2024 NBA Season

[danherbias07]

NBA Central posted this on social media about the odds for Jimmy Butler’s hairstyle on media day. I thought it was pretty funny.

Bald +265
Dyed Hair +550
Afro +550
Mohawk +650
Twisties With Low Fade +850
Buzzcut +900
Emo Hairstyle +950
Braids +1100
Manbun +1100
Dreadlocks +1100
Pigtails / Mickey Mouse Hairstyle +1200
The “Jimmy Neutron” +1400

Hilarious.
I am going for Pigtails the Mickey Mouse hairstyle. That's definitely going to surprise everyone, the media, his teammates, and all the Miami Heat fans. I think many are also expecting him to try a new one. Perhaps gambling sites can also make some odds for this, maybe next year.

This is another good read from Bleacher Report which was just posted recently a few hours ago. 
The 30 Most Impactful Moves of the 2024 NBA Offseason
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10136481-the-30-most-impactful-moves-of-the-2024-nba-offseason

Charles Lee to Charlotte
Mike Budenholzer to Phoenix
JJ Redick to the Lakers
Alex Caruso to Oklahoma City, Josh Giddey to Chicago
Rob Dillingham to Minnesota
J.B. Bickerstaff to Detroit

and more on that link.

Josh Giddey on Chicago, well, they are mostly about offense and Giddey is a good passer so he might help. Caruso on the other hand to OKC Thunder is something, they will have some defensive strength against backcourt players using him. They don't need a scorer, they have Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, and SGA, so the offense is covered at a high level.

[Fredomago]

That seems to be where this is going for his team. I just wish that the Bull are still going to honor him and will give him even a year or two contract even for low amount.

That's probably a good choice for him if he's given that opportunity. To retire to the team that he beloved the most.

Not sure about the Bulls. But it's likely that the media will get an update from Derrick Rose on his next steps in the NBA in the coming days or weeks. In the meantime, it's only known that Rose won't receive any of his $3,3 mln salary for the 24/25 season after the Grizzlies waived him upon his own request.

Let see if Bulls managements will consider that knowing it might be good for the business as we all know that there are still fans that would love to see him retiring his jersey in the place where he once own the crowd, just give him the minimum and give those fans that chance to show love for him again,.

Not a long term but giving him that opportunity to give his last season for the team who gave him the chance to showcase his talents and established his name a one of those superstar who played the game.

[boyptc]

but I want to see Giannis, Luka, Steph, Zion, KD or LeBron change teams.

I guess that there is a lot of possibilities with Giannis but it will take time until then.

As for Steph, I don't think that the Warriors will let him go and the same goes for Luka. Although some rumors about Steph and Lebron teaming up.

I think that we'll never see such thing in the nearest future. And for KD, he's known for that so when he's done with the Suns, he'd move elsewhere but where?

Yeah, I'm not seeing Steph leaving the Warriors, he could be just one of those few players that will finished their careers with the team that draft team. And there is no need for Steph to go out and try his luck on free agency.

He had build the Warriors dynasty already, and that is good enough for him to cemented his legacy with them. And with his performance in the recent Olympics, Steph already put his name on top. Giannis? perhaps, as we can see the frustrations in him when they exit the playoff. Luka? he is still trying, and with Klay now with Dallas, he will go out for another championship run.

Although I remember that if there is one team that he would move before retirement, it was his dad's team the Charlotte Hornets.

But that won't happen I guess and the Warriors would give him some amazing deals to retire on them. And you're right, I also don't think think that he'd waste the time that he's built the team and that dynasty he's got along with them.

[OgNasty]

Here’s a funny video of Rob Pelinka telling a story about Bronny getting switched onto LeBron on defense and then getting toasted and trash talked. Not sure how true it is or what kind of feelings it will generate from Bronny, but worth the watch, or read.

“Bronny got switched onto LeBron and he took him baseline and up and under off the glass… The words exchanged afterwards were probably more challenging than anything else.”

https://x.com/ahnfiredigital/status/1839041711168766013

[jossiel]

That seems to be where this is going for his team. I just wish that the Bull are still going to honor him and will give him even a year or two contract even for low amount.

That's probably a good choice for him if he's given that opportunity. To retire to the team that he beloved the most.

