2024-25 NBA Thread: Mavs fans devastated but Cowboy fans excited to have Luka (36 Viewers)

[SWC]

by the time the bucks play the mavericks again tomorrow the mavericks might not have any players left and the mavericks may be requiring credit checks for tickets take that to the bank bromigos

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Kyrie with a torn ACL. Oof.

This gives Nico an out on the season. There was never a good basketball reason for the trade, nor was there any indication he negotiated the best deal available once the decision was made, but there was a plausible way forward for the season if not for the injuries.

 

[Capella]

Kyrie with a torn ACL. Oof.

This gives Nico an out on the season. There was never a good basketball reason for the trade, nor was there any indication he negotiated the best deal available once the decision was made, but there was a plausible way forward for the season if not for the injuries.

Did this trade make them better for this season? No. But did it make them younger? No. But did it make them better for future seasons? Also no. But now they aren’t as injury prone? [puts hand on shoulder]

 

[General Malaise]

Kyrie with a torn ACL. Oof.

This gives Nico an out on the season. There was never a good basketball reason for the trade, nor was there any indication he negotiated the best deal available once the decision was made, but there was a plausible way forward for the season if not for the injuries.

Did this trade make them better for this season? No. But did it make them younger? No. But did it make them better for future seasons? Also no. But now they aren’t as injury prone? [puts hand on shoulder]

Which is the PERFECT time to do this:

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks revealed on Monday that they are raising season ticket prices for next season, just weeks after dealing star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Mavericks said season tickets will go up by an average of 8.61% next season and the increase is due to “ongoing investments in the team and fan engagement.”

 

[Kev4029]

Kyrie with a torn ACL. Oof.

This gives Nico an out on the season. There was never a good basketball reason for the trade, nor was there any indication he negotiated the best deal available once the decision was made, but there was a plausible way forward for the season if not for the injuries.

They aren't going to be in a better situation next season - Irving has a player option which I assume he'll be picking up unless they give him an enticing new contract for more years. Players have been returning from ACL injuries in around 12 months for the last few years, even if he returns quickly, it's around mid-season and would probably take 20+ games to get back to a similar place as he was but he'll also be nearly 34 years old. This iteration of the Mavs is done before it ever started.

At least they own their next two first picks.

 

[Deamon]

Portland has a legit shot at making the play-in now.

LET'S F'N GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

but at the expense of your favourite team growing up that you still love and follow closely.

 

[General Malaise]

Portland has a legit shot at making the play-in now.

LET'S F'N GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

but at the expense of your favourite team growing up that you still love and follow closely.

Rule #78: If your childhood team trades away the face of the franchise for broken parts AND raises season ticket prices the following season after missing the playoffs because they traded away the best player they ever had, then you're allowed to cheer on another team.


Keep up.

 

[Deamon]

Portland has a legit shot at making the play-in now.

LET'S F'N GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

but at the expense of your favourite team growing up that you still love and follow closely.

Rule #78: If your childhood team trades away the face of the franchise for broken parts AND raises season ticket prices the following season after missing the playoffs because they traded away the best player they ever had, then you're allowed to cheer on another team.


Keep up.

Still no.

 

[General Malaise]

Portland has a legit shot at making the play-in now.

LET'S F'N GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

but at the expense of your favourite team growing up that you still love and follow closely.

Rule #78: If your childhood team trades away the face of the franchise for broken parts AND raises season ticket prices the following season after missing the playoffs because they traded away the best player they ever had, then you're allowed to cheer on another team.


Keep up.

Still no.

I make the rules around here.

 

[Moe.]

AD has to consider shutting it down for the season. Tank time. Watch them fall into the lottery and luck into Flagg.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Realistic 1st round match-ups I'd pick to see if I could control it:

East

(1)Cle vs. (8)Atl - Playoff Trae Young is usually pretty fun. Almost picked Orlando, but their offense is too gross now for me to really care.

(2)Bos vs. (7)Mia - Maybe muted now somewhat since Jimmy is gone, but Spoelstra should at least make them somewhat feisty.

(3)NYK vs (6)Ind - Seems like there's some bad blood there from last years playoffs.

(4)Mil vs (5)Det - Old guard vs the new guard? Mostly I just wanted to see NYK/Ind so this is what has to happen. The Kuzma/Tobias match-up could be one for the ages.

West

(1)OKC vs (8)Dal - Wanna see Nico Harrison and the Mavs get booed off the court for 2 games.

