The Lakers' big trade involving five players for two seems to have turned from a great deal to a significant loss. The situation with Smith is particularly problematic as he is reportedly difficult to manage, demanding both money and playing time, leaving the team in an awkward position. The Lakers' management made a bold move by trading Russell, Lewis, and several second-round picks to acquire Smith and Milton. Initially, the entire league thought the Lakers had made a good deal. Russell was seen as a marginal player on the Lakers, not performing well on the court and not expected to become a core player. On the other hand, Milton is a decent backup player who can shoot and drive to the basket, and is willing to step up in crucial moments, although it's uncertain how long he will stay with the team due to the high turnover rate of role players. Smith is indeed a skilled player with solid defense and accurate three-point shooting, making him a sought-after player in the league. However, he appears dissatisfied with his contract, looking down upon the player option worth over $15 million and wanting to explore the free market. This has put the Lakers in a difficult situation, as they initially believed they had found a strong assistant to help them compete for the championship, only to find out that Smith had no intention of staying long-term. Despite the coaching staff and teammates enjoying Smith's company and having a good time with him during training, it seems these factors are not enough to…

On January 5th, Beijing time, the Clippers defeated the Hawks 131-105 at home, securing their 20th win of the season and currently ranking 7th in the West. In this game, the Clippers' star player Kawhi Leonard made his comeback after 253 days. Leonard started the game, playing 19 minutes, shooting 4 for 11 from the field, 3 for 5 from three-point range, scoring 12 points, grabbing 3 rebounds, dishing out 1 assist, and making 1 steal, with a plus-minus of +22. The Clippers seem to be a cursed team, with a strong lineup but never reaching the Finals stage. During the offseason, George left the Clippers to join the 76ers, which cost them a key player. However, Harden and Powell stepped up to carry the team. While Leonard was injured, Harden organized the Clippers' offense meticulously, and Powell took on the offensive burden, keeping the team's record competitive. Now that their star player Leonard has returned, it's as if the entire Clippers team has been injected with a shot of adrenaline. So what changes will Leonard's return bring to the Clippers? A basketball commentator even predicts that with Leonard back, Harden has a better chance of winning the championship this season than James, Durant, and Curry. With Leonard's return, the Clippers' offense is expected to reach new heights. Although Leonard's attendance rate isn't high, whenever he plays, he performs like an All-Star. In this Clippers team, Leonard is undoubtedly the offensive core and a focal point for other teams' defenses, which undoubtedly creates more opportunities for his teammates. After the…

The Lakers suffered a heartbreaking loss at home against the Orlando Magic, who were playing back-to-back games. The game was decided by a last-second shot from Franz Wagner, a familiar scenario for Lakers fans as Anthony Davis missed two free throws, allowing the opponent to hit a three-pointer for the win, a situation that occurred more than once last season. However, the Lakers did not lose this game due to their 26-for-17 free throw shooting, which cost them 9 points. While this was unfortunate, it was not the main reason for their defeat. 1. Why Did Reddish Only Play in the Final Play?‌ Throughout the fourth quarter, the Lakers primarily used Christie in their rotations, with Reddish only entering the game in the final play to defend against Wagner, who ultimately made the game-winning shot. Coach Ham's decision to use Christie was clear; he wanted to chase after Suggs, who had a good game. However, in the final five minutes of the fourth quarter, the Magic focused their offense on Wagner, using screens to switch out the big men. Wagner then attacked Christie twice in a row and followed up with two more attacks on Reeves. At this point, Christie was completely unable to keep up, being at a disadvantage in height and wingspan, making him the weakest point on the court. In comparison, KCP posed too great an offensive threat to be replaced, and Reeves' experience in close defense and ability to share the ball on offense meant he couldn't be taken off either. It was time to replace…

The CBA official website shows that Shanxi Fenjiu has re-signed Harry Giles and cancelled the registration of foreign player Walter Lemon Jr. This is quite dramatic. On December 24 last year, Shanxi cancelled Harry Giles' registration, and just 10 days later, Lemon was cut. Lemon played 4 games for Shanxi, scoring 12 points against Shenzhen; 0 points against Guangsha; 10 points against Jilin; and 0 points against Qingdao. In these 4 games, Lemon had two games with 0 points, averaging 5.5 points per game. Such statistics are not up to par for a small foreign aid. Shanxi's goal this season is definitely not just to make the playoffs. They have consistently been in the top four in the regular season. Looking at the quality of their foreign aid signings, even Yang Ming said that Shanxi has the potential to reach the finals. Lemon's performance in these 4 games was average. His main offensive mode is attacking the basket, but when he can't score, it's easy for opponents to launch quick counterattacks, which can be very demoralizing for the team. Re-signing Giles makes sense, ensuring that the team has two interior and two perimeter foreign players, making the team's lineup more balanced. Shanxi's three foreign players, Diawara, Goodwin, and Giles, all have the ability to play in the NBA, at least as a substitute for 10 minutes. Giles played for multiple teams in the NBA, averaging 7 points, 4 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 14.1 minutes during his time with the Kings. In a game where the Kings defeated the Hawks,…

