On January 4th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continues. The Clippers have ended their three-game road trip, losing both of the last two games and are currently on a two-game losing streak. In the next game, they will host the Hawks at home, and there is also a reversal in the situation of the team's core Leonard, who was originally announced to continue to be absent, but two famous reporters Shams and Haynes successively announced his return, which means that his debut is finally coming. The Clippers are still very cautious. The original plan was for him to return against the Hawks, but the team wanted to postpone it. However, Leonard himself has a strong desire to return. Although the Clippers' accompanying reporter previously revealed that Leonard would continue to be absent, he also sighed that in the past five years, I have learned one thing from reporting Leonard's injury news, that is, nothing is 100% certain. Afterwards, the famous reporter Haynes said, "The Clippers want to be cautious, Leonard wants to play, and the current expectation is that he will make his season debut tomorrow!" Subsequently, another famous reporter Shams also announced this news, which means that the return is already a foregone conclusion, with no suspense. This is also a major benefit for fans, and the Clippers have finally waited for their core. From the final stage of last season, Leonard has been absent until now, and now he is finally returning. With the reports of the two major reporters, the Clippers' official also adjusted the injury…

Butler is 1000% unwilling to play for the Heat anymore and is doing everything he can to get the team to trade him away. As the saying goes, "A forced melon is not sweet." With no intention of continuing to play for the Heat, Butler has been performing poorly on the court, scoring only 9 points in each of his last two games. Although the Heat previously stated that they would not trade Butler, they could not resist his proactive application for a trade. Yes, Butler has done it; he has formally submitted a trade request to the Heat, and the relationship between the two sides has completely deteriorated. This time, Butler did not specify a destination team; he is willing to go to any team except the Heat, confident that he can make himself and his new team competitive anywhere. However, there is still an old problem: it's not that teams are unwilling to take over, but rather that the goddess only wants to have fun and then leave. All teams in the league have been notified that Butler will decline his player option worth $52.41 million next season and enter the free market. This means that the team trading for Butler from the Heat this season may only have half a year of his services... Many people may be curious as to why the Heat do not proactively trade Butler, at least to recover some assets for themselves; do they love him that much? Salary expert Marks explained that if the Heat insist on keeping Butler until his…

NBA regular season continued to play, the Rockets lost at home to the Celtics with a score of 86-109, missing out on consecutive victories. In this game, the Rockets started off in mediocre form, with an imbalanced offense and defense. Their attack was not stable enough, and they were slow to retreat defensively, falling behind the Celtics by more than 10 points after half a quarter. Although the Rockets managed to stabilize their footing later on, they were unable to maintain consistency and still trailed by a 9-point margin at halftime. In the second half, the Rockets' offense remained inconsistent, and in the third quarter, they briefly narrowed the gap to around 5 points but were quickly pushed back to a 15-point deficit. After the third quarter score was set at 16-17, the Rockets entered the final quarter with a 10-point disadvantage. In the fourth quarter, not only did the Rockets fail to further close the gap, but the Celtics also went on an 18-7 run, directly widening the gap to over 20 points. Coach Udoka had no choice but to concede defeat early. After the loss, the Rockets' record stands at 22 wins and 12 losses. So where exactly did they fall short in this game? Perhaps the data can provide us with some answers. Jalen Green shot 10 for 21 from the field, 5 for 13 from three-point range, scoring 27 points with 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 blocks, and 1 turnover. It seems that Green's efficiency wasn't particularly high today, but his performance was actually quite commendable.…

NBA is considered a top-level basketball competition, so it's common to see various records being set, such as Tracy McGrady's 13 points in 35 seconds. However, these are not the most impressive. Looking at the past 50 years of NBA history, there are five records that stand out as particularly difficult to break, listed in order of difficulty. Curry's 73-win Record The 2015-16 season was truly unforgettable for the Warriors and their fans. In a game against the Grizzlies, the team scored 125 points to secure a big win, achieving a total of 73 wins for the season. This broke the previous record of 72 wins set by Michael Jordan's team, making the Warriors the team with the most regular-season victories in NBA history. In that game, Curry was on fire, making 10 out of 19 three-point attempts, contributing to his career total of 402 three-pointers. It's unlikely that any team will be able to match this achievement in the future. Klay Thompson's 37 Points in a Quarter Klay Thompson's scoring prowess is legendary, and his record of 37 points in a single quarter is one of the toughest to beat. LeBron James' All-Around Stats LeBron James has been known for his all-around game since he entered the league, and his statistics reflect this. He has surpassed 40,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, and 10,000 assists in his career. Considering that other greats like John Stockton excelled mainly in assists and steals, while Shaquille O'Neal focused on scoring and rebounding, James' versatility makes his record hard to surpass. Michael Jordan's 10 Scoring…

