I've been talking with my friends, and one of them said, LeBron James is probably going to leave the Lakers.
is this really true? I confess that I was surprised with this rumor.
Does anyone confirm this? Is it something real?
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KD + Lillard is not a good combination.
+ a bunch of nobodies because they will be sending a lot of their role starters if it's not a KD for Dame trade. It's amazing that it's like people thinking two NBA superstars will win championships. KD will have to be a free agent again before he could join a team without disrupting their roster like what happened in GSW.KD + Lillard is not a good combination.
And to our surprise, it might even include Damian Lillard in the trade package.
Whoever starts this Lillard-Durant duo idea should think properly. That won't happen and it's not good chemistry.
Durant will stay on Brooklyn Nets until the end of his career. He will be 38 years old if Durant will finished his contract at the Nets. Durant likes to lead a team without the help of any superstars. No need for Lillard to assist him on that goal. Lillard also has its own goal.
But Lillard has spent so much time in Blazers that he didn't went close to his goal. I think his best years are like 2-3 years ago, but competition in the West in very tough. And now that he is injured and his Robin is gone now, they have to rebuild from scratch.
However, a KD tandem might not work as well, because they will have to work with a lot players that needs improvement. Unless Blazers have good development plans or it's management ha keen eyes for getting a relatively unknown and evolved them to a good player like what the Warriors did in Jordan Poole.
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There's a lot of rumors on Kevin Durant lately. I think the guy wants no part on Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving. If Brooklyn Nets cannot satisfy his demands then he might be the one leaving. There's also rumors on a Boston Celtics trade for Jalen Brown, Marcus Smart and Grant Williams. Though this is a very big gamble if this really happens but who knows. Maybe Boston had seen enough on their Tatum-Brown build.
Rumors everywhere . First regarding Kyrie Irving and now on Kevin Durant.I don't know but his Kyrie's decision might affect his decision as well. I mean KD left the Warriors just to be with Kyrie and now he left him. There might be a chance that KD will request a trade if Kyrie will left the Nets.
With regards to Celtics trade, I don't think that it will happen. They went to NBA Finals as a team already. What they lack at that time is experience and they faced the Warriors whose been in the Finals for how many times already. If they will make a roster change, maybe it would be better if they will just get supporting players than changing their core players.
You guys are looking too much for Kevin Durant. KD + Lillard is not a good combination.
Westbrook + HardenWestbrook + Melo + PG13
Westbrook + LBJ + AD
the list goes on and on and on
I'm not saying that Westbrook is the problem here. What I'm trying to say is that 2 all-star players in the same team doesn't guarantee a championship and this goes with this KD + Dame combination. They are both the best offensive. Who will make adjustments to the team if in any case they will be teammates in Portland and do you think they will allow themselves to be a second scorer. I mean they are the main scorer in their respective teams and now you will put one of them as a second option offensively? I don't think both KD and Dame will allow that. Don't put KD to the Blazers and let Lillard find another home.
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KD + Lillard is not a good combination.
+ a bunch of nobodies because they will be sending a lot of their role starters if it's not a KD for Dame trade. It's amazing that it's like people thinking two NBA superstars will win championships. KD will have to be a free agent again before he could join a team without disrupting their roster like what happened in GSW.KD + Lillard is not a good combination.
And to our surprise, it might even include Damian Lillard in the trade package.
Whoever starts this Lillard-Durant duo idea should think properly. That won't happen and it's not good chemistry.
Durant will stay on Brooklyn Nets until the end of his career. He will be 38 years old if Durant will finished his contract at the Nets. Durant likes to lead a team without the help of any superstars. No need for Lillard to assist him on that goal. Lillard also has its own goal.
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KD + Lillard is not a good combination.
+ a bunch of nobodies because they will be sending a lot of their role starters if it's not a KD for Dame trade. It's amazing that it's like people thinking two NBA superstars will win championships. KD will have to be a free agent again before he could join a team without disrupting their roster like what happened in GSW. KD + Lillard is not a good combination.
