If the Lakers go bad like this, it seems like the Clippers will come to mind when Los Angeles is mentioned 🤔
Miami may not be a bad team, but they lost to Utah and the Clippers in their 3-game away series, but they beat the Lakers.
In the Lakers' Miami match, LeBron James appeared to be far from the contribution he should have made. Maybe he made 9 assists, but the 12 points he scored caused the loss.
In Miami, 8 players scored in double figures and although Anthony Davis was the top scorer of the match, Miami won the match 96-110.
With this result, the Lakers suffered their 3rd consecutive loss. He will play at home against Memphis on Saturday. If he loses this game, the next game will be the Clippers game and that game will be very difficult anyway.
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Only 2 games on today but they’re both televised on TNT (and HBO Max I’ve recently learned). Last time the Spurs faced the Bucks Wemby was out so this should be an interesting matchup to watch as Wemby tries to stop Giannis. The Second game between the Warriors and the Nuggets should be a good matchup also, but I’m expecting Denver to win.
The Lakers continue to play poorly. Although in LA Lakers there are many star players with super salaries and contract values every season.
I think it's not only for playing well on the court because they are also making huge money from others the way which means they don't get bothered about their game result as long as those players are wearing the Lakers uniform when playing. I wonder what happened after they won the season tournament because all goes downhill after that for them and it seems like they are losing focus and struggling too much just to win a game in their last 10th games. They need to give more focus on their improvement and continue to look for another opportunity to fix their lineups because this is not how it should end for Lebron when he wanted to be recognized as the GOAT in the NBA.
Yes, it's noticeable that after the season tournament they start to show again that poor performance, they needed to work more on how they
blend games among players that inside the court.
Though, i also get that point that money is more important and as long as they are wearing that uniform and there are still fans who will continue
to buy for the tickets and all those merchandize that they are selling, they will continue to earn decently.
They need to give more focus on their improvement and continue to look for another opportunity to fix their lineups because this is not how it should end for Lebron when he wanted to be recognized as the GOAT in the NBA.
Kobe didn't end well his remaining seasons in the NBA but he was still recognized as one of the best. And I don't think Lebron is better than Kobe, Kobe wasn't even declared as GOAT as there's only one who is, and that is MJ.
Well, for me they are GOAT of their own eras. MJ on his time, Kobe on his own, and so do Lebron James. I think that's the safest and most shortened version to avoid more discussions about it. For me though, it's MJ as the best of all these three that I mentioned.
Did anyone watch the game between the Utah Jazz and the Detroit Pistons? It's a battle of offense.
The score went to a total of 302 points and ended in overtime. Sure, there's an overtime that may have caused the high points but their end-of-regulation score was 276 which is still high. Jazz has Clarkson with 36 points and Markkanen with 31 points. The Pistons have Bogdanovic with 36 points and Cunningham with 31. The regulation was the fun one. I though the Jazz ended it with the Markkanen three-pointer and the Pistons doesn't have a timeout but Alec Burks, damn, a buzzer-beater to tie the game. In the end, the Jazz still won it.
The Lakers continue to play poorly. Although in LA Lakers there are many star players with super salaries and contract values every season.
I think it's not only for playing well on the court because they are also making huge money from others the way which means they don't get bothered about their game result as long as those players are wearing the Lakers uniform when playing. I wonder what happened after they won the season tournament because all goes downhill after that for them and it seems like they are losing focus and struggling too much just to win a game in their last 10th games.
They have to figure out now. Not sure what the problem is here, is it the players now or the coach?
They need to give more focus on their improvement and continue to look for another opportunity to fix their lineups because this is not how it should end for Lebron when he wanted to be recognized as the GOAT in the NBA.
Kobe didn't end well his remaining seasons in the NBA but he was still recognized as one of the best. And I don't think Lebron is better than Kobe, Kobe wasn't even declared as GOAT as there's only one who is, and that is MJ.
The Lakers continue to play poorly. Although in LA Lakers there are many star players with super salaries and contract values every season.
