The regular season has been underway for two months, and many teams have not performed up to expectations, leading them to seek reinforcements in the trade market. For example, the Warriors have already acquired Schroder, but from an actual performance standpoint, it will take time for Schroder to integrate into the team. The big names on the trade market, such as Butler from the Heat, Ingram from the Pelicans, LaVine from the Bulls, and the already open Nets supermarket, are targets of interest for many championship-contending teams. In the early hours of the 30th, journalist Shams Charania confirmed that the Lakers have officially completed a trade with the Nets, sending away Russell, Lewis, and three second-round picks in exchange for sharpshooter Finney-Smith and Milton! This trade by the Lakers not only avoids giving up first-round picks but also successfully outmaneuvers competitors, while also saving $15 million in luxury tax, achieving multiple goals at once! Since the start of this season, the Lakers have a record of 18 wins and 13 losses, ranking fifth in the West, which is not particularly bad. However, the team has exposed many problems, such as excessive reliance on the James-Brow combination. When either LeBron or AD performs poorly, the Lakers find it difficult to win games. Additionally, the Lakers' bench averages only 25 points per game, ranking 29th in the league, just above the Knicks who rarely use their bench (averaging 21 points). There are many reasons for the bench's weakness, including long-term injuries to players like Vanderbilt, Wood, and Hayes, as well as opponents…

Cavaliers Team Information Summary:‌ The Cavaliers currently have a record of 27 wins and 4 losses, ranking first in the Eastern Conference. They average 122.7 points per game, ranking second in the league, with the highest average shooting percentage and three-point percentage in the league. In their last game against the Nuggets, the team shot an astonishing 48% from three-point range, which is likely to drop in the next game. The injury list only includes Okoro, with all other players available to play. Seven players on the team have a three-point shooting percentage above 40%, with the lowest being Merrill at 35% and Mobley at 44%. In their last game, they defeated the Warriors 136-117, and although they will be playing away in the next match, they have a significant psychological advantage. Warriors Team Information Summary:‌ The Warriors currently have a record of 16 wins and 15 losses, ranking ninth in the Western Conference. They average only 112 points per game, with their average points allowed dropping to 110. On the injury list, Poole, Moody, and Payton are questionable for the next game. The Warriors have been in poor form recently, narrowly winning their last game against the Suns by 4 points. Coach Kerr's player selection has also been problematic, as he benched Li Kyle and Looney in the last game. Currently, the Warriors' biggest advantage against the Cavaliers is rebounding, but this advantage would disappear if they continue to bench their big men. They have had very low shooting percentages in the last two games, but they are expected…

This season, the competition in the Western Conference is more brutal than last season, with a win rate of 50% currently unable to even make it into the top eight! For example, the Phoenix Suns have a temporary record of 15 wins and 15 losses, ranking only 10th in the Western Conference, which means that Durant and Booker may not be able to make it to the playoffs at the end of this season. Obviously, this is unacceptable for the Suns. With a three-star lineup that cannot obtain rebuilding resources through the draft in the next three years, they will obviously seek an immediate way to change. According to American media "FW," if the three stars don't work, how about four stars? It is reported that the media has given the latest trade plan for the Phoenix Suns, which is proposed as: The Suns can try to send Jusuf Nurkic + the first-round pick in 2031 to the Bulls to seek a 2-for-1 trade for Nikola Vucevic! For Chicago, any plan that allows the team to rebuild faster is a good one. Therefore, this is a trade plan that has a high probability of happening, and if it ultimately meets Phoenix's wishes, congratulations to Durant in advance. Because Vucevic's arrival can allow the Suns to form a four-star lineup, and his average of 20.7 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game is enough to make the Suns favor and trust him. It is worth mentioning that Vucevic's shooting percentage this season has reached 57.8%, with a three-point shooting percentage…

