With the rise of young teams like the Thunder and Rockets, it has become clear that change is constant in the world of sports. Just as with the Sichuan team in our CBA, which initially had mediocre results and wasn't highly regarded, they later made significant improvements through hard work, tactical adjustments, and the cultivation of new talent, surprising many with their rapid progress. This is similar to the rise of the Thunder and Rockets, who have undergone remarkable changes that no one could have predicted! Today, we're talking about the Utah Jazz, a team that also shows signs of resurgence. In the 2022 offseason, the Utah Jazz traded away Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, acquiring seven first-round draft picks, six of which had no protection measures. However, up to now, only one of these draft picks has been used, selecting the promising Keldon Johnson. We can say that the Jazz's operation was quite bold. Imagine trading away two of the team's biggest stars; it takes a lot of courage! It's like our village basketball team letting go of the two best players on the team, which would be quite shocking! However, if you can really select good prospects through draft picks, it's worth it. For example, the basketball team from the neighboring town didn't perform well at first, but they selected a particularly talented young player named Xiao Li through the draft. Once Xiao Li joined the team, his performance was outstanding, leading the team's results to soar. Therefore, if draft picks are used well, they can truly bring…

As the NBA regular season progresses, trade rumors swirl throughout the league, not only among fans but also within the minds of players and management as they contemplate various potential trade scenarios. Amidst this seemingly calm tide of transactions, the potential trade between the Golden State Warriors and the Brooklyn Nets is nothing short of a grand drama, full of highlights and variables. Today, let's delve into how the Warriors, in desperate need of reinforcement for their playoff push, and the Nets, resolute on their path of rebuilding, have come together in a deal that could bring tumultuous waves to the league. The protagonist of this trade is none other than Schroder. If you've watched the recent matchup between the Nets and the Warriors, you'll undoubtedly be impressed by Schroder's performance on the court. In that game, Schroder unleashed his full offensive prowess, going 10 for 18 from the field, including 4 for 8 from beyond the arc, amassing an impressive 31 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists, truly operating in god mode. Not to mention the scene where he led the Nets to a comeback victory against the Warriors. Everyone knows that the Warriors' defense has always been top-tier in the league, yet they found no way to counter Schroder's firepower. Schroder's display prompted the Warriors' management to exclaim: "This guy, we must get him!" However, it's not just the Warriors who are envious of Schroder's performance. The Nets, as a team in the midst of rebuilding, have had their own calculations regarding Schroder during his high-profile moments: This…

Refusal to Reverse! Clippers Five Tigers 88+30, Kuminga 34+10+5, New Record Born, Western Fifth Changed Hands On December 28, 2024, Beijing time, in the NBA regular season, the Clippers with a record of 17 wins and 13 losses faced off against the Warriors with a record of 15 wins and 14 losses at home. The Clippers were without Leonard, Mann, and Porter, starting with Harden, Dunn, Powell, Jones, and Zubac. The Warriors were missing Curry, Green, and Payton Jr., starting with Schroder, Hield, Wiggins, Li Kairui, and Davis. In the first quarter, Zubac dunked, Davis and Li Kairui responded, giving the Warriors a 4-2 lead. Dunn and Jones scored, followed by responses from Hield and Wiggins, putting the Warriors ahead 9-6. Dunn, Powell, and Zubac then went on a 9-0 run, allowing the Clippers to take a 6-point lead. Kuminga hit a three-pointer, Zubac made a layup, and the gap was 5 points. Schroder, Moody, and Kuminga helped the Warriors regain the lead by 1 point. Harden made a putback, and Pojeim hit a three-pointer, ending the first quarter with the Warriors leading 21-19. In the second quarter, Dunn made a layup, followed by Kuminga scoring 4 consecutive points, giving the Warriors a 4-point lead. Powell scored 6 straight points and Dunn made a layup, allowing the Clippers to retake the lead by 4 points. Li Kairui and Hield hit three-pointers, putting the Warriors back in the lead by 2 points. Coffey and Zubac helped the Clippers regain the lead by 3 points, with Davis closing the gap. Jones, Harden,…

