2026 NBA Season

[batang_bitcoin]

Who's thinking that there could be an ego issue with these three? I'm expecting Lebron to lead this team while the other two mvps to provide support to his leadership.

That is a tough question, but I cannot imagine LeBron playing for a team where he is not considered one of the leaders. Still, it is no longer the same as before, when LeBron could completely lead a team by himself because he is no longer in his prime.

The fact that he signed for what looks like a veteran-minimum type of contract ($8 million for two years) shows that he may be willing to follow whatever system the team creates for him in order to win another championship. The good thing about the Sixers is that they have improved a lot ^{on paper}. They added LeBron and Brown, two players who already know what it takes to win a championship.

Because of that, I expect Philadelphia to finish well in the coming season. 

Taking the word veteran, so that's where the clue is. And I also think that he's going to be leader for the team despite that it's only a two year minimum contract. All players are looking up to him and respect the man for his tenure in the league, not to mention his age and everyone has to give respect for the old man in the room.

My main concern right now is the coaching. Can the coaches properly use these two additional superstars and build strong chemistry among the players?

That is what we will find out, but I am hopeful.

BTW, here are the current top five teams in the NBA futures betting market:

https://www.espn.com/nba/futures

San Antonio Spurs +270
Oklahoma City Thunder +270
New York Knicks +900
Philadelphia 76ers +900
Boston Celtics +1300

LOL, Knicks still +900 ( the defending champ, this is crazy..)

Because each team now has the potential to become a champ and even Knicks is defending champ, we see the build up of other teams and it's all about chasing rings for this era.

[meser#]

The impact of the moves involving LeBron and Jaylen Brown is already being felt. For the 76ers' first preseason game, the lowest ticket price skyrocketed from $68 last year to $280 this year.
For the preseason game against Boston, the lowest ticket price climbed as high as $540.

LeBron accepted a minimum-salary contract to play for a championship-contending team; he agreed to a salary 92% lower than what he earned last year.
I will be watching with great interest to see what LeBron does here.

[OgNasty]

The impact of the moves involving LeBron and Jaylen Brown is already being felt. For the 76ers' first preseason game, the lowest ticket price skyrocketed from $68 last year to $280 this year.
For the preseason game against Boston, the lowest ticket price climbed as high as $540.

LeBron accepted a minimum-salary contract to play for a championship-contending team; he agreed to a salary 92% lower than what he earned last year.
I will be watching with great interest to see what LeBron does here.

I’m surprised people are overpaying for preseason games. I doubt LeBron will even play.

I do find it concerning that he is planning to live in New York and fly to practices and games in a helicopter every day. After what happening to Kobe I feel like this is tempting fate, but I’m sure he will be extra cautious.

[avp2306]

The impact of the moves involving LeBron and Jaylen Brown is already being felt. For the 76ers' first preseason game, the lowest ticket price skyrocketed from $68 last year to $280 this year.
For the preseason game against Boston, the lowest ticket price climbed as high as $540.

LeBron accepted a minimum-salary contract to play for a championship-contending team; he agreed to a salary 92% lower than what he earned last year.
I will be watching with great interest to see what LeBron does here.

I’m surprised people are overpaying for preseason games. I doubt LeBron will even play.

I do find it concerning that he is planning to live in New York and fly to practices and games in a helicopter every day. After what happening to Kobe I feel like this is tempting fate, but I’m sure he will be extra cautious.

Yeah those prices don't really have any sense at all, especially if Lebron won't play.

But I have good feeling that he will play with limited minutes, since this is also what he do when he newly signed on Lakers.

The concern about helicopter thing is valid, knowing we have lost Kobe in that incident, but for sure Lebron's team will pay more attention on his safety. So for sure he will be fine and most likely LBJ will not experience the same tragedy as what Kobe experienced.

[Fredomago]

The impact of the moves involving LeBron and Jaylen Brown is already being felt. For the 76ers' first preseason game, the lowest ticket price skyrocketed from $68 last year to $280 this year.
For the preseason game against Boston, the lowest ticket price climbed as high as $540.

LeBron accepted a minimum-salary contract to play for a championship-contending team; he agreed to a salary 92% lower than what he earned last year.
I will be watching with great interest to see what LeBron does here.

As expected, Sixers will take advantage after that success bringing LeBron to their squad, more on money or business side and since they've got a lot of scorer what they needed now is to established good blends and chemistries, all of those key core players can play both in offense and in defense so it will not be hard for LeBron he can be use as a good decoy attracting defense as he will keep getting that respect from their opponents.

[Dave1]

The impact of the moves involving LeBron and Jaylen Brown is already being felt. For the 76ers' first preseason game, the lowest ticket price skyrocketed from $68 last year to $280 this year.
For the preseason game against Boston, the lowest ticket price climbed as high as $540.