Lillard won't win a championship even if he surrounds himself with good role players, he needs a superstar to play with him and I think Durant would be a nice pair for Lillard as IMO Lillard is better than Irving in terms of relationship with his teammates.
Yes, if Blazers can bring KD the chance of winning a title is good, but it will be a long talk and offers from both teams.
Lillard can't do it even Blazers will surround him with good role players unless a superstar who also have a same caliber as him
who can really make a big impact.
You guys are looking too much for Kevin Durant. KD + Lillard is not a good combination. They both have the same style and do you think Lillard will allow himself to be the number 2 of the Blazers to give way for Durant? That is not going to happen so don't expect Durant is the missing link for Blazers to become a champion.
Blazers are done for. If Lillard wants to feel the experience of being a champion, he should go to another team and not wait for the superstar to come at his team.
That's the only way and I'm totally sure about that.
In today's rumors, the Lakers apparently are trying to work a deal to trade Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook for Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving. I don't think the Nets would do this, but maybe... Simmons and Kyrie are headaches while Anthony Davis is considered to be a top tier player with a lot of time left in his career. With Russell's contract being a negative and Anthony Davis looking to end up in Chicago eventually, I think the Nets would be dumb to do this trade. LeBron is a fan of Ben Simmons and has won a championship with Kyrie though, so it's a possibility... With how wacky Simmons and Kyrie are, anything could happen.
It seems to me that this potential deal between the Lakers and Nets will remain just a rumor because Davis and Westbrook for Irving and Simmons look like an unequal trade, and it would be disadvantageous to the Lakers. In addition, there was a contrary rumor a few days ago that the Lakers have no plans to trade Anthony Davis at all.
I think even with Durant Blazers can't win. Not because they suck too much, but they really do not have the pieces surrounding them. Dame is a great great player without a doubt, and Durant is.. well Durant. But just two players is not enough to win a title and we have seen this with Nets as well, just recently hence why think that Blazers can't win a title.
Definitely they would be miles and miles better there is no doubt about that, but just because they are better doesn't mean that they will win a title. They would need a ton of players from free agent to take minimum in order to keep it going, which would be a difficult thing to do since not many people would want to go there.
Definitely they would be miles and miles better there is no doubt about that, but just because they are better doesn't mean that they will win a title. They would need a ton of players from free agent to take minimum in order to keep it going, which would be a difficult thing to do since not many people would want to go there.
There's a lot of rumors on Kevin Durant lately. I think the guy wants no part on Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving. If Brooklyn Nets cannot satisfy his demands then he might be the one leaving. There's also rumors on a Boston Celtics trade for Jalen Brown, Marcus Smart and Grant Williams. Though this is a very big gamble if this really happens but who knows. Maybe Boston had seen enough on their Tatum-Brown build.
Well why would the Celtics break their chemistry when they went to the Finals last year with this roster? Doesn't make sense for the management to just trade them just to get Durant to Boston wherein Tatum is their superstar already? And I think the rebuild was effective already, they are just short of experience that's why they are beaten by the Warriors last year.
Exactly, it was the experience that made the Warriors win because they have the better experience, and in terms of chemistry, we can see that Boston have already built good chemistry. The management should not rush things, they have to take it one step at a time as getting into the NBA Finals is already a big achievement for the Boston Celtics.
just imagine the teams they beat to get into the finals.
1st round beat Nets
2nd round beat Bucks (defending champion)
ECF beat Miami Heat.
With that solid performance last season, I doubt the team owner will let this trade to happen. Yes, KD is a superstar and really has that
high respect, but the chemistry of the team now is solid. They know where to find each other and they have enough role players to help
their own versions of Trio. Smart, Brown and Tatum are still young and have a lot of years to play. Better not to repeat the same mistake
that happened from OKC after losing the finals to Miami. It's good to let this roster to play another season and continue chasing the World title.
Lillard won't win a championship even if he surrounds himself with good role players, he needs a superstar to play with him and I think Durant would be a nice pair for Lillard as IMO Lillard is better than Irving in terms of relationship with his teammates.
