The 2024-2025 NBA Basketball Season

[shopson67]

Quentin Grimes is single handedly trying to screw the Sixers draft hopes.

But they did blow a 28 point lead and are going to OT.

They took matters into their own hands and erased their own 5 pt lead in the 4th. Time for more Sixers investigations lol.

 

[shopson67]

Don't know why James has decided to go full-on drama dude with the floppin' and the blatant travelling. Pretty pathetic at this point in time and what is even more baffling, he doesn't need to do any of it.

Well, right now he is out due to the groin injury and the Lakers may sit him for a longer convalescence period so that is fully healed by the time the post-season roles around. We shall see.

Such a bizarre take timing wise, in the middle of games lost to injury, when Lebron hasn't played for multiple games.

The whole league is given too much leeway for both flopping and traveling. The horrible referees are the reason flopping is necessary though. Lebron doesn't get a fair whistle without exaggeration (and even then doesn't). The refs are guessing and expecting calls one trip, then apparently ignoring obvious fouls in their clear line of sight the next. They clearly hold grudges as well.

 

[shopson67]

A surprisingly low number for a franchise record IMO. I guess they've never really had that do it all type player, more specialized.

 

[shopson67]

Damn, Bucks with a big stretch coming up

@GS
@ Lakers
@ Kings
@ Suns
@ Nuggets
Vs Knicks

Kings, Suns?

 

[Stakesarehigh]

Kings, Suns?

5 game West coast swing that includes those teams? Yea

 

[shopson67]

5 game West coast swing that includes those teams? Yea

The Suns are a hot mess and below .500. They'll play hard for a quarter or so to try to keep the game close, but they're barely treading water as Dallas plummets down to them. Kings are marginally better, but Sabonis is pretty banged up.

I realize both would be fighting for solid playoff teams in the East, but there's some context needed there lol.

 

[trojanfan12]

Such a bizarre take timing wise, in the middle of games lost to injury, when Lebron hasn't played for multiple games.

The whole league is given too much leeway for both flopping and traveling. The horrible referees are the reason flopping is necessary though. Lebron doesn't get a fair whistle without exaggeration (and even then doesn't). The refs are guessing and expecting calls one trip, then apparently ignoring obvious fouls in their clear line of sight the next. They clearly hold grudges as well.

But, but the REFS!!

 

[dtgold88]

Fun finish in Cleveland

I disagree.

All seriousness, yeah, was a good game. Orlando will be a tough out, but we also miss Mobley more than anyone else who sits out for us, I think.

 

[dtgold88]

Great night for the Clippers. Now if they can beat the Cavs tomorrow then things really get interesting

Hell yes they would. Many Cavs fan in forums like this would think season's over. Doom and gloom.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

The nba should stop rewarding losing

They should have a postseason tournament with all the non playoff teams. Award the winner the first pick.

 

[bksballer89]

They should have a postseason tournament with all the non playoff teams. Award the winner the first pick.

And get rid of the play in tourney. No reason Miami season should continue after game 82

 

[Stakesarehigh]

A surprisingly low number for a franchise record IMO. I guess they've never really had that do it all type player, more specialized.

It is weird but not completely crazy, Cade is 2nd in Detroit history with 10 (behind Grant) Isiah only had 5. Rip had 0. Chauncey only 1.

Not a lot of 3 way threats like that.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

And get rid of the play in tourney. No reason Miami season should continue after game 82

Im indifferent on the play in, but would be okay getting rid of it if it helped lead to a lotto tournament.

 

[dtgold88]

They should have a postseason tournament with all the non playoff teams. Award the winner the first pick.

like it...could even make top 4 the semifinal teams.

 

[trojanfan12]

They should have a postseason tournament with all the non playoff teams. Award the winner the first pick.

I like the idea. Seed them so teams with better records have HCA and it might lead to less tanking. Would also create more revenue.

 

[dtgold88]

I like the idea. Seed them so teams with better records have HCA and it might lead to less tanking. Would also create more revenue.

I kind of like this idea, too....but one unintended consequence maybe? If I can be the 8th seed or maybe drop and have a good shot at the #1 pick I think I know what I'd prefer my team do.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

I kind of like this idea, too....but one unintended consequence maybe? If I can be the 8th seed or maybe drop and have a good shot at the #1 pick I think I know what I'd prefer my team do.

Better to boost up teams trying to compete than the alternative

 

[logic]

They should have a postseason tournament with all the non playoff teams. Award the winner the first pick.

The Wizards would suck forever......Oh, never mind.

 

[shopson67]

They should have a postseason tournament with all the non playoff teams. Award the winner the first pick.

That's only going to increase tanking with midlevel teams. The playoff team that slips out will be the heavy favorite and will be incentivized to miss the playoffs.

The draft exists to restore competitive balance. The worst teams should have the high picks.

Drop the lottery and just award the worst teams the top picks. However, put regulations on repeat high picks. If a team picks #1, they are out of the top 5 for 3 years or something along those lines. Distribute the wealth.

 

[shopson67]

Better to boost up teams trying to compete than the alternative

Not if you're trying to maintain a healthy league from top to bottom. Will never happen.