NBA talk 2

05 Feb 2025 14:23:34
LUKA-DAVIS trade reaction:
I have mixed emotions, YUP Lakers got their new face franchise player bcoz of LeBron's near retirement.. but Davis has been a BIG part for Lakers organization.. and Mavs could have got more picks maybe 5 1st rd picks.. and Christie is a good pick up for Mavs.. and lastly Jazz are too greedy they receive two 2nd rds for an expiring contract..


FOX-LAVINE 3 team trade:
Spurs securing their future PG pairing with Wemby.. Zach and DeMar reunion could build good chemistry.. Bulls are in tank position and getting a first rounder isn't half bad, lets see what happens in draft lottery..


And lastly Im waiting for Butler trade since day one of 2025 but Suns having a hard time to trade Beal, because of
1. his trade right clause
2. his enormous contract
They could find a taker for Beal but He doesnt want to waive his trade clause, and Playoff teams are hesitant to take his big contract..

I dont know if Beal wants to go Brooklyn.. could use Simmons expiring contract..

03 Feb 2025 01:36:42
2 heavyweight deals in 24hrs. NBA is shaking. Jimmy Butler trade next.

02 Feb 2025 14:32:27
Anthony Davis to Dallas for Luka.

Someone needs to do a wellness check on that crazy Maverick fan.

03 Feb 2025 07:39:15
I like this for both teams.

A Davis is the third best big man in the league behind Joker and Giannis. He's also a better fit with Kyrie. They came close with Doncic, but i think they have a better chance winning it with this team.

04 Feb 2025 20:23:48
I can’t possibly disagree more Gasupo. They’re out of contention because they don’t have a #1 anymore. Kyrie and AD aren’t the best player on a champion. Luka was that tier of player.

05 Feb 2025 08:54:32
Gasupo you do realize that AD in New Orleans had plenty of help but achieved nothing?

02 Feb 2025 06:23:33
As a Lakers fan, i'm in mixed emotions right now. I know they're thinking future after Lebron and Luka fits in LA business. However, losing one of the best big men today is really hard. I dont know who won this trade, future will tell. Dallas now with 3 headed monster in Davis Gafford & Lively which is very similar to Davis Dwight & Javale who won with the Lakers. I dont expect improvement right away for my Lakers but i hope they can atleast get Myles Turner to anchor their defense along with DFS & Vando 🥲
I'm thinking Dallas will make another win now move and PJ washington could be out the door and be swapped to a starting caliber 3.

02 Feb 2025 11:49:07
You just take Luka and worry about the rest later.

03 Feb 2025 07:39:56
LA is a free agent destination. They should wait and sign Giannis in 27.

02 Feb 2025 06:17:08
Dallas next possible move, go for Jimmy. Imagining a starting 5 of Kyrie, Klay, Jimmy, Davis, Lively. Of course might be hard due to salary matching

02 Feb 2025 04:45:49
Luka to the Lakers ???

I feel like Luka would have commanded a larger haul

03 Feb 2025 07:42:45
A Davis is the third best big man in the league behind Joker and Giannis. Dallas is in a win now modus. So what better package could they get? I like this move for Dallas. And i like this for A Davis.

02 Feb 2025 04:34:37
WTF just happened?!!

24 Jan 2025 11:26:50
Allstar starters are in:
West - East
Curry - Brunson
SGA - Mitchell
Durant - Tatum
LeBron - Giannis
Jokic - KAT

So here's my updated reserves:
East
G Ball
G Cunningham
F Brown
F Wagner
F Mobley
W Lillard
W Garland

West
G Irving
G Edwards
F Jackson Jr
F Davis
F Wembanyama
W Williams
W Sengun

24 Jan 2025 12:28:42
Hard to chose between
Trae Young or Darius Garland or Damain Lillard

And

Ja Morant or Kyrie Irving.

25 Jan 2025 00:31:17
I would definitely take out Ball and I wonder if Wagner has enough games played.

25 Jan 2025 09:46:21
Trae Young is definitely an allstar. I would make a case for Herro over Wagner too.

25 Jan 2025 22:26:39
I think Garland is going to be the snub. They're not going to give Cleveland 3 all stars. I think Haliburton will get that spot.

