2027 NBA Season

[LogitechMouse]

I asked Grok which player would likely be the first to make $82,000,000 in a single season.  The answer wasn't that surprising (although I thought it would be Wemby).

Anthony Edwards, if he makes an All NBA team this year and plays more than 65 games, will be eligible for a supermax contract that would pay him $82,000,000 in the 2030-2031 NBA season.

There is a possibility that a new collective bargaining agreement in the NBA changes this timeline, but currently it looks like Ant will be the first to make a million per game.

I did ask the question with both Deepseek and ChatGPT, and based on their answers, it seems like it's only a matter of when, and based on their replies, it could happen as early as 2030-2031 or 2031-2032 NBA season. The media deal rights made it possible, and because of this, the cap increase on teams is much higher hence, the salary of players goes up as well.

I asked the players who could possibly reach that kind of salary, and ask who will be the first one and here are the answers.
- On Deepseek, the players that could potentially reach it are Wembanyama, ANT and Luka, and the first one is Luka
- On ChatGPT, the players who could potentially reach it are Luka, SGA, Jokic, ANT, Wemby and Tatum. The first one? Luka as well.

Well, this just shows that different LLMs think different when it comes to a single question. At the end of the day, it all depends on how the player will perform throughout their career. ANT could be the first one, Luka could be the first one, Wemby could be the first one. Whatever the case is, it will happen, but I will go with Luka on this one. Why? This is the explanation based on ChatGPT.

Luka's current Lakers extension runs through 2028, with a player option for the final season. After that, he could be in position for a massive five-year deal.

Here's where the math gets interesting.

If the salary-cap projections hold:

2029-30 projected cap: $220.2M
35% max: approximately $77.1M
Following year with an 8% raise: approximately $83.3M

So Luka wouldn't necessarily need a completely new era of NBA salaries. He could simply sign a 35% max beginning around 2029-30 and cross $82M in the second season.

That's why I currently see Luka as a particularly strong candidate to be the first player to actually have an $82M+ salary season.

And he's only 27 right now, so the timing lines up extremely well.

[bhadz]

Hilarious response from JJ Redick when being asked about the Lakers starting lineup this season. Everyone in the room laughed and they had to take a moment before resuming.

"I'm pretty confident in three of the spots. The other two spots will not be two white guys."

I've read that and maybe from the current roster they have, some will step up like Looney and maybe Bronny? 

I asked Grok which player would likely be the first to make $82,000,000 in a single season.  The answer wasn't that surprising (although I thought it would be Wemby).

Anthony Edwards, if he makes an All NBA team this year and plays more than 65 games, will be eligible for a supermax contract that would pay him $82,000,000 in the 2030-2031 NBA season.

There is a possibility that a new collective bargaining agreement in the NBA changes this timeline, but currently it looks like Ant will be the first to make a million per game.

That is interesting, ANT just came to our country last month to promote his signature shoe. And is that a contract alone? if it's that's a lot and it's going to be history and sum up the brand and signature deals that he's having, he's going to make himself one of the richest then and keeping and growing it will be another story.

[dwyane36]

With the way he plays, teams could really offer him that kind of contract as he will probably be top 3 in the NBA by that time. It seems every season he is improving, as long as injuries do not bother him.

Yep, judging by last season's stats, he's been in his prime for quite some time. However, I think it's still too early to say whether he'll be able to not only maintain that pace in the upcoming season but also improve his stats, for example, by averaging more than 30 points per game.

[danherbias07]

Rob Pelinka reveals a big All-Star goal for Austin Reaves in the 2026-27 season
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/los-angeles-lakers/news/rob-pelinka-reveals-all-star-goal-austin-reaves-26-27-season/dcb7f718a87127df1cc845b9

"One of the things we talked to Austin about is like, what does it mean once you're a max level player? What new responsibilities come your way with that leadership and showing others by example, like how to get better. So he's got a whole tool chest of new things that he's gotta improve on and work at to be a great leader," Pelinka said ahead of the 2026-27 season.

I believe AR is a great player. He lacks experience, but he is getting there. He has good court vision, and he can also attack and shoot. A very versatile player who can probably be the face of the Lakers. It's difficult to find guards who can do many things, and he and Luka can be one of the great duos this year.
We have seen Luka paired with Kyrie, and it was phenomenal. He doesn't have a problem sharing the seat, and I think AR is the same. Still, the Lakers will need to find players to fill the holes. Good centers and forwards that will surround the two.