Yes, if Blazers can bring KD the chance of winning a title is good, but it will be a long talk and offers from both teams.
Lillard can't do it even Blazers will surround him with good role players unless a superstar who also have a same caliber as him
who can really make a big impact.
Too early to fall from that speculation or rumors about KD's departure, there are many other prospects and trades that may
happen before and on the season start.
There's something about Kyrie that is hard to explain. He may want to be like Lebron. A leader.
He wants to be a leader, but he's just not cut out for it. His wild antics are locker room destroyers. Even KD who changed his career path to play with Kyrie now feels let down and is looking for a way out. In today's rumors, the Lakers apparently are trying to work a deal to trade Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook for Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving. I don't think the Nets would do this, but maybe... Simmons and Kyrie are headaches while Anthony Davis is considered to be a top tier player with a lot of time left in his career. With Russell's contract being a negative and Anthony Davis looking to end up in Chicago eventually, I think the Nets would be dumb to do this trade. LeBron is a fan of Ben Simmons and has won a championship with Kyrie though, so it's a possibility... With how wacky Simmons and Kyrie are, anything could happen.
I really think Kyrie Irving is regretful about what he has done in the past and pretty much can not change what happened he surely regrets when he leaves Lebron James on the Cleaveland Cavaliers, and he reflects on what he did in the past, I have seen an interview on how Kyrie Irving humbles himself on what he has done in the past, but I surely can't see the video anymore, and right now he is a changed person if given a chance he would surely do the right thing this time,
Maybe it was somewhere in podcasts of different players that's why you can't see it easily. I am trying to look for it but without luck to find it. But it seems he did the same thing with Durant again? I mean he insistent not to get the vaccine and as a result he misses a lot of games and then disappear in the playoffs agains the Celtics, although we can attribute it to the good defense, but still they are swept in the first round. So not sure about the argument about him being a change person, as we have said, he is selfish. Even him attacking Nike publicly about his shoes and the design or lack of it.
There's something about Kyrie that is hard to explain. He may want to be like Lebron. A leader. Or Durant, known as one of the best players in the league without any questions or doubts.
He cannot reach that kind of level because his true enemy is himself. Lazy, questionable attacks to companies, the league, and even with his ex team mates whenever he leaves that last team. Remember how he stepped in the Celtics logo, disrespecting it.
There's a lot of rumors on Kevin Durant lately. I think the guy wants no part on Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving. If Brooklyn Nets cannot satisfy his demands then he might be the one leaving. There's also rumors on a Boston Celtics trade for Jalen Brown, Marcus Smart and Grant Williams. Though this is a very big gamble if this really happens but who knows. Maybe Boston had seen enough on their Tatum-Brown build.
So the trade is going to be Durant for the 3 Celtics? I think that's a wrong idea if they will do that, the Celtics lineup beat Durant line up, so there's no reason for them to dismantle the team and add a superstar, I guess Boston will just have to improve their chemistry as they are a championship team. If Durant will be traded, I like him to be in a struggling team that is a championship caliber, I think he belongs to the Lakers but not sure if Nets will accept Westbrook if a trade will happen.
There is no way the Nets trade kd to another team within its own division especially the Celtics. Not that the Nets and Celtics have a long running rivalry but you are asking for issues if you trade kd to basically one of your main competitors. Kd isn't moving anywhere most likely. Not sure why the Nets would want to blow this up already.
I really think Kyrie Irving is regretful about what he has done in the past and pretty much can not change what happened he surely regrets when he leaves Lebron James on the Cleaveland Cavaliers, and he reflects on what he did in the past, I have seen an interview on how Kyrie Irving humbles himself on what he has done in the past, but I surely can't see the video anymore, and right now he is a changed person if given a chance he would surely do the right thing this time,
But it seems he did the same thing with Durant again? I mean he insistent not to get the vaccine and as a result he misses a lot of games and then disappear in the playoffs agains the Celtics, although we can attribute it to the good defense, but still they are swept in the first round. So not sure about the argument about him being a change person, as we have said, he is selfish. Even him attacking Nike publicly about his shoes and the design or lack of it.
