The NBA trading market has been quite lively recently. The Lakers and the Nets have made big news, and there's also the issue of Edwards from the Timberwolves being fined a significant amount by the league for his thoughtless remarks, not to mention the continuous fights on the court. The Lakers have been doing pretty well lately. They made a big trade with the Nets, acquiring Finney-Smith and Milton, two players capable of shooting three-pointers, which eases the offensive pressure on James and Davis. Finney-Smith performed well during his time with the Nets, with a three-point shooting percentage of around 43.5%, which is considered top-level in the league. He also has good height and arm length, allowing him to contribute defensively. Although not as outstanding as Finney-Smith, Milton's shooting is decent, and he's willing to take shots in crucial moments, making him a solid backup option for the Lakers. To acquire these two players, the Lakers gave up Russell, Lewis, and three second-round draft picks. This price isn't too high, considering Russell wasn't performing particularly well with the Lakers. Pelinka's move was quite smart; he knew that what the Lakers lacked most were shooters. This trade immediately adds two, both of whom are ready to play without much waiting. This trade received an A- rating from American media, which is quite reasonable. The Lakers have solved their problem with outside shooting without paying too high a price, making it a win-win deal. The Nets, on the other hand, acquired Russell and several draft picks, which, although only rated C+, is…

James Announces Retirement Plans! Due to the time difference, today marks LeBron James' 40th birthday! Here's wishing him a happy birthday and hoping that this old guy can continue playing for a few more years, keep challenging himself, and breaking through his limits! It must be said that Lao Zhan is really popular, with several blessings from the NBA official. It's worth mentioning that when talking about Lao Zhan, one cannot help but mention another "old man," Stephen Curry. Both were born in the same hospital, and their jersey sales are still among the best sellers. On this day, James also talked about many things. Talking about turning 40, James finds it hard to believe. After today's team training, James said: I've been playing for 10 years since my 30s, and then I wake up feeling like, 'Damn, you're already 40?' However, James still believes that his competitive state is at a young age and he can perform at a high level. In response, James said: Honestly, if I really wanted to, I could probably play at a high level for another 5-7 years, but I won't do that. Additionally, James also expressed that if he really retires, he will miss basketball games, but he will not make a comeback! Regarding the two new signings by the team, James welcomes them, but this will not change his career. He also knows that the team is currently not a championship contender, but this is not necessarily a bad thing, as it proves that the team has a lot of room for…

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 exceeded $40 million. Antetokounmpo is slightly higher than Curry, ranking fifth on the list, with an annual income of 111million,equivalenttoabout810millionyuan.Amongthem,Antetokounmpo′ssalaryforthisseasonis111 million, equivalent to about 810 million yuan. Among them, Antetokounmpo's salary for this season is 111million,equivalenttoabout810millionyuan.Amongthem,Antetokounmpo′ssalaryforthisseasonis48.78 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 the 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 has…

Overnight! The Lakers have completed an epic 5-for-2 trade, with James welcoming another super tough player, while Edwards has been fined a total of $240,000 (approximately 1.71 million RMB), and the league has banned as many as 5 players! Text by Lao Kan Kan Qiu Edited by Lao Kan Kan Qiu Since the start of the NBA's 2024-25 regular season, many teams in the league have delivered unexpected performances. For example, the Warriors in the West have seen their rankings fluctuate like a roller coaster, once reaching the top of the West but then falling all the way to 11th, with Kerr's stubbornness drawing controversy. Despite opening the free market and completing the league's first 5-for-2 trade with the Nets, bringing in starting point guard Schroder, the results so far have not been good; additionally, on the Kings' side, after introducing DeRozan this summer, the team's record has not improved but rather declined, with Mike Brown becoming the first head coach to be fired this season; the Pelicans are even worse off, with a losing streak that has dropped them to the bottom of the West, and the management has put Ingram, Zion, and CJ McCollum on the trading block, preparing to embark on a rebuilding path. Therefore, with the opening of the league's free trade market, many teams in the league are eager to explore new trades, addressing internal weaknesses and continuing to chase the championship. Overnight! The Lakers have completed an epic 5-for-2 trade, with James welcoming another super tough player, while Edwards has been fined a total…

