2026 NBA Season

[freedomgo]

I also think KD's burner account is real. We all kind of know how he is on social media. There's a pretty good chance he actually said those things. But I don't think it'll be a big issue. KD is already at the end of his career and the Rockets with their ups and downs don't really look like a serious title contender anyway.

you might just be looking at his age, but not his stats, look at the numbers, still not looking like a player that would end his career anytime soon.
And about being a serious contender, rockets might not look like one but we never know.

https://www.espn.ph/nba/player/_/id/3202/kevin-durant
His average this season.

2025-26 regular season stats

PTS - 25.8
rank 12th

REB - 5.3
rank 82nd

AST - 4.4
rank 45th

FG% -50.6
Rank 30th

[EFS]

you might just be looking at his age, but not his stats, look at the numbers, still not looking like a player that would end his career anytime soon.
And about being a serious contender, rockets might not look like one but we never know.

You might just be looking at his stats, not how he plays or how he treats his teammates. He won't end his career but he's past his prime long time ago. He'll probably play 3 more seasons at most, but I'm sure he won't retire with the Rockets. He'll likely get traded to another team at the end of this season.

As for the Rockets, I've been one of the most positive about them here, but as the season goes on I can be objective enough to see that they're falling behind other teams. They have good pieces, but they don't have the mental.

[batang_bitcoin]

No more basketball until Thursday as the players rest and get ready to finish the season. I guess that means all the NBA eyes will be on this Kevin Durant X burner account situation and if he will receive a suspension from the NBA or his team for his trashing of teammates.

It's possible, he'll get the attention then. With the break that the NBA has got now, we will see if the management will give him something that he'd laugh about and will just take it not so seriously. That's how it goes for him.

But I don't think it'll be a big issue. KD is already at the end of his career and the Rockets with their ups and downs don't really look like a serious title contender anyway.

I agree, it won't be a big anymore for him if it's about it. He's the one dictating his career and we'd see it if that will be a factor if ever he's out of the Rockets.

[Shinpako09]

No more basketball until Thursday as the players rest and get ready to finish the season. I guess that means all the NBA eyes will be on this Kevin Durant X burner account situation and if he will receive a suspension from the NBA or his team for his trashing of teammates.

But I’ve searched, and suspension is unlikely unless Kevin Durant leaks sensitive information or directly violates league rules. More likely, there would be fines or PR guidance from the team. Also, there is no confirmation yet from KD, the Houston Rockets, or the NBA, so technically it remains a rumor. Or is there already a confirmation that I might have missed? If it’s real, it’s not about the fine or suspension, the main concern will probably be team chemistry.

[Jostern]

People are divided into 2 about their opinions on the All-Star event. I'm on the side of people who didn't like it much to tell the truth.    I didn't look at the numbers regarding how many watched the event this year in comparison to last one.

If there is a progress then they should just go on with it! You can't make everyone satisfied in the end. The important thing is to attract more people in time. By the way I hope people who didn't want to see Kawhi in this event realized how much wrong they were...

I’m on the same page i didn't enjoy it so much either. but Anthony Edwards got seriously fired up just because Wemby was motivated. His post game comments were sharp as a knife. we’ve really missed this. We want competition not peace. i'm sick of all star games where they just stand there with their arms down and let everyone shoot.

Well most people would have said it wasn’t a spectacular performance, but to me it was an amazing and a great performance, saying you didn’t enjoy it is also understandable because everyone has there own opinion on how to view a game as much as it was entertaining, Wemby would always be a target man for an opponent player, so I wouldn’t be surprised if Anthony Edward’s was all fired up because of Victor Wembanyama we all know how good and prolific this boy is, because he is playing a very good basketball right now, so other players would definitely want to show themselves against him, which is going to provide a different dimension of performance.

[Dave1]

you might just be looking at his age, but not his stats, look at the numbers, still not looking like a player that would end his career anytime soon.
And about being a serious contender, rockets might not look like one but we never know.

You might just be looking at his stats, not how he plays or how he treats his teammates. He won't end his career but he's past his prime long time ago. He'll probably play 3 more seasons at most, but I'm sure he won't retire with the Rockets. He'll likely get traded to another team at the end of this season.

As for the Rockets, I've been one of the most positive about them here, but as the season goes on I can be objective enough to see that they're falling behind other teams. They have good pieces, but they don't have the mental.

I do agree, they have a good coach as well, but it's not about the talent as they are good. But how they are going to rise on occasions that they are down and right now, it seems that they don't have the mindset to overcome that.

I remember games that some of their players will have an air ball and it will affect the team as you can see in their body language, including KD. But championship teams DNA is very different, like the Warriors wherein Curry will have to inspire and rally his team mates, or even the GOAT Tom Brady. Maybe that's what is lacking on KD, that leadership mindset that he can show to his team and have that trickle effect on them not just physical but on their minds to push harder even if they are down.

[rbynxx]

No more basketball until Thursday as the players rest and get ready to finish the season. I guess that means all the NBA eyes will be on this Kevin Durant X burner account situation and if he will receive a suspension from the NBA or his team for his trashing of teammates.