I think it's not only for playing well on the court because they are also making huge money from others the way which means they don't get bothered about their game result as long as those players are wearing the Lakers uniform when playing. I wonder what happened after they won the season tournament because all goes downhill after that for them and it seems like they are losing focus and struggling too much just to win a game in their last 10th games. They need to give more focus on their improvement and continue to look for another opportunity to fix their lineups because this is not how it should end for Lebron when he wanted to be recognized as the GOAT in the NBA.
Lakers loss again. This team sucks!
The Lakers continue to play poorly. Although in LA Lakers there are many star players with super salaries and contract values every season.
1. lebron james 47 million dollars
2 anthony davis 40.6 million dollars
3. D angelo russel 17.6 million dollars
4. rui hachimura Japanese basketball player with a salary of 15.8 million dollars
5 austin revers 12 million dollars
and more
It doesn't guarantee that a team will play better because their players have received a huge contract. Lakers is just one of the teams that has its players with huge contract. We are seeing the players now but before it was the Warriors who also struggled and some of their players have huge salary this year.
Curry $51 million +
Thompson $43 million +
Chris Paul $30 million +
Wiggins $24 million +
Green $22 million +
https://www.spotrac.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/cap/
Warriors even paid more than the Lakers paid for their players.
Lakers loss again. This team sucks!
The Lakers continue to play poorly. Although in LA Lakers there are many star players with super salaries and contract values every season.
1. lebron james 47 million dollars
2 anthony davis 40.6 million dollars
3. D angelo russel 17.6 million dollars
4. rui hachimura Japanese basketball player with a salary of 15.8 million dollars
5 austin revers 12 million dollars
and more
Lakers loss again. This team sucks!
Their performance and demeanor are strongly suggesting for a change. This has been the kind of behaviour the Lakers are showing us the past few seasons after they won the championship back in the bubble, after that everything was f*cked up for the Lakers. It's funny to think that they been actually playing good offense and defense in the IST, but it seems like the only encouraging factor for them to become that good is the $500k prize lol.
I don't know what kind of changes/trades the Lakers are going to do this season, but I'm 90% sure they'll gonna pull up a surprising trade and I'm not gonna ve surprised it would involve DLo, Reaves, Rui, or Vando. One or two of these guys would get traded for sure.
Lakers loss again. This team sucks!
After winning the IST championship, they seemed to change their identity. They fall to the Butler-less Miami Heat, and the score wasn't even close. Lebron and Davis badly need a help and it seemed like the supporting players aren't the way they should be.
LA Lakers is really bad on their 3 point shooting, they need to hire a consistent shooter beyond the arc, this game they shot only 13% or 4-30, they can't win with that number.
After winning the IST championship, they seemed to change their identity. They fall to the Butler-less Miami Heat, and the score wasn't even close. Lebron and Davis badly need a help and it seemed like the supporting players aren't the way they should be.
LA Lakers is really bad on their 3 point shooting, they need to hire a consistent shooter beyond the arc, this game they shot only 13% or 4-30, they can't win with that number.
Ya, something is up with them. Now they’re back below .500 after their great start.
The Pistons took the Jazz into overtime and barely lost. That’s pretty huge for them. They seem like they’ve had enough embarrassment and are ready to turn a corner.
The Clippers beat the Suns to improve on their great record. I’m surprised how quickly the Clippers turned things around…
Looks like a win win trade situation for the Raptors and the Knicks. Both teams have been playing great since the trade happened. Jalen Brunson is performing like a point god with 13+ assists in the last two games. With RJ and Quickley being traded it opens up more plays for Brunson, Randle and every other Knicks player. OG Anunoby has been the best acquisition for the Knicks so far!
Looking good so far. I'm just more concern about the Knicks here as they don't have some consistency, but winning 2 in a row is something. I mean, they are suppose to be in the adjustments period but after the trade the new player already help the team to win. Bruson is good in scoring, that's his specialty, so getting 13 assists is a big improvement, and if he would continue to show that consistency, he would easily average a double double and could potentially be in the list of MVP candidates this season.
