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Quote from: arwin100 on August 09, 2024, 04:11:44 AM

They are still in rebuilding mode and they provably see that their team would became more better if they decide to make Markannen stay in their team. Know what needed to do is to find those quality players that can able to help their team to became a contender again. They plan to trade Clarkson but it seems that he didn't have a good trading value in the market that's why they struggle to get a good offers in exchange with him.

But let see if there's good improvements will happen since the current line up of Jazz is I think not enough yet to compete on finals since its like the other team on West still more stronger than them so I guess they need more good reinforcement.

Yeah this upcoming season will be another test for their team, I think they still have time till the trade deadling if things won't work for them, might need to have better reinforcement to back them up, not sure if trading Clarkson is a good idea but if that's what it needed to do then finding good valuable player will bring that kind of help.

Let see if how Jazz management will find those pieces to be more competitive this upcoming season.

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Quote from: danherbias07 on August 08, 2024, 11:57:43 PM

Nah, Twolves versus Mavs is the best in the West Christmas special. Cheesy

That rivalry of them is so good to watch and I like how competitive both teams are.

I’d love to see that matchup again. The Timberwolves will likely try to avenge their playoff loss, but Dallas will be a different team now with Klay Thompson being part of the roster, though it's unclear if Irving will be back since he was reportedly injured months ago. Still, it’s sure to be an exciting game and a great Christmas gift for NBA fans. Hopefully no more injury to happen with Dallas.

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Lauri definitely deserves a good contract because he showed the world what he is capable of doing, that's the most important part, I believe that he has done something that deserves that contract last season.

I believe that these days the numbers look too high to us because we are so used to lower numbers, like I remember very vividly when Mozgov got a 71 million 5 year contract that was deemed the worst contract ever, and that was 71 millions in 5 years, wasn't even like 20 million a year, and it was by far the worst, and one of the highest at the time as well, Lauri will be making 50 a year, that much is not something we are used to yet but the reality is that due to high income the teams have now, CBA made sure that players get their fair share, that was the last lockout was about and this is why players are getting a good share of the teams incomes now, a good salary range. I believe that Lauri is getting what he deserves, he isn't one of the highest paid ones neither.

Fair enough from what he's bringing to his team, with that kind of improvement helping the team winning games, it's now time for Jazz managements to bring someone who can help him if they wanted to be more competitive this season, with so many super teams from West division, they need to bring help for Lauri, not just the money but also to earn back those investment, they need to have that kind of caliber players who can surround him and make the team be more competitive and might bring them up and be back in the next round.

They are still in rebuilding mode and they provably see that their team would became more better if they decide to make Markannen stay in their team. Know what needed to do is to find those quality players that can able to help their team to became a contender again. They plan to trade Clarkson but it seems that he didn't have a good trading value in the market that's why they struggle to get a good offers in exchange with him.

But let see if there's good improvements will happen since the current line up of Jazz is I think not enough yet to compete on finals since its like the other team on West still more stronger than them so I guess they need more good reinforcement.

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Quote from: OgNasty on August 08, 2024, 09:31:15 PM

2024-25 NBA Christmas Day schedule has dropped. Which game are you most excited for? You’ve got some decent matchups on there. LeBron vs Warriors. Rematch of the Western Conference Finals. Sixers and Celtics (best of the East). Nuggets vs Suns (best in the West?).

Spurs at Knicks
T-Wolves at Mavs
Sixers at Celtics
Lakers at Warriors
Nuggets at Suns

Nah, Twolves versus Mavs is the best in the West Christmas special. Cheesy

That rivalry of them is so good to watch and I like how competitive both teams are.
Nuggets versus Suns is just Jokic versus KD and Booker versus Murray.

When it comes to East, the Knicks are preparing well, and I wish it was the Knicks versus the Celtics at Madison Square Garden. It will probably get a full-packed arena sold-out ticket.
Of all the schedules I am intrigued more by how Klay Thompson will face his former teammates and vice versa, that's why I will never miss that game of the Mavs versus Warriors' first game in the regular season.

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Quote from: el kaka22 on August 08, 2024, 02:15:32 PM

Lauri definitely deserves a good contract because he showed the world what he is capable of doing, that's the most important part, I believe that he has done something that deserves that contract last season.

