2026 NBA Season

[Shinpako09]

What's Lebron going to do now by the way? Is he leaving Lakers for certain or preparing to sign another contract extension? The last time I read about him, he was leaving. 

Another thing I've heard is the possibility of joining Warriors. That sounds interesting. I don't think they'd be able to become champions then though. But I'd love to watch them anyway.

I also believe he will be joining the Warriors, but if that happens, the Warriors probably won't pursue Giannis anymore. But yeah, even though their chances of getting a ring with the Warriors are still low, I'd love to watch Lebron and Steph on the same team, even if it's just for one season before they retire, still, an automatic playoffs spot I believe.

Also, he can take Podz's minutes. LeBron is a better playmaker and has a better offensive game than him, an automatic double digit boost to their offense. Still, I think if LeBron joins the Warriors, even though the lineup would be older, they would have a better chance. He was still averaging 20.9 points last season.

What I do expect is that ticket prices will go up. That's one of the benefits of having Lebron and Steph on the same team. It's like last dance. If the Warriors want to get Lebron, the management should tag Curry along with Green in the negotiations.

[CLS63]

I also wouldn't expect LeBron and Giannis both to be traded to Warriors at the same time. You can just look at their wages and think pretty much the same.

We shouldn't forget about Curry's presence at the same time. But one of LeBron-Giannis would really be good to see there.

However it looks like Giannis is closer to Heat according to recent news/rumours.

[stadus]

I also wouldn't expect LeBron and Giannis both to be traded to Warriors at the same time. You can just look at their wages and think pretty much the same.

We shouldn't forget about Curry's presence at the same time. But one of LeBron-Giannis would really be good to see there.

LeBron is not a big deal anymore, if he gets traded to the Warriors, I do not think the Warriors will improve significantly.
I have a feeling that the Warriors will become the new Lakers, they will still probably fail due to injury, but let us see.

However it looks like Giannis is closer to Heat according to recent news/rumours.

That was the rumor and Giannis asked for it, he already has a team that he wants to go to, so it should not be hard for both teams to complete the trade.

But for the Knicks, they will remain with their core and will aim for a back-to-back championship, that is what other teams should look at, how to beat a very dominant team.

[Ziskinberg]

We shouldn't forget about Curry's presence at the same time. But one of LeBron-Giannis would really be good to see there.

Giannis will surely be traded since it is already evident that he does not want to play with his current team anymore.

As for the Lakers, trading LeBron might open up space for new players and probably improve the team, but there is a negative impact as well on the fans since LeBron is a celebrity in sports and people come to see him, so that is something they should consider. But if LeBron is the one asking for a trade, then there is nothing they can do but grant his request, and if he goes to the Warriors, that would mean trading players, but who?

[blockman]

Giannis will surely be traded since it is already evident that he does not want to play with his current team anymore.

As for the Lakers, trading LeBron might open up space for new players and probably improve the team, but there is a negative impact as well on the fans since LeBron is a celebrity in sports and people come to see him, so that is something they should consider. But if LeBron is the one asking for a trade, then there is nothing they can do but grant his request, and if he goes to the Warriors, that would mean trading players, but who?

That is what LeBron needs to do if he still want to play and get a title. He needs to cut his pay check to give more opening to the other stars wherever he's going. I'm just not sure if it's real that he's going to ask for a max but even he does, I don't think the teams that will take him will still give what he's asking. He's done enough for himself and has got championships already but, that's the only thing he can sacrifice if he wants another ring before his awaited retirement from the NBA after all of these years that he's been a part of it.

[OgNasty]

Giannis will surely be traded since it is already evident that he does not want to play with his current team anymore.

As for the Lakers, trading LeBron might open up space for new players and probably improve the team, but there is a negative impact as well on the fans since LeBron is a celebrity in sports and people come to see him, so that is something they should consider. But if LeBron is the one asking for a trade, then there is nothing they can do but grant his request, and if he goes to the Warriors, that would mean trading players, but who?

That is what LeBron needs to do if he still want to play and get a title. He needs to cut his pay check to give more opening to the other stars wherever he's going. I'm just not sure if it's real that he's going to ask for a max but even he does, I don't think the teams that will take him will still give what he's asking. He's done enough for himself and has got championships already but, that's the only thing he can sacrifice if he wants another ring before his awaited retirement from the NBA after all of these years that he's been a part of it.

I believe LeBron James will sign one last NBA contract. $30,000,000 over 2 years with either the Golden State Warriors or the Los Angeles Lakers.