According to American media reports, the Los Angeles Clippers are expected to make an unexpected trade for a superstar before the trade deadline on February 6th. This is quite a fresh development, isn't it? The Clippers might just pull off a big move before the trade deadline and bring in a superstar! If this happens, the Clippers will be formidable. Just imagine, it's like our CBA's Guangdong team, which was already doing well; if they brought in another superstar, wouldn't their strength go up another level? Take the players from Guangdong back then, Zhu Fangyu and Wang Shipeng, who were already strong, and later they brought in some excellent players, and they were practically invincible in the league. If the Clippers can really trade for a superstar, they might just stir up a storm in the NBA! This trade news was first reported by Eddie Bitar, a journalist from the American media Fadeaway World. It's said that the Clippers are planning a big move. They want to use Powell, Bones Hyland, Terance Mann, Kevin Porter, plus a first-round draft pick in 2031, these five chips to exchange for Charlotte Hornets' star player LaMelo Ball. We're saying, if this trade goes through, it would be amazing. Just look at the CBA, back when Guangdong wanted to win the championship, didn't they also make some personnel adjustments and trades? At that time, some of Guangdong's players were not very stable, so the team management decisively made moves, trading for some players that were more suitable for the team system, and as a…

NBA Western Conference Latest Rankings: Clippers Create NBA Miracle, Grizzlies Rise to 2nd, Warriors Drop to 11th Beijing Time, December 28, 2024: Today, there were 8 NBA games involving the Warriors, Clippers, Nuggets, Mavericks, Suns, Rockets, Grizzlies, Timberwolves, Spurs, and Pelicans. After the games, the Western Conference standings saw significant changes. The Nuggets faced off against the Cavaliers at home without Gordon. The Nuggets engaged in a high-scoring battle with the Cavaliers, but the Cavaliers' offensive firepower was much stronger. Apart from Allen, everyone else could shoot three-pointers, going 23-for-48 from beyond the arc. Although the Nuggets also shot well from three (15-for-31), they still had a noticeable gap compared to the Cavaliers. As a result, the Cavaliers maintained control throughout the game, leading by as many as 21 points before ultimately defeating the Nuggets 149-135. Mitchell scored 33 points with 10-of-17 shooting, Mobley had 26 points with 9-of-13 shooting, Garland got 25 points with 10-of-18 shooting, Allen had 22 points with 10-of-13 shooting, Jokic scored 27 points with 12-of-19 shooting, and Murray got 27 points with 10-of-20 shooting. After the loss, the Nuggets dropped from fifth to seventh in the West with a record of 16 wins and 13 losses. The Suns hosted the Mavericks without Booker and Allen, while the Mavericks were without Doncic and Lively. The Mavericks took a 3-point lead in the first quarter, extended their advantage significantly in the second quarter by winning it by 13 points, and led by 16 points at halftime. In the third quarter, a conflict occurred between the players, resulting…

NBA regular season featured a focal matchup between the Mavericks and the Suns! With both teams' cores, Doncic and Booker absent, the odds were even, and it was about who could establish their rhythm and which star would perform more aggressively to gain an advantage. In the first half, the Mavericks led the Suns 55-39 with a 16-point lead. Both teams had the same number of three-pointers, seven each, but the difference was mainly in inside scoring, where the Mavericks had a higher shooting percentage and stronger offensive capabilities. In the third quarter, a conflict erupted, resulting in Nurkic being ejected for a 1-for-2 trade, along with Marshall and Washington. The two teams fought fiercely, with the Mavericks maintaining a double-digit lead. Although Durant is formidable, Beal was a liability, and Irving and Dinwiddie's three-pointers extended the lead to 18 points. The Suns did not collapse, and Durant continued to exert himself, as if playing against an entire team by himself. The Mavericks couldn't keep up, and their advantage was gradually eroded, leaving only an 8-point lead at the end of the third quarter. In the final quarter, during Durant's absence, the Suns didn't falter. Although they didn't reduce the gap, they also didn't allow it to widen, holding on tightly. The Mavericks had good offense but average defense, failing to capitalize on Durant's absence, though they did waste four minutes. Upon Durant's return, O'Neal hit a three-pointer, followed by a Grimes answer ball. O'Neal's three-pointer didn't continue, and Gafford had a two-handed slam dunk. Plumlee made free throws, and…

Reversal! Nets Five Tigers 76+25, Wen Ban Yan Ma 19+7+4+6, New Record Born, Spurs Recognize Reality On December 28, 2024, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the 12-win and 18-loss Nets host the 15-win and 15-loss Spurs. The Nets were playing back-to-back games, having defeated the Bucks the previous day, while the Spurs had rested for two days, giving them an advantage in terms of physical energy. The Nets are aiming to tank this season to secure a high draft pick, whereas the Spurs are looking to make a playoff push. In terms of motivation, the Spurs seem to have the upper hand. Will they be able to win this game? The Spurs' starting lineup includes Paul, Vassell, Barnes, Sohan, and Wen Ban Yan Ma. On the Nets' side, Thomas, Johnson, Simmons, and several other key players are absent. Their starting lineup is Keane, Milton, Smith, Wilson, and Claxton. In the first quarter, Keane and Wilson scored for the Nets, while Wen Ban Yan Ma and Vassell responded for the Spurs, resulting in a score of 5-4 in favor of the Spurs. Wilson, Claxton, and Milton added points for the Nets, while only Sohan managed to score from the free-throw line for the Spurs. The Nets took a 13-6 lead. Kelden made a mid-range shot, followed by consecutive scores from Claxton and Martin, increasing the lead to 14 points. Kelden hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer at the end of the first quarter, leaving the Nets leading 22-11. In the second quarter, Shang Pani made a 3+1, Kelden made both free…

