2026 NBA Season

[ultrloa]

The Lakers are close to a trade with the Kings to acquire Malik Monk. I think this would be a great pickup for them as a backup for Luka or AR at the point. Kings probably just letting him go to free up more shots for DeRozan.

That is a good deal for the Lakers. And speaking of trade, I've just read if the Golden State Warriors are looking to trade Kuminga for a big man.
It's said that they need a big man just like how the Lakers have needed it before. I have just read it somewhere and not sure if it will happen.
But these trades when it comes from the Warriors, it's always been Kuminga that's being put in the line.

I also read that the Warriors is interested on Davis, so maybe Kuminga will be part of the package if ever the Warriors pursue AD. And it's true, Kuminga even before the start of the season, him and the Warriors have problems already regarding his contract.

So I wouldn't be surprised that he is not playing that much at all this season. Even Buddy Hield also fall out of the rotation of Steve Kerr because of how their rookie played in the last games or so. So again, Hield + Kuminga could be included if Warriors goes after AD or any other big player before the trade deadline.

Warriors is that desperate to do the last dance with Steph ? The future of GSW is not good as they gave up so many your futures for their team.
I hope if they continue to push on this, AD will be healthy and can play well around. Its a  good line with  Curry, Butler, green and AD .

Also to risky for them to get a injury prone Davis. They might totally destroy their team for getting Davis since he also have huge contract which is provably hard to take out.

Much better for them to find other more players and aim for long term for their team. Since if they decide to continue this trade GSW will slowly became a boring team especially if they drop lots of asset and then lost lots of games especially if Davis will get injured again then cannot play for many games. Well let see what's going to happen on those plans they want to happen.

[Finestream]

Also to risky for them to get a injury prone Davis. They might totally destroy their team for getting Davis since he also have huge contract which is provably hard to take out.

Much better for them to find other more players and aim for long term for their team. Since if they decide to continue this trade GSW will slowly became a boring team especially if they drop lots of asset and then lost lots of games especially if Davis will get injured again then cannot play for many games. Well let see what's going to happen on those plans they want to happen.

They’ll definitely gamble on that. They know what Davis can bring. He can dominate the inside, and with the Warriors being a real threat from the outside, the spacing would be solid. Having a center who can also generate points makes them much more unpredictable.

Curry isn’t getting any younger, and injuries are always a concern now.
So why not take the risk and push for another title while the window is still open.

[Eternad]

They’ll definitely gamble on that. They know what Davis can bring. He can dominate the inside, and with the Warriors being a real threat from the outside, the spacing would be solid. Having a center who can also generate points makes them much more unpredictable.

Curry isn’t getting any younger, and injuries are always a concern now.
So why not take the risk and push for another title while the window is still open.

Davis is a glass cannon player. Warriors will be lucky if he can play on play-offs until the 2nd round. His salary is also the big issue here since they will need to release a lot of player just cover his salary on Warriors cap.

This is worth it if Davis will play more games but we all know how he is performing for many years already since he started playing to Lakers.

Warriors can still get a decent center without that much of risk.

[LogitechMouse]

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Davis is a glass cannon player. Warriors will be lucky if he can play on play-offs until the 2nd round. His salary is also the big issue here since they will need to release a lot of player just cover his salary on Warriors cap.

This is worth it if Davis will play more games but we all know how he is performing for many years already since he started playing to Lakers.

Warriors can still get a decent center without that much of risk.

Currently, the Mavericks are paying him around $54M this year, and if the Warriors want him, they need to either trade Jimmy Butler or Draymond Green plus picks and other role players as well.

Getting Davis is a big risk to any team TBH. Yes, he's an all-star player WHEN HEALTHY, but when he's not, he's a liability to the team he plays in. Yes, he's still averaging double-double despite the injury, but that injury-prone body still haunts him, and will haunt the team as well. For me, I don't think that getting Davis will help the Warriors to become a better team right now, and they might just become worse especially when Davis is injured.

The Mavericks are shopping him already for the upcoming mid-season trade, and there are some suitors already like the Pistons, and I think the Hawks as well. Whatever the case is, I will not be surprised if Davis will be on another team after the all-star break.

[Uhde]

It’s customary but not an official rules so we can’t control a situation like that on the game.

If this is a big deal to teams I believe they should just suggest to make this unwritten rules to become official. There’s always a player like to be a jerk whenever they have a chance to do that.