On January 6, the NBA regular season continued. The Los Angeles Lakers traveled to play away against the Houston Rockets. In this game, the Lakers once trailed by 22 points but fought back in the third quarter to catch up with the score. Both sides remained deadlocked until the final moments before a winner was decided. The Rockets ultimately defeated the Lakers 119-115, avoiding consecutive losses while also ending their opponents' two-game winning streak. Lakers (20-15): LeBron James had 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 9 assists; Anthony Davis scored 30 points and grabbed 13 rebounds; Austin Reaves contributed 21 points and 10 assists; Lonnie Walker IV added 14 points and 6 rebounds; Rui Hachimura scored 13 points; and Max Christie also scored 13 points. Rockets (23-12): Jalen Green led the team with 33 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists; Alperen Sengun scored 14 points and grabbed 6 rebounds; Bruno Fernando added 15 points; and Eric Gordon contributed 13 points. In the first half of the first quarter, both teams exchanged blows on the court, with no significant difference in the score. After the midway point, Jalen Green suddenly stepped up his game, leading the Rockets to a 12-1 scoring run that established a double-digit lead. In the first quarter alone, Jalen Green scored 18 points, almost matching the Lakers' total score for the quarter. At the end of the first quarter, the Rockets led the Lakers 36-22 by 14 points. In the second quarter, the Rockets started strong with five consecutive points, bringing the gap close to 20 points. Midway…

On January 6th, Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game, the Cavaliers defeated the Hornets 115-105 to secure their 10th consecutive victory. The Cavaliers took the lead from the start and by halftime had extended it to 15 points. After the third quarter, the Hornets only managed to close the gap by 2 points, but in the final quarter, the Cavaliers firmly controlled the game, ultimately securing their 31st win of the season and maintaining the best record in the league. Coach Atkinson has truly built the strongest offensive team in the league. In the opening quarter, both Mitchell and Mobley of the Cavaliers were not feeling their best, with Mitchell scoring 2 points on 1 of 2 shooting and Mobley also scoring 2 points on 1 of 2 shooting. Garland scored 7 points on 3 of 7 shooting, and Allen scored 6 points with 3 rebounds on perfect 3 of 3 shooting. Because these four players did not have any explosive performances, the Hornets were able to keep up with the Cavaliers in the first quarter, with Ball scoring 7 points and Miller scoring 8 points. In the second quarter, Mitchell went scoreless on 0 of 2 shooting, Garland made only 1 of 3 shots in the quarter, and Mobley made 2 of 4 shots in the quarter. However, Allen became the main attacking point, scoring 9 points with 6 rebounds and 1 block on perfect 4 of 4 shooting. The bench players LeVert, Niang, and Strus became super subs, helping the Cavaliers to a 34-25 run that…

On January 6th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued. In today's Western Conference focus game, the Lakers lost 115-119 to the Rockets on the road, ending their two-game winning streak, with a record of 20 wins and 15 losses! Although the Lakers suffered a defeat today, James' performance was still outstanding. In the entire game, James played for 36 minutes, shooting 8 out of 16, including 4 out of 7 three-pointers and 1 out of 2 free throws, totaling 21 points, 13 rebounds, 9 assists, and 1 steal, with a plus-minus value of -13, only higher than Milton's -16! The Lakers fell into trouble in the first quarter, as they were hit by an offensive wave from the Rockets. James only managed to score once under the basket, with 2 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists in the quarter. In the second quarter, James' shooting remained poor, making only one jump shot, scoring a total of 5 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists in the first half, with the Lakers trailing the Rockets by as many as 18 points. Entering the third quarter, James had a big explosion. Especially in outside shooting, James made four three-pointers from the left 45-degree angle, the top of the arc, and the right 45-degree angle, going 4 out of 5 from three-point range in the quarter. Adding to that was a mid-range jumper, James scored 14 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists in the quarter. Under James' leadership, the Lakers narrowed the gap to just 2 points at most, almost erasing a 22-point…

