NBA regular season has been going on for more than two months, and the distinction between strong and weak teams has become very clear. If a team has multiple All-Star giants but lacks playoff hopes, it might as well disband on the spot. The Pelicans have the worst record in the Western Conference, with management actively selling core players like Zion Williamson, Ingram, and McCollum. The Kings are ranked 12th in the West, recently suffering a five-game losing streak, and they are also preparing to rebuild the team. Official announcement! The first coach to be fired is born, good news for the Clippers, Embiid is heavily fined, and Doncic's condition.
The NBA league officially updates the latest MVP rankings, with Jokic of the Nuggets winning first place again, Antetokounmpo of the Bucks ranking second, and Alexander of the Thunder ranking third. Doncic of the Mavericks ranks fourth, and Tatum of the Celtics ranks fifth. Jokic has maintained an average of 30.7 points + 12.6 rebounds + 9.4 assists + 1.7 steals this season, with a shooting percentage of 56.7% and a three-point percentage of 50% (first in the league). The sixth to tenth places in the MVP rankings are Wenyamamba, Towns, Mitchell, Fox, and James.
The Kings officially announced that they have officially dismissed head coach Mike Brown, marking the birth of the first coach to be fired this season. In the 2022-23 season, Mike Brown coached the Kings to a record of 48 wins and 34 losses, finishing third in the West. The Kings returned to the playoffs after 17 years, and Mike Brown won the Coach of the Year award. Mike Brown's coaching record with the Kings was 107 wins and 88 losses, with a win rate of 54.9%, making him the only coach among the last 12 Kings coaches with a win rate exceeding 50%. During the offseason, the Kings traded to strengthen DeRozan, forming a core lineup of Fox + DeRozan + Sabonis + Keegan Murray, but the team's record this season is far worse than last season.
The Los Angeles Clippers' official reporter reported good news, with the return date of star player Leonard determined (January 5) for the game against the Hawks. This season, under the leadership of Harden, Powell, Zubac, and others, the Clippers have achieved a ranking in the top seven in the West, which is quite good. Leonard, seeing the team's record and form are both excellent, also wants to return early to help the team win. Leonard is an all-around superstar in attack and defense, and his return is of great significance to the Clippers. Leonard and Harden still have the opportunity to lead the team into the playoffs and compete for the NBA championship.
The NBA league officially announced the punishment, with 76ers star player Embiid being fined $75,000 (547,000 yuan) for making indecent gestures during the game. Fans jokingly say that Embiid's shiver equals ten years of salary for ordinary people. This season, Embiid averages 21.3 points + 7 rebounds + 3.9 assists + 0.7 steals + 0.9 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 43% and a three-point percentage of 28.9%. For Embiid, it is significant that the 76ers can defeat the Celtics. Many fans say that the three giants of Embiid + George + Maxi are not good enough and have no chance of winning the championship, but the three giants of the 76ers are eager to prove themselves.
The Mavericks officially announced the latest situation of their star player Doncic. The MRI confirmed a calf strain, and he will be out for at least about a month. Since Doncic has already missed eight games this season, if he misses a month, he is likely to lose eligibility for the regular-season awards this season. This season, Doncic averages 28.1 points + 8.3 rebounds + 7.8 assists + 2.0 steals. Over the past five years, Doncic has entered the best first team for five consecutive years. We hope Doncic recovers soon and returns to health as soon as possible.
