The NBA has officially announced that Cui Yongxi has signed a two-way contract with the Brooklyn Nets. Following in the footsteps of Sun Yue, the Chinese national basketball team has welcomed another highly talented domestic player, Cui Yongxi, who is not only a source of pride for the Guangzhou Long Lions but also for the entire Chinese men's basketball team. Of course, behind all this, we must thank the Nets' owner, Joe Tsai. While it is undeniable that Joe Tsai has provided significant assistance, Cui Yongxi has also shown great determination and hard work, ultimately becoming a top-level player. This is a mutual choice. It is worth noting that Cui Yongxi revealed that his salary in the CBA was in the millions, and it is also in the millions in the NBA. Choosing the higher stage of the NBA is undoubtedly better. We wish Cui Yongxi all the best in his future career, as he is indeed the hope of the Chinese men's basketball team. In addition to Cui Yongxi, three other guards have also made their mark on the Chinese national team: Hu Mingxuan, Liao Sanning, and Wang Lanqin. These three players have distinct characteristics, and they all played a significant role in the victory over Juventus. They have all made great contributions. Hu Mingxuan is the final three-point shooter, and finally, someone on the Chinese team dares to take the last shot and can make it to complete the game-winning shot. Isn't this just like the effect of the Chinese team's buzzer-beater against Slovenia back then? Hu Mingxuan…

The Rockets and the Warriors narrowly win their games, while the Mavericks make a comeback! Here are the latest rankings in the Western Conference, with an expanded gap between the 2nd and 3rd place teams. The Warriors' close victory over the Pistons: Curry struggles but still wins the key game The Warriors embarked on an away game challenge against the Pistons, which was undoubtedly a tough match. From the beginning of the game, both sides were locked in fierce competition, with the atmosphere on the court as tense as a fully drawn bowstring. The Warriors' players were determined, knowing the difficulties of playing away from home, giving their all in every attack and defense. As the core of the Warriors, Curry attracted countless eyes from the start. He kept running and weaving through the court, trying to create excellent scoring opportunities for his teammates while also looking for his own shooting rhythm. However, this night, the basket seemed particularly "stingy" to him beyond the three-point line. He repeatedly jumped to shoot, with that standard shooting posture drawing beautiful arcs in the air, but the ball repeatedly missed the basket. Throughout the game, Curry made only 5 out of 21 shots, including just 2 out of 14 three-pointers. Such statistics would usually be enough to plunge him into a whirlpool of public opinion. But basketball has never been a one-man game, and the other players of the Warriors showed tenacious fighting spirit in this game. In the first three quarters, they steadily built up an advantage through tacit cooperation and active…

On January 20th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season welcomed a focus battle, the Los Angeles derby, with the Clippers hosting the Lakers. Prior to this game, the Lakers had a record of 22 wins and 17 losses, ranking sixth in the West; the Clippers had a record of 23 wins and 17 losses, ranking fifth in the West. The data shows that in the last 15 encounters between the two teams, the Lakers only had a record of 3 wins and 12 losses, but in the last 4 encounters, the Lakers had a record of 3 wins and 1 loss. The Clippers have been in great form recently, winning their last three games by 11 points over the Heat, 59 points over the Nets, and 29 points over the Trail Blazers. However, the team's schedule is very tough, playing against the Lakers today, followed by the Bulls tomorrow, and then back-to-back games against the Celtics and Wizards in two days, with four games in five days! According to Tyronn Lue, Leonard still has a playing time limit of 20-25 minutes. In addition, the Clippers are also involved in many trade rumors, such as Portland's Robert Williams and Grant. The Clippers need to strengthen their power forward position, as Derrick Jones is not tall enough and Leonard does not want to play at the four. The team still needs to improve. On the Lakers' side, although their record looks good this season, there are many problems. First, the bench scoring has slowly dropped to the bottom of the league, secondly,…

