The NBA league's top teams are now changing, much like a large-scale reality show with various dramas unfolding daily. Some teams want to trade players, others want to rebuild their lineups, and some aim for the championship title; it's all quite chaotic. The Cavaliers have recently impressed with their young players' unexpected success. The team is now vibrant and energetic, with a fast-paced offense and proactive defense, making them a headache for other teams. The Thunder's performance is even more surprising, with their young players showing great passion on the court, especially in their outstanding offensive play. Their defense is also improving, making them one of the most anticipated teams in the West. Although the Rockets are still in the rebuilding phase, their young players have shown great potential, particularly in their excellent offensive play. Their defense is also improving, making them one of the most anticipated teams in the West. The Celtics' performance is also surprising, with their young players showing great passion on the court, especially in their excellent offensive play. Their defense is also improving, making them one of the most anticipated teams in the East. The Nuggets, despite having a superstar like Jokic, still lack overall strength, especially in their inconsistent defensive performance, which makes it difficult for them to perform well in the playoffs. The Bucks' situation is even worse, with an aging lineup and players not in top form, leading to frequent mistakes in games and inconsistent defense, making it difficult for them to perform well in the playoffs. The Suns' situation is not…

Despite recently defeating the struggling Phoenix Suns and returning to the ranks of victory, the Golden State Warriors can only be described as performing averagely. In the first month at the start of the season, the Warriors looked like a championship-level team, but since then, they have taken a sharp turn for the worse and recently appear more like a play-in tournament-level team. Even after making a small trade and acquiring Dennis Schroder, there has been little change, with the Warriors achieving only a 2-4 record in the six games Schroder has played. The team's top star, Stephen Curry, remains at the peak of his game, often doing incredible things; rookie Jonathan Kuminga seems to have finally found the role that suits him best, with his recent performance also showing improvement; Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green's performances have basically reached their standards. However, some of the other established players in the Warriors' supporting cast, after a strong start to the season, have seen their performances plummet to the bottom, especially this season's important acquisition, Buddy Hield. Hield's performance at the beginning of the season was very impressive, with the former sixth overall pick often displaying shooting abilities from beyond the three-point line comparable to those of Klay Thompson in his prime. Even during the early part of the season when Curry missed multiple games due to injury, the Warriors relied on his offensive performance to maintain stability. Since Hield spent most of his time coming off the bench, he became a hot candidate for the Sixth Man of the Year…

The NBA league has many playboys, such as Thompson, Griffin, Simmons, Harden, and other players. They are powerful, but since they entered the league, their girlfriends have been constantly changing. At the same time, there are also many good men, such as James, Curry, Paul, Westbrook, and other players. They are the representatives of being faithful from beginning to end. They all went from first love to marriage, and even after achieving fame and success, there was no scandal. Paul is already 39 years old this year, one of the oldest active players, but he still has an eight-pack abs. His wife looks ordinary, but they have been in love for 20 years and are very happy. Paul has entered the countdown of his career. He turned 39 this year, but his performance on the court is still outstanding, so the Spurs offered him a big contract of $11 million for one year. So far this season, as the starting point guard, Paul can average 9.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game, still an efficient organizer, and the Spurs' record is also good. As a veteran, Paul is undoubtedly very powerful. In the past few years, Paul has been obviously declining, especially after leaving the Suns, moving between the Warriors and the Spurs, and at one point even becoming a substitute. However, looking back at Paul's career, his resume is absolutely brilliant. He was drafted in 2005 and started his career with the Hornets. In his third year, he had an impressive average of 21.1 points, 4 rebounds,…