What players will do is based on their own decision making. I don’t like it too but there’s nothing to do to stop it unless it becomes official rules.

I get why people talk about respect but i disagree. Everything at the arena is overpriced nowadays, so the least they can do is give us a show. The league actually needs more of this energy. I'm tired of these unwritten rules issue. If you don't want to get embarrassed, then play better and don't stop until the buzzer.

[terrific]

They trade him before now they want him back, this team made bad decisions now they want the players they trade back , by making a a trade, it doesn't make any sense at all, what they need is a big man, they have lots of shooters in the team, monk is a good player, but he's not performing well in LA because of the system, don't ruin the guys career by wanting him back, he's now doing great in SAC, try to look for another big man, or a defender, for the team not another shooter, it will be a waste of asset.

They're trying to get the taste of their team blended well.
It's pure business to them regardless of what we'll comment about it.
In the end, it's still them that will pay all of the contracts and signing for what they think they need for the team.

I also read that the Warriors is interested on Davis, so maybe Kuminga will be part of the package if ever the Warriors pursue AD. And it's true, Kuminga even before the start of the season, him and the Warriors have problems already regarding his contract.

So I wouldn't be surprised that he is not playing that much at all this season. Even Buddy Hield also fall out of the rotation of Steve Kerr because of how their rookie played in the last games or so. So again, Hield + Kuminga could be included if Warriors goes after AD or any other big player before the trade deadline.

Yes, I remember that when Kuminga is asking for a higher contract.
But in the end, they still signed him so if he ever wants to get out, he'll be picked and will oblige to follow the trade.

[passwordnow]

We have missed the Pelicans and the Suns boxing match, that's with Jose Alvarado and Mark Williams. American versus Puerto Rican, both have the blood of boxers. LOL. Just a funny thing though but both have been ejected and the Suns still won the game with a lead of 9 points.

[Alphie12]

The Lakers are close to a trade with the Kings to acquire Malik Monk. I think this would be a great pickup for them as a backup for Luka or AR at the point. Kings probably just letting him go to free up more shots for DeRozan.

That is a good deal for the Lakers. And speaking of trade, I've just read if the Golden State Warriors are looking to trade Kuminga for a big man.
It's said that they need a big man just like how the Lakers have needed it before. I have just read it somewhere and not sure if it will happen.
But these trades when it comes from the Warriors, it's always been Kuminga that's being put in the line.

I also read that the Warriors is interested on Davis, so maybe Kuminga will be part of the package if ever the Warriors pursue AD. And it's true, Kuminga even before the start of the season, him and the Warriors have problems already regarding his contract.

So I wouldn't be surprised that he is not playing that much at all this season. Even Buddy Hield also fall out of the rotation of Steve Kerr because of how their rookie played in the last games or so. So again, Hield + Kuminga could be included if Warriors goes after AD or any other big player before the trade deadline.

Warriors is that desperate to do the last dance with Steph ? The future of GSW is not good as they gave up so many your futures for their team.
I hope if they continue to push on this, AD will be healthy and can play well around. Its a  good line with  Curry, Butler, green and AD .

Also to risky for them to get a injury prone Davis. They might totally destroy their team for getting Davis since he also have huge contract which is provably hard to take out.

Much better for them to find other more players and aim for long term for their team. Since if they decide to continue this trade GSW will slowly became a boring team especially if they drop lots of asset and then lost lots of games especially if Davis will get injured again then cannot play for many games. Well let see what's going to happen on those plans they want to happen.

This is an interesting take, but I think it slightly overstates how desperate Golden State Warriors really are.

Putting Jonathan Kuminga in trade talks makes sense from a value standpoint — he’s young, athletic, and one of their few movable assets, but that doesn’t automatically mean the Warriors are panicking. They’re clearly trying to maximize what’s left of Stephen Curry’s prime while staying competitive.

The Anthony Davis angle is where the real risk comes in. Talent-wise, a Curry–AD pairing is elite, but durability and contract size are legitimate concerns. One injury-heavy season and you’re stuck with limited flexibility and fewer future assets.

Long term, the smarter move might be balancing win-now upgrades with development, rather than swinging big and emptying the cupboard. Golden State’s margin for error is thin ,one wrong move could shorten their contention window instead of extending it.