In their game against the Bulls where they won by double digits, it's evident that they are sharing the ball effectively.
As a result their shooting percentage is very high at 52%, in average they are lower than that IMO. Additionally, in the rebounding department, they dominated the Bulls.
Looks like a win win trade situation for the Raptors and the Knicks. Both teams have been playing great since the trade happened. Jalen Brunson is performing like a point god with 13+ assists in the last two games. With RJ and Quickley being traded it opens up more plays for Brunson, Randle and every other Knicks player. OG Anunoby has been the best acquisition for the Knicks so far!
Lakers loss again. This team sucks!
After winning the IST championship, they seemed to change their identity. They fall to the Butler-less Miami Heat, and the score wasn't even close. Lebron and Davis badly need a help and it seemed like the supporting players aren't the way they should be.
LA Lakers is really bad on their 3 point shooting, they need to hire a consistent shooter beyond the arc, this game they shot only 13% or 4-30, they can't win with that number.
After winning the IST championship, they seemed to change their identity. They fall to the Butler-less Miami Heat, and the score wasn't even close. Lebron and Davis badly need a help and it seemed like the supporting players aren't the way they should be.
LA Lakers is really bad on their 3 point shooting, they need to hire a consistent shooter beyond the arc, this game they shot only 13% or 4-30, they can't win with that number.
Speaking of Draymond, there are reports that his future with the Warriors is bleak. Rumors has it that with his suspension, he might not get back with the team and be traded. Of course this is just a rumor for now and there are a lot of things going on behind the Warriors, like also the news of Andrew Wiggins potential trade.
I've read some statements from Steph that he's like one of the walls of the team and he shouldn't be traded because most of the decisions for each game, he's there to help.Well, that's from the star players opinion and he might be one of the influence for whatever the management's decision.
But if it's about the actual business and what management think is best for the team, they may or may not consider any words from him.
Speaking of Draymond, there are reports that his future with the Warriors is bleak. Rumors has it that with his suspension, he might not get back with the team and be traded. Of course this is just a rumor for now and there are a lot of things going on behind the Warriors, like also the news of Andrew Wiggins potential trade.
Well, if Warriors management decides to get rid of Green, I wouldn't be surprised at the outcome. But it's hard to imagine that any other team in the NBA would be interested in him. I mean, Green can be characterized right now as a player who has mediocre stats, who has a huge four-year, $100 million contract, and who can't control his emotions on the court. That sounds like a liability for any team.
I’m seeing a lot of talk about Zach LaVine and the Los Angeles Lakers. We may see a deal on this sooner rather than later. There aren’t many teams out there interested in taking over LaVine’s contract and it’s no secret that he wants to be in Los Angeles. The Lakers may be able to get him at a steal price and really elevate their roster.
Offensively LaVine would surely be a big help for the Lakers but defensively he is just another liability in my eyes.
Obviously his offensive output is bigger than his lack of defence but still it's a factor.
Also, who would they give up to get him? Rui and DeLo most likely but does Chicago really want these 2? I have read they actually want Austin Reaves and Rui if there is gonna be a deal. Reaves is kind of a solid "mascot" player for the Lakers, Lebron also really likes him. So I don't know if the Lakers would send him away.
I’m seeing a lot of talk about Zach LaVine and the Los Angeles Lakers. We may see a deal on this sooner rather than later. There aren’t many teams out there interested in taking over LaVine’s contract and it’s no secret that he wants to be in Los Angeles. The Lakers may be able to get him at a steal price and really elevate their roster.
Speaking of Draymond, there are reports that his future with the Warriors is bleak. Rumors has it that with his suspension, he might not get back with the team and be traded. Of course this is just a rumor for now and there are a lot of things going on behind the Warriors, like also the news of Andrew Wiggins potential trade.
I've read some statements from Steph that he's like one of the walls of the team and he shouldn't be traded because most of the decisions for each game, he's there to help.Well, that's from the star players opinion and he might be one of the influence for whatever the management's decision.
But if it's about the actual business and what management think is best for the team, they may or may not consider any words from him.