(2)Den vs (7)Min - Rematch of maybe the best series in last years playoffs.

(3)LAL vs (6)GS - Lebron/Luka vs Steph/Jimmy???

(4)Mem vs (5)Hou - There already seems to be a ton of bad blood there.

Memphis- Houston is number one with a bullet

(Er, no pun intended)

 

[msudaisy26]

Portland has a legit shot at making the play-in now.

LET'S F'N GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

but at the expense of your favourite team growing up that you still love and follow closely.

Rule #78: If your childhood team trades away the face of the franchise for broken parts AND raises season ticket prices the following season after missing the playoffs because they traded away the best player they ever had, then you're allowed to cheer on another team.


Keep up.

These teams don't care about us. I love the Pistons, but the last 15 years they haven't gotten a dime from me. I am about ready to spend some money on them again.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Speaking of wfaa, from mikelesliewfaa on Twitter laying out the mavs timeline from the past month. Truly sixers-esque

February 1st - Mavs trade Luka Doncic to Lakers
February 2nd - Nico Harrison's press conference
February 4th - Luka Doncic introduced by the Lakers
February 4th - Mavs trade Quentin Grimes to 76ers
February 7th - Mavs introduce Anthony Davis
February 8th - Anthony Davis debuts, dominates, then gets hurt
February 9th - Dirk Nowitzki attends Luka's Lakers debut
February 9th - Mavs eject fans for saying "Fire Nico"
February 12th - SMU student section chants "Fire Nico" with Harrison in attendance
February 15th - Mavs assistant Darrell Armstrong arrested for aggravated assault
February 21st - the infamous Mavs music video with players edited out
February 21st - Dirk talks for first time, to the Ticket, and talks about how 'weird' all of this has been
February 25th - Luka makes debut against Mavs and leads Lakers to a victory with a triple-double
February 28th - New Luka Doncic mural unveiled in Dallas
March 1st - Quentin Grimes scores 44 points for the 76ers
March 3rd - Mavs raise season ticket prices 8%
March 3rd - Kyrie Irving goes down with a knee injury, heroically stands in to knock down both free throws, but then leaves the game

March 4th - Kyrie Irving officially diagnosed with a torn ACL in left knee, ending his 2024-25 season

 

[Yo Mama]

Lakers are 16-3 in their last 19 with their 3 losses against Philly, Charlotte, and Utah. So you know what’ll happen against NO tonight.

 

[msudaisy26]

What is wrong with the Rockets? They feel like a team that is tanking for ping pong balls, not a team that is battling for playoff position.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Hawks call a timeout they didn’t have with 14 seconds left and just as day follows night Chris Weber is trending. It’s been 32 years.

 

[Major]

What is wrong with the Rockets? They feel like a team that is tanking for ping pong balls, not a team that is battling for playoff position.

Primarily injuries...They haven't had their floor general for the past month. Against OKC for example Sengun, Amen, Brooks and a few others were all out

 

[trader jake]

Kyrie with a torn ACL. Oof.

This gives Nico an out on the season. There was never a good basketball reason for the trade, nor was there any indication he negotiated the best deal available once the decision was made, but there was a plausible way forward for the season if not for the injuries.

Did this trade make them better for this season? No. But did it make them younger? No. But did it make them better for future seasons? Also no. But now they aren’t as injury prone? [puts hand on shoulder]

Which is the PERFECT time to do this:

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks revealed on Monday that they are raising season ticket prices for next season, just weeks after dealing star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Mavericks said season tickets will go up by an average of 8.61% next season and the increase is due to “ongoing investments in the team and fan engagement.”

"Pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered."

Lakers are 16-3 in their last 19 with their 3 losses against Philly, Charlotte, and Utah. So you know what’ll happen against NO tonight.

LeBron scores the 50,000 point of his career

 

[scoobus]

It's honestly pretty impressive how ****ty Phoenix is.

 

[Yo Mama]

Graphic they just showed on the Lakers telecast:

Seasons - NOP 23, LeBron 22
Reg Season wins - NOP 848, LeBron 1.000
Playoff wins - NOP 22, LeBron 183

Crazy

 

[Yo Mama]

It's honestly pretty impressive how ****ty Phoenix is.

Colin Gillespie says not so fast

 

[scoobus]

It's honestly pretty impressive how ****ty Phoenix is.

Colin Gillespie says not so fast

Yikes LA, although that does help their free fall out of the top 6.

 

[Capella]

It's honestly pretty impressive how ****ty Phoenix is.

