'25-26 NBA Thread

[WhiteTrash]

Why in the world would Giannis not want to be traded?  Is Rivers just whistling Dixie?  And why is he still the coach of the Bucks?

I think it was Windhorst on the radio this morning who explained the trade market will be better after the season due to more teams freeing up assets to send to the Bucks. So maybe its mostly the organization indicating that it may not happen in season?

He also suggested that it would be best for the Bucks to shut down Giannis for the rest of the year and tank for a better draft pick.

[MU82]

I wouldn't blame the Bucks one iota for waiting until after the season.

[cheebs09]

I wouldn't blame the Bucks one iota for waiting until after the season.

I'd be fully onboard with that if Giannis will sit out. Unfortunately, I do not see that happening. A Dame-type of injury will make this a decade rebuild.

[GB Warrior]

I'd be fully onboard with that if Giannis will sit out. Unfortunately, I do not see that happening. A Dame-type of injury will make this a decade rebuild.

I've backtracked on my thinking on this - prior to the injury I thought they'd absolutely wait until the offseason. Obviously you don't take a lowball offer, but if you can unload him now, you do it for this reason. I don't think anyone other than maybe the Warriors have the assets to do this without another move, so this is incredibly complex to pull off in season.

[MuggsyB]

I think it's a bigger risk to wait until after the season.

[GB Warrior]

lol

https://x.com/shamscharania/status/2018756786052845599?s=46

[Billy Hoyle]

lol

Memphis has entered tank mode. Keep Ja away from the guns.

[Jay Bee]

...here come the Wolves!

[WhiteTrash]

The Bulls are active.

AK sure fits the "5 years to know" kind of guy mold; hence Bulls end up selling low mostly.

Good news is they have a ton of cap space .................... for an all time bad FA class. 

[MuggsyB]

The Bulls are active.

AK sure fits the "5 years to know" kind of guy mold; hence Bulls end up selling low mostly.

Good news is they have a ton of cap space .................... for an all time bad FA class. 

Who is AK?

[WhiteTrash]

Who is AK?

Team President Artūras Karnišovas.

[MuggsyB]

Team President Artūras Karnišovas.

Ty.  Was this a good trade in your opinion?

[wadesworld]

Love that LeBron has to enter his name into trade deadline discussions. As if anybody was trying to get him, all his drama, and his $51MM salary. "LBJ expects to stay with the Lakers through the end of the season." Thanks LeBron. Literally nobody was discussing you in trade possibilities.

[WhiteTrash]

Ty.  Was this a good trade in your opinion?

It was good, but not because the Bulls upgraded much, the big positive is the organization has finally realized the Bulls are not NBA title contenders. AK has sold ownership on the idea that the Bulls were championship quality the past four years.

Not trying to be too on point, but AK was pushing the NBA version of RGV. Thankfully the dream is dead and the Bulls seem to be embracing reality.

[WhiteTrash]

Love that LeBron has to enter his name into trade deadline discussions. As if anybody was trying to get him, all his drama, and his $51MM salary. "LBJ expects to stay with the Lakers through the end of the season." Thanks LeBron. Literally nobody was discussing you in trade possibilities.

He should be better by now, but it is totally on brand for LBJ.

It's become a running joke for years, but mostly, if not totally, harmless.

[MuggsyB]

It was good, but not because the Bulls upgraded much, the big positive is the organization has finally realized the Bulls are not NBA title contenders. AK has sold ownership on the idea that the Bulls were championship quality the past four years.

Not trying to be too on point, but AK was pushing the NBA version of RGV. Thankfully the dream is dead and the Bulls seem to be embracing reality.

Tyvm.

[GB Warrior]

I don't understand anyone wanting James Harden in the year of someone's lord 2026 so it goes without saying this makes no sense to me

[WhiteTrash]

I don't understand anyone wanting James Harden in the year of someone's lord 2026 so it goes without saying this makes no sense to me

Never been a fan of his game. Empty stats.

[wadesworld]

https://x.com/TheNBACentel/status/2018864680043946100?s=20

Lol

[JWags85]

Love that LeBron has to enter his name into trade deadline discussions. As if anybody was trying to get him, all his drama, and his $51MM salary. "LBJ expects to stay with the Lakers through the end of the season." Thanks LeBron. Literally nobody was discussing you in trade possibilities.

Bronny hasn't made any sort of leap in year 2, still not replacement level.  Bryce is getting redshirted at Zona cause he's nowhere near the level of their other recruits/freshmen.  LBJ realizes he needs more fuel to keep his/his family's name in the news.  He's gonna have his "will he/won't he" buzz being pushed into overdrive from now well into the summer.

And I agree with WT, its largely harmless.  Its just so blatantly transparent, silly, and borderline pathetic.

[MuggsyB]

Love that LeBron has to enter his name into trade deadline discussions. As if anybody was trying to get him, all his drama, and his $51MM salary. "LBJ expects to stay with the Lakers through the end of the season." Thanks LeBron. Literally nobody was discussing you in trade possibilities.

Does the ESPN guy who "broke" and wrote this story actually get paid?  This is the 2nd headline on ESPN's website.  Smh. 

[WhiteTrash]

Does the ESPN guy who "broke" and wrote this story actually get paid?  This is the 2nd headline on ESPN's website.  Smh. 

At it's core and throughout, sports is an entertainment business like Hollywood. LBJ follows the Kardashian play book to great success.

[Zog from Margo]

I'd be fully onboard with that if Giannis will sit out. Unfortunately, I do not see that happening. A Dame-type of injury will make this a decade rebuild.

It will be anyway if Horst is making the calls. He'll get fleeced in any trade involving Giannis. Saw a list of the 50 worst trades in NBA history. Milwaukee is well represented and Horst is already got one. He'll soon have another.

[Jay Bee]

At it's core and throughout, sports is an entertainment business like Hollywood. LBJ follows the Kardashian play book to great success.

*its

[CreightonWarrior]

Cooper Flagg is the first teenager with 3 consecutive 30+ point games. I'm honestly surprised LeBron never did this.