The Cavaliers defeated the Lakers with a score of 122-110. LeBron James, in his first game against his former team, had a record of 19 wins and 4 losses against the Cavaliers. He started the game with a series of three-point shots that penetrated the Cavaliers' defense and led the team to catch up. The older players took the lead, and the younger players followed suit, with electric fans and Milton scoring their first points for the Lakers through dunks and corner threes. After the departure of Rondo, Schroder naturally took over the output on the guard line, making mid-range jump shots, driving layups, and breaking through to shake off the defense for easy baskets. With LeBron's one-handed dunk, the Lakers launched an 8-0 counterattack wave! At 40 years old, he can still move quickly and use his strong body to open the way and punish opponents, which is unprecedented and probably will not be seen again in history. However, the Lakers' glory was short-lived as the Cavaliers gradually recovered from being stunned and showed their strength as the top team in the East; they combined inside and outside play to take back the lead with a 9-0 run. Allen performed various moves under Davis' watchful eye, continuously scoring to stop the Lakers. In the third quarter, the Cavaliers expanded their lead, with Strus setting up a platform for a continuous downpour of three-pointers. As the Lakers were about to experience another third-quarter collapse, Davis stepped up in time to regain control, hitting a three-pointer at the top of the…

Kobe has been gone for over four years, and in the blink of an eye, we wonder if he and GIGI are doing well on the other side! On the first day of 2025, Vanessa brought her three daughters to visit Kobe's grave, where the whole family came together to visit Kobe and GIGI, "accompanying" them through the holidays and welcoming the New Year. Vanessa looks more beautiful again, sharing a happy photo with her three daughters. Capri and Bianca have lost weight and grown up a lot; eldest daughter Natalia stands in the middle, looking very much like Kobe. Vanessa shares a family photo under the Christmas tree near the grave, with the Pacific View Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, behind the location, and the Kobe and GIGI gravesite right behind them. At this time when everyone is reunited, perhaps Vanessa misses her loved ones, or perhaps the children miss their father and sister, so they want to be closer as a family. Vanessa also shared a mourning ceremony where she lit a fire in the central area of the cemetery. After four years, she can now bravely face everything; she is really brave. Although the environment of the cemetery is somewhat desolate, the heart is gentle. At this moment, she only wants the family to be closer, and on the first day of the New Year, she brings the children to visit the family, which is very warm. Kobe's grave is located in a private cemetery in California, specifically in the suburbs of Orange County, south…

On December 31, it was reported that the Lakers and the Nets had reached a trade agreement, sending Russell to the Nets for the second time in exchange for Finney-Smith and Milton. In response, Yang Yi, a well-known domestic basketball commentator, expressed during a live broadcast that Lakers fans would soon regret the decision, asking, "Why did we trade away Russell?" Recently, the Lakers sent D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round picks to the Nets in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith and Milton. Famous basketball commentator Yang Yi commented: "It is expected that it won't be long before Lakers fans start shouting, 'Russell is great, why did we let him go?' Russell is an athlete who, when he was with the Lakers, many athletes were like this, especially in such a high-traffic team. When he was on your team, you didn't think he was good, you thought he wasn't that great, and you even scolded him frequently. After he left, you realized that he was actually quite important. People in Brooklyn still consider him an All-Star, it's all about psychology. Just as James mentioned earlier, now you've traded for Milton, who is a shooter, and Finney-Smith, who is known as a 3D player but is actually just average at 3-point shooting. The Lakers have always had the problem of having players who can defend but not shoot, or shooters who can't defend. Why are they unbalanced? It's because those who can shoot can't defend, and those who can defend can't shoot. So by bringing in two such players, especially one…

