2024-25 NBA Thread

[Uncle Rico]

Pop has been out because he had a mild stroke

[WhiteTrash]

Pop has been out because he had a mild stroke

Sad to hear that. I wouldn't blame him if he retires. He has earned the right to walk away whenever he wants.

[The Sultan]

Sad to hear that. I wouldn't blame him if he retires. He has earned the right to walk away whenever he wants.

I mean, yeah. He's 75 years old. I don't think a single sould would blame him if he retires. I just don't think he wants to.

[MuggsyB]

Giannis has 22 pts through 1Q.  Unfortunately the rest of the Bucks have 2 pts and they're losing to Detroit. 

[4everwarriors]

He's still a child, aina?

[Uncle Rico]

He's still a child, aina?

Where will they put his statue?

[4everwarriors]

Probably Chucky Cheese's, aina?

[Uncle Rico]

Probably Chucky Cheese's, aina?

No, it'll be outside Fiserv for generations of fans to see. 

[wadesworld]

Giannis is the absolute best. Any Bucks "fan" who thinks otherwise is crazy.

[MuggsyB]

59, 14, and 7 is pretty good.  But he doesn't appear to have much help. 

[wadesworld]

59, 14, and 7 is pretty good.  But he doesn't appear to have much help. 

Correct. His 2 best teammates were out.

[MuggsyB]

Correct. His 2 best teammates were out.

Is there anything the Bucks can do to improve their roster?  They seem to have significant issues. 

[MuggsyB]

Edey looks good. 

[MU82]

Ho-hum ... A third straight triple-double for LeBron.

[Uncle Rico]

Giannis is the absolute best. Any Bucks "fan" who thinks otherwise is crazy.

The biggest problem I have with him is, he helped win a title for the Bucks and Milwaukee

[CreightonWarrior]

The biggest problem I have with him is, he helped win a title for the Bucks and Milwaukee

Inexcusable!

[Uncle Rico]

Inexcusable!

I'm just not a fan.  He's one of the greatest players of all-time and an incredible asset to not only the organization but the community as well.

It would have been better had he been a bust, not won a title and badmouthed Milwaukee instead. 

[rocket surgeon]

there have been murmurs of trading giannis...can't imagine what another team would have to give up and/or what the bucks would be looking to accept if this were to be a remote possibility.  something like a 4 way trade involving multiple players from a number of teams.  not only are the talent evaluators obviously needed here, but accountants and experts on team salary cap aren't far behind

[Hards Alumni]

Ho-hum ... A third straight triple-double for LeBron.

That's why he's the goat.  And, it's not close.

[The Sultan]

there have been murmurs of trading giannis...can't imagine what another team would have to give up and/or what the bucks would be looking to accept if this were to be a remote possibility.  something like a 4 way trade involving multiple players from a number of teams.  not only are the talent evaluators obviously needed here, but accountants and experts on team salary cap aren't far behind

He's only traded if he asks for one. Otherwise you don't trade him until 2026-27 at the earliest because that's the last year you own his rights. (He has a player option for 2027-28.)

[StillAWarrior]

Cavs extended to 13-0. Two more games (Bulls and Hornets) before facing the Celtics. I'd love it if they could go into Boston undefeated. Even better if they leave Boston undefeated.

In last night's game, Donovan Mitchell came within one assist of his first career triple double. I was very surprised he doesn't have one yet. He actually was hunting the triple late in the game and made a really ill-advised pass to Mobley when the game was still in doubt. He immediately regretted it and scored the next two possessions to ice the game. After the game he actually apologized to the fans and his teammates for hunting for the triple.

https://x.com/IsaacOkoroFan/status/1856892525983789528

I'm so happy he re-signed with the Cavs; he's a special player.

Edited to add:
In case you haven't seen it, here is the pass he was apologizing for:
https://x.com/Tony_Pesta/status/1856889488183583055

[JWags85]

I'm so happy he re-signed with the Cavs; he's a special player.

I know he really wanted the Knicks for a variety of reasons when he got traded, but happy he chose the Cavs cause he really is a perfect fit there

[rocket surgeon]

He's only traded if he asks for one. Otherwise you don't trade him until 2026-27 at the earliest because that's the last year you own his rights. (He has a player option for 2027-28.)

how do you know he hasn't requested a trade?  oh, because you haven't seen it reported yet...got it.  i forget that you are the direct go between with giannis and the bucks...my bad

i am not by any means saying this is in the works, but if and/or when, it will take A LOT of finagling, moving the chess pieces around the board.  by the time we hear anything, it will be well within the works

[Hards Alumni]

how do you know he hasn't requested a trade?  oh, because you haven't seen it reported yet...got it.  i forget that you are the direct go between with giannis and the bucks...my bad

i am not by any means saying this is in the works, but if and/or when, it will take A LOT of finagling, moving the chess pieces around the board.  by the time we hear anything, it will be well within the works

wow brilliant insight here and in your last post

[MUfan12]

i am not by any means saying this is in the works, but if and/or when, it will take A LOT of finagling, moving the chess pieces around the board.  by the time we hear anything, it will be well within the works

No question about it. And I don't think they move him this year, although his value will never be higher.

They won't do anything until they get a look at Khris out there with the rest of the starting unit. Whenever that happens. If things don't turn around I'd try and get the best deal for Dame and Brook first.