Not sure about the Bulls. But it's likely that the media will get an update from Derrick Rose on his next steps in the NBA in the coming days or weeks. In the meantime, it's only known that Rose won't receive any of his $3,3 mln salary for the 24/25 season after the Grizzlies waived him upon his own request.

That's sad.

It was a sure money after all but then, this is what is waiving for. 

I know that Rose is quite rich together with his wife but that's still a career money that should go on him. I am still waiting for some updates too.

[wheelz1200]

Here’s a funny video of Rob Pelinka telling a story about Bronny getting switched onto LeBron on defense and then getting toasted and trash talked. Not sure how true it is or what kind of feelings it will generate from Bronny, but worth the watch, or read.

“Bronny got switched onto LeBron and he took him baseline and up and under off the glass… The words exchanged afterwards were probably more challenging than anything else.”

https://x.com/ahnfiredigital/status/1839041711168766013

Unfortunately I think that's going to be anytime this season he is squared up against any starting player.  He couldn't separate from kids in college, I actually feel bad he probably got pressured to go into the draft so he can "play" with his dad.  Kid could have benefitted from a couple years at the college level.  He is going to get embarrassed this year unless JJ does the right thing and not get him exposed.

[dwyane36]

Unfortunately I think that's going to be anytime this season he is squared up against any starting player.  He couldn't separate from kids in college, I actually feel bad he probably got pressured to go into the draft so he can "play" with his dad.  Kid could have benefitted from a couple years at the college level.  He is going to get embarrassed this year unless JJ does the right thing and not get him exposed.

I don't think Bronny will be embarrassed in the upcoming season because we have already seen his stats in NCAA, and his performance in the summer league. In other words, we already have a rough idea of his skills and what to expect from him. Anyway, taking into account his stats, I highly doubt JJ will be give him much playing time.

[wheelz1200]

Unfortunately I think that's going to be anytime this season he is squared up against any starting player.  He couldn't separate from kids in college, I actually feel bad he probably got pressured to go into the draft so he can "play" with his dad.  Kid could have benefitted from a couple years at the college level.  He is going to get embarrassed this year unless JJ does the right thing and not get him exposed.

I don't think Bronny will be embarrassed in the upcoming season because we have already seen his stats in NCAA, and his performance in the summer league. In other words, we already have a rough idea of his skills and what to expect from him. Anyway, taking into account his stats, I highly doubt JJ will be give him much playing time.

Playing in college at USC (where he struggled) and in the summer.league (where he struggled) is nothing like stepping foot on the court with real nba players.  He will barely get the ball if he ever steps foot on the court,.  He is not playing against teenagers he is playing against men.  His size alone will only allow him to shoot 3s right now, and that's not his game.

[LogitechMouse]

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Charles Lee to Charlotte
Mike Budenholzer to Phoenix
JJ Redick to the Lakers
Alex Caruso to Oklahoma City, Josh Giddey to Chicago
Rob Dillingham to Minnesota
J.B. Bickerstaff to Detroit

and more on that link.

Josh Giddey on Chicago, well, they are mostly about offense and Giddey is a good passer so he might help. Caruso on the other hand to OKC Thunder is something, they will have some defensive strength against backcourt players using him. They don't need a scorer, they have Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, and SGA, so the offense is covered at a high level.

There are many questions on these off-season trades that happened.

1. With a new coach, will the Phoenix play better right now with Budenholzer?
2. With a completely new coaching staff, will the LA Lakers perform better? Or they will stay the same as last season? Or even worse?
3. Will the Thunder be better on defense now that they acquired Caruso? Last season, they're 4th in defensive rating.
5. How can CP3 develop Wembanyama? Will we see San Antonio as the new "Lob City" because of the CP3-Wemby Duo?
6. How will Bronny be fitted into the system of Coach JJ Redick?
7. Is PG13 the missing link for the Sixers to clinch that NBA Finals? Take note that Embiid hasn't surpassed the 2nd round ever in his career.
8. With a new head coach, how will Charles Lee make Charlotte way better because they've been on the bottom for years already.
9. Is changing a coach for Cleveland and Detroit be better?
10. Is acquiring Mikal Bridges the missing piece for the Knicks?

So many questions, and it will be answered when the regular season starts more than a week from now. My predictions will be Thunder will remain at the top for the West, and possibly be better in the playoffs, the Nuggets will not win the Western Conference because of their shitty bench, the Celtics will still be the favorites to win the title because of how formidable they are, and the Lakers will be worse than that of last season.