But I’ve searched, and suspension is unlikely unless Kevin Durant leaks sensitive information or directly violates league rules. More likely, there would be fines or PR guidance from the team. Also, there is no confirmation yet from KD, the Houston Rockets, or the NBA, so technically it remains a rumor. Or is there already a confirmation that I might have missed? If it’s real, it’s not about the fine or suspension, the main concern will probably be team chemistry.

I think the silence is probably they are probing if it was from legit source I guess and there's no way KD will make the first move to incriminate himself over those allegations tbh, that would really make some controversy on his legacy tbh but we know how big talker he is, so he probably wouldn't mind. Yeah, it would definitely made their chemistry worst and it's probably brewing right now and if I'm betting next game, I'd be with the Hornets to take some sides and besides it's their homecourt and the Rockets was still a favorite to win this one, that could be a huge odd to take.

[Webetcoins]

I felt sad that World lost both their games, they looked like a good team but the point here is that we finally saw teams actually playing.

To be fair, it was three games that ended with dramatic finish and we have not seen that in a LONG long time. Four games, four quarters, and it all worked amazingly. Plus we could have NFL style stuff soon too, we can grow this, we can make this work really hard.

I can see shows and what not in between games, and one big one before the final game too. I think it was really good work and for the first time in his entire career Adam Silver finally came up with something good. I know it is not that hard to come up with this, looks easy but it is really good for the time being and I hope next year is even better.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

I felt sad that World lost both their games, they looked like a good team but the point here is that we finally saw teams actually playing.

To be fair, it was three games that ended with dramatic finish and we have not seen that in a LONG long time. Four games, four quarters, and it all worked amazingly. Plus we could have NFL style stuff soon too, we can grow this, we can make this work really hard.

I can see shows and what not in between games, and one big one before the final game too. I think it was really good work and for the first time in his entire career Adam Silver finally came up with something good. I know it is not that hard to come up with this, looks easy but it is really good for the time being and I hope next year is even better.

Yeah was rooting for team world obviously. But with Gianni and SGA out, Jokic and Doncic just playing 25% of the possible games there wasn't too much they can do. Missing 4 top 5 players in the league tough to overcome, that basically opened it up for the other 2 teams. Not saying with those 4 guys healthy it would have been easy but I am sure they would have won.

[Mr. Magkaisa]

I also think KD's burner account is real. We all kind of know how he is on social media. There's a pretty good chance he actually said those things. But I don't think it'll be a big issue. KD is already at the end of his career and the Rockets with their ups and downs don't really look like a serious title contender anyway.

you might just be looking at his age, but not his stats, look at the numbers, still not looking like a player that would end his career anytime soon.
And about being a serious contender, rockets might not look like one but we never know.

https://www.espn.ph/nba/player/_/id/3202/kevin-durant
His average this season.

2025-26 regular season stats

PTS - 25.8
rank 12th

REB - 5.3
rank 82nd

AST - 4.4
rank 45th

FG% -50.6
Rank 30th

1. KD burner account is true, its been the talk for a long time and I myself think its really him whose posting and replying there.
2. KD's Career is near to end but not yet ending. He is old and we know that a certain player will retired at some age because of the our age the play and speed is getting lower. (let not talk about LBJ for age)
3. 1-3 years  for KD still a good year, not a prime but still good, Additional factor on this is his shooting skill,
4. I hoke Durant will not suffer on any major injury, I hope minor also.

[LogitechMouse]

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I can see shows and what not in between games, and one big one before the final game too. I think it was really good work and for the first time in his entire career Adam Silver finally came up with something good. I know it is not that hard to come up with this, looks easy but it is really good for the time being and I hope next year is even better.

I don't think that it's that good TBH. While it's good that Silver is addressing the problem and finding ways to it, it's still not enough.

How can you say that it's that good if the number of people watching it personally is just very low. Just look at the videos online, and you will see that there are only a few who are watching, and that just shows that the All-star game isn't the type of event where people will be spending hundreds of dollar just to watch with. They will not watch it personally especially if they don't see it exciting to watch at all. Is it good? Probably for some, but not for me. I didn't watch it yes, and that's because I don't want to spend my time watching some boring games. Yes it's boring, and even the players themselves aren't 100% on that game. I mean they aren't going all-in on it.

Overall, it might be a success for a few, but for many, just like in the recent years, it's a boring event. I wonder how Adam Silver will answer these questions. Problems on All-star Weekend, the issue about Tanking, and many more.

[Cointxz]

I felt sad that World lost both their games, they looked like a good team but the point here is that we finally saw teams actually playing.

To be fair, it was three games that ended with dramatic finish and we have not seen that in a LONG long time. Four games, four quarters, and it all worked amazingly. Plus we could have NFL style stuff soon too, we can grow this, we can make this work really hard.

The result will be different if it’s a full game. World roster is very slow since they don’t have SGA as quick facilitator on the game. Their roster is built in the long run since their defense have a tough defense too which is more effective on longer game.

Since their match purposes is just for fun and just to show talent of All star players for a short time to avoid being injured I believe the match is still entertaining but not what I’m expecting as a tough clash.

