A game of future and reality is quietly unfolding! The Suns are struggling with poor performance, the Timberwolves are trying to upgrade their lineup, while the Rockets are secretly manipulating, holding the draft pick swap rights and waiting for the fisherman's advantage. In this three-way trade idea, the fate of D'Angelo Russell has become crucial, while Kevin Durant's helpers are gradually decreasing. The once invincible super trio now struggles for the eighth spot in the West. Is the luxurious lineup just a paper tiger after all? This "trade storm" is not groundless; it is a chain reaction triggered by the Suns' difficulties. The Suns were originally highly anticipated in the 2025 season, but with Booker's return from injury, followed by injuries to Beal, O'Neal, and Monte Morris, the team has found it difficult to maintain its competitiveness at the beginning of the season. Despite Durant's continued firepower, he cannot hold up alone. After suffering three consecutive losses, the Suns dropped to 11th in the West, further away from the playoffs. To date, the Suns have huge salary pressure, with the trio's combined annual salary exceeding $150 million. The management has almost no room for maneuver, and this luxurious battleship is gradually losing its direction. The Rockets are in a completely different situation. They are the biggest potential beneficiaries of this trade, for no other reason than they hold the Suns' first-round draft pick swap rights in 2025. 2025 is widely recognized as a big year for the draft, and Rockets general manager Rafael Stone knows that this pick could bring…

The Clippers achieved a thrilling victory over the Pelicans with a score of 116-113, successfully securing their third consecutive win! This game was filled with drama from the start, as the Clippers once trailed by 14 points and seemed on the verge of being outpaced by the Pelicans. However, the Clippers staged an impressive comeback in the second half, culminating in an exciting victory. Notably, Harden's key performance in the third quarter, along with the strong showings by Powell and Zubac, ultimately helped the Clippers complete a risky comeback and secure the win. Let's talk about the game process. The Clippers seemed a bit off at the beginning, allowing the Pelicans to open up a lead. At the craziest moment, the Clippers were down by 14 points. Under such circumstances, who would have thought the Clippers could still turn things around? Harden is a tough player indeed! In the third quarter, he was on fire, nailing three-pointers one after another, scoring an explosive 13 points in a single quarter, leading the Clippers to gradually catch up with the Pelicans. Can Harden play any stronger? At the critical moment, he stepped up, and everyone knows that with Harden, the Clippers are just different! This game was a testament to Harden's value! A netizen commented that if Harden can maintain this form, the Clippers really have a chance to challenge for the top four in the West! As the game entered the final quarter, Powell and Zubac of the Clippers played pivotal roles. Powell continuously scored with aggressive offense, while Zubac displayed…

The Lakers played against the Hawks at home. The game started with AD scoring two points for the Lakers to take the lead, and then both teams were locked in a tug-of-war, with the scores alternating. At the end of the first quarter, the Lakers led by 3 points; in the second quarter, Trae Young was called for a technical foul, and the Lakers took advantage of this to suddenly increase their efforts, with rookie Knickert scoring 11 points in a single quarter, James continuously attacking the paint to cause damage, and the Hawks relied on Capela's two-point shot to stop the bleeding, trailing the Lakers 57-65 at halftime; after changing sides, the Lakers continued to play steadily, with Rivers continuing his excellent form from the previous game, scoring 11 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists in a single quarter through inside and outside shooting, keeping the point difference in double digits; in the final quarter, the Lakers firmly controlled the initiative on the court, with James continuously scoring to seal the game, and the Lakers eventually won a decisive victory over the Hawks 119-102 without much effort. In this game, the Lakers' new recruit Finney-Smith gradually integrated into the game, playing 23 minutes, shooting 2 out of 3 for 8 points and 5 rebounds, with a plus-minus value of +12. After the game, AD talked about his teammate Finney-Smith's performance: "It's obvious that he did very well in shooting tonight, and his defensive performance has always been online. Smith has been learning our system, our defense, our tactics, etc.…