Giannis will get traded to the Miami Heat. I keep seeing news about him going to Boston, but I don’t believe it. He is too big of a flight risk to sign with the Heat for someone else to trade for him.

[Dave1]

I also wouldn't expect LeBron and Giannis both to be traded to Warriors at the same time. You can just look at their wages and think pretty much the same.

We shouldn't forget about Curry's presence at the same time. But one of LeBron-Giannis would really be good to see there.

However it looks like Giannis is closer to Heat according to recent news/rumours.

Yes, as the saying goes, if there's smoke then there's fire. So the news is that Giannis might go with the Heat and sign with them. But not sure the player that are going to be involved as it might cause the Heat some of their best players like Tyler Hero perhaps.

But let us see, for the Lebron case, I speculate that he will move to a new team. The Lakers have Luka already, so they might go and build the team around him and not Lebron. So James will definitely look for a better option for him, like 2 years and it could be the Warriors.

[tech30338]

What's Lebron going to do now by the way? Is he leaving Lakers for certain or preparing to sign another contract extension? The last time I read about him, he was leaving. 

Another thing I've heard is the possibility of joining Warriors. That sounds interesting. I don't think they'd be able to become champions then though. But I'd love to watch them anyway.

Im more interested on the haters of lebron where every argument of players like MJ, Wemby, Luka SGA, he is always in the mixed, but kidding aside he might leave if there is a better offer its business at the end of the day, and I think even if he wins another ring from somewhere else the haters will got something to say about him, but for sure NBA will never be the same again without him being in the league for so long, another thing, is Bryce going to be in the draft or he will be staying and prepare for another Draft class?

[Fredomago]

Giannis will surely be traded since it is already evident that he does not want to play with his current team anymore.

As for the Lakers, trading LeBron might open up space for new players and probably improve the team, but there is a negative impact as well on the fans since LeBron is a celebrity in sports and people come to see him, so that is something they should consider. But if LeBron is the one asking for a trade, then there is nothing they can do but grant his request, and if he goes to the Warriors, that would mean trading players, but who?

That is what LeBron needs to do if he still want to play and get a title. He needs to cut his pay check to give more opening to the other stars wherever he's going. I'm just not sure if it's real that he's going to ask for a max but even he does, I don't think the teams that will take him will still give what he's asking. He's done enough for himself and has got championships already but, that's the only thing he can sacrifice if he wants another ring before his awaited retirement from the NBA after all of these years that he's been a part of it.

Businesses wise I think whoever will take him if ever Lakers will lethim go will use him more on the marketing of their merchants and possible ticket sales, as for capabilities to still be the main guy, he should consider those young stars like what he's doing last season where he allow Luka and Reaves to take over but just continue bringing what he can help, either Lakers will keep him or he will ask for a trade, it will be reveal in time let's see if what will be his next decision.

[Jostern]

Giannis will surely be traded since it is already evident that he does not want to play with his current team anymore.

As for the Lakers, trading LeBron might open up space for new players and probably improve the team, but there is a negative impact as well on the fans since LeBron is a celebrity in sports and people come to see him, so that is something they should consider. But if LeBron is the one asking for a trade, then there is nothing they can do but grant his request, and if he goes to the Warriors, that would mean trading players, but who?

That is what LeBron needs to do if he still want to play and get a title. He needs to cut his pay check to give more opening to the other stars wherever he's going. I'm just not sure if it's real that he's going to ask for a max but even he does, I don't think the teams that will take him will still give what he's asking. He's done enough for himself and has got championships already but, that's the only thing he can sacrifice if he wants another ring before his awaited retirement from the NBA after all of these years that he's been a part of it.

Businesses wise I think whoever will take him if ever Lakers will lethim go will use him more on the marketing of their merchants and possible ticket sales, as for capabilities to still be the main guy, he should consider those young stars like what he's doing last season where he allow Luka and Reaves to take over but just continue bringing what he can help, either Lakers will keep him or he will ask for a trade, it will be reveal in time let's see if what will be his next decision.

What you said is absolutely true, I think whoever that takes LeBron James would be on the ground of the marketing side of the sports which is most especially in the benefit of making money and marketing their franchises and also on business knowledge and business credibility.

I don’t really know what LeBron James can offer anymore in the court considering his age, he is an old player who can only offer that credibility or business group and marketing credibility I believe most of the teams would definitely be interested in younger players.

