NBA General Discussion: 2025 Offseason

[the_process]

Lakers should’ve gone for Ben if they could swing it (don’t know their cap situation). He would have been an interesting small ball C option.

After rescinding the trade, they are back over the 1st apron, meaning they cannot sign any player off the buyout market who made more than the NTMLE.

LeBron doesn’t want Ben anymore anyway. Klutch dumped him.

[76ciology]

Lakers should’ve gone for Ben if they could swing it (don’t know their cap situation). He would have been an interesting small ball C option.

I don’t think he would be a good fit with LeBron and Doncic. And seems like Doncic prefers a center who is an excellent lob threat. Someone like Kai Jones would probably a good option.

[M2J]

Lakers should’ve gone for Ben if they could swing it (don’t know their cap situation). He would have been an interesting small ball C option.

I don’t think he would be a good fit with LeBron and Doncic. And seems like Doncic prefers a center who is an excellent lob threat. Someone like Kai Jones would probably a good option.

They need versatile defense though, but offense would be a challenge for Ben

[76ciology]

Lakers should’ve gone for Ben if they could swing it (don’t know their cap situation). He would have been an interesting small ball C option.

I don’t think he would be a good fit with LeBron and Doncic. And seems like Doncic prefers a center who is an excellent lob threat. Someone like Kai Jones would probably a good option.

They need versatile defense though, but offense would be a challenge for Ben

They have Rui, Vanderbuilt and DFS for that.

Ben is more suited for the Warriors. If im Ben, Im gonna play for the Warriors for free. Another team would be the Suns

[youngcrev]

I don’t think he would be a good fit with LeBron and Doncic. And seems like Doncic prefers a center who is an excellent lob threat. Someone like Kai Jones would probably a good option.

They need versatile defense though, but offense would be a challenge for Ben

They have Rui, Vanderbuilt and DFS for that.

Ben is more suited for the Warriors. If im Ben, Im gonna play for the Warriors for free. Another team would be the Suns

They've already got Draymond and Kyle Anderson filling that role, and Anderson hardly plays. Particularly can't see it now with Jimmy in town.

I think he's a decent fit where he landed. Harden and Kawhi don't really need spacers.

[the_process]

Fultz signed with the Kings.

Somehow, that seems fitting.

[76ciology]

No wonder he looked not well physically when he played with us

https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/willie-cauley-stein-drug-addiction-recovery/1776303/?amp=1

[youngcrev]

Fultz signed with the Kings.

Somehow, that seems fitting.

I need a Fultz, DeRozan, Sabonis, Valanciunas lineup on the floor. Reverse spacing. Zig when everyone zags

[mjkvol]

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/adam-silver-denies-luka-doncic-trade-conspiracies-has-no-doubt-mavericks-owners-plan-to-keep-team-in-dallas/

Funny that the only conspiracy theory offered here is the new Dallas owners wanting to move the franchise to Las Vegas. Never thought of that one, pretty much anyone I've talked to believes the Silver as co-GM of the Lakers theory.

[Negrodamus]

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This happened our entire game against them. Why? Just let him beat us by scoring on a guy. I’d rather that than him passing to wide open, capable three point shooters.

[MVP1992]

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[Kobblehead]

Would you take LaMelo Ball over Anthony Edwards in 2020 re-draft?

[76ciology]

Would you take LaMelo Ball over Anthony Edwards in 2020 re-draft?

No. Anthony Edwards is a better basketball player in the play-offs. And you don’t have to worry about his availability in the regular season.

[76ciology]

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This happened our entire game against them. Why? Just let him beat us by scoring on a guy. I’d rather that than him passing to wide open, capable three point shooters.

I mentioned this a month or two ago—the current trend is teams having a guy who can consistently generate good looks from three, either through a two-man game or in isolation. Defenses are responding by trapping him, but it’s tough to defend when you’re sending a trap that far from the basket with the floor so spaced out.

The better approach, in my opinion, is to let him drive or take slightly contested threes instead of overcommitting to the trap. Then, attack him on the other end to wear him down. Eventually, his efficiency will drop, and his team will have no choice but to let others take over the offense.

[Mik317]

Would you take LaMelo Ball over Anthony Edwards in 2020 re-draft?

I like the idea of LaMelo more than the reality. He also has glass ankles and is a doofus.

HOWEVA Edwards is also a doofus and might have gotten a bit overrated too.

I'd love to have both tho lol

[Negrodamus]

I've never been part of the group that sees Ant as a top 5 player and the next Jordan, but I'd take him 10/10 times over LaMelo Ball.

[Kobblehead]

I actually think I prefer LaMelo Ball. He hasn't been able to elevate his franchise yet, but he stuffs the statsheet at an elite level.

[Jailblazers7]

I’m definitely rooting for Cleveland this year. It’s been fun to watch this team elevate their play this year & DeAndre Hunter is a great final piece for their starting 5.

[Kobblehead]

Nice to see Ty Jerome having a breakout year as a strong do-it-all role player.

[Kobblehead]

My proclamation that Amen Thompson was the next Michael Jordan will slowly come to fruition.