I believe that these days the numbers look too high to us because we are so used to lower numbers, like I remember very vividly when Mozgov got a 71 million 5 year contract that was deemed the worst contract ever, and that was 71 millions in 5 years, wasn't even like 20 million a year, and it was by far the worst, and one of the highest at the time as well, Lauri will be making 50 a year, that much is not something we are used to yet but the reality is that due to high income the teams have now, CBA made sure that players get their fair share, that was the last lockout was about and this is why players are getting a good share of the teams incomes now, a good salary range. I believe that Lauri is getting what he deserves, he isn't one of the highest paid ones neither.

Fair enough from what he's bringing to his team, with that kind of improvement helping the team winning games, it's now time for Jazz managements to bring someone who can help him if they wanted to be more competitive this season, with so many super teams from West division, they need to bring help for Lauri, not just the money but also to earn back those investment, they need to have that kind of caliber players who can surround him and make the team be more competitive and might bring them up and be back in the next round.

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Lonzo Ball is being reported as playing in full five on five scrimmages with no setbacks. I think he’s had a rough career so far due to his injuries. Him and LeBron I thought played well together when they had a chance. Hopefully he can get it all together this season and get back to doing what he does best.

On the one hand, Lonzo Ball is still young and has plenty of time to at least return to his former playing shape after injury. On the other hand, he is too injury-prone, and he has not been able to reach his full potential in the five seasons he has played. Moreover, next season will be the last season of his contract, and it seems there will be little demand for him next offseason because of his injury-prone nature.

Yeah, that's one advantage of Lonzo is that he is still very young to plenty of time for him to recover. But the problem with him is that is is a recurring injury and we I'm thinking that for his injuries, it might have been piling up and so it will be early for his body to feel that wear and tear.

2 seasons out already, and this is going to be his final and if it didn't goes well for him, he might be drop by the Chicago Bulls as their investments on him is not returning any. And if ever he will comeback, I don't know but he could be just a shadow of himself.

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2024-25 NBA Christmas Day schedule has dropped. Which game are you most excited for? You’ve got some decent matchups on there. LeBron vs Warriors. Rematch of the Western Conference Finals. Sixers and Celtics (best of the East). Nuggets vs Suns (best in the West?).

Spurs at Knicks
T-Wolves at Mavs
Sixers at Celtics
Lakers at Warriors
Nuggets at Suns

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Quote from: el kaka22 on August 08, 2024, 02:15:32 PM

Lauri definitely deserves a good contract because he showed the world what he is capable of doing, that's the most important part, I believe that he has done something that deserves that contract last season.

I believe that these days the numbers look too high to us because we are so used to lower numbers, like I remember very vividly when Mozgov got a 71 million 5 year contract that was deemed the worst contract ever, and that was 71 millions in 5 years, wasn't even like 20 million a year, and it was by far the worst, and one of the highest at the time as well, Lauri will be making 50 a year, that much is not something we are used to yet but the reality is that due to high income the teams have now, CBA made sure that players get their fair share, that was the last lockout was about and this is why players are getting a good share of the teams incomes now, a good salary range. I believe that Lauri is getting what he deserves, he isn't one of the highest paid ones neither.

In today's game if you want keep these players you have to pay up. I don't know if I'd go all in with Lauri but I think he is still on the up and up so it will probably end up as good value. By the time these guys end their contracts people will be getting 500mil contracts and will look like a steal so long as they are still.performing at a high pace. People pay attention too much with how much these guys make.

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Lauri definitely deserves a good contract because he showed the world what he is capable of doing, that's the most important part, I believe that he has done something that deserves that contract last season.

I believe that these days the numbers look too high to us because we are so used to lower numbers, like I remember very vividly when Mozgov got a 71 million 5 year contract that was deemed the worst contract ever, and that was 71 millions in 5 years, wasn't even like 20 million a year, and it was by far the worst, and one of the highest at the time as well, Lauri will be making 50 a year, that much is not something we are used to yet but the reality is that due to high income the teams have now, CBA made sure that players get their fair share, that was the last lockout was about and this is why players are getting a good share of the teams incomes now, a good salary range. I believe that Lauri is getting what he deserves, he isn't one of the highest paid ones neither.

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Quote from: avp2306 on August 08, 2024, 06:34:20 AM

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Quote from: MK-74 on August 07, 2024, 05:57:46 PM

Lauri Markkanen signed a 5-year contract extension with Utah Jazz for 238 million dollars.