The NBA regular season is more than halfway through, and the overall situation in the West is gradually becoming clear. The Thunder stands alone in the top tier, basically securing the first place in the Western Conference for the regular season, with teams behind unable to catch up. From the Rockets to the Clippers, the overall records are not too different, and the Rockets face a tough challenge in their remaining schedule. The Nuggets and Grizzlies have been relatively stable, while the Clippers, with Harden leading the team to at least sixth place, have added Leonard, which, according to Su Qun, would make them a Western Conference Finals-level team and one of the favorites to win the championship if the playoffs started immediately. In comparison, teams like the Lakers, Mavericks, and Timberwolves are less competitive; the Lakers lack defense and Davis is disengaged; the Mavericks miss Doncic; and the Timberwolves' competitiveness has significantly declined due to Towns' departure. These are basically the playoff teams in the West. As for the Suns and Warriors further back, even if they make the playoffs, they don't have much room for improvement; the Warriors lack a ball-handler; the Suns only have Durant and Booker as single-shot options. ESPN conducted a summary of the first half of the season and voted on the most surprising team in the West. According to a columnist, the Clippers' performance has made everyone reevaluate the team. From being predicted to finish 13th in the West at the beginning of the season to being firmly in fifth place at halftime,…

On January 20th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the Lakers lose 102-116 to the Clippers as visitors. LeBron James played for 35 minutes, shooting 9 of 20 and 2 of 6 from three-point range, scoring 25 points, 11 assists, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals. He made his first appearance at the Clippers' Intuit Dome, tying Scottie Pippen for seventh place in career steals. However, he went 1-for-8 in the fourth quarter and conceded early, resulting in another loss on a milestone night. This was the first matchup between the Lakers and Clippers since they stopped sharing an arena, and it was a crucial game for positioning in the rankings. It was also James' first time playing at the Clippers' $2 billion Intuit Dome. Before the game, James was seen practicing his three-point shots during warm-ups, even nailing consecutive long-range shots from beyond the logo. The Los Angeles derby officially began, with James committing a turnover in the first quarter but quickly making up for it with a steal against Harden. He then hit two consecutive three-pointers from outside, to which Harden responded with a 3+1 play. James attempted a super-long three-pointer but missed. Kawhi Leonard hit a three-pointer, and James scored by driving to the basket. In the first quarter, he shot 3 of 6, scoring 8 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists, while the Clippers' stars Harden and Kawhi scored 7 and 5 points respectively. In the second quarter, despite James and Reeves leading the team, they were continuously suppressed. After James took a break, the Lakers…

On January 16th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season is still in full swing. On this day, the Rockets traveled to play away, eventually defeating the Nuggets with a score of 128 to 108. The Warriors also performed well, defeating the Timberwolves with a score of 116 to 115, their winning rate once again rose to fifty percent, successfully entering the top 10 in the Western Conference. Rockets - Nuggets In the first quarter, the Rockets took the lead as guests, starting with a small climax of 13-8. Then, the Rockets continued to suppress the Nuggets, with a maximum lead of 8 points. By the end of the quarter, the Rockets led the Nuggets by 5 points with a score of 28-23. In the second quarter, the Nuggets had problems on both offense and defense, and the Rockets took the opportunity to widen the gap to double digits. Jokic's absence had a significant impact on the Nuggets, and the gap was heading towards 20 points. Fortunately, Jalen Green hit a three-pointer to catch up, at which point the Rockets led the Nuggets 66-44 by 22 points, and their state was simply on fire. In this quarter, the Rockets scored 41-25, ending the half with the Rockets leading the Nuggets 69-48 by 21 points. In this game, Jalen Green of the Rockets made 5 out of 8 shots in two quarters, scoring 18 points, while Murray of the Nuggets scored 13 points in the first half, and Westbrook got 12 points. In the third quarter, the Nuggets once narrowed the gap…

The Clippers and Lakers game was something everyone saw, after all, every Los Angeles derby sparks different fireworks. Judging from the final result, the Clippers were the winning side, achieving a significant 14-point victory. This win not only secured their place in the standings but also accumulated victories for themselves. So, analyzing from the Clippers' perspective, how should we interpret this game? A big win with widespread success, four players contributing to the victory, the Clippers' three giants becoming four, and one player deserving an All-Star spot. Those who frequently watch the Los Angeles derby know that the Lakers have been suppressed in recent years, while the Clippers have played with their own insights. This game was no exception; the Clippers controlled the pace throughout the match, leading by as much as 26 points at one point, ultimately securing a 14-point victory. For the Clippers, they are already familiar with such a game rhythm, and there are too many people capable of scoring during the game, presenting a widespread success. The Clippers won in their own way, which was quite lively. So, who contributed to the Clippers' victory? The first is Harden. It's true that Harden's shooting efficiency wasn't high in this game, but his value cannot be measured solely by shooting. While scoring 21 points, Harden also dished out 12 assists, securing a stable 20+10 stat line. This season's Harden is like Paul when he was with the Thunder, experiencing a second spring. It can be foreseen that Harden will make it to the All-Star team this season, though…