LeBron accepted a minimum-salary contract to play for a championship-contending team; he agreed to a salary 92% lower than what he earned last year.
I will be watching with great interest to see what LeBron does here.

I’m surprised people are overpaying for preseason games. I doubt LeBron will even play.

I do find it concerning that he is planning to live in New York and fly to practices and games in a helicopter every day. After what happening to Kobe I feel like this is tempting fate, but I’m sure he will be extra cautious.

I'm not aware that he has plans to live in New York, I thought that his family is in LA. And thus, when he moved their he brought his family along although that could be a different story now that almost all of his kids have grown up already.

Crossing our fingers though, as you have said, Kobe (RIP) had one of the worst helicopter disaster for a sports athlete. Hopefully, Lebron should have at least take that into consideration and not take that risk for his life.

Also, I'm thinking that moving to Philadelphia, he might have consulted his family and more willing to move their for him.

[Oasisman]

Have any of you been following about the developing story about Steph Curry potentially going to be traded?

Some sports related social media pages and sports website stated that Stephen Curry is reportedly growing tired of the Warriors waiting for superstar players instead of building around the roster they already have.
His potential destination? San Antonio Spurs   and DeAaron Fox and some future picks as trading counterparts.
According to Yahoo sports, some fans are also disappointed after LeBron not signing with the Warriors, and they requested for Curry to be traded.
source

So, is this really some sort of the effect after losing LeBron sweepstakes?

A prediction market has opened on April about Curry potential trade, and it has eventually increased today even without any trade confirmation request yet.

What do y'all think?

[coinrifft]

So, is this really some sort of the effect after losing LeBron sweepstakes?

A prediction market has opened on April about Curry potential trade, and it has eventually increased today even without any trade confirmation request yet.

What do y'all think?

Not sure if this is the Lebron effect of the Warriors not getting him. Or simply it was just the Curry is frustrated right now on how the team is going. Yes, they got a potential great rookie. But I guess Curry is looking for the Warriors to still get some good players so that they can do another championship run with him.

Unfortunately, from what we read, the GM doesn't want to do it. And so with that kind of news, then Steph might be thinking of not signing a extension with them. And with the way that great players are moving around like Lebron, I wouldn't be surprised to see him putting on a new jersey next season.

[Stavri]

The impact of the moves involving LeBron and Jaylen Brown is already being felt. For the 76ers' first preseason game, the lowest ticket price skyrocketed from $68 last year to $280 this year.
For the preseason game against Boston, the lowest ticket price climbed as high as $540.

LeBron accepted a minimum-salary contract to play for a championship-contending team; he agreed to a salary 92% lower than what he earned last year.
I will be watching with great interest to see what LeBron does here.

As expected, Sixers will take advantage after that success bringing LeBron to their squad, more on money or business side and since they've got a lot of scorer what they needed now is to established good blends and chemistries, all of those key core players can play both in offense and in defense so it will not be hard for LeBron he can be use as a good decoy attracting defense as he will keep getting that respect from their opponents.

Sixers have to trade for a backup big somehow, even if it means giving up a first round pick. imo Ryan Kalkbrenner could be a good target now that he’s redundant for the Hornets after they drafted Hannes Steinbach this year.

[jakdanyel]

Have any of you been following about the developing story about Steph Curry potentially going to be traded?

Some sports related social media pages and sports website stated that Stephen Curry is reportedly growing tired of the Warriors waiting for superstar players instead of building around the roster they already have.
His potential destination? San Antonio Spurs   and DeAaron Fox and some future picks as trading counterparts.

...

What do y'all think?

Really? I didn't come across anything related to that. But I understand Curry though. He just dedicated his career to Warriors. He is like the owner around there. 

But they just don't listen to him well as it seems. They should have respected him enough and built a better roster around him. If he signs for Spurs that could be really interesting. Curry - Wembanyama...

Maybe Curry is 38 now but he can still do better with a stronger roster. He can push for his 5th title.

[LogitechMouse]

Have any of you been following about the developing story about Steph Curry potentially going to be traded?
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His potential destination? San Antonio Spurs   and DeAaron Fox and some future picks as trading counterparts.
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So, is this really some sort of the effect after losing LeBron sweepstakes?

A prediction market has opened on April about Curry potential trade, and it has eventually increased today even without any trade confirmation request yet.

What do y'all think?

Yes, I saw this as well, and I've watched multiple videos about it already, and TBH you can't blame the player especially when you're the only team that hasn't got any free agents in free agency this off-season. They only got the 11th pick in this year's draft, and that's it. They even lost Post "Malone", Pat Spencer, and even Draymond Green right now is a free agent even though I believe that he'll come back to play in Warriors uniform.

