. Let's see what the experienced Westbrook, who will play with the best players in the NBA, can do, I wonder

This is Jamal and jokic's team he knows that going in.  Actually excited to see how he fits in on that team.  They have a good core and he will either shake that up or enhance it.  Either way going from kcp to russ is not a bad deal.for them.  If the Knicks don't win the chip ima root for denver.

[danherbias07]

Russell Westbrook signed with Denver Nuggets. Russel Westbrook will receive $6.8 million for 2 years.

Denver Nuggets continue to strengthen the bench. Russel will be a good asset for them. I hope Russel can find what he is looking for in Denver.

I hope so too. The Denver Nuggets badly need somebody who is aggressive in their bench players and I think WB could provide that for the team. Plus, his veteran perspective might help Jamal Murray to change his play style. He needs to be more aggressive and we didn't see that during the playoffs against the Timberwolves. He was locked by anyone who would defend him and as a champion, that cannot happen again.
Now, WB might need a partner when they put him in and I think DeAndre Jordan can be that man. Bring Nuggets to lob city. When it comes to defense, they definitely have some good players there like Braun and Watson who had been great at blocking shots either perimeter or inside attacks.