The 2024-2025 NBA Basketball Season

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[DJ Fieri]

Forgot LaVine had once signed a RFA deal with the Kings.....well, the Kings finally got their man.

Hope it works out for them but I don't think it's going to be better than Fox was there. Prolly back to missing the playoffs and maybe the play-in.

 

[trojanfan12]

We'll see what Rob can pull outta his ass. He's off to an amazing start this trade deadline....so many times us Lakers fans have ripped him to shreds.

That's why I don't get into ripping GM's until after a deal has been done and rarely complain about deals that aren't made. We don't know what they know and we don't know the ins and outs of any discussions.

During the summer, everyone was yelling for Pelinka to make a move(s) using those 2 first rounders and wanted him fired when we started the season with no changes.

As, I believe, @shopson67 said...Imagine if they'd used those firsts...likely no Luka. Maybe the Lakers would have gotten a good player(s)...but top 5 in the league like Luka?

 

[DJ Fieri]

That's why I don't get into ripping GM's until after a deal has been done and rarely complain about deals that aren't made. We don't know what they know and we don't know the ins and outs of any discussions.

During the summer, everyone was yelling for Pelinka to make a move(s) using those 2 first rounders and wanted him fired when we started the season with no changes.

As, I believe, @shopson67 said...Imagine if they'd used those firsts...likely no Luka. Maybe the Lakers would have gotten a good player(s)...but top 5 in the league like Luka?

True.

 

[DJ Fieri]

I also like that Rob did this and didn't consult Bron.....We have catered to him a lot like most of his teams have....this signals they are looking at life after Bron.

 

[DJ Fieri]

I got time today and Tuesday but Wednesday and Thursday going to be busy at work. Trades need to happen today and Tuesday....

Fucking BS.

 

[eaglesnut]

Jelly?

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I had some great donuts this weekend. Apple fritters too. Benefits of living in a great area.

 

[trojanfan12]

I also like that Rob did this and didn't consult Bron.....We have catered to him a lot like most of his teams have....this signals they are looking at life after Bron.

Yep...Barkley said in an interview yesterday that it looks like Lebron is no longer calling the shots. They're now looking at what's best for the Lakers, not what's best for Lebron.

The good thing about this is, while it sets the Lakers up for the future...depending on what they do by the trade deadline (or over the summer when Lebron picks up his option) they can still have a shot at winning now.

 

[The Q]

Get the blazers to take Williams for getting their pick back lol

 

[eaglesnut]

Say you don't know the NBA without saying directly you don't know the NBA.

26/12/3/2b per game in 24/25, 42 of 47 game played, may be out another week or so (or maybe this injury was a fabrication due to trade talks).

Potentially, it's a completely fake league.

 

[The Q]

Yep...Barkley said in an interview yesterday that it looks like Lebron is no longer calling the shots. They're now looking at what's best for the Lakers, not what's best for Lebron.

The good thing about this is, while it sets the Lakers up for the future...depending on what they do by the trade deadline (or over the summer when Lebron picks up his option) they can still have a shot at winning now.

It is a sign they’re not going all in for bron’s last run

It’s a choice

Long term it makes sense

But we’re gonna look back on this era as how pelinka fumbled hard post bubble

 

[The Q]

Potentially, it's a completely fake league.

Wouldn’t shock me in the least if luka was dragging this out

 

[DJ Fieri]

Yep...Barkley said in an interview yesterday that it looks like Lebron is no longer calling the shots. They're now looking at what's best for the Lakers, not what's best for Lebron.

The good thing about this is, while it sets the Lakers up for the future...depending on what they do by the trade deadline (or over the summer when Lebron picks up his option) they can still have a shot at winning now.

Yeah, if they can get a big and some more defense....I think they have a punchers chance.

A lot will depend on how quickly Bron and Luka can acclimate their games....I like that Bron has wanted to play with Luka, maybe he defers to him a little more, knowing he is younger....

 

[DJ Fieri]

Torrey Craig probably going to be 1 of the roster spots they open up for this trade to go through.

Prolly gets waived.

 

[trojanfan12]

It is a sign they’re not going all in for bron’s last run

It’s a choice

Long term it makes sense

But we’re gonna look back on this era as how pelinka fumbled hard post bubble

Meh, the problem "post bubble" was he was still a pretty green GM who listened to his 2 stars when they insisted on a player that everyone else (including Pelinka) knew was a bad fit and ended up managing to be worse than most thought.

 

[trojanfan12]

Yeah, if they can get a big and some more defense....I think they have a punchers chance.

A lot will depend on how quickly Bron and Luka can acclimate their games....I like that Bron has wanted to play with Luka, maybe he defers to him a little more, knowing he is younger....

Yeah, I think the biggest thing they'll have to figure out is the late in close games stuff. Lebron has been letting Reaves run the offense for a good portion of the first 3 quarters, then taking over in the 4th if the game is still competitive. He and Luka are both going to want the ball in the 4th.

 

[DJ Fieri]

@Mecca of the “B” Team know you're busy but come back and give us your 2 cents on this deal.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Meh, the problem "post bubble" was he was still a pretty green GM who listened to his 2 stars when they insisted on a player that everyone else (including Pelinka) knew was a bad fit and ended up managing to be worse than most thought.

This.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

He is trying to force them to take Beals shitty deal on, borderline tampering from the Suns I reckon.

 

[eaglesnut]

He is trying to force them to take Beals shitty deal on, borderline tampering from the Suns I reckon.

Miami deserves it.