Curry: I earn 740 million a year, James: I earn 930 million, he: Please step aside With the official end of 2024, Forbes recently released the top 10 highest-paid athletes of 2024, with three NBA players and five football players making the list. Let's take a look at which athletes made the cut. First, let's look at the basketball field. The NBA has three players on the list, namely Curry, Antetokounmpo, and James. Curry's annual income in 2024 reached 102million,equivalenttoabout744millionyuan,rankingninthonthislist.Amongthem,hissalaryforthisseasonisashighas102 million, equivalent to about 744 million yuan, ranking ninth on this list. Among them, his salary for this season is as high as 102million,equivalenttoabout744millionyuan,rankingninthonthislist.Amongthem,hissalaryforthisseasonisashighas55.76 million, ranking first in the entire league, and his off-court commercial income also exceeds $40 million. Antetokounmpo is slightly higher than Curry, ranking fifth on the list, with an annual income of 111million,equivalenttoabout810millionyuan.Amongthem,Antetokounmpo′sannualsalaryforthisseasonis111 million, equivalent to about 810 million yuan. Among them, Antetokounmpo's annual salary for this season is 111million,equivalenttoabout810millionyuan.Amongthem,Antetokounmpo′sannualsalaryforthisseasonis48.78 million, ranking 12th in the league, but his off-court income exceeds $50 million. It can be seen how high Antetokounmpo's commercial value is now that he can have such an income in a small market like Milwaukee. Next, James ranks fourth on this list with 128.2million,equivalenttoabout935millionyuan.AsthefaceoftheNBAinthisera,James′abilitytoattractmoneyisbeyondquestion.Evenattheageof40,hecanstillearnasalaryof128.2 million, equivalent to about 935 million yuan. As the face of the NBA in this era, James' ability to attract money is beyond question. Even at the age of 40, he can still earn a salary of 128.2million,equivalenttoabout935millionyuan.AsthefaceoftheNBAinthisera,James′abilitytoattractmoneyisbeyondquestion.Evenattheageof40,hecanstillearnasalaryof48.72 million, and his off-court income reaches $80 million. It is worth mentioning that this is also the 11th consecutive year that James…

The NBA regular season continues with the game between the Nuggets and the Hawks. Before the game, almost all fans predicted that the Nuggets would easily win, given the disparity in strength between the two teams. As expected, after the game started, the Nuggets quickly took control of the court, dominating both offensively and defensively. Ultimately, after four quarters of play, the Nuggets easily defeated the Hawks 139-120. However, despite the Hawks' loss, Trae Young put on an impressive performance. In the entire game, Young played for 30 minutes, shooting 8 for 17, including 4 for 10 from three-point range and 10 for 12 from the free-throw line, scoring 30 points, 4 rebounds, and 9 assists. Whether it was personal offense or organizing the team, Young did everything he could, leaving the Nuggets with no solution. Some fans might ask, if Young performed so well, why did the Hawks still lose the game? The answer is quite simple: the Nuggets' Westbrook and Jokic were simply outstanding. I'm not sure how everyone evaluates these two players, but my evaluation is very straightforward: "Westbrook, still Megatron! 6 shots for 16+11 to become the team's offensive brain, Capela is beaten into a toy." This phrase couldn't be more fitting. First, let's talk about Jokic. In this game, Jokic played for 29 minutes, shooting 8 for 16 and making all 6 free throws, scoring 23 points, 17 rebounds, and 15 assists. On the court, Jokic was truly at ease, doing whatever he wanted. Offensively, against Capela's defense, Jokic could score however he wanted, whether…

The Houston Rockets faced off against the Dallas Mavericks in a decisive match, ultimately securing a victory with a score of 110-99, ending their two-game losing streak. This season, the Rockets have now achieved a double-kill over the Mavericks, with Luka Doncic continuing to sit out due to rest, and Washington also sustaining an ankle injury after playing only 16 minutes, forcing him to withdraw from the game. Without Washington's strong presence at the power forward position, the Mavericks' depth appeared to be stretched thin. Kyrie Irving was also off his game, performing poorly in the first half before finding some momentum in the second half. On the Rockets' side, they were without Ison and Amen, who was suspended for two games, leaving the "Door God" duo absent. Despite these absences, the Rockets' starting lineup remained intact, featuring Van Jordan, Jalen Green, Dillon, Smith, and Shen Jing. With Doncic out, the Rockets' strategy against the Mavericks was straightforward: focus on defending Irving, occasionally double-teaming him and forcing other Mavericks players to take on the offensive load. Initially, this tactic proved effective, but the Mavericks' outside shooting was accurate. Players like Dinwiddie, Thompson, and Washington were on fire, with LeFevre also scoring consistently, allowing the Mavericks to lead 30-24 in the first quarter, largely thanks to Jalen Green's scoring efforts. In the second quarter, the Mavericks extended their lead to as much as 40-30, a 10-point advantage. Coach Udoka was forced to bring back Jalen Green and other starters, pairing them with the scoring prowess of White Moore. The combination of…

The trade between the Lakers and the Nets has been completed. In yesterday's game against the Cavaliers, newcomers Finney-Smith and Milton made their debuts for the Lakers, performing well enough to satisfy the fans. Today, in the game between the Nets and the Raptors, Russell also made his return debut with the Nets, delivering an even more impressive performance. In this game, the Nets achieved what they wanted: to keep the score close in the first three quarters to attract fans, then suddenly collapse in the fourth quarter, losing 113-130. The Nets' goal is clear: to tank, secure a higher draft pick, and focus on the future. How to lose in a spectacular way is an art. Russell doesn't care about that. His goal is to get better stats so he can get a better offer after his contract year and make more money. In this game, Russell came off the bench for 26 minutes, shooting 9 of 13 from the field, including a perfect 7 of 7 from two-point range, efficiently contributing 22 points, 8 assists, 2 rebounds, and 2 blocks, a very eye-catching performance. The last time Russell was traded from the Lakers to the Nets, he went all out, making it directly into the All-Star Game lineup, which was also his only All-Star Game appearance in his NBA career so far, and the source of his first big contract. This time, back with the Nets again, will Russell be able to make it to the All-Stars again? Coincidentally, Russell met an old acquaintance on the Nets' bench:…