After the start of the 25 season, the first major NBA trade has been completed. According to renowned journalist Shams, the Warriors and Nets have reached a significant 5-for-2 trade. The Warriors sent away Melton, two-way player Bickman, and three second-round draft picks to the Nets in exchange for Schroder and one second-round pick. The main players involved in this trade are Melton and Schroder. Melton is injured and unable to provide immediate assistance to the Warriors, prompting the management to quickly act and acquire Schroder. Schroder is a star-level guard for the Nets and also their top player. This transaction signifies that the Nets' "supermarket" is open for business, and it is expected that before the trade deadline, the Nets will trade away several core team members and officially enter a rebuilding phase. Melton actually performed well this season, but unfortunately suffered a serious left knee ligament injury, requiring surgery that ended his season. In the six games he played, Melton averaged 10.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.2 steals. Before his injury, he was also a valuable bench player. However, the Warriors' goal is to compete for the championship, and trading him away was a wise decision. Moreover, the Warriors are expected to make more significant moves before the trade deadline. Schroder is the absolute core of the Nets. The Warriors managed to obtain Schroder and other trade assets by giving up a substitute player who is out for the season and three second-round picks, which is indeed a great deal. Schroder has played 23 games for…

The Mavericks Decide to Trade! Thompson, Stunned! A Big Mistake of $50 Million in 3 Years TA reporter: The Mavericks are willing to send Gafford in trade negotiations... Some may ask, what does this have to do with Thompson? This is because the Mavericks hope to exchange Gafford for an influential wing player to enhance their perimeter defense. So far, the Mavericks rank 7th in the West with a record of 23 wins and 19 losses, with a defensive efficiency of 111.5 ranking 11th in the league. During this period, Gafford averaged 11.7 points, 6 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.5 blocks in just 20 minutes per game, with a shooting percentage as high as 70.5%. In fact, last season, the Mavericks had a defensive wing named Xiaoqiong Jones, who took on the important task of leading the defense against opponents' offensive arrows, averaging 8.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1 assist in the regular season, and starting all playoff games with an average of 9.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1 block, contributing greatly to the team's advancement to the finals. Of course, it's not that the Mavericks gave up Xiaoqiong Jones for anyone; it was mainly because he wanted to leave. At that time, he had just joined the Clippers for 3 years at 30million,whileThompsonhadjustjoinedDallasfor3yearsat30 million, while Thompson had just joined Dallas for 3 years at 30million,whileThompsonhadjustjoinedDallasfor3yearsat50 million, achieving a seamless connection. Therefore, not many people felt sorry for the departure of this Finals hero at that time. However, this season's practice has proven that for the Mavericks, Xiaoqiong…

On January 20th, Beijing time, the Lakers suffered a heavy blow as Reeves went down in the final four minutes, with LeBron James losing his third superstar, and details of his exit were concerning. The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Clippers in this season's first matchup between the two teams. The Lakers were thoroughly dominated throughout the game, trailing by as much as 26 points at one point, leaving no hope for a victory, ultimately losing by 15 points. More importantly, in the last four minutes of the game, the Lakers' misfortunes compounded as their core guard, Reeves, painfully fell to the ground while vying for a rebound, limping off the court. This was a truly desperate scene for the Lakers, as they had already lost Russell, and now Reeves was also out. During a scramble for an offensive rebound, Reeves collided head-on with the opposing player, Coffey. As a result of his height and weight disadvantage, Reeves was brutally knocked to the ground. Since he initiated the collision, the referee immediately called a defensive foul on him. Reeves committed the foul, and at that moment, his left foot appeared to twist at a suspected 90-degree angle, forcing him to limp off the court. Another detail emerged: after falling, Reeves could no longer stand on both feet. He first clutched his left knee before hopping back to the bench on one leg. Upon reaching the bench, Reeves continued to receive treatment in obvious pain. From these details and footage, it appears…