[Webetcoins]

Brunson scoring as much as the team did could be one of the biggest reasons why Knicks won, they just couldn't contain Brunson, plus Spurs didn't shoot the ball well, and for almost every game they lead the game and then lost.

Did you know that, if you calculate based on minutes, Spurs led the games 80% of the time and they still lost 4-1? That is proof enough that we are seeing a Spurs team that has horrible end of the game streak. Which is why they should focus on stamina this season if they can.

[tech30338]

Brunson scoring as much as the team did could be one of the biggest reasons why Knicks won, they just couldn't contain Brunson, plus Spurs didn't shoot the ball well, and for almost every game they lead the game and then lost.

Did you know that, if you calculate based on minutes, Spurs led the games 80% of the time and they still lost 4-1? That is proof enough that we are seeing a Spurs team that has horrible end of the game streak. Which is why they should focus on stamina this season if they can.

they were unable to hold the lead until the last minute that is why they were down in the series early, if they have manage it correctly along the way, they could be in the lead and the one that is raising the trophy sadly its the other way around the players who were expected to be the one to lead them to the crown, do the opposite turn over to turn over and giving the ball, and taking the shot that is not needed, they could be trading him, and they might chase Giannis, if they were willing to give up players.

[freedomgo]

Brunson scoring as much as the team did could be one of the biggest reasons why Knicks won, they just couldn't contain Brunson, plus Spurs didn't shoot the ball well, and for almost every game they lead the game and then lost.

That was very evident, he was unstoppable, maybe he would struggle in the first half but in the 2nd half he will be fully charged to lead the team, that’s how good and how clutch he is, he is not afraid of taking shots and he really embraces being the captain of the team.

Did you know that, if you calculate based on minutes, Spurs led the games 80% of the time and they still lost 4-1? That is proof enough that we are seeing a Spurs team that has horrible end of the game streak. Which is why they should focus on stamina this season if they can.

I noticed that but I don’t have the stats, good thing you brought it up.

And yes the Spurs were really good but they mostly lost in the clutch, they are a bad 4th quarter team in the NBA Finals and that is because of their lack of experience and the character of a real leader, if Wemby is their leader then that would make my statement true.

[danherbias07]

Captain Clutch.

Google now autocorrects ‘Jalen Brunson’ to well-earned nickname after Knicks NBA Finals heroics
https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/google-now-autocorrects-jalen-brunson-121526423.html

Google has now decided that Brunson deserves to be more widely recognised as ‘Captain Clutch’.

If you search for Brunson’s name on Google, the following prompt will appear: “Did you mean: Captain Clutch Brunson?”

I hope it sticks. It suits how he performs whenever he is locked in. Have you guys seen when Brunson will start to lock in? I have seen that in Game 4, and he is looking into something, but I think his brain is zoning out.
We call this "tulala" in our language, and when you are in that moment, you are just locked in and looking in one place until someone or something breaks it.

I just wish the hunger for a championship remains so that they can do a back-to-back.

[stadus]

Captain Clutch.

I love the name and he really deserves that, he can be one of the greatest in the NBA when he retires if he continues the way he plays and still brings the Knicks to a championship again. It is just funny that we have someone next to GOAT LeBron, he is a Hall of Famer with individual stats that are hard to surpass but this nickname with clutch on it could never really fit him, since he would pass the ball in the last seconds while Brunson takes the matter into his own hands.

[Botnake]

Captain Clutch.

I love the name and he really deserves that, he can be one of the greatest in the NBA when he retires if he continues the way he plays and still brings the Knicks to a championship again. It is just funny that we have someone next to GOAT LeBron, he is a Hall of Famer with individual stats that are hard to surpass but this nickname with clutch on it could never really fit him, since he would pass the ball in the last seconds while Brunson takes the matter into his own hands.

Lebron haters spotted! 

Well, I agree with you, that is what I noticed too, I still remember the meme where instead of LeBron shooting the ball, he passed it to his teammate and his teammate thought he just had to hold the ball and not shoot, thinking they were ahead, but that was a dumb move. But LeBron has proven himself many times since he is not just a one-time champion, Brunson is just a one-time champion for now, but I like this guy because he is very humble so the Knicks could possibly repeat it again as long as Captain Clutch is fully healthy, that ankle has to recover.

[OgNasty]

Speaking of LeBron, it sounds like he may not be signing with the Warriors after all. He’s reportedly looking to sign a one year deal with the Lakers for over 50 million. I guess if you know how cheap LeBron is this should be no surprise. The guy who forces people to listen to Spotify ads at his parties wasn’t going to take a massive pay cut.