[Velvet78]

Tonight there is Thunder - 76ers. The first time they face each other this season by the way. Thunder were quite dominant against them last season. I don't think this will change today either.

There is a significant drop in Thunder's form recently because of Spurs mainly. But I think this is a golden opportunity to start winning again. Paul George and Embiid are both expected to be out for 76ers. Tyrese Maxey's job is like mission impossible...

[Alphie12]

Tonight there is Thunder - 76ers. The first time they face each other this season by the way. Thunder were quite dominant against them last season. I don't think this will change today either.

There is a significant drop in Thunder's form recently because of Spurs mainly. But I think this is a golden opportunity to start winning again. Paul George and Embiid are both expected to be out for 76ers. Tyrese Maxey's job is like mission impossible...

Thunder vs 76ers feels like a get-right game for Oklahoma City Thunder. They’ve had Philadelphia 76ers’s number recently, and with Paul George and Joel Embiid expected to be out, the balance tilts even more toward OKC. That puts a massive load on Tyrese Maxey — and yeah, that’s bordering on Mission Impossible.

The Thunder’s dip in form is real, but let’s be honest… that’s mostly because the San Antonio Spurs somehow have their number. At this point, Spurs vs Thunder feels less like a matchup and more like a glitch in the matrix — OKC sees San Antonio on the schedule and suddenly forgets how to play basketball 😭.

Against Philly though? Different story. This looks like the perfect night for the Thunder to reset, regain momentum, and remind everyone why they’ve owned this matchup lately. ⚡🏀

[dwyane36]

The Thunder’s dip in form is real, but let’s be honest… that’s mostly because the San Antonio Spurs somehow have their number. At this point, Spurs vs Thunder feels less like a matchup and more like a glitch in the matrix — OKC sees San Antonio on the schedule and suddenly forgets how to play basketball 😭.

But lately, they haven't just been losing to the Spurs. Overall, the Thunder have six wins and four losses in their last ten games, so you could say that lately they've been playing like an average team. Nevertheless, they still remain in first place in the standings, although their chances of surpassing the Warriors' record have become significantly less.

[xzone]

Tonight there is Thunder - 76ers. The first time they face each other this season by the way. Thunder were quite dominant against them last season. I don't think this will change today either.

There is a significant drop in Thunder's form recently because of Spurs mainly. But I think this is a golden opportunity to start winning again. Paul George and Embiid are both expected to be out for 76ers. Tyrese Maxey's job is like mission impossible...

It will be an easy match for OKC, I don't expect any surprise results. In fact, I think it's a good option for betting.
OKC lost their last 2 games and I don't think they'll lose for a while. They will get back to their old form, after all, they will be on the court as one of the most ambitious teams this season, and a leader who has lost 3 games in a row is not something to be expected.
I think Shai will dominate this match and score over 30 points to win the game

[püsür]

We have missed the Pelicans and the Suns boxing match, that's with Jose Alvarado and Mark Williams. American versus Puerto Rican, both have the blood of boxers. LOL. Just a funny thing though but both have been ejected and the Suns still won the game with a lead of 9 points.

Alvarado is doing too much. There is a difference between a player being ambitious and passionate and being a bad character. Everyone wants to win, and some players think that anything goes to achieve victory, but good character is also important. In my opinion, resorting to unsportsmanlike behaviour to win diminishes a player's quality. Some fans, like myself, may not want such players on their team at all. You can be ambitious and fight hard to win, but it must be done within reasonable limits. It should be demonstrated solely through good basketball. Alvarado is hurting his team.

[EFS]

Bulls players can't complain after giving up on defense and then getting dunked on. They need to learn to play until the last second. NBA players will learn from Europeans that basketball is played until the clock hits zero. I hope the players who started fights for no reason get the punishments they deserve.

[MK-74]

Houston defeated Cleveland 117–100 at home despite the absence of Alperen Şengün. Kevin Durant was the player who contributed the most to his team’s victory.

Spurs vs Utah Jazz game was really entertaining. Utah Jazz ended the Spurs’ 8-game winning streak and won the game 127–114. We watched some amazing dunks from Wembanyama in this match. He is truly an incredible player.

[Fredomago]

Houston defeated Cleveland 117–100 at home despite the absence of Alperen Şengün. Kevin Durant was the player who contributed the most to his team’s victory.