Translation of the article content into English: At the age of 26, Tatum, Durant, and James: No Comparison, No Embarrassment As James and Durant gradually age, and Leonard is plagued by injuries throughout the year, the title of the league's top small forward naturally falls on Tatum. So, as a comparison, let's take a look at the achievements and data of Tatum and the two older brothers, James and Durant, when they were all at the age of 26. Tatum As the third overall pick in the 2017 draft, 26-year-old Tatum has been fighting in the league for eight seasons without realizing it. To date, he averages 23.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.1 steals per game, with a shooting percentage of 46.1% and a three-point percentage of 37.5%. In terms of honors, Tatum has won one championship, been selected to the All-NBA First Team three times, the All-NBA Third Team once, made five All-Star appearances, and won one All-Star MVP. His team's record includes seven consecutive playoff appearances, two Finals appearances, and one championship win. Although he did not win the Finals MVP, there is no denying that he remains the absolute core of the current Celtics. Durant Durant was still with the Thunder at the age of 26, and at that time, he had already been called the "Big and Small Kings" of the league alongside James. In his first eight seasons, Durant averaged 27.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 5 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 52.3% and a three-point percentage of 41.3%. In terms…

NBA is the world's highest-level basketball competition, gathering more than 400 of the world's best basketball players. However, some players are called superstars or even superstars because of their excellent ball skills, leadership abilities, and brilliant personal honors. Recently, Lakers legend Magic Johnson talked about the current state of the NBA in an interview. In his view, there are only three superstars in the current lineup, followed by the star category. So, let's take a look at who is on Magic's list. Superstars: James, Durant, Curry At this summer's Paris Olympics, James, Durant, and Curry once again proved that they are still the best basketball players on the planet, perfectly interpreting what it means to be "old but strong." In fact, James, Durant, and Curry have also been at the top of the NBA pyramid over the past decade. James' resume speaks for itself; just the achievement of 4+4+4+historical scoring champion is enough to put him into the discussion of GOAT, and it's not too much to say he's the modern-day Jordan. Curry, on the other hand, is the pioneer of the small-ball era. He opened the door to the small-ball era with his incredible three-point shots and won four championship trophies for the Warriors, with an influence in basketball history that no one can match. Durant, although a controversial player, has undeniable strength. As a groundbreaking scorer, Durant combines the physique of a center with the skills of a guard, giving him an advantage in offense where he can take what he wants, forming mismatches against anyone, and winning…

Houston Rockets recently suffered a two-game losing streak, which has left their fans feeling very distressed. The Rockets lost both games due to a sudden offensive outage in the fourth quarter, unfortunately falling to the Timberwolves and the Heat. The biggest problem exposed by the Rockets' consecutive losses is the lack of a key player in the fourth quarter. Neither VanVleet nor Green, nor Shen Jing, have the ability to seal the deal in critical moments. In this situation, trading for a star player has become an urgent matter for the Rockets. According to previous reports, the Rockets management did not plan to make any trades this season as they wanted to observe how far the team could go. However, recent consecutive losses may have somewhat softened the Rockets management's stance. Especially with some potential big fish appearing in the trade market. Both Fox from the Kings and Butler from the Heat can meet the Rockets' demand for superstars. Especially Fox, the 27-year-old young player who had a great performance this season, including a highlight moment of scoring 60 points in a single game. The good relationship between the Rockets and the Kings management also increases the possibility of a trade. Moreover, according to media reports, the Kings have expressed interest in some of the young players on the Rockets, making a big trade between the two teams seem increasingly likely. On December 31st, Beijing time, Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report reported that an Eastern Conference management source revealed: "Sacramento really likes (the Rockets') Sheppard." Eric Pincus reported that the…