[SatsPH]

Rob Pelinka reveals a big All-Star goal for Austin Reaves in the 2026-27 season
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/los-angeles-lakers/news/rob-pelinka-reveals-all-star-goal-austin-reaves-26-27-season/dcb7f718a87127df1cc845b9

"One of the things we talked to Austin about is like, what does it mean once you're a max level player? What new responsibilities come your way with that leadership and showing others by example, like how to get better. So he's got a whole tool chest of new things that he's gotta improve on and work at to be a great leader," Pelinka said ahead of the 2026-27 season.

I believe AR is a great player. He lacks experience, but he is getting there. He has good court vision, and he can also attack and shoot. A very versatile player who can probably be the face of the Lakers. It's difficult to find guards who can do many things, and he and Luka can be one of the great duos this year.
We have seen Luka paired with Kyrie, and it was phenomenal. He doesn't have a problem sharing the seat, and I think AR is the same. Still, the Lakers will need to find players to fill the holes. Good centers and forwards that will surround the two.

Yes, as the Lakers has a new face now, then Reaves should step up to be the leader together with Luka. And they could be one of the best duo we can have in the league right now, maybe that typical Jaylen Brown-Jayson Tatum type of chemistry.

So let's see how it goes for Reaves, it seems that Pelinka has raised the bar for him to be their leader, become a All Star and then help the Lakers to be in a better position. If they go on the playoff, then Reaves role will magnified for sure.

[tech30338]

Rob Pelinka reveals a big All-Star goal for Austin Reaves in the 2026-27 season
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/los-angeles-lakers/news/rob-pelinka-reveals-all-star-goal-austin-reaves-26-27-season/dcb7f718a87127df1cc845b9

"One of the things we talked to Austin about is like, what does it mean once you're a max level player? What new responsibilities come your way with that leadership and showing others by example, like how to get better. So he's got a whole tool chest of new things that he's gotta improve on and work at to be a great leader," Pelinka said ahead of the 2026-27 season.

I believe AR is a great player. He lacks experience, but he is getting there. He has good court vision, and he can also attack and shoot. A very versatile player who can probably be the face of the Lakers. It's difficult to find guards who can do many things, and he and Luka can be one of the great duos this year.
We have seen Luka paired with Kyrie, and it was phenomenal. He doesn't have a problem sharing the seat, and I think AR is the same. Still, the Lakers will need to find players to fill the holes. Good centers and forwards that will surround the two.

Yes, as the Lakers has a new face now, then Reaves should step up to be the leader together with Luka. And they could be one of the best duo we can have in the league right now, maybe that typical Jaylen Brown-Jayson Tatum type of chemistry.

So let's see how it goes for Reaves, it seems that Pelinka has raised the bar for him to be their leader, become a All Star and then help the Lakers to be in a better position. If they go on the playoff, then Reaves role will magnified for sure.

This is my observation with reaves he is inconsistent in some games, and seems to be get injured more often, if he will continue to be like this and also luka the lakers future is dark, not only did they let LeBron go with no good offer, but they have given players money that is not worth it, reaves need come out, and show that the lakers money is worth the contract they have given to him, if after 2 years and he stays the same they should trade him and start rebuilding for young and top pick players.

[tech30338]

I asked Grok which player would likely be the first to make $82,000,000 in a single season.  The answer wasn't that surprising (although I thought it would be Wemby).

Anthony Edwards, if he makes an All NBA team this year and plays more than 65 games, will be eligible for a supermax contract that would pay him $82,000,000 in the 2030-2031 NBA season.

There is a possibility that a new collective bargaining agreement in the NBA changes this timeline, but currently it looks like Ant will be the first to make a million per game.

That's huge, but that is 4 years from now and we don't know if he can stay healthy. I imagine how much tax will be taken from that as well. But if that answer is accurate, then he will make history in the NBA.

With the way he plays, teams could really offer him that kind of contract as he will probably be top 3 in the NBA by that time. It seems every season he is improving, as long as injuries do not bother him.

I think he still have 4yrs of solid or more in the league as long as he take care of his body he will be in that path, besides he is just getting into the prime, maybe like 26 or 27,28 is his peak, the wolves need to make a good trade to be able to have better player around him, right now he will be less of a facilitator because of ball, he might be focus this season in scoring, since he will not to worry about the plays, but is he going to let ball take the ball and have less handles, that is a question that can be answer in this coming season.

