NBA Discussion Thread

by The_Enigma Tue 09 Apr 2013, 11:11 am

First topic message reminder :

Thought I'd make a whole topic dedicated to the NBA. This is for small snippets of newsworthy topics, the weekend games on Sky, and playoff predictions.

by Guest Mon 25 Nov 2013, 2:26 pm

Brooklyn Nets now 3-10! Brooklyn Nets' disastrous season proving you can't buy chemistry in the NBA! Miami, Indiana, Portland & San Antonio all looking extremely good so far this season.

That Michael Carter-Williams is third in the 'steals' stats this season. Incredible start to season for him.

Other News

Derrick Rose out for the season with a knee injury. Unbelievable. You feel for him but you fear this huge talent could have a career cut massively short.

Kobe Bryant has signed a new two-year deal to remain at the Los Angeles Lakers for a record 20th season. The 35-year-old will become the longest serving player for any NBA franchise if he sees out the contract. Bryant has reportedly taken a £3.71m pay cut but he is still the highest paid NBA player earning £15m a year.

"Our priority was to have Kobe finish his career as a Laker and this should ensure that happens," said general manager Mitch Kupchak.

Bryant is a five-times NBA winner but has not played this season due to a ruptured left Achilles tendon, although he is now back in training.

by **Pr4wn** Mon 25 Nov 2013, 11:43 pm

Loving Indiana this year. Hibbert is a monster.

by kingraf Tue 26 Nov 2013, 7:54 am

Loving Paul George... So goof they named him twice!!

by Guest Fri 29 Nov 2013, 12:29 pm

NBA is going to BT Sport.....damn! Ruined!

by The_Enigma Fri 06 Dec 2013, 10:53 am

So the two most out-of-form teams in the Eastern Conference, probably in the entire NBA faced off as New York Knicks made the short trip to Brooklyn as both teams looked to break their on-going slump. Knicks eventually ran out 113-83 winners to stop the slide, but the questions have to be asked;

Will Either or Both make the Play-Offs with their current form?

Will Jason Kidd or Mike Woodson get the sack if their current form continues?

by MC6CW Fri 06 Dec 2013, 2:01 pm

Call me crazy, but I think if the Knicks actually move Carmelo and get a guy or two who fits Woodson's system better (ie. play defense) the Knicks will be fine.

Jason Kidd is in over his head, he probably should've been an assistant a few years before getting a job, especailly a coaching gig where they foolishly expected an old team like BRooklyn would be good.

by Guest Sun 08 Dec 2013, 8:31 pm

Kyle Korver broke the 3 pt record. He`s scored a 3 pointer in 90 consecutive games.

Apparently Carmelo wants Rondo with him in 2014/15 at Knicks

by kingraf Sun 08 Dec 2013, 9:35 pm

The Nets situation - to quote myself just a page ago,
" Stupid business from Nets. They just got old, overnight. Not winning a coin toss with those oldies."

by Guest Tue 07 Jan 2014, 3:15 pm

Luol Deng has joined the Cleveland Cavaliers....Interesting

Update

Eastern
Indiana 1
Miami 2
Atlanta 3

Western
Oklahoma 1
San Antonio 2
Portland 3

Lakers, Grizzlies & New York not fairing too well.

Player Leaders

Points
1 Kevin Durant

Rebounds
1 DeAndre Jordan

Assists
1 Chris Paul

Steals
1 Ricky Rubio

Blocks
1 Anthony Davis

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue 29 Apr 2014, 7:28 pm

Donald Sterling banned for life and fined a huge amount

Now gonna be forced to sell the team for a poultry $1 billion, poor Donald

by **Pr4wn** Sat 03 May 2014, 3:27 pm

Damian Lillard's buzzer-beater last night.... WOW.

by kingraf Tue 06 May 2014, 8:20 am

Chris Paul got HOT last night!!

by TopoftheChops Sun 18 May 2014, 9:03 pm

The Heat should win altogether

by Guest Mon 19 May 2014, 10:18 am

1-0 Indiana

by Guest Tue 20 May 2014, 8:34 pm

1-0 Spurs, Duncan immense.

Charlotte Bobcats no more. Now the Charlotte Hornets

by Guest Fri 23 May 2014, 11:45 am

Spurs 2-0 Thunder (You do wonder if the legendary Durant will ever win a ring in Oklahoma)

Heat 1-1 Pacers

by kingraf Sat 24 May 2014, 5:34 pm

Heat to take It 4-1, maybe 4-2. Indiana absolutely had to win game two, to stand a chance. they didn't, so they don't. Interested to see what Oklahoma do next year, it's Durant's free agent year, and it's become quite apparent that while Him and Westbrook may be best friends forever, they may not be altogether complimentary in the pursuit of a championship

by Guest Sun 01 Jun 2014, 12:39 pm

Repeat of last year's final : Miami Heat vs San Antonio Spurs

Feel for Durant, might need to leave Oklahoma to win his first ring.

by kingraf Sun 01 Jun 2014, 9:35 pm

Or Westbrook has to leave. Not too many championship places with the salary space for a Durant type player. Plus some will be waiting to see whether LeBron leaves the Heat. Think he re-signs with the Thunder, and hopes for the best.