NBA regular season games continued today, with the Brooklyn Nets visiting the Toronto Raptors. Prior to this, the Nets had completed a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers, sending out Finney-Smith and Milton in exchange for Russell. This trade was actually driven by the Nets' interest in the Lakers' second-round draft picks, as well as acquiring Russell's expiring contract, with the intention of furthering their rebuilding efforts. For the remainder of this season, the Nets' goal has been to lose in an attractive manner, such as keeping the score close before collapsing in the final quarter, thus losing gracefully and aiming for a higher draft pick in the summer. Today against the Raptors, the Nets followed this strategy, staying competitive through the first three quarters before being overtaken in the fourth. Ultimately, the Nets lost to the Raptors 113-130, successfully accomplishing their task. Yesterday, in the game between the Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Finney-Smith and Milton made their debuts, and today Russell also made his return debut with the Nets, performing quite well. Throughout the game, Russell shot 9-for-13, scoring 22 points, 2 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 blocks, and 1 steal, showcasing a comprehensive and impressive performance. Among these, Russell was 2-for-6 from beyond the arc, but he achieved a perfect 7-for-7 on two-point shots, boasting a 100% shooting rate, which was very dominant. This marks the second time Russell has been traded from the Lakers to the Nets, but he isn't particularly saddened by it, as playing for the Nets allows him to pad his stats. Last time,…

On January 2, 2025, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the 18-win and 13-loss Nuggets host the 18-win and 15-loss Hawks. This was the second meeting between the two teams this season. In their first encounter, the Nuggets won by 30 points on the road, with Jokic scoring 48 points, 14 rebounds, and 8 assists. Today, the Hawks were determined to seek revenge. Could they do it? The Nuggets were without Gordon, starting with Murray, Westbrook, Braun, Porter, and Jokic. The Hawks were missing Johnson, starting with Trae Young, Daniels, Matthews, Huijia, and Capela. In the first quarter, Porter hit a three-pointer, which was answered by a three-pointer from Daniels. Murray made a mid-range shot and Jokic scored a 2+1, giving the Nuggets an 8-3 lead. Daniels and Trae Young tied the score, but Porter, Jokic, and Braun extended the lead to seven points. Trae Young made three free throws and Capela scored with a hook, reducing the gap to two points. Porter made a layup, but Huijia and Daniels responded, leveling the score. Jokic and Murray then extended the lead back to seven points. Krajicek, Huijia, and Okongwu scored for the Hawks, while Strasser, Pickert, and Watson responded for the Nuggets, maintaining a six-point lead. Hunter and Trae Young scored for the Hawks, but Murray, Jokic, and Pickert responded, ending the first quarter with the Nuggets leading 40-33. In the second quarter, Matthews scored a layup, reducing the gap to five points. Jordan and Watson extended the lead to nine points for the Nuggets. Okongwu, Hunter, and Rody…

New Year, New Outlook: The Kings are Different, Without the Best Coach Mike Brown at the Helm, they艰难战胜残阵独行侠，终结了自己的六连败，本以为这场胜利将会成为他们吹响反击的号角，不曾想，球队的内部率先扛不住了。As the most direct beneficiary of Brown's dismissal, Fox also fell into social media, helplessly stating that he was unaware of the management's decision to fire the head coach, but still did not receive more sympathy from fans. It was after this scene of "no silver three hundred taels" was made public that the Kings also realized the reality of the team. Regardless of how the team performs in the future or what kind of indescribable games they play, Fox's mind will not stay in Sacramento Kings. From the moment he rejected a 3-year $165 million early renewal, he and his agent team have been planning for a long time. For this All-Star-level guard, many teams have pursued him on trade day, with the Lakers, Spurs, and Rockets becoming the main potential suitors. However, Pelinka does not have any attractive target players for the Kings, and the three future first-round picks are simply outmatched compared to the other two teams. Although the Spurs are interested in pursuing Fox, their current task is not to make a playoff push, but to continue training Wenyibanya and finding role players suitable for him. Currently, the rest of the 14 players in the team are capable of fighting, and if they want to show offensive aggression, they cannot rely solely on Fox. More draft picks may have other intentions. After a simple analysis and comparison, the Houston Rockets have the best chance of winning. First of all,…