[Uhde]

Lakers will start the season with a huge loss. Lawrence Tanter served as the team's public address announcer for 43 years.. he has passed away.
he hadn't been able to take his place courtside during the final stretch of last season. unfortunately that iconic sound of Laker girrrrrrrrrls will no longer be heard...

[OgNasty]

Reports are saying the Memphis Grizzlies have waived D’Angelo Russell. An odd move. I guess they are trying to rebuild the roster with young guys or something. Russell is still a good basketball player I think… I’d say there is a strong likelihood he’ll be picked up by a contender like the Heat or Sixers.

[terrific]

Anyone who has a guess of who bought this one of the most expensive NBA cards ever?



I have a guess and I think that this is Mr.Wonderful aka Kevin O'Leary since he's shown in the videos that he's collecting cards lately.
What do you think?
These cards are getting more expensive but this certain Copper Flagg debut rookie card has perks with the Mavs for whoever owns it.

[OgNasty]

Stephen Curry has agreed on a two-year $116 million contract extension with the Golden State Warriors. It looks like Steph is going to retire a Warrior…

I don’t blame him. That is probably the best legacy he can have. He probably could have gone to Miami and won another championship or two, but then he would have been a ring chaser.

[fullfitlarry]

Stephen Curry has agreed on a two-year $116 million contract extension with the Golden State Warriors. It looks like Steph is going to retire a Warrior…

I don’t blame him. That is probably the best legacy he can have. He probably could have gone to Miami and won another championship or two, but then he would have been a ring chaser.

Ok, after so many rumors on Steph like leaving the Warriors to chase another ring with other teams. It looks like he settled with the Warriors with that two-year contract. Not that bad though, although he can still play, but sometimes age could really be a big factor.

And he is one of those who will retire with the same team. So his legacy is preserved, like Kobe or Dirk. There are no questions of loyalty, but the Warriors should surround Steph with great players and who knows, there could still get that one ring before Curry retires.

[dwyane36]

Stephen Curry has agreed on a two-year $116 million contract extension with the Golden State Warriors. It looks like Steph is going to retire a Warrior…

I don’t blame him. That is probably the best legacy he can have. He probably could have gone to Miami and won another championship or two, but then he would have been a ring chaser.

Judging by Curry's stats, he's still in good shape, and I think he could play in the NBA for more than two years. So, it's not a given that this contract with the Warriors will be his last. Who knows? Maybe after this contract, he and LeBron will decide that they want to play at least one season together after all.

[coinrifft]

Stephen Curry has agreed on a two-year $116 million contract extension with the Golden State Warriors. It looks like Steph is going to retire a Warrior…

I don’t blame him. That is probably the best legacy he can have. He probably could have gone to Miami and won another championship or two, but then he would have been a ring chaser.

Judging by Curry's stats, he's still in good shape, and I think he could play in the NBA for more than two years. So, it's not a given that this contract with the Warriors will be his last. Who knows? Maybe after this contract, he and LeBron will decide that they want to play at least one season together after all.

I don't know, the best time that they could be partners is this season but Lebron chooses to go to the Sixers with less money. So perhaps there are still chances that they can be team mates after two years, but it's going to be slim.

Yeah, he still has sa good two years in him and maybe that's why he is willing to sign that contract with the Warriors. His legacy is cemented already, although it will really be good to have another NBA ring.

[Cointxz]

Stephen Curry has agreed on a two-year $116 million contract extension with the Golden State Warriors. It looks like Steph is going to retire a Warrior…

He knew what gonna happened to a player reputation that chase ring on their career with Lebron . 

That’s a solid 2 year contract extension while still playing to the team and coaching staff that supports him for a long time. I doubt he will choose to change team now while he is already reached the peak on same team for a long time.

I think the only time he might change team is when Warriors management itself trade him without his knowledge.

[yahoo62278]

Stephen Curry has agreed on a two-year $116 million contract extension with the Golden State Warriors. It looks like Steph is going to retire a Warrior…

I think the only time he might change team is when Warriors management itself trade him without his knowledge.