What franchise has it worse?

Dallas
Phoenix
Philly


I think you could make an argument for all 3.

 

[scoobus]

It's honestly pretty impressive how ****ty Phoenix is.

What franchise has it worse?

Dallas
Phoenix
Philly


I think you could make an argument for all 3.

Dallas is a pretty big gut punch for that fan base. Phoenix and Philly at least misguidedly tried, it just blew up in their faces horribly. But to willingly trade a 25-year-old top 5 (conservatively) asset in the NBA for a 31-year-old walking injury? I mean to trade him for anything really, barring an actual trade request, it just never, ever happens. How do you ever trust your franchise again after that?

 

[scoobus]

They made the freaking finals last year!

 

[Ghost Rider]

Graphic they just showed on the Lakers telecast:

Seasons - NOP 23, LeBron 22
Reg Season wins - NOP 848, LeBron 1.000
Playoff wins - NOP 22, LeBron 183

Crazy

What James is doing at his age is just insane, and how the sports media treats him just proves what he said last week is totally true. When Tom Brady was still playing at a high level in his 40s, most NFL analysts were praising him at nearly every opportunity. When LeBron James does it, many NBA talking heads either don't mention it or downplay it. A buddy sent me a clip the other day of Shannon Sharpe saying to Screaming A. Smith, "Look at what LeBron James is doing at age 40," and Smith replied, "So what?" So disrespectful, and the Screaming One is just one of many like that.

 

[msudaisy26]

Graphic they just showed on the Lakers telecast:

Seasons - NOP 23, LeBron 22
Reg Season wins - NOP 848, LeBron 1.000
Playoff wins - NOP 22, LeBron 183

Crazy

What James is doing at his age is just insane, and how the sports media treats him just proves what he said last week is totally true. When Tom Brady was still playing at a high level in his 40s, most NFL analysts were praising him at nearly every opportunity. When LeBron James does it, many NBA talking heads either don't mention it or downplay it. A buddy sent me a clip the other day of Shannon Sharpe saying to Screaming A. Smith, "Look at what LeBron James is doing at age 40," and Smith replied, "So what?" So disrespectful, and the Screaming One is just one of many like that.

Poor Lebron. Sending my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Major]

Graphic they just showed on the Lakers telecast:

Seasons - NOP 23, LeBron 22
Reg Season wins - NOP 848, LeBron 1.000
Playoff wins - NOP 22, LeBron 183

Crazy

What James is doing at his age is just insane, and how the sports media treats him just proves what he said last week is totally true. When Tom Brady was still playing at a high level in his 40s, most NFL analysts were praising him at nearly every opportunity. When LeBron James does it, many NBA talking heads either don't mention it or downplay it. A buddy sent me a clip the other day of Shannon Sharpe saying to Screaming A. Smith, "Look at what LeBron James is doing at age 40," and Smith replied, "So what?" So disrespectful, and the Screaming One is just one of many like that.

Poor Lebron. Sending my thoughts and prayers.

Little fella can't even finish a book

 

[SWC]

It's honestly pretty impressive how ****ty Phoenix is.

What franchise has it worse?

Dallas
Phoenix
Philly


I think you could make an argument for all 3.

i think dallas fans have it the worst because they watched the team rebuild around a star and it is a team that has made relatively normal moves and just tried to get better the right way all of the sudden have a crazy trade of the teams biggest asset for a guy who is immediately injured and then have their second super star get hurt it just is awful and i cant imagine it would be like the bucks trading anteater for jimmy butler and then having dame get hurt the next day next worse is phoenix fans because they tried to assemble a super team that has a ton of good parts but just doesnt work well together and they basically did what they were supposed to do and it just didnt work last is philly they lost on purpose for years had fans defending a year long tanking process and as far as i am concerned that team can be cursed until the end of time for losing on purpose take that to the bank bromigos

 

[trader jake]

Graphic they just showed on the Lakers telecast:

Seasons - NOP 23, LeBron 22
Reg Season wins - NOP 848, LeBron 1.000
Playoff wins - NOP 22, LeBron 183

Crazy

The three LeBron stats that got me were:

1) The difference between LeBron & Steph Curry’s total minutes (regular season + playoffs) is greater than the difference between Curry & Anthony Edward’s total minutes. Curry is 36 & Ant is 23

Total minutes:
LeBron 70,401
Curry 39,913
Ant 13,656


2) LeBron has scored more points (regular season + playoffs) than Magic Johnson & Larry Bird COMBINED