[wheelz1200]

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Charles Lee to Charlotte
Mike Budenholzer to Phoenix
JJ Redick to the Lakers
Alex Caruso to Oklahoma City, Josh Giddey to Chicago
Rob Dillingham to Minnesota
J.B. Bickerstaff to Detroit

and more on that link.

Josh Giddey on Chicago, well, they are mostly about offense and Giddey is a good passer so he might help. Caruso on the other hand to OKC Thunder is something, they will have some defensive strength against backcourt players using him. They don't need a scorer, they have Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, and SGA, so the offense is covered at a high level.

There are many questions on these off-season trades that happened.

1. With a new coach, will the Phoenix play better right now with Budenholzer?
2. With a completely new coaching staff, will the LA Lakers perform better? Or they will stay the same as last season? Or even worse?
3. Will the Thunder be better on defense now that they acquired Caruso? Last season, they're 4th in defensive rating.
5. How can CP3 develop Wembanyama? Will we see San Antonio as the new "Lob City" because of the CP3-Wemby Duo?
6. How will Bronny be fitted into the system of Coach JJ Redick?
7. Is PG13 the missing link for the Sixers to clinch that NBA Finals? Take note that Embiid hasn't surpassed the 2nd round ever in his career.
8. With a new head coach, how will Charles Lee make Charlotte way better because they've been on the bottom for years already.
9. Is changing a coach for Cleveland and Detroit be better?
10. Is acquiring Mikal Bridges the missing piece for the Knicks?

So many questions, and it will be answered when the regular season starts more than a week from now. My predictions will be Thunder will remain at the top for the West, and possibly be better in the playoffs, the Nuggets will not win the Western Conference because of their shitty bench, the Celtics will still be the favorites to win the title because of how formidable they are, and the Lakers will be worse than that of last season.

Solid predictions.  If Boston stays healthy they are a lock for a 1-3 spot in the east.  Next set knicks, bucks, sixers, I think range from 2-6 health permitting, and then clevland, orlando, miami, Pacers range in the 4-10 area.  As knicks fan it sucks to see but Boston team is deep and going to be hard to beat in a 7 games series.

[Dave1]

Unfortunately I think that's going to be anytime this season he is squared up against any starting player.  He couldn't separate from kids in college, I actually feel bad he probably got pressured to go into the draft so he can "play" with his dad.  Kid could have benefitted from a couple years at the college level.  He is going to get embarrassed this year unless JJ does the right thing and not get him exposed.

I don't think Bronny will be embarrassed in the upcoming season because we have already seen his stats in NCAA, and his performance in the summer league. In other words, we already have a rough idea of his skills and what to expect from him. Anyway, taking into account his stats, I highly doubt JJ will be give him much playing time.

In short he is not NBA ready, and for sure they will be rough against him. I can't imagine other players, even rookie or sophomore trash talking Bronny, as we have found out that he shouldn't be in the league for now, but because he is the son of Lebron, Lakers have no choice but to get him.

So I'm anticipating him like guarding lots of young players like him, like Jalen Green for example of the Houston Rockets. And if Bronny but any chance guard this kid, then there could be some trash talking and it will be good to see what will be the reaction of Bronny. 

[freedomgo]

In short he is not NBA ready, and for sure they will be rough against him. I can't imagine other players, even rookie or sophomore trash talking Bronny, as we have found out that he shouldn't be in the league for now, but because he is the son of Lebron, Lakers have no choice but to get him.

So I'm anticipating him like guarding lots of young players like him, like Jalen Green for example of the Houston Rockets. And if Bronny but any chance guard this kid, then there could be some trash talking and it will be good to see what will be the reaction of Bronny. 

Isn't Bronny embarrassed yet? I mean, even before being drafted, a lot of people were already criticizing him since everyone knows he'll likely get drafted due to LeBron's connections and influence with the Lakers. I think we shouldn't criticize him too much, as we already know his capabilities. Instead, consider it a gift to LeBron, who sees playing with his son as one of his greatest fulfillments.

[fruktik]

In short he is not NBA ready, and for sure they will be rough against him. I can't imagine other players, even rookie or sophomore trash talking Bronny, as we have found out that he shouldn't be in the league for now, but because he is the son of Lebron, Lakers have no choice but to get him.