Never going to happen, Steph has been nothing but loyal to the Warriors and they will give him the option to retire before they ever traded him. We don't see a player like Steph who comes in and changes the league and isn't chasing a ton of rings with superteams. Yes I am speaking of players like Lebron, CP3, Westbrook, and even Durant somewhat. Steph hasn't moved over and over looking for rings.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Stephen Curry has agreed on a two-year $116 million contract extension with the Golden State Warriors. It looks like Steph is going to retire a Warrior…

I think the only time he might change team is when Warriors management itself trade him without his knowledge.

Never going to happen, Steph has been nothing but loyal to the Warriors and they will give him the option to retire before they ever traded him. We don't see a player like Steph who comes in and changes the league and isn't chasing a ton of rings with superteams. Yes I am speaking of players like Lebron, CP3, Westbrook, and even Durant somewhat. Steph hasn't moved over and over looking for rings.

I agree, I think Curry has nothing to proved, he already accomplished a lot in the NBA, breaking grounds with his tremendous outside shooting and bring a dynasty in the Warriors. Although it could be good for him to have another ring, but he should not chase it by moving out of the Warriors.

Not just in NBA though, even in his last performance in the Olympics, he is unstoppable and we can say the only reason why they won the gold medal as he bail out the US national team.

[tech30338]

Stephen Curry has agreed on a two-year $116 million contract extension with the Golden State Warriors. It looks like Steph is going to retire a Warrior…

I think the only time he might change team is when Warriors management itself trade him without his knowledge.

Never going to happen, Steph has been nothing but loyal to the Warriors and they will give him the option to retire before they ever traded him. We don't see a player like Steph who comes in and changes the league and isn't chasing a ton of rings with superteams. Yes I am speaking of players like Lebron, CP3, Westbrook, and even Durant somewhat. Steph hasn't moved over and over looking for rings.

I agree, I think Curry has nothing to proved, he already accomplished a lot in the NBA, breaking grounds with his tremendous outside shooting and bring a dynasty in the Warriors. Although it could be good for him to have another ring, but he should not chase it by moving out of the Warriors.

Not just in NBA though, even in his last performance in the Olympics, he is unstoppable and we can say the only reason why they won the gold medal as he bail out the US national team.

Its not the player call if they are going to be traded once a player is old its for the team to decide, yes he has nothing to proved but for sure lots of player including him goal is the have another ring, performance has nothing to do if the player want another ring, but it will be hard for him to have another ring in the warriors jersey he can find one on another team, and for sure he is thinking about it.

[SatsPH]

Its not the player call if they are going to be traded once a player is old its for the team to decide, yes he has nothing to proved but for sure lots of player including him goal is the have another ring, performance has nothing to do if the player want another ring, but it will be hard for him to have another ring in the warriors jersey he can find one on another team, and for sure he is thinking about it.

But it could be a case to case basis, Steph is no ordinary basketball player, he brought championships to the Bay Area. So at least the management will have to be very careful with him. And it might be that Steph is really call for the Warriors to get him a good team just like what they have before.

And I do agree that Steph might not have to proved anything, he has won multiple NBA rings and work with one of the best player in the NBA in KD and together they bring home rings. But career wise, it's better as a fans, not just of the Warriors but of the basketball world for him to stick with the Warriors.

[Maslate]

Its not the player call if they are going to be traded once a player is old its for the team to decide, yes he has nothing to proved but for sure lots of player including him goal is the have another ring, performance has nothing to do if the player want another ring, but it will be hard for him to have another ring in the warriors jersey he can find one on another team, and for sure he is thinking about it.

But it could be a case to case basis, Steph is no ordinary basketball player, he brought championships to the Bay Area. So at least the management will have to be very careful with him. And it might be that Steph is really call for the Warriors to get him a good team just like what they have before.

And I do agree that Steph might not have to proved anything, he has won multiple NBA rings and work with one of the best player in the NBA in KD and together they bring home rings. But career wise, it's better as a fans, not just of the Warriors but of the basketball world for him to stick with the Warriors.

It's not just about winning games, but more importantly about how the fans would react. Fans love the Warriors with Curry, so trading him would be a mistake because even if the team keeps winning, assuming that decision works, if the fans lose interest and stop watching, then business-wise it would not help much.

Sometimes we just look at Curry's age and forget that he can still play at a very high level. The main problem is injuries, but if he stays healthy, the Warriors can still be dangerous with him.

I still remember when they won their last championship, they were not even among the top favorites in the NBA futures. So surprises are still possible, especially since the Warriors still have championship experience.