LeBron 50,033
Bird 25,688
Magic 21,408


3) LeBron is the youngest player to ever scored 50,000 points

 

[Anarchy99]

Graphic they just showed on the Lakers telecast:

Seasons - NOP 23, LeBron 22
Reg Season wins - NOP 848, LeBron 1.000
Playoff wins - NOP 22, LeBron 183

Crazy

What James is doing at his age is just insane, and how the sports media treats him just proves what he said last week is totally true. When Tom Brady was still playing at a high level in his 40s, most NFL analysts were praising him at nearly every opportunity. When LeBron James does it, many NBA talking heads either don't mention it or downplay it. A buddy sent me a clip the other day of Shannon Sharpe saying to Screaming A. Smith, "Look at what LeBron James is doing at age 40," and Smith replied, "So what?" So disrespectful, and the Screaming One is just one of many like that.

Maybe folks are tuning in to different people than I am. Almost every outlet and commentator I come across goes cookoo for Cocoa Puffs over LBJ. They rave about him all the time, spending more time on him than the rest of the league combined. I saw chatter the other day that he should be MVP this year and the Lakers are going to the Finals. Sure, I am sure there are detractors, but most of the people I see are giving him mad props (and then the discussion often turns to whether he is the GOAT or not).

 

[the moops]

I like this one

JJ Redick in college, LeBron 27/7/7
JJ Redick nba rookie, LeBron 27/7/6
JJ Redick nba starter, LeBron 27/7/6
JJ Redick 15 year vet, LeBron 25/8/8
JJ Redick analyst/podcaster, LeBron 26/8/7
JJ Redick LeBron's coach, LeBron 25/9/8

 

[Yo Mama]

Too lazy to go back and find the exact numbers, but LeBron is averaging better overall stats since turning 40 than he did in his 2012-2013 MVP season - slightly lower points, better rebounds, assists, FG%, and 3P%.

 

[the moops]

Too lazy to go back and find the exact numbers, but LeBron is averaging better overall stats since turning 40 than he did in his 2012-2013 MVP season - slightly lower points, better rebounds, assists, FG%, and 3P%.

I saw someone else say this but it is innacurate. At least overall stats. He only has more rebounds and assists, everything else is below his MVP season. His per 36 numbers are probably better in some of these categories though.

2012-2013 26.8 pts, 8 rebs, 7.2 asst, 1.7 stls, .9 blks, TS% of .640, 3P% of .406

2024-2025 25.9 pts, 8.3 rebs, 8.8 assts, 1.0 stls, .6 blks, TS% of .612, 3P% of .394

 

[Zow]

Just saw the new thread title.

I genuinely do feel badly for our Mavs fans friends in here.

 

[General Malaise]

Portland has a legit shot at making the play-in now.

LET'S F'N GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

but at the expense of your favourite team growing up that you still love and follow closely.

Rule #78: If your childhood team trades away the face of the franchise for broken parts AND raises season ticket prices the following season after missing the playoffs because they traded away the best player they ever had, then you're allowed to cheer on another team.


Keep up.

These teams don't care about us. I love the Pistons, but the last 15 years they haven't gotten a dime from me. I am about ready to spend some money on them again.

Yeah, I've been kicking the tires on some Blazer tickets recently too.....it's kind of fun to be excited again.

 

[msudaisy26]

Too lazy to go back and find the exact numbers, but LeBron is averaging better overall stats since turning 40 than he did in his 2012-2013 MVP season - slightly lower points, better rebounds, assists, FG%, and 3P%.

I saw someone else say this but it is innacurate. At least overall stats. He only has more rebounds and assists, everything else is below his MVP season. His per 36 numbers are probably better in some of these categories though.

2012-2013 26.8 pts, 8 rebs, 7.2 asst, 1.7 stls, .9 blks, TS% of .640, 3P% of .406

2024-2025 25.9 pts, 8.3 rebs, 8.8 assts, 1.0 stls, .6 blks, TS% of .612, 3P% of .394

Hater

 

[General Malaise]

Just saw the new thread title.

I genuinely do feel badly for our Mavs fans friends in here.

SOOOO good.

 

[Maik Jeaunz]

Graphic they just showed on the Lakers telecast:

Seasons - NOP 23, LeBron 22
Reg Season wins - NOP 848, LeBron 1.000
Playoff wins - NOP 22, LeBron 183

Crazy

3) LeBron is the youngest player to ever scored 50,000 points

and also the oldest!