In an NBA regular season game, the Houston Rockets lost at home to the Miami Heat with a score of 100-104. Despite significant progress this season, the Rockets still lack the temperament of a strong team. In their previous game, they suffered a disappointing reversal at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves after leading by 16 points in the final quarter, ending their winning streak. The Rockets are in need of a reliable star player to lead the team to victory. Currently, they rely on a group of players with average strength and talent but lack a decisive figure in critical moments. Following this game, the Rockets' record stands at 21 wins and 11 losses. Even without Jimmy Butler, the Heat managed to reverse the game against the Rockets, who also had multiple players ejected from the court. The Rockets started the game well, with VanVleet hitting a three-pointer and Shen Jing dominating the paint. Jalen Green was fouled beyond the three-point line, earning three free throws, and Dillon returned with good shooting form, quickly helping the Rockets take the lead. However, Green's consecutive misses and VanVleet's declining shooting percentage allowed the Heat to capitalize, with their backcourt duo of Herro and Rozier playing more consistently. The Rockets' initial advantage disappeared as the Heat turned the tide of the game. Amon Thompson and White魔兽Whitmore, the twin stars, came off the bench to inject energy into the Rockets' lineup. Amon unselfishly fed Whitmore, allowing him to score repeatedly. Although the Rockets' bench played with passion, the Heat maintained the lead, with…

In an NBA career, is it possible for any superstar to always be the team's first core? Being the team leader involves not only outperforming the rest of the team in statistics but also considering influence. Therefore, combining these two aspects and adding a minimum of a 10-year career, the number of players who have achieved this can be counted on one hand. Bill Russell played 13 seasons for one team, averaging 15.1 points and 22.5 rebounds per game. The "Ring King" is one of the greatest players in Celtics history and was always the team's first core throughout his career. Although he averaged only 9.9 points in his last season, he still managed to grab 19.3 rebounds per game, which was due to his playing style. In contrast, Chamberlain, his contemporary, played second fiddle to West later in his career, hence not making the list. Michael Jordan played 13 seasons for two teams, averaging 30.1 points per game. The "Basketball God" was the first core of both the Bulls and the Wizards. Since his first season in the NBA, Chicago has been dedicated to cultivating Jordan, and as a rookie, he could score 28.2 points! In his last two seasons, at the ages of 39-40, Jordan was still the leader of the Wizards, scoring 22.9 points in the first season and 20.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.5 steals in the second year! Magic Johnson played 13 seasons for one team, averaging 19.5 points and 11.2 assists per game. Johnson is one of the greatest Lakers players. In…

On December 30th, Beijing time, the Rockets lost 100-104 to the Heat at home. Butler continued to be absent, Herro shot 17 out of 10, 3 points 7 out of 3, free throws 7 out of 4, scoring 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 9 assists with a plus-minus value of +13. With 35.7 seconds left in the final quarter, Herro had a verbal altercation with Amen Thompson, during which Amen grabbed Herro's jersey and performed a suplex on him. Rozier was standing on the sidelines, preparing to come off the bench. Upon seeing Herro being suplexed right in front of him, Rozier rushed over and pinned down Amen Thompson. Multiple players and coaches from both teams ran over; some tried to break up the fight while others wanted to join in, causing chaos on the court. Security personnel slowly entered the field, with two standing in front of Herro. After reviewing the footage, the referees ejected six players at once: four from the Rockets - head coach Udoka, assistant coach Sullivan, Jalen Green, and Amen Thompson - and two from the Heat - Rozier and Herro. Tim Reynolds, a Heat reporter, tweeted his frustration with the decision: "Herro was the one who got suplexed, so why did the referees eject him?" After the game, Rockets head coach Udoka said, "They were butting heads, with some chest-to-chest contact; it was just one man being stronger than the other." The Lord took a look at the comments from foreign netizens, many of whom mocked Herro for being too weak and getting thrown…

NBA regular season action continues, and despite the Clippers not being scheduled for a Christmas Day game, their ranking has been affected by other matchups. Among them, the Lakers defeated the Warriors 115-113 on the road, a result that indirectly impacted the Clippers. The Clippers Need to Rely on Themselves to Return to the Top 6! After the Lakers' victory over the Warriors, both the Clippers and Lakers have a record of 17 wins and 13 losses. The Lakers temporarily rank ahead of the Clippers due to their record against Western Conference teams, leaving the Clippers in the seventh spot in the West, back in the play-in tournament zone. However, the Clippers don't need to panic too much as their upcoming schedule isn't particularly challenging. Their next game is at home against the Warriors, who are currently struggling, and the Clippers haven't lost to the Warriors this season, earning them the nickname "Warriors Killer." Following that, the Clippers will face the Pelicans, Spurs, Thunder, and Hawks in succession. Aside from the Thunder, the rest are on the fringes of playoff contention, with the Pelicans even at the bottom of the West. If the Clippers seize these opportunities, returning to the top 6 in the West should be manageable. Aiming for the Championship, the Clippers' Strength Is Promising! Clearly, even though they're currently seventh in the West, the Clippers' overall performance far exceeds expectations. With Leonard out due to injury, Harden has stepped up, and Powell has become the most stable offensive force, leading the team in scoring. Zubac continues to…