As for the Spurs being his destination, I don't see it happening TBH. I can't imagine the Warriors trading Curry for Fox plus draft picks especially now that Curry only has one year on his contract. If I'm the Spurs management, it would be better to just wait for the contract to end then try to get him on free agency unless Curry himself will request for a trade then that's a different scenario already. Yes, this is the effect of Lebron not going to the Warriors.

I wonder what will be the future of Curry though. TBH, I would love him being included with the likes of Kobe, Duncan, and Dirk out there where they played in one team only for their whole career, but with what's happening with the Warriors right now, it isn't aligned with what Curry wants which is another title.

[arwin100]

Have any of you been following about the developing story about Steph Curry potentially going to be traded?

Some sports related social media pages and sports website stated that Stephen Curry is reportedly growing tired of the Warriors waiting for superstar players instead of building around the roster they already have.
His potential destination? San Antonio Spurs   and DeAaron Fox and some future picks as trading counterparts.
According to Yahoo sports, some fans are also disappointed after LeBron not signing with the Warriors, and they requested for Curry to be traded.
source

So, is this really some sort of the effect after losing LeBron sweepstakes?

A prediction market has opened on April about Curry potential trade, and it has eventually increased today even without any trade confirmation request yet.

What do y'all think?

I heard about this news and many fans of Curry are frustrated with the current situation happening on Warriors. They think Warriors is wasting the talent and time of Curry for not doing any big move.

Its really bad for them for not getting any great talents which can help their team. But so far I didn't hear anything from Curry if he really want to be out on Warriors. Since somehow I think he's fine there and he don't have anything to prove anymore. He won multiple championship on GSW and its more better for his career if he retire on a team that draft him same as what Kobe did.

Warriors is interested for this Ex-Warriors star Klay Thompson linked to reunion with Golden State  and it might happen if Dallas would agree for a contract buyout.

[Ziskinberg]

Warriors is interested for this Ex-Warriors star Klay Thompson linked to reunion with Golden State  and it might happen if Dallas would agree for a contract buyout.

Wouldn’t that feel a little insulting to Klay? Golden State didn’t want to give him the kind of contract he was looking for, so he ended up leaving after helping them win multiple championships. Now, if they really want him back only after his current contract gets bought out, it can look like they only value him when he becomes available for cheap.

Of course, basketball is still a business, and Klay may have good memories with Curry, Draymond, and the Warriors. But personally, if I were in his position, I would think twice before returning to a team that was willing to move on from me.

Maybe he would accept a reunion for one final championship run, but from a self-respect point of view, I can also understand why he might prefer to finish his career somewhere else.

[tech30338]

Ithink robinson is the major player in their eam during the playoffs run as you can remember towns is on and off his game and robinson is the one who step up for him, also during the finals most of his plays are crucial, he make a big impact to the team because if town goes out he is the one who will sub for him, towns can rest a few minutes.

He must still have value, otherwise Boston wouldn’t give him a three-year contract worth $47.4 million. His free-throw shooting can be a liability, but defensively he is excellent and probably a better rim protector than KAT.

The Knicks simply couldn’t afford to keep him at that salary, so letting him walk was probably their only realistic option. It’s still unfortunate that he joined another playoff team, because there’s a good chance they could meet him again in the postseason.

I don’t think the Knicks will suddenly struggle just because Robinson left, though. They now have Andre Drummond, and maybe their system can make him useful. He can still rebound, protect the paint, and give KAT some rest. He may not replace everything Robinson provided, but he should be able to handle the backup role.

Great pickup for the knicks pick him up in a veteran contract deal, seems they really don't want to retain Robinson because if they really want to they could have slash salary from other players, but its their decision and Drummond still decent points and rebounds after player with several teams, they got him really cheap, lets see how he pair with other players, besides they can really use him also to be able to rest KAT, and with 5+ points and rebounds that is really a big help.

[Maslate]

Great pickup for the knicks pick him up in a veteran contract deal, seems they really don't want to retain Robinson because if they really want to they could have slash salary from other players, ....

They really couldn’t do much once Boston made that kind of offer. Matching it would have been difficult, especially with the Knicks already managing an expensive roster.

I guess that’s one of the problems championship teams eventually face. Other teams start paying attention to the role players who looked effective in a winning system, and those players get bigger offers elsewhere. We saw something similar after the Lakers won the championship. Several important players eventually left, and the roster changed a lot. The next season, they couldn’t repeat the same success.

