2024 NBA Season

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First Furkan Korkmaz left the NBA and returned to Europe, and now Cedi Osman. Turkish stars can't make it in the NBA for some reason. Except for Alperen Şengün, we have no representative left there.
Furkan Korkmaz didn't get much playing time in Philly, his choice is understandable but Cedi's minutes weren't bad. After 6 seasons with the Cavs, he was with the Spurs last year and averaged 17.6 minutes per game. It's an interesting decision for such a player to leave the NBA and return to Europe. His salary will be 5 times less. He went to one of the best teams in Europe to win the Euroleague championship, but I still think it's better to play (even) for the worst team in the NBA. So there are other reasons behind Cedi's decision. Even though I find his decision irrational in every way, I wish him success.

And I have read that Osman being offered by the Lakers, but he turn it down as he is playing in Europe and he could be more comfortable there.

He also received interest from the Los Angeles Lakers, which invited him for a training camp; however, due to the lack of guarantees about making it to the season roster, he decided to refuse and come back to Europe.

https://www.eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/1713500/panathinaikos-owner-dimitris-giannakopoulos-announces-deal-with-cedi-osman/

Also, another record could be set by Steph Curry next season, reaching 4,000 career 3-point shot, When Steph could become first to reach eye-popping 3-point milestone.

Barring injuries, he could reach it in their 53 or 54 games based on his average from last season.

If he had accepted that offer from the LA Lakers, his playing time might have been reduced even more. They would only put him in the game when his team is either leading by a lot or getting blown out. To be honest, I don't see Cedi Osman as NBA caliber anymore. It's also good that he didn't sign so that others can be given opportunities, like those who showcased their talent in the Olympics and have now signed with teams. Let's just hope that he plays well in the EuroLeague.

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If he had accepted that offer from the LA Lakers, his playing time might have been reduced even more. They would only put him in the game when his team is either leading by a lot or getting blown out. To be honest, I don't see Cedi Osman as NBA caliber anymore. It's also good that he didn't sign so that others can be given opportunities, like those who showcased their talent in the Olympics and have now signed with teams. Let's just hope that he plays well in the EuroLeague.

It was just an invite and he knows that nothing is guaranteed unless the invite tells him that he's going to sign a contract.

We'll see more of those players that comes from the NBA to sign other European leagues and from nearby countries. They want more playing for which they are not going to get it from the NBA anymore when they're done or they know that there are players that have been eyed and centered by the teams that invited them to come.

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First Furkan Korkmaz left the NBA and returned to Europe, and now Cedi Osman. Turkish stars can't make it in the NBA for some reason. Except for Alperen Şengün, we have no representative left there.
Furkan Korkmaz didn't get much playing time in Philly, his choice is understandable but Cedi's minutes weren't bad. After 6 seasons with the Cavs, he was with the Spurs last year and averaged 17.6 minutes per game. It's an interesting decision for such a player to leave the NBA and return to Europe. His salary will be 5 times less. He went to one of the best teams in Europe to win the Euroleague championship, but I still think it's better to play (even) for the worst team in the NBA. So there are other reasons behind Cedi's decision. Even though I find his decision irrational in every way, I wish him success.

And I have read that Osman being offered by the Lakers, but he turn it down as he is playing in Europe and he could be more comfortable there.

He also received interest from the Los Angeles Lakers, which invited him for a training camp; however, due to the lack of guarantees about making it to the season roster, he decided to refuse and come back to Europe.

https://www.eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/1713500/panathinaikos-owner-dimitris-giannakopoulos-announces-deal-with-cedi-osman/

Also, another record could be set by Steph Curry next season, reaching 4,000 career 3-point shot, When Steph could become first to reach eye-popping 3-point milestone.

Barring injuries, he could reach it in their 53 or 54 games based on his average from last season.

If he had accepted that offer from the LA Lakers, his playing time might have been reduced even more. They would only put him in the game when his team is either leading by a lot or getting blown out. To be honest, I don't see Cedi Osman as NBA caliber anymore. It's also good that he didn't sign so that others can be given opportunities, like those who showcased their talent in the Olympics and have now signed with teams. Let's just hope that he plays well in the EuroLeague.

Lakers are trying anything right about now.  Writing is on the wall.  With little to no draft capital available to trade they are stuck with this team.  Not sure what the over under is for wins this year but I might take a stab at the under.  Good chance it hits either way.  Throw in a lebron or an AD injury amd it's pretty much a lock.  Parlay that with bronny under 45 total points for the year amd you got yourself a ticket.