New Album & The Beginning of Basketball Season

[jadis]

I was happy to see the Lakers

It's really getting crazy as we see these max contracts being inked. Im wondering if the first billion dollar max contract will go to Bronnie.....

Now isn't that a thought that makes you choke on your breakfast cereal

I just saw this today. Lebron posted it himself and Trae Young responded. He still believes the league is all about him. He ain't done yet after dislodging Jabbar.

LeBron hyping Bronny James-to-Hawks draws Trae Young reaction

Trae Young is definitely doing his bit to fuel the LeBron James and Bronny James to the Hawks hype train.

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[steve williams]

I just saw this today. Lebron posted it himself and Trae Young responded. He still believes the league is all about him. He ain't done yet after dislodging Jabbar.

LeBron hyping Bronny James-to-Hawks draws Trae Young reaction

Trae Young is definitely doing his bit to fuel the LeBron James and Bronny James to the Hawks hype train.

clutchpoints.com

Close the door and lock it after they both leave

 

[jadis]

And here is the magic word from Lillard.

Lillard requests trade; prefers Heat, source says

Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has requested a trade, but GM Joe Cronin said Portland will "do what's best for the team" in remaining committed to winning.

www.espn.ph

 

[steve williams]

And here is the magic word from Lillard.

Lillard requests trade; prefers Heat, source says

Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has requested a trade, but GM Joe Cronin said Portland will "do what's best for the team" in remaining committed to winning.

www.espn.ph

I wish him luck. He is a class act who never complains. He deserves to be on a winning team

 

[steve williams]

Well the oddsmakers are already working on next season's bets. Here are the odds on every team's chance of winning and guess who is number one again this year.........

2023-24 NBA championship odds: Every team's title futures

2023-24 NBA championship odds: Every team's title futures | FOX Sports

The 2023 NBA Draft just concluded, but it's never too early to get your futures wagers in. Here are the title odds for every team for the 2023-24 season.

www.foxsports.com

 

[steve williams]

Here's another overly rated player who decided to get out of town and pick up his option. However the odds on where he goes is amusing as I doubt Lakers, Suns or Clippers want him . So does that mean going back to Houston . He's another one like Kyrie, and Draymond whom I just don't care. If he goes to any of the above mentioned, I would have to wonder if it would mean he would come off the bench rather than as a starter. His great days are behind him

James Harden's next team odds, lines, including Rockets, Clippers, Lakers​

James Harden's next team odds, lines, including Rockets, Clippers, Lakers | FOX Sports

Which team will land All-Star James Harden? The betting odds are out! See which teams are among the favorites to land the Philadelphia 76ers Guard.

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[Fishfood]

Lakers re-sign Reeves and DLo

 

[jadis]

Lakers re-sign Reeves and DLo

With this almost finished roster, retaining the core and adding Vincent and others, it's a much improved team from last season. They don't even have to play LeBron till when playoff for load management. After all , he's primed to be with the Atlanta Hawks (or whatever team) that drafts Bronny.

 

[jadis]

Blazers blew it. Now stuck with a newly offered $160m deal to Jerami Grant.
Lillard wants to go to Miami, and most likely, that will happen. Lillard in , Vincent and Strus out, which will be a great upgrade, at least on paper.

 

[Fishfood]

Blazers blew it. Now stuck with a newly offered $160m deal to Jerami Grant.
Lillard wants to go to Miami, and most likely, that will happen. Lillard in , Vincent and Strus out, which will be a great upgrade, at least on paper.

So the thing about the NBA is there's a minimum amount of the cap you have to spend. Portland (and Washington also for example, with Poole and re-signing Kuzma) has to pay someone. Grant is long term so during the second half of that deal, they could actually be good if Scoot and next years pick turn out to be good.

 

[jadis]

Another supermax $260 deal. This time for LaMelo Ball. Good player, very likeable.

Ball, Hornets agree on max rookie extension

Charlotte Hornets All-Star guard LaMelo Ball has agreed in principle on a five-year designated rookie max extension that could be worth as much as $260 million.

www.espn.ph

 

[jadis]

Jeff Green has left the Nuggets for the Rockets for a 1 year $6m deal. That leaves the Nuggets bench with only Christian Braun and some young ones. Not easy to repeat. This is just weeks after the parade.

 

[jadis]

Poke the Bear Dillon Brooks got a fantastic $80m 4 year deal. After they got eliminated, the buzz was he's going to play in China. But Houston has other ideas, or extra cap funds.

 

[steve williams]

Lakers re-sign Reeves and DLo

Reaves signs a 4 year for 56M. The kid is going to be great this year. I am liking what the Lakers have done so far in the off season. They look like a really balanced team. Plus they were able to keep Rui Hachimura. It will be an interesting next season

 

[steve williams]

This could be the best Lakers team since the Lakers won the championship

 

[steve williams]

Russell signs 2 years for 37M . Lakers are 2nd highest payroll team behind the Warriors

 

[jadis]

This could be the best Lakers team since the Lakers won the championship

Agree with that, Steve. Great pickup, specially Gabe Vincent.

 

[jadis]

Russell signs 2 years for 37M . Lakers are 2nd highest payroll team behind the Warriors

And he was making $31m a year last season. Big discount.

 

[steve williams]

The Lakers have much better depth now so Pelinka seems to be giving it one more shot with LeBron before he turns 40

 

[steve williams]

And he was making $31m a year last season. Big discount.

I like Russell but seems he has become more of a journeyman now. He was a no show in the playoffs