On December 29th in an NBA regular season game, the Thunder defeated the Hornets 106-94 on the road. Following this victory, the Thunder achieved a remarkable 10-game winning streak (the mid-season final loss to the Bucks does not count towards the regular season record), which is currently the longest active winning streak in the league. When I last saw the Thunder achieve a 10-game winning streak back in 2014, I was watching players who were a few years older than me, like my older brothers. However, during this 10-game winning streak in 2024, I am now watching a group of players who are younger than me, like my younger brothers. Come on, young people... go and write your own era, complete the unfinished business of your predecessors! That year, the blue storm swept through the league, making people dream about their future. Although the ending of the story was not as expected, the beauty of the process lingers in our memories. Fortunately, the brothers have put aside their past grievances and are moving forward on their own paths to pursue their dreams. So far this season, the Thunder has a record of 25 wins and 5 losses, ranking first in the Western Conference. Here are the stats for both teams from this game: Thunder stats (25-5): Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists; Jalen Williams with 20 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists; Aaron Wiggins with 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals; Isaiah Hartenstein with 12 points, 15 rebounds, and 4 assists; A.J. Poythress with 10…

An NBA regular-season match-up between the Lakers and the Cavaliers was a focal point of attention. The Lakers have been in good form recently, bolstered by the addition of new recruits Smith and Milton, who were both available to play. Additionally, this game marked LeBron James' first appearance at the age of 40, so the team was keen on securing a victory to celebrate his birthday. The Cavaliers, currently the top team in the league, have an undefeated record against Western Conference teams, with eight wins and no losses, giving them a slight advantage. However, if they were to become complacent or underestimate their opponents, it could prove costly. The Lakers' starting lineup featured Reeves, Christie, Hachimura, James, and Davis, while the Cavaliers started Garland, Mitchell, Wade, Mobley, and Allen. Both teams started off with good shooting, particularly the Cavaliers, who continued their league-leading offensive prowess with a balanced attack that stifled the Lakers and silenced the home crowd. After a rest, James returned with plenty of energy, scoring both inside and outside, showing no signs of his age as he teamed up with Davis to score the team's first 12 points. Reeves made a mistake, and Hachimura missed two layups, leading to jokes about his teammates being CBA level. The Cavaliers capitalized on the Lakers' mistakes, converting on fast breaks to lead 21-12. After a timeout, the Cavaliers maintained control of the game's tempo, with the Lakers struggling on offense, defense, and turnovers, resulting in a 15-point deficit. However, the Lakers did not collapse; when the Cavaliers' bench struggled…

On January 1st, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with a total of 6 matchups scheduled for the day. The specific results are as follows: The Raptors lost 71-125 to the Celtics, the Bucks narrowly defeated the Pacers 120-112, the Clippers suffered a crushing 86-122 loss to the Spurs, the Timberwolves fell 105-113 to the Thunder, the Cavaliers upset the Lakers 122-110, and the Grizzlies narrowly beat the Suns 117-112. Multiple top teams from both the East and West conferences took the court, with upsets and blowouts aplenty, leading to mixed emotions among the teams involved. Let's take a closer look at the gains and losses of each team in today's games. The Los Angeles Clippers traveled to face the San Antonio Spurs, with the Clippers having just escaped the play-in tournament zone with a three-game winning streak, while the Spurs have been hovering around the play-in zone for some time. In the game, Wembanyama faced off against Harden, scoring 17 points in the first quarter alone, matching the Clippers' total score, while Harden accounted for 13 of the Clippers' 17 points. The Spurs quickly established a 14-point lead. In the second quarter, the Spurs remained unstoppable, extending their lead to over 20 points. After halftime, Harden and Powell tried to stop the bleeding for the Clippers, but the Spurs had a full squad contributing, with the lead reaching over 30 points, effectively ending the suspense of the game early. Ultimately, the Clippers suffered a crushing 86-122 defeat at the hands of the Spurs. While it may not be…