2026 NBA Season

[Webetcoins]

Udoka is the problem. Among the guys drafted at the top, like Jalen, Jabari, or Reed, which one actually got better? Amen is still stuck in the same place and Alperen's growth isn't enough... They thought bringing in Durant would fix everything but they ignored the fact that Dillon Brooks is a real team player. That's how they broke this beautiful team...

I agree on Udoka. I still don't think he is the right coach for Rockets. He just doesn't like to change things ever. He insists on applying the same damn game plan over and over again.

Despite seeing it not working... I see many people saying the same things but I don't know if the team thinks of bringing a new coach or Udoka will stop doing this. 

After what he has said about Alpi, most of the fans got divided. Some of them agreed because Alpi do really have some lack in defense, but on the other side people are saying Alpi played so much better at Euros because he was utilized properly like he should be and Ime insists on not playing him the way he played there, and trying to make some sort of big guy out of him when he is a jokic style player who needs to be playmaking.

If Alperen gets traded to a decent team that can utilize him the way he should be, he could literally turn a playoff level team to a champions level of team.

[Japinat]

If Alperen gets traded to a decent team that can utilize him the way he should be, he could literally turn a playoff level team to a champions level of team.

Let’s see about that, because a player is really tested once he gets traded. A lot of big men I’ve seen play really well on their current team, but once they move, their production suddenly drops, and most of the time it’s because the system doesn’t really fit them anymore.

So I’m hoping that if he does get traded, he ends up on a team that actually matches his style and knows how to use him properly. For me, the kind of big man who can perform anywhere is someone like Giannis, because with his athleticism, he can adjust to almost any system.

[ajanwalker]

Following Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's injury, Alperen Şengün was selected to the World Team for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. This marks Alperen's second consecutive All-Star appearance. After achieving a triple-double in yesterday's game, I wondered if he would be selected today, and then the announcement came. Alperen is an All-Star, albeit a little late.

[jakdanyel]

Following Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's injury, Alperen Şengün was selected to the World Team for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. This marks Alperen's second consecutive All-Star appearance. After achieving a triple-double in yesterday's game, I wondered if he would be selected today, and then the announcement came. Alperen is an All-Star, albeit a little late.

I was just going to share this info here but you were faster than me. SGA's injury is really a big help for Alpi to enter All-Star. Otherwise he was going to stay out. Maybe there will be many people who are sad to hear SGA's unavailability.

But I'm not honestly. It's nice to see Alpi in All-Star for the 2nd time in a row. I was criticizing his form in January especially which made things harder for him to be selected for it. But somehow a new chance has arisen.

[Stavri]

On one hand, Alperen was playing out of his mind but Houston still hardly beat OKC. and that’s with OKC missing SGA, Jalen Williams, and AJ Mitchell... basically 70% of their team. you might say but Houston was missing Amen Thompson. but honestly, it doesn’t matter. Amen isn't a difference maker anyway.

Amen can make a difference he is a scorer and a defender, maybe he has off night but if he can't score you can count on him by defending , sengun is now a star but like others they can have an off night but they can bounce back, the next game or so, we can call him little Jokic because he seems comfortable running plays and make open shot for others, but same with him with good footwork he can score when needed, Kevin is consistent they just need others to score to be able to win games.

i think he’s been a disappointment so far this season. Even though he has high potential, i don't think he will be a great player unless he improves his shooting. By the way, people always say if he develops his shot, i say it too but unfortunately it’s really not that easy for short players to improve their shooting.

[Fredomago]

If Alperen gets traded to a decent team that can utilize him the way he should be, he could literally turn a playoff level team to a champions level of team.

Let’s see about that, because a player is really tested once he gets traded. A lot of big men I’ve seen play really well on their current team, but once they move, their production suddenly drops, and most of the time it’s because the system doesn’t really fit them anymore.

So I’m hoping that if he does get traded, he ends up on a team that actually matches his style and knows how to use him properly. For me, the kind of big man who can perform anywhere is someone like Giannis, because with his athleticism, he can adjust to almost any system.

Yeah right, if the system is not fit chances that the player even how good they are from the last team they've played suddenly their prodcution got limited, those who needs to adjust but unable to blend their playing style to another star who played alongside with them, Sengun is a good two-way player which can be utilize an maximize by the team that might show interest and offer for him to a trade.

[OgNasty]

Jaxson Hayes was suspended one game for pushing the Wizards mascot. Hilarious.

Here’s the clip. Why did he do this? He hit the mascot hard and sent him right into a male cheerleader. I haven’t been able to find him commenting about it but I am curious if he was angry or trying to be funny or what…

https://x.com/legionhoops/status/2019149947120328894

The why has been solved

Jaxson Hayes said that the reason he shoved the Wizards mascot to the ground during the pregame show was because the mascot stepped on his foot. We can all sleep a little easier at night now that this information has been released.

[sana54210]

Jokic reaching second place really does shock me. Now I know he does get triple double games quite often, but we also have to remember that Harden played nearly a year with triple double averages, this dude averaged 8+ rebounds a game for a few seasons almost all of which had 10+ assists and obviously 10+ points without a question.