Ben Simmons hasn't been playing any official game for a whole year now. I have big doubts about him when he recovers from his injury in the summer. It is hard to rely on a player who didn't play for a very long time. He was doing great before experiencing this. I think Brooklyn Nets didn't do the right thing by signing him already now. I would like to turn out to be wrong but we will see. I believe the Seth Curry transfer is really good and I liked him so far. Nets need a solid game as a team to do something next season.
I really think they need to build more chemistry, so everyone will have an idea of what their teammates can do inside the ring, and be familiar with anyone's play style, I think the Warriors are doing this further enough that is why they are doing that slick moves over those defenders, surely if the Philadelphia 76ers can pull something like that then they can surely have a chance next season, well, right now the Brooklyn Nets is in a dire situation right now and they mostly have many wrong decisions regarding drafts, trades, and are not very lucky with their current players,
Seems like it, maybe Irving can be seen wearing the yellow-purple jersey with LeBron James. I don't know about Uncle Drew anymore, he's really over his head already and his presence will be just a liability to whichever team he goes into instead of being an asset. Yes he's skillful and talented enough but the fact that he's selfish enough to turn back on his team mates was a clear reason that Irving is not good for any team, that's also why the Brooklyn Nets won't give him max deal.
I really think Kyrie Irving is regretful about what he has done in the past and pretty much can not change what happened he surely regrets when he leaves Lebron James on the Cleaveland Cavaliers, and he reflects on what he did in the past, I have seen an interview on how Kyrie Irving humbles himself on what he has done in the past, but I surely can't see the video anymore, and right now he is a changed person if given a chance he would surely do the right thing this time,
There's a lot of rumors on Kevin Durant lately. I think the guy wants no part on Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving. If Brooklyn Nets cannot satisfy his demands then he might be the one leaving. There's also rumors on a Boston Celtics trade for Jalen Brown, Marcus Smart and Grant Williams. Though this is a very big gamble if this really happens but who knows. Maybe Boston had seen enough on their Tatum-Brown build.
Well why would the Celtics break their chemistry when they went to the Finals last year with this roster? Doesn't make sense for the management to just trade them just to get Durant to Boston wherein Tatum is their superstar already? And I think the rebuild was effective already, they are just short of experience that's why they are beaten by the Warriors last year.
Exactly, it was the experience that made the Warriors win because they have the better experience, and in terms of chemistry, we can see that Boston have already built good chemistry. The management should not rush things, they have to take it one step at a time as getting into the NBA Finals is already a big achievement for the Boston Celtics.
just imagine the teams they beat to get into the finals.
1st round beat Nets
2nd round beat Bucks (defending champion)
ECF beat Miami Heat.
Maybe this is just a rumor per se, but the interesting part is that it has some fuel from social media including players themselves so this might be truth in KD wanting to get out of Nets if Irving is going to be traded and not because he doesn't want to work with Simmons. They both came or recruitment amongst each other to join the Nets 2 years ago in hope to build a championship team there. But it seems it didn't work out plus KD try to carry the team alone in the regular season because of Irving drama, but he can't complain.
The rumors of a Kevin Durant trade to Portland just heated up quite a bit as Dame posted a picture of KD and him in Trailblazers jerseys to his Instagram. Probably just wishful thinking on Dame’s part, but interesting that he’s fueling the fire of these rumors. I can understand why though. Dame has never played with anyone near Durant’s talent and Portland has been trying hard to get him some help. I thought this was nonsense, but maybe there’s some reality to these rumors.
Damian Lillard is still following his stand not to change teams even though he already hinted several times that he might find a new home. For me, that makes sense to do and he should be supposed to do it for a long time now. Portland Blazers failed to surround him with good role players and I don't know why Lillard is still staying with them regardless of the contract he signed for.
But yes, that rumor is non-sense as that is not close to be happening. Kevin Durant will stay on Brookly Nets and probably will just wait to use his Player Option (if any) before considering switching teams in the near future depending on where the team will end up every season.