So I'm anticipating him like guarding lots of young players like him, like Jalen Green for example of the Houston Rockets. And if Bronny but any chance guard this kid, then there could be some trash talking and it will be good to see what will be the reaction of Bronny. 

Bronny has his whole career ahead of him. He just entered the major league and it is difficult for him to adapt to everything new. Let the boy get used to the new circumstances and then the game will go up. Not everything at once. Yes, there may be difficulties at the very beginning, but this goes away with experience. So do not pay attention to this now. Let everything go its own way and there is no need to rush things.

[Fredomago]

In short he is not NBA ready, and for sure they will be rough against him. I can't imagine other players, even rookie or sophomore trash talking Bronny, as we have found out that he shouldn't be in the league for now, but because he is the son of Lebron, Lakers have no choice but to get him.

So I'm anticipating him like guarding lots of young players like him, like Jalen Green for example of the Houston Rockets. And if Bronny but any chance guard this kid, then there could be some trash talking and it will be good to see what will be the reaction of Bronny. 

Bronny has his whole career ahead of him. He just entered the major league and it is difficult for him to adapt to everything new. Let the boy get used to the new circumstances and then the game will go up. Not everything at once. Yes, there may be difficulties at the very beginning, but this goes away with experience. So do not pay attention to this now. Let everything go its own way and there is no need to rush things.

We never know what future will be it's a matter of experienced and enough playing time, if he got that chance then maybe he'll improve something but for sure criticizm will always be there as many eyes from those people who loves to attract readers and viewers will drag his name to earn clicks and views.

Along the way, he got his paycheck critics will get their views and both sides will benefits from it, he just need to get use of it.

[wiss19]

Yeah, Curry definitely not leaving Warriors, there must be something HUGE for that to ever happen. I mean neither Warriros nor Curry wants to part ways right now, and Warriors benefit from him playing and them making money from tickets, even if they lose, they still get the full stadium at sold out, and with him getting his team to success so many times in a row, he is happy to retire as a legend for that team as well.

For this to change, there must be a fallout that is very public, some scandals, some huge deals that will not eb easy to handle and I think it's clear that we are going to see this changing for the long term as well. I believe that we are going to see Curry just finish and be happy to retire there and he will be not caring not winning anything again, he won enough.

[TravelMug]

In short he is not NBA ready, and for sure they will be rough against him. I can't imagine other players, even rookie or sophomore trash talking Bronny, as we have found out that he shouldn't be in the league for now, but because he is the son of Lebron, Lakers have no choice but to get him.

So I'm anticipating him like guarding lots of young players like him, like Jalen Green for example of the Houston Rockets. And if Bronny but any chance guard this kid, then there could be some trash talking and it will be good to see what will be the reaction of Bronny. 

Bronny has his whole career ahead of him. He just entered the major league and it is difficult for him to adapt to everything new. Let the boy get used to the new circumstances and then the game will go up. Not everything at once. Yes, there may be difficulties at the very beginning, but this goes away with experience. So do not pay attention to this now. Let everything go its own way and there is no need to rush things.

But he is the son of Lebron James, that's why all attention is on him and how fans are not going to react to it. Initially we say that he is not yet ready, so be it, it's either he should displayed what to be expect of him or just be another player who didn't get the chance to show his talent. So everything is on him and we can't blame fans and players alike to treat him differently.

So you do think with no college experience and we have seen him play is enough for him to be in the league with the big boys? What if they rough him up? So it's really up to him on how he is going to response and it's better for him to be tested this early.

[Yaunfitda]

In short he is not NBA ready, and for sure they will be rough against him. I can't imagine other players, even rookie or sophomore trash talking Bronny, as we have found out that he shouldn't be in the league for now, but because he is the son of Lebron, Lakers have no choice but to get him.

So I'm anticipating him like guarding lots of young players like him, like Jalen Green for example of the Houston Rockets. And if Bronny but any chance guard this kid, then there could be some trash talking and it will be good to see what will be the reaction of Bronny. 

Isn't Bronny embarrassed yet? I mean, even before being drafted, a lot of people were already criticizing him since everyone knows he'll likely get drafted due to LeBron's connections and influence with the Lakers. I think we shouldn't criticize him too much, as we already know his capabilities. Instead, consider it a gift to LeBron, who sees playing with his son as one of his greatest fulfillments.