I think him and his agent did well in getting this deal extension with Utah Jazz. With all of the rumors that Warriors and other teams wanting to take him, they'd probably increased his value or at least got what they want. I don't have an idea how much his past contract with Utah Jazz but that seems to be the deal here.

Its like giving pressure to the side of Jazz and they are successful for making them decide to increase his salary so that they can retain him. But also lets give credits to Warriors for keeping their existing offer since the trade between them with Jazz didn't happened and Markkanen get the benefits for that deal which didn't go through.

He's still a high caliber player and for sure he would be useful for Jazz since Markkanen can contribute on both ends. So I guess this already end up the rumor and for sure Warriors fans is now waiting for next update on who are their target players possibly to be added in their roster.

The Utah Jazz's roster don't have that superstar caliber compared to Lauri Markkanen and I guess that they've been pressured to do that and if they have been, credits really to him and his agent. The Warriors also bumped his contract with this and others that are currently on peak of their careers should manage to do the same.

I've also heard about Jordan Clarkson's trying to negotiate and still got that contract from the Utah Jazz. They're doing well as usual during the typical season of the league but they're falling shortly everytime they go to the playoffs and other important parts of the tournament.

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Quote from: dwyane36 on August 08, 2024, 11:34:00 AM

Quote from: OgNasty on August 07, 2024, 07:36:52 PM

Lonzo Ball is being reported as playing in full five on five scrimmages with no setbacks. I think he’s had a rough career so far due to his injuries. Him and LeBron I thought played well together when they had a chance. Hopefully he can get it all together this season and get back to doing what he does best.

On the one hand, Lonzo Ball is still young and has plenty of time to at least return to his former playing shape after injury. On the other hand, he is too injury-prone, and he has not been able to reach his full potential in the five seasons he has played. Moreover, next season will be the last season of his contract, and it seems there will be little demand for him next offseason because of his injury-prone nature.

I agree with you. I’ve torn my ACL and had it replaced. Knees are hard to recover from once they fail you. I just look at my situation. My knees are stronger than pre-injury due to all the exercise, but I’ll never be as agile as I once was. I’m sure Lonzo has improved his game in many areas, but ask Klay Thompson what it’s like trying to compete at the highest level after a knee injury… Still, I hope for the best for him.

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Quote from: OgNasty on August 07, 2024, 07:36:52 PM

Lonzo Ball is being reported as playing in full five on five scrimmages with no setbacks. I think he’s had a rough career so far due to his injuries. Him and LeBron I thought played well together when they had a chance. Hopefully he can get it all together this season and get back to doing what he does best.

On the one hand, Lonzo Ball is still young and has plenty of time to at least return to his former playing shape after injury. On the other hand, he is too injury-prone, and he has not been able to reach his full potential in the five seasons he has played. Moreover, next season will be the last season of his contract, and it seems there will be little demand for him next offseason because of his injury-prone nature.

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Quote from: avp2306 on August 08, 2024, 06:34:20 AM

Quote from: passwordnow on August 08, 2024, 06:24:29 AM

Quote from: MK-74 on August 07, 2024, 05:57:46 PM

Lauri Markkanen signed a 5-year contract extension with Utah Jazz for 238 million dollars.

I think him and his agent did well in getting this deal extension with Utah Jazz. With all of the rumors that Warriors and other teams wanting to take him, they'd probably increased his value or at least got what they want. I don't have an idea how much his past contract with Utah Jazz but that seems to be the deal here.

Its like giving pressure to the side of Jazz and they are successful for making them decide to increase his salary so that they can retain him. But also lets give credits to Warriors for keeping their existing offer since the trade between them with Jazz didn't happened and Markkanen get the benefits for that deal which didn't go through.

He's still a high caliber player and for sure he would be useful for Jazz since Markkanen can contribute on both ends. So I guess this already end up the rumor and for sure Warriors fans is now waiting for next update on who are their target players possibly to be added in their roster.

I guess the speculation is over. Lauri is staying with the Jazz. This is probably the same team as last season, likely to tank again in the end. They'll probably trade him eventually, as it seems like last season was just an experiment and they're trying to rebuild. A big man's value is significant, especially if he can shoot from outside, and Lauri has a good stroke. It's a well-deserved contract, and now his future is secured.

