2024-25 NBA Thread

[rocket surgeon]

ESPN project bucks as the #9 best team projected to win 46 games?  MGM over/under is 50.5

at first glance, that seems like an easy win...but then one has to be concerned about Giannis health.  he plays 110%, 110% of the time which includes throwing his body around A LOT.  Middleton is a walking IR candidate, hopefully dame is over his "homesickness".  does bingo Bobby have a full tank and is connaughton healthy. Gary Trent and taurean prince were nice additions, but I sure would love to have donte  back

I would love to lay some $$ on the over/under, but...is doc ready to coach?  can he motivate these guys for 82 + games

if they are hungry and want to show the league that they still belong, mgm-50.5(+100) is a lock

I also like phoenix at draftkings48.5(-105) to bally's 47.5(-122)

[The Sultan]

The problem isn't Giannis. Dame and him are fine. The problem is the supporting cast is old and/or bad. IMO their window is thoroughly shut.

[rocket surgeon]

surprised giannis did swing some bigger deals during off season

yes, giannis COULD be a problem-health

[WhiteTrash]

ESPN project bucks as the #9 best team projected to win 46 games?  MGM over/under is 50.5

As usual, I can't figure out ESPN on these win totals either. They project the Bulls to win 39 games, but also recommend taking the under on the Vegas line of 28 wins.

Personally, I'd go under because the Bulls will be trading Lavine and Vuc and others plus I think the GM could get fired if they don't finishes with a top 10 pick (pick goes to SA if outside 10)

[MUfan12]

The problem isn't Giannis. Dame and him are fine. The problem is the supporting cast is old and/or bad. IMO their window is thoroughly shut.

Disagree. Swapping Wright, Prince, and Trent for PatBev, Jae, and Beasley will make them much, much better (and younger).

Khris is the key. If they can figure out a way to manage his health, like they did with Brook, there's no reason they can't compete at the top of the East.

[MuggsyB]

The problem isn't Giannis. Dame and him are fine. The problem is the supporting cast is old and/or bad. IMO their window is thoroughly shut.

He hasn't been healthy in the last two playoffs.  That's a problem.  And Middleton has been less healthy and a shell of what he was 3 years ago.  They're not going anywhere without these two playing at their highest level. 

[wadesworld]

Disagree. Swapping Wright, Prince, and Trent for PatBev, Jae, and Beasley will make them much, much better (and younger).

Khris is the key. If they can figure out a way to manage his health, like they did with Brook, there's no reason they can't compete at the top of the East.

Yeah, this roster fits much better than last year.  Last year the roster was built to run it back, knowing they needed some half court offense so the additions on the margin were Malik and Cam Payne...and then they traded Jrue for Dame and the roster just didn't make sense.  This offseason they remade the roster and it makes a lot more sense, with Wright and Prince being solid, versatile defenders and Trent being a huge upgrade over Malik.

IF the roster is healthy (which I don't expect it to be, so they won't), the Bucks are the 2nd best team in the East and would have a shot against the C's.

[GB Warrior]

Kolek might get some extended run if the flogging continues tonight

[MU82]

Hauser just committed an out-of-control foul that resulted in a 4-point-play for NY.

[PGsHeroes32]

Kolek might get some extended run if the flogging continues tonight

Ill be honest,

if TK isnt getting major minutes over Cam Payne by January, hes either playing awful or Thibs is mentally unfit to coach.

Payne is rancid and frankly doesnt even know what hes doing out there.

[MuggsyB]

Get TyKo on the floor immediately.  WTF is Thibs doing?

[GB Warrior]

Ill be honest,

if TK isnt getting major minutes over Cam Payne by January, hes either playing awful or Thibs is mentally unfit to coach.

Payne is rancid and frankly doesnt even know what hes doing out there.

[MuggsyB]

Uhhhhh.....the C's are on pace for about 160.  So much for those lock-down defenders. 

[The Sultan]

I laughed.

[PGsHeroes32]

Also whatever the Knicks did to Mikal Bridges shot this offseason, i'd advise they undo it ASAP

[MuggsyB]

Also whatever the Knicks did to Mikal Bridges shot this offseason, i'd advise they undo it ASAP

He looks like a cataclysmic disaster.  What on earth were they thinking?

[MuggsyB]

The Celtics have officially gone medieval. 

[MU82]

Boston is up 35 with 6:30 to go and still has most starters on the floor.

[GB Warrior]

There you go, Ty

[MU82]

Doesn't matter if folks want to talk about TK here, but there's a whole Kolek thread on the other board, FYI.

[Johnny B]

Just so wild seeing a father and son playing together out there. kind of awkward at the Same as they seem to be looking for each other every play.

[PGsHeroes32]

Well, we can all blame the Wolves for being so bad out the gates to let Bronny actually check in

Its just hard to find it so "cool" for the father/son duo when the son wouldnt start for georgetown this year.

Hes so bad, and yet has the shot selection of Kobe

[MuggsyB]

Well, we can all blame the Wolves for being so bad out the gates to let Bronny actually check in

Its just hard to find it so "cool" for the father/son duo when the son wouldnt start for georgetown this year.

Hes so bad, and yet has the shot selection of Kobe

Is this the last of this "story"?

[Pakuni]

The Bronny hype and the Bronny hate are both entirely stupid.

[MuggsyB]

The Bronny hype and the Bronny hate are both entirely stupid.

But can you hate the hype or is that not allowed?