2026 NBA Season

[Finestream]

The team is still too weak honestly. If I were to choose, I would not give Reaves a max contract.

That is your personal opinion, but numbers don’t lie, and Lakers management is not stupid enough to give Reaves a max contract if he does not deserve it.

The Lakers are a big-market team, so they need players that fans are willing to watch, and I believe the decision is just right. Although I agree with you that the team is still weak compared to proven playoff teams. Honestly, I don’t even think the Lakers can beat the top teams in the West, like OKC, Nuggets, Timberwolves, and Spurs.

[OgNasty]

Hearing that Cleveland is pursuing some wild trades to maybe get LeBron a final championship on his way out. They’ve been linked in talks with Boston to possibly get Jaylen Brown. If they can get Brown and then sign LeBron for the minimum, I think they would have a real shot at going all the way.

[Webetcoins]

Spurs wanting Kawhi back?? Seriously? After what happened? Now that would be one of the worst deals of all time if they do something like that. Kawhi is still the same injured player that he was when he left, he still misses all the important games, he got older, and he is not going to give you playoff success because he will most likely be injured.

And if you leave all of that aside, like not even think about it for a moment, you have to also see the fact that fans still do hate him for how he left.

[CLS63]

Spurs wanting Kawhi back?? Seriously? After what happened? Now that would be one of the worst deals of all time if they do something like that. Kawhi is still the same injured player that he was when he left, he still misses all the important games, he got older, and he is not going to give you playoff success because he will most likely be injured.

And if you leave all of that aside, like not even think about it for a moment, you have to also see the fact that fans still do hate him for how he left.

Before anything else I don't think Kawhi would be a good choice for the game they have built at the moment. I think they shouldn't make changes in their game plan.

In the end that was what brought them to the finals by even eliminating the biggest favourite which was Thunder.

Besides while there is already Wemby there is no need for Kawhi as well.

[el kaka22]

Between how Kawhi wanted to get out of Spurs and forced them to get worse just as they were rebuilding for the aftermath of Ginobili-parker-Duncan era, and how he literally made the news basically regards to how he treated that whole period, and caused Spurs fans to literally hate him.

And also wanting to get back now that they are good again and for the last ten years just acting as if he never wanted to be there, and only want back because they reached finals. I am pretty sure that Kawhi is the person Spurs should get on the last of the list, like you needed to get 400 other players before you get to Kawhi. If Spurs do get Kawhi by giving up some players who helped them reach the finals, then they are more stupid than I thought.

[livingfree]

Spurs wanting Kawhi back?? Seriously? After what happened? Now that would be one of the worst deals of all time if they do something like that. Kawhi is still the same injured player that he was when he left, he still misses all the important games, he got older, and he is not going to give you playoff success because he will most likely be injured.

And if you leave all of that aside, like not even think about it for a moment, you have to also see the fact that fans still do hate him for how he left.

This is a bad trade for them.

Stop taking him anymore because they can rebuild the team without having to max contracts on these stars that might be injured later.

Get some better guards out there that has the potential and at least been into the playoffs and finals. Spurs wanting to spend so much money on a problem.

[Fredomago]

I agree, their impacts are too different Schroder play like a role player while Reaves can takeover alongside with LeBron and Luka or even both stars are not around, and we see the fruit of that gamble with his skills and talents, Lakers see good future with him together with Luka and similar to what you have said LeBron's time might not be that long with the Lakers so they need to keep a legit scorer to help Luka and the rest of the Lakers squad.

The team is still too weak honestly. If I were to choose, I would not give Reaves a max contract.

Well, Luka is already a proven scorer, and I think with the salary they gave to Reaves, they could have gotten more players to surround Luka, so the Lakers would improve, especially their second unit. But it already happened, so we have to respect that. Let’s just hope that in the coming season, we will see some improvement. And if they reach the playoffs, hopefully they will be a better team and not just exit in the first round, or at best the second round.

Hopefully when Luka is more healthier they'll be manage to make some decent run, though like what you said with the amount Reaves receive on his new contract they may be able to get more role players to sorround Luka, but that's  management decision maybe they see something great that Reaves may provide them we never know if what future will bring to this Lakers squad, it will reflect on their performances this upcoming new season.

[boyptc]

I also Jokic is more lean this time for the FIBA. Seems to be more serious this time by shedding some pounds of weight to bring glory to his country.

But this might also be the chance for him to get another title and that's why he's removing those excess weight.

Besides while there is already Wemby there is no need for Kawhi as well.

I agree, the play should rotate around Wemby and not with another star that would try to get the spotlight of him. It's a team game but Kawhi would play like that.

They don't need him anymore honestly.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Lots of movement including this one

The Oklahoma City Thunder are trading sharpshooter Isaiah Joe to the Detroit Pistons for two future second-round picks, sources tell ESPN.

https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/2070525067893633345

And so the Pistons will have another shooter, and together with Duncan Robinson.

Alvarado also re-signs with the Knicks to make another run for a championship. He was vital part of the team, coming from the bench to provide spark with his hustle and outside shooting.

[fullfitlarry]

It's most likely a fake news as I saw that Ayton has supposedly traded to the Knicks.