At the age of 36, regardless of the sport, it is generally considered to be the end of one's career. At this stage, players mainly focus on enjoying themselves. However, in Russell Westbrook's dictionary, the word "enjoyment" has never appeared. Despite a significant decline in his athletic abilities and living the life of a wandering player, his eyes are still filled with confidence. Even when fans point their fingers at him and shout insults, or when his family faces "death threats," Westbrook still believes that he can provide assistance to the team and play a crucial role. Westbrook's historical status is unquestionable. He holds an MVP trophy, is both a scoring champion and assist leader, and is also the NBA's all-time triple-double king, having achieved an average triple-double for three consecutive seasons. Despite his partners leaving one by one, as long as Westbrook was there, the Thunder he led were always a strong playoff-level team. However, since leaving Oklahoma City, Westbrook's fortunes have taken a sharp turn for the worse, gradually declining from a top-tier star to a journeyman. In the past five years, Westbrook has wandered through four cities, playing for the Rockets, Wizards, Lakers, Clippers, and now the Nuggets. Except for the Wizards, his performance on the other three teams has not been ideal, and he has even been labeled a "ball hog" and "cancer." It's difficult for Westbrook, who is accustomed to handling the ball, to exert his power without the ball. Therefore, he cannot integrate well with stars like Harden, James, and Paul George. Moreover, Westbrook's…

The Houston Rockets lost at home to the Boston Celtics, once again demonstrating that what the Rockets lack is top-tier star players. Currently, the Rockets do not have a single player who has reached All-Star level; even Alperen Sengun, whose statistics look decent, has poor defense. Despite still ranking third in the Western Conference, the Rockets will face many strong teams in the coming games. With the uncertain injuries of Smith and Ison, they may be out for an extended period, making it imperative for the Rockets to improve their roster through trades. The Rockets have been trying to pursue All-Star level players or even superstars. They offered a good deal of Jalen Green plus a first-round draft pick for Bridges when he was still with the Brooklyn Nets, but the trade ultimately did not materialize. Now, another opportunity has presented itself to Rockets' general manager Rafael Stone. If he is willing to provide sufficient assets, they could have a chance to acquire Jimmy Butler, the superstar forward from the Miami Heat. Jimmy Butler has had a falling out with the Heat and was suspended for seven games. It's a foregone conclusion that he will be traded. Butler previously expressed that the Rockets are one of the teams he would like to join. As a native of Houston, playing in front of his hometown crowd would be a return to his roots for the 35-year-old veteran. However, the Rockets seem to have little interest in Butler. According to the latest news, the Rockets' management has no intention of pursuing Butler.…

The game between the Warriors and the Nets was truly astonishing, as we watched the Warriors go from a lead of up to 18 points to a final reversal. Such an outcome was unexpected by many. Initially, everyone thought that the Warriors could easily defeat the Nets, considering they were among the top contenders in the West, while the Nets were in a rebuilding phase with inconsistent performance, making the gap between them quite evident. However, the game's outcome delivered a resounding slap in the face to everyone. Not only did the Warriors fail to maintain their victory, but they also suffered a stunning reversal, which was quite surprising. At the beginning of the game, neither team was in particularly good form. The Warriors seemed to be holding back, and the Nets were somewhat disorganized, entering a low point where both sides took turns missing shots, making the scene somewhat tense. Fortunately, Johnson of the Nets broke the deadlock with a three-pointer from the corner, helping the Nets score first. On the Warriors' side, they relied on Green's breakthrough layup to gradually find some rhythm, followed by Thomas' corner three-pointer that stabilized the Nets' position. Subsequently, Wiggins repeatedly attacked the basket, and Davis also scored with a reverse layup under the basket, allowing the Warriors to gradually regain their composure. Until the end of the game, Curry and Hield's consecutive three-pointers allowed the Warriors to suddenly launch an 11-0 mini-climax, overtaking the score. At the end of the first quarter, the Warriors led the Nets 67-58. Entering the second quarter,…