26 Jan 2025 07:09:58
If Garland would be snub, Trae Young will take his place.

Herro cant replace Wagner. If not chosen its either B. Adebayo, P. Banchero, P. Siakam, J. Allen, or J. Johnson.

22 Jan 2025 11:08:19
Make me understand how can the Bucks take on Beal's contract without ang violation on the rule? This is based on the rumor that they gonna be involved in a 3 way with Heat and Suns

22 Jan 2025 17:06:48
They can aggregate contracts if the end result of the trade has them below the second apron.

23 Jan 2025 14:28:16
So the question is still how can they do it? :-)

23 Jan 2025 22:04:13
They have to send out more money than they receive, like first sending Pat Connaughton into somebody's cap space with no salary coming back.

13 Jan 2025 14:05:47
Tell me about the situation of your team. Are you doing better than expected? Worse? Who's some players that have stepped up beyond their expectations, and who has been disappointing?

14 Jan 2025 21:49:54
Lakers been so inconsistent this season and it's very frustrating. They can beat the best teams at times but then struggling to beat mediocre teams

The positives:

I like the leap of Austin Reaves & Max Christie thus far, hope they can be more consistent

AD has been relatively healthy and that's a good sign

Nice to have a rookie who can play with confidence (Knecht)

The negatives:

I really hate the fact that they dont realize they cant win with AD playing the 5, they just cant. They dont have any reliable big on that roster (Hayes, Koloko are end of the bench guys) .

Note: I dont know what to expect from Lebron, he is still amazing at 40 but sometimes, the decline is evident, he doesnt seem so committed at times id you watch the game closely, though you cant blame him for just enjoying the game in this twilight of his career.


Key notes:

- Improvement in damn 3 point shooting, ironic that they have a coach who loves shooting but they cant hit their shots

- turnover, lousy passes, unforced errors. Those simple things are killing them especially in crucial stages of the game

- need to find a center badly, remove Hachimura from that starting 5 and have a decent center to pair with AD.

17 Jan 2025 09:15:08
My Pacers are doing fine

We had a little slump while Hali was struggling, but he's doing fine now. Nembhard really stepped up. Mathurin show flashes of greatness, but he's still better as a sixth man and Wallace is a great defender

We can use a rebounder and a scorer.

19 Jan 2025 11:53:25
The Celtics are not a very exciting team to watch. Even last year when they won, I didn't feel anything. Right now they look like they've never played together. I'd love for them to trade a couple of guys for some younger players.

21 Jan 2025 23:55:41
Not a fan of Suns but i would like to talk about their season so far.

They were promising with that 8-1 start but KD went down and they started playing like a**

Now they want to trade for Butler and they are aggresive with that Utah deal. Looks like Beal is going out along with that picks to get Butler. Imo, this is a championship or bust move, personally i think it's terrible. They will be screwed for years if this dont work out for the next 3 years.

30 Dec 2024 20:14:43
My All-Star Predictions

Western Conference:
G Shai-Gilgeous Alexander
G Luka Doncic
F LeBron James
F Anthony Davis
F Nikola Jokic

G De'Aaron Fox
G Steph Curry
F Kevin Durant
F Jaren Jackson Jr.
F Victor Wembanyama
WC Anthony Edwards
WC Kyrie Irving

Eastern Conference:
G Jalen Brunson
G Donovan Mitchell
F Jayson Tatum
F Giannis Antetokounmpo
F Karl-Anthony Towns

G Trae Young
G LaMelo Ball
F Jaylen Brown
F RJ Barrett
F Franz Wagner
WC Tyrese Maxey
WC Damian Lillard

02 Jan 2025 01:35:28
Barrett isn't getting in lmfao, and yes I know his stats and kind of like him as a player.

03 Jan 2025 14:46:23
My update list would be:
West:
Curry (hometown)
Shai
LeBron
Durant
Jokic

Reserves:
Doncic
Edwards
Davis
Wemby
JWill
JJJ
Kyrie or Morant

East:
Brunson
Mitchell
Tatum
Giannis
KAT

Reserves:
Young
Lillard
Brown
Mobley
Herro
Cade
*Leave one blank for another frontcourt player since Banchero and Franz have slight chance.

18 Jan 2025 21:45:47
Cavs with 1 all-star only? I think they get at least 3. Barrett over Mobley is baffling.