The Denver Nuggets have been revitalized recently, securing a 132-121 victory over the Utah Jazz, gifting them their fourth consecutive loss while achieving their own second consecutive win, now ranking sixth in the Western Conference. After being soundly defeated by the Cavaliers previously, Nikola Jokic's scolding seemed to have woken up the team. Known for his gentlemanly demeanor, Jokic stated that the team's recent performance did not deserve to win. To others, this might not seem like much of a reprimand, but for Jokic, who is considered a "good guy," it was the extent of his anger, especially when directed at his teammates. Honestly, apart from Jokic and Russell Westbrook, the rest of the Nuggets' lineup this season has not been deserving of victories. Michael Porter Jr. has been plagued by injuries, and Aaron Gordon's performance has been declining. Jamal Murray, despite his hefty contract, seemed to be coasting. It wasn't until Jokic's outburst that the Nuggets began to show signs of life. Murray started playing with more effort and has been performing exceptionally well recently. Coach Michael Malone also made a change, placing Westbrook in the starting lineup alongside Murray. The Nuggets set several incredible records today, starting with Murray, Jokic, and Westbrook. Together, they scored a combined 72 points, 36 rebounds, and 31 assists, with each player contributing at least 10 assists. This marks the first time since 1992 that three teammates have each recorded 10 or more assists in a single game. Throughout the game, the Nuggets had only seven turnovers while dishing out 38 assists. Jokic,…

Recently, Forbes released the Top 10 list of NBA players with the highest annual income in 2024. Among them, James once again ranked first, which is also his 11th consecutive year at the top. Curry and Durant followed closely behind, ranking second and third respectively. Let's take a look at the specific rankings. James As the face of the league in this era, James' ability to attract money does not need to be overstated. He has received numerous commercial endorsements and his jerseys, shoes, and other peripheral products are often sold out. In 2024, James' annual income reached 128.7million,approximatelyRMB939.4million,breakinghispreviousrecordof128.7 million, approximately RMB 939.4 million, breaking his previous record of 128.7million,approximatelyRMB939.4million,breakinghispreviousrecordof124.5 million last year. Among this, James' salary income was 48.7million,whilecommercialendorsementsandotherincomeamountedto48.7 million, while commercial endorsements and other income amounted to 48.7million,whilecommercialendorsementsandotherincomeamountedto80 million. Curry Curry is the player with the highest salary this season, reaching 55.8million.Additionally,hisoff−courtincomealsoreached55.8 million. Additionally, his off-court income also reached 55.8million.Additionally,hisoff−courtincomealsoreached50 million. Curry's annual income in 2024 was $105.8 million, approximately RMB 772.2 million, ranking second in the league after James. Durant Durant ranked behind James and Curry with an annual income of 99.9million,approximatelyRMB729.2million.Amongthis,Durant′ssalarywas99.9 million, approximately RMB 729.2 million. Among this, Durant's salary was 99.9million,approximatelyRMB729.2million.Amongthis,Durant′ssalarywas49.9 million, while his off-court commercial income was the same as Curry's at $50 million. Antetokounmpo As the outstanding star of the middle generation, Antetokounmpo's commercial value soared after leading his team to win the championship and being awarded the MVP in recent years. In 2024, his annual income reached 93.8million,approximatelyRMB684.6million.Amongthis,hissalaryincomewas93.8 million, approximately RMB 684.6 million. Among this, his salary income was 93.8million,approximatelyRMB684.6million.Amongthis,hissalaryincomewas48.8 million, while…

The Houston Rockets have recently suffered a two-game losing streak, causing great concern among their fans. The Rockets lost both games due to a sudden offensive outage in the fourth quarter, unfortunately falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Miami Heat. The biggest problem exposed by these consecutive losses is the lack of a key player in the fourth quarter. Neither VanVleet nor Green, nor Shen Jing, have shown the ability to seal the deal in crucial 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 softened their stance. Especially with several potential big-name players appearing on the trade market, such as the Kings' Fox and the Heat's Butler, who can meet the Rockets' demand for superstars. Fox, in particular, the 27-year-old young player, has had a good performance this season, including a highlight moment of scoring 60 points in a single game. The Rockets and the Kings have a good relationship, which 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 current…

Butler recently made big news by giving up a $52.41 million contract, which exploded the NBA circle. It's said that he really has guts, being 36 years old and still daring to do this. However, he indeed has the capability, as evidenced by his performance against the Pistons. In that game, Butler was like a monster, playing for 44 minutes with a shooting percentage of nearly sixty percent. This efficiency is truly eye-catching, and most impressively, he had zero turnovers in such an intense match, a feat unparalleled in NBA history. His presence on the court is overwhelming, not only in scoring but also in defense, where he acts like a stabilizing force, with four steals alone. This comprehensive performance is awe-inspiring, even earning special praise from the Pistons' head coach after the game. Butler's style of play is truly remarkable, especially in critical moments. His fierce determination intimidates everyone, and even when the team is trailing, he never panics, always directing his teammates on the court. This kind of big heart is not something just anyone can have. His partnership with Herro is incredibly默契, particularly during that 15-0 offensive spree, which gets the blood pumping. Although they eventually lost the game, Butler's personal performance was impeccable. The news of Butler selling his big house in Miami quickly spread throughout the league, leading everyone to speculate if he was planning to leave. Such moves naturally spark such thoughts. The media went crazy reporting on this, with teams like the Rockets, Mavericks, Warriors, and Suns all expressing interest in Butler, making…