Translation of the article content into English: Since the inception of the NBA, only 23 people have been able to reach 25,000 points, showing that the milestone of 25,000 points is not something that anyone can achieve easily. After all, the NBA is the highest level of basketball competition, with a much higher intensity than the CBA. Xiao Cui hasn't even played a season yet and has already been ruled out for the season. Without further ado, let's mainly discuss some data on how Jordan, Kobe, and James reached the 25,000-point mark. Jordan reached 25,000 points in 782 games Looking at Jordan's career, he achieved 6 championships, 6 Finals MVPs, 5 regular-season MVPs, and 10 scoring titles in his first 13 seasons, which are indeed difficult for current or future players to surpass. The last two seasons of his comeback with the Wizards were unnecessary. Many people lost their chance at a championship during Jordan's prime, and the most regrettable was probably Karl Malone, who was defeated by Jordan twice in the finals. In terms of technique, Jordan could be said to have reached the realm of perfect harmony between man and ball, with textbook-level moves such as various breakthroughs, hang times, and one-on-one plays. He used his rich array of scoring methods to complete the 25,000-point milestone in just 782 games, averaging around 32 points per game. Kobe reached 25,000 points in 989 games Kobe fought in the league for 20 seasons, and his career can be described as an unceasing struggle. Although many people criticize him for being…

On December 29th, Beijing time, today's NBA games have all ended. Stars such as Brunson, Kuminga, Jokic, Irving, and Davis have performed exceptionally well, making them candidates for today's best player. The Knicks defeated the Wizards 136-132, securing their seventh consecutive victory. They currently hold a record of 22 wins and 10 losses, firmly ranking third in the Eastern Conference, having transformed into a top-tier strong team. Brunson of the Knicks shot 18 out of 31, scoring 55 points with 3 rebounds and 9 assists, demonstrating an MVP-level performance. However, the opponent's strength was somewhat weak. Towns scored 30 points and 14 rebounds, Hart had 13 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Bridges contributed 21 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 steals. Despite the Wizards' seven players scoring in double digits, including 17 three-pointers out of 38 attempts, Shanpani scored 31 points and 10 rebounds but still failed to lead the team to victory. The Wizards are currently ranked last in the East with a record of 5 wins and 24 losses. The Warriors defeated the Suns 109-105, returning to the top 10 in the West, while the Suns dropped to 11th place. Kuminga of the Warriors, who came off the bench, was the most outstanding player, shooting 12 out of 20 to score 34 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists. Curry scored 22 points with 6 rebounds and 6 assists, performing moderately well. Green contributed 16 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block, while Schroder shot 4 out of 13 to score 11 points, making only…

The decision by the Clippers to part ways with Paul George during this offseason has been controversial, but from the perspective of long-term planning, financial flexibility, and team competitiveness, it may be a practical one. George's performance remained stable last season, but considering his age of 34 and injury history, coupled with his desire for a four-year, $212 million maximum contract, the Clippers' choice not to renew his contract was a wise move. Firstly, the Clippers' decision to let George go is a reasonable choice based on financial considerations. George's demands not only include high salaries but also come with a no-trade clause, which is a limitation for the Clippers. If the Clippers had accepted his demands, they would have faced greater salary pressure over the next four years. This would undoubtedly have been a huge burden on their future salary cap space. Despite the strong financial resources of the Clippers' owner, Steve Ballmer, even he must reassess spending due to the NBA's "second luxury tax threshold" system. The second luxury tax threshold is not just about high luxury tax penalties but also includes a series of operational restrictions, such as freezing draft picks, being unable to conduct multi-contract aggregation trades, having no mid-level exception or trade exception, etc., which limits the team's ability to operate flexibly. Secondly, the Clippers' choice also reflects their plans for the future. George's contract would have been one year longer than that of another core player, Kawhi Leonard, and the Clippers clearly do not want to invest too much energy in aging players. Instead,…