Even without Sengun Houston still got enough competitive players to beat the Cavs, like you mentioned KD leads his team's offensive Arsenal while other players help him in both defense and offense to win the game.

Spurs vs Utah Jazz game was really entertaining. Utah Jazz ended the Spurs’ 8-game winning streak and won the game 127–114. We watched some amazing dunks from Wembanyama in this match. He is truly an incredible player.

Wemby is amazing though their winning streaks already ended but surely the fans still enjoyed the game.

[passwordnow]

We have missed the Pelicans and the Suns boxing match, that's with Jose Alvarado and Mark Williams. American versus Puerto Rican, both have the blood of boxers. LOL. Just a funny thing though but both have been ejected and the Suns still won the game with a lead of 9 points.

Alvarado is doing too much. There is a difference between a player being ambitious and passionate and being a bad character. Everyone wants to win, and some players think that anything goes to achieve victory, but good character is also important. In my opinion, resorting to unsportsmanlike behaviour to win diminishes a player's quality. Some fans, like myself, may not want such players on their team at all. You can be ambitious and fight hard to win, but it must be done within reasonable limits. It should be demonstrated solely through good basketball. Alvarado is hurting his team.

Each player have their own triggering meter before they start to be in that behavior. We've seen it with the likes of Draymond Green and even Jordan Clarkson likes to brawl if ever there are other players that have been trying to test them. But I agree that they should keep themselves cool and calm because that's not part of them although physical is the game, they shouldn't come to that point that they're fighting and hitting each other. Well, that's some behavioral issues that can't or hard to be removed from these people.

[EFS]

I turned the game on for the last 5 minutes and ended up witnessing some amazing moments. The Warriors lost a game they were leading in overtime. Curry's unnecessary turnovers, Barnes' unbelievable offensive rebounding and the Raptors' flawless overtime performance helped the home team get the win. If Ingram had made a better shot selection, they might've won it in regular time. This game really exposed all of the Warriors' weaknesses.

Scottie Barnes put up a historic performance for the Raptors with 23 points, 25 rebounds and 10 assists. Most of those offensive rebounds came late in the game and by constantly getting extra shot attempts, the Raptors managed to win in a different score.

[Joca97]

I turned the game on for the last 5 minutes and ended up witnessing some amazing moments. The Warriors lost a game they were leading in overtime. Curry's unnecessary turnovers, Barnes' unbelievable offensive rebounding and the Raptors' flawless overtime performance helped the home team get the win. If Ingram had made a better shot selection, they might've won it in regular time. This game really exposed all of the Warriors' weaknesses.

Scottie Barnes put up a historic performance for the Raptors with 23 points, 25 rebounds and 10 assists. Most of those offensive rebounds came late in the game and by constantly getting extra shot attempts, the Raptors managed to win in a different score.

Huge win for the raptors and i think they destroyed the warriors in overtime. Didnt see such a big point difference in overtime in a longtime and it looks like the warriors really destroyed themselfs in the end. Raptors on the other hand got a really big win to boost their confidence in the upcoming matches and this season with an avg team they are doing pretty well.

Barnes really did everything in this match and those rebounds really decided the game,he really had some Jokic like numbers today with the triple double

[Alphie12]

The Thunder’s dip in form is real, but let’s be honest… that’s mostly because the San Antonio Spurs somehow have their number. At this point, Spurs vs Thunder feels less like a matchup and more like a glitch in the matrix — OKC sees San Antonio on the schedule and suddenly forgets how to play basketball 😭.

But lately, they haven't just been losing to the Spurs. Overall, the Thunder have six wins and four losses in their last ten games, so you could say that lately they've been playing like an average team. Nevertheless, they still remain in first place in the standings, although their chances of surpassing the Warriors' record have become significantly less.

Still, context matters. Even with that dip, they’re still top of the standings, which says a lot about the work they’ve already put in. The bigger shift is expectations: chasing the Golden State Warriors’ historic record now feels like a stretch rather than a realistic target.

And yeah — while the slump isn’t Spurs-only anymore, San Antonio Spurs definitely deserve a special mention. Every elite team seems to have that one opponent that just ruins the vibes… for OKC, Spurs games feel like scheduled turbulence. 😅

Bottom line: Thunder aren’t dominant-dominant right now, but they’re still in control. The question is whether this is just a mid-season wobble or the start of regression — tonight’s game is a good chance to answer that.