There's no exact date for his return but definitely he is not gonna come back this season.
Check the latest update here https://www.rotowire.com/basketball/player/lonzo-ball-4110
He will have more time to heal and get back on his old self if he will not force returning this season. Next season, we will see if Ball would return, and he will probably have to play with new some new teammate/s as Zach Lavine is likely to be traded.
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Positive update on knee
December 28, 2023
Ball (knee) is expected to return to running in January, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune reports. "The pain that he was experiencing has been eliminated," head coach Billy Donovan said Thursday.
ANALYSIS
While Poe notes that the Bulls still don't expect Ball to return this season, this is nevertheless an encouraging development for the No. 2 overall pick of the 2017 NBA Draft, who hasn't played since midway through the 2021-22 campaign. Early in his career, Ball dealt with a handful of lower-body injuries, most notably a cartilage issue in his knee, which was addressed via a transplant procedure in March 2023. The plan is for Ball to accelerate his rehab within the next month, at which point the Bulls may have a better indication as to whether he'll be able to resume his NBA career. Back in October, Ball said at the Bulls' media day that he "definitely" plans to play again. The former UCLA standout has a $21.4 million player option for the 2024-25 season that he'll likely exercise this summer.
December 28, 2023
Ball (knee) is expected to return to running in January, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune reports. "The pain that he was experiencing has been eliminated," head coach Billy Donovan said Thursday.
ANALYSIS
While Poe notes that the Bulls still don't expect Ball to return this season, this is nevertheless an encouraging development for the No. 2 overall pick of the 2017 NBA Draft, who hasn't played since midway through the 2021-22 campaign. Early in his career, Ball dealt with a handful of lower-body injuries, most notably a cartilage issue in his knee, which was addressed via a transplant procedure in March 2023. The plan is for Ball to accelerate his rehab within the next month, at which point the Bulls may have a better indication as to whether he'll be able to resume his NBA career. Back in October, Ball said at the Bulls' media day that he "definitely" plans to play again. The former UCLA standout has a $21.4 million player option for the 2024-25 season that he'll likely exercise this summer.
He will have more time to heal and get back on his old self if he will not force returning this season. Next season, we will see if Ball would return, and he will probably have to play with new some new teammate/s as Zach Lavine is likely to be traded.
Well, I didn't know that, I speculated that Lonzo Ball could return to the basketball courts this month... at least doing some activities with ball, warm up during games or things like that.
But I believe it is more plausible to wait for him to recover 100% as was said previously, as a lot of money was invested in Lonzo... anyway, I wish him a good recovery and I confess that I am anxious and curious to see him play basketball again... I hope his performance hasn't dropped too much, which is difficult for a player who was out from basketball court for years.
Ball being traded doesn't seem that likely to me, who would want to get a player who hasn't played for 2 years? I mean you need to really find someone who would accept him in exchange for getting some picks as well, because you can't just get rid of that contract. Nobody would want him directly, he has been injured for too long, and there is a possibility that he may never play again.
And probably this is the very reason why the Bulls might want to trade him because he might not be the same player when he comes back and so the Bulls might decide to take the risk to opt out get rid of him and get some picks.
What he has was basically what Brandon Roy had, and because of the age of those times, Brandon Roy had to retire early, he couldn't continue to play, Lonzo has the better medicine, because it is 10+ years later and we are not at that point anymore, but that doesn't mean that we are going to end up with Lonzo suddenly being as good as he used to be. I think Lavine is the only sensible one, Lakers are interested, and they are trying to sell the farm all over again, they will try to trade away all they have, so they could have a super team of Lavine, Lebron and AD, all other players are on the table.
Roy's case, yeah, one of the biggest news in the NBA, he was still in his prime, and many "what if" for him. Perhaps it was really in his DNA to have this kind of knees, that degenerated so much, resulting in a lacked cartilage that deprived him of him NBA career. Yeah, there's a lot of noise on Lavine wanting to get out of Bulls now and go to Lakers and I think this could be interesting as who the Lakers are going to give in this trade, although Russell's name pop up.
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