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Quote from: passwordnow on August 08, 2024, 06:24:29 AM

Quote from: MK-74 on August 07, 2024, 05:57:46 PM

Lauri Markkanen signed a 5-year contract extension with Utah Jazz for 238 million dollars.

I think him and his agent did well in getting this deal extension with Utah Jazz. With all of the rumors that Warriors and other teams wanting to take him, they'd probably increased his value or at least got what they want. I don't have an idea how much his past contract with Utah Jazz but that seems to be the deal here.

Its like giving pressure to the side of Jazz and they are successful for making them decide to increase his salary so that they can retain him. But also lets give credits to Warriors for keeping their existing offer since the trade between them with Jazz didn't happened and Markkanen get the benefits for that deal which didn't go through.

He's still a high caliber player and for sure he would be useful for Jazz since Markkanen can contribute on both ends. So I guess this already end up the rumor and for sure Warriors fans is now waiting for next update on who are their target players possibly to be added in their roster.

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Quote from: MK-74 on August 07, 2024, 05:57:46 PM

Lauri Markkanen signed a 5-year contract extension with Utah Jazz for 238 million dollars.

I think him and his agent did well in getting this deal extension with Utah Jazz. With all of the rumors that Warriors and other teams wanting to take him, they'd probably increased his value or at least got what they want. I don't have an idea how much his past contract with Utah Jazz but that seems to be the deal here.

Quote from: MK-74 on August 07, 2024, 05:57:46 PM

Turkish player Furkan Korkmaz, who didn't get much playing time in the NBA, left the Philadelphia 76ers and signed a 1+1 year contract with AS Monaco.

He'd get better playing time there I guess. This is the path of most of the NBA players that are past with their careers there. And I think Watanabe has also chose not to stay in the NBA but with B League in Japan to get more playing time.

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Quote from: Fredomago on August 08, 2024, 04:59:24 AM

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Speaking of his NBA careeer, I think the talent is already there. What ANT needs to learn is to be more mature and have full confidence in carrying his team. If KAT gets traded, ANT would become the sole main go-to guy, which would surely make him better.

Last year was his break out run, and the team are still intact next season and so they wil go for sure for another run this October and then his full confidence might have spill to his team mates. So we will see how ANT will be, but I'm seeing him really improving and maybe we can insert his name in the discussion for the MVP this upcoming season as the leader of the Wolves.

They still got that shot and if he continue to push his way and be mature enough attacking his routine and really take his time focusing to how he can help his team, it's not always your individual talents but also on how you will blend yourself with every players that will be playing alongside with you inside the court.

I think there's a good chance for them the boost that they've got after beating the defending champ then move forward to the next round just being short after Mavs beats them in th west finals.

What they made last season is good achievement for their team already and we could able to see that their team would provably became more better especially they got good experience last season. For sure Wolves will be in revenge mode and there's no question that their team still a title contender this season.

Confidence still there and provably teams on east would see them as good threat especially that lots of them provably improved more.

Last run will really boost their morale since they provably think they can do it and what needed to do is to became more better as a team.

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Quote from: OgNasty on August 07, 2024, 06:26:06 PM

Quote from: MK-74 on August 07, 2024, 05:57:46 PM

Lauri Markkanen signed a 5-year contract extension with Utah Jazz for 238 million dollars.

Turkish player Furkan Korkmaz, who didn't get much playing time in the NBA, left the Philadelphia 76ers and signed a 1+1 year contract with AS Monaco.

The Lauri Markkanen deal baffles me a bit, but I’ll admit I didn’t see him play at all last year in Utah. I also read something about the Warriors trying to sign him, which I found odd at the time, but maybe he has got some skills that have been hidden away with him playing for a team without any real fan draw.

I think he deserves that deal though, he has been averaging like 24 ppg for the Utah Jazz, and seldom we have seen such big guy (expect maybe for Jokic), who can run and do everything at both ends of the floor.

And so it make sense that the Jazz management will have to make a good deal as there are a lot of suitors like the Warriors although the Golden State might have a chance to get him but they didn't want to include Podz in the deal. They think that this sophomore might be their biggest ace as they don't have Klay anymore. But I guess we really don't know what's going on with the Warriors are they are willing to let go of Jordan Poole and then Klay already.

