After trading away Bridges in the offseason, the Brooklyn Nets have made it clear that their goal for this season is to tank and pursue the 25th super star, Flag, as the cornerstone of their team building. However, while the team may have its own plans, the players on the court will not intentionally cooperate with the team's tanking strategy, as every opportunity to play directly affects their personal interests. This has led to the Nets, who are aiming to tank, upsetting strong teams one after another at the beginning of the season, becoming a dark horse in the Eastern Conference and entering the ranks of competitors. This kind of performance has caused great concern among the Nets' management, leading them to quickly put their immediate combat power on the market. Do not think that this is an exaggeration; just look at the absurd behavior of the Jazz coach in the West, who called a timeout at a critical moment to kill his own team, and it is not difficult to understand the fierce competition among various teams. After all, Flag is simply too tempting. Not only does he possess super strength and talent, but he also has an excellent appearance and is a native American star. From the draft picks of the past few seasons, it is not difficult to see that international players are dominating the NBA, and the number of top American stars is decreasing. The NBA urgently needs to find local stars to support the domestic market after the old generation of stars like James, Curry,…

This season, the Rockets have continued to make progress and are currently firmly ranked among the top three in the Western Conference. Unless there are serious injuries or other unexpected events, it should not be a big problem for the Rockets to return to the playoff stage. However, the Rockets' shortcomings are also obvious, which is the lack of a true first-line superstar. Once the game enters the decisive moments, the Rockets can only rely on defense to win. If the opponent has an excellent shooting performance, the Rockets find it difficult to respond offensively. As a result, they have been overwhelmed or reversed at critical moments several times. From the current situation, the Rockets are considered the top disruptor in the league. Noted journalist Tim Bontemps lists three advantages of Houston, including the fact that the Rockets have many young players with significant potential and room for growth; even if they cannot retain all these young players, packaging some of them with draft picks to trade away can still bring substantial gains to the Rockets; head coach Ime Udoka is highly skilled, and since he joined the Rockets, he has brought about many positive changes to the team and has received a lot of praise and acclaim within the circle of superstars. It can be said that for Rockets general manager Rafael Stone, he needs to make some zero-for-all operations next, which may change the landscape of the league and make the Rockets a championship contender again. Since drafting Reed Sheppard, several young players have been collectively referred to…

The Lakers completed a trade in the late hours of Beijing time tonight, ultimately trading away Russell to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Finney-Smith and Milton. This trade is considered very profitable for the Lakers, as Russell's role on the team has become quite minimal. Trading Russell for two 3D players is seen as an absolutely perfect move for the Lakers. With Finney-Smith and Milton joining the Lakers, how will Redick reorganize the lineup? This is something many fans are curious about. Both players can be heavily utilized upon joining the Lakers, with Finney-Smith even having the potential to enter the starting lineup. So, which player should be benched from the starting lineup? Many are considering whether to move Hachimura to the bench, as his lateral speed on defense is slow, and his three-point shooting efficiency is not as good as Finney-Smith's. However, if Hachimura is benched, there may be a significant decline in his performance, as such instances have occurred before. Therefore, it appears that Finney-Smith is likely to replace Christie in the starting lineup. On the bench, one player is likely to be benched, and that is Reddish. Compared to Reddish, Milton has a higher three-point accuracy and excellent defensive capabilities. As a result, Reddish's playing time should be very limited. Redick is not a coach who likes to excessively expand the rotation, and currently, Christie's performance is also outstanding. Considering his development, it is necessary to ensure Christie's playing time. This will make the Lakers' rotation very crowded, causing them to experience the happy trouble of…

NBA Trade Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Journalist Predicts the Possibility of a Major Trade for De'Aaron Fox It has been reported that amidst the Sacramento Kings' five-game losing streak, the Los Angeles Lakers have been linked with De'Aaron Fox. According to insider Tim MacMahon, the relationship with Klutch Sports may lead people around the league to mention the Lakers as a potential landing spot for Sacramento's trade of Fox. Klutch Sports is an agency owned and founded by Rich Paul. Its clients include Fox, as well as Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. As Lakers fans draft various plausible trade scenarios, team journalists, Jovan Buha from The Athletic and Claire De Lune from The Guardian, predict that a trade between the Lakers and Kings could be possible. De Lune dismisses the possibility of a blockbuster trade bringing Fox to the Lakers, citing the relationship between the teams. "I can't imagine there would be any special trade between Sacramento and the Lakers, Sacramento isn't just taking the Lakers' kitchen sink and ransacking them," she said on Friday's episode of 'The Buha's Block.' "I can imagine the Lakers might be the last team on their list that they want to send their best player to. If people want to talk about the mythical Lakers tax, I think this could be a scenario." More than two decades ago, during the three-peat era of Kobe Bryant-Shaq O'Neal, the playoff rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings began to heat up. Since then, there has been no affection between the two…