I remember him back then when he post on his social media account about Melo.
And things went smoothly for Melo and he again have his chance to play inside the league, let see if this kind of rumors
can be materialized. Maybe Kyrie can stay and be the alpha that he really wanted to be, though it's really intriguing
if there's a chance that Blazers and Nets can take in between and settle the possibilities.
Lillard won't win a championship even if he surrounds himself with good role players, he needs a superstar to play with him and I think Durant would be a nice pair for Lillard as IMO Lillard is better than Irving in terms of relationship with his teammates.
He cannot even win a championship with CJ, how much more if he is the only one left in the team. I don't see him having the skills like Lebron and Kobe, and actually, even Kobe and Lebron needed another superstar to play with them in order to win a championship.
Lebron with (Irving, Wade, Davis)
Jordan with Pippen
There's a lot of rumors on Kevin Durant lately. I think the guy wants no part on Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving. If Brooklyn Nets cannot satisfy his demands then he might be the one leaving. There's also rumors on a Boston Celtics trade for Jalen Brown, Marcus Smart and Grant Williams. Though this is a very big gamble if this really happens but who knows. Maybe Boston had seen enough on their Tatum-Brown build.
Well why would the Celtics break their chemistry when they went to the Finals last year with this roster? Doesn't make sense for the management to just trade them just to get Durant to Boston wherein Tatum is their superstar already? And I think the rebuild was effective already, they are just short of experience that's why they are beaten by the Warriors last year.
Exactly, it was the experience that made the Warriors win because they have the better experience, and in terms of chemistry, we can see that Boston have already built good chemistry. The management should not rush things, they have to take it one step at a time as getting into the NBA Finals is already a big achievement for the Boston Celtics.
just imagine the teams they beat to get into the finals.
1st round beat Nets
2nd round beat Bucks (defending champion)
ECF beat Miami Heat.
There's a lot of rumors on Kevin Durant lately. I think the guy wants no part on Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving. If Brooklyn Nets cannot satisfy his demands then he might be the one leaving. There's also rumors on a Boston Celtics trade for Jalen Brown, Marcus Smart and Grant Williams. Though this is a very big gamble if this really happens but who knows. Maybe Boston had seen enough on their Tatum-Brown build.
Well why would the Celtics break their chemistry when they went to the Finals last year with this roster? Doesn't make sense for the management to just trade them just to get Durant to Boston wherein Tatum is their superstar already? And I think the rebuild was effective already, they are just short of experience that's why they are beaten by the Warriors last year.
The rumors of a Kevin Durant trade to Portland just heated up quite a bit as Dame posted a picture of KD and him in Trailblazers jerseys to his Instagram. Probably just wishful thinking on Dame’s part, but interesting that he’s fueling the fire of these rumors. I can understand why though. Dame has never played with anyone near Durant’s talent and Portland has been trying hard to get him some help. I thought this was nonsense, but maybe there’s some reality to these rumors.
Damian Lillard is still following his stand not to change teams even though he already hinted several times that he might find a new home. For me, that makes sense to do and he should be supposed to do it for a long time now. Portland Blazers failed to surround him with good role players and I don't know why Lillard is still staying with them regardless of the contract he signed for.
But yes, that rumor is non-sense as that is not close to be happening. Kevin Durant will stay on Brookly Nets and probably will just wait to use his Player Option (if any) before considering switching teams in the near future depending on where the team will end up every season.
I remember him back then when he post on his social media account about Melo.
And things went smoothly for Melo and he again have his chance to play inside the league, let see if this kind of rumors
can be materialized. Maybe Kyrie can stay and be the alpha that he really wanted to be, though it's really intriguing
if there's a chance that Blazers and Nets can take in between and settle the possibilities.
Lillard won't win a championship even if he surrounds himself with good role players, he needs a superstar to play with him and I think Durant would be a nice pair for Lillard as IMO Lillard is better than Irving in terms of relationship with his teammates.
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