Interesting final to call, but I think we'll see a three-Heat. 4-2 Miami. Just think a rather old Spurs team expanded too much energy getting here. Does Duncan retire after this though?

by Guest Fri 06 Jun 2014, 11:36 am

Heat was the story in Game 1 of the NBA Finals but not as we expected. Electrical failure caused the air-conditioning to pack up in Miami & the players were struggling throughout in unbearable conditions. LeBron had cramp & was forced off & others suffered from heat exhaustion.

Spurs took the game though & lead 1-0. Interesting start.

by Guest Mon 09 Jun 2014, 10:52 am

Game Two

1-1

by kingraf Mon 09 Jun 2014, 9:09 pm

Who you backing, john? Think Miami cruise this from here. 4-1, maybe 4-2. San Antonio lost home court, and with that, I think the series. The threepeat is on.

by Guest Tue 10 Jun 2014, 11:00 am

Yeah, you got to back Heat & LeBron. Home court now for next two games, if it goes 3-1 Miami, pretty much game over!

by Guest Fri 13 Jun 2014, 11:53 am

John wrote:Yeah, you got to back Heat & LeBron. Home court now for next two games, if it goes 3-1 Miami, pretty much game over!

Amazing. Spurs win two on the bounce & take the 3-1 lead, one game from glory. Not sure LeBron can turn this around?

by **Pr4wn** Fri 13 Jun 2014, 4:42 pm

The Spurs are just like a well-oiled machine. Beautiful basketball.

by kingraf Fri 13 Jun 2014, 11:05 pm

Yeah, LeBron can't do it alone though. The third quarter was embarrassing... James scored 19 points, and his teammates managed to get 2!

by Guest Mon 16 Jun 2014, 9:44 am

Spurs win the championship. Kawhi Leonard MVP

by kingraf Mon 16 Jun 2014, 1:49 pm

Was probably a drawing of the straws for MVP, the entire Spurs team played so well, so disciplined. Anyone in that team would have been worthy

by **Pr4wn** Tue 17 Jun 2014, 1:11 pm

Leonard is quite a special player though. This is just scratching the surface of what he's truly capable of.

by Guest Wed 25 Jun 2014, 12:38 pm

LeBron James, basketball's biggest star, is opting out of the final two years of his Miami Heat contract, which is worth $42.7m (£25.1m).

Back to Cleveland, to see out his career & win a ring for his team?

by Guest Wed 02 Jul 2014, 12:49 pm

Is Carmelo Anthony on his way to Chicago to team up with D. Rose. Wow!

by Guest Wed 02 Jul 2014, 9:44 pm

Carmelo can either join the Bulls & team up with injury prone Rose

OR

Carmelo can join Houston, the team he spoke to today & team up with Howard & Harden.

by kingraf Thu 03 Jul 2014, 12:03 am

I don't think LeBron is leaving Miami - he's only opted out, so there are no leanings either way. He also welcomed Miami's draft pick on social media - admittedly, that's not particularly indicative of anything, but I found it odd that he'd do that if he's really leaving. Plus, Miami is still the second best team in the league, has fantastic climate, and favourable tax laws.

I think Melo joins Chicago - or maybe Miami if LeBron does leave.... don't think Huston is a serious option

by kingraf Fri 11 Jul 2014, 5:54 pm

LeBron James has moved back to the Cavaliers!

by Guest Sat 12 Jul 2014, 10:52 am

Yeah, huge news. He's going back to Cleveland, not surprised really. Teaming up with Irving, Waiters & Wiggins. Cavaliers are also attempting to bring Kevin Love to Cleveland too.

by kingraf Wed 16 Jul 2014, 9:29 pm

Mike Miller has signed a two year contract with Cleveland. I'm actually upset I didn't put money on this, it was so obvious. LeBron rates Mike very highly, and they are best friends. By all accounts, LeBron started feeling like leaving when the Heat refused to re-sign Miller. Appeasing James aside, its a good signing for the Cavs. Miller shot 46% from the three. Gonna lead to good spacing.

by Guest Wed 16 Jul 2014, 9:38 pm

Yeah, good point. Miller is a good team player, should do well. I see Pau Gasol has joined Chicago Bulls. Carmelo looks like he's staying in the big apple.

by kingraf Wed 16 Jul 2014, 10:03 pm

Didn't see the Gasol signing. Even Gasol in his diminished form is a better big man than Carlos Boozer. If Rose can stay fit, I think the Bulls become real competitors. Eastern Conference becomes a real free for all.

by Guest Sat 02 Aug 2014, 9:02 am

Shocking leg break last night for Paul George, one of my favourite players in the NBA. Devastating for him & the Pacers. Hopefully comes back stronger.

by Guest Fri 08 Aug 2014, 12:02 pm

The Timberwolves have agreed for All-Star Kevin Love to be exchanged for Cleveland's Andrew Wiggins, Anthony Bennett and a protected 2015 first-round pick. LeBron, Irving & Love together should be interesting.

by kingraf Fri 08 Aug 2014, 8:38 pm

Very interesting, think the East is a straightforward shootout between Miami and Cleveland.

by Guest Sun 26 Jan 2020, 8:26 pm

Houston Rockets have traded star player James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets.

The move brings together a star trio of Harden, Irving & Kevin Durant at Brooklyn

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