19 Points and 11 Rebounds! Amen Hopes to Replace Van Jordan, Rockets Want to Increase Ball-Handling Points, Bulls Offer Price Reading this article before, please click on "follow" for your convenience in discussing and sharing, which can also bring you a different sense of participation. Thank you for your support! The arrival of Biston has brought a new breeze to Houston. This new general manager reshaped the Rockets' lineup, changing the old model that relied on star players. He values young players and believes that through patient training, a new dynasty can be nurtured. The current Rockets are slowly showing the initial results of Stone's strategy. With a record of 12 wins and 6 losses, they are proud of most teams in the West, and fans have high hopes for this young group. Stone's operations along the way are worth reviewing. In 2020, he made a brilliant move with the Covington trade, as well as the unfortunate deal of Westbrook for Wall. However, what is most praised is that in the 2024 draft year, he successively obtained two rookies, Amen Thompson and Whitmore. This young combination is seen as the key to the future puzzle and is also the most successful part of Stone's "youthification" path. Stone advocates not pushing rookies into the starting lineup all at once but gradually in actual combat to hone and grow. Amen is the best example. This point guard is eager to replace veteran Van Jordan, but Coach Udoka understands his characteristics and starts from the bench warrior, gradually increasing Amen's playing time. In…

Leonard returned to play against the Hawks at home, and the Clippers' morale is high. Because the Hawks are not a weak team, but an Eastern powerhouse. They have already double-killed the league's first Cavaliers this season, and even the Celtics were defeated by the Hawks. But the Clippers relied on Harden's organization and Leonard's ability to attack on the front line, and they literally broke the Hawks apart. You can really say that Leonard's return is like parachuting in a superstar on the basis of the playoffs, and Leonard and the Clippers are separated. Now the Clippers already have the ability to compete for the championship, and Cardi's body is indeed fine, at least there is no problem now. Today, Leonard has traveled with the team to the away game, and the Clippers will face strong teams like the Timberwolves and Nuggets next. Clippers reporter Tomer Azarly reported on social media today that Leonard was not included in the latest Clippers injury report. Except for Kai Jones, the entire Clippers squad can play in the next game against the Timberwolves. Leonard still has time restrictions, and should gradually return to a normal state as his condition improves later. And this time Leonard came back with a feeling of indifference to everything. He no longer cares about injuries, nor does he have a specific schedule, just taking it step by step. Because you can't predict the future, it's obvious that when reporters asked Leonard today what kind of maintenance and recovery he would do for his knees in the future?…

NBA regular season continued with the Lakers losing 115-119 to the Rockets on the road, ending their two-game winning streak. In this game, the Lakers started with low intensity and were quickly overwhelmed by a 5-21 run in the first quarter, trailing by nearly 15 points. In the second quarter, the Lakers' defensive intensity only lasted for the first half, and when they managed to close the gap to about 10 points, they were again hit by two three-pointers, leaving them trailing by nearly 20 points at halftime. In the second half, the Lakers made adjustments, with DFS replacing Hachimura as the starter. This change had an immediate impact, as the Lakers quickly narrowed the gap and held off the Rockets' offense. By the start of the fourth quarter, the Lakers were only down by 2 points. In the final quarter, both teams exchanged blows, but the Lakers were unable to reverse their downward trend. At a critical moment, the Lakers had a chance to close the gap, but James committed an offensive foul, and Christie made a turnover on the inbound pass, wasting their opportunity. After the loss, the Lakers' record stands at 20 wins and 15 losses. So where exactly did they lose this game? Perhaps the data can provide us with some answers. James shot 8 for 16 from the field, 4 for 6 from beyond the arc, and 1 for 2 from the free-throw line, scoring 21 points, grabbing 13 rebounds, dishing out 9 assists, making 1 steal, and committing 2 turnovers. Today, James was in…

The future of the Spurs can be described as bright, with historical-level talents like Wenyambo leading the way, supplemented by excellent pieces like Castle and Sohan, they will eventually join the ranks of the elite teams. However, their current situation can also be described as poor; although the team has many young players, it seems that a qualified second-in-command has not been found, causing Wenyambo to often run out of energy in the third quarter. In recent days, Fox's name has been frequently associated with the Spurs. However, it is said that the Kings have received many offers, and the Spurs' competitiveness has not reached the level of "standing out from the crowd." Instead, today, American media Fadeaway World revealed that the Spurs are making a backup plan, which is to pursue Pelicans forward Ingram. Ingram's desire to leave the Pelicans has long been an open secret; after last year's playoffs, the management and local fans had already lost patience with Ingram. However, they did not seriously consider the impact of injuries on Ingram, and even directly negated his five years with the Pelicans. Now, according to FW, the Spurs are willing to offer Collins, Kelden, and two protected first-round picks to obtain Ingram. Such a package is estimated to be acceptable to the Pelicans, after all, Ingram's contract is also expiring, and being able to obtain these assets through a sign-and-trade is already a profit. Ingram is only 27 years old this season, averaging 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.2 assists, with a true shooting percentage reaching 56.7%, which…