 

[identikit]

Upstart Blazers vs da Celts tonight

Could it happen?

 

[Jayrod]

Upstart Blazers vs da Celts tonight

Could it happen?

I won't get to watch tonight, but curious how this goes.

Boston has all 5 starters and Pritchard listed as "day to day" on the injury report.

 

[General Malaise]

Upstart Blazers vs da Celts tonight

Could it happen?

I don't think the Blazers are there yet but I will take a small piece of Portland +10. If you haven't seen them and they play the way they did against Cleveland, they're a fun team to watch right now.

Shaeden Sharp had a dunk the other night that was just *chef's kiss*: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjvjXlc1ZB8

And I'm telling you guys, if you haven't seen Toumani Camara play, that dude is whole can of whoopassss. Defensive Player on the Month! And yes, that's big news here, we don't have many nice things.

I'm excited to watch them play for the first time in a long time and it feels....refreshing?

 

[Anarchy99]

Upstart Blazers vs da Celts tonight

Could it happen?

I won't get to watch tonight, but curious how this goes.

Boston has all 5 starters and Pritchard listed as "day to day" on the injury report.

Several guys have nagging injuries and a handful are sick. I don't think they are trying to be cute . . . they just aren't sure who can give a go tonight.

 

[the moops]

Upstart Blazers vs da Celts tonight

Could it happen?

I won't get to watch tonight, but curious how this goes.

Boston has all 5 starters and Pritchard listed as "day to day" on the injury report.

Several guys have nagging injuries and a handful are sick. I don't think they are trying to be cute . . . they just aren't sure who can give a go tonight.

Also, it's Portland. They have had a nice little run here, but come on

 

[General Malaise]

Upstart Blazers vs da Celts tonight

Could it happen?

I won't get to watch tonight, but curious how this goes.

Boston has all 5 starters and Pritchard listed as "day to day" on the injury report.

Several guys have nagging injuries and a handful are sick. I don't think they are trying to be cute . . . they just aren't sure who can give a go tonight.

Also, it's Portland. They have had a nice little run here, but come on

I'm not even mad.

 

[msudaisy26]

Upstart Blazers vs da Celts tonight

Could it happen?

I won't get to watch tonight, but curious how this goes.

Boston has all 5 starters and Pritchard listed as "day to day" on the injury report.

Several guys have nagging injuries and a handful are sick. I don't think they are trying to be cute . . . they just aren't sure who can give a go tonight.

Also, it's Portland. They have had a nice little run here, but come on

They are trying to be the Pistons of the West!

 

[the moops]

Upstart Blazers vs da Celts tonight

Could it happen?

I won't get to watch tonight, but curious how this goes.

Boston has all 5 starters and Pritchard listed as "day to day" on the injury report.

Several guys have nagging injuries and a handful are sick. I don't think they are trying to be cute . . . they just aren't sure who can give a go tonight.

Also, it's Portland. They have had a nice little run here, but come on

I'm not even mad.

Damnit

 

[Zeppelin]

When thinking about the Luka Doncic trade, that would be like my Lions trading a 25 year old Barry Sanders for an great but older and injury prone RB on the downside of his career.

I don't think words can describe how pissed off I would be.

 

[mr. furley]

maybe it's a function of the guests they have on, but listening to some of these NBA player-led podcasts... i no longer wonder why coaches burn out/get fired/quit coaching.

so many of these guys think they got to the NBA because they are already the best basketball player on the planet, they don't need coaching, they don't want to be made to practice. they don't see why they aren't playing ahead of other players.. and a lot of these stories are like "coach told us 2 hours of practice.. i said **** that and left.. went to the club."

well, buddy, maybe that's why you averaged 9 pts a game in your career and didn't play ahead of what you thought were scrubs

 

[Sammy3469]

Upstart Blazers vs da Celts tonight

Could it happen?

I don't think the Blazers are there yet but I will take a small piece of Portland +10. If you haven't seen them and they play the way they did against Cleveland, they're a fun team to watch right now.

Shaeden Sharp had a dunk the other night that was just *chef's kiss*: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjvjXlc1ZB8

And I'm telling you guys, if you haven't seen Toumani Camara play, that dude is whole can of whoopassss. Defensive Player on the Month! And yes, that's big news here, we don't have many nice things.

I'm excited to watch them play for the first time in a long time and it feels....refreshing?

I'm 100% sure you have no idea who this even is and had to cut and paste that name to spell it correctly