So when you see Harden do all of that and still be at 100 less games at triple double than Jokic, you realize how great of a player Jokic really is. Reaching second highest and potentially being first by the time he is done, is a big achievement. I mean Westbrook literally had FOUR seasons where he averaged triple double, FOUR, and he is only 20 something game more than Jokic at the moment.

[Uhde]

Following Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's injury, Alperen Şengün was selected to the World Team for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. This marks Alperen's second consecutive All-Star appearance. After achieving a triple-double in yesterday's game, I wondered if he would be selected today, and then the announcement came. Alperen is an All-Star, albeit a little late.

I was just going to share this info here but you were faster than me. SGA's injury is really a big help for Alpi to enter All-Star. Otherwise he was going to stay out. Maybe there will be many people who are sad to hear SGA's unavailability.

But I'm not honestly. It's nice to see Alpi in All-Star for the 2nd time in a row. I was criticizing his form in January especially which made things harder for him to be selected for it. But somehow a new chance has arisen.

this season, Alperen is a more complete player than last year. Last year he was close to all star level and the team was better. But this year, everything changed. He is playing much better than all star level, he is even in the top 10 for MVP. But Houston is playing really bad.

[EFS]

So SGA is out, he won't be able to play in the All-Star game due to his injury. Alperen Şengün was selected for the World team. I'm very happy about this news. He deserved it the most. It was ridiculous that Alperen wasn't an All-Star when Chet Holmgren was. Just because the Thunder are in first place, they picked 2 Thunder players. Anyway, justice has finally been served and Alperen has become an All-Star for the second time in a row. We can all see that he's playing better than last year. All-Star games aren't as exciting as they used to be, but it's nice to see players like Alperen and Avdija there. Those who deserve it should be rewarded this way.

[OgNasty]

Dame doing the three point contest while out with a torn Achilles.

Bronny possibly getting released by the Lakers.

Bam Adebayo and Anthony Edwards with poster dunks today.

[Sims25]

Dame doing the three point contest while out with a torn Achilles.

Bronny possibly getting released by the Lakers.

Bam Adebayo and Anthony Edwards with poster dunks today.

Quite surprised Dame registered for the contest. I feel he just wants to defend his title though. I don't he can win cos he is rusty. Going with Donovan Mitchell to win though, but Kon can give him a tough time.

[Shinpako09]

Dame doing the three point contest while out with a torn Achilles.

Bronny possibly getting released by the Lakers.

Bam Adebayo and Anthony Edwards with poster dunks today.

Quite surprised Dame registered for the contest. I feel he just wants to defend his title though. I don't he can win cos he is rusty. Going with Donovan Mitchell to win though, but Kon can give him a tough time.

With Dame’s condition, it won’t be surprising if he doesn’t win, but at least it’s nice to see him have a little fun. Yeah, maybe Kon and Mitchell will be the ones who face off, but you can’t sleep on Portis Jr. He has the highest percentage among all the participants. If he took more threes, maybe he would have more threes made than Mitchell. The three point attempt difference between Mitchell and Portis Jr. is more than half of what Portis attempts.

[LogitechMouse]

Dame doing the three point contest while out with a torn Achilles.

Bronny possibly getting released by the Lakers.

Bam Adebayo and Anthony Edwards with poster dunks today.

Lillard going to the three-point contest isn't surprising because maybe he can do it. I mean he might be suitable for the contest, but not for playing. The list of participants are good, and it's good to see a rookie in Knueppel joining as well. As for the Slam Dunk contest though, the list of participants are still some mediocre players, and no disrespect to them, but ever since the LaVine and Gordon showdown way back a few years ago, I find the contest very boring .

Now for Bronny being released by the Lakers, that's the best thing to do if you will ask me because he's been eating millions of dollars in salary while playing only on trash minutes. I mean the Lakers can just give it to a better player that can help them even more than Bronny can do. At the same time, Bronny isn't contributing to the team anymore. I don't even know why the Lakers gave him a 4-year contract in the first place.

Haven't seen Edwards poster, but as for Bam, he posterized his own teammate Ware on that one. He even flexed it on his own teammate. Kind of funny TBH.

[ajanwalker]

Kawhi Leonard put on a performance that seemed to say, "If Harden isn't there, I'm enough on my own," scoring 41 points against Minnesota.
I thought Minnesota would win, but for some reason, Minnesota has lost two games at home.
The Clippers beat Sacramento first, and then Minnesota yesterday, and are continuing their four-game road run with two wins out of two.

Now they'll face Houston in two consecutive games.
I don't know if they'll win this game... Houston sometimes gets inconsistent results.
Alperen was selected for the All-Star game and his morale and motivation are very high. The Clippers could lose both games.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

Dame doing the three point contest while out with a torn Achilles.

Bronny possibly getting released by the Lakers.

Bam Adebayo and Anthony Edwards with poster dunks today.

Well Dame wants to have something to do I guess, aside from the daily rehab. Can't blame him but the selection is rather ridiculous. They should give the spot to active players that actually deserve it.

About Bronny, unless Lebron is out I don't see this happening, even though it would be well deserved. Blocking a roster spot with a player like him can't fit into a "we want to be a championship team" narrative.