Foreign media's latest prediction is that before the trade deadline, both the Lakers and the Clippers will make significant trades. The Lakers are expected to acquire Trail Blazers forward Grant, while the Clippers are expected to get Jazz guard Sexton. Los Angeles Clippers receive: Collin Sexton, Patty Mills Utah Jazz receive: Forward PJ Tucker, Center Cody Zeller, Forward Kobe Brown, Grizzlies' 2026 second-round pick (protected pick 31-42 from ATL), Clippers' 2030 second-round pick, Clippers' 2031 second-round pick The Utah Jazz will open up for trades before the trade deadline, with Jordan Clarkson and Collin Sexton both being included in trade negotiations. Sexton is an important backcourt player for the Jazz, and his price is not high, which is just right for the Clippers who don't have much to offer. The Clippers can't trade their first-round pick until 2030, and now they only have two second-round picks in 2030 and 2031. Los Angeles Lakers receive: Forward Jerami Grant, Forward/Center Duane Washington Jr. Portland Trail Blazers receive: Vincent, Rui Hachimura, Lakers' 2025 second-round pick After recently acquiring Finney-Smith, the Lakers really need to pursue Grant. In today's league, there can never be too many versatile wing players, and Grant is one of them. Grant is in his third season with the Blazers, and his usage rate has significantly dropped. He is no longer the Blazers' top scorer, making it a good time for the Lakers to acquire him. Grant has always been a valuable asset during the Blazers' rebuilding period, and they sacrificed their 2025 first-round pick to trade for him from…

On December 31st, Beijing time, my Nuggets really showed off on the road, defeating the Jazz 132-121 and securing a second consecutive victory. In the first half, I was actually trailing by 2 points, but don't underestimate me. By the third quarter, I started to explode, scoring 34-23 in a single quarter to take the lead. In the fourth quarter, Jokic and Westbrook worked together to help me secure this victory. Let's take a look at this game! Jokic of the Nuggets is really amazing, hitting 14 out of 34 shots, scoring 36 points, grabbing 23 rebounds, dishing out 10 assists, and adding 3 steals. Although the shooting percentage isn't particularly high, these stats are simply explosive, and he led the team to victory, which is why Jokic is a strong contender for the MVP. As for Westbrook, he's also superhuman, making all 7 shots and easily scoring 16 points while grabbing 10 rebounds and dishing out 10 assists, plus 4 steals, visible on both offense and defense. Murray didn't hold back either, contributing 20 points and 10 assists. Porter scored 21 points, and Braun also had 20 points, with each of the starting five players performing brilliantly. On the other side, the Jazz's Sexton scored 22 points, Markkanen got 17 points, and the whole team had five players scoring in double figures, causing quite a bit of trouble for the Nuggets. We have to talk about it! The 36-year-old Westbrook was really firing on all cylinders in today's game, his state was simply berserk. Not only did he easily…

Introduction LeBron James is expected to join the Dallas Mavericks with a massive three-year, $160 million contract, where he will team up with Luka Doncic to potentially secure his fifth championship. Why does Dallas Mavericks insist on choosing James at such a high price? The Mavericks' Loss In the 2023 NBA Finals, the Dallas Mavericks' performance was like a rat trapped in a maze, unable to find its way out against the strong Celtics. This defeat undoubtedly served as a wake-up call for the Mavericks, revealing tactical constraints and lineup deficiencies that hindered their progress. Like a high-performance car lacking key parts, the Mavericks struggled to reach their full potential. Throughout the series, their offense appeared sluggish, with the "twin stars" of Doncic and Irving significantly less effective under intense defense from the Celtics. The Celtics' targeted defensive strategy neutralized Doncic and Irving's strengths, rendering their usual effectiveness diminished. The Mavericks' offense became stagnant, unable to create any significant momentum. Irving's disappointing performance in the finals, characterized by crucial mistakes and questionable shot selection, left fans wanting more. Doncic, despite showing impressive skills, also faced difficulties against the Celtics' formidable defense. The Mavericks' issues with their forward and center positions were exposed during the finals, particularly the lack of consistent scoring and rebounding support. Players like LeVert and Gafford, while talented, lacked playoff experience. Facing these challenges, the Mavericks urgently need a scoring-oriented player who can step up in critical moments and provide relief for the team. Paul George's Contract Situation In the NBA, where money and talent are equally…