Yeah, that is true, but if he gets the max then he is not going to be easy to trade. And you may ask, why trade him?

Well, simply because in a world where Doncic and Reaves are the "stars" of your team, you are probably doing something wrong, that should not be the top two players of your team.

I may understand Luka Doncic, he is not bad at all, he is definitely a star player, but he is not an MVP level player as we have seen time and time again, he is a good player and I would want him on my team, he can even be number one option for your team, but you have to build a very strong team around him for that to work, he is not the type of guy who can carry anyone to title, he can only do that with a good team around him.

It was an easy win indeed. That’s one of the many bets I cashed out today. Imagine, the bookies only made them 3-point favorites.. that looked like a gift, and it really was. They easily covered, with the Blazers winning by double digits. First the Warriors, now the Lakers .. they really love beating teams that are on back-to-back games.

I thought he had already adjusted well after that great performance in the previous game, but once again, he got exposed against a stronger team. Even though Dallas managed to cover the spread, I wouldn’t trust this team anymore, their first pick is just too inconsistent.

The Houston Rockets finally got their first win. They earned their first mid-season victory in the league with a 137-109 victory over the Nets. Previous losses were always close. I think they'll be even better this year with Kevin Durant and Alperen Şengün. I hope I'm right, and we'll have a fun season.

Sengun has been stepping up a lot this season especially since he's been filling the PG position. The key to their season would be determined by how healthy KD can stay through out the season. 

Indeed, just like how Miami gave to Herro wayback, if Reaves continue playing like this and be safe to any major injuries we will expect to see him a decent offer from the management, knowing how decent and capable the Lakers in terms of providing figures for their stars, let see if the timing will be good for him, we might see huge contract deals for him after his contract for this franchise, though still early and still a long season to survive, Reaves needed his entire teammates to help while Luka and Bron are not around.

Look at their roster this season. Its like they are not going anywhere. It seems that the team owner doesn't like to win championship for not getting any big names in the league.

Many expect that Rockets would get easy win on this team and that's what we have seen now.

I will be more surprised if Nets defeat Rockets at that game since Rockets will became a joke if that situation happen.

A familiar name caught my eye during the Los Angeles-Portland game. Portland coach Tiago Splitter was the head coach of Paris Basket in the EuroLeague last season. I was surprised to see him coach Portland, but since he also has an NBA career, I realized my surprise was unfounded.

Now, let's get to the game. Austin Reaves put on another impressive performance, scoring 41 points, but he couldn't prevent the loss. Doncic and LeBron James were both injured, costing Los Angeles the game. Los Angeles Lakers 108 - 122 Portland

Lauri Markkanen dropping 51 points and 14 rebounds. That's his first career high points against the Suns, the game was close and this made this underrated guy made it. I guess that there's now the shift for the meta in the NBA and it's all about scoring and no longer the way we saw it before with defensive and physicals.

Sengun is an amazing player and he will show it especially this season. For me he is like baby Jokic and i think he might in the next years start doing some Jokic numbers like triple doubles and so. Even since euros where he played really well he has been on a roll. I think if KD stays healthy they will be one of the best teams