On December 30th, Beijing time, the Lakers finally found their desired 3D player, Finney Smith, and completed a 5-for-2 trade, acquiring Finney Smith from the Nets to strengthen their frontcourt, which made the Rockets very envious. This season, although the Rockets are ranked high in the West, they still have some distance to go in their pursuit of the championship. On the other hand, the Kings have been losing games, with significant internal issues, and their core player, Fox, has been the subject of trade rumors. If Fox is willing to leave, the Rockets would be his most likely destination. In response, American media outlet FW proposed a trade plan where the Rockets would acquire Fox, while the Kings would receive Sheppard, Dillon, Whitmore, the 2025 first-round pick, the 2027 first-round pick, the 2028 first-round pick, and the 2029 first-round pick, resulting in a 7-for-1 trade. Honestly, this trade plan is quite crazy, almost like the Rockets going all-in to get Fox, which is equivalent to betting on the team's future. Currently, the Rockets lack a decisive role player. They also expose their weaknesses when facing strong competition, as seen in their game against the Timberwolves, where Shen Jing's free throws, Green's turnovers, and VanVleet's missed shots affected the team's development. If the Rockets want to become competitive players, Fox is undoubtedly the best choice. He is both offensive and defensive, and if the trade is completed, it would be a significant change for the Rockets. After completing the trade, the Rockets will retain young players Amen Thompson and Ethan,…

Official Announcement! Lakers Complete a 5-for-2 Major Trade: Russell Abandoned Again, Pelinka's Divine Move On December 30th, Beijing time, another major trade has been completed in the NBA trading market. This time, the Lakers are no longer bystanders but have successfully made a move to strengthen their team. They have reached a 5-for-2 trade with the Nets, successfully adding a new assistant to James and Davis, but Russell has once again been abandoned by the Lakers. The specific trade plan is as follows: The Lakers send Russell, Lewis, and three future second-round picks to the Nets in exchange for Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. This is absolutely unexpected, especially since previous news revealed that the Nets were negotiating a trade with the Grizzlies for Smith. Unexpectedly, the Lakers made a decisive move and directly "intercepted" the deal. The key point is that they did not even offer a first-round pick; they only used three second-round picks, which is still very worthwhile. Among them, Russell has once again been abandoned by the Lakers. Last time, he was also sent to the Nets, marking the second time in his career that he joined the Nets. The first time was in 2017, after being sent to the Nets, Russell turned misfortune into good fortune, earning an All-Star selection with his outstanding performance. Currently, the Nets are still lacking a point guard, so it remains to be seen if he can seize the opportunity again. Russell is quite optimistic about returning to the Nets, after all, he has good memories there, averaging 19 points, 3.9…

Recently, Spencer Dinwiddie lavished praise on James Harden, calling him one of the strongest offensive engines he has ever seen. This is not just idle talk; it comes from Dinwiddie's firsthand experience of playing alongside Harden. It's a significant statement – for an athlete to receive such an evaluation in the NBA, where stars shine brightly, is truly remarkable. Dinwiddie's admiration is not unfounded; he openly states that Harden's offensive capabilities are unparalleled. During his peak, Harden's scoring and assist statistics were insane, making him virtually impossible to defend against. Imagine a season where Harden scored over 2000 points and assisted teammates to score 2000 or even 3000 points. Such numbers are akin to an unstoppable offensive machine, running at full throttle. Dinwiddie describes Harden's offensive threat as "crazy," which is no exaggeration. This level of performance stands up to comparison with NBA legends. While the debate often centers around LeBron James and Michael Jordan as the greatest players in history, when focusing solely on offensive prowess, Harden's achievements cannot be overlooked. Scoring, assists, long-range shooting, drawing fouls...Harden excels in almost every aspect, like an all-in-one offensive toolbox, capable of adapting to any situation with few defenses able to contain him. Dinwiddie also notes that while Harden's dominance was once unquestionable, his offensive power has indeed diminished somewhat. More accurately, his physical stamina and speed are beginning to limit his once-sharp offensive game. However, his ability to read the game has improved significantly. He no longer relies solely on speed and penetration but compensates for his physical decline with higher…