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Quote from: Jating on August 08, 2024, 04:18:45 AM

Quote from: Finestream on August 08, 2024, 02:06:47 AM

Speaking of his NBA careeer, I think the talent is already there. What ANT needs to learn is to be more mature and have full confidence in carrying his team. If KAT gets traded, ANT would become the sole main go-to guy, which would surely make him better.

Last year was his break out run, and the team are still intact next season and so they wil go for sure for another run this October and then his full confidence might have spill to his team mates. So we will see how ANT will be, but I'm seeing him really improving and maybe we can insert his name in the discussion for the MVP this upcoming season as the leader of the Wolves.

They still got that shot and if he continue to push his way and be mature enough attacking his routine and really take his time focusing to how he can help his team, it's not always your individual talents but also on how you will blend yourself with every players that will be playing alongside with you inside the court.

I think there's a good chance for them the boost that they've got after beating the defending champ then move forward to the next round just being short after Mavs beats them in th west finals.

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Anthony Edwards is showing that he’s the best basketball player in the world right now. He’s got the 3rd least minutes played in the Olympics so far for Team USA and is leading the team in scoring while shooting 63% from the field and 54% from three point range. I think next year will be a breakout season for him where he’s discussed in the MVP race.

Isn't it what he said though before the start of the Olympics? That he will be their first option and we just have to laugh it out because we all know that there is Lebron and Steph and KD in the lineup so how can he be the best offensive weapon?

So I guess ANT really wanted to be the next superstar isn't it, starting here in the Olympics and then when they got home, he will be the biggest superstar. Anyhow, it might be better if he can bring his team to the golds and then this season, becoming a NBA champion, that will be fitting for this young fellow.

It starts with his self-confidence because he truly believes he is the best NBA player right now. He demonstrated his skills and significantly helped Team USA win by dominating their opponents. Now, they are in the semi-finals against Serbia. I don't think we can expect much from Team Jokic, as they cannot dominate Team USA by playing a physical game. Team USA can match up well and could even outperform them. However, ANT has the freedom to do what he wants because his teammates are superstars, and their wins are by huge margins, so less pressure.

He is really full of self-confidence, but for sure in the Olympics, I think Lebron and other veterans have something to say on ANT. But yeah, I mean he is young and flamboyant and very athletic and in the first game against Serbia, he has that one steal against Jokic and you can see that Nikolai is frustrated as in the other end, ANT has a dunk.

Quote from: Finestream on August 08, 2024, 02:06:47 AM

Speaking of his NBA careeer, I think the talent is already there. What ANT needs to learn is to be more mature and have full confidence in carrying his team. If KAT gets traded, ANT would become the sole main go-to guy, which would surely make him better.

Last year was his break out run, and the team are still intact next season and so they wil go for sure for another run this October and then his full confidence might have spill to his team mates. So we will see how ANT will be, but I'm seeing him really improving and maybe we can insert his name in the discussion for the MVP this upcoming season as the leader of the Wolves.

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Quote from: TravelMug on August 07, 2024, 09:29:10 PM

Quote from: OgNasty on August 07, 2024, 12:16:54 PM

Anthony Edwards is showing that he’s the best basketball player in the world right now. He’s got the 3rd least minutes played in the Olympics so far for Team USA and is leading the team in scoring while shooting 63% from the field and 54% from three point range. I think next year will be a breakout season for him where he’s discussed in the MVP race.

Isn't it what he said though before the start of the Olympics? That he will be their first option and we just have to laugh it out because we all know that there is Lebron and Steph and KD in the lineup so how can he be the best offensive weapon?

So I guess ANT really wanted to be the next superstar isn't it, starting here in the Olympics and then when they got home, he will be the biggest superstar. Anyhow, it might be better if he can bring his team to the golds and then this season, becoming a NBA champion, that will be fitting for this young fellow.

It starts with his self-confidence because he truly believes he is the best NBA player right now. He demonstrated his skills and significantly helped Team USA win by dominating their opponents. Now, they are in the semi-finals against Serbia. I don't think we can expect much from Team Jokic, as they cannot dominate Team USA by playing a physical game. Team USA can match up well and could even outperform them. However, ANT has the freedom to do what he wants because his teammates are superstars, and their wins are by huge margins, so less pressure.

Speaking of his NBA careeer, I think the talent is already there. What ANT needs to learn is to be more mature and have full confidence in carrying his team. If KAT gets traded, ANT would become the sole main go-to guy, which would surely make him better.

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