But I can't find any source so maybe it's just a fan base made trade and fake. Yes, there's a lot of movement and I was shock that the Thunder has move Isaiah Joe as he is a good two way player for them and he can add value to the team if needed.

Hark though will return to the Thunder with a new 3 year contract. We thought that taking Mara in the draft, who might replace Hark in the future.

[Cointxz]

Spurs wanting Kawhi back?? Seriously? After what happened? Now that would be one of the worst deals of all time if they do something like that. Kawhi is still the same injured player that he was when he left, he still misses all the important games, he got older, and he is not going to give you playoff success because he will most likely be injured.

And if you leave all of that aside, like not even think about it for a moment, you have to also see the fact that fans still do hate him for how he left.

This is a bad trade for them.

Stop taking him anymore because they can rebuild the team without having to max contracts on these stars that might be injured later.

Get some better guards out there that has the potential and at least been into the playoffs and finals. Spurs wanting to spend so much money on a problem.

Kawhi per se is a good player especially his defensive capabilities. Assuming he will play most games without injury then I guess he can bring Spurs another chip.

But the main question is how they can acquire him without dismantling their core players.

I will be happy to see Kawhi play back again on Spurs since I love him playing before during Duncan era on Spurs. He and Wemby will be solid defensively.

[wiss19]

Kawhi Leonard is looking to move on from his drama with the Los Angeles Clippers. He said he will only consider signing a deal with the San Antonio Spurs or the Toronto Raptors. I’m not sure he fits in with what the Spurs are trying to do with a Wemby rebuild, but it is hard to turn down one of the best to do it.

He will fit in there since he will be a good addition for the Spurs defensive strength. The question is how many players Spurs needed to sacrifice in able to acquire Kawhi without sacrificing their current roster core build.

Maybe they can trade, Fox, Vasell and other bench but I really doubt Spurs commit a lot for Kawhi unless he will adjust his salary same with what Brunson did.

That is why I strongly hope that Spurs doesn't do this. They already have a team that went to finals, and by all accounts everyone hoped they would win, and they did look like they were the better team before the finals started.

And yes they did ended up losing, that's fine, that's understandable, but if they give a lot of players from the finals run, just to get an aging Kawhi, that would be a bad mistake and they will not get any better. Sure I can see why Kawhi may want to be at Spurs again, but Spurs should not want him at all.

[avp2306]

This is a bad trade for them.

Stop taking him anymore because they can rebuild the team without having to max contracts on these stars that might be injured later.

Get some better guards out there that has the potential and at least been into the playoffs and finals. Spurs wanting to spend so much money on a problem.

Kawhi per se is a good player especially his defensive capabilities. Assuming he will play most games without injury then I guess he can bring Spurs another chip.

But the main question is how they can acquire him without dismantling their core players.

I will be happy to see Kawhi play back again on Spurs since I love him playing before during Duncan era on Spurs. He and Wemby will be solid defensively.

Yeah no question he's proven a good player and somehow good addition for Spurs if he remain healthy.

But injury issues still exist on side of Kawhi, if he will just sit because of injuries again then nothing will happen to Spurs and they are just wasting their young talent for doing that trade.

Many love to see Kawhi being reunited with Spurs, but they currently have those talents that they need. What Spurs need to do is to make their roster intact and develop their young players, since they still have more bigger chance to win a championship maybe on next season.

[tech30338]

I agree, their impacts are too different Schroder play like a role player while Reaves can takeover alongside with LeBron and Luka or even both stars are not around, and we see the fruit of that gamble with his skills and talents, Lakers see good future with him together with Luka and similar to what you have said LeBron's time might not be that long with the Lakers so they need to keep a legit scorer to help Luka and the rest of the Lakers squad.

The team is still too weak honestly. If I were to choose, I would not give Reaves a max contract.

Well, Luka is already a proven scorer, and I think with the salary they gave to Reaves, they could have gotten more players to surround Luka, so the Lakers would improve, especially their second unit. But it already happened, so we have to respect that. Let’s just hope that in the coming season, we will see some improvement. And if they reach the playoffs, hopefully they will be a better team and not just exit in the first round, or at best the second round.

They will just end in the second round just like before better to let go of reaves i dont think he can help in the tittle run, they need a really strong player who can depend on, reaves disappear when need the most no disrespect, people really think he got bags but i can say is its either early or misjudge.

[emrecemsan]

The trade I'm surprised of the most now is LaMelo Ball to Timberwolves and Naz Reid to Hornets... The reason is that Hornets has given up on their star player really easily.

They had a great rise in a part of the season the last time. Why would they want to make such change all of a sudden? This is a big risk to take for them if they want to play bigger in the future. 

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Kawhi Leonard is looking to move on from his drama with the Los Angeles Clippers. He said he will only consider signing a deal with the San Antonio Spurs or the Toronto Raptors. I’m not sure he fits in with what the Spurs are trying to do with a Wemby rebuild, but it is hard to turn down one of the best to do it.

He will fit in there since he will be a good addition for the Spurs defensive strength. The question is how many players Spurs needed to sacrifice in able to acquire Kawhi without sacrificing their current roster core build.