Sometimes keeping the core stars is not enough. Losing the right role players can also break the chemistry that made the team work.

but its their decision and Drummond still decent points and rebounds after player with several teams, they got him really cheap, lets see how he pair with other players, besides they can really use him also to be able to rest KAT, and with 5+ points and rebounds that is really a big help.

We will find it out, But Drummond has played with many teams, that means he is not so valuable than before.

[OgNasty]

Have any of you been following about the developing story about Steph Curry potentially going to be traded?

Some sports related social media pages and sports website stated that Stephen Curry is reportedly growing tired of the Warriors waiting for superstar players instead of building around the roster they already have.
His potential destination? San Antonio Spurs   and DeAaron Fox and some future picks as trading counterparts.
According to Yahoo sports, some fans are also disappointed after LeBron not signing with the Warriors, and they requested for Curry to be traded.
source

So, is this really some sort of the effect after losing LeBron sweepstakes?

A prediction market has opened on April about Curry potential trade, and it has eventually increased today even without any trade confirmation request yet.

What do y'all think?

I heard about this news and many fans of Curry are frustrated with the current situation happening on Warriors. They think Warriors is wasting the talent and time of Curry for not doing any big move.

Its really bad for them for not getting any great talents which can help their team. But so far I didn't hear anything from Curry if he really want to be out on Warriors. Since somehow I think he's fine there and he don't have anything to prove anymore. He won multiple championship on GSW and its more better for his career if he retire on a team that draft him same as what Kobe did.

Warriors is interested for this Ex-Warriors star Klay Thompson linked to reunion with Golden State  and it might happen if Dallas would agree for a contract buyout.

Like I mentioned yesterday (or was it the day before), the Warriors are in a position where they can trade Curry now, or lose him for nothing at the end of the season.  So they basically have to trade him.  A player like Curry will get to call his shot as well, because nobody will want to rent him for a year.  The rumors I'm hearing now are that Steph wants to go to Miami and play for the Heat.  He's had some public struggles with his wife recently, so I could see him doing the Miami party thing with Giannis.  Talk of San Antonion I think is wishfull thinking by the fans, but we could very well see Steph make a big move in the coming months.

[Distraction]

Steph Curry is even looking for his options to leave Warriors this summer so I don't feel like that reunion with Klay Thompson will ever happen. At least at Warriors... 

I support Curry in his decision truthfully. He just doesn't want to stay at a team that is far away from being competitive for a long time. One can say he is also old but this doesn't mean that he can't fight for at least another championship.

[xLays]

Steph Curry is even looking for his options to leave Warriors this summer so I don't feel like that reunion with Klay Thompson will ever happen. At least at Warriors... 

I support Curry in his decision truthfully. He just doesn't want to stay at a team that is far away from being competitive for a long time. One can say he is also old but this doesn't mean that he can't fight for at least another championship.

As far as I know, this is just a rumor. I haven't seen any reliable articles saying that Stephen Curry really wants to leave the Golden State Warriors. Honestly, I don't think he'll leave the Warriors unless the Warriors themselves no longer want him.

I read a post on the blue app saying that if Curry ever leaves the Warriors, the San Antonio Spurs would most likely be the best landing spot for him since Spurs really need PG like Curry.

[Cointxz]

The rumors I'm hearing now are that Steph wants to go to Miami and play for the Heat.  He's had some public struggles with his wife recently, so I could see him doing the Miami party thing with Giannis.  Talk of San Antonion I think is wishfull thinking by the fans, but we could very well see Steph make a big move in the coming months.

The problem on Heat potential trade is they don’t other trading option now when they acquired Giannis unless they want scratch off their initial core players for a rebuild for Curry-Giannis tandem.

I saw this fan proposal which will be beneficial for GSW if this trade happened.

REPORT: Stephen Curry could be headed to the Spurs after reportedly not reaching a contract extension with the Warriors.

The Spurs have reportedly contacted both the Warriors and Curry’s camp, with trade discussions currently ongoing.

Trade rumor:
Spurs receive:
🔸 Stephen Curry
🔸 Will Richard
🔸 Two 2nd-round picks
🔸 One 1st-round pick

Warriors receive:
🔹 De’Aaron Fox
🔹 Harrison Barnes
🔹 Keldon Johnson
🔹 Three 1st-round picks
🔹 Two 2nd-round picks

Curry is big upgrade for Spurs because Wemby will have more breathing space to avoid double team.

[danherbias07]

^But if Curry wants an extension, I think it will be given.

According to Shams Charania, both the Warriors management and Steph Curry are in mutual agreement that he will get the extension this summer. So, those trade rumors may just be some experiments of the Spurs fans.
Anyway, it's the team that the Warriors must focus on. They need to fill the bench with good players and maybe do some trades. I mean, I still don't see it as a championship team up until now, unlike their past rosters.