[Stavri]

I’m on the same page i didn't enjoy it so much either. but Anthony Edwards got seriously fired up just because Wemby was motivated. His post game comments were sharp as a knife. we’ve really missed this. We want competition not peace. i'm sick of all star games where they just stand there with their arms down and let everyone shoot.

Did he really say that. Well I guess that’s actually a good thing, at least he’s brave enough to criticize the current format, because honestly it’s not that anticipated anymore.

When I was younger, the All-Star game was something we really waited for, especially in the time of Michael Jordan. Back then, I couldn’t watch regular games all the time, so when All-Star came, everyone tuned in. Maybe I’m just getting old now, but compared to before, today’s All-Star games are really boring. No intensity, no real competition, just for show.

Anthony Edwards was really locked in on Wemby  . He said after the game that he just wanted to beat him. By the way Jaylen Brown was great too he almost had a crazy poster. it didn't feel like a regular All Star game. it was more like a competitive show.

[joeperry]

Anthony Edwards was really locked in on Wemby  . He said after the game that he just wanted to beat him. By the way Jaylen Brown was great too he almost had a crazy poster. it didn't feel like a regular All Star game. it was more like a competitive show.

Yes Edwards said in the post interview after he won the MVP that Wemby really starts the tone of the game and I think that's what makes him seriously lock down Wemby. Actually Edwards, Wemby and Kawhi are the players I've seen who took seriously on the All star match and I agree with you that it's a competitive show but more likely an offensive competitive show as most players doesn't really bother to defend and only Wemby who really does good defense. Anyway, it's nice to see this three doing their best to bring the competitiveness back in the All-Star Game, in the past few years, it looks like a joke and really hard to watch, it seems the players were just forced to play against one another lol.

[Russlenat]

Anyway, it's nice to see this three doing their best to bring the competitiveness back in the All-Star Game, in the past few years, it looks like a joke and really hard to watch, it seems the players were just forced to play against one another lol.

I think they should consider limiting how many shots are allowed from the 3-point line, because it’s starting to feel like just another 3-point shooting contest, with less defense and less real action.

These players are great shooters, no doubt, but when it’s all threes, it kind of kills the fun. We already have a 3-point contest for that. This is the All-Star game, they should show more skills and really give their best. Year after year, fans are still not satisfied, and I can see why. It feels repetitive now.

[mirakal]

last news about him was  Suns' Deandre Ayton tests positive for diuretic, gets 25-game ban...

Now another one, more serious..  Lawyer: Ayton detained in Bahamas on suspicion of marijuana possession

He already has that reputation about using drugs before, so if this gets proven, I’m not sure what will happen next, but it will definitely affect his career. Especially since he’s already being criticized for being inconsistent in games, this kind of issue will just make things worse for him. It’s not something you can easily ignore.

[OgNasty]

No more basketball until Thursday as the players rest and get ready to finish the season. I guess that means all the NBA eyes will be on this Kevin Durant X burner account situation and if he will receive a suspension from the NBA or his team for his trashing of teammates.

But I’ve searched, and suspension is unlikely unless Kevin Durant leaks sensitive information or directly violates league rules. More likely, there would be fines or PR guidance from the team. Also, there is no confirmation yet from KD, the Houston Rockets, or the NBA, so technically it remains a rumor. Or is there already a confirmation that I might have missed? If it’s real, it’s not about the fine or suspension, the main concern will probably be team chemistry.

I think if they can prove the burner is real or KD admits it, he will 100% be suspended for conduct detrimental to the team. You can’t call your teammates retarded on the internet and then expect everything to be fine in the locker room. I hope KD took appropriate measures to keep that account from being connected to him.

[Webetcoins]

The whole "team Lebron vs team xyz" thing was boring, this is why this one felt better. Players di not care about the teams they have with each others name, but when it is world vs USA, that became a big deal.

I have seen Wemby came out to play, he played like that was the most important game, like it was playoffs or finals, and that put all the entertainment in it. People have seen how people like Jokic and Luka did not care and that was a big deal, it became an issue, and they were just benched.

[Beparanf]

I have seen Wemby came out to play, he played like that was the most important game, like it was playoffs or finals, and that put all the entertainment in it. People have seen how people like Jokic and Luka did not care and that was a big deal, it became an issue, and they were just benched.

Wemby is a new generation player that still establishing his reputation. He is very competitive plus the Spurs has very good program on developing their player that's why Wemby is different to other Star player that already relaxed.

These star player are playing more seriously on Olympics and FIBA qualifiers than the all stars that proves how the current format make the game very competitive compared to the bullshit Team players that was built since Lebron is very popular that time and has influence on the league direction.

[OgNasty]

I saw an interesting podcast appearance with D Wade yesterday (might have been released the day before).  He talked about why LeBron James left Miami and it was a story I had never heard before.  He said Pat Riley took away LeBron's chocolate chip cookies during plane flights.  The story of LeBron finding out during a poker game and then just shutting down is pretty funny.  D Wade said that was the moment he knew LeBron would leave Miami the first chance he got.

Lesson.  Don't take away a Goat's cookies.