Before the game, the Warriors announced that Curry would not play against the Clippers and would return in the next game against the Suns. It's obvious that Durant is really pitiful, having just lost to the Mavericks today, and tomorrow he has to play back-to-back against the Warriors, still as an away game. Of course, the weakened Warriors had no way to deal with the Clippers, and the Clippers eventually defeated the Warriors 102-92 to win two consecutive victories. In fact, the Warriors started strong in the first quarter, with Harden starting 1 for 5 and not very interested in shooting, while the Clippers' tactics were still the usual pick-and-roll. Kerr's strategy today was to attack with defense, starting Schroder and Hield, two guns who can score without defense. Then Li Keller was promoted to start at the four position, Wiggins at three, plus center Davis. The Warriors were organized by Li Keller and finished by Davis, but Wiggins had poor shooting, while the Clippers' offense was average, but their defense was good enough to contain the opponent. The Warriors only scored 21 points in the first quarter, while the Clippers scored 19. It wasn't until the second quarter that the Clippers didn't give them a chance, and Harden started to take over. Before halftime, Harden hit two key threes to help the team lead the Warriors 49-43. Harden had 10 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 block in the first half, shooting 3 for 7 and 2 for 4 from three-point range. That block was impressive. He fell…

NBA regular season has been underway for over two months, with a wild and chaotic league landscape. So far, only two teams in the league have a winning percentage above 80%, namely the Cavaliers and Thunder; there are also two teams with a winning percentage above 70%, namely the Rockets and Celtics; there are three teams with a winning percentage above 60%, namely the Grizzlies, Mavericks, and Knicks; and as many as 11 teams in the league have a winning percentage between 50% and 60%, including the Nuggets, Lakers, Clippers, Suns, Timberwolves, Warriors, Spurs, Magic, Bucks, Heat, and Hawks. The Golden State Warriors are stuck in the play-in tournament area and cannot escape. Instead of saying that the Wild West is getting more competitive, it might be more accurate to say that their own strength is not strong enough. The 36-year-old Curry is tired and struggling, and the Warriors' prospects are not optimistic! In the season so far, the Warriors have achieved a record of 15 wins and 14 losses, tied with the Suns and Timberwolves (both 15-14), temporarily ranking 10th in the West, just 0.5 games ahead of the 11th-ranked Spurs (15-15), and 1.5 games behind the 5th-ranked Nuggets (17-13), 6th-ranked Lakers (17-13), and 7th-ranked Clippers (17-13). In short, the Warriors have a pack of wolves in front of them and ferocious tigers behind them, and every game's victory or defeat is crucial! Unfortunately for the Warriors, they are experiencing a season of high starts and low finishes, with a recent state that is pitiful to behold! According to…

Harden: Only four people in the NBA have truly influenced the world, and I am not qualified yet Throughout NBA history, many epoch-making superstars have emerged, from Russell to Dr. J, from Jordan to Kobe, from James to Curry. The existence of these players has not only made basketball one of the most popular sports but also made the NBA one of the most influential sporting events. However, when it comes to the true global influence of the NBA, there are very few who can reach that level, and they must possess a combination of skills, popularity, quality, and image. Recently, James Harden, a star player for the Clippers, was interviewed, during which he discussed the four players he considers to be the most influential. Harden also stated that only their influence could reach a worldwide scale. Let's take a look at who is on Harden's list. Jordan As we all know, Jordan is hailed as the "God of Basketball." His career is filled with legendary achievements, including six championships with the Chicago Bulls, six Finals MVPs, five regular-season MVPs, ten scoring titles, and more. It's worth noting that these accomplishments were achieved despite Jordan retiring twice. Jordan not only left a deep mark on the court but also extended his influence beyond basketball. His "Air" image has become part of global culture, and his shoe series, "Air Jordan," remains a benchmark for fashion and basketball culture to this day. Kobe As one of the greatest players of this era, Kobe's career was equally brilliant, with five NBA championships, two…