I do agree, with Lebron influence, it's obvious that we will see getting drafted by no less than the Lakers. And then we are hinting on a history between the two, first father and son duo to play in the NBA, so that is already huge.

And talking about the Lakers, their new coach, JJ Reddick said that their starting five will be

Lebron
AD
Rui
Reaves
D'Lo

That's their starting five from last year, so it's good that JJ are not going to chance any for the upcoming season as it looks solid already.

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/lakers-coach-jj-redick-reveals-teams-starting-lineup-before-training-camp-005437073.html

[wheelz1200]

In short he is not NBA ready, and for sure they will be rough against him. I can't imagine other players, even rookie or sophomore trash talking Bronny, as we have found out that he shouldn't be in the league for now, but because he is the son of Lebron, Lakers have no choice but to get him.

So I'm anticipating him like guarding lots of young players like him, like Jalen Green for example of the Houston Rockets. And if Bronny but any chance guard this kid, then there could be some trash talking and it will be good to see what will be the reaction of Bronny. 

Bronny has his whole career ahead of him. He just entered the major league and it is difficult for him to adapt to everything new. Let the boy get used to the new circumstances and then the game will go up. Not everything at once. Yes, there may be difficulties at the very beginning, but this goes away with experience. So do not pay attention to this now. Let everything go its own way and there is no need to rush things.

But he is the son of Lebron James, that's why all attention is on him and how fans are not going to react to it. Initially we say that he is not yet ready, so be it, it's either he should displayed what to be expect of him or just be another player who didn't get the chance to show his talent. So everything is on him and we can't blame fans and players alike to treat him differently.

So you do think with no college experience and we have seen him play is enough for him to be in the league with the big boys? What if they rough him up? So it's really up to him on how he is going to response and it's better for him to be tested this early.

Yeah after watching him he won't play any meaningful minutes on an NBA floor in a regular season game.  In college against kids he shot under 40% from 2s, under 30% from 3s and mid 60s from the free throw line.  Same in the summer league.  At his height you need to be an elite sharpshooter to make it.  An undersize guard who can't shoot 2s, 3s or even free throws at a clip better than a big man is useless in the NBA.  He gets some charity minutes on the floor with dad then off to the g league where he will get embarrassed off the court.

Honestly selfish by Bron if ypu ask me.  Might kill the kid before he even gets started.  He definitely needed a couple of years in college to get used to the next level.

[Jating]

In short he is not NBA ready, and for sure they will be rough against him. I can't imagine other players, even rookie or sophomore trash talking Bronny, as we have found out that he shouldn't be in the league for now, but because he is the son of Lebron, Lakers have no choice but to get him.

So I'm anticipating him like guarding lots of young players like him, like Jalen Green for example of the Houston Rockets. And if Bronny but any chance guard this kid, then there could be some trash talking and it will be good to see what will be the reaction of Bronny. 

Bronny has his whole career ahead of him. He just entered the major league and it is difficult for him to adapt to everything new. Let the boy get used to the new circumstances and then the game will go up. Not everything at once. Yes, there may be difficulties at the very beginning, but this goes away with experience. So do not pay attention to this now. Let everything go its own way and there is no need to rush things.

We never know what future will be it's a matter of experienced and enough playing time, if he got that chance then maybe he'll improve something but for sure criticizm will always be there as many eyes from those people who loves to attract readers and viewers will drag his name to earn clicks and views.

Along the way, he got his paycheck critics will get their views and both sides will benefits from it, he just need to get use of it.

It's not that we don't know his future, but we can look back at his stats and there are videos of him playing already in the NBA. And by that, we can see how good or bad he is as let's say compare to his father.

If he wanted enough playing time, then he should at least finished his college. But I guess Lebron can't wait for that as they wanted to make a history in the sports. So he was drafted by the Lakers and now it's going to be a make or break for him.

[xLays]

I'm surprised no one posted this yet on this thread.  About Derrick Rose is Retiring. The youngest NBA MVP. If Derrick Rose hadn't been injured, his playing style might have been like Russell Westbrook. And for sure he can carry a team for NBA Championship. It is sad that Derrick Rose has not won any championships in his career. Remember the super team in Cleveland that didn't work. Wade, D. Rose, Love, IT and James 2017-18 NBA season.