The Rockets and the Heat players erupted into a brawl in the final moments of the game. At that time, Amon Thompson and Herro were entangled in the backcourt, and then Amon Thompson directly used a wrestling move to take down Herro. Subsequently, the players from both sides rushed over and started fighting, causing chaos at the scene, leaving the fans incredulous. Even members of the coaching staff joined the fray. After they were separated, several Heat players still seemed unwilling to let go and wanted to rush up to continue the fight. As a result, Shen Jing, the center of the Rockets, stood alone in the middle, preparing to block the second wave of the Heat's attack with his hands. At that time, the other players of the Rockets had already started to walk back. Through this action, it can be seen that although Shen Jing has always been known as a soft egg, at this moment, for the sake of his teammates, he stood out bravely, showing an extremely tough state that could be said to be the toughest on the team. What is amusing is that Dillon Brooks, who has always had a very fiery temper, did not join this brawl this time. This time, he kept his composure, otherwise if this player had rushed in, it would have been even more difficult to stop the conflict. Subsequently, a total of 6 players from the Rockets and the Heat were ejected from the game, including the head coach of the Rockets, Udoka, and an assistant coach were…

Explosive! Back-to-back 38 points, 16 rebounds, 11 assists! Finally able to make James proud Brownie is doing well, scoring 15 points with 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals in one game, and then 23 points with 9 rebounds and 5 assists in the next. In these back-to-back games, he has accumulated a total of 38 points, 16 rebounds, and 11 assists. The young prince is playing better and better, gradually meeting everyone's expectations, and also making his father proud. Some may argue that performing well in the development league is enough to start blowing him up? Please, Brownie is just a second-round pick at No. 55, and he's only recently turned 20. It's already quite exciting that he can achieve something in the G League. If Brownie can continue to grow wildly, it's believed that he will become a rotation player for the Lakers in the future, regardless of whether James is still with the Purple and Gold at that time. Speaking of the Lakers, their record has quietly climbed to fifth in the West. Last season at this time, they were ninth in the West with a record of 16 wins and 15 losses. They have now left their crosstown rivals, the Clippers, behind, with both teams having records of 18 wins and 13 losses. It's worth noting that the Lakers have completed a 4-0 sweep of the Kings this season. Anthony Davis' career record against Sabonis is now 4-1, which was previously 0-10. On the other hand, the Kings have not changed their ways after changing coaches.…

In the NBA arena, every game is akin to a fierce battle, captivating the attention of countless fans. Today's match between the Houston Rockets and the Miami Heat at the Rockets' home court was particularly noteworthy. Before the game, the Rockets had an impressive record of 21 wins and 10 losses, ranking third in the Western Conference. Recently, they have been on a hot streak, with a four-game winning streak that has caught the attention of teams across the league. Even though they narrowly lost to the Timberwolves in their last game, they demonstrated their tenacious fighting spirit. Their strong inside attacks, rebounding battles, and solid defense have become their winning formula, with their average points in the paint and shooting percentage ranking among the top five in the league. They also lead the league with an average of 49.7 rebounds per game and are unmatched in second-chance points. On the other hand, the Heat's record of 15 wins and 14 losses placed them seventh in the Eastern Conference, with somewhat inconsistent performances. In their previous away game against the Hawks, they unfortunately suffered a defeat. However, their team core, Herro, put up an all-around performance with 28 points, 7 rebounds, and 10 assists, maintaining his style. The Heat's outside shooting is ferocious, with a three-point shooting percentage of 37.6%, ranking high in the league. Their disciplined defense, error control, and foul management are exemplary. This game was full of highlights, with the anticipated performances of Herro and Shen Jing, two key players for their respective teams. Can Herro's outside…