The Los Angeles Lakers recently completed a trade, with Finney Smith and Milton joining the team. Finney Smith wears the number 17 jersey, while Milton wears the number 20 jersey. Both newcomers possess excellent three-point shooting abilities, and Finney Smith is also a top defensive player capable of guarding against the offensive attacks of top-tier stars. If Vanderbilt makes a comeback, the Lakers' lineup will be perfect, boasting a plethora of defensive powerhouses with exceptional defensive capabilities. The Lakers have been performing well recently, with a record of five wins and one loss in their last six games. Improved defense has been the primary reason for this success. As we all know, the Lakers' first core player is Anthony Davis, who averages 26.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 2.1 blocks per game this season, with a shooting percentage of 53.1%. Davis not only leads the team in scoring, rebounds, and blocks but is also the most important core player for the Lakers on both offense and defense. LeBron James, on the other hand, averages 23.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, 9.0 assists, and 0.8 steals per game this season, maintaining a superlative level of play even at the age of 40. This season, the Lakers' three most important scorers are Davis, James, and Reeves. Reeves contributes an average of 17.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 1.0 steals per game, setting new career highs in multiple categories such as scoring, assists, and steals. Reeves experienced a slump and injuries at the beginning of the season, but after a period…

Translation of the article content into English: Jokic is the face of the league today. As a second-round pick, his skills were not top-notch, and his athletic ability was not outstanding when he participated in the draft, so he was not favored at all. If someone had said back then that this chubby second-round pick would become an MVP player in the future, they would have been laughed at. However, he has now become the strongest player from the 2014 draft class. After playing for 10 years, Jokic's total score has exceeded 15,000 points. How many points have other star players from the same draft class, such as Embiid, Wiggins, and Randle, scored? In today's game against the Jazz, Jokic scored a huge triple-double with 36 points, 22 rebounds, and 11 assists, leading his team to victory. As the 2014 draft pick, he has been in the league for 10 years. Starting as a second-round pick, he has become the best player in the league. So far in his career, Jokic averages an unstoppable 21.3 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 7 assists per game, with a total score exceeding 15,000 points. He is the scoring champion of the 14th draft class and also the most accomplished star. Besides Jokic, there is another MVP player from the 14th draft class, Embiid. He was a super rookie back then and was widely regarded as a potential number one pick, eventually being selected third overall. Although he missed early games due to injury, he has maintained top-level personal performance since joining the league. Embiid…

With the development of the times, NBA globalization has become increasingly successful, narrowing the gap in world basketball and giving rise to an increasing number of outstanding international stars. Current league players such as Jokic, Doncic, Antetokounmpo, and Alexander are all international players who have achieved great success in the NBA and become its poster boys. Looking back further, there were also many iconic international players, with Nowitzki being one of them. He achieved a brilliant career and is now enjoying life at the age of 46 after retiring. Speaking of Nowitzki, he is undoubtedly a talented player, standing at 2.13 meters tall yet possessing excellent running and jumping abilities. Even before entering the NBA, he had already made a name for himself on the international stage. Therefore, in the 1998 draft, Nowitzki was selected in the 9th pick. In that era, international players were not highly regarded, so this pick was enough to prove his talent. He averaged 8.2 points per game in his rookie season as a substitute. By his second year, he had turned things around to become a starter, averaging 17.5 points per game. In his third year, he directly scored an average of 21.8 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 2 assists per game, becoming a member of the All-NBA First Team and stepping into the ranks of superstars. Entering the 21st century, Nowitzki, along with Duncan and Garnett, was hailed as one of the three legendary power forwards. Their peaks coincided, and their strengths were evenly matched. Nowitzki also demonstrated his formidable strength, making it to…