Maybe they can trade, Fox, Vasell and other bench but I really doubt Spurs commit a lot for Kawhi unless he will adjust his salary same with what Brunson did.

That is why I strongly hope that Spurs doesn't do this. They already have a team that went to finals, and by all accounts everyone hoped they would win, and they did look like they were the better team before the finals started.

And yes they did ended up losing, that's fine, that's understandable, but if they give a lot of players from the finals run, just to get an aging Kawhi, that would be a bad mistake and they will not get any better. Sure I can see why Kawhi may want to be at Spurs again, but Spurs should not want him at all.

They might want to work out the contract with Fox, at $39 million, I don't know, but it looks like it's not worth that huge money as he should be the second option behind Wemby but he disappeared in the finals.

So I wouldn't be surprised if he got traded in the next season. Not sure if they are really interested on Kawhi, it could be that it was Kawhi's preferred destination but it doesn't mean that there is a ongoing reunion as the Spurs is already solid with their young core.

[tech30338]

Kawhi Leonard is looking to move on from his drama with the Los Angeles Clippers. He said he will only consider signing a deal with the San Antonio Spurs or the Toronto Raptors. I’m not sure he fits in with what the Spurs are trying to do with a Wemby rebuild, but it is hard to turn down one of the best to do it.

He will fit in there since he will be a good addition for the Spurs defensive strength. The question is how many players Spurs needed to sacrifice in able to acquire Kawhi without sacrificing their current roster core build.

Maybe they can trade, Fox, Vasell and other bench but I really doubt Spurs commit a lot for Kawhi unless he will adjust his salary same with what Brunson did.

That is why I strongly hope that Spurs doesn't do this. They already have a team that went to finals, and by all accounts everyone hoped they would win, and they did look like they were the better team before the finals started.

And yes they did ended up losing, that's fine, that's understandable, but if they give a lot of players from the finals run, just to get an aging Kawhi, that would be a bad mistake and they will not get any better. Sure I can see why Kawhi may want to be at Spurs again, but Spurs should not want him at all.

They might want to work out the contract with Fox, at $39 million, I don't know, but it looks like it's not worth that huge money as he should be the second option behind Wemby but he disappeared in the finals.

So I wouldn't be surprised if he got traded in the next season. Not sure if they are really interested on Kawhi, it could be that it was Kawhi's preferred destination but it doesn't mean that there is a ongoing reunion as the Spurs is already solid with their young core.

If im.the owner i will pay him just to leave my team , with the performance he did in the finals paying him would be just a waste.
I think they should look for veteran player with championship experience, i would gladly trade him away for my team, if the klaw return i would end his career.

[danherbias07]

Spurs wanting Kawhi back?? Seriously? After what happened? Now that would be one of the worst deals of all time if they do something like that. Kawhi is still the same injured player that he was when he left, he still misses all the important games, he got older, and he is not going to give you playoff success because he will most likely be injured.

And if you leave all of that aside, like not even think about it for a moment, you have to also see the fact that fans still hate him for how he left.

Yeah. I don't really like how Kawhi Leonard plays the game now. It's mostly absent. Actually, he is being forgotten because he is always injured. The name is not that loud anymore. If the Spurs really want this to happen, they cannot let the Clippers take Stephon Castle. That young guy is a growing star, and he will probably soar as he gets more experience after years of playing. Plus, these young guns already went through high pressure from the NBA Finals, and it's not an easy feat.
If they badly want Kawhi and it cannot be helped, they need to push a trade that would only sacrifice their future drafts. They already have stars in the making, and they just need those drafts for trade purposes. Also, Dylon Harper should be off the table.

[Sanitough]

Yeah. I don't really like how Kawhi Leonard plays the game now. It's mostly absent. Actually, he is being forgotten because he is always injured. The name is not that loud anymore. If the Spurs really want this to happen, they cannot let the Clippers take Stephon Castle. That young guy is a growing star, and he will probably soar as he gets more experience after years of playing. Plus, these young guns already went through high pressure from the NBA Finals, and it's not an easy feat.

Honestly, for me, I would be fine with that. What I don’t want the Spurs to give up is Wemby and Harper, because they were very consistent during the NBA Finals.

And I think Kawhi Leonard is really worth a lot because he has already won championships, and the guy can carry a team. He will not be like Fox, who might struggle in the playoffs. Kawhi can be unstoppable when healthy.

The only problem with Leonard, and this is where a team has to gamble, is his injury history. Because if he gets injured, most likely he will be done for the whole season. But hopefully, he stays healthy.

[Vaculin]

The only problem with Leonard, and this is where a team has to gamble, is his injury history. Because if he gets injured, most likely he will be done for the whole season. But hopefully, he stays healthy.

I’m sure they already considered that, and if they still acquire him, then that means they are willing to gamble on that risk. This season, Leonard was able to return, but sadly, they did not make it to the playoffs, if I’m not mistaken. But the Clippers are probably already done with Leonard, especially since they already gave up Harden, so maybe they want to rebuild and trade Leonard too. With that, the Spurs could benefit because they will have young guys mixed with experienced players. That is already an improvement for a championship team.