This season, the New Orleans Pelicans in the West and the Orlando Magic in the East have garnered sympathy from many fans. Despite a grand offseason of recruitment operations, they ultimately succumbed to injuries. At present, these two teams have divergent directions for future development. The former is actively putting All-Star players Ingram and CJ McCollum on the trading block and attempting to listen to offers for Zion, aiming to start the team's rebuilding plan this summer; as for the Magic, they have shown remarkable resilience, with players like Banchero, Wagner Jr., Wagner Sr., and Suggs delivering impressive performances before being plagued by injuries. The inspiring story of victory from adversity did not favor Magic head coach Mosley, who led a depleted squad to a crushing defeat at the hands of the Western Conference's bottom-dwelling Jazz. Considering the team's severe issues, perhaps the result of losing can be accepted, but the process was somewhat embarrassing. Even with center player Bitadze, they could not change the fact of being completely overwhelmed in the paint. In this game, Jazz center Kessler was unstoppable, single-handedly wreaking havoc on the Magic's interior. He played only 28 minutes but contributed 10 points, 17 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 block. Among the 17 rebounds, 6 were offensive boards. He used his proactive hustle to win numerous ball possessions and second-chance scoring opportunities for his team. As a 23-year-old third-year rookie earning less than $3 million, with the constant worry of being traded, he still managed to average a double-double of 10 points and 11 rebounds. Moreover,…

On January 6th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue, with the Clippers traveling to play against the Timberwolves as visitors. The Timberwolves have recently fallen into difficulties again, suffering a three-game losing streak. In their last game, they were surprisingly defeated by the Pistons, with team core Edwards scoring an empty 53 points. Besides Randle's 17 points, no other players scored in double digits. After the game, Edwards even refused to be interviewed, clearly dissatisfied with the team's performance. Currently, the Timberwolves' record stands at 17 wins and 17 losses, ranking 10th in the West, and they still need to find their form. This season, the Timberwolves' defensive performance has been good, allowing an average of only 108 points per game. However, the team's offense lags behind, averaging just 109.2 points. Moreover, the frontline anchored by Gobert is not stable, averaging only 42.8 rebounds per game, which ranks at the bottom of the league. The Timberwolves' offensive threat is still the three-pointer, averaging 15.1 made threes per game. Once they can shoot well, the chances of winning will increase. Edwards remains the team's offensive core, contributing an average of 25.3 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. The Clippers welcomed a resurgence in their last game, with Leonard making his debut in the new season. The team played an excellent game, setting a new high for the season with 36 assists, with eight players scoring in double digits, easily defeating the Hawks 131-105 to end their two-game losing streak. Leonard returned to play less than 20 minutes, hitting 3…

NBA regular season continues to play, the Warriors lost at home with a score of 99-129 against the Kings, ending their two-game winning streak. In this game, the Warriors suffered a collapse from the start, unable to score on offense and being overwhelmed on defense, trailing by 15 points in the first quarter at home. In the second quarter, although the Warriors' offensive state slightly improved, their small lineup could not contain the Kings, allowing the opponents to score 39 points again in a single quarter, with the point difference widening to over 20 points. The Warriors' poor momentum continued into the second half, as they were unable to produce effective offense and defense in the third quarter, with the point difference growing even larger, exceeding 30 points. In the final quarter, the Warriors struggled to catch up, and Coach Kerr decided not to bring back the core players to the court, surrendering early and accepting the defeat. After the loss, the Warriors' record stands at 18 wins and 17 losses. So where exactly did they lose in this game? Perhaps the data can give us some answers. Curry shot 8 out of 12, made 4 out of 8 three-pointers, and went 6 for 6 from the free-throw line, scoring 26 points with 7 rebounds, 1 steal, and 4 turnovers. Curry's personal offensive performance was actually quite good today, as he maintained a high offensive efficiency and scored well despite facing multiple defenders. However, there was no one around him to step up and share the scoring burden. With Kuminga's…