Kobe Bryant, once a top basketball superstar in the NBA, had an outstanding career, and his influence was second only to that of basketball god Michael Jordan. Although Kobe has passed away, his impact on the NBA and basketball continues, with his Mamba spirit inspiring generations of fans. The Los Angeles Lakers honor Kobe every year, and during these events, their home stadium is always packed. Vanessa, Kobe's wife, has been under the spotlight since Kobe's death. With her top-tier looks, she gained fame after Kobe's passing, despite being nearly 40 years old at the time, and she still had many admirers around her. Vanessa's popularity is also closely related to her wealth. Throughout Kobe's career, his salary was among the highest in the NBA, and with his various endorsements and commercial activities, his net worth exceeded $1 billion. All of this became Vanessa's fortune after Kobe's departure. Moreover, Kobe was compensated with a substantial sum due to the helicopter accident. However, Vanessa did not start a new life after Kobe's death; she never forgot him. On important holidays, she would take her daughters to "visit" Kobe. Recently, Vanessa even went to Kobe's grave with her three daughters to celebrate the New Year, preparing exquisite fireworks especially for the occasion. In the more than four years since Kobe's death, Vanessa has taken care of the family. Their eldest daughter has now grown up and been nurtured into a talented individual. Currently, Natalia has become a well-known model with an annual income reaching millions of dollars. Their two younger daughters have…

On January 6th, Beijing time, the Rockets defeated the Lakers 119-115 at home, refusing a 22-point comeback and maintaining their second place in the Western Conference. LeBron James had 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Anthony Davis contributed 30 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 blocks. The Rockets led by as many as 22 points, but the Lakers made a strong comeback in the second half, narrowing the gap before ultimately falling short against the Rockets. In the crucial moments, the Lakers made consecutive turnovers. Jalen Green scored a team-high 33 points for the Rockets. Amen Thompson returned from suspension and contributed 23 points and 16 rebounds, setting a new season-high in points and breaking his career record in rebounds. Statistical Highlights Lakers: Anthony Davis with 30 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 blocks; LeBron James with 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 9 assists; Austin Reaves with 21 points and 10 assists; Rui Hachimura with 13 points; Lonnie Walker IV with 14 points and 6 rebounds; Dorian Finney-Smith with 13 points, 2 assists, and 2 steals. Rockets: Jalen Green with 33 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists; Amen Thompson with 23 points and 16 rebounds; Alperen Sengun with 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists; Fred VanVleet with 15 points; Dillon Brooks with 5 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists; Kenyon Martin Jr. with 8 points and 4 rebounds; Jaxson Hayes with 8 points and 9 rebounds. Player of the Game Jalen Green and Amen Thompson played outstandingly, helping the Rockets withstand the pressure and secure a victory over the…

Durant's total assets, James' total assets, Jordan's total assets, no comparison, no embarrassment! NBA is not only the world's highest-level basketball league but also a place where athletes can become wealthy. It's important to know that even the average player's annual salary can easily exceed several million dollars, and those superstar players can sign billion-dollar contracts at will, with various endorsement advertisements pouring in. So, let's take a look at how much each star player's total assets are. Curry: $660 million As the leader of the small-ball era, Curry's current total assets have reached 660million,withNBAsalaryincomeexceeding50660 million, with NBA salary income exceeding 50%, as high as 660million,withNBAsalaryincomeexceeding50358 million. In addition, Curry also has endorsement contracts with Under Armour, Infiniti, etc., which made his total income exceed $100 million in the past year, second only to James among active players. Kobe: $755 million Kobe's total assets were about 600millionwhenhepassedaway,buthisbusinessempiredidnotcollapse.ThesportsdrinkthatKobeinvestedinwasacquiredbyCoca−Colatwoyearsago,bringingnearly600 million when he passed away, but his business empire did not collapse. The sports drink that Kobe invested in was acquired by Coca-Cola two years ago, bringing nearly 600millionwhenhepassedaway,buthisbusinessempiredidnotcollapse.ThesportsdrinkthatKobeinvestedinwasacquiredbyCoca−Colatwoyearsago,bringingnearly200 million in income to his family. According to Forbes' assessment, the total assets of the Bryant family are currently about $755 million. Durant: $790 million Durant's current total assets have surpassed Kobe, reaching 790million,withNBAsalaryaccountingfor790 million, with NBA salary accounting for 790million,withNBAsalaryaccountingfor400 million. With endorsements from Nike and other contracts, Durant is now one of the richest players in the NBA today. James: $1.2 billion As the face of